2004 Senate Bill 1366 / Public Act 558

Eliminate residency requirement for lawyers

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To eliminate the U.S. residency requirement to be a member of the state bar (practice law).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Reported without amendment

Nov. 4, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the U.S. residency requirement to be a member of the state bar (practice law).

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2004