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January 29, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 5
In the Capitol
2/1 Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4416 (Rep. Graham Filler) Probate: other; general amendments to the estates and protected individuals code; provide for.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 4416: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4416: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4417 (Rep. Graham Filler) Vehicles: title; transfer of ownership of vehicle to surviving spouse or heir after owner's death; modify maximum value and adjust for cost of living.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 4417: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4417: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4418 (Rep. Kelly Breen) Probate: other; uniform transfers to minors act; modify amount of transfer allowed.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 4418: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4418: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4419 (Rep. Kelly Breen) Watercraft: other; eligible for issuance of certificate of title transferring deceased owner's interest; increase maximum value of, subject to Consumer Price Index.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 4419: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4419: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4522 (Rep. Kelly Breen) Courts: other; family treatment court; create.
SBM Position on HB 4522: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4522: Support with Amendments.
HB 4523 (Rep. Kara Hope) Courts: other; violent offender eligibility for mental health court; modify.
SBM Position on HB 4523: Support.
HB 4524 (Rep. Joey Andrews) Courts: drug court; termination procedure for drug treatment courts; modify.
SBM Position on HB 4524: Support.
HB 4525 (Rep. Graham Filler) Courts: drug court; violent offender eligibility for drug treatment court; modify.
SBM Position on HB 4525: Support.
2/7 House Appropriations Joint Meeting with Senate Appropriations, 11:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation of Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations.
Legislation Introduced Recently
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
Complete Committee Meeting List
In the Hall of Justice
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-34: Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.967
The proposed amendment of MCR 3.967 would align the rule with MCL 712B.15, as amended in 2016, to clarify the applicability of qualified expert witness testimony in a removal hearing involving an Indian child.
Issued: 1/24/24
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/24
ADM File No. 2023-36: Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.937, 3.950, 3.955, 3.993, and 6.931
The proposed amendments of MCR 3.937, 3.950, 3.955, 3.993, and 6.931 would implement 2023 PA 299 and incorporate additional changes from the SADO/MAACS Youth Defense Project regarding requests for and appointment of appellate counsel in cases involving juveniles.
Issued: 1/24/24
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/24
ADM File No. 2023-36: Proposed Amendments of MCR 3.901, 3.915, 3.916, 3.922, 3.932, 3.933, 3.935, 3.943, 3.944, 3.950, 3.952, 3.955, 3.977, and 6.931 and Proposed Addition of MCR 3.907
The proposed amendments would implement the Justice for Kids and Communities legislation and align with recommendations of the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform.
Issued: 1/24/24
Comment Period Expires: 5/1/24
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-01: Appointment to the Judicial Education Board
Issued: 1/24/24
Effective: Immediately
At the Bar
NEWS
Michigan Attorneys Can Now Register for 2024 Ethics Seminars
The State Bar of Michigan is offering several webinars throughout 2024 to help Michigan attorneys perform their best.
Links of Interest
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