2011 Senate Bill 77 / Public Act 162

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Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To establish a two-year statute of limitations on lawsuits for for property damage or personal injury against architects and professional engineers, and a three-year statute of limitations on lawsuits against contractors.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 9, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S­1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 23, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 24, 2011

Amendment offered by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To clarify that the revised statute of limitations is prospective only, not retroactive.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 24, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 23, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2011

Amendment offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 20, 2011

Amendment offered by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To clarify the language of one provision in the statute being amended.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 87 to 21 (details)

To establish a two-year statute of limitations on lawsuits for for property damage or personal injury against architects and professional engineers, and a three-year statute of limitations on lawsuits against contractors.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2011

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 4, 2011