No. 27

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

100th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 14, 2019.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Alexander—present                             Horn—present                                 Outman—present

Ananich—present                                Irwin—present                                 Polehanki—present

Barrett—present                                  Johnson—present                             Runestad—present

Bayer—excused                                   LaSata—present                              Santana—excused

Bizon—present                                    Lauwers—present                            Schmidt—present

Brinks—present                                   Lucido—present                              Shirkey—present

Bullock—excused                                MacDonald—present                       Stamas—present

Bumstead—present                              MacGregor—present                        Theis—present

Chang—present                                   McBroom—present                          VanderWall—present

Daley—present                                    McCann—present                            Victory—present

Geiss—present                                    McMorrow—present                        Wojno—present

Hertel—present                                   Moss—present                                 Zorn—present

Hollier—present                                  Nesbitt—present                             


 

Pastor Robb Stancer of Brightmoor Christian Church of Novi offered the following invocation:

Father, we come to You in the wonderful name of Jesus and thank You for this day. This is the day that You have made. As these Senators come together, God, I am praying for guidance, I am praying for wisdom, and I’m praying for understanding to continue to move our great state forward. Lord, in every detail, in every decision that has to be made today, all across the State Capitol, God, that will touch people all across Michigan, I pray that You would help and guide them well. Lord, that they would apply the things that they have learned in the years preparing for this moment, so that we can continue to do great things in the state of Michigan.

We pray for our Governor, we pray for our legislators, God, we pray for our representatives, right down to city councilmembers, that You would help each one guide well. I think today of Michigan as a plane, and it takes a left and a right wing to make that plane fly. Lord, let each side help this plane fly correctly and with distance and longevity. So, we thank You for this day, we thank You for the opportunity of being here, and I thank You for what You’re going to do today in these Senators.

In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that Senator Shirkey be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Shirkey entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Chang moved that Senators Alexander, Hollier and Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Chang moved that Senators Santana and Bayer be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Department of State

 

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

 

January 3, 2019

In accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2016-051-NR (Secretary of State Filing #19-01-09) on this date at 3:56 p.m. for the Department of Natural Resources entitled, “Leasing State-Owned Nonmetallic Mineral Rights.”

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

 

January 3, 2019

In accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2016-057-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19-01-10) on this date at 3:55 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Gas Safety.”

These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jocelyn Benson

                                                                                       Secretary of State

                                                                                       Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

                                                                                       Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Bizon admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow filming and photographs to be taken from the Senate Gallery.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.

 

10:24 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.

 

During the recess, Senators Geiss and Alexander entered the Senate Chamber.

 

During the recess, Senator Bizon introduced the American Legion, commemorating their 100th anniversary; National Vice Commander James E. Wallace, Department of Michigan Commander Steve Striggow, Legislative Committee Chairman Tim Poxson, National Executive Committeeman Ray Moore, Augusta Post 257 Commander Brian Mohlman, Public Relations Director Mark Sutton, Legionnaire Marilynn Britten, past Department Commanders Dick Chatman and Brett Holt, and 17th District Commander Jeff Haeseker; and presented them with a copy of Senate Resolution No. 22.

Vice Commander Wallace and Commander Striggow responded briefly.

 

Senator Chang moved that Senator Bullock be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

March 13, 2019

I respectfully submit to the Senate pursuant to Section 3 of MCL 28.603, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Mr. Michael Sauger of 13919 Bathgate Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, county of Macomb, succeeding David Hiller who has resigned, appointed to represent the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police for a term commencing March 13, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2021.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The appointment was referred to the Committee on Advice and Consent.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Zorn as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 112, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2918 (MCL 600.2918), as amended by 2014 PA 223.

Substitute (S-3)

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

Resolutions

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 24

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

Senator Irwin offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 24.

A resolution to recognize March 2019 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

Whereas, Hemophilia and related bleeding disorders are genetic conditions affecting thousands of people; and

Whereas, The standard of care for the treatment of these disorders is to replace absent clotting proteins, also known as clotting factors characterized by the absence of one or more of several clotting proteins necessary to control bleeding; and

Whereas, Without treatment, people with hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders face frequent, painful episodes of bleeding into their joints and muscles; and

Whereas, Bleeding can also involve the internal organs and the brain that can be life threatening; and

Whereas, Recurrent bleeding episodes result in frequent hospitalizations, permanent disability, and chronic pain; and

Whereas, Bleeding episodes often result in lost time at work and school, decreased quality of life, and the inability to perform basic living activities; and

Whereas, Specialized care provided by Michigan’s nine federally recognized Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) reduce morbidity and mortality among people with bleeding disorders; and

Whereas, HTCs offer patients wrap-around care that includes a variety of services, including medical, nursing, dental, social work, physical therapy, and nutrition; and

Whereas, In 1986, President Ronald Reagan designated March as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we recognize March 2019 as Michigan Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Alexander, Ananich, Bizon, Brinks, Chang, Geiss, Lucido, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senators Wojno, Ananich, Brinks, McMorrow, Bullock, Outman, Alexander, Geiss, Polehanki, Irwin, Zorn and Bayer offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 25.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are a critical resource for our nation, supporting the economy and a way of life in Michigan and the other seven states within the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of the United States’ surface freshwater. This globally significant freshwater resource provides drinking water for more than 30 million people and directly supports 1.5 million jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has provided crucial funding to support long overdue work to protect and restore the Great Lakes. In partnership with the states, local governments, and other organizations, the federal government has invested more than $3 billion and supported over 4,700 projects over the last decade, including around $600 million for more than 1,100 projects in Michigan. These projects have cleaned up toxic pollution, reduced runoff from cities and farms, combatted invasive species, and restored fish and wildlife habitat; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has made a significant difference and represents a sound investment in both the environment and the economies of the Great Lakes region. A 2018 study calculated that for every federal dollar invested in Great Lakes restoration there is $3.35 in additional economic activity, with older industrial cities like Detroit seeing an even higher return on investment; and

Whereas, Far more work needs to be done. Whether toxic algal blooms shutting down Toledo’s drinking water supply, invasive carp threatening billion-dollar fisheries, or contaminated sediments restricting recreational opportunities, substantial limitations and threats to the use of the Great Lakes remain. These problems require a collaborative effort to solve; and

Whereas, The President’s Fiscal Year 2020 federal budget proposes to reduce funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 90 percent. This proposed $270 million cut ignores the national significance of our country’s largest reserve of drinkable, surface freshwater and jeopardizes the momentum from more than a decade of unprecedented regional cooperation. It is a short-sighted, short-term cost-saving measure with long-term implications. Restoration efforts will only become more expensive and more difficult if they are not addressed in the coming years. The federal government needs to remain an active partner with the Great Lakes region; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator MacGregor moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator MacGregor moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The motion prevailed

Senators Bizon, Bumstead, Chang, Lucido, Moss and VanderWall were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senator Horn offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 26.

A resolution to recognize March 18, 2019, as Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day.

Whereas, More than three-fourths of Michigan households use natural gas as their primary source for home heating, which puts Michigan among the top five states in residential use of natural gas and in the top ten for total gas consumption; and

Whereas, Michigan has the largest underground natural gas storage capacity in the nation, holding more than one-tenth of the U.S. total, while also having the second largest number of natural gas storage fields; and

Whereas, Michigan has more than 110,000 miles of pipelines that deliver natural gas to individual homes and businesses; and

Whereas, Natural gas workers maintain a network of gas infrastructure assets that provide communities across the state with warm homes, businesses, and cleaner electricity; and

Whereas, It is important for Michigan to honor and recognize these men and women for their efforts in keeping homes and businesses warm while also ensuring the delivery of the fuel for manufacturing processes and electricity production; and

Whereas, At a moment’s notice, these brave men and women work in all weather systems and face dangerous conditions in order to maintain the energy infrastructure of our state; and

Whereas, Working in and around roadways is often required by employees who provide gas service which presents a daily danger; and

Whereas, The Michigan Legislature has passed several public acts to require drivers to drive safely in work zones and provide penalties for those who do not respect these work zones; and

Whereas, Safety is a vital aspect to natural gas transmission and distribution and the employees of such companies endeavor to make natural gas delivery as safe as possible; and

Whereas, March 18, 1937 is the date of the New London, Texas school explosion that led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on natural gas safety; and

Whereas, This day is a national day of recognition known as the National Natural Gas Workers’ Day and is a way of building awareness about the hard work done by employees of natural gas utilities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 18, 2019, as Gas Utility Worker Appreciation Day.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator MacGregor moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Alexander, Bizon, Brinks, Chang, Geiss, Lauwers, Lucido, Moss, Wojno and Zorn were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senators Wojno, Ananich, Brinks, McMorrow, Bullock, Outman, Alexander, Geiss, Polehanki, Irwin and Zorn offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Whereas, The Great Lakes are a critical resource for our nation, supporting the economy and a way of life in Michigan and the other seven states within the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater and 90 percent of the United States’ surface freshwater. This globally significant freshwater resource provides drinking water for more than 30 million people and directly supports 1.5 million jobs, generating $62 billion in wages; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) has provided crucial funding to support long overdue work to protect and restore the Great Lakes. In partnership with the states, local governments, and other organizations, the federal government has invested more than $3 billion and supported over 4,700 projects over the last decade, including around $600 million for more than 1,100 projects in Michigan. These projects have cleaned up toxic pollution, reduced runoff from cities and farms, combatted invasive species, and restored fish and wildlife habitat; and

