STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
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 Hollier—present Outman—present
Ananich—present Horn—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Irwin—present Runestad—present
Bayer—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Bizon—present LaSata—present Schmidt—present
Brinks—present Lauwers—present Shirkey—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Stamas—present
Bumstead—present McBroom—present Theis—present
Chang—present McCann—present VanderWall—present
Daley—present McMorrow—excused Victory—present
Geiss—present Moss—present Wojno—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Chang moved that Senator Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator McMorrow be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
State Court Administrative Office
March 23, 2021
MCL 769.1k(9) requires the State Court Administrative Office to submit to the Legislature and Governor an annual report of court costs imposed on and collected from criminal defendants. The report for calendar year 2019 was due July 1, 2020, but delayed due to the pandemic.
As you will see in the attached report, the format is intentionally different to provide more transparency. For example, the data is provided in Excel instead of PDF, the data for family division is separate from criminal division, and the data for each county is shown separately instead of aggregated for multi-county courts. The report also provides historical data starting in 2016, when the data was first collected.
Until October 1, 2022, courts may impose costs in cases with a felony, misdemeanor, or designated juvenile conviction.
If you have any questions, please contact John Nevin, Communications Director, at nevinj@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-0129.
Thomas P. Boyd
State Court Administrator
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11
The motion prevailed.
Senator Shirkey offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Willis “Bill” Clare Bullard, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Whereas, It is with great sorrow that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned about the passing of Bill Bullard. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and champion for his constituents in southeast Michigan; and
Whereas, Born and raised in Michigan, Bill Bullard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from the Detroit College of Law before beginning his long career in public service. An attorney-at-law, he worked as a mediator with the Oakland County Circuit Court and District Courts. He was first elected as a trustee of Highland Township in 1978 where he also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and then was elected supervisor in 1980. He was also very active in his community as a member of the Dunham Lake Civic Committee, Milford Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, South Lyon Chamber of Commerce, Lake Areas Chamber of Commerce, Novi Chamber of Commerce, West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Farmington Chamber of Commerce, Highland Business Association, University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit, Huron Valley Arts Council, and West Oakland League of Women Voters; and
Whereas, Bill Bullard was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982 where he served until he was elected to the Michigan Senate in 1996 during a special election. In the House, he served as Assistant Minority Caucus Chair, Assistant Minority Floor Leader, and chair of the Committee on Taxation. He was also majority vice chair of the committees on Civil Rights and Women’s Issues and minority vice chair of the committees on Civil Rights, Public Utilities, and Elections. Additionally, he was a member of the committees on Consumers, Local Government, and Insurance; and
Whereas, In the Senate, Bill Bullard served as chair of the committees on Government Operations, Financial Services, and Transportation and Tourism. He served as majority vice chair on the committees on Finance and Hunting, Fishing and Forestry. Also, he was a member of the committees on Education, Health Policy, and Senior Citizens and Judiciary; and
Whereas, During this time in office, he also worked with national legislative associations and groups. To each responsibility, Bill Bullard brought an abundant understanding of the process and institutions of government, which allowed him to sponsor over 170 bills that were signed into law. His legislative work did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded legislator of the year by numerous special interest groups, including the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan Association of Temporary and Staffing Services, the Soft Drink Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Humane Society; and
Whereas, Bill Bullard continued his public service after his legislative
career. He served on the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2003 to 2011 and was chair for three
of his terms. Additionally, he served as Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds
from 2011 to 2012. Following his county public service, he became a partner at
Strategic Communications Solutions where he continued to advocate for better
government. Most recently in November 2020, he was appointed Deputy Clerk of
White Lake Township; and
Whereas, Bill Bullard was a determined legislator, admired by his constituents, friends, family, and colleagues. Upon his passing, we offer our condolences to his family and friends. We hope that they may find comfort in the knowledge that the entire community shares in their bereavement, and that the legacy of Bill Bullard’s contributions will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Bill Bullard, Jr., a member of the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1996 and the Senate from 1996 to 2002; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Bullard family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The concurrent resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Shirkey’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to
pay tribute to a man who had a distinguished career and unfortunately left us
too soon. We are joined in the Senate Chamber today by his daughter Kayla and a
whole handful of friends and family who are here to celebrate and admire the
accomplishment of Willis “Bill” Clare Bullard, Jr., a former member of the
Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate. He was a true public
servant and a courageous champion for his constituents in southeast Michigan as
well as citizens across this great state. Bill was a colleague and a friend to
countless people across the globe as well.
