Introduced
by
To repeal a law that establishes a government interior designer registry and makes it available to state and local government agencies that impose building permit mandates. To be included on the registry a designer must have passed a test created by a national organization of incumbent interior designers, or be approved by a state board comprised of these incumbent designers. Designers have lobbied to impose a full licensure and regulatory regime on interior designers, with <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?Results=50&StartDate=1%2F1%2F2001&EndDate=12%2F31%2F2013&Keywords=interior+designer">several bills</a> introduced in previous legislatures.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a version of the bill that recognizes the proposed repeal is now House Bill 4378.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 6 (details)
To revise details of state occupational licensing laws to accommodate the repeal of an interior designer registry proposed in House Bill 4378.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
