2007 House Bill 5026 / 2008 Public Act 491

Raise landscape architect registration/licensure fees

Introduced in the House

July 10, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To increase application and licensing fees on landscape architects above the current registration fees.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 24, 2008

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

Passed in the House 65 to 36 (details)

To increase application and licensing fees on landscape architects above the current registration fees. The bill raises the application fee from $35 to $200, and raises the annual license fee from $40 to $60.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To increase application and licensing fees on landscape architects above the current registration fees. The bill raises the application fee from $35 to $200, and raises the annual license fee from $40 to $60.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008