No. 113

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

100th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 5, 2019.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Aric Nesbitt.

 

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

 

 

Alexander—present                             Horn—excused                                Outman—present

Ananich—present                                Irwin—present                                 Polehanki—present

Barrett—present                                  Johnson—present                             Runestad—present

Bayer—present                                    LaSata—present                              Santana—present

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—excused                        VanderWall—present

Daley—present                                    McCann—present                            Victory—present

Geiss—present                                    McMorrow—present                        Wojno—present

Hertel—present                                   Moss—present                                 Zorn—present

Hollier—excused                                 Nesbitt—present                             


 

Rabbi Herschel Finman of Jewish Ferndale of Ferndale offered the following invocation:

The sages suggest that words of inspiration be culled from the portion of the Torah that is read each week in the synagogue. Soon we will be reading about the story of the patriarch Jacob wrestling with the angel of Esau. That fight is analogous of the struggle we face each day in deciding between right and wrong. Jacob vanquished his opponent when exerted effort. So too, we must exert effort to overcome each day’s trials.

To quote the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Blessed Memory, the world is lacking in one more act of goodness and kindness. When that one act is performed, we will merit the coming of the righteous redeemer and then there will be peace and unity throughout the world. As the prophet writes, no nation will lift up a sword, and we will no longer learn war. May we merit it speedily in our day.

Master of the Universe, may it be your will that the proceedings today in this hallowed hall be for blessing and that You guide the members of this great body to come to decisions that are right and fair. For You, Almighty, have instructed the people of the world to believe in Your supremeness, not to believe in false deities, not to murder, steal or commit adultery; not to be cruel to animals, and to establish legislative bodies such as this one enact fair and just laws to protect the citizens of this great state regardless of race, religion, belief, or physical limitations. And may the people of the great state of Michigan be united for the good of all.

Let us all say. Amen.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that Senators Horn and McBroom be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Messages from the House

 

 

Senate Bill No. 152, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 154, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11, 20, 22b, 22d, 25f, 25g, 31a, 35a, 236, 251, and 252 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1620, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1631a, 388.1635a, 388.1836, 388.1851, and 388.1852), sections 11, 20, 22b, 31a, and 35a as amended by 2019 PA 58, sections 22d, 25f, 25g, and 252 as amended by 2018 PA 265, and sections 236 and 251 as amended by 2019 PA 62, and by adding sections 35c, 54e, and 97.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Zorn and Ananich 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 10:11 a.m.

 

10:31 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt.

 

During the recess, Senators Zorn and Ananich introduced Frank Dick and Victor Cross, the last remaining Michigan survivors of the Battle of the Bulge; and presented them with Special Tributes.

 

 

Pursuant to rule 3.506, Senators Zorn and Ananich submitted statements in writing for inclusion in today’s Journal.

Senator Zorn’s statement is as follows:

Colleagues, it is my distinct honor to introduce to you today Michigan’s last two remaining survivors from the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. With us today, as the guest of Senator Ananich and Representative Sheryl Kennedy, is Mr. Victor Cross. Also with us today as my guest and the guest of Representative Bronna Kahle is Mr. Frank Dick. Senator Ananich and I would like to tell you a little about these two outstanding veterans.

Upon graduation from high school, Frank Dick answered the call to serve and began basic training on June 6, 1944. On December 9, after rigorous preparation, he boarded a passenger ship with thousands of soldiers to the heat of battle in Southampton, England. Two weeks later, Frank was designated as a replacement in Patton’s Third Army, 80th Division, 317th Infantry Regiment, Company I, famously known as the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys. His involvement in the division made him a participant in the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front.

On February 9, 1945 Frank found himself caught in a foxhole and was injured by incoming mortar fire. His injuries were significant, and he suffered 100 percent disability. Frank was honorably discharged as a Private First Class on February 6, 1946, and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge, among others.

Frank has led a remarkable life and has continued to build upon his service and leadership as a civilian. Next week, Frank will travel to Belgium and Luxembourg as part of an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. It is an honor to have him here today to show our appreciation for his service and to wish him well in his travels next week.

 

Senator Ananich’s statement is as follows:

It is my distinct honor to recognize Mr. Victor Cross for his contributions to our country during the dangerous and uncertain times of World War II.

