DIST. COURT MAGISTRATES' AUTHORITY                                                       H.B. 4184:

                                                                                 SUMMARY OF DISCHARGED BILL

House Bill 4184 (as discharged)

Sponsor:  Representative Amos O'Neal

House Committee:  Judiciary

Senate Committee:  Judiciary and Public Safety (discharged)

Date Completed:  12-7-22

CONTENT

The bill would amend Chapter 85 (Magistrates) the Revised Judicature Act to authorize a district court magistrate to hear, preside over, and conduct admissions, admissions with explanation, motions to set aside default or withdraw admissions, and information hearings in civil infraction actions under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act and civil fine actions under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, as applicable.

MCL 600.8512                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Stephen P. Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State government but could have a positive impact on local court systems in that it would provide greater discretion to local courts in the management of caseloads. It is not anticipated that the bill would alter the level of work or number of cases for local courts.

                                                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Michael Siracuse

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.