2004 House Bill 5656 / Public Act 429

Revise liability of architects contracted by the state

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To prohibit the state from requiring an architect or engineer with whom it contracts to assume liability for any amount greater than the degree of fault of the architect or engineer should something go wrong on the project.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 2, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that that extends the scope of the bill to cover contracts with contractors as well as architects and engineers.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 61 to 38 (details)

To prohibit the state from requiring an architect, engineer, or contractor with whom it contracts to assume liability for any amount greater than the degree of fault of the architect, engineer or contractor should something go wrong on the project.

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the state from requiring an architect, engineer, or contractor with whom it contracts to assume liability for any amount greater than the degree of fault of the architect, engineer or contractor should something go wrong on the project.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2004