Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic rate adjustment for officers of the court, prioritizes judicial integrity in Michigan with first increase in more than three decades
NCRA proudly applauds the Michigan legislature for the successful passage of House Bill 5046 and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for signing the measure on January 17. HB 5046 gained bipartisan support to provide the first page-rate adjustment for court reporters in Michigan since 1986.
“NCRA members advocated for Governor Whitmer to sign HB 5046 through our grassroots mobilization efforts in the later part of 2024,” said NCRA President Keith R. Lemons, FAPR, RPR, CRR (Ret.). “The messages from NCRA members delivered to Lansing advocating for this long overdue adjustment were heard, and we are grateful for that,” he added.
“Thanks to Governor Whitmer and the legislature, the first increase adjustment is now being implemented in Michigan since 1986,” said NCRA Executive Director Dave Wenhold, CAE, PLC. “When state leaders and NCRA coordinate efforts, we deliver for our members who have always put the record first since 1899,” he added. Stenographic court reporters are officers of the court who capture the spoken word, creating an official record of events called a transcript.
“A court reporter’s work plays a significant role in both the administration and restoration of justice,” said Colin Brehm, NCRA’s State Government Relations Manager. “Thanks to Governor Whitmer, Michigan recognizes that as well as the crucial role stenographic court reporters serve as public servants.”
“Stenographic court reporters are the unsung heroes of our judicial system, serving with unwavering dedication to ensure that every word spoken in court is accurately recorded for posterity,” noted Lemons. “Their commitment to precision, confidentiality, and professionalism underpins the integrity of legal proceedings across Michigan and the country,” he added.
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