Whereas, The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has made a significant difference and represents a sound investment in both the environment and the economies of the Great Lakes region. A 2018 study calculated that for every federal dollar invested in Great Lakes restoration there is $3.35 in additional economic activity, with older industrial cities like Detroit seeing an even higher return on investment; and

Whereas, Far more work needs to be done. Whether toxic algal blooms shutting down Toledo’s drinking water supply, invasive carp threatening billion-dollar fisheries, or contaminated sediments restricting recreational opportunities, substantial limitations and threats to the use of the Great Lakes remain. These problems require a collaborative effort to solve; and

Whereas, The President’s Fiscal Year 2020 federal budget proposes to reduce funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative by 90 percent. This proposed $270 million cut ignores the national significance of our country’s largest reserve of drinkable, surface freshwater and jeopardizes the momentum from more than a decade of unprecedented regional cooperation. It is a short-sighted, short-term cost-saving measure with long-term implications. Restoration efforts will only become more expensive and more difficult if they are not addressed in the coming years. The federal government needs to remain an active partner with the Great Lakes region; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to continue full funding of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator MacGregor moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator MacGregor moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Bizon, Bumstead, Chang, Lucido, Moss and VanderWall were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 207, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 311a (MCL 257.311a), as added by 1983 PA 63.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 208, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 9c of chapter IV (MCL 764.9c), as amended by 2001 PA 208.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Hollier introduced

Senate Bill No. 209, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 165 (MCL 750.165), as amended by 2014 PA 377.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

Senator VanderWall introduced

Senate Bill No. 210, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 6e to chapter V.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Irwin introduced

Senate Bill No. 211, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 6 of chapter V (MCL 765.6), as amended by 2004 PA 167.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 212, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 6h to chapter V.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 213, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 44, entitled “An act to provide for the release of misdemeanor prisoners by giving bond to the arresting officer in certain circumstances not inconsistent with public safety; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.581), as amended by 1990 PA 308.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Brinks introduced

Senate Bill No. 214, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 6g to chapter V.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 215, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 6a of chapter V (MCL 765.6a).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senators Chang, Hollier, Moss, Geiss, Ananich, Wojno, Polehanki, Johnson, Brinks, McMorrow and Alexander introduced

Senate Bill No. 216, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1508 and 1526b.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senators Theis, Johnson, Brinks, Chang, McMorrow, Geiss and Alexander introduced

Senate Bill No. 217, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senators Johnson, Theis, Chang, Brinks, Geiss and Alexander introduced

Senate Bill No. 218, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senators Lucido, Geiss, Chang, Johnson, Hollier, Moss, Ananich, Wojno, Polehanki, Brinks, McMorrow and Alexander introduced

Senate Bill No. 219, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 90 (MCL 750.90).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senators Geiss, Lucido, Chang, Hollier, Moss, Ananich, Wojno, Polehanki, Johnson, Brinks, McMorrow and Alexander introduced

Senate Bill No. 220, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 221, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5207, 5208, and 5209 (MCL 700.5207, 700.5208, and 700.5209).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 222, entitled

A bill to repeal 2014 PA 181, entitled “Michigan financial review commission act,” (MCL 141.1631 to 141.1643).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 223, entitled

A bill to repeal 2014 PA 187, entitled “Michigan settlement administration authority act,” (MCL 141.1601 to 141.1611).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 224, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4i (MCL 117.4i), as amended by 2017 PA 214; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

Senator Hollier entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 225, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled “Publicly funded health insurance contribution act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.568), as amended by 2014 PA 184.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 226, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 12c (MCL 38.1132c), as amended by 2014 PA 185.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolutions were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 13, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      203    204    205    206

Senate Resolution Nos.      22      23

House Bill Nos.     4342   4343   4344   4345  4346   4347   4348   4349   4350  4351   4352   4353 4354       4355        4356        4357        4358        4359                               4360   4361  4362

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 42, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811d (MCL 257.811d), as amended by 2006 PA 562, and by adding section 811gg.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

                                                                                          Tom Barrett

                                                                                          Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 61, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

                                                                                          Tom Barrett

                                                                                          Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

House Bill No. 4061, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 21b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

                                                                                          Tom Barrett

                                                                                          Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 13, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana

Excused: Senator Bayer

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Victory, Bumstead and Irwin

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead and Daley

Excused: Senator Bayer

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations -

 

Subcommittees -

 

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Thursday, March 21, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768

 

General Government - Wednesdays, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Talent and Economic Development/MEDC - Tuesdays, March 19, April 9, and April 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:41 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate