FELONY PENALTY: MAX. FINE - H.B. 5858: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
House Bill 5858 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Jennifer Faunce
House Committee: Criminal Justice
Senate Committee: Judiciary
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to increase the maximum fine that applies to a felony for which no other punishment is prescribed. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2003.
Currently, the penalty for a felony for which no other punishment is specially prescribed is imprisonment for up to four years, a maximum fine of $2,000, or both. The bill would raise the maximum fine to $5,000.
MCL 750.503 - Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the State.
The bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on local governments. To the extent that it would raise penal fines, the bill would increase funds available to public libraries.
- Fiscal Analyst: Bethany WicksallS0102\s5858sa
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.