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MI HB5093

Bill

Status

Passed

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces the seventh district court (Van Buren County) from 2 judges to 1 judge, effective upon the next vacancy or when an incumbent judge does not seek reelection.

  • Reduces the eighth district court (Kalamazoo County) from 7 judges to 6 judges, effective upon the next vacancy or when an incumbent judge does not seek reelection.

  • Changes take effect on whichever occurs first: a vacancy in the district judge office or the beginning date of a term for which an incumbent judge no longer seeks election or reelection.

  • Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on February 21, 2012.

Legislative Description

Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8116 & 8117 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8116 & 600.8117).

Courts, district court

Last Action

Assigned Pa 19'12 With Immediate Effect

2/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/18/2011

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