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February 24, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 7
In the Capitol
2/25 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS, 1:30 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation of the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget recommendations for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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.
SB 24 (Juvenile Diversion Act, Certain Information Sharing For Research Purposes In Juvenile Justice Cases) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on February 11.
SBM Position: Support.
Children’s Law Section Position: Support with Recommended Amendments.
SB 81 (Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, Expand Duties To Include Indigent Defense Of Youth) was reported out of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety on February 20.
SBM Position: Support.
Legislation Introduced 2/11–2/20
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
NEWS
Supreme Court to Hold Public Administrative Hearing on March 19
Statement from Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement
At the Bar
NEWS
Nominations Closing Soon for SBM's highest awards
Nominations will close soon for the State Bar of Michigan’s annual awards honoring outstanding service, including SBM’s highest honor, the Roberts P. Hudson Award.
Judicial Vacancy – Michigan Supreme Court
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025.
State Bar of Michigan to celebrate attorneys with 50 years of service
The State Bar of Michigan will host its annual 50-Year Golden Celebration luncheon Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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