Latest Action: 11/19/2008 - Printed bill filed 11/14/2008

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Courts; judges; judges eligible for assignment as visiting judges; include appointed judges with certain years of service. Amends sec. 225 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.225).
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Reported favorably with substitute s-1

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Criminal procedure; other; minimum state costs assessed in certain criminal cases involving juveniles; increase, and provide for distribution of proceeds to assist victims of criminal sexual conduct. Amends sec. 18m, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'07, HB 5055'07, SB 1617'08, SB 1618'08
Latest Action: 11/12/2008 - Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)

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Criminal procedure; preliminary examination; right to preliminary examination for certain crimes; eliminate, and revise jurisdiction of district court to accept certain plea agreements. Amends sec. 8311 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8311). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6593'08
Latest Action: 11/05/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Criminal procedure; preliminary examination; right to preliminary examination for certain crimes; eliminate, and revise jurisdiction of district court to accept certain plea agreements. Amends sec. 8311 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8311). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1587'08
Latest Action: 11/05/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; other; use of 2-way interactive video technology for certain court proceedings; require. Amends sec. 37a, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 767.37a).
Latest Action: 10/29/2008 - Printed bill filed 10/16/2008

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Courts; judges; magistrates; require to be licensed attorneys. Amends sec. 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8507).
Latest Action: 10/29/2008 - Printed bill filed 10/16/2008

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Children; protection; video recorded statements; allow to be used in child protective services hearings, increase fines, and require to retain for certain period of time. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6566'08, HB 6569'08
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Printed bill filed 09/25/2008

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Criminal procedure; other; dismissal of domestic violence offense in drug court; allow to be considered as prior conviction for domestic violence offense in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1076 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1076). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6516'08, HB 6522'08
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Reported favorably with substitute s-1

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Family law; child support; contract of certain services through state court administrative office; allow, and eliminate child support bench warrant enforcement fund. Amends secs. 3 & 3a of 1971 PA 174 (MCL 400.233 & 400.233a) & repeals sec. 6a of 1971 PA 174 (MCL 400.236a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1423'08
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; district court; service of process in small claims division of district court; revise. Amends secs. 8405 & 8406 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8405 & 600.8406).
Latest Action: 08/20/2008 - Printed bill filed 08/14/2008

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Retirement; state employees; early out retirement option for certain state employees; provide for. Amends 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.1 - 38.69) by adding sec. 19k.
Latest Action: 08/20/2008 - Printed bill filed 08/14/2008

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Torts; malpractice; cap on noneconomic damages; enact exceptions for death and gross negligence, and prohibit supreme court from retroactively overturning precedent. Amends sec. 1483 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1483) & adds sec. 231.
Latest Action: 08/13/2008 - Printed bill filed 07/24/2008

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Civil procedure; evictions; property managers; allow to represent landlords in eviction proceedings. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5705.
Latest Action: 05/27/2008 - Printed bill filed 05/23/2008

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Courts; juries; option for jury in district court criminal trials to be composed of residents residing within that district; allow. Amends sec. 1324 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1324).
Latest Action: 05/27/2008 - Printed bill filed 05/23/2008

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Civil procedure; civil actions; limitation on recovery amount allowed in small claims suits; revise. Amends sec. 8401 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8401).
Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to committee on government operations and reform

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Public employees and officers; constitutional amendment creating the independent redistricting commission; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 6, art. IV of the state constitution.
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; penalties for failure to appear or complete jury duty; provide for. Amends sec. 1332 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1332).
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; funding; filing fees; increase, and dedicate amount of increase to the juror compensation reimbursement fund. Amends secs. 1344, 2529 & 8371 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1344 et seq.).
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; peremptory challenges when selecting jurors; eliminate. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1350b & repeals secs. 12 & 13, ch. VIII & sec. 17, ch. XIV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 768.12 et seq.).
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; jury summons; require to clearly explain conditions for exemption from jury service. Amends sec. 1332 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1332).
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; various requirements regarding jurors; implement. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1350a.
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; exemption from jury service for individuals who have served within the preceding 24 months; provide for. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; submission of written questions to witnesses by jurors; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2170.
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; juries; discussion among jurors before trial concludes; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1350a.
Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Reported favorably without amendment

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Courts; juries; exemption for nursing mothers from jury duty; provide for. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Mental health; other; priority for providing mental health services to individuals diverted from jail; require under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 208 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1208). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0199'07
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Criminal procedure; other; diversion from jail for certain individuals under certain circumstances; amend code of criminal procedure to allow. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 85 to ch. VII. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0200'07
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on families and human services

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Children; services; court-appointed special advocates; provide for. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight

