2019 Senate Bill 294

Exempt winter sports view area buildings from building code heating mandates

Introduced in the Senate

May 2, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To exempt buildings used as a viewing area for outdoor sporting events from heating requirements imposed by the state building code.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 22, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2019

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

To exempt buildings used by K-12 schools as a viewing area for outdoor sporting events from heating requirements imposed by the state building code. Also, to exempt school sports field "press boxes" with an aggregate area of less than 500 square feet from building code accessibility requirements.

Received in the House

June 5, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 19, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 57 to 52 (details)

To exempt buildings or press boxes used by K-12 schools as a viewing area for outdoor sporting events from heating requirements imposed by the state building code if they enclose less than 500 square feet. This would also apply to a "building, structure, or room that is incidental to an outdoor sporting activity or event, including a ticket booth, concession stand, participant meeting room, or restroom facility".

Received in the Senate

June 20, 2019

Jan. 21, 2020

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

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

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Feb. 4, 2020

In the House

Feb. 5, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations