Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 708 — Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes involving the ownership of a dangerous animal or a vicious dog; modify. Amends sec. 12m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0709'17

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 05, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    0 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  2. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  3. REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT

  4. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

  5. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WAYNE SCHMIDT

Sponsors

  • 37 · Cosponsor
  • David Knezek · Cosponsor
  • David Robertson · Cosponsor
  • Steven Bieda · Cosponsor
  • Wayne Schmidt · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • 37
  • David Knezek
  • David Robertson
  • Steven Bieda
  • Wayne Schmidt

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 708?
SB 708 is sponsored by 37, David Knezek, David Robertson, Steven Bieda, and Wayne Schmidt.
What is the current status of SB 708?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 05, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 708?
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