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March 16, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 11
In the Capitol
3/17 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS, 1:30 p.m. MORE
Agenda Item of Interest:
Presentation from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission on the FY2026-27 Budget Executive Recommendation.
SBM Position: Support the Executive Budget for the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for the 2027 Fiscal Year.
3/19 Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary & Public Safety, 12:00 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
SB 626 (Hertel) Children: protection; modifications to the central registry; provide for.
SB 737 (Wojno) Corrections: parole; certain parole terms; amend.
SJR F (Moss) Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral.
3/19 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary, 2:30 p.m. MORE
Agenda:
SFA Overview of FY 22026-27 Executive Recommendation and Testimony by MDOC Director Heidi Washington and Legislative Liaison Kyle Kaminski.
Complete Committee Meeting List
Legislation Introduced Recently
Recently bills were introduced in the following areas of law:
In the Hall of Justice
NEWS
The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a public administrative hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. View the public hearing notice.
Trial Courts Granted $1 Million to Help Individuals Regain Driving Privileges
At the Bar
NEWS
State Bar of Michigan recognizes 1976 Ann Arbor VA Hospital case as Michigan Legal Milestone
The State Bar of Michigan will recognize a 1976 case involving deaths at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital as the 45th Michigan Legal Milestone.
Learn how to better manage stress at upcoming virtual wellness event
Join us for a free virtual wellness event featuring Karissa Wallace at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Judicial Vacancy – 55th District Court, Ingham County
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Links of Interest
SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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