STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 28, 2022.
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 Polehanki—present
Ananich—present Huizenga—present Runestad—present
Barrett—present Irwin—present Santana—present
Bayer—present Johnson—excused Schmidt—present
Bizon—present LaSata—present Shirkey—present
Brinks—present Lauwers—present Stamas—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Theis—present
Bumstead—present McBroom—excused VanderWall—present
Chang—present McCann—present Victory—present
Daley—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present Moss—present Wozniak—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
Hollier—excused Outman—present
Senator Marshall Bullock II of the 4th District offered the following invocation:
Father, we give thanks for the state of Michigan and its government. We hold up in prayer before You the men and women of this chamber who are in positions of authority. We pray and intercede for the Senators and staff assembled here. We pray that Your Spirit rests upon us all.
Lord, we are in need of a healing. We believe that Your skillful and godly wisdom and will has entered into our knowledge and hearts and it will be pleasant to us. Lord, allow us to disagree—and we will disagree—and not become enemies. Touch our tongues with civility and not speak things so demonizing. Give us the discretion to do that which is right and just and that understanding keeps us—delivers us—from the way of evil.
Lord, we ask that You would allow our hearts and ears to be attentive to Your godly counsel and that we do that which is right in Your sight. We believe You cause us to be men and women of integrity and that we are obedient concerning this body, and that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty. We pray that the upright shall dwell in our government.
Your word declares that blessed is the nation whose god is the Lord. We receive Your blessing. Lord, You are our refuge and stronghold in times of trouble. So we declare with our mouths that Your people dwell safely in this land and we prosper abundantly. We are more than conquerors through Christ. It is written in the Bible that the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord and You turn it whichever way You desire. We believe the hearts of our leaders, this chamber, and our partnering entities are in Your hands and that our decisions are divinely directed of the Lord.
We give thanks unto You that You have given us this opportunity to do great and mighty works and we shall continue to give Your name all the praise, honor, and glory. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Johnson and McBroom be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senators Geiss and Ananich be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator Hollier 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 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; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10r (MCL 247.660r), as added by 2020 PA 140.
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 Lauwers moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 926
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 926, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 450.4102), as amended by 2015 PA 157.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 139 Yeas—34
Alexander Daley McMorrow Shirkey
Ananich Hertel Moss Stamas
Barrett Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bayer Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Bizon Irwin Polehanki Victory
Brinks LaSata Runestad Wojno
Bullock Lauwers Santana Wozniak
Bumstead MacDonald Schmidt Zorn
Chang McCann
Nays—0
Excused—4
Geiss Hollier Johnson McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The Senate
agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4842, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2020 PA 126.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 140 Yeas—33
Alexander Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Ananich Horn Moss Stamas
Barrett Huizenga Nesbitt Theis
Bayer Irwin Outman VanderWall
Bizon LaSata Polehanki Victory
Brinks Lauwers Runestad Wojno
Bullock MacDonald Santana Wozniak
Bumstead McCann Schmidt Zorn
Daley
Nays—2
Chang Hertel
Excused—3
Hollier Johnson McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
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 create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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 pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, designated Senator Moss as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4674, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 1, 4, 9, 11, and 15 (MCL 18.351, 18.354, 18.359, 18.361, and 18.365), sections 1, 9, and 15 as amended by 1996 PA 519, section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 390, and section 11 as amended by 2010 PA 282, and by adding section 16a.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 5, 10, and 12 (MCL 18.355, 18.360, and 18.362), sections 5 and 10 as amended by 2008 PA 390, and section 12 as amended by 1996 PA 519, and by adding section 16a.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26.
A concurrent resolution offered as a memorial for Dale Kildee, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the United States House of Representatives.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 39, p. 523.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senators Schmidt, Moss, Zorn, Hollier, Wozniak, Bullock, Bizon, Horn, MacDonald, Runestad, Wojno, Daley, VanderWall, Theis, Irwin, McMorrow, Polehanki, Victory, Bayer, Brinks, McCann, Geiss, Alexander, Ananich, Hertel, Chang, Nesbitt and LaSata offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 133.
A resolution to recognize April 28, 2022, as Suits And Sneakers® Day.
