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December 16, 2024
Volume 22, Issue 47
In the Capitol
NOTE: Committee information is up to date as of the date and time the Public Policy update was published. It may not reflect the most recent committee postings or agendas.
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 4173 (The Code of Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice Policy Commission) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety as Substitute S-7 on December 11.
SBM Position on HB 4173: Support with Amendments.
Criminal Law Section Position on HB 4713: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4547 (An Act Establishing The Minimum Ages For Contracting Marriages, Marriage License Fee) passed the House 56 to 53 on December 12.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4547: Support with Recommended Amendments.
HB 4630 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) passed the Senate 26 to 10 on December 12.
SBM Position on HB 4630: Support.
HB 4924 S-1 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Uniform Partition Of Heirs Property Act) passed the House 96 to 10 on December 10. It now goes to the Governor for her signature.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4924: Support.
HB 5046 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Fees For Transcripts) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety and placed on the order of third reading in the Senate of December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5046: Neutral on the bill due to the absence of a fee waiver for indigent parties and parties represented by pro bono counsel in civil matters.
Negligence Law Section Position on HB 5046: Support.
HB 5204 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Jurisdiction Of The Court Of Appeals) passed the Senate 36 to 0 on December 11. It now goes to the Governor for her signature.
SBM Position on HB 5204: Support.
HB 5271 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Post-Conviction DNA Testing) passed the House 56 to 52 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5271: Support.
HB 5300 (Probate Code of 1939, Name Change Proceedings) passed the House 56 to 0 on December 13.
SBM Position on HB 5300: Support.
LGBTQ+ Law Section Position on HB 5300: Support.
HB 5431 (Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act, Modify Evidence Requirements) passed the House 56 to 52 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5431: Support.
HB 5724 S-3 (A Bill To Protect The Safety Of Judges And Certain Other Individuals) passed the Senate 23 to 14 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5724: Support.
Family Law Section on HB 5724: Support.
HB 5788 (A Bill To Enact The Uniform Public Expression Protection Act) passed the House 100 to 8 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5788: Support.
HB 5882 (Michigan Law On Notarial Acts, Use Of Communication Technology To Perform Electronic Notarizations And Remote Electronic Notarizations) passed the House 91 to 17 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5882: Support.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5882: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 5882: Support.
HB 5883 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Allowing Electronic Signing And Witnessing Of Certain Documents Under Certain Conditions) passed the House 89 to 19 on December 10.
SBM Position on HB 5883: Support.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5883: Support with Recommended Amendments.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 5883: Support.
HB 5985 (The Judges Retirement Act Of 1992, Naming A Special Needs Trust As Beneficiary) passed the House 90 to 19 on December 11.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5985: Support.
HB 5986 (State Employees' Retirement Act, Naming A Special Needs Trust As Beneficiary) passed the House 91 to 18 on December 11.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5986: Support.
HB 5987 (The Public School Employees Retirement Act Of 1979, Naming A Special Needs Trust As Beneficiary) passed the House 90 to 19 on December 11.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5987: Support.
HB 5988 (State Police Retirement Act Of 1986, Naming A Special Needs Trust As Beneficiary) passed the House 91 to 18 on December 11.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 5988: Support.
HB 5998 (Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act, Verified Affidavit In Custody Orders) passed the House 98 to 10 on December 10.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5998: Support.
SB 248 H-1 (Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Age Requirement For The Use Of A Courtroom Support Dog) passed the Senate 35 to 0 on December 12.
SBM Position on SB 248: Support.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 248: Support.
SB 656 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, Financial Duties Of Guardians And Conservators) passed the Senate 33 to 0 on December 13.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 656: Oppose.
SB 688 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Certain Information Sharing For Research Purposes In Juvenile Justice Cases) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary as Substitute H-1 on December 11.
SBM Position on SB 688: Support in Concept with Amendments.
SB 809 (A Bill To Enact The Uniform Premarital And Marital Agreements Act) passed the Senate 23 to 13 on December 12.
Family Law Section Position on SB 809: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 809: Oppose.
SB 813 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Consideration Of Videorecorded Statements In Certain Proceedings) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary without amendments on December 11.
SBM Position on SB 813: Oppose.
Criminal Law Section on SB 813: Oppose.
SB 922 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Elder And Vulnerable Adult Personal Protection Order) was reported out of the House Committee on Families, Children & Seniors without amendments on December 10.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 922: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 922: Oppose.
SB 923 (The Michigan Penal Code, Definition Of Racketeering) was reported out of the House Committee on Families, Children & Seniors without amendments on December 10.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 923: Support.
SB 924 (The Michigan Penal Code, Embezzlement From Vulnerable Adults And The Estates Of Vulnerable Adults) was reported out of the House Committee on Families, Children & Seniors without amendments on December 10.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 924: Support.
SB 925 (A Bill To Provide For The Creation Of A Vulnerable Adult Multidisciplinary Team) was reported out of the House Committee on Families, Children & Seniors without amendments on December 10.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 925: Support.
SB 936 (Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Prohibited Conduct Of Court Reporter, Court Recorder, Stenomask Reporter, Or Owner Of Firm) passed the Senate 33 to 3 on December 11.
SBM Position on SB 936: Support.
SB 999 (Child Protection Law, Acknowledgement Of Child Protective Services Cases To Certain Media Sources) passed the Senate 20 to 16 on December 12.
Children’s Law Section Position on SB 999: Support.
Family Law Section Position on SB 999: Oppose.
SB 1022 (Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Amendments To The Michigan Consumer Protection Act) was referred to the House Committee on Government Operations on December 10.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on SB 1022: Support.
At the Court
APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2024-01: Assignment of Business Court Judge for the 22nd Circuit Court (Washtenaw County)
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Assignment of Business Court Judge for the 30th Circuit Court (Ingham County)
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Wayne County Probate Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Allegan County Probate Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Leelanau County Probate Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Otsego County Probate Court and 87-A District Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Ottawa County Probate Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the Presque Isle County Probate Court
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Commission on Well-Being in the Law
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25 (one appointment effective immediately)
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Judicial Education Board
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Justice For All Commission
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Michigan Judicial Council
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25 (one appointment effective immediately)
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
ADM File No. 2024-01: Appointments to the Committee on Model Criminal Jury Instructions
Issued: 12/11/24
Effective: 1/1/25
At the Bar
NEWS
Senate Approves Transformational Juvenile Justice Legislation
The legislation authorizes the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to oversee and fund the legal defense of Michigan’s children.
Michigan Senate Passes Bill to Protect Michigan Judges
The proposed Michigan Judicial Protection Act won another key victory this week.
Judicial Vacancy—Court of Appeals, 3rd District
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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