2003 House Bill 4743

Senate Roll Call 307: Passed

To impose a minimum state court cost assessment as a condition of parole for those convicted in criminal cases. This bill is one of many bills authorizing fee increases Gov. Jennifer Granholm is proposing to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget. This bill is part of a legislative package which would fix the amount of various court fees and reduce the discretion of judges to waive fees in certain cases.

36 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (21 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (15 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)