Bill > SB0694

This bill amends several sections of Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to change references from the August primary election to the May primary election across different types of judicial appointments, including circuit, probate, and district judgeships. The bill requires that when new judicial positions are proposed or additional judgeships are created, county boards of commissioners must approve the creation by resolution, and the county clerk must file that resolution with the state court administrator before the May primary election. These changes standardize the timing and process for approving new judicial positions across different court levels, ensuring that each county has an opportunity to approve new judgeships through a formal resolution process. The bill maintains existing provisions about county responsibilities, such as accepting potential expenses related to new judgeships, and preserves the state's obligation to fund a portion of new judges' salaries. The amendments are technical in nature, primarily updating references to the primary election month and making minor language clarifications. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and is contingent on the passage of a companion bill.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0694