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June 26, 2023
Volume 21, Issue 26
In the Capitol
6/27 House Criminal Justice, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4638 (Rep. Jason Hoskins) Children: services; powers and duties of the child advocate; modify.
HB 4639 (Rep. Kimberly Edwards) Children: services; reference to children's ombudsman in social welfare act; amend to child advocate.
HB 4640 (Rep. Jimmie Wilson) Children: services; reference to “children’s ombudsman” in the probate code of 1939; amend to “child advocate”.
HB 4641 (Rep. Noah Arbit) Children: services; reference to “children’s ombudsman” in 1973 PA 116; amend to “child advocate”.
HB 4642 (Rep. Kristian Grant) Children: services; reference to “children’s ombudsman” in the child protection law; amend to “child advocate”.
HB 4643 (Rep. Donavan McKinney) Children: services; reference to “children’s ombudsman” in the foster care and adoption services act; amend to “child advocate”.
SB 134 (Sen. Ruth Johnson) Courts: drug court; specialty court authorization to issue a restricted license requiring an ignition interlock device; modify.
SBM Position on SB 134: Support.
Criminal Law Section Position on SB 134: Support.
SB 135 (Sen. Kevin Hertel) Vehicles: registration; issuance of a restricted license requiring the installation of ignition interlock device and specialty court admission; modify.
SBM Position on SB 135: Support.
Criminal Law Section Position on SB 135: Support.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Recent Legislative Action:
Summary of legislative action on all bills that the State Bar or sections of the State Bar have taken positions.
HB 4120 (Child Protection Law, Distribution Of Training Package To Individuals Designated As Mandatory Reporters For Child Abuse) has passed both chambers and awaits the governor’s signature.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4120: Support.
HB 4293 (An Act To Prohibit The Marriage Of A Person Under 16 Years Of Age) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4293: Support.
HB 4294 (An Act Establishing The Minimum Ages For Contracting Marriages) passed the House 98 to 11 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4294: Support.
HB 4295 (An Act To Provide For The Issuance Of Marriage Licenses And Certificates Without Publicity) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4295: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4295: Oppose as Introduced.
HB 4296 (An Act To Release Legally Married Minors From Parental Control & To Determine Their Marital Rights & Duties) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4296: Support.
HB 4297 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, References To A “Married Minor”) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4297: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4297: Oppose as Introduced.
HB 4298 (Safe Families For Children Act, Reference To "Marriage Of Minor Child") passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4298: Support.
HB 4299 (An Act To Define The Rights And Responsibilities Of Hotels And Bed And Breakfasts, Marriage License As Documentation Of Emancipation) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4299: Support.
HB 4300 (Of Divorce, Action To Annul A Marriage Based On Legal Age Of Consent) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4300: Support.
HB 4301 (An Act To Establish The Status Of Minors) passed the House 104 to 5 on June 21st.
Family Law Section Position on HB 4301: Support.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on HB 4301: Oppose as Introduced.
HB 4644 (A Bill To Adopt The Uniform Power Of Attorney Act) was reported out of the House Committee on Judiciary without amendment on June 21st.
Elder Law & Disability Rights Section Position on HB 4644.
SB 14 (Administrative Procedures Act Of 1969, Prohibition On Adoption Of Rules By State Agencies) was reported out of the House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation without amendment on June 22nd.
Animal Law Section Position on SB 14: Support.
SB 73 (Freedom Of Information Act, Identity Of Parties Proceeding Anonymously In Civil Actions Alleging Sexual Misconduct) passed the House 105 to 4 on June 21st.
SBM Position on SB 73: Support.
SB 209 (An Act To Prohibit The Marriage Of A Person Under 16 Years Of Age) passed the Senate on June 22nd.
Family Law Section Position on SB 209: Support.
SB 210 (An Act Establishing The Minimum Ages For Contracting Marriages) passed the Senate 31 to 5 on June 22nd.
Family Law Section Position on SB 210: Support.
SB 211 (An Act To Provide For The Issuance Of Marriage Licenses And Certificates Without Publicity) passed the Senate on 34 to 3 on June 22nd.
Family Law Section Position on SB 211: Support.
SB 212 (Estates And Protected Individuals Code, References To A “Married Minor”) passed the Senate on 35 to 2 on June 22nd.
Family Law Section Position on SB 212: Support.
SB 213 (An Act To Establish The Status Of Minors, Right For Emancipated Minor To Marry) passed the Senate on June 22nd.
Probate & Estate Planning Section Position on SB 213: Oppose as Introduced.
SB 246 (An Act To Release Legally Married Minors From Parental Control & To Determine Their Marital Rights & Duties) passed the Senate on June 22nd.
Family Law Section Position on SB 246: Support.
SB 377 (The Code Of Criminal Procedure, Duties Of The Michigan Sentencing Commission) passed the Senate 24 to 13 on June 22nd.
SBM Position on SB 377: Support with Amendments.
Legislation Introduced
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
At the Court
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum
Appointment of Chief Judges of the Saginaw County Courts
Appointment of Chief Judge of the Lake County Trial Court
Appointment of Chief Judge of the 48th Circuit Court
At the Bar
NEWS
Learn more about Rule 21
New resources are available to help Michigan attorneys understand their obligations under Rule 21 — and even fulfill its requirements.
Free virtual support group to help attorneys improve well-being
This 8-week virtual support group will be FREE to State Bar of Michigan members and facilitated by an LJAP clinical case manager.
State Bar of Michigan announces 2023 award winners
The State Bar of Michigan is bestowing its highest honors on 10 individuals for their exceptional dedication to the legal profession and commitment to ensuring justice for all
State Bar of Michigan announces 2023 election results
Two newly elected attorneys will join the Board of Commissioners and four incumbents also won re-election in the 2023 State Bar of Michigan elections.
Join our virtual seminar “The Rise of AI in the Legal Profession”
ChatGPT AI has become the center of attention within legal circles, raising intriguing ethical considerations.
Professional Ethics Committee Approves Digital Property Opinion
A new ethics opinion provides additional guidance regarding the extent of lawyers’ obligations to safeguard digital property under MRPC 1.15(d).
Judicial Vacancy–Marquette County
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
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