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Campaign finance; public funding; public financing for certain supreme court candidates; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7, 10 & 11 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds secs. 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 108 & 109.
Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Crimes; penalties; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend Michigan penal code to exclude application to juvenile offenders. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 506b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0006'07, SB 0009'07, SB 0028'07
Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Criminal procedure; sentencing; sentencing juvenile to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend probate code of 1939 to prohibit. Amends secs. 2d & 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2d & 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0006'07, SB 0009'07, SB 0040'07
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Amendment(s) adopted

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Civil procedure; civil actions; limitation on recovery amount allowed in small claims suits; revise. Amends sec. 8401 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8401).
Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Received on 01/22/2008

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Weapons; concealed; exemption for certain state court judges and state court retired judges from concealed weapons no-carry zones; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 & 28.425o).
Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Passed roll call # 171 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0

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Family law; child custody; child custody disputes that have been arbitrated; require courts to resolve in accordance with domestic relations arbitration provisions of the RJA. Amends sec. 4 of 1970 PA 91 (MCL 722.24).
Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Passed roll call # 170 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0

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Family law; child custody; court review of arbitrator's decision on custody; allow court to gather additional evidence. Amends sec. 5080 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5080).
Latest Action: 05/27/2008 - Approved by governor 5/21/2008 @ 9:22 am

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Courts; district court; eighty-seventh judicial district; reorganize into 3 separate districts. Amends sec. 8152 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8152).
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Presented to governor 3/31/2008 @ 3:16 pm

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Courts; state court administration; authority for magistrates to oversee arraignments; allow. Amends secs. 8511 & 8513 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8511 & 600.8513).
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Printed joint resolution filed 03/05/2008

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Courts; judges; supreme court justices; clarify circumstances requiring disqualification. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 31 to art. VI.
Latest Action: 01/17/2008 - Printed joint resolution filed 01/17/2008

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Elections; judicial; ballot designation for incumbent judges; eliminate. Amends sec. 24, art. VI of the state constitution.
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Printed joint resolution filed 03/21/2007

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Courts; circuit court; election of a chief circuit judge in certain judicial circuits; amend constitution to provide for. Adds sec. 12a to art. VI of the state constitution.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Printed bill filed 03/19/2008

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Criminal procedure; prosecuting attorneys; requirement for prosecutor to consent to jury waiver; remove. Amends sec. 3, ch. III of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 763.3).
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred to committee on commerce and tourism

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Labor; other; time off from work to attend certain court proceedings; provide to victims of juvenile offenders. Amends sec. 50 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.800) & adds sec. 40a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5900'08, HB 5901'08
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred to committee on commerce and tourism

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Labor; other; time off from work to attend certain court proceedings; provide to victims of serious misdemeanors. Amends sec. 82 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.832) & adds sec. 72a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5900'08, HB 5902'08
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred to committee on commerce and tourism

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Labor; other; time off from work to attend certain court proceedings; provide to victims of felonies. Amends title & sec. 23 of 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.773) & adds sec. 12a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5901'08, HB 5902'08
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/29/2008

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Juveniles; other; court entering a disposition to place juvenile who is a public ward in a public or private institution that is not accredited; prohibit state funds to cover cost. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18).
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/29/2008

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Juveniles; other; public ward placed in child placing agency or child care institution not accredited; prohibit state from paying for services. Amends sec. 5 of 1974 PA 150 (MCL 803.305).
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Presented to the governor 7/2/2008 @ 9:22 am

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Courts; funding; specified portion of unencumbered balance of the juror compensation reimbursement fund; transfer to general fund for 2007-2008 fiscal year. Amends sec. 151d of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151d).
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/27/2008

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Campaign finance; public funding; public funding for supreme court campaigns; provide for. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7, 10 & 11 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds secs. 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 108 & 109.
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/20/2008

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Courts; reorganization; Detroit recorder's court; reestablish. Amends sec. 504 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.504) & adds ch. 10B.
Latest Action: 11/27/2007 - Printed bill filed 11/27/2007

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Family law; parental rights; rights of putative father; require document notarization before termination. Amends sec. 37, ch. X of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.37).
Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Printed bill filed 10/30/2007

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Juveniles; truancy; family division of the circuit court to notify secretary of state of truancy disposition; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 288 (MCL 710.21 - 712A.32) by adding sec. 2f to ch. XIIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5380'07
Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Printed bill filed 10/26/2007

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Children; foster care; out-of-state placement of juvenile; prohibit use of state funds. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18).
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on intergovernmental, urban and regional affairs

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Land use; zoning and growth management; qualifications of individuals designated as referees for certain litigation; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2978. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5292'07
Latest Action: 11/07/2007 - Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on intergovernmental, urban and regional affairs

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Land use; zoning and growth management; referees for litigation under the Michigan zoning enabling act; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2977. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5293'07
Latest Action: 09/29/2007 - Printed bill filed 09/29/2007

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Criminal procedure; sentencing; assessment of $10.00 to individuals who have committed an alcohol-related offense; require, and earmark to drug treatment courts. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 1m to ch. IX.
Latest Action: 09/23/2007 - Printed bill filed 09/21/2007

