Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan

October 16, 2023
Volume 21, Issue 40

At the Capitol

10/17 House Criminal Justice, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
SB 471 (Sen. Stephanie Chang) Crimes: weapons; possession of firearms and ammunition by persons convicted of misdemeanor involving domestic violence; prohibit.
SB 472 (Sen. Stephanie Chang) Crimes: weapons; sentencing guidelines; update.
SB 528 (Sen. Sue Shink) Crimes: other; penalties for certain offenses committed when victim and offender have a domestic relationship; provide for.
HB 4917 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff) Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guideline for assault and battery on certain vehicle operators and employees; provide for.
HB 4918 (Rep. Samantha Steckloff) Crimes: assaultive; assault or battery of certain vehicle operators and employees; prohibit under certain circumstances, and provide for penalties.
HB 5046 (Rep. Nate Shannon) Civil procedure: costs and fees; fees for transcripts; increase.
HB 5017 (Rep. Amos O'Neal) Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require.

10/17 House Families, Children & Seniors, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4547 (Rep. Will Snyder) Family law: marriage and divorce; marriage license fee; increase and earmark.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4547: Support with Recommended Amendments.
Presentation by the Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Task Force.

10/18 House Tax Policy, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda Item of Interest:
SB 150 (Sen. Stephanie Chang) Property tax: tax tribunal; methods for tax tribunal to hold small claims hearings; expand to include telephonically or by videoconferencing.
SBM Position on SB 150: Support.

Recent Legislative Action:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4421 (William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim's Rights Act, Certain Public Video Recordings Of Court Proceedings) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety without amendment on October 3rd.
SBM Position on HB 4421: Support HB 4421 with amendments to provide that a victim’s image must be blurred, and that blurring does not apply to contemporaneous streaming.
Criminal Law Section Position on HB 4421: Support with Recommended Amendments.

HB 4423 (William Van Regenmorter Crime Victim's Rights Act, Victim Impact Statements) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety without amendment on October 3rd.
SBM Position on HB 4423: Support.

HB 4516 (An Act To Provide For The Prevention And Treatment Of Domestic And Sexual Violence) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety without amendment on October 3rd.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4516: Support.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4625 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Use Of Screening Tool For Minors Eligible For A Certain Diversion Option) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4625: Support.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4626 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Length Of Time Youth Can Be Placed On Precourt Diversion Program) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4626: Support with amendment to eliminate the possibility of restitution being used to exclude eligibility for pre-court diversion and the consent calendar, and to provide adequate criteria for determining when diversion should be extended beyond 3 months.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4628 (Probate Code Of 1939, Use Of Screening Tool For Minors Sought To Be Placed On The Consent Calendar) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4628: Support.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4629 (Probate Code Of 1939, Detention Of Juveniles In Certain Circumstances) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4629: Support with Amendments.

The H-3 substitute of HB 4630 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4630: Support.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4636 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Late Fee For Juveniles) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4636: Support.

The H-2 substitute of HB 4637 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Sentenced As Adult Fee) was adopted on October 12th.
SBM Position on HB 4637: Support.

HB 4718 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Prohibit Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity Of A Victim As A Defense To A Crime) was reported out of the House Committee on Criminal Justice without amendment on October 3rd.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 4718: Support.

HB 4850 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Exemption From Jury Service For Certain Military Personnel) was reported out of the House Committee on Criminal Justice as substitute H-1 on October 10th.
SBM Position on HB 4850: Support.

SB 103 (Natural Resources And Environmental Protection Act, Requirements For Sports Fishing Guides) having been reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation without amendment was read a third time on the House floor on October 12th.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 103: Support.

SB 104 (Natural Resources And Environmental Protection Act, Commercial Hunting Guides) having been reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation without amendment was read a third time on the House floor on October 5th.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 104: Support.

SB 105 (Natural Resources And Environmental Protection Act, Exclusive Authority To Regulate Sport Fishing) having been reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation without amendment was read a third time on the House floor on October 5th.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 105: Support.

SB 148 (An Act To License And Regulate Dealers In And Research Facilities Using Dogs And Cats For Research Purposes) was reported out of the House Committee on Agriculture without amendment on October 4th.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 148: Support.

SB 149 (An Act To License And Regulate Dealers In And Research Facilities Using Dogs And Cats For Research Purposes) was reported out of the House Committee on Agriculture as substitute H-2 on October 4th.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 149: Support.

SB 248 (Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Age Requirement For The Use Of A Courtroom Support Dog) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as substitute H-1.
SBM Position on SB 248: Support.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 248: Support.

SB 418 (The Social Welfare Act, County Child Care Fund Reimbursement Rate) passed the Senate 31 to 6 on October 12th. It has been referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice.
SBM Position on SB 418: Support.

SB 419 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Use Of Screening Tool For Minors Eligible For A Certain Diversion Option) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 419: Support.

SB 420 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Length Of Time Youth Can Be Placed On Precourt Diversion Program) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 420: Support with amendment to eliminate the possibility of restitution being used to exclude eligibility for pre-court diversion and the consent calendar, and to provide adequate criteria for determining when diversion should be extended beyond 3 months.

SB 421 (Probate Code Of 1939, Use Of Risk And Needs Assessment For Juveniles In The Juvenile Justice System Before Disposition) passed the Senate 31 to 6 on October 12th. It has been referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice.
SBM Position on SB 421: Support.

SB 422 (Probate Code Of 1939, Use Of Screening Tool For Minors Sought To Be Placed On The Consent Calendar) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 422: Support.

SB 423 (Probate Code Of 1939, Detention Of Juveniles In Certain Circumstances) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 423: Support with Amendments.

SB 424 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 424: Support.

SB 425 (Appellate Defender Act, Include Requirement To Defend Youth) passed the Senate 26 to 11 on October 12th. It has been referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice.
SBM Position on SB 425: Support with Amendments.

SB 428 (Probate Code Of 1939, Juvenile Fines, Fees, And Costs) passed the Senate 26 to 11 on October 12th. It has been referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice.
SBM Position on SB 428: Support.

SB 429 (DNA Identification Profiling System Act, DNA Fine For Juveniles) passed the Senate 26 to 11 on October 12th. It has been referred to the House Committee on Criminal Justice.
SBM Position on SB 429: Support.

SB 430 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Late Fee For Juveniles) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 430: Support.

SB 431 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Sentenced As Adult Fee) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on October 3rd.
SBM Position on SB 431: Support.

Legislation Introduced 10/10–10/12
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law: