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June 24, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 26
In the Capitol
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 4718 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Prohibit Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity Of A Victim As A Defense To A Crime) passed the Senate 24 to 14 on June 20.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 4718: Support.
HB 5587 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 101 to 8 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5587: Support.
HB 5588 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 101 to 8 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5588: Support.
HB 5589 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 101 to 8 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5589: Support.
HB 5590 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 100 to 9 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5590: Support.
HB 5591 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 100 to 9 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5591: Support.
HB 5592 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 100 to 9 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5592: Support.
HB 5593 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) passed the House 102 to 7 on June 20.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5593: Support.
SB 657 (The Michigan Penal Code, Restitution For Care And Treatment Of Certain Forfeited Animals) passed the Senate 27 to 10 on June 18.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 657: Support.
SB 658 (The Michigan Penal Code, Restitution For Care And Treatment Of Certain Forfeited Animals) passed the Senate 27 to 10 on June 18.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 658: Support.
Legislation Introduced 6/18, 6/20
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-38: Proposed Amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319
The proposed amendments of MCR 2.625, 7.115, 7.219 and 7.319 would: (1) require courts to stay enforcement of taxed costs while an appeal is pending or until time for filing an appeal has passed, (2) align the timeframe for filing a bill of costs in the Court of Appeals with the timeframe for filing an application for leave to appeal, (3) incorporate into MCR 7.219 the Court of Appeals internal operating procedure 7.219(B) that allows, upon reversal of a Court of Appeals decision, the new prevailing party to file a new bill of costs in the Court of Appeals, and (4) include in the lists of taxable costs those costs awarded in the lower court in accordance with MCL 600.2445(4).
Issued: 6/18/24
Comment period expires: 10/1/24
ADM File No. 2024-06: Proposed Amendment of MCR 3.306
In accordance with MCL 600.4501(2), the proposed amendment of MCR 3.306(B)(3)(b) would prohibit a court from granting leave to a private individual who is bringing a quo warranto action that relates to the offices of electors of President and Vice President of the United States.
Issued: 6/18/24
Comment period expires: 10/1/24
APPOINTMENT
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment to the Foreign Language Board of Review
Issued: 6/18/24
Effective: Immediately
NEWS
Supreme Court to Hold ‘Michigan Reunification Day’ Celebration in Wayne County for the First Time
At the Bar
NEWS
New virtual support group for attorneys starting in July
The SBM’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a virtual support group for attorneys to work through stress and improve their overall well-being.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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