2003 Senate Bill 601 / 2004 Public Act 541

Allow cities to adopt property maintenance code by reference

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To allow a home rule city to adopt in an ordinance an international property maintenance code by reference to the code, without publishing it in full. Under current law cities already have the power to adopt other codes by reference, including a fire prevention code, plumbing code, heating code, electrical code, building code, refrigeration machinery code, piping code, boiler code, boiler operation code, elevator machinery code, or a code pertaining to flammable liquids and gases or hazardous chemicals.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

July 15, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the substitute (S-1).

Dec. 2, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To allow a home rule city to adopt in an ordinance an international property maintenance code by reference to the code, without publishing it in full. Under current law cities already have the power to adopt other codes by reference, including a fire prevention code, plumbing code, heating code, electrical code, building code, refrigeration machinery code, piping code, boiler code, boiler operation code, elevator machinery code, or a code pertaining to flammable liquids and gases or hazardous chemicals.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 9, 2004

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

Consideration postponed

Substitute offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To allow a home rule city to adopt in an ordinance an international property maintenance code by reference to the code, without publishing it in full.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004