Bill > HB5033

This bill amends a Michigan law regulating school building construction by raising the cost threshold for certain construction requirements from $15,000 to $5,000,000. Specifically, the bill changes existing regulations so that school construction, reconstruction, or remodeling projects costing less than $5,000,000 will be exempt from some previously mandated procedures. The bill eliminates the requirement that applies to single-story school building construction under $15,000, and removes a section that previously applied to certain fire safety regulations. Under the new provisions, for projects under $5,000,000, schools are not required to employ a registered architect or engineer, but they must still submit plans to the bureau of fire services and the superintendent of public instruction for review and approval. The bill maintains existing provisions about reconstructing buildings damaged by catastrophe and using existing buildings for school purposes, which still require approval from relevant authorities. Additionally, the bill preserves the provision allowing temporary door locking devices to be installed in school buildings regardless of construction costs, which can be an important safety measure.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5033