2009 Senate Bill 851 / Public Act 228

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Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2009

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To eliminate one Oakland County circuit judgeship between 2011 and 2014.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 29, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also revises the number of judges in Macomb County.

The substitute failed 15 to 18 (details)

Passed in the Senate 28 to 5 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 29, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 18, 2009

Substitute offered by Rep. Jon Switalski (D-25)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 95 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2009

Passed in the Senate 31 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2009