STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
10:00
a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D.
Gilchrist II.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who
announced that a quorum was present.
Alexander—present Horn—present Outman—present
Ananich—present Irwin—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Johnson—present Runestad—present
Bayer—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—present Nesbitt—present
Senator
Ed McBroom of the 38th District offered the following invocation:
Dear Holy
Father, I praise You for Your great goodness and mercy. You are the giver of
all good and perfect things. At this time, we find ourselves confronted with
the immensity of our mortality. The fear and uncertainty we face for our
families, friends, state, and our country are real. So much information coupled
with so little knowledge and ability to actually know is leading to fear and
panic for our very lives and welfare. Father, I pray that You will be merciful
to us all—that You will provide protection, wisdom, knowledge, and success. I
pray that You will bring comfort and peace and patience to all of us. I pray
particularly for wisdom for our leaders, particularly our Governor, Gretchen
Whitmer, and for our President, Donald Trump.
But
Father, I also recognize that we are truly no closer to calamity during this
crisis than each of us is every day. Our lives are but a vapor—a
hand-breadth—grass that flourishes and dies. Lord, please grant each person
here these moments to consider their relationship with You. Help each of us to
evaluate our own eternal future and open our eyes to our own need for salvation—for
ending our own opposition and enmity with You that we ourselves have caused and
accept the friendship and gift of eternal life that You offer through your Son.
Father
grant us wisdom this day as we perform the duties that our citizens have sent
us here to do. Help us to remember the fatherless, the widow, the outcast, and
the poor. Help us to work diligently to bring good government to the people of
this state—government that rewards those who do right, punishes those who do
evil, and seeks for the best interest of all the people. Help us, Father, to
work together. Help us to have a spirit that is willing to put aside our own
personal viewpoints and interests at times when it is best for the body as a
whole. Father, I pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the
members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The following communications were
received:
Department
of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
October 17, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-074-HS (Secretary of State Filing #19‑10-02)
on this date at 1:54 p.m. for the Department of Health and Human Services
entitled, “Reporting of Poisonings Due to the Use of Prescription or Illicit
Drugs.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
October 18, 2019
In
accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts
of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is
to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule
#2019-001-EQ (Secretary of State Filing #19-10-03) on this date at 3:19 p.m.
for the Department of Environmental Quality entitled, “Oil and Gas Operations.”
These
rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
October 24, 2019
In
accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts
of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is
to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule
#2017-062-EQ (Secretary of State Filing #19-10-04) on this date at 1:28 p.m.
for the Department of Environmental Quality entitled, “Air Pollution Control –
Part 4. Emission Limitations and Prohibitions – Sulfur-Bearing Compounds.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
October 25, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-095-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑10-05)
on this date at 2:40 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Michigan Medical Marihuana.”
These
rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted
under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
November 4, 2019
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise
you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2019-045-HS (Secretary of State Filing #19‑11-01) on
this date at 4:18 p.m. for the Department of Health and Human Services
entitled, “Nonopioid Directive.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
November 4, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-065-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑11-02)
on this date at 4:18 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Barbers – General Rules.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
November 19, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-037-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑11-03)
on this date at 3:46 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Optometry – General Rules.”
These
rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
November 19, 2019
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise
you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2018-062-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑11-04) on
this date at 3:47 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
entitled, “Athletic Trainers – General Rules.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
November 22, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Emergency Administrative Rule #2019-201-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #19-11-05) on this date at 1:17 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Manufacturing of Marihuana Products Intended for
Inhalation.”
These
rules take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in
effect for 6 months.
November 22, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Emergency Administrative Rule #2019-202-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #19-11-06) on this date at 1:17 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Testing of Marihuana Products Intended for
Inhalation.”
These
rules take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State and shall remain in
effect for 6 months.
November 25, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2019-102-HS (Secretary of State Filing #19‑11-07)
on this date at 2:44 p.m. for the Department of Health and Human Services
entitled, “Child Caring Institutions.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act
of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
December 6, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts
of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is
to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules
filed Administrative Rule #2018-029-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑12-01)
on this date at 2:53 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Licensing Family and Group Child Care Homes.”
These
rules take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
December 6, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-107-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑12-02)
on this date at 2:53 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Psychology – General Rules.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
December 11, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2018-032-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑12-03)
on this date at 3:24 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled, “Licensing Child Care Centers.”
These
rules take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
December 12, 2019
In
accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public
Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6,
this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and
Rules filed Administrative Rule #2019-038-IF (Secretary of State Filing #19‑12-04)
on this date at 3:11 p.m. for the Department of Insurance and Financial
Services entitled, “Pre‑Licensure Education Requirements.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted
under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these
sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
December 20, 2019
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise
you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2018-023-LR (Secretary of State Filing #19‑12-05) on
this date at 11:31 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
entitled, “Board of Physical Therapy – General Rules.”
These
rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures
act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under
these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of
State.
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
Benson
Secretary
of State
Evelyn
Quiroga, Departmental Supervisor
Office
of the Great Seal
The communications were referred
to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was
received:
Office
of Senator Winnie Brinks
March 10, 2020
I respectfully request that my
name be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Resolution No. 107.
