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July 1, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 27
The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
In the Capitol
Both chambers have adjourned until July 30th.
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 4332 (The Home Rule City Act, Penalties For Certain Blight Offenders) passed the House 69 to 41 on June 27. It now goes to the governor for her signature.
Real Property Law Section Position on HB 4332: Oppose.
HB 4674 (Public Health Code, Certain Medical Procedures For Declawing A Cat) was referred to the House Committee on Government Operations on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 4674: Support.
HB 4718 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Prohibit Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity Of A Victim As A Defense To A Crime) passed the House 56 to 54 on June 27.
LGBTQ+ Law Section on HB 4718: Support.
HB 4883 (A Bill To Prohibit Certain Medical Procedures For Declawing A Cat) was referred to the House Committee on Government Operations on June 26.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 4883: Support.
HB 4924 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Uniform Partition Of Heirs Property Act) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as substitute S-1 on June 26.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4924: Support.
HB 5429 (A Bill To Create The Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program) passed the Senate 35 to 3 on June 26.
SBM Position on HB 5429: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 5429: Support.
HB 5587 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5587: Support.
HB 5588 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5588: Support.
HB 5589 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5589: Support.
HB 5590 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5590: Support.
HB 5591 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5591: Support.
HB 5592 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5592: Support.
HB 5593 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Sentencing Guidelines For Crimes Against Animals) was referred to the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on June 25.
Animal Law Section Position on HB 5593: Support.
HB 5724 (A Bill To Protect The Safety Of Judges And Certain Other Individuals) passed the House 81 to 27 on June 27.
SBM Position on HB 5724: Support.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5724: Support.
SB 150 (Tax Tribunal Act, Methods For Tax Tribunal To Hold Small Claims Hearings) passed the House 104 to 6 on June 26.
SBM Position on SB 150: Support.
SB 175 (The General Property Tax Act, Penalties for Failure to File a Property Tax Transfer Affidavit) Substitute H-2 passed the Senate 20 to 18 on June 26.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 175: Oppose.
SB 688 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Certain Information Sharing For Research Purposes In Juvenile Justice Cases) passed the Senate 34 to 4 on June 26.
SBM Position on SB 688: Support in Concept with Amendments.
Legislation Introduced 6/25–6/27
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2022-56: Proposed Amendment of MRPC 3.7
The proposed amendment of MRPC 3.7 would clarify that in accordance with Const 1963, art 1, § 13, a lawyer can appear in pro per.
Issued: 6/26/24
Comment Period Expires: 10/1/24
NEWS
‘Reunification Day’ Celebrates Putting Families Back Together
At the Bar
NEWS
State Bar of Michigan announces 2024 election results
The State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners will welcome four newly elected members and see the return of three re-elected members.
Joint statement concerning inaction on juvenile justice
The following is a joint statement from the State Bar of Michigan, ACLU of Michigan, Gault Center, and the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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