2013 House Bill 4704 / Public Act 172

Restrict legal challenges to county budget

Introduced in the House

May 7, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To restrict legal challenges to the spending levels in a county’s annual budget, establishing that only the county’s chief administrative officer and the chief judge of a court funded by a county have standing to bring such a challenge in court. Also, to establish that the state Court of Appeals is the only venue for such suits. This relates to a recent challenge by the Wayne County Prosecutor over the amount of money the county board appropriated for that office.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 23, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 4, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 5, 2013

Passed in the House 88 to 21 (details)

To restrict legal challenges to the spending levels in a county’s annual budget, establishing that only the county’s chief administrative officer and the chief judge of a court funded by a county have standing to bring such a challenge in court. Also, to establish that the state Court of Appeals is the only venue for such suits, and establish a legal presumption that the amount appropriated is sufficient. This relates to a recent challenge by the Wayne County Prosecutor over the amount of money the county board appropriated for that office.

Received in the Senate

June 6, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 30, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 31, 2013

Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)

To restrict legal challenges to the spending levels in a county’s annual budget, establishing that only "an elected official heading a branch of county government" and the chief judge of a court funded by a county have standing to bring such a challenge in court. Also, to establish that the state Court of Appeals is the only venue for such suits, and establish a legal presumption that the amount appropriated is sufficient. This relates to a recent challenge by the Wayne County Prosecutor over the amount of money the county board appropriated for that office.

Received in the House

Oct. 31, 2013

Nov. 6, 2013

Passed in the House 87 to 22 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 18, 2013