2015 House Bill 5029 / Public Act 231

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 28, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To authorize an electronic system for filing documents in civil cases in state courts, and fees to use and pay for it. This bill adds relevant definitions to state statutes, and is part of a package consisting of House Bill 5027 to 5030 and Senate Bills 531 to 533.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 1, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto (R-39)

To correct a typo in the text.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 2, 2015

Passed in the House 93 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 15, 2015

Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To give the bill a March 1, 2016 effective date.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize an electronic system for filing documents in civil cases in state courts, and fees to use and pay for it. This bill adds relevant definitions to state statutes, and is part of a package consisting of House Bill 5027 to 5030 and Senate Bills 531 to 533.

Received in the House

Dec. 15, 2015

Dec. 16, 2015

Passed in the House 93 to 13 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 22, 2015