2013 House Bill 4585 / Public Act 178

Authorize paperless architect, engineer and surveyor filings

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To authorize the use by architects, professional engineers, and surveyors of electronic versions of the official “seals” that attest their licensed status on documents that they file electronically with public authorities.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Sept. 17, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 24, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 25, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the use by architects, professional engineers, and surveyors of electronic versions of the official “seals” that attest their licensed status on documents that they file electronically with public authorities.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 26, 2013