S.B. 741: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - COLLECTION SERVICES TO COURTS

Senate Bill 741 (as introduced 10-7-97)

Sponsor: Senator Harry Gast

Committee: Appropriations

Date Completed: 10-8-97

CONTENT

Senate Bill 741 repeals the sunset of January 1, 1998, for Public Act 316 of 1993. That Act allows circuit, district, and municipal courts, and their funding units, to enter into agreements with the Michigan Department of Treasury for the collection of past due amounts owed to courts. The Department of Treasury receives a collection fee for costs associated with collection services. The balance of collected funds are distributed as required by law.

MCL 12.131 et al.

FISCAL IMPACT

Six district courts currently have contracts with the Department of Treasury under the Act. The Department of Treasury has collected $13.7 million since the Act's inception in 1994.

- Fiscal Analyst: B. BowermanS9798\S741SA

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.