2011 House Bill 5128 / 2012 Public Act 333

Create specialty “business courts”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 26, 2011

Introduced by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To create a new specialty “business court” division within local circuit courts, which would specialize in business and commercial disputes greater than $25,000.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39)

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 18, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 20, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To create a new specialty “business court” division within local circuit courts, which would specialize in business and commercial disputes greater than $25,000.

Received in the House

Sept. 20, 2012

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 16, 2012