2002 Senate Bill 1028 / Public Act 723

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Thaddeus McCotter (R-9)

To increase the default fines for crimes whose penalties are not specified by statute. The increase is from $2,000 to $5,000 for felonies, and for misdemeanors from $200 to $500.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 20, 2002

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 20, 2002

Dec. 12, 2002

Motion by Rep. Mike Kowall (R-44)

That the amendments be considered separately.

The motion passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To remove the felony provisions from the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 93 to 3 (details)

To increase the default fines for misdemeanors whose penalties are not specified by statute. The increase is from $200 to $500.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 30, 2002