STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September
12, 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—present 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—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 Todd Brush of Mason County Reformed
Church of Scottville offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, we gather here today in an
effort to effectively serve the communities we represent. We strive to meet the
needs before us as elected officials with urgency and without compromising the
core of our held beliefs. We do acknowledge
that we carry a cumbersome burden of expectations from our constituents,
our campaigns, our parties, and even our own personal ideologies. The weight of
these expectations restricts our approach, making already complex decisions
more difficult to navigate.
We acknowledge that we limp with injuries from
the political arena. These wounds from painful collisions in the past make it
difficult, at times, to see those who sit across the aisle as human beings
created in Your image. Instead, we have a tendency to see them as opponents to
be overcome.
We acknowledge that personally, we have hurled
grenades of words and deeds out of anger and frustration in the past. As a
result, we experience relationships damaged by shrapnel, among the very people
we will need to work with today.
Without some intervention from You, our
efforts today will become stymied and ineffective. Without Your grace and
without Your mercy, we will be unable to make decisions that are wise and
prudent.
So today we seek Your blessings on the tasks
before us. Bless our efforts with clear insight, our deliberations with
wisdom, our work with clarity and accuracy, and our decisions with
impartiality.
May we represent all members of our community
justly. May we recognize our responsibility to both the past and the future,
being ever aware of the lingering effects of each decision and each action we
take.
We ask this in the name of Your Son, the
living Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The President pro
tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator
Chang moved that Senator Bullock be excused from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
Senator
MacGregor moved that the enrollment be vacated on the following bill:
Senate
Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare
act,” by amending section 107b (MCL 400.107b), as added by 2018 PA 208.
The
motion prevailed.
Senator
MacGregor moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute was
concurred in.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Messages from the House
The
following bill was announced:
Senate Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social
welfare act,” by amending section 107b (MCL 400.107b), as
added by 2018 PA 208.
The
question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The
substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor,
as follows:
Roll Call No. 199 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bumstead Lauwers Outman Victory
Chang Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Daley MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Geiss
Nays—0
Excused—1
Bullock
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Theis
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By
unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4446
The
motion prevailed.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House
Bill No. 4446, entitled
A bill
to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending
sections 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 21, 24, 26, 34, 35, 41, 51, 54, and 55 (MCL 169.204,
169.205, 169.206, 169.209, 169.212, 169.221, 169.224, 169.226, 169.234,
169.235, 169.241, 169.251, 169.254, and 169.255), sections 4, 9, 24, 26, 35,
51, 54, and 55 as amended by 2017 PA 119, sections 5 and 41 as amended by 1999
PA 237, section 6 as amended by 2018 PA 607, section 12 as amended by 2001 PA 250,
section 21 as amended by 2015 PA 269, and section 34 as amended by 2012 PA 277.
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. 200 Yeas—33
Alexander Horn McBroom Schmidt
Ananich Irwin McCann Shirkey
Barrett Johnson McMorrow Stamas
Bizon LaSata Moss Theis
Brinks Lauwers Nesbitt VanderWall
Bumstead Lucido Outman Victory
Daley MacDonald Polehanki Wojno
Hertel MacGregor Runestad Zorn
Hollier
Nays—4
Bayer Chang Geiss Santana
Excused—1
Bullock
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: Theis
The question being on concurring in the
committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of
the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of
the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to regulate political activity; to
regulate campaign financing; to restrict campaign contributions and
expenditures; to require campaign statements and reports; to regulate anonymous
contributions; to regulate campaign advertising and literature; to provide for
segregated funds for political purposes; to provide for the use of public funds
for political purposes; to create certain funds; to provide for reversion,
retention, or refunding of unexpended balances in certain funds; to require
other statements and reports; to regulate acceptance of certain gifts,
payments, and reimbursements; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state departments and state and local officials and employees; to provide
appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant
President pro tempore, Senator Theis, designated Senator
Schmidt as Chairperson.
After some time spent
therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate,
favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 379, 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,” (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 11a.
House Bill No. 4189, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan
business tax act,” by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL 208.1117,
208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by 2011 PA 292, section 500 as
amended by 2016 PA 426, and section 505 as amended by 2011 PA 305, and by
adding section 402; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
House Bill No. 4191, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” by amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as amended by 2012 PA
70.
The bills were placed on the order of Third
Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4190, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan
economic growth authority act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended
by 2009 PA 123.
Substitute (S-2)
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
Resolutions
Senator MacGregor moved that consideration of
the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate
Resolution No. 30
Senate
Resolution No. 38
Senate
Resolution No. 49
The motion prevailed.
Senators Alexander,
Hollier, Bayer, Bullock, Polehanki and Wojno offered the
following concurrent resolution:
Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 12.
A concurrent resolution to urge Congress to enact legislation for a new
National Infrastructure Bank.
