Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB1091: Courts: funding; trial court funding; provide for. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & repeals sec. 908 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.908). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1089'26
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
From the introduced text, July 2, 2026:
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 907. (1) A violation of this act, or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, that is designated a civil infraction must not be considered a lesser included offense of a criminal offense. (2) Permission may be granted for payment of a civil fine and costs to be made within a specified period of time or in specified installments but, unless permission is included in the order or judgment, the civil fine and costs must be payable immediately. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person found responsible or responsible "with explanation" for a civil infraction must pay costs as provided in subsection (4) and 1 or more of the following civil fines, as applicable: (a) Except as otherwise provided, for a civil infraction under this act or a local ordinance that substantially corresponds to a provision of this act, the person must be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. (b) If the civil infraction was a moving violation that resulted in an at-fault collision with another vehicle, an …
Sponsors
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
- Damoose, John (R, 37)
- Shink, Sue (D, 14)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- : REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
Votes
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Courts: funding
Common questions
- What is SB1091?
- SB1091 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Courts: funding; trial court funding; provide for. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & repeals sec. 908 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.908). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1089'26.
- What does SB1091 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
- What is the status of SB1091?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1091?
- Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB1091?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1091
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