S.B. 824: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - JACKSON COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Senate Bill 824 (as introduced 12-2-97)

Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman

Committee: Judiciary

Date Completed: 2-17-98

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to provide that, effective January 1, 1999, Jackson County would have only one probate court judge. Jackson County currently is authorized to have two probate judges.

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.

- Fiscal Analyst: B. BowermanS9798\S824SA

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.