2016 Senate Bill 709: Revise the number of judges

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R) on January 14, 2016

To revise the number of judges in various districts. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 14, 2016

Reported in the Senate on January 21, 2016

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered in the Senate on February 2, 2016

The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 2, 2016

Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) on February 3, 2016

To not include the proposed Ingham County judgeship changes.

Amendment offered by Sen. Bert Johnson (D) on February 3, 2016

To not include the proposed reduction of one judgeship in the 36th district court (Detroit).

To revise the number of judges in various districts (details here.

Received in the House on February 3, 2016

Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on February 3, 2016