Civil procedure: civil actions; portion of fines in certain state civil infraction actions under NREPA; dedicate to grant program to assist farmers affected by PFAS. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5965'24
Impact
The reallocation of civil fines as proposed in HB5966 is significant because it ensures that public libraries continue to receive financial support, which they may have lost after several state statutes were re-designated from misdemeanors to civil infractions. This amendment could help alleviate budget shortfalls that libraries might face, especially in light of changing legal definitions that affect traditional sources of funding.
Summary
House Bill 5966 aims to amend the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating the way civil fines are allocated. Specifically, the bill stipulates that civil fines from violations of state statutes should be exclusively directed to support public libraries and county law libraries, akin to how penal fines from misdemeanor violations had been treated in the past. This change seeks to maintain a crucial revenue stream for libraries, which have historically relied on these funds for their operational budgets.
Contention
Notably, the bill includes a provision that exempt certain civil infractions related to environmental protection from this financial reallocation. This exemption has raised questions about its implications on funding for other state priorities and whether it adequately balances the needs of various sectors, including environmental initiatives and library funding. The ability of the bill to link and rely on the passage of additional bills highlights some legislative complexities that could affect its future enactment.
Same As
Environmental protection: other; grant program for farmers affected by polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS); create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 402.
Civil procedure: civil actions; fines for use of wheeled vehicle on snowmobile trail; allow deposit in recreational snowmobile trail improvement subaccount. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4459'23
Civil procedure: civil actions; civil action for making a false representation in assisted reproduction; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2980. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4178'23
Traffic control: civil infraction procedures; revised judicature act; revise to reflect distribution of certain fines to school districts. Amends secs. 8379 & 8396 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8379 & 600.8396). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4928'23, HB 4930'23
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; modify period of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4484'23, HB 4482'23
Civil procedure: civil actions; storage of firearms; provide civil liability for improper storage. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding secs. 2980 & 2981. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4144'23
Civil procedure: costs and fees; revised judicature act; revise to reflect the distribution of certain fines related to automated speed enforcement systems. Amends sec. 8379 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8379). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4132'23
Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4482'23
Environmental protection: other; grant program for farmers affected by polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS); create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 402.
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; extend period of limitations, and add grace period for past occurrences. Amends sec. 5851b of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5851b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4484'23, HB 4483'23
Civil procedure: civil actions; immunity from civil action for individual who uses force in compliance with self-defense act; provide for. Amends secs. 2922b & 2922c of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2922b & 600.2922c).