2001 House Bill 4174 / Public Act 162

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2001

Introduced by Rep. James Koetje (R-74)

To increase from 15 days to 30 days the time for a defendant in land contract forfeiture proceedings to appear for trial after the issuance of a summons by the court. The shorter period present in current law creates the possibility that if the summons does not arrive in time, the proceedings would have to be started over again.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

June 26, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To clarify the language of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 28, 2001

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2001

To increase from 15 days to 30 days the time for a defendant in land contract forfeiture proceedings to appear for trial after the issuance of a summons by the court. The shorter period present in current law creates the possibility that if the summons does not arrive in time, the proceedings would have to be started over again.

Oct. 24, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 24, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Nov. 6, 2001