2003 House Bill 5281 / 2004 Public Act 113

Lower bail bond capital standards

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Mickey Mortimer (R-65)

To require a new, lower minimum capital standard for a company that operates solely as a bail bond surety company. The current minimum is $7.5 million. The bill would lower this to $4.5 million, if the company also has $3 million in bond guarantees and securities in another state.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Feb. 18, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

March 10, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 96 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 11, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

May 5, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 11, 2004

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

To require a new, lower minimum capital standard for a company that operates solely as a bail bond surety company. The current minimum is $7.5 million. The bill would lower this to $4.5 million, if the company also has $3 million in bond guarantees and securities in another state.

Received in the House

May 11, 2004

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 21, 2004