2005 Senate Bill 603 / 2006 Public Act 489

Impose statewide auctioneer registration

Introduced in the Senate

June 16, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To impose registration (licensure) and regulation on auctioneers who wish to title themselves as "registered auctioneer" or a similar term implying that the auctioneer has met the standards specified in the bill. Under current law, local governments may license auctioneers, and those selling livestock, motor vehicles, or boats must register with the state. The bill would require registrants to serve a two-year apprenticeship with a registered auctioneer, or one year if the person completes an approved training course. Senate Bill 604 authorizes registration fees.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Feb. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 15, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 28, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 6, 2006

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 76 to 30 (details)

To impose registration (licensure) and regulation on auctioneers who wish to title themselves as "registered auctioneer" or a similar term implying that the auctioneer has met the standards specified in the bill. Under current law, local governments may license auctioneers, and those selling livestock, motor vehicles, or boats must register with the state. The bill would require registrants to serve a two-year apprenticeship with a registered auctioneer, or one year if the person completes an approved training course. Senate Bill 604 authorizes registration fees.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2006

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006