Mr. Cross was aboard the General W. M. Black sailing from Boston on January 3, 1945 and experienced his first combat east of St. Vith, Belgium in late January during the middle of a week-long storm. He fought alongside the 87th Infantry Division and helped to push back to the Siegfried Line. His unit liberated several towns in Belgium, where citizens were hiding in basements and cellars when they arrived. He was among the first troops to march into the towns, searching for and capturing any German stragglers.

The 87th Infantry Division kept moving all the way to the Czech border near Plauen, where his journey finally ended. After making it through the war without any serious wounds, outside of frozen feet and fingers, he returned to America on July 5, 1945. On his return he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star.

Mr. Cross, we are grateful for your sacrifices and your service, and we’re humbled and honored to have you here today. Senate colleagues, please join me in honoring these two distinguished veterans. Thank you.

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 pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, designated Senator Daley as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4102, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2018 PA 461.

 

 

House Bill No. 4103, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 157m (MCL 750.157m), as amended by 1988 PA 335.

 

 

House Bill No. 4104, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2014 PA 300.

 

 

House Bill No. 4105, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174 (MCL 750.174), as amended by 2006 PA 573.

 

 

House Bill No. 4106, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 248 (MCL 750.248), as amended by 2011 PA 206.

 

 

House Bill No. 4107, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 411j (MCL 750.411j), as amended by 2009 PA 82.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 493

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 493, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 207.856), as amended by 2015 PA 218.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 331                                    Yeas—33

 

 

Alexander                          Hertel                      McCann                                 Schmidt

Ananich                            Irwin                       McMorrow                             Shirkey

Bayer                                Johnson                   Moss                                     Stamas

Bizon                                LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Theis

Brinks                               Lauwers                  Outman                                  VanderWall

Bumstead                          Lucido                     Polehanki                               Victory

Chang                                MacDonald              Runestad                                Wojno

Daley                                MacGregor              Santana                                  Zorn

Geiss                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Barrett                                                                                                            

 

 

                                                            Excused—4

 

 

Bullock                             Hollier                     Horn                                      McBroom

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 494, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 207.668), as amended by 2008 PA 227.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 332                                    Yeas—33

 

 

Alexander                          Hertel                      McCann                                 Schmidt

Ananich                            Irwin                       McMorrow                             Shirkey

Bayer                                Johnson                   Moss                                     Stamas

Bizon                                LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Theis

Brinks                               Lauwers                  Outman                                  VanderWall

Bumstead                          Lucido                     Polehanki                               Victory

Chang                                MacDonald              Runestad                                Wojno

Daley                                MacGregor              Santana                                  Zorn

Geiss                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Barrett                                                                                                            

 

 

                                                            Excused—4

 

 

Bullock                             Hollier                     Horn                                      McBroom

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 253, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 81, entitled “Of fraudulent conveyances and contracts, relative to goods, chattels, and things in action,” by amending section 2 (MCL 566.132), as amended by 1992 PA 245.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 333                                    Yeas—33

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacGregor                             Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      McCann                                 Schmidt

Barrett                               Irwin                       McMorrow                             Stamas

Bayer                                Johnson                   Moss                                     Theis

Bizon                                LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   VanderWall

Brinks                               Lauwers                  Outman                                  Victory

Bumstead                          Lucido                     Polehanki                               Wojno

Chang                                MacDonald              Runestad                                Zorn

Daley                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

                                                            Excused—4

 

 

Bullock                             Hollier                     Horn                                      McBroom

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—1

 

 

Shirkey                                                                                                          

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 321, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled “Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2013 PA 242.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 334                                    Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       McCann                                 Schmidt

Ananich                            Hertel                      McMorrow                             Shirkey

Barrett                               Irwin                       Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Johnson                   Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                LaSata                     Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Lauwers                  Polehanki                               Victory

Bumstead                          Lucido                     Runestad                                Wojno

Chang                                MacDonald              Santana                                  Zorn

Daley                                MacGregor                                                           

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

                                                            Excused—4

 

 

Bullock                             Hollier                     Horn                                      McBroom

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 125, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Barrett offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-3).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 335                                    Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       McCann                                 Schmidt

Ananich                            Hertel                      McMorrow                             Shirkey

Barrett                               Irwin                       Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Johnson                   Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                LaSata                     Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Lauwers                  Polehanki                               Victory

Bumstead                          Lucido                     Runestad                                Wojno

Chang                                MacDonald              Santana                                  Zorn

Daley                                MacGregor                                                           

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

                                                            Excused—4

 

 

Bullock                             Hollier                     Horn                                      McBroom

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, assumed the Chair.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William Grawn Milliken, former governor and member of the Senate.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 112, p. 1682.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution. The Speaker and the entire membership of the House of Representatives were named co-sponsors.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 676, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78m (MCL 211.78m), as amended by 2014 PA 501.