Sincerely,
Senator
Winnie Brinks
District
29
The communication was referred to
the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor
was received on March 11, 2020 and read:
EXECUTIVE
ORDER
No.
2020-4
Declaration of State of Emergency
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is
caused by a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified
in humans and can easily spread from person to person.
COVID-19 has been identified as
the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan City
in the Hubei Province of China. Person-to-person spread of the virus has
occurred in the United States, with some of those occurring in people with
no travel history and no known source of exposure. On January 31, 2020,
the United States Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar
declared a public health emergency for COVID-19, and affected state and local
governments have also declared states of emergency.
The State of Michigan has been
taking proactive steps to prevent and prepare for the spread of this disease.
On February 3, 2020, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
(MDHHS) activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center, and has
been working diligently with local health departments, health systems, and
medical providers throughout Michigan to make sure appropriate screening and
preparations for COVID-19 are being made. On February 28, 2020, I activated the
State Emergency Operations Center to maximize coordination with state, local
and federal agencies, as well as private partners, and to help prevent the
spread of the disease. On March 3, 2020, I created four task forces comprising
key state government agencies to coordinate the state’s response and work
closely with the appropriate community and non-governmental stakeholders to
combat the spread of COVID-19 and assess the impact it may have on Michiganders’
day-to-day lives. And throughout this time, the State has been working with
schools, businesses, medical providers, local health departments, and residents
to make sure they have the information they need to prepare for potential
cases.
On March 10, 2020, MDHHS
identified the first two presumptive-positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan.
Section 1 of article 5 of the
Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of
Michigan in the governor.
The Emergency Management Act,
1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.403(4), provides that “[t]he governor shall, by
executive order or proclamation, declare a state of emergency if he or she
finds that an emergency has occurred or that the threat of an emergency exists.”
The Emergency Powers of the
Governor Act of 1945, 1945 PA 302, as amended, MCL 10.31(1), provides that “[d]uring
times of great public crisis, disaster, rioting, catastrophe, or similar public
emergency within the state, or reasonable apprehension of immediate danger of a
public emergency of that kind, . . . the governor may proclaim a state of
emergency and designate the area involved.”
Acting under the Michigan
Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:
1. A state of emergency is declared across the State of Michigan.
2. The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the
Department of State Police must coordinate and maximize all state efforts that
may be activated to state service to assist local governments and officials and
may call upon all state departments to utilize available resources to assist.
3. The state of emergency is terminated when emergency conditions no
longer exist and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from any
effects of the emergency conditions, consistent with the legal authorities upon
which this declaration is based and any limits on duration imposed by those
authorities.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State of Michigan.
Date: March 10, 2020
Gretchen
Whitmer
[SEAL] Governor
By
the Governor:
Jocelyn
Benson
Secretary
of State
The executive order was referred
to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2019; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has substituted
(H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the
bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and
amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies and capital outlay
purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over
one day.
A bill
to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending
sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and
388.1836), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586, section 17b as amended by
2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2018 PA 265.
The
House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The
House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that
it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill
to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the
support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community
colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for
certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement
of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide
for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and
officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections
11, 20, 31j, 32d, 35a, 35b, 95b, 99h, 99t, 99u, 99v, 152b, and 236 (MCL
388.1611, 388.1620, 388.1631j, 388.1632d, 388.1635a, 388.1635b, 388.1695b,
388.1699h, 388.1699t, 388.1699u, 388.1699v, 388.1752b, and 388.1836), sections
11, 20, 35a, and 236 as amended by 2019 PA 162, sections 31j, 35b, and 99u as
amended by 2018 PA 586, sections 32d and 99h as amended by 2019 PA 58, sections
95b, 99t, and 152b as amended and section 99v as added by 2018 PA 265, and by
adding sections 67a, 67b, and 270a.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill
to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for
townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages,
and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to
authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and
operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment;
to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and
collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special
assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and
the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for
reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the
collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other
municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to
prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic
officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA 463.
The
House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given
immediate effect.
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 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:
Senate Bill No. 364
The
motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a
third time:
Senate Bill No. 364, 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 11i.
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.
99 Yeas—38
Alexander Geiss MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hertel McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hollier McCann Shirkey
Bayer Horn McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Irwin Moss Theis
Brinks Johnson Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Outman Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Polehanki Wojno
Chang Lucido Runestad Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of
the bill.
The following bill was read a
third time:
Senate Bill No. 725, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending sections 78b, 78c, and 78f (MCL 211.78b,
211.78c, and 211.78f), sections 78b and 78c as amended by 2015 PA 202 and
section 78f as amended by 2015 PA 190.
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.
100 Yeas—38
Alexander Geiss MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hertel McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hollier McCann Shirkey
Bayer Horn McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Irwin Moss Theis
Brinks Johnson Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Outman Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Polehanki Wojno
Chang Lucido Runestad Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of
the bill.
The following bill was read a
third time:
Senate Bill No. 726, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending sections 78h and 78k (MCL 211.78h and
211.78k), section 78h as amended by 2014 PA 499 and section 78k as amended by
2016 PA 433.
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.
