2013 House Bill 5154 / 2014 Public Act 123

Revise criminal prosecution preliminary procedures

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

To authorize and establish procedures for “probable cause” conferences in advance of the criminal prosecution “preliminary examinations” required under current law. The subject matter would include possible plea bargains, bail, procedural aspects of a case and more. These conferences could be waived if both sides agree. This and House Bill 5155 would also revise “preliminary examination” procedures, and timetables for both types of proceeding.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 13, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 19, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 20, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 25, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 22, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To authorize and establish procedures for “probable cause” conferences in advance of the criminal prosecution “preliminary examinations” required under current law. The subject matter would include possible plea bargains, bail, procedural aspects of a case and more. These conferences could be waived if both sides agree. This and House Bill 5155 would also revise “preliminary examination” procedures, and timetables for both types of proceeding.

Received in the House

April 23, 2014

Received in the Senate

May 8, 2014

Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

May 8, 2014

May 13, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 20, 2014