April 13, 2026
Volume 24, Issue 15

In the Capitol

The Legislature will be back in session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Complete Committee Meeting List

At the Bar

The Representative Assembly will meet on April 25, 2026. The agenda and materials are available online. The Representative Assembly welcomes your input. To comment on a proposal, go to www.michbar.org/publicpolicy/member_comment. All comments received by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will be shared with members of the Representative Assembly.

April 24 Board of Commissioners Public Policy Agenda
The SBM Board of Commissioners will be considering several public policy items at its April 24 meeting. The public policy agenda can be reviewed online. Members of the State Bar are invited to submit comments to the Board of Commissioners on any of the items on the agenda. All comments received before the meeting will be shared with the Board.

NEWS
Judicial Vacancy – 6th District Probate Court, Mackinac & Luce Counties
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

State Bar of Michigan launches MiLawyer Podcast
The State Bar of Michigan this month is launching a new podcast focused on helping Michigan attorneys improve their practice and protect their well-being.

Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
Public Acts
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MCL Search Engines