relative to the regulation of the practice of law, establishing an independent legal licensing board, and making an appropriation therefor.

Summary

The bill would replace the existing admission system with a new legal licensing board made up of appointed members, including non‑lawyers, that would control lawyer licensing, discipline, and fees. It also allows any member of the public, regardless of education, experience, or age, to sit for the state bar exam and adds apprenticeship and supervised‑practice routes to become a lawyer. The measure failed and was ruled inexpedient to legislate.

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