DISTRICT COURT: TOBACCO OFFENSE - S.B. 537 (S-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 537 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor: Senator Robert Geake

Committee: Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Penal Code to give the district court concurrent jurisdiction over a case in which a minor used a tobacco product on school property. (Under current law, the family division of circuit court has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving juveniles.)

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bills 538 and 539.

MCL 750.473 - Legislative Analyst: S. Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have a minimal fiscal impact regarding court costs.

Date Completed: 11-14-97 - 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.