2011 House Bill 5102 / 2012 Public Act 36

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To consolidate and reduce the number of judges in Michigan courts, as recommended by the state Supreme Court and the State Court Administrative Office. This is one of a number of such bills, and affects Huron and Sanilac Counties.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Muxlow (R-83)

To revise details of which courts and judgeships are affected by the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 8, 2011

Passed in the House 97 to 11 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 7, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To consolidate and reduce the number of judges in Michigan courts, as recommended by the state Supreme Court and the State Court Administrative Office. This is one of a number of such bills, and affects Huron and Sanilac Counties.

Received in the House

Feb. 7, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

Passed in the House 87 to 21 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 28, 2012