Whereas, There is a widely acknowledged shortfall in infrastructure
spending in the nation. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the county a D+ in its 2017 report card and
estimates the nation needs to spend $4.6 trillion to bring current
infrastructure up to a state of good repair. The United States Chamber of
Commerce reports that the infrastructure shortfall is $3.7 trillion, and North
America’s Building Trades Union says the shortfall is $4 trillion; and
Whereas, The infrastructure crisis in Michigan mirrors that of the
nation. The ASCE gave the state a D+ in its 2018
report card. They estimate 36 percent of Michigan’s 120,000 miles of paved
roads are rated in poor condition and 10.5 percent of the state’s 11,800 bridges
are structurally deficient. There is at least a $1.3 billion gap in school
capital expenditures and over $2 billion in wastewater infrastructure needs.
According to TRIP, a DC-based transportation group, the total cost to Michigan’s
motorists of driving on Michigan roads is over $14 billion each year. Wear and
tear on Detroit drivers cost $824 per person per year. The drinking water
crisis in the state has made national news, and is far from over; and
Whereas, Congress can enact legislation for a new National
Infrastructure Bank, to be capitalized at $4 trillion. This will be
financed the same way as previous such banks, by monetizing existing Treasury
debt, rather than creating new debt. This nonpartisan model was started by
Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton with the First Bank of the United States.
It has been successfully done four times in our nation’s history, including
under John Quincy Adams, under Abraham Lincoln, and last under President
Franklin Roosevelt. It will create 25 million new high-paying union jobs in the
process and end the poverty in our rural and urban areas; and
Whereas, A new National Infrastructure Bank can help finance all the
projects the nation needs, including high-speed rail, roads, bridges, schools,
water systems, flood control, and all else. Franklin Roosevelt’s national
infrastructure bank, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, not only helped
build Michigan’s infrastructure, but it also paid for much of the industrial
output of World War Two, making Michigan the Arsenal of Democracy. The RFC
subsidy Defense Plant Corporation paid for the lion’s share of Michigan’s
war-time conversion from auto production to military equipment, ensuring that
we defeated Hitler and won the war; and
Whereas, The New National Infrastructure Bank has been endorsed by many
organizations, including the National Latino
Farmers and Ranchers, the National Congress of Black Women, and the Democratic
Municipal Officials. Seventeen state legislatures have introduced
resolutions in support, three state houses passed resolutions in a bipartisan
vote this spring, and city and county councils have done the same; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That
we call upon Congress of the United States to introduce and pass legislation
creating a new National Infrastructure Bank in the tradition of Alexander
Hamilton; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the entire
Michigan delegation, Congress, and to the President of the United States.
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 Insurance and Banking.
The motion prevailed
House Concurrent
Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for
counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.
Whereas, Section 77 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.77, provides funding for
county secondary road patrol services pursuant to an agreement with the Office
of Criminal Justice, which, pursuant to Executive Order No. 1989 – 4, is now the Office of Highway Safety Planning within the
Department of State Police. An agreement also provides a
maintenance of law enforcement effort standard for counties providing these
secondary road patrol services, unless it is recognized that the reduction was
due to cuts in general services due to economic conditions; and
Whereas, Section 76 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.76, permits road patrol
services to be provided by county sheriff departments to cities and villages.
This section also provides that a road patrol agreement is void if the city or
village reduces the number of sworn law enforcement officers below the highest
number employed at any time within the immediately preceding 36 months, unless
the Michigan Legislature, by concurrent resolution, recognizes that the
reduction was due to cuts in general services due to economic conditions; and
Whereas, Section 77 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.77, provides a formula for
funding county secondary road patrol services. This formula permits road patrol
services provided by county sheriff departments to cities and villages to be
eligible for secondary road patrol funding as long as the city or village
complies with the MCL 51.76 law enforcement maintenance of effort requirement,
unless any reduction is recognized to be due to cuts in general services due to
economic conditions; and
Whereas, In all of Michigan’s counties, cities, and villages, general
services have been reduced as a result of serious economic difficulties. These
reductions in services have occurred in direct reaction to economic conditions;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That,
for Fiscal Year 2020, counties, cities, and
villages in Michigan have been required to reduce general services because of
economic conditions and are not reducing law enforcement services as
stipulated in section 76 or 77 of 1846 RS 14; and be it further
Resolved, That counties, cities, and villages have met the necessary
terms of their agreements for road patrol services and secondary road patrol
funding as they relate to maintenance of effort.
The House of Representatives has adopted the
concurrent resolution.
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 Appropriations.
The motion prevailed
Introduction
and Referral of Bills
Senators Alexander, Geiss, McMorrow, Bullock, Bayer, Chang and Hollier introduced
Senate Joint Resolution K, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 9 of article
I, to prohibit involuntary servitude for the punishment of crime.
