2016 House Bill 5503 / Public Act 287

Revise appeals court jurisdiction

Introduced in the House

March 22, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To give the state court of appeals jurisdiction on appeals of probate court orders and judgments, with some exceptions.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 93 to 15 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To give the state court of appeals jurisdiction on appeals of probate court orders and judgments, with some exceptions.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 27, 2016