2013 House Bill 4525 / Public Act 124

Revise sentencing guidelines for arson

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines in a way that authorizes more severe penalties for arson and some other recently enacted crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 11, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 12, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 10, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 18, 2013

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines in a way that authorizes more severe penalties for arson and some other recently enacted crimes.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 1, 2013