Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

February 3, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 5


In the Capitol

2/5 Joint Appropriations Meeting, 11:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation of Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations.

Complete Committee Meeting List

Legislation Introduced 01/28-01/30
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

In the Hall of Justice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ADM File No. 2023-22: Proposed Amendment of MRPC 6.1
The proposed amendment of MRPC 6.1 would clarify and expand the scope of pro bono service.
Issued: 1/29/25
Comment period expires: 5/1/25

At the Bar

NEWS
Four State Bar-Backed Laws Signed into Law in Michigan
Four bills supported by the State Bar of Michigan were recently signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.


Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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