101 Yeas—38
Alexander Geiss MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hertel McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hollier McCann Shirkey
Bayer Horn McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Irwin Moss Theis
Brinks Johnson Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Outman Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Polehanki Wojno
Chang Lucido Runestad Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of
the bill.
The following bill was read a
third time:
House Bill No. 4171, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA
589.
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.
102 Yeas—38
Alexander Geiss MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hertel McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hollier McCann Shirkey
Bayer Horn McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Irwin Moss Theis
Brinks Johnson Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Outman Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Polehanki Wojno
Chang Lucido Runestad Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
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 meet deficiencies in state funds by
providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment,
reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or
measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial
activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the
taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to
permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and
penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the
taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an
appropriation; and to repeal 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 President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated
Senator Barrett 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 without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 754, entitled
A bill
to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending
section 8144 (MCL 600.8144), as amended by 2012 PA 18.
Senate Bill No. 812, entitled
A bill
to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by
amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2017 PA 228.
The bills were placed on the
order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 245, entitled
A bill
to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending
sections 2421b, 2421c, 2421d, and 2421e (MCL 600.2421b, 600.2421c, 600.2421d,
and 600.2421e), as added by 1984 PA 197.
Substitute
(S-1)
Senate Bill No. 246, entitled
A bill
to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by
amending sections 71, 72, 80, 87, 115, 122, and 123 (MCL 24.271, 24.272,
24.280, 24.287, 24.315, 24.322, and 24.323), section 71 as amended by 1984
PA 28, section 80 as amended and section 123 as added by 1984 PA 196, section
115 as amended by 1996 PA 489, and section 122 as amended by 2011 PA 247.
Substitute
(S-1)
Senate Bill No. 665, entitled
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.
Substitute
(S-1)
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.
A
concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress to oppose
recommendations to privatize the United States Postal Service.
Whereas, The USPS is a core
governmental function recognized by our Founding Fathers in the U.S. Constitution.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the
power to establish post offices and post roads. Enacting the President’s
proposal would require Congress to neglect its constitutional responsibility;
and
Whereas, The USPS provides
high-quality universal service without taxpayer funding. The USPS receives no
tax dollars and funds its operations through the sale of postage products and
services. Even without taxpayer funding, the USPS provides excellent service
and consistently receives the highest approval ratings of federal departments
and agencies; and
Whereas, The
USPS is a source of decent and dignified jobs in the United States. The USPS
employs workers of all nationalities from diverse backgrounds of all kinds. The
USPS has more than 500,000 employees at the center of the $1.4 trillion
mailing industry that employs 7.5 million Americans. It is also the nation’s
second-largest employer of military veterans; and
Whereas, Privatizing the USPS
would limit service and increase prices for Michigan’s 32 rural counties. A
privatized postal service will be driven by profit and would lead to increased
rates and lost service for rural areas where delivery is more expensive. This
will enrich a few private companies at the expense of rural communities in
Michigan and across the country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House
of Representatives concurring), That we urge the United States Congress to
oppose recommendations to privatize the United States Postal Service; and be it
further
Resolved, That copies of this
resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President
of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives,
and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades
regulation act,” by amending section 807 (MCL 339.5807).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Runestad, Lucido, Barrett,
MacGregor, Victory, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Daley, Zorn, Horn, Theis, Schmidt,
VanderWall, MacDonald, LaSata and McBroom introduced
A bill to regulate contingency fee contracts entered
into by the department of the attorney general; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to require reports.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senators Barrett, Runestad, Lucido,
MacGregor, Victory, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Daley, Zorn, Horn, Schmidt, VanderWall,
MacDonald, LaSata, McBroom and Theis introduced
A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled “Of certain state
officers,” (MCL 14.28 to 14.35) by adding section 28a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The
Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate
and filed on Tuesday, March 10:
House
Bill Nos. 5134 5443 5444
The Secretary announced the
enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, March 10 for
her approval the following bill:
Enrolled
Senate Bill No. 253 at 2:01 p.m.
The
Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and
filed on Tuesday, March 10, and are available on the Michigan Legislature
website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 824 825 826
Senate
Resolution No. 107
House
Bill Nos. 5600 5601 5602 5603 5604 5605 5606 5607 5608 5609 5610
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations
Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators Schmidt, Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, March 10, 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
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, March 10, 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 Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present:
Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno
Scheduled
Meetings
Agriculture - Thursday, March 12, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld
Office Building (517) 373-1721
Appropriations -
Subcommittees
-
Agriculture
and Rural Development - Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m., Room
1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
General
Government - Wednesday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry
T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Justice
and Public Safety - Thursdays, March 12 and March 26, 1:00
p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Licensing
and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services
(DIFS) - Thursday, March 12, 8:30 a.m., Room
1300, Binsfeld Office Building, (517) 373-2768
Universities
and Community Colleges - Thursday, March 12, 3:00 p.m.,
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Education and Career Readiness - Tuesday,
March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 12, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday,
March 12, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Legislative Council - Thursday, March 19, 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room,
Capitol Building (517) 373-0212
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until
Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate