STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December
4, 2019.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Lana Theis.
The roll
was called by the Assistant 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—present 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—excused Nesbitt—present
Senator Mallory McMorrow of the 13th District
offered the following invocation:
May we come together this morning humbled
by—and in celebration of—the vibrancy and diversity of our community. May we
find ourselves driven not by dismissiveness and divisiveness towards one
another, but by a consistent sense of curiosity and desire to learn. And in
that learning, may we recognize that underneath our differences in skin color,
language, religion, dress, traditions, or expression, that we share so much
more that binds us together—pride, passion, the drive to transform our place
from mere collections of homes and businesses into communities, the desire to
treat others well, to create opportunity, and to leave our place in the world
better than we found it in whatever capacity we can. May we recognize and take
solace in knowing that we are an integral part of our community, of our world,
and of our universe, but recognize and be humbled by the vastness of it all.
May we be inspired by the
cool morning air, the birdsong that sings in the quiet early hours, and the
morning light that greets us with each new day—except
for today, when it’s cloudy. May we be grateful for each new day that we have—that
we are here, that we are whole—and recognize what a privilege it is to be
alive. May we be humbled by and inspired by the knowledge that each of us are
just one small part of something much greater. But may we take comfort in
knowing—driven by consistency, good will, empathy, understanding, and the
desire to put out that which we hope to receive—that each action we take, no
matter how small, has the power to reverberate throughout our community and
grow. And that the power of our collective action will create a lasting impact
in our families, in our communities, throughout our state, throughout our
country, and throughout the world.
To all that we hold as our higher power and
inspiration. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator
Theis, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator
McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator
MacGregor moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s
session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator
MacGregor moved that Senator Horn be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator
Chang moved that Senator Hollier be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
By
unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator
Shirkey offered the following concurrent resolution:
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.
Whereas, The members of the
Michigan Legislature were saddened to learn of the passing of William G.
Milliken. One of the great leaders in Michigan history, he piloted our state
through some of its most difficult years with civility, integrity, and an
unerring belief in the ability of people to come together to solve Michigan’s
most pressing problems; and
Whereas, A native of
Traverse City, William Milliken was born into a family of political and
business leaders. The importance of service, generosity, and hard work were
instilled in his youth, as well as a love of the outdoors, and would shape his
future endeavors. Upon graduation from Traverse City High School in 1940, he
attended Yale University, until he chose to bravely serve his country in the
U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. Over his two years of active service, he
flew numerous dangerous missions as a waist-gunner on B-24 bombers and was
awarded a number of medals, including a Purple Heart and an Air Medal. In 1945,
he returned stateside to marry the love of his life, Helen, and complete his
bachelor’s degree. He returned to Traverse City and spent the subsequent years
running the family business, J.W. Milliken, Inc., serving on the Michigan
Waterways Commission, and starting his family, among other endeavors. In 1960,
he followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and was elected to
serve in the Senate for the first time; and
Whereas, As a member of the
Senate, William Milliken began to establish his place as a leading moderate
voice in Michigan politics. He stood up for civil rights and called for new
programs to promote tourism and agriculture, expand community colleges, provide
scholarships for high school graduates, address mental illness, and increase
local revenue. He worked to preserve scenic beauty on highways by limiting
billboards and sponsored legislation to support education through parochial
schools. He served as chair of the Education Committee and the Veterans’
Affairs Committee, and, in his second term, was selected as majority floor
leader. He left the Senate upon his election as Governor George Romney’s
lieutenant governor in 1964, an office he would hold for the next five years;
and
Whereas, William Milliken
rose to the position of governor in 1969 following Governor Romney’s
appointment as United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Over
the next 14 years, Governor Milliken would leave his mark on our state,
establishing a nationally recognized standard for effective leadership. At a
time of great unrest and deep economic crises in Michigan and our nation, his
basic decency, kindness, and charm allowed
him to build bipartisan alliances and solutions to Michigan’s problems.
Mild-mannered and thoughtful, he made difficult decisions and pursued policies
on the environment, economy, civil rights, education, urban revitalization, and
many other issues that he believed would benefit the state of Michigan and all
of its citizens in the long run. He left office as Michigan’s longest-serving
governor; and
Whereas, William Milliken
remained an active and respected figure and independent voice in the political
landscape for decades after he left office. He served on corporate and
nonprofit boards and commissions and remained a strong advocate for the Great
Lakes, criminal justice reform, and other issues; and
Whereas, William Milliken’s
life and legacy of service to our state and its people will not soon be
forgotten. An icon of Michigan politics and a true statesman, he will be
remembered as a steadfast champion for the common good and the ability of
government to serve that good. May he rest in peace; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the
House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our
highest tribute to honor the memory of William Grawn Milliken, a member of the
Senate from 1961 to 1964, lieutenant governor and president of the Senate from
1965 to 1969, and governor from 1969 to 1982; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of
this resolution be transmitted to the Milliken family as evidence of our
lasting esteem for his memory.
