2007 Senate Bill 577 / 2008 Public Act 6

Impose home owner/builder restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To prohibit a person who is not a licensed contractor and who acts as the general contractor for a residence, and who moves in after the structure is complete, from selling it within 120 days. If he or she does not move in, it can be offered for sale immediately. Also, to require the fact that the structure was built by an owner-builder to be disclosed to the buyer if it is sold within two years.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 18, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 23, 2007

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

Oct. 24, 2007

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 24, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 27, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 24, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D-13)

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 99 to 5 (details)

To prohibit a person who is not a licensed contractor and who acts as the general contractor for a residence, and who moves in after the structure is complete, from selling it within 120 days. If he or she does not move in, it can be offered for sale immediately. Also, to require the fact that the structure was built by an owner-builder to be disclosed to the buyer if it is sold within two years.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2008

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 12, 2008