2007 Senate Bill 487 / Public Act 28

Revise construction lien act notices

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To limit to residential projects a requirement in the construction lien law that a property owner must provide to subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers a notice and copy of the receipt of a sworn statement filed by a contractor seeking a lien on the property for nonpayment.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

May 10, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 16, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 16, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 22, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 14, 2007

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To limit to residential projects a requirement in the construction lien law that a property owner must provide to subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers a notice and copy of the receipt of a sworn statement filed by a contractor seeking a lien on the property for nonpayment.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 28, 2007