Senator MacGregor moved that the rule be
suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
The
concurrent resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
A moment of silence was
observed in memory of William Grawn Milliken, former Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, and member of the Senate.
Senator
Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
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. 543
The motion prevailed.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 543, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701), as
amended by 2010 PA 266.
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. 319 Yeas—27
Alexander Daley McCann Shirkey
Ananich Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Lauwers Outman Victory
Bullock Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead MacDonald Santana Zorn
Chang MacGregor Schmidt
Nays—8
Barrett Geiss McBroom Runestad
Bayer Johnson Moss Theis
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—1
Hertel
In The Chair: Theis
Senator
MacGregor moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:22
a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
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. 320 Yeas—28
Alexander Daley MacGregor Schmidt
Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bizon Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Santana Zorn
Nays—8
Barrett Geiss McBroom Runestad
Bayer Johnson Moss Theis
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Theis
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 341, entitled
A bill to require a law enforcement agency to
obtain a search warrant to access certain electronic information or data; to
prescribe the manner in which certain electronic information or data may be
accessed or used; to require notification to the owner or user of the
electronic information, data, or electronic device that the electronic
information, data, or electronic device has been accessed; and to provide
remedies.
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. 321 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad
Nays—1
Zorn
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Theis
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 342, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21b to
chapter XVI.
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. 322 Yeas—32
Alexander Chang Lucido Outman
Ananich Daley MacDonald Polehanki
Barrett Geiss MacGregor Runestad
Bayer Hertel McBroom Santana
Bizon Irwin McCann Schmidt
Brinks Johnson McMorrow Shirkey
Bullock LaSata Moss Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—4
Stamas Theis VanderWall Zorn
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Theis
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4540, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA
167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2d.
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. 323 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
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 provide for the raising of
additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and
charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain
business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the
issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the
ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds
thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this
act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4541, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax
act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5c.
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. 324 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
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 provide for the levy, assessment,
and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in
this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate
the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4542, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA
167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2c.
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. 325 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
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 provide for the raising of
additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and
charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain
business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the
issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the
ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds
thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this
act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4543, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax
act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5b.
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. 326 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
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 provide for the levy, assessment,
and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in
this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate
the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By
unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 411 (MCL 436.1411), as
amended by 2018 PA 403.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Bayer and Wojno introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan
consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by
2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3m.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Senator Hollier introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T.
Stopczynski port authority act,” by amending sections 2, 8, 9, and 12 (MCL
120.102, 120.108, 120.109, and 120.112).
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
Senator Ananich introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1272b (MCL 380.1272b), as amended by
2015 PA 42.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness.
Senator VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending sections 20145, 22201, 22203, 22207, 22208, 22209,
22215, 22221, and 22227 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22203, 333.22207,
333.22208, 333.22209, 333.22215, 333.22221, and 333.22227), section 20145 as
amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added by 1988 PA 332, sections 22203,
22207, 22209, 22215, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619, section 22208 as
amended by 2011 PA 51, and section 22227 as amended by 1993 PA 88.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senator VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 22209 (MCL 333.22209), as amended by 2002 PA
619.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senators Theis and VanderWall
introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending sections 22211 and 22215 (MCL 333.22211 and
333.22215), section 22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section 22215 as
amended by 2002 PA 619.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senator VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 22203 (MCL 333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA
619.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senator VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental
health code,” by amending sections 100c and 137 (MCL 330.1100c and 330.1137),
section 100c as amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 137 as amended by 2015 PA
59, and by adding section 137a.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senators MacDonald and VanderWall
introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 22203 (MCL 333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA
619.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senators Zorn and VanderWall
introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 22203 (MCL 333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA
619.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Barrett’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to wish you a happy feast day of
St. Barbara today.
St. Barbara is the patron saint of the field
artillery, which is the king of battle. I have some experience serving in the
field artillery—for about ten years throughout my career in the military—and
there’s this long tradition of celebrating the feast day of St. Barbara. The
artillery has adopted this patron saint because legend has it that St. Barbara
was tortured and killed as a martyr when she converted to Christianity—was
killed by her father, in fact, and then he was struck down by lightning after
she was killed. St. Barbara took on the effect of being the patron saint of
spontaneous death, lightning, gunpowder, and other perilous situations.
In the old days of the field artillery, they
used to have to light the fuse on the cannon in order to activate the device to
fire the cannon. There was a really high risk that the whole thing would just
blow up in your face. The original artillerymen who really crafted this
profession would say a prayer to St. Barbara and she became the patron saint of
the field artillery.
