JACKSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT - S.B. 824 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 824 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman

Committee: Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to remove Jackson County from the list of counties currently authorized to have two probate judges. Upon the bill's effective date, then, Jackson County would be authorized to have only one probate judge.

MCL 600.803 - Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would result in savings to the State and the County of Jackson. The State currently pays $119,582 in salary and fringe benefits for each full-time probate judge. The county also would realize savings from reduced support staff costs and amounts that are allocated for health insurance for judges at the local level.

Date Completed: 2-18-98 - Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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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.