2011 Senate Bill 275 / Public Act 246

Establish new limits on government permit delays

Introduced in the Senate

March 17, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To limit the power of a state department to delay a required permit by claiming the application is not “administratively complete.” Among other things, an application would be considered “administratively complete” unless the department rules otherwise within 30 days.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

May 12, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

May 17, 2011

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 18, 2011

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

May 18, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 2, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 9, 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

Nov. 10, 2011

Passed in the House 66 to 41 (details)

To limit the power of a state department to delay a required permit by claiming the application is not “administratively complete.” Among other things, an application would be considered “administratively complete” unless the department rules otherwise within 30 days.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2011

Nov. 30, 2011

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 8, 2011