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HB 5143

Occupations: licensing fees; interior design license fee; establish. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 14. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5142'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Noah Arbit and 13 co-sponsors

Imposes a $175 application fee and $125 annual license fee for interior designers under Article 20A of the Michigan Occupational Code.

bill electronically reproduced 10/28/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5143

Summary — HB 5143 (103rd Legislature)

Purpose

HB 5143 would add a new fee schedule to the State License Fee Act (1979 PA 152) for individuals licensed or seeking licensure under Article 20A of the Michigan Occupational Code (MCL 339.2015–339.2025). The bill implements specific application and annual licensing fees for interior designers (Article 20A pertains to interior design licensure).

Key provisions

  • Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201–338.2277) by adding Section 14.
  • Establishes the following fees for individuals subject to Article 20A:
    • Application processing fee: $175.00 (one-time at application)
    • License fee: $125.00 per year
  • Contains an enactment condition: the amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5144 (request no. H01671'25) of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.
  • Title notes a tie-bar with HB 5142'25.

Who would be affected

  • Primary impact: applicants for and holders of interior design licenses under Article 20A of the Michigan Occupational Code (statutory citations MCL 339.2015–339.2025).
  • State licensing entities that administer Article 20A licensing would collect and process these fees.
  • Employers or firms that employ licensed interior designers could be indirectly affected if costs are passed on.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Filed: March 13, 2025
  • Introduced / first reading: April 7, 2025; later electronically reproduced and re-introduced on October 28, 2025 (listed as introduced by Rep. John Roth and multiple co-sponsors).
  • Referred to: Committee on Regulatory Reform (also earlier referral activity to subcommittee on Family & Fiduciary Relationships and Joint Committee on Energy and Technology is recorded).
  • Contingent enactment: Will not take effect unless HB 5144 (request no. H01671'25) is enacted.

Notes / potential implications

  • The bill establishes concrete fee amounts but does not include revenue estimates, sunset provisions, or fee waiver criteria.
  • Because the bill’s effectiveness is tied to enactment of HB 5144, its implementation depends on related legislation passing.
  • The $125 annual fee and $175 application fee create an ongoing state revenue stream tied to issuance and renewal of interior design licenses; the administrative agency would need to implement collection and accounting procedures if enacted.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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