Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

May 3, 2021
Volume 19, Issue 18

At the Capitol

5/4 House Judiciary, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4277 (Rep. Mari Manoogian) Traffic control: violations; penalties for operating a vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; enhance.
HB 4278 (Rep. Mike Mueller) Traffic control: driver license; penalties for operating a vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; enhance.
HB 4279 (Rep. Joe Bellino) Traffic control: violations; forwarding abstract of record or report to secretary of state for penalties for operating a vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; enhance.
HB 4562 (Rep. Sarah Lightner) Corrections: parole; parole board review process; modify.
HB 4563 (Rep. Angela Witwer) Corrections: parole; parole board review process; modify.
HB 4631 (Rep. Graham Filler) Criminal procedure: forfeiture; public and regional airport authorities; exempt from certain requirements in certain controlled substance related cases.
HB 4632 (Rep. Alex Garza) Criminal procedure: forfeiture; public and regional airport authorities; exempt from certain requirements in certain controlled substance related cases.
HB 4698 (Rep. Thomas Albert) Crimes: penalties; penalties for falsely pulling an active shooter alarm in a public place; provide for.

Legislation Introduced
Recently, bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

At the Court

ADM File No. 2020-25: Rescission of Administrative Order No. 1997-9 and Addition of Administrative Order No. 2021-3 (Allocation of Funds from Lawyer Trust Account Program)
Issued: 4/27/21
Effective: Immediately

ADM File No. 2020-08: Amendment of Administrative Order No. 2020-21 (Order Allowing Notice of Filing to Extend Filing Period in Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals) Extending until June 1, 2021
Issued: 5/3/21
Effective: Immediately

News Items
REMINDER: Michigan Supreme Court Announces May 5, 2021 Oral Arguments Schedule

For First Time in History, Diverse Stakeholders to Develop Strategic Plan for Judiciary

At the Bar

SBM Encourages Attorneys to Participate in Well-Being Week in Law
The first full week of May marks Well-Being Week in Law, a nationwide effort to promote and improve the mental health and well-being of members of the legal profession.

Special Grand Hotel Package Available Through SBM
A special Grand Hotel room and dining package is currently available to Michigan attorneys on a first-come, first-served basis.

SBM Launches New Online Resource Directory
SBM's new online Resource Directory includes comprehensive contact information for courts, state and local government, and lawyer associations.


Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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