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Legislative Bulletins

ACEC working with partners to increase water/sewer projects

(7/16/2010)
Legislation would offer key reforms and provide dollars for up-front engineering/application costs


Senate Bill 882 successfully voted out of Committee

(6/30/2010)
Statute of Limitations bill now heads to full House


AELC holds successful 'Meet & Greet' with Macomb area Legislators

(6/25/2010)
Engineers share key priorities with legislators; receive important feedback on various issues


Public Private Partnership (P3) legislation expecting action in Senate

(6/18/2010)
Senate Transportation Committee nearing end of testimony, could vote next week


ACEC names Representative Pam Byrnes Legislator of the Year

ACEC names Representative Pam Byrnes Legislator of the Year

(5/7/2010)
House Transportation Committee Chair and Speaker Pro Tempore a strong advocate for greater infrastructure investment


ACEC-Initiated Petition Presented at News Conference

ACEC-Initiated Petition Presented at News Conference

(5/6/2010)
5,000 Signatures handed off to House Transportation Chair at Rally


Transportation Team to hold Rally at State Capitol on May 4

(4/8/2010)
Call for increased transportation funding key message for Capitol Rally


Transportation Budget stalls in House

(3/26/2010)
After much debate, House of Representatives unable to find votes to pass MDOT budget on House floor


West/Southwest Legislative 'Meet & Greet' Scheduled

(3/26/2010)
Join fellow engineers & architects and meet your local legislator on April 30 in Grand Rapids


AELC Legislative Day a Success

(3/18/2010)
Engineers and architects have record number of legislative meetings


State & Federal Legislative Action Needed!

(2/18/2010)
Congress (Senate) to take up infrastructure funding; State A & E Legislative Day less than a month away, sign up today...


'Green Team' makes presentation to House Urban Policy Committee

(2/17/2010)
Presentation on 'sustainability in design' solidifies architects and engineers as valuable resource to the legislature and technical experts on sustainability


Bi-partisan bills introduced to increase user fees on gasoline and diesel fuel

(1/29/2010)
Rep. Richard Ball (R-Laingsburg) and Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-Chelsea) show leadership through effort to increase investment in Michigan's transportation infrastructure and to avoid losing billions in Federal dollars


Southeast Michigan Legislative 'Meet & Greet'

(1/26/2010)
Join fellow engineers and architects and meet your local legislator on February 26 in Livonia


ACEC calls for elimination of MBT 'cascading taxes' for A/E firms

(1/15/2010)
ACEC Executive Director testifies before Senate Finance Committee


ACEC/Michigan Legislative Update

(12/4/2009)
ACEC seeing action on key legislative issues including Statute of Limitations bill


ARE Timing Bill signed into law

(11/13/2009)
More architects will build career in Michigan under ACEC-supported measure


ACEC/Michigan-supported bills moving through the Legislature

(11/4/2009)
Senate-approved ARE Timing Bill headed to House for concurrence, then to Governor


New Statute of Limitations Bill Introduced

(10/2/2009)
Single section bill seeks to put Michigan engineers & architects in line with other states


AEs make Sustainable Design Presentation to Legislature

(8/28/2009)
Group's "Green Team" address lawmakers in Lansing


ACEC continues efforts to push for state transportation funding

(7/10/2009)
Member contacts with legislators remain a priority; MTT creates toll-free number to make it easier


Engineers, architects make special presentation to powerful House committee

Engineers, architects make special presentation to powerful House committee

(6/16/2009)
ACEC/Michigan, AIA, MSPE representatives testify before House Committee on Energy & Technology


Transportation funding discussions gaining momentum

(5/22/2009)
Press conference on May 14 spurs discussions and bill introductions


Legislature passes supplemental appropriations bills to secure federal stimulus dollars

(3/27/2009)
Passage of HB 4582 allows Michigan to capture $873 billion in Federal transportation dollars, long-term funding still a serious issue for the state


Statute of Limitations Bills set for Hearing on March 31

(3/27/2009)
Senate Bill 35 seeks to put Michigan in line with other states regarding timeliness of malpractice claims against engineers


Engineers Legislative Day set for March 17

(1/16/2009)
Architects and Engineers planning annual event, encourage participation


After 25-hour lame duck session, the legislature adjourns

(12/19/2008)
ACEC legislative efforts deliver victories, some efforts will have to return in next session


Transportation funding bills still alive

(12/12/2008)
The House passes bills late in session yesterday to keep options open


ACEC working to complete legislative agenda

(12/12/2008)
Increased penalties bill awaiting Governors signature, statute of limitations bill ready for action by the House


SB 865 still awaiting action by State House

(12/5/2008)
With one week left of session, ACEC members need to take action!


Increased penalties bill headed to Governor

(11/14/2008)
Late-night House approval sends SB 1515 to Granholm


Architects and Engineers statute of limitations bill approved by House committee

(11/12/2008)
Unanimous vote sends Senate Bill 865 to full House


Governor Granhom Signs New Work Zone Safety Laws

(10/14/2008)
New laws should improve safety in road construction work zones


Michigan's Transportation Team (MTT) continues push for transportation funding

(10/12/2008)
MDOT in danger of losing federal aid due to inability to provide state match


Increased penalties bill moves out of Senate committee

(9/26/2008)
Headed for full Senate next week


ACEC to Host Breakfast Fundraiser for Senator Mike Bishop

(8/8/2008)
Breakfast set for September 5 in Rochester


Legislative Update: Increased Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

(7/28/2008)
ACEC actively seeking passage of House Bills 4937 and 4938


Michigan Members Attend ACEC Convention; Make Visits With Congressional Delegation

(5/2/2008)
ACEC/Michigan members attended educational meetings during Annual Convention and spent two busy days meeting with Michigan members of Congress to discuss important legislative issues


Over 100 Engineers & Architects Visit Legislators

(4/18/2008)
Members of ACEC, AIA and MSPE drove to Lansing on April 15 to participate in 13th Annual Legislative Day


Senator Alan Sanborn: 2008 ACEC Legislator of the Year

(4/18/2008)
Senator Sanborn receives award during the Annual Architects & Engineers Legislative Day held April 15, 2008 in Lansing


Increased Penalties Legislation Receives Hearing

(3/14/2008)
House Bills 4937 & 4938 to increase penalties for those who practice engineering, architecture or surveying without a license


ACEC-backed legislation moves out of Committee

(2/1/2008)
Senate Bill 865 will return A/E/C liability limits to previous levels


House Bill Introduced to Better Define 'Employed by this State'

(1/18/2008)
HB 5636 to provide relief to some retired state employees who return to work


ACEC PAC Honor Rolls

(1/8/2008)
ACEC Member firms once again 'step up' to ensure a successful PAC campaign


Bill to Create 'Road Funding Task Force' Approved by Legislature

(12/14/2007)
ACEC named to 'Citizen's Advisory Committee' in the legislation


House Passes Bills to Correct 'Miller v. Allstate' Decision

(12/6/2007)
Bills would provide relief to A/E firms incorporated under the Business Corporation Act


ACEC Hosts Fundraiser for House Speaker

(12/4/2007)
ACEC, and partners AIA and MSPE, host fundraiser for House Speaker Andy Dillon


Tax on Services Repealed!

(12/3/2007)
Saturday Evening Governor Signs House Bill 5408 Repealing the Service Tax


Tax on Services Defined; ACEC joins 'Ax the Tax' Coalition

(10/31/2007)
Michigan Department of Treasury website provides information to businesses on new "Tax on Services"; "Ax the Tax" press conferences scheduled for November 1


Legislature Passes Income Tax Increase & New Tax on Services

(10/1/2007)
Legislature finally agrees on legislation to balance the 2007/2008 State Budget...many businesses unhappy with tax on services


Several ACEC priority bills received hearings

(9/17/2007)
ACEC attended each of the hearings and provided testimony.


Legislature Balances 2006/2007 State Budget

Legislature Balances 2006/2007 State Budget

(7/10/2007)

A new Michigan Business Tax also agreed upon to replace the Single Business Tax; Increase Penalties Bill for unlicensed practice of engineering & architecture introduced