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February 9, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 6
The State Bar of Michigan will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day.
In the Capitol
2/11 Joint Meeting with Senate & House Appropriations Committees, 1:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
Presentation of Governor Whitmer's fiscal year 2027 and 2028 budget recommendations.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislation Introduced 2/3–2/5
This week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
At the Bar
NEWS
Nominations closing soon for SBM’s highest awards
Nominations will soon close for the State Bar of Michigan’s annual awards honoring outstanding service, including SBM’s highest honor, the Robert P. Hudson Award.
Volunteers needed for high school mock trial competition
The Michigan Center for Civic Education is kicking off its 2025-26 High School Mock Trial competition on February 13 and is seeking volunteers to support this year’s events.
New member appointed to State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners
The State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners appointed Moheeb H. Murray to fill a vacancy on the Board January 23, 2026.
Informational webinar on Smokeball Bill software to be held March 5
Michigan attorneys can learn how to incorporate Smokeball Bill, a free trust accounting and billing software, into their practices during a webinar at noon on March 5, 2026.
Virtual MiFILE training opportunity scheduled for March 10
Judicial Information Services has announced that a virtual training session on the e-filing system MiFILE will take place on Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. on March 10.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MCL Search Engines
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