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MI HB5122
Bill
Status
3/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Klint Kesto
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AI Summary
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Establishes the sixth judicial circuit in Oakland County with 19 judges as the standard number of judgeships.
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Reduces the circuit to 18 judges during the period from January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2015, with the eliminated judgeship belonging to a judge ineligible for reelection due to constitutional term limits.
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Restores the eliminated judgeship in the 2014 election with an initial 8-year term of office.
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Allows the sixth judicial circuit to add 1 additional judge beginning January 1, 2019, subject to section 550 provisions.
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Conditional enactment requiring simultaneous passage of House Bills 5121, 5123, 5124, and 5125 of the 97th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Courts; judges; number of judgeships in the sixth circuit court; increase. Amends sec. 507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.507). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5121'13, HB 5123'13, HB 5124'13, HB 5125'13
Courts, circuit court
Last Action
Assigned Pa 57'14 With Immediate Effect
3/27/2014