2023 House Bill 4384

Criminal procedure: sentencing; duties of the Michigan sentencing commission; provide for.

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34b to chapter IX.

House Fiscal Agency Analysis

House Bills 4173 and 4384 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to create the Michigan Sentencing Commission in the Legislative Council and prescribe its membership, procedures, and duties. Among other things, the commission would analyze corrections-related data and develop modifications to the sentencing guidelines.

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 6, 2023

Reported with substitute H-2

June 13, 2023

Substitute H-2 concurred in by voice vote

June 14, 2023

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety