2007 Senate Bill 266 / Public Act 33

Authorize household mover licensure standards

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To establish new licensure standards, procedures and fees for household movers, including moral character considerations. The bill would eliminate existing price controls on moves of less than 40 miles (but leave these price controls in place for longer moves); eliminate the requirement that a company show a "need" in an area in order to get a license; establish that movers are liable for broken items based on the value of items rather that a statuory schedule; and extend the licensure and regulations that now applies only to moves of eight miles or more to all moves.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 7, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 13, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 13, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 5, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 19, 2007

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To establish new licensure standards, procedures and fees for household movers, including moral character considerations. The bill would eliminate existing price controls on moves of less than 40 miles (but leave these price controls in place for longer moves); eliminate the requirement that a company show a "need" in an area in order to get a license; establish that movers are liable for broken items based on the value of items rather that a statuory schedule; and extend the licensure and regulations that now applies only to moves of eight miles or more to all moves.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2007