2002 House Bill 6006 / Public Act 567

Introduced in the House

May 7, 2002

Introduced by Rep. James Koetje (R-74)

To give courts greater authority and streamline the process relating to the issuance of bench warrants and findings of contempt for persons who fail to make court-ordered child support payments, and require performance bonds for those arrested on such warrants based on the amount of child support in arrears. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary

May 28, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To give courts greater authority and streamline the process relating to the issuance of bench warrants and findings of contempt for persons who fail to make court-ordered child support payments, and require performance bonds for those arrested on such warrants based on the amount of child support in arrears. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2002

July 9, 2002

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 13, 2002

Sept. 17, 2002

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 3, 2002