2003 Senate Bill 761 / Public Act 254

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Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 8, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To clarify that the provider of energy conservation improvements in a school building may use an architect or engineer who is directly affiliated with the provider. The state school code requires all plans and specifications for school buildings to be prepared by a licensed architect or professional engineer who is not affiliated with the contractor.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 14, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 21, 2003

Amendment offered

To allow a school energy improvement contract to include general, generic specifications for the project which do not include proprietary equipment or technology developed by the qualified provider, or in which the qualified provider has an interest.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 22, 2003

Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To clarify that the provider of energy conservation improvements in a school building may use an architect or engineer who is directly affiliated with the provider. The state school code requires all plans and specifications for school buildings to be prepared by a licensed architect or professional engineer who is not affiliated with the contractor.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2003