2004 House Bill 6345

Boost certain court fees

Introduced in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Alexander Lipsey (D-60)

To increase from $20 to $40 certain circuit court “motion fees,” and use the money to compensate lawyer-guardians ad litem for visiting clients as required by law. Lawyer-guardians ad litem are appointed by a court for children in child protective proceedings.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 1, 2004

Amendment offered

To correct a drafting error, and establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on April 1, 2005.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To clarify a reference in the bill to another statute.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Failed in the House 45 to 54 (details)

To increase from $20 to $40 certain circuit court “motion fees,” and use the money to compensate lawyer-guardians ad litem for visiting clients as required by law. Lawyer-guardians ad litem are appointed by a court for children in child protective proceedings.