2018 Senate Bill 757 / Public Act 331

Preempt low voltage electric fence installation from local occupational regulation

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-13)

To revise a law that authorizes local governments to impose regulations and registration mandates on electricians and fire alarm installers, so as to add an exemption for installing a low voltage electric fence. The existing law already exempts installing low voltage alarm systems.

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

April 10, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

April 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy

April 17, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 101 to 8 (details)

To revise a law that authorizes local governments to impose regulations and registration mandates on electricians and fire alarm installers, so as to add an exemption for installing a low voltage electric fence. The existing law already exempts installing low voltage alarm systems.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018