2001 House Bill 5151 / 2002 Public Act 265

Introduced in the House

Oct. 9, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To cap the size of a bond a defendant is required to post in order to appeal a civil judgement, unless a preponderance of the evidence indicates that the assets covered under the judgement are being dissipated or diverted to avoid payment.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

Feb. 13, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 14, 2002

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2002

To cap the size of a bond a defendant is required to post in order to appeal a civil judgement, unless a preponderance of the evidence indicates that the assets covered under the judgement are being dissipated or diverted to avoid payment.

May 2, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 2, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

May 8, 2002