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MI HB4550

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Posthumus

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows chief judges to postpone jury service for farmers who are returned to serve between April 1 and November 30, upon request.

  • Defines "farm" according to the Michigan right to farm act (1981 PA 93, MCL 286.472).

  • Defines "farmer" as a person who owns or operates a farm.

  • Maintains existing provisions allowing postponement for high school students until end of school year and college/university students until end of academic year with proof of class schedule conflict.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Courts: juries; postponement of jury service; allow for farmers during certain months. Amends sec. 1335 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1335).

Courts: juries

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/23/2021

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/23/2021

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