2016 House Bill 5289 / Public Act 424

Exempt military spouse from bar exam

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2016

Introduced by Rep. David Maturen (R-63)

To allow the spouse of member of the military who is stationed in Michigan who has completed to the college courses specified to be eligible to practice law here to do so without taking the state Bar exam.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 12, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Sept. 15, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 22, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow the spouse of member of the military who is stationed in Michigan who has completed to the college courses specified to be eligible to practice law here to do so without taking the state Bar exam.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016