Introduced
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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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
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.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
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.
Passed in the House 87 to 22 (details)
