2003 House Bill 4871 / 2004 Public Act 31

Introduced in the House

June 19, 2003

Introduced by Rep. RuthAnn Jamnick (D-54)

To increase the statutory attorney fees and costs which may be awarded to the winner of a landlord-tenant eviction or land contract forfeiture action in a summary proceeding.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 16, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 78 to 28 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 4, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)

To increase the statutory attorney fees and costs which may be awarded to the winner of a landlord-tenant eviction or land contract forfeiture action in a summary proceeding.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 19, 2004