Born and raised
in Michigan, Bill received his bachelor’s degree from the University of
Michigan—
Go Blue!—and his law degree from the Detroit College of Law before beginning
his long career in public service. As an attorney at law, Bill worked as a
mediator for the Oakland County circuit court and district courts. He began his
long public service career in Highland Township in 1978 and continued that
distinguished long career for many, many years. He was very active in the
community as the Secretary of the Senate listed all of the different
organizations he was part of, and every one of them still have a lasting
impression of his involvement in each of those entities.
He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1982 and then served through 2002 in his terms in the Senate—a solid 20 year service record. During his time in office, Bill was also very active nationally in legislative associations and groups across the country and he was a prolific legislator with over 170 bills not just co-sponsored but actually signed into law.
Following his public service, as noted, Bill became a partner in Strategic Communications Solutions where many of us now serving came to know him. Most recently in November 2020, Bill was appointed chief deputy clerk of White Lake Township. A determined and distinguished legislator, admired by his constituents, friends, family, and colleagues. Upon his passing, we offer our condolences to Bill’s family and his friends and we hope they may find some comfort in us taking this time today to celebrate a life well-lived and a service exemplary by any standard.
On a personal note, I found Bill to be a man of integrity with a nice, firm handshake and a steeled conviction to good government.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Willis “Bill” Clare Bullard, Jr., former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Recess
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:18 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senate Bill No. 141
Senate Bill No. 142
Senate Bill No. 143
Senate Bill No. 144
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Third Reading of Bills
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 166, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16106, 17708, and 17751 (MCL 333.16106, 333.17708, and 333.17751), section 16106 as amended by 2002 PA 643, section 17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4, and section 17751 as amended by 2020 PA 136.
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. 72 Yeas—34
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McCann Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Hollier Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Horn Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock Johnson Runestad Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Santana Zorn
Chang Lauwers
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
Not Voting—1
McBroom
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 125, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 525 (MCL 436.1525), as amended by 2016 PA 434.
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. 73 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McBroom Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier Moss Theis
Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Zorn
Chang Lauwers Santana
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
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. 126, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 432.104a), as amended by 2019 PA 159.
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. 74 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McBroom Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier Moss Theis
Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Zorn
Chang Lauwers Santana
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
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. 181, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 22203 (MCL
333.22203), as amended by 2002 PA 619.
The 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. 75 Yeas—20
Barrett Johnson Nesbitt Stamas
Bizon LaSata Outman Theis
Bumstead Lauwers Runestad VanderWall
Daley MacDonald Schmidt Victory
Horn McBroom Shirkey Zorn
Nays—15
Alexander Bullock Hollier Polehanki
Ananich Chang Irwin Santana
Bayer Geiss McCann Wojno
Brinks Hertel Moss
Excused—1
McMorrow
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. 182, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 22211 and 22215 (MCL 333.22211 and 333.22215), section 22211 as amended by 2014 PA 107 and section 22215 as amended by 2002 PA 619.
The 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. 76 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McBroom Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier Moss Theis
Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Zorn
Chang Lauwers Santana
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
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. 183, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20145, 22201, 22207, 22208, 22209, and 22221 (MCL 333.20145, 333.22201, 333.22207, 333.22208, 333.22209, and 333.22221), section 20145 as amended by 2015 PA 104, section 22201 as added by 1988 PA 332, sections 22207, 22209, and 22221 as amended by 2002 PA 619, and section 22208 as amended by 2011 PA 51.
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. 77 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McBroom Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier Moss Theis
Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Zorn
Chang Lauwers Santana
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
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. 190, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 137 (MCL 330.1137), as amended by 2015 PA 59, and by adding section 137b.