There’s a whole military Order of Saint
Barbara to recognize this, and today is her feast day. I’m wearing red today to
commemorate that—red is the official color of the field artillery, so those of
you wearing red are also celebrating St. Barbara’s feast day today. I
appreciate that, and I appreciate the ability to recognize that.
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:57
a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
By
unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant
President pro tempore, Senator Theis, designated Senator Irwin as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee
arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, having assumed the
Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without
amendment, the following bills:
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.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial
redevelopment act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 207.668), as amended by 2008 PA
227.
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
bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
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 following is the amendment recommended by
the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 2, line 4, after “officer” by inserting “and reserve
law enforcement officer”.
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.
Substitute (S-2)
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate recess
until 12:15 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:15
a.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to
order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of
the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:16 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt.
Senate Bill No. 376, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and
consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 377, 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.
Senate Bill No. 616, 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).
Senate Bill No. 618, 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 motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of
General Orders.
Senate
Bill No. 376
Senate
Bill No. 377
Senate
Bill No. 616
Senate
Bill No. 618
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro
tempore, Senator Nesbitt, designated Senator Irwin as Chairperson.
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Committee of
the Whole recess subject to the call of the Chairperson.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:10 p.m.
4:31 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole was called to order
by the Chairperson, Senator Irwin.
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 bill:
Senate Bill No. 618, 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
bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 376, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and
consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for certain conditions on
appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1)
Senate Bill No. 377, 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.
Substitute (S-2)
Senate Bill No. 616, 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).
Substitute (S-1)
Senate
Bill No. 376
Senate
Bill No. 377
Senate
Bill No. 616
Senate
Bill No. 618
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
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. 376
The motion prevailed.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 376, 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
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. 327 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Senator
Stamas’ statement is as follows:
Before you are budget bills that will restore many of the line items
vetoed and transferred by the Governor in October. This will restore funding to
treat Alzheimer’s, autism, and opioid addiction; funding for local police
departments, hospitals, and local governments; funding for scholarships
promised to college students; funding for charter and rural schools to teach
our children; and funding for foster care programs and programs to investigate
child abuse. While this does not restore all of the Governor’s vetoes and
transfers, it is a good first step in the right direction. It is my hope this
is the last time any of these programs are caught in the political crossfire. I
ask for each of the members’ support in passing these bills.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 377, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” 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.
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. 328 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 616, 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
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. 329 Yeas—21
Barrett Lauwers Nesbitt Stamas
Bizon Lucido Outman Theis
Bumstead MacDonald Runestad VanderWall
Daley MacGregor Schmidt Victory
Johnson McBroom Shirkey Zorn
LaSata
Nays—15
Alexander Bullock Irwin Polehanki
Ananich Chang McCann Santana
Bayer Geiss McMorrow Wojno
Brinks Hertel Moss
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
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. 618, 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
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. 330 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacGregor Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hollier Horn
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Announcements
of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following
bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, December 3, and are available on the
Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 659 660 661 662 663 664
House Bill Nos. 5262 5263 5264 5265 5266
Committee Reports
The
Committee on Education and Career Readiness reported
Senate
Bill No. 171, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by
amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate
effect.
Lana
Theis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Theis, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss
Nays: None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education and Career Readiness reported
Senate
Bill No. 600, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by
amending sections 1277, 1278a, 1278c, 1278d, 1279h, 1280, and 1531f (MCL
380.1277, 380.1278a, 380.1278c, 380.1278d, 380.1279h, 380.1280, and 380.1531f),
section 1277 as amended by 2018 PA 231, section 1278a as amended by 2018 PA
232, section 1278c as amended by 2018 PA 242, section 1278d as added by 2018 PA
241, section 1279h as added by 2018 PA 184, section 1280 as amended by 2006 PA
123, and section 1531f as added by 2010 PA 168; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that
the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate
effect.
Lana
Theis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Theis, Bumstead, Runestad and Daley
Nays: Senators Polehanki and Geiss
The
bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education and Career Readiness reported
Senate
Bill No. 601, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,”
by amending sections 22b, 81, and 104 (MCL 388.1622b, 388.1681, and 388.1704),
as amended by 2019 PA 58.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate
effect.
Lana
Theis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Theis, Bumstead, Runestad and Daley
Nays: Senators Polehanki and Geiss
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education and Career Readiness submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present: Senators Theis (C), Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and
Geiss
Excused: Senator Horn
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Universities and Community
Colleges submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators LaSata (C), Bizon,
MacDonald, Irwin, Zorn and Hertel
Excused: Senator Horn
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall,
Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Excused: Senator Zorn
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture
- Thursday, December 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300,
Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELED)
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
Health
Policy and Human Services - Thursday, December 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100,
Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary
and Public Safety -
Thursday, December 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517)
373-5312
Regulatory Reform - Thursday,
December 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate
adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:46 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt,
declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate