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February 26, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 9
In the Capitol
2/27 House Criminal Justice, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4427 (Rep. Stephanie A. Young) Civil rights: public records; limited access to public records; provide for incarcerated individuals.
2/27 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Insurance and Financial Services, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Presentation on the FY 2024-25 Executive Budget Recommendation.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislative Action Last Week:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4522 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Family Treatment Court) passed the Senate 35 to 2 on February 22. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
SBM Position on HB 4522: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4523: Support with Amendments.
HB 4523 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Violent Offender Eligibility For Mental Health Court) passed the Senate 34 to 3 on February 22. It was returned to the House in its substitute.
SBM Position on HB 4523: Support.
HB 4524 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Termination Procedure For Drug Treatment Courts) passed the Senate 32 to 5 on February 22. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
SBM Position on HB 4524: Support.
HB 4525 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Violent Offender Eligibility For Drug Treatment Courts) passed the Senate 32 to 5 on February 22. It was returned to the House in its substitute.
SBM Position on HB 4525: Support.
HB 4676 (Foster Care And Adoption Services Act, Education Requirements For Children Placed In Foster Care) passed the Senate 36 to 0 on February 21. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4676: Support.
HB 4677 (Foster Care And Adoption Services Act, Assessments Of Education Facilities At Child Care Institutions) passed the Senate 36 to 0 on February 21. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4677: Support.
HB 4678 (The Revised School Code, Assessments Of Education Facilities At Child Care Institutions) passed the Senate 37 to 0 on February 21. It now moves onto the Governor for her signature.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 4678: Support.
SB 498 (Probate Code Of 1939, Change In Foster Care Placement) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Housing & Human Services with substitute S-1.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 498.
Legislation Introduced February 12 – February 22, 2024
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
NEWS
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At the Bar
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Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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