MARRIAGE CEREMONY FEES

House Bill 6050

Sponsor:  Rep. John Proos

Committee:  Local Government and Urban Policy

Complete to 5-16-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6050 AS INTRODUCED 5-10-06

The bill would amend Chapter 8 (Probate Courts) of the Revised Judicature Act to allow county boards of commissioners to establish the fee probate courts may charge for performing a marriage ceremony.  The current fee is $10, and was established with the enactment of Public Act 264 of 1972 (see the former Probate Code, C.L. 1970, §701.17).  Probate judges can waive the fee for indigent parties.

MCL 600.874

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would allow for increased court revenue at the discretion of the county.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

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.