HB 5726 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Courts: district court; distribution of fines and costs assessed; modify. Amends secs. 8379 & 8396 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8379 & 600.8396). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4921'23

This bill modifies how fines and court costs are distributed among counties and local governments in Michigan's district courts. It primarily affects county treasurers, local political subdivisions, and the courts that assess these penalties. The legislation updates the rules for allocating money from civil infractions, specifying different percentages that go to libraries versus local governments depending on the type of violation and the district involved. It also clarifies definitions for commercial vehicles and outlines how fines related to specific vehicle code violations should be handled. Additionally, the bill allows local governments to create their own bureaus to process civil infraction admissions if they choose.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2024 Last action Jul 30, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 27, 2024

How they voted

60–50
Passed
Total votes 110
Jun 27, 2024
D Democratic56
55 Yea 1 Nay
98% Yea
R Republican54
5 Yea 49 Nay
90% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jul 30, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Jun 27, 2024
House · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 287 Yeas 60 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 0
May 22, 2024
House · Referred to committee
referred to second reading
May 22, 2024
House · Reported by committee
reported with recommendation without amendment
May 15, 2024
House · Referred to committee
per Rule 41 referred to Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance
May 14, 2024
House · Referred to committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
May 14, 2024
House · Introduced
introduced by Representative Mike McFall
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors