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MI SB0902

Bill

Status

Passed

12/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 600.5070 to establish that arbitration in domestic relations matters is governed by this chapter, court rules, and the uniform arbitration act, with this chapter controlling in case of conflicts.

  • Repeals sections 5001-5035 of the 1961 Public Act 236 (MCL 600.5001-600.5035) relating to arbitration provisions effective July 1, 2013.

  • Exempts arbitration agreements executed before March 28, 2001 where the court had already entered an arbitration order from the new provisions.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2013, and the act takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 903 of the 96th Legislature is also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Civil procedure; alternate dispute resolution; arbitration; make arbitration provisions of the revised judicature act subject to uniform arbitration act. Amends sec. 5070 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5070) & repeals secs. 5001 - 5035 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5001 - 600.5035). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'12

Civil procedure, alternate dispute resolution

Last Action

Assigned Pa 370'12

12/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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