2016 Senate Bill 709

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Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 14, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise the number of judges in various districts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Jan. 21, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 2, 2016

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 3, 2016

Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To not include the proposed Ingham County judgeship changes.

The amendment failed 10 to 26 (details)

Amendment offered by Sen. Bert Johnson (D-2)

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

The amendment failed 11 to 26 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

To revise the number of judges in various districts (details <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2015-2016/billanalysis/Senate/htm/2015-SFA-0709-B.htm">here</a>.

Received in the House

Feb. 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary