STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January
22, 2020.
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—excused Irwin—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Johnson—present Runestad—present
Bayer—present LaSata—excused 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—present Nesbitt—present
Spirit
of the living God, fall upon each of those present here. Give them clarity of
mind to reflect upon all aspects of the legislation considered today. Enable
them to work with energy as they strive to make the best choices for our
beloved state of Michigan. Protect their health amid the stresses of their
calling and our variable Michigan weather. Supply them with a sense of grace
and humor during tense words and actions. Provide those behind the scenes who support
the Senate and its work with energy and patience. Bestow upon their families
back home encouragement during their absence. Bless them with kindness as they
go through their day. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the
members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge
of Allegiance.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, assumed the Chair.
Motions and Communications
Senator MacGregor moved that Senator
LaSata be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator
Ananich be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill
to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609d.
The
House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given
immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
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
General Orders
The motion
prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator
McCann as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and
the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the
Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute
therefor, the
following bill:
House Bill No. 4126, entitled
A bill
to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan regulation and taxation of marihuana
act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 333.27958).
Substitute
(S-2)
House Bill No. 4127, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana
facilities licensing act,” by amending section 206 (MCL 333.27206), as amended by
2018 PA 648.
Substitute
(S-2)
By unanimous consent the Senate
returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 93.
A
resolution to recognize January 26-February 1, 2020, as Catholic Schools Week.
Whereas,
There are 50,026 students attending 221 Catholic elementary and high schools
throughout our great state; and
Whereas,
The Constitution of Michigan states that, “Religion, morality and knowledge
being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and
the means of education shall forever be encouraged”; and
Whereas,
Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting public schools
through their taxes; and
Whereas,
Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare
regulations required of public schools; and
Whereas,
Taking into account Michigan’s minimum public school foundation allowance of
$8,111 per pupil, Catholic schools save taxpayers in excess of $407 million in
state spending annually; and
Whereas,
Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the
lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people
which makes them responsible citizens of our state and nation; and
Whereas,
Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic, many students who
are economically disadvantaged, and identify that a good education remains the
best way out of poverty; and
Whereas,
With their traditionally high academic standards, high graduation rates, and
commitment to community service, Catholic schools and their graduates make a
positive contribution to society; and
Whereas,
January 26-February 1, 2020, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with
the theme “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve.
Lead. Succeed.” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association
and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and
Whereas,
The common good of the state of Michigan is strengthened through the continued
existence of Catholic schools; and
Whereas,
Catholic schools seek to form a supporting partnership with every student’s
family, while also encouraging the involvement of parents in the education of
their children so that Catholic schools are part of a solution to form
productive lives for future generations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize January
26-February 1, 2020, as Catholic Schools Week; and be it further
Resolved,
That we support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan
toward academic excellence as well as the key role that Catholic schools play
in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students; and be it further
Resolved,
That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic
Conference with our highest esteem.
Senator
MacGregor moved that the rule be suspended.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Santana was named co-sponsor of
the resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18.
A concurrent resolution to oppose
the inclusion of labor peace agreements in the Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s
permanent rules and to oppose the inclusion of labor peace agreements or any
similar construct in the administrative rules of this state.
(This resolution was reported by
the Committee on Regulatory Reform on January 21. See p. 76.)
The question being on the adoption
of the concurrent resolution,
Senator MacGregor requested the yeas
and nays.
The
yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
21 Yeas—21
Barrett Lauwers Nesbitt Stamas
Bizon Lucido Outman Theis
Bumstead MacDonald Runestad VanderWall
Daley MacGregor Schmidt Victory
Horn McBroom Shirkey Zorn
Johnson
Nays—15
Alexander Chang Irwin Polehanki
Bayer Geiss McCann Santana
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Wojno
Bullock Hollier Moss
Excused—2
Ananich LaSata
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators McBroom and Schmidt introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Victory introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator LaSata introduced
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 201a (MCL 388.1801
and 388.1801a), as amended by 2019 PA 52.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Barrett introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to
provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Schmidt introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to
provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Bumstead introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the
department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology,
management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state
purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and
other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this
act.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator MacGregor introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator LaSata introduced
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 236a (MCL 388.1836
and 388.1836a), section 236 as amended by 2019 PA 162 and section 236a as
amended by 2019 PA 62.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Nesbitt introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Barrett introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Nesbitt introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Horn introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Barrett introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Bumstead introduced
A bill to make
appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of
the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Schmidt introduced
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 2019 PA 162 and section 17b as amended
by 2007 PA 137.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Barrett introduced
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and
to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Schmidt introduced
A bill to make
appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of
the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations
for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Stamas introduced
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 2019 PA 162 and section 17b as amended
by 2007 PA 137.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled “The
secondary mortgage loan act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 493.51 and
493.52), as amended by 2009 PA 77.
The House of Representatives has passed the
bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage
brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending sections 1a and 2
(MCL 445.1651a and 445.1652), section 1a as amended by 2012 PA 442 and section
2 as amended by 2009 PA 76.
The House of Representatives has passed the
bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled “Michigan
telecommunications act,” by amending section 316 (MCL 484.2316), as amended by
2011 PA 58.
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 Energy and Technology.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The
Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate
and filed on Tuesday, January 21:
House
Bill Nos. 5146 5147 5263
The
Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and
filed on Tuesday, January 21, and are available on the Michigan
Legislature website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 725 726
Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 19
House
Bill Nos. 5358 5359 5360 5361 5362 5363 5364 5365 5366 5367 5368 5369 5370 5371 5372 5373
Committee Reports
The
Committee on Environmental Quality reported
Senate
Bill No. 714, entitled
A bill
to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection
act,” by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a,
and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2019 PA 84, section 32312a as added
by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding
sections 32312c and 32517.
With
the recommendation that the bill pass.
The
committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick
Outman
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas:
Senators Outman, Daley, Johnson, VanderWall and McBroom
Nays:
Senators Bayer and Brinks
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Environmental Quality submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present:
Senators Outman (C), Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer and Brinks
The
Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 18.
A
concurrent resolution to oppose the inclusion of labor peace agreements in the
Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s permanent rules and to oppose the inclusion of
labor peace agreements or any similar construct in the administrative rules of
this state.
(For
text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 5, p. 49.)
With
the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas:
Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall and Zorn
Nays:
Senators Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
The
concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The
Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate
Bill No. 711, entitled
A bill
to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by
amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409, and by adding
section 504.
With
the recommendation that the bill pass.
The
committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas:
Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and
Wojno
Nays:
None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present:
Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno
The
Committee on Oversight reported
Senate
Bill No. 686, entitled
A bill
to prohibit a state department or agency from taking disciplinary action
against an employee for communicating with certain individuals.
With
the recommendation that the bill pass.
The
committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ed
McBroom
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas:
Senators McBroom, Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Nays:
None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present:
Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present:
Senators Lauwers (C), Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann,
Brinks and McMorrow
Scheduled Meetings
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300,
Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 13, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300,
Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Economic and Small Business
Development - Thursday, January 23, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday,
January 23, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Senate
Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, January 23, 9:00
a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517)
373-2768
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 10:31 a.m.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until
Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate