Michigan Enrolled SB 406 Passes,
Construction Lien Law Amended

Gov. Engler signed into law on Nov. 7 Public Act No. 151 of 2001 (enrolled Senate Bill 406), effective immediately. The new law amends the 1980 PA497 by amending section 110 of the state construction lien law (MCL 570.1110, amended by 1982 PA 17). Among other items, the new law increases the penalties for falsifications in sworn statements by construction contractors. An enrolled bill is the version of a bill passed in identical form by both houses of the legislature. The enrolled bill may be viewed at the following web site: http://www.michiganlegislature.org

The bill's journey through the State Legislature may be viewed at: www.michiganlegislature.org