Whereas, The Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, leveraging the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs; and
Whereas, The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back in partnership with its nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; and
Whereas, More than 62,150 Michiganders will be newly diagnosed with cancer in 2022; and
Whereas, Cancer patients face countless challenges associated with their diagnoses including physical, emotional, financial, and day-to-day challenges; and
Whereas, Since 1993, coaches and their supporters have raised more than $135 million for the American Cancer Society to help make their services and programs available to those who need them the most; and
Whereas, During January 24-30,
2022, the Coaches vs. Cancer Suits And Sneakers® nationwide effort united
coaches across the country to wear sneakers with their game attire while coaching
games. Similarly, it also encouraged lawmakers and others to wear suits and
sneakers to raise awareness about the fight against cancer, share the
importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing one’s cancer risk,
and promote the American Cancer Society as a resource for help and support; and
Whereas, Michigan coaches joined fellow coaches nationwide, as well as thousands of volunteers for the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, to advocate on behalf of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers so that one day cancer will be eliminated as a major public health issue; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate April 28, 2022, as Suits And Sneakers® Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge all Michiganders to use this day as an opportunity to educate themselves about cancer, take proactive steps to reduce their risks, and get appropriate screenings.
Senator Lauwers 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.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schmidt’s statement is as follows:
As co-chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral cancer caucus, it is an honor to offer Senate Resolution No. 133 recognizing today, April 28, as Suits And Sneakers® Day. More than 62,500 Michiganders will be newly diagnosed with cancer in 2022. The Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers is a nationwide awareness effort aimed at uniting coaches across the country to wear sneakers with their game attire while coaching games.
Today, lawmakers and others are encouraged to wear their suits and sneakers to raise awareness about the fight against childhood cancer, share the importance of nutrition and physical activity in reducing one’s cancer risk, and to promote the American Cancer Society as a resource for help and support. Since 1993, coaches and their supporters have raised more than $135 million for the American Cancer Society to help make the American Cancer Society’s services and programs available to those who need them the most.
Thank you to all my colleagues for joining me to raise awareness for an issue that affects way too many Michiganders each year. On behalf of Senator Moss and myself, we’ll do a photograph after session so hopefully you all wore your best sneakers—I’m wearing some really bad Stan Smiths but I think it’ll be OK for the picture.
Senators VanderWall, Bumstead, LaSata and Johnson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 134.
A resolution to designate May 2022 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Whereas, Michigan has 255,832 registered motorcycles and 542,809 individuals who have operator licenses with a motorcycle endorsement; and
Whereas, The safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of special skills developed through a combination of training and expertise, the use of good judgment, and a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements; and
Whereas, The use of proper protective riding apparel is an important part of a motorcycle operator’s responsibility; and
Whereas, The advocacy of motorcycle safety awareness is a cooperative effort to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycling; and
Whereas, The promotion of motorcycle rider education programs available through the Michigan Department of State, including recommendations that motorcycle operators wear the proper gear, in addition to driving their vehicles defensively and cautiously, is intended to reduce the number of crashes; and
Whereas, The emergence of spring is synonymous with the return of motorcycle enthusiasts to our roadways. Throughout Michigan, motorcyclists are on the cutting edge of supporting the wise and sensible use of this enjoyable mode of travel; and
Whereas, Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities make it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety. It is also important to remind other drivers that highway safety is beneficial to all parties traveling on public roadways; and
Whereas, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to wear proper protective riding attire, maintain their motorcycles using safety and maintenance checks found in the owner’s manual, abide by the laws of the road, and implement operating techniques that provide an additional standard of safety; and
Whereas, Car and truck drivers are informed of the fact that motorcyclists are resuming their travels on our public roadways and all are advised to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate May 2022 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. We encourage all of Michigan’s citizens to participate in the aims and goals of this safety effort.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Bayer, Chang, Geiss, Santana and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Santana, Wojno, Brinks, Bayer, McMorrow, Polehanki, Hollier, Bullock, Outman, Huizenga, Nesbitt, Theis, Barrett, VanderWall, Runestad, Chang and Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 135.
A resolution to recognize April 28, 2022, as Survivors Speak Michigan Day, a part of National Crime Victims Rights’ Week.
