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MI SB0843

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dave Hildenbrand

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reduces the number of judges in the 54th-A district (city of Lansing) from 5 to 4 judges, effective upon the earlier of a vacancy occurring or an incumbent judge not seeking reelection.

  • Reduces the number of judges in the 68th district (city of Flint) from 5 to 4 judges, effective upon the earlier of a vacancy occurring or an incumbent judge not seeking reelection.

  • Maintains the 54th-B district (East Lansing) at 2 judges and the 55th district (Ingham County excluding Lansing and East Lansing) at 2 judges.

  • Maintains the 67th district (Genesee County excluding Flint) with 6 total judges distributed across four election divisions with 1, 2, 1, and 2 judges respectively.

  • Clarifies that the Genesee County board of commissioners may designate a central court facility at the county seat without requiring approval from the majority of district judges, and must maintain court facilities in each municipality where one exists on the date of the resolution.

Legislative Description

Courts; judges; certain district court judgeships; reduce in number. Amends secs. 8125 & 8134 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8125 & 600.8134).

Courts, district court

Last Action

Reassigned To Committee On Judiciary

11/29/2011

Committee Referrals

Redistricting11/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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