2015 Senate Bill 138 / Public Act 9

Revise crime victim's rights fund distribution

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 17, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To allocate up to $4.8 million in the current fiscal year to maintain a statewide trauma system statewide trauma system and related emergency medical services program activities. Money in this fund comes from assessments on criminal defendants. Current statute requires it be used for crime victim services and compensation.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 26, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 26, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 12, 2015

Passed in the House 58 to 52 (details)

To allocate up to $4.8 million in the current fiscal year to maintain a statewide trauma system and related emergency medical services program activities. Money in this fund comes from assessments on criminal defendants. Current statute requires it be used for crime victim services and compensation.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 1, 2015