BAR ADMISSION: RESIDENCY S.B. 1366: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 1366 (as introduced 9-8-04)
Sponsor: Senator Alan L. Cropsey
Committee: Judiciary
Date Completed: 9-28-04
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Revised Judicature Act to remove the requirement that a person qualified for admission to the State Bar must be a resident of one of the states or territories or the District of Columbia.
Currently, the Act defines "resident" as including, but not limited to, a member of the military service of the United States or its allies who holds a temporary visa or permanent resident visa issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. The bill would delete the definition.
MCL 600.934 Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
The Supreme Court receives approximately $500,000 annually from State Bar examination fees to support administration of the State bar exam. Revenue from fees would increase depending on the number of additional applicants.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1366/0304