PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING S.B. 954:
SUMMARY OF BILL
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 954 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Darwin L. Booher
CONTENT
The bill would amend Article 20 of the Occupational Code (which regulates the practice and licensure of architects, professional engineers, and land surveyors) to do the following:
-- Provide that the practice of professional engineering would not include the preparation, signing, or submission of shop drawings for a fire alarm system.
-- Exempt from licensure under Article 20 a fire alarm contractor licensed under the Electrical Administrative Act who was submitting fire alarm shop drawings for the purpose of obtaining an electrical or fire alarm permit.
The bill also would repeal Section 2005 of the Code, which prescribes examination requirements for architects, professional engineers, and professional surveyors, but would reenact criteria related to professional experience and education.
The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
MCL 339.2001 et al. Legislative Analyst: Drew Krogulecki
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 5-20-16 Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.