The joint resolution was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public
Safety.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending sections 192, 193, 197, 200, 253, 254, 258, 261,
345, 349, 355, 370, 370a, 561, 696, 697, and 699 (MCL 168.192, 168.193,
168.197, 168.200, 168.253, 168.254, 168.258, 168.261, 168.345, 168.349,
168.355, 168.370, 168.370a, 168.561, 168.696, 168.697, and 168.699), section
193 as amended by 2012 PA 276, section 200 as amended by 1998 PA 364, section
254 as amended by 2018 PA 120, section 349 as amended by 2018 PA 654, section
355 as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 370 and 370a as amended by 2014 PA 94,
section 561 as amended by 2002 PA 163, section 696 as amended by 2017 PA 113,
section 697 as amended by 2018 PA 226, and section 699 as amended by 2012
PA 523, and by adding sections 192a, 193a, 193b, 197a, 200a, 253a, 254a, 254b,
258a, 261a, 345a, 349b, 349c, 356a, and 357a.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled “An act
to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe
the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of
election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for
compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.411), as amended
by 2002 PA 158, and by adding section 11c.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled “An act
to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the
election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to
prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of
the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive
provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of
certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies,” by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514), as amended by 2017
PA 210.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Ananich,
Chang, Barrett, Irwin, Wojno, Moss, Bullock, Geiss, Polehanki and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 2007 PA
36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 500 (MCL
208.1500), as amended by 2016 PA 426; 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 Finance.
Senators Alexander, Geiss, Bullock
and Barrett introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA
267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.263), as
amended by 2018 PA 485.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
Senator Barrett introduced
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 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and
by adding section 11i.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Barrett introduced
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 9a (MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325, and
by adding section 11i.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Bizon
introduced
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,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by amending the title, as
amended by 2010 PA 135, and by adding section 10r.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Runestad
introduced
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
10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended by 2000 PA 188.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator MacDonald introduced
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
10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2018 PA 471.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Outman introduced
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 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663),
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 Victory introduced
Senate Bill No. 521, 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
3, 4, 7, and 8 (MCL 247.653, 247.654, 247.657, and 247.658).
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Senator Zorn introduced
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
9a (MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325.
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 801 and 802 (MCL 257.801
and 257.802), section 801 as amended by 2018 PA 656 and section 802 as amended
by 2016 PA 425.
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Senator LaSata introduced
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.
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
Senators Johnson, Irwin, Runestad, Ananich, Hertel, Lucido, Polehanki, Bayer and Hollier introduced
A bill to allow for the
establishment of a wholesale prescription drug importation program; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to allow for the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human
Services.
Senator McBroom introduced
Senate Bill No. 526, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending
section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
Senator Victory introduced
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 250.1011) and by adding
section 11c.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental
health code,” by amending section 139 (MCL 330.1139), as amended by 2015 PA 59.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA
136.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex
offenders registration act,” by amending section 5a (MCL 28.725a), as amended
by 2013 PA 149.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80130, 80315, 81114, and 82156 (MCL
324.80130, 324.80315, 324.81114, and 324.82156), sections 80130,
80315, and 82156 as amended by 2015 PA 77 and section 81114 as amended by 2017
PA 199.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2018 PA
245.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act
to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its
form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of
state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to
provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 7 (MCL
28.297), as amended by 2015 PA 72.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending sections 208b, 217a, 232, 801, 802, 803b, 803r, 804,
806, and 809 (MCL 257.208b, 257.217a, 257.232, 257.801, 257.802, 257.803b,
257.803r, 257.804, 257.806, and 257.809), sections 208b, 217a, and 232 as
amended by 2015 PA 73, section 801 as amended by 2018 PA 656, section 802
as amended by 2016 PA 425, and sections 803b, 803r, 804, 806, and 809 as
amended by 2015 PA 78.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3122 and 4112 (MCL 324.3122 and 324.4112),
section 3122 as amended by 2015 PA 247 and section 4112 as amended
by 2015 PA 82.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled “An act
to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state; to
provide for the recording and filing of the fingerprints by the central records
division of the department of state police; and to impose a fee,” by amending
section 3 (MCL 28.273), as amended by 2015 PA 71.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 11525a (MCL
324.11525a), as amended by 2018 PA 640.
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 Appropriations.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House
Bill Nos. 4850 4853 4857 4858 4861 4889 4890 4891 4892 4893
The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed
and filed on Wednesday, September 11 and are available on the Michigan
Legislature website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 506 507 508 509
Senate
Resolution No. 74
House
Bill Nos. 4939 4940 4941 4942 4943 4944 4945 4946 4947 4948
Committee Reports
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019,
at 4:00 p.m., Room 325, House Office Building
Present: Senators Lucido,
McBroom, Theis, Hollier and Irwin
Scheduled Meetings
Conference Committees -
General
Government (SB 138) - Thursday, September 19, 3:45 p.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd
Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Health and Human Services (SB
139) - Thursday, September
19, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
(517) 373-2768
Insurance
and Financial Services (SB 141) - Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Military and Veterans Affairs
(SB 144) - Thursday,
September 19, 2:45 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
(517) 373-2768
Transportation (SB 149) - Thursday, September 19, 4:30 p.m., Harry T.
Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, September
18, 9:00 a.m., Room 7900, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-0212
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate
adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:03
p.m.
The Assistant President
pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate
adjourned until Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate