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March 4, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 10
In the Capitol
3/5 House Criminal Justice, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 5271 (Rep. Kara Hope) Criminal procedure: DNA; post-conviction DNA testing; modify.
SBM Position on HB 5271: Support.
HB 5431 (Rep. Joey Andrews) Civil procedure: remedies; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify evidence requirements.
Refer to the House Committee on Judiciary:
HB 5392 (Rep. Sarah Lightner) Criminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify.
3/5 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, Insurance & Financial Services, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.
SBM Position on Executive Budget for the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year: Support.
3/5 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS, 1:30 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency;
Presentation from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.
3/6 House Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation by Michigan State Appellate Defender Office - Discussion on FY 2024-25 Budget Request.
SBM Position on Executive Budget for the Department of the Judiciary for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year: Support.
3/6 House Judiciary, 10:30 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 5429 (Rep. Christine Morse) Children: services; court-appointed special advocate program; create.
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 5387 (Business Corporation Act, Create Benefit Corporations) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as substitute H-1, which was adopted by the House on February 28.
Business Law Section Position on HB 5387:Support.
HB 5388 (Business Corporation Act, General Revisions Concerning Formation Of Benefit Corporations) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as substitute H-1, which was adopted by the House on February 28.
Business Law Section Position on HB 5388: Support.
SB 498 (Probate Code Of 1939, Change In Foster Care Placement) passed the Senate unanimously on February 28.
Children’s’ Law Section Position on SB 498: Support the bill contingent on the removal of section (1)(c)(iv) while also urging the Legislature to remove ICWA/MIFPA cases from the Foster Care Review Board process altogether.
Legislation Introduced February 27–29, 2024
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
NEWS
The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on March 20, 2024. To view the notice, click here.
At the Bar
NEWS
State Bar of Michigan to celebrate attorneys with 50 years of service
The State Bar of Michigan will host its annual 50-Year Golden Celebration luncheon on May 23, 2024.
State Bar of Michigan to host Virtual Wellness Event
The State Bar of Michigan’s next Virtual Wellness Event will take place on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10 a.m.
State Bar of Michigan 2024 Election Information
Nominating petitions for the 2024 State Bar of Michigan election are now available.
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee’s Brunch for Bars
The State Bar of Michigan invites you to join us for Brunch for Bars on Sunday, April 21, to network and collaborate with bar leaders from around the state.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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