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MI SB1170
Bill
Status
2/24/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michelle McManus
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AI Summary
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Changes primary election deadline from August to May primary for circuit judge, probate judge, and district judge positions by amending MCL 600.550, 600.550a, 600.805, 600.8175, and 600.8176.
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Requires county boards of commissioners or district control units to file resolutions approving creation of additional judgeships by 4 p.m. on the sixteenth Tuesday before the May primary (previously August primary).
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Maintains state's obligation to pay the same portion of additional judges' salaries as paid to other judges of the same circuit, county, or district.
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Exempts certain 2002 circuit and district court reformations (11th, 23rd, 26th, 34th, 50th, 53rd circuits and 78th, 79th, 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 87th districts) from county or district control unit approval requirements.
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Bill becomes effective only if Senate Bill No. 1168 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Elections; primary; amendments to revised judicature act of 1961 regarding primary election date; provide for. Amends secs. 550, 550a, 805, 8175 & 8176 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.550 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1168'10
Elections, primary
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight
2/24/2010