2003 Senate Bill 461 / Public Act 40

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To allow certain smaller counties to pay a higher salary to probate judges who agree to be full time judges, to participate in the new system of concurrent jurisdictions (between district, circuit, and probate courts), participate in the new family court system, and agree not to engage in the practice of law other than as a judge. The bill also would allow for the possible realignment of the first probate district (Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 14, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 20, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

June 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow certain smaller counties to pay a higher salary to probate judges who agree to be full time judges, to participate in the new system of concurrent jurisdictions (between district, circuit, and probate courts), participate in the new family court system, and agree not to engage in the practice of law other than as a judge. The bill also would allow for the possible realignment of the first probate district (Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties).

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2003

June 19, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 9, 2003