ALLOW CIVIL CELEBRANT TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE S.B. 1166:

SUMMARY OF DISCHARGED BILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Bill 1166 (as discharged) (Senate-passed version)

Sponsor: Senator Veronica Klinefelt

Committee: Local Government (discharged)

 


CONTENT

 

The bill would amend Chapter 83 (Of marriage and the solemnization thereof) of the Revised Statutes of 1846 to align the provisions of Section 16 with the provisions proposed in Senate Bill 1044 (S-2). Senate Bill 1044 (S-2) would allow a civil celebrant, a township supervisor, or a State legislator to solemnize (officially perform) a marriage. "Civil celebrant" would mean an individual who was at least 18 years of age and who worked in accordance with the wishes of the client couple.

 

The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 1044.

 

MCL 551.16 Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill

 

FISCAL IMPACT

 

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

 

Date Completed: 12-13-24 Fiscal Analysts: Joe Carrasco, Jr.

Michael Siracuse

 

 

 

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.