2005 Senate Bill 448 / Public Act 326

Expand trial court concurrent jurisdiction

Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To allow a system of concurrent jurisdiction among trial courts, in which probate judges have the same authority as district judges, including jurisdiction over small claims and civil infraction actions. The bill would also revise the per-day salary of a retired judge assigned to active judicial service, and make other minor changes relating to the operation and administration of Michigan courts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 25, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 9, 2005

Amendment offered

To establish that the Supreme Court has final say on certain court procedures, and that a conservation officer can serve civil process.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 10, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 30, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 7, 2005

Substitute offered

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To repeal a certain case appeal fee.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. William Van Regenmorter (R-74)

To clarify a definition contained in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To allow a system of concurrent jurisdiction among trial courts, in which probate judges have the same authority as district judges, including jurisdiction over small claims and civil infraction actions. The bill would also revise the per-day salary of a retired judge assigned to active judicial service, and make other minor changes relating to the operation and administration of Michigan courts.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2005

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 27, 2005