Introduced
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To redirect money derived from certain substance abuse fines to municipal courts, rather than probate courts. At present, a variety of fines (such as those assessed for minors in possession of alcohol) are distributed amongst circuit, district, and probate courts. This bill removes the probate courts from eligibility for this funding, and establishes municipal courts in their place.
Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary
Amendment offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To adopt a number of technical changes to references and provisions contained in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To redirect money derived from certain substance abuse fines to municipal courts, rather than probate courts. At present, a variety of fines (such as those assessed for minors in possession of alcohol) are distributed amongst circuit, district, and probate courts. This bill removes the probate courts from eligibility for this funding, and establishes municipal courts in their place.