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2015 House Bill 5029: Authorize electronic court records system and fees
Public Act 231 of 2015
Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise R-Plymouth on October 28, 2015
To authorize an electronic system for filing documents in civil cases in state courts, and fees to use and pay for it. This bill adds relevant definitions to state statutes, and is part of a package consisting of House Bill 5027 to 5030 and Senate Bills 531 to 533. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on October 28, 2015
Reported in the House on November 10, 2015
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Klint Kesto R-Commerce Twp. on December 1, 2015
To correct a typo in the text.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 1, 2015
Received in the Senate on December 3, 2015
Referred to the Senate on December 3, 2015
Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones R-Grand Ledge on December 15, 2015
To give the bill a March 1, 2016 effective date.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 15, 2015
Received in the House on December 15, 2015
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 22, 2015