Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes related to the employment of minors; provide for. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b).
This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to include specific rules for crimes involving the employment of minors. It directly affects judges and prosecutors who determine punishments for offenses related to child labor violations. The key provision requires that these cases be handled according to the updated guidelines set forth in the amendment. By modifying the existing code, the legislation ensures a standardized approach to sentencing for this specific category of crime.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Sep 7, 2023
Last action Dec 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 13, 2024
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 18, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Dec 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 519 Yeas 56 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 54
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Oct 19, 2023
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Sep 7, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Labor
lower
Sep 7, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative Helena Scott
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Skaggs
DDemocratic
Co
Will Snyder
DDemocratic
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