Introduced
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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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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).
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.