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

 

 

Senators Bullock, Ananich, Chang, Brinks, McCann, Wojno, McMorrow, Polehanki, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Alexander, Bayer, Hertel and Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 677, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by repealing sections 107a and 107b (MCL 400.107a and 400.107b).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Bayer, Wojno, Polehanki, McMorrow, Irwin, Moss, Brinks, McCann, Bullock, Geiss, Hertel, Chang and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 678, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 2b, 12, and 14a (MCL 28.422, 28.422a, 28.422b, 28.432, and 28.434a), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, section 2a as amended by 2016 PA 301, section 2b as amended by 2014 PA 205, section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, and section 14a as added by 2010 PA 295.

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

 

 

Senators Moss, Wojno, Polehanki, McMorrow, Irwin, Brinks, McCann, Bullock, Geiss, Hertel, Chang and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 679, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 223 and 232a (MCL 750.223 and 750.232a), section 223 as amended by 2012 PA 242 and section 232a as amended by 1990 PA 321.

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

 

 

Senators Chang, Wojno, Polehanki, McMorrow, Irwin, Moss, Brinks, McCann, Bullock, Geiss, Hertel and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 680, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 11b and 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b and 777.16m), section 11b as amended by 2016 PA 234 and section 16m as amended by 2018 PA 637.

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

 

 

Senators Irwin, Lucido, Bayer, Polehanki, Alexander, Chang, Geiss, Bullock, McMorrow and Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 681, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2018 PA 142, and by adding section 18t of chapter XIIA.

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

 

 

Senators Lucido, Irwin, Bayer, Polehanki, Alexander, Chang, Geiss, Bullock, McMorrow and Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 682, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 28 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.28), as amended by 1998 PA 478.

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. 683, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 10a, 12, 12b, 13, and 14 (MCL 247.660a, 247.662, 247.662b, 247.663, and 247.664), section 10a as amended by 1992 PA 137 and sections 12, 13, and 14 as amended by 2015 PA 175.

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

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 684, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241 (MCL 18.1241), as amended by 2012 PA 430, and by adding section 241d.

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

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 685, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1268.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4091, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.778), as amended by 2005 PA 339.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.

 

 

House Bill No. 4307, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204, 432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a, 432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a, 432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214, 432.218, 432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and section 12 as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill by a 3/4 vote and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5176, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled “An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred,” by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title.

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5177, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 365.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title.

Senator MacGregor moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5241, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 836b (MCL 500.836b), as amended by 2016 PA 558.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5242, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1301 (MCL 500.1301), as amended by 2015 PA 244, and by adding section 1359.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5243, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1001 and 1027 (MCL 500.1001 and 500.1027), section 1001 as amended by 2016 PA 276 and section 1027 as added by 2008 PA 342, and by adding section 1028.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, December 4:

House Bill Nos.     4091   4307   5176   5177  5241   5242  5243

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, December 4, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      665    666    667    668    669    670    671    672    673    674    675

Senate Concurrent Resolution No.        16

House Bill Nos.     5267   5268   5269   5270 5271

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 132, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending sections 12 and 48 (MCL 250.1012 and 250.1048), and by adding section 1085.

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 435, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 1075a.

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 524, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then 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 and Bullock

Nays: Senator Geiss

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 585, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending sections 11 and 14 (MCL 250.1011 and 250.1014), and by adding section 14a.

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

House Bill No. 4349, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 42b.

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

House Bill No. 4570, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 250.1032).

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

House Bill No. 4572, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 1091.

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 and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

House Bill No. 4611, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 1089.

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 and Bullock

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, December 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Hollier

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Insurance and Banking submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Theis (C), Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Geiss, Bullock and McMorrow

Excused: Senator Horn

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building.

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Zorn

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Agriculture - Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Appropriations - Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

 

Subcommittee -

 

Universities and Community Colleges and House Higher Education and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

Education and Career Readiness - Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, December 11, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

 

Government Operations - Tuesday, December 10, 2:00 p.m., Room 403, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

 

Regulatory Reform - Tuesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

 

State Capitol Commission - Monday, December 9, 11:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (517) 373‑0184

 

 

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:59 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate