September 30, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 38

In the Capitol

10/2 Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety, 11 a.m. MORE 
Agenda: 
SB 922 (Sen. Veronica Klinefelt) Civil procedure: personal protection orders; elder and vulnerable adult personal protection order; provide for.
SB 923 (Sen. Sarah Anthony) Crimes: definitions; definition of racketeering; include embezzlement from a vulnerable adult.
SB 924 (Sen. Kevin Hertel) Crimes: embezzlement; embezzlement from vulnerable adults and the estates of vulnerable adults; provide penalties and steps for property recovery. 
SB 925 (Sen. Jeff Irwin) Disabilities: other; vulnerable adult multidisciplinary teams; provide for. 
SB 870 (Sen. Sean McCann) Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for.
SB 997 (Sen. Stephanie Chang) Civil procedure: remedies; wrongful imprisonment compensation act; modify evidence requirements. 
SBM Position on SB 997: Support.
SB 1014 (Sen. Jeff Irwin) Criminal procedure: DNA; post-conviction DNA testing; modify.
SBM Position on SB 1014: Support.

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 5204 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Jurisdiction Of The Court Of Appeals) passed the House 109 to 0 on September 25th.
SBM Position on HB 5204: Support.

HB 5393 (Probate Code Of 1939, Default Maximum Time For A Juvenile To Complete The Terms Of A Consent Calendar Case Plan) passed the Senate 28 to 10 on September 25th.
SBM Position on HB 5393: Support.

The Senate Substitute S-2 of HB 5429 (A Bill To Create The Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program) passed the House 96 to 13 on September 25th.
SBM Position on HB 5429: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position on HB 5429: Support.

At the Court

RULE AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-05: Amendment of MCR 7.306
The amendment of MCR 7.306 establishes a procedure for two new original actions in the Supreme Court related to presidential elections in conformity with MCL 168.46 (as amended by 2023 PA 269) and MCL 168.845a (as adopted by 2023 PA 255).
Issued: 9/25/24
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2022-10: Amendment of MCR 8.126
The amendment of MCR 8.126 clarifies and streamlines the process for pro hac vice admission to practice in Michigan courts. Specific changes include updated terms and definitions, a new exception to the annual 5-case limitation, waiver of fees for certain foreign attorneys, clarifying the duration and scope of the temporary admission, and setting out a procedure in the event a sponsoring attorney withdraws from sponsoring the foreign attorney.
Issued: 9/25/24
Effective: 1/1/25

DECLINED TO ADOPT
ADM File No. 2022-24: Proposed Amendments of MCR 6.907, 6.909, and 6.933
Issued: 9/25/24
Effective: Immediately

At the Bar

NEWS

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Links of Interest

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