2022 House Bill 5749 / Public Act 177

Increase pay of district court judges

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Fink (R-58)

To increase the pay of district court judges to the same rate as probate court judges, which is 84% of the amount set by a state officers pay commission for Supreme Court justices. According to the House Fiscal Agency, probate and circuit court judges now receive $159,917 per year, and district court judges $158,027.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 26, 2022

Reported without amendment

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

May 10, 2022

Passed in the House 96 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

June 15, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2022

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To increase the pay of district court judges to the same rate as probate court judges, which is 84% of the amount set by a state officers pay commission for Supreme Court justices. According to the House Fiscal Agency, probate and circuit court judges now receive $159,917 per year, and district court judges $158,027.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 21, 2022