Assembly Bill 152

Examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment, and examination of plumbing plans. (FE)

Vetoed by the governor

Both chambers passed it, and the governor vetoed it on Apr 8, 2022. Lawmakers did not ⁠, so it stands.

Introduced, passed

Mar 10, 2021
Committee, passed

Approved
Assembly vote, passed

Passed Feb 23, 2022
Senate vote, passed

Passed Mar 8, 2022
Governor, stopped here

Vetoed Apr 8, 2022.
Law, not reached

Latest entry in the official record, May 17, 2022: “Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82”

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What it would have done

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This bill creates an exemption from the examination requirement for certain building plans and plumbing plans and modifies other aspects of the building plan review process.

Under current law, essential drawings, calculations, and specifications (building plans) for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment (commercial buildings) and plumbing plans and specifications (plumbing plans) for plumbing installations, additions, or alterations (plumbing systems) must be examined for compliance with the rules promulgated by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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The bill creates an exception from building plan examination requirements.

Under the bill, DSPS may not require the submission or examination of building plans for a commercial building that 1) is a single story containing less than 200,000 cubic feet of volume; 2) is not classified by DSPS as intended for certain occupancies and uses, including high hazard uses and educational uses; and 3) a registered architect, registered professional engineer, or designer permit holder prepares and signs, dates, and seals or stamps the building plans.

The bill also creates a similar exception for plumbing plan examination requirements. Under the bill, DSPS may not require the examination of plumbing plans for a plumbing system that 1) involves no more than 25 plumbing fixtures; 2) is in connection with a building or structure that is not classified by DSPS as intended for certain occupancies and uses, including high hazard uses and educational uses; and 3) a registered architect, registered professional engineer, or designer permit holder prepares and signs, dates, and seals or stamps, or a licensed master plumber, licensed master plumber (restricted), or utility contractor signs and dates, the plumbing plans.

Under current law, DSPS must fix and collect fees that, as closely as possible, equal the cost of examining building plans. The bill provides that 50 percent of building plan examination fees must be submitted as a nonrefundable deposit at the time an appointment for examination of building plans is scheduled.

Who's behind it

23 lawmakers are its ⁠. All 23 are Republicans.

14 more lawmakers ⁠.

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Authors (23)

Dave Armstrong · Republican, Assembly
Mark Born · Republican, Assembly
Alex Dallman · Republican, Assembly
Barbara Dittrich · Republican, Assembly
Jessie Rodriguez · Republican, Assembly
Jesse James · Republican, Senate
Joel Kitchens · Republican, Assembly
Mike Kuglitsch · Republican, Assembly
John Macco · Republican, Assembly
Gae Magnafici · Republican, Assembly
Dave Murphy · Republican, Assembly
Donna Rozar · Republican, Assembly
Michael Schraa · Republican, Assembly
Ken Skowronski · Republican, Assembly
John Spiros · Republican, Assembly
Rob Summerfield · Republican, Assembly
Gary Tauchen · Republican, Assembly
Paul Tittl · Republican, Assembly
Travis Tranel · Republican, Assembly
Tyler Vorpagel · Republican, Assembly
Chuck Wichgers · Republican, Assembly
Bob Wittke · Republican, Assembly
Shannon Zimmerman · Republican, Assembly

Signed on in support (14)

Scott Allen · Republican, Assembly
Rob Cowles · Republican, Senate
Alberta Darling · Republican, Senate
James Edming · Republican, Assembly
André Jacque · Republican, Senate
Dan Knodl · Republican, Assembly
Dale Kooyenga · Republican, Senate
Tony Kurtz · Republican, Assembly
Amy Loudenbeck · Republican, Assembly
Clint Moses · Republican, Assembly
Will Penterman · Republican, Assembly
Roger Roth · Republican, Senate
Sortwell and Callahan
Duey Stroebel · Republican, Senate

What it would cost

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Fiscal Estimate From DSPS

Versions and amendments

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