SB 253
State Bar of California.
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Bill overview
This bill makes changes to the State Bar of California’s regulations regarding attorneys. Primarily, it clarifies that the Committee of Bar Examiners is not an advisory board, impacting how its meetings are governed by the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. The bill also modifies procedures for bar examination changes, including increased notice periods and restrictions on vendor selection. It adjusts annual license fees for active and inactive attorneys, and requires the California Lawyers Association to report on the use of funds from affinity programs. Finally, it updates provisions related to disciplinary proceedings and alternative dispute resolution firms.
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