SB0712Introduced in the Senate
Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).
Introduced by Michele Hoitenga, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).
Where it stands
Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-2)
October 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Reported Favorably With Substitute S-2 6/18/2026 · June 23, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Santana | 2 | Yes |
| Stephanie Chang | 3 | Yes |
| Paul Wojno | 10 | Yes |
| Sue Shink | 14 | Yes |
| Jeff Irwin | 15 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced By Senator Michele Hoitenga
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-2) 6/18/2026
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-2)
Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-2)
Substitute (s-2) Concurred In
Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-2)
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