
House Bill 5046
MECRA, MAPCR, and MAFCR are pleased to announce the newly introduced House Bill 5046 - Page Rate Increase for transcripts in the state of Michigan. This long-awaited increase has caused a shortage of court reporters and recorder along with causing a crisis producing the official record.
We are charged as the "guardian" of a precise record that can change the lives of so many in the legal system.
Join us in making history and making a change for our industry.

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What's next on HB 5046
10/12/2023
HB 5046 was filed with the House on September 26th. Things have moved very quickly, and it is our understanding there is a possibility the House Criminal Justice Committee will be voting on HB 5046 next Tuesday, October 17th, but it has not been officially added to the agenda. It may be as late as Monday afternoon before we have confirmation, so be on the lookout for an updated email blast. It would be wonderful if we could have as many people present to show support to pass the Bill. Let us know if you think you might be able to attend.
Criminal Justice Committee meets Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at
Location: Room 519, House Office Building, Lansing, MI
124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing MI 48933
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In addition to attending the Committee Hearing, writing a letter to the Committee expressing your views on why this bill is so important to you is vital to its passage. We would like to have as many letters as possible submitted prior to the next hearing. It is good to keep things short and to the point but express your personal experience and how this stagnant page rate has affected you. If you are no longer preparing transcripts, it would still be helpful to express why you left the profession.
Criminal Justice Committee Members and Emails:
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Rep. Kara Hope (Democrat) District-74: karahope@house.mi.gov CHAIR
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Rep. Joey Andrews (Democrat) District-38: JoeyAndrews@house.mi.gov MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
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Rep. Graham Filler (Republican) District-93: GrahamFiller@house.mi.gov MINORITY VICE CHAIR
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Rep. Tyrone Carter (Democrat) District-1: tyronecarter@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Kelly Breen (Democrat) District-21: KellyBreen@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Stephanie A. Young (Democrat) District-16: stephanieyoung@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Noah Arbit (Democrat) District-20: NoahArbit@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Emily Dievendorf (Democrat) District-77: EmilyDievendorf@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (Democrat) District-75: PenelopeTsernoglou@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Mike Mueller (Republican) District-72: MikeMueller@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Robert J. Bezotte (Republican) District-50: RobertBezotte@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Mike Harris (Republican) District-52: MikeHarris@house.mi.gov
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Rep. Brian BeGole (Republican) District-71: BrianBeGole@house.mi.gov
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Committee Clerk: Melissa Sweet msweet@house.mi.gov
Thank you in advance for your time.

Page Rate Increase Legislative Team
Join us at the next meeting on
11/4/2023 9 am via Zoom.
CERs
Robin Fisette
Kris Fuller
Jodi Gordon
Tami Marsh
Lyn Searles
Kris Shaneour
CSRs
Cheryl Farmer
Dawn Houghton
Jessica James
Shacara Mapp
Rochelle McNally
Kelli Werner
Freelance CERs/CSRs
Jacqueline Reed
Kristen Shankleton
Amy Shankleton-Novess
Theresa Stevens
Kara VanDam