Whereas, Survivors Speak Michigan is organized by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice and the Alliance for Safety and Justice; and
Whereas, Crime and violence can harm any individual and community, regardless of age, national origin, race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, or economic status; and
Whereas, Most crime survivors do not receive the help they need; and
Whereas, Only eight percent of all victims of violence receive direct assistance from a victim service agency. This drops to four percent when the crime is unreported, which is the case for more than half of all violent crimes; and
Whereas, Through their experiences, crime survivors are uniquely qualified to provide essential input and influence in discussions of public safety and criminal justice policy; and
Whereas, Michigan must address the immediate safety concerns facing families and invest in a long-term, comprehensive plan to address root causes of violence; and
Whereas, The voices and experiences of survivors are too often ignored, leading to poor policy and justice system decisions that fail to meet the needs of survivors or stop the cycle of crime; and
Whereas, Our state must support trauma recovery centers that play a critical role and resource for survivors impacted by crime; and
Whereas, Crime survivors understand existing gaps to recovery and how to bridge them; and
Whereas, Survivors want a system of justice and safety that prioritizes prevention, rehabilitation, and trauma recovery; and
Whereas, Michigan needs to invest in programs that provide assistance to crime victims and their families to effectively deal with the inherent trauma and residual effects of violence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 28, 2022, as Survivors Speak Michigan Day, a part of National Crime Victims Rights’ Week; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend the survivors and advocates of Survivors Speak Michigan for their work to stop violence and help those impacted by it.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Geiss was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Santana’s statement is as follows:
Today I rise to recognize April 28 as Survivors Speak Michigan Day, as a part of National Crime Victims Rights’ Week. Hundreds of survivors have come to the Capitol from all over Michigan. The voices and experiences of survivors have too often been ignored, leading to poor policy and justice system decisions that fail to meet the needs of survivors or stop the cycle of crime. Crime and violence can leave harm on any individual and community, regardless of age, national origin, race, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, or economic status. Victims of crime are your neighbors, your family, it’s also your co-workers, and your friends. Only eight percent of all victims of violence receive direct assistance from a victim’s service agency. This drops to four percent when the crime is unreported, which is the case for more than half of all violent crimes. Crime survivors want a system of justice and safety that prioritizes prevention, rehabilitation, and trauma recovery. Michigan must address immediate safety concerns facing families and invest in a long-term comprehensive plan to address the root causes of violence. I commend all the survivors who have joined us here today and thank them from the bottom of my heart and all of my colleagues’ as well to share their stories.
Senators Bayer, Hollier, Wojno, McCann, Bullock, Chang, Polehanki, Brinks, Geiss, Hertel, Santana and Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 136.
A resolution to recognize May 2022 as Public Service Recognition Month.
Whereas, Public servants, who work to keep our nation running, assist Americans at the federal, state, county, and city levels every single day; and
Whereas, Our public employees must uphold the United States constitution and take an oath of office, just like our elected officials in public office do; and
Whereas, Many public servants, including military personnel, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, border patrol officers, embassy employees, health care professionals, and several others risk their lives each day in service to the people of Michigan, the United States, and around the world; and
Whereas, Public servants include, but are not limited to, state employees, teachers, doctors, scientists, paraprofessionals, technicians, train conductors, astronauts, nurses, safety inspectors, laborers, road commission crews, computer technicians, social workers, librarians and those in countless other occupations. Day in and day out, they provide the diverse services people demand and expect from their government with both efficiency and integrity; and
Whereas, These men and women dedicate themselves to serving the public, often without recognition or acknowledgment of their efforts; and
Whereas, During the COVID-19 pandemic, many public servants had and continue to step up to the sacrifice and challenge necessary to be on the frontlines to ensure the people’s safety, convenience, and well-being; and
Whereas, Without public servants at every level, continuity would be impossible in a democracy that regularly changes its leaders and elected officials; and
Whereas, Though the work and efforts of public servants are specially honored this week, Michigan remains grateful each and every day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2022 as Public Service Recognition Month.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bayer’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to ask for your support
of my resolution to designate May 2022 as Public Service Recognition Month.
This resolution would honor the people who serve our nation every day—federal,
state, county, local, and tribal governmental employees. Our service employees
are critical front-line workers—teachers, doctors, firefighters, police
officers, nurses, safety inspectors, military personnel, road crews, state
employees, and the list goes on and on. Day in and day out, these men and women
dedicate themselves to serving the public, providing the services we depend on
every day, and so often we take them for granted. We forget to recognize or
acknowledge their efforts. So, today we rise to thank them. We shouldn’t forget
that without public servants at every level, continuity would be impossible in
a democracy like ours because we regularly change our leaders and elected
officials. In the past, we have only recognized Public Service Week but
choosing to do for a month seems fitting given how many professionals fall
under the scope of public service and how much we have asked of these
individuals as we went through this pandemic. I ask for your support of this
resolution. It’s a small way for us to especially honor our public servants
this month and show that we are grateful now and every day for all they
provide.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators VanderWall, Hollier, Wozniak, Huizenga, Outman and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 1022, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness.
Senators Victory, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Wozniak, Nesbitt, Huizenga, Bumstead, LaSata, Brinks, Bullock, Santana, Chang, Daley, VanderWall, Lauwers, Ananich, Johnson, MacDonald, Horn, Outman, Runestad, Bizon, Moss, Polehanki, Zorn, Theis, Schmidt and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1023, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by amending the title and by adding sections 3n and 3o.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Hertel, Victory, Wozniak, Nesbitt, Huizenga, Bumstead, Wojno, LaSata, McCann, Brinks, Bullock, Santana, Chang, Daley, VanderWall, Lauwers, Ananich, Johnson, MacDonald, Horn, Outman, Runestad, Bizon, Moss, Polehanki, Theis, Zorn, Schmidt and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1024, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2021 PA 46.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled “An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor,” by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2015 PA 39.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427), as amended by 2016 PA 546.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill by a 3/4 vote and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
The Michigan Senate yesterday adopted my resolution to declare today as Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is commemorated by Jewish people in the state of Michigan, across the country and around the world. In years past, we have gathered in the Capitol Rotunda for a meaningful program, joined with Holocaust survivors who call our state home, to light candles on a menorah to honor the memories of the 6 million Jews and millions more who perished.
In the last few years however, due to the pandemic, we have not been in session during Yom HaShoah to adopt this resolution. And all of us lived through an incredibly difficult period of time—both physically and emotionally—but the day that I felt the first glimmer of hope and light during the pandemic was in January of 2021, when Oakland County Health Division in partnership with Jewish Family Services administered some of the earliest COVID-19 vaccination doses to 170 survivors of the Holocaust. One of the earliest recipients was 102-year-old Zoltan Rubin, who said, “God is trying to show people that they have to believe in something. People should realize they are living on borrowed time—they’re not going to be here forever.” We’re living on borrowed time and we won’t be here forever. That is the most compelling reason to listen to Holocaust survivors while they are here as the direct witnesses to the worst horror in human history.
The Holocaust Memorial Center is in my district in Farmington Hills, and we delivered a state grant and supported the request of a federal grant to continue its educational programming, making it more accessible and participatory. The center provides training and resources for educators and provides opportunities for schools to utilize its services.
One of the center’s longtime educators and lecturers to visitors and students is Edith Maniker. Edith and I first met more than a decade ago when I knocked on her door in Southfield during a campaign. She and her family endured Kristallnacht in 1938 Germany, the night Nazis shattered windows and burned synagogues and Jewish-owned businesses. She said, “I was seven years old and I’ll never be able to get that picture out of my mind, how this great big bonfire was burning and these men in uniforms were singing and dancing around it.” Not long after, she became a child survivor of Kindertransport, as Edith’s parents sent her and her sister to the UK in an operation to evacuate Jewish children from Nazi-occupied areas of Europe. She never saw her parents again.
“It was a final goodbye,” she said. “I didn’t know it. My mother had been very protective and she said ‘have a wonderful time, you’re going to go to this place called England, you’ll have vacation and we’ll see you in a couple of weeks.’” Her father died during the Nazi death march, and she never found out what happened to her mother. Edith came to Detroit at the end of the war to live with an aunt and uncle and eventually started a family of her own. I actually just spoke to Edith this morning on the drive in and she gives everyone her regards.
In 2016, Edith stood next to me—in fact held my hand—at the Holocaust Center as Governor Snyder signed into law legislation requiring instruction in Michigan public school curriculum on genocide education, including the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide. That bill passed 105 to 1 in the House and 35 to 3 in the Senate because this Legislature recognized that not everyone in the state of Michigan will have the opportunity to hear directly from survivors like Edith, and required our students to learn in the classroom—factually and comprehensively—about the past atrocities. We are providing the most impactful tools to ensure that they are not repeated and hoping to create a more tolerant society that respects each other’s differences.
Surely, these should be our continued shared goals. On Sunday, I will bring our adopted Senate Resolution No. 132 to the Holocaust Center from a Yom HaShoah program where we will be reunited with the survivors after a long absence and let them know that the Michigan Senate says, Never again.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolutions were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 27, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 25 26
Senate Resolution Nos. 131 132
House Bill Nos. 6052 6053 6054 6055
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 827, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 830, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 831, entitled
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, 2023; 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.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 832, 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 2021 PA 48 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Barrett, Runestad, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 838, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 842, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 241 (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841), as amended by 2021 PA 86.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin and McCann
Nays: Senators Barrett, Runestad and Bayer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 843, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 206 (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806), as amended by 2021 PA 86.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Nays: Senator Barrett
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 828, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 837, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state
police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 839, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Runestad, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 840, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Jim Stamas
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Runestad, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 841, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead,
Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley,
Huizenga, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:41 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate