1ACEC/Michigan develops a legislative agenda each year to address the issues affecting engineering companies. Our government relations program focuses on advancing issues that improve the business environment for Michigan engineering firms. Legislation is closely monitored and ACEC/Michigan weighs in on all issues that affect the business of engineering. The government relations team provides timely legislative and regulatory updates for its members and strongly promotes active member involvement.

Key Issues for the Council include:

Capital Investment
ACEC supports investment that meets Michigan’s growing infrastructure needs – for bridges, tunnels, energy, roads, transit, airports and water systems.

Statewide Use of Qualifications-Based Selection
Procurement of design professions (engineers, architects & surveyors) should include a selection process that evaluates qualifications and experience. All public agencies should use QBS (versus low bid) for the best value and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Liability Reforms
Frivolous lawsuits drive up the cost of doing business and clog our court systems. ACEC supports all measures to reduce this abuse.

Fair Contracts/Proper Indemnification
Engineers should be held responsible for the professional services they provide, but they cannot be held responsible for the liability of others.

ACEC Legislative Successes:
Reinstatement of Historic Preservation Tax Credits (SB 54) - Public Act 343 of 2020
Lien Law Improvements for A/E Industry (SB 465) - Public Act 367 of 2018
Creation of Michigan Infrastructure Council (HB 5335) - Public Act 323 of 2018
Brenke appointed to Governors 21st Century Infrastructure Commission - March 2016
Transportation Funding Increase (7 Bill Package in 2015)

• Registration Fee Increase (HB 4736) - Public Act 174 of 2015
• Motor Fuel Tax Increase (HB 4738) - Public Act 176 of 2015
• Income Tax Transfer to MTF (HB 4370) - Public Act 179 of 2015

Survey/Remonumentation Commission (SB 472) - Public Act 166 of 2014
Electronic Seals & Signatures for Licensed Designers (HB 4585) - Public Act 178 of 2013
Indemnification (HB 5466) - Public Act 468 of 2012
Water Quality Funding (Asset Management, SAC) - Became Law in December 2012
Statute of Limitations (SB 77) - Public Act 162 of 2011
Continuing Education for PE's (HB 6374) - Public Act 324 of 2010
SRF Funding (SAW Grants)/Creation of Advisory Committee (SB 1443) - Public Act 231 of 2010

Additional Information:
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