Bill > HB5452

This bill extends the expiration date—often referred to as a sunset provision—from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028, for a specific authority granted to Michigan trial courts. Under Michigan law (specifically MCL 769.1k, which is part of the state's code of criminal procedure), trial courts are permitted to impose general court operation costs on criminal defendants who plead guilty, no contest (nolo contendere), or are found guilty at trial. These operational expenses include things like staff salaries and benefits, goods and services, and facility maintenance, which courts can assess without having to separately calculate the exact cost incurred for each individual case. By pushing the sunset date back two years, the legislation ensures that trial courts can continue to collect these broad operational costs to help fund their day-to-day administration through the end of 2028.