Courts: funding; trial court funding; provide for. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & repeals sec. 908 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.908). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1089'26
This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to clarify how civil traffic infractions are handled in court, specifically preventing them from being treated as lesser included offenses of criminal charges. It establishes specific fine ranges for various violations, such as speeding and equipment failures, while also setting a maximum cost limit of $100 for court expenses. The legislation allows judges to order treatment or education programs for offenders and requires courts to publish schedules of fines that must account for indigent defendants. Additionally, it mandates that courts waive fines and costs if a driver repairs defective safety equipment before their court date.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 2, 2026
Last action Jul 2, 2026
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Jul 2, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
Jul 2, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Party
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Mary Cavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
John Damoose
RRepublican
Co
Stephanie Chang
DDemocratic
Co
Sue Shink
DDemocratic
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