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Criminal procedure; search and seizure; warrants authorizing electronic interception or recording of communications; revise certain procedures for. Amends 1966 PA 189 (MCL 780.651 - 780.659) by adding sec. 2b.
Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Read a second time

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Criminal procedure; other; minimum state costs assessed in certain criminal cases involving juveniles; increase, and provide for distribution of proceeds to assist victims of criminal sexual conduct. Amends sec. 18m, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'07, HB 5055'07, HB 5057'07
Latest Action: 12/02/2008 - Reported favorably with substitute s-1

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Criminal procedure; other; minimum state costs assessed in certain criminal cases; increase, and provide for distribution of proceeds to assist victims of criminal sexual conduct. Amends sec. 1j, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1j). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'07, HB 5056'07, HB 5057'07
Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Referred to committee on appropriations

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State financing and management; purchasing; standards for use of vehicles in the state fleet; establish. Amends secs. 208, 304, 555, 821 & 8202 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.208 et seq.).
Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Read a second time

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Courts; juries; names and addresses of taxpayers; allow to be disclosed to jury boards for selecting jury pools. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4931'07
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Printed bill filed 06/20/2007

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Courts; juries; names of persons receiving public assistance; allow to be disclosed to jury boards for selecting jury pools. Amends sec. 64 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.64). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4931'07
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Printed bill filed 06/20/2007

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Courts; juries; names and addresses of persons receiving unemployment benefits; allow to be disclosed to jury boards for selecting jury pools. Amends 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.1 - 421.75) by adding sec. 54d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4931'07
Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Printed bill filed 06/20/2007

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Courts; juries; lists of persons available for creating juror pools; expand. Amends sec. 1304 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1304) & adds secs. 1310a, 1310b, 1310c & 1310d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4932'07, HB 4933'07, HB 4934'07
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Printed bill filed 06/15/2007

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Law enforcement; investigations; eyewitness identification procedures; revise. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 09/28/2007 - Approved by the governor 9/28/2007 @ 2:45 pm

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Civil procedure; costs and fees; fees to court of appeals; extend time for rollback. Amends sec. 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.321).
Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Read a second time

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Courts; juries; jury pool selection process; revise. Amends secs. 1304, 1312 & 1321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1304 et seq.) & adds secs. 1301c, 1310a & 1310b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4755'07
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/16/2007

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Courts; juries; names and addresses of taxpayers; allow to be given to jury boards for purposes of selecting juror pools. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28).
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/16/2007

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Civil procedure; remedies; correction of inaccurate item in consumer credit reports; establish procedures for civil action in state court. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 8309.
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/11/2007

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Weapons; concealed; exemption for certain state court judges and state court retired judges from concealed weapons no-carry zones; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 & 28.425o).
Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Printed bill filed 04/06/2007

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Civil procedure; other; representation by attorney in small claims; allow in proceedings to enforce judgment. Amends sec. 8409 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8409).
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Family law; child support; inclusion of personal information in an order under the family support act; prohibit unless required by law. Amends sec. 2 of 1966 PA 138 (MCL 552.452).
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Family law; paternity; inclusion of personal information in order of filiation; prohibit unless required by law. Amends sec. 2 of 1956 PA 205 (MCL 722.712).
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Family law; marriage and divorce; certain inclusion of personal information in judgment; prohibit unless required by law. Amends 1846 RS 84 (MCL 552.1 - 552.45) by adding sec. 40.
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/21/2007

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Courts; circuit court; election of chief circuit judges in certain judicial circuits; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 569.
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/21/2007

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Family law; marriage and divorce; marriage ceremony fees; allow county board of commissioners to determine. Amends sec. 874 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.874).
Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/21/2007

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Courts; district court; fees for marriages performed by district judges or magistrates; allow county board of commissioners to determine. Amends sec. 8316 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8316).
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/16/2007

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Courts; other; indigent defense counsel fund; create. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 177. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4473'07
Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/16/2007

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Courts; other; statewide collection procedure for court orders of indigent clients; establish and require attorney of indigent client to assist in collection of fees. Amends secs. 6 & 15, ch. V of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.6 & 765.15) & adds sec. 3d to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4474'07
Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/09/2007

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Civil procedure; civil actions; limitation on recovery amount allowed in small claims suits; revise. Amends sec. 8401 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8401).
Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Printed bill filed 03/08/2007

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Courts; district court; twentieth and twenty-first districts; combine. Amends sec. 8121 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8121).
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Motion to discharge committee approved

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Criminal procedure; sentencing; sentencing juvenile to imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend probate code of 1939 to prohibit. Amends secs. 2d & 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.2d & 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4402'07, HB 4404'07, HB 4405'07
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Motion to discharge committee approved

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Crimes; penalties; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend Michigan penal code to exclude application to juvenile offenders. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 506b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4403'07, HB 4404'07, HB 4405'07