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May 9, 2022
Volume 20, Issue 19
In the Capitol
5/10 House Judiciary, 9:00 a.m. MORE
Agenda:
HB 4239 (Rep. Mike Mueller) Crimes: vehicle offenses; vehicle immobilization requirements; modify.
HB 5340 (Rep. Mary Whiteford) Courts: other; family treatment court; create.
SBM Position on HB 5340: Support the concept of family treatment courts but oppose the requirement of participant waiver of counsel and the categorical exclusion of violent offenders.
Criminal Law Section Position on HB 5340: Support.
Family Law Section Position on HB 5340: Oppose.
HB 5501 (Rep. TC Clements) Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow.
HB 5508 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) Traffic control: civil infraction procedures; revised judicature act; revise to reflect distribution of certain fines to school districts.
HB 5509 (Rep. Ranjeev Puri) Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow, and provide civil sanctions for violations.
HB 5982 (Rep. Joe Bellino) Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; sale of nitrous oxide devices; prohibit.
SB 996 (Sen. Stephanie Chang) Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; sale of nitrous oxide devices; prohibit.
5/10 House Families, Children, and Seniors, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda Item of Interest:
HB 5975 (Rep. Laurie Pohutsky) Courts: guardian ad litem; trauma-informed training for lawyer-guardian ad litem; require.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislation Introduced
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
At the Court
NEWS
Task Force on Forensic Science Seeks Public Comment at May Meeting
Supreme Court, State Bar Announce Task Force on Well-Being in the Law
Public Administrative Hearing
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the Court will hold a virtual public administrative hearing via Zoom. A livestream will be on the Court’s YouTube channel. The agenda is available online. Individuals wishing to address the Court regarding items on the agenda should contact the Office of Administrative Counsel via email admcomment@courts.mi.gov or phone (517) 373-1239 by May 13, 2022.
At the Bar
NEWS
Supreme Court, State Bar Announce Task Force on Well-Being in the Law
The Michigan Supreme Court and State Bar of Michigan announced today the creation of the Task Force on Well-Being in the Law.
Innovative Mindsets – Build Your Future Practice Today
Learn to connect innovative ways of practicing law in this virtual seminar 2-3 p.m. June 8, 2022.
Client Portals - A Key Client Service & Information Security Tool
Learn more about client portals in this virtual seminar 2-3 p.m. May 19, 2022.
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Vacancy
The SBM Board of Commissioners is seeking names of persons interested in filling a Michigan Indigent Defense Commission vacancy. Deadline for responses is May 16.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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