Introduced
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To eliminate election districts within the eighth judicial district in Kalamazoo County. Judges in the district are elected in three separate geographic areas, but operate a consolidated court. The bill’s supporters contend that this means some citizens find themselves before district judges they had no role in electing.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 20 to 14 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that establishes staggered terms for the judges in the district.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)
To eliminate election districts within the eighth judicial district in Kalamazoo County. Judges in the district are elected in three separate geographic areas, but operate a consolidated court. The bill’s supporters contend that this means some citizens find themselves before district judges they had no role in electing.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
