2011 House Bill 5108

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

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 a number of counties throughout the state.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 14, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To require a bill that also reduces the number of Court of Appeal judges from 28 to 24 to become law before this bill can, and also require a number of other regular court consolidation bills to become law.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary