2003 House Bill 4743 / Public Act 75

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Lorence Wenke (R-63)

To impose a minimum state court cost assessment as a condition of parole for those convicted in criminal cases. This bill is one of many bills authorizing fee increases Gov. Jennifer Granholm is proposing to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget. This bill is part of a legislative package which would fix the amount of various court fees and reduce the discretion of judges to waive fees in certain cases.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

With amendments.

June 18, 2003

Amendment offered

To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 19, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 26, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To impose a minimum state court cost assessment as a condition of parole for those convicted in criminal cases. This bill is one of many bills authorizing fee increases Gov. Jennifer Granholm is proposing to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue in the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget. This bill is part of a legislative package which would fix the amount of various court fees and reduce the discretion of judges to waive fees in certain cases.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2003