2013 House Bill 4582 / 2014 Public Act 175

Revise homebuilder licensure detail

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To clarify that a person who has held a “residential maintenance and alteration contractor” license is exempt from having to take a “pre-licensure” course as a condition for getting a residential builder license.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Jan. 28, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 7, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 8, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To clarify that a person who has held a “residential maintenance and alteration contractor” license within the past nine years is exempt from having to take a “pre-licensure” course as a condition for getting a residential builder license.

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 27, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 4, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To clarify that a person who has held a “residential maintenance and alteration contractor” license within the past nine years is exempt from having to take a “pre-licensure” course as a condition for getting a residential builder license. Also, to eliminate the state licensing bureau's authority to require evidence of an applicant's or licensee's financial stability.

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

June 10, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 17, 2014