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MI HB5121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 600.517 to modify the number of judgeships in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit (Macomb County)
  • Reduces the circuit from 13 judges to 12 judges for the period from January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2017, with the eliminated judgeship belonging to a judge ineligible for reelection due to constitutional term limits
  • Authorizes 1 additional judge beginning January 1, 2017, subject to section 550 requirements
  • Authorizes 1 additional judge beginning January 1, 2019 with an 8-year initial term, subject to section 550 requirements
  • Act is conditioned on enactment of House Bills 5122, 5123, 5124, and 5125 and became effective March 27, 2014

Legislative Description

Courts; judges; number of judgeships in the sixteenth circuit court; increase. Amends sec. 517 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5122'13, HB 5123'13, HB 5124'13, HB 5125'13

Courts, circuit court

Last Action

Assigned Pa 56'14 With Immediate Effect

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/31/2013

Full Bill Text

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