JUROR COMPENSATION & QUALIFICATION

Senate Bill 1448 with House committee amendment

Sponsor: Sen. Mike Goschka

Senate Bill 1452 with House committee amendment

Sponsor: Sen. Martha G. Scott

Addendum to SFA Analysis (12-5-02)

Senate Committee: Judiciary

House Committee: Criminal Justice

ADDENDUM TO SENATE FISCAL AGENCY ANALYSIS OF SB 1448 AND 1452 DATED 11-22-02:

HOUSE COMMITTEE ACTION:

The committee adopted identical amendments to the bills which would change the tie-bar sections. As amended, Senate Bill 1448 would be tie-barred to Senate Bill 1452, House Bill 4090, and House Bills 4551-4553. As amended, Senate Bill 1452 would be tie-barred to Senate Bill 1448, House Bill 4090, and House Bills 4551-4553.

POSITIONS:

A representative of the Genesee County Jury Board testified in support of the increased pay for jurors, but expressed a concern regarding the exclusion of persons with past felony convictions. (12-5-02)

A representative of the Kent County Jury Commission testified in support of the increased pay for jurors, but was opposed to the exclusion of persons with past felony convictions. (12-5-02)

Analyst: S. Stutzky

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.