2002 Senate Bill 1438 / Public Act 611

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Walter North (R-37)

Establish a three-year license for real estate professionals, and require them to take 18 hours of continuing education any time within the three years, rather than six hours a year as is currently required. See also Senate Bill 1437, which increases license fees.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade, and Regulatory Affairs

Nov. 12, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 3, 2002

Amendment offered by Sen. Walter North (R-37)

To clarify details of how the current six-hours-per-year continuing education requirement will be apportioned given a three-year license term. The amendment requires the continuing education to be spread over the three-year term.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To establish a three-year license for real estate professionals, and require them to take 18 hours of continuing education spread over the three years, similar to the six hours a year currently required. See also Senate Bill 1437, which increases license fees.

In the House

Dec. 3, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 10, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which allows relicensure for someone who has completed the 18 hours of continuing education, but not increments specified, if the licensee provides satisfactory evidence of good cause. The substitute also prorates the 18 hour requirement for licensees who receive a license in years two or three of a license cycle.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To establish a three-year license for real estate professionals, and require them to take 18 hours of continuing education spread over the three years, similar to the six hours a year currently required. See also Senate Bill 1437, which increases license fees.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 20, 2002