Introduced
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To authorize use of a “uniform bar examination” created and administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners to fill the current Michigan mandate that lawyers be members of the state bar association, but only if Michigan officials choose to also administer this uniform test in this state. The bill would also increase a related bar examination fee.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)
To authorize use of a “uniform bar examination” created and administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners to fill the current Michigan mandate that lawyers be members of the state bar association, but only if Michigan officials chooses to also administer this uniform test in this state. The bill would also increase bar examination fees and related charges.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To require state officials to adopt a Michigan-law-specific component to go with the uniform bar examination the bill would permit.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)
To authorize use of a “uniform bar examination” created and administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners to fill the current Michigan mandate that lawyers be members of the state bar association, but only if Michigan officials choose to also administer this uniform test in this state. The bill would also increase a related bar examination fee.