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. 78 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt
Ananich Geiss McBroom Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier Moss Theis
Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Zorn
Chang Lauwers Santana
Nays—0
Excused—1
McMorrow
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Santana 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 bill:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as added by 2020 PA 262.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 250, entitled
A bill to amend
1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by
adding sections 2253a and 2453a.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA 106.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 142, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 203b.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 143, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 144, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 204, 301, 303, 307, 502, 504, 518, 521, 525, 532, 536, 537, 545, 601, 603, 605, 607, 608, 610, 610a, 611, 914b, 1019, 1025, 1027, 1101, 1103, 1105, 1113, 1114, and 1115 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1107, 436.1109, 436.1111, 436.1113, 436.1113a, 436.1204, 436.1301, 436.1303, 436.1307, 436.1502, 436.1504, 436.1518, 436.1521, 436.1525, 436.1532, 436.1536, 436.1537, 436.1545, 436.1601, 436.1603, 436.1605, 436.1607, 436.1608, 436.1610, 436.1610a, 436.1611, 436.1914b, 436.2019, 436.2025, 436.2027, 436.2101, 436.2103, 436.2105, 436.2113, 436.2114, and 436.2115), section 105 as amended by 2018 PA 414, section 107 as amended by 2019 PA 126, section 109 as amended by 2020 PA 120, section 111 as amended by 2020 PA 115, section 113 as amended by 2018 PA 405, section 113a as amended by 2018 PA 416, section 204 as added by 2018 PA 178, section 301 as amended by 2020 PA 110, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 114, section 502 as amended by 2020 PA 112, section 504 as added by 2020 PA 80, section 518 as amended by 2010 PA 279, section 521 as amended by 2006 PA 502, section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434, section 532 as amended by 2018 PA 104, section 536 as amended by 2020 PA 126, section 537 as amended by 2020 PA 117, section 545 as amended by 2016 PA 328, section 601 as amended by 2019 PA 125, section 603 as amended by 2018 PA 407, section 605 as amended by 2014 PA 45, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 608 as added by 2019 PA 127, section 610 as added by 2016 PA 106, section 610a as added by 2017 PA 131, section 914b as added by 2018 PA 346, sections 1025 and 1027 as amended by 2019 PA 131, sections 1113 and 1114 as amended by 2011 PA 27, and section 1115 as amended by 2010 PA 213.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Resolutions
Senators Hollier, Ananich, Chang, Geiss, Bullock, Wojno, Polehanki, Santana, Moss, Bayer, Brinks, Barrett and Irwin offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 33.
A resolution to affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was a critical step in advancing our nation towards our founding principle that “all men are created equal.” Ratified in the wake of the Civil War, the amendment extended fundamental legal and civil protections to former slaves; and
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment grants federal and state citizenship to all people born and naturalized in the United States and prohibits states from enforcing any law that infringes on the privileges or immunities of citizenship. This ensured that states could not deny the citizenship to newly freed slaves and directly rebuked the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857), in which the court ruled that African Americans could not be citizens; and
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment also ensures due process and equal protection under the law for all people. These clauses have been, and continue to be, crucial to important victories for progress and civil rights. The equal protection clause was critical to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) and Loving v. Virginia (1967), which prohibited segregation in public schools and outlawed bans on interracial marriage; and
Whereas, Protecting the rights afforded by the Fourteenth Amendment has often required the will of public leaders. Less than three years after the amendment was ratified, three federal laws were enacted to ensure its enforcement in the face of the growing Ku Klux Klan movement and state actions to subjugate former slaves. As our nation faces similar challenges, today’s public leaders have a duty to defend the right ensured by the Fourteenth Amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Irwin, Stamas, Brinks, Moss, Hertel, McBroom, Polehanki, Bayer, Hollier, Ananich, McCann and Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 34.
A resolution to recognize April 2021 as Home Care Awareness Month.
Whereas, The United States has seen an ongoing demographic shift toward an increasingly older population, and 76 percent of Americans over age 50 wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible; and
Whereas, Nearly 4.6 million professional caregivers in the United States and an estimated 44 million family caregivers are lifelines to millions of Americans who need assistance with medical, personal, and end of life care; and
Whereas, Michigan values the rights of its citizens to live as free and independent as possible into their elder years; and
Whereas, Evidence suggests that programs which support aging at home may yield cost savings for families, government, and health systems; and
Whereas, Aging at home has been shown to have both health and emotional benefits over institutional care; and
Whereas, Caregiving is proclaimed as the ultimate form of love and respect, and we should support and demonstrate our gratitude for caregivers and their role in fulfilling an individual’s desire to remain at home; and
Whereas, The promotion of aging in place may also create systemic cost savings for Medicare and Medicaid programs since these programs pay for the majority of long-term care today; and
Whereas, Michigan can reduce its existing long-term care costs considerably by promoting aging at home with the aid of in-home personal care service providers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate,
That the members of this legislative body recognize April 2021 as Home Care
Awareness Month.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Chang and Santana were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Daley offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 35.
A resolution to recognize April 2021 as Donate Life Month.
Whereas, More than 2,500 Michigan residents are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant and thousands more would benefit from tissue and corneal transplant; and
Whereas, Michigan has 5.7 million people on the Organ Donor Registry but over 33 percent of adults have not yet registered to save and heal others; and
Whereas, The need for organ, tissue, and eye donations grows daily; and
Whereas, Nationwide, an average of 22 people die each day because a donated organ did not become available; and
Whereas, The people in Michigan most severely affected by chronic kidney disease include over 2,000 who are waiting for a kidney transplant, and a disproportionate number of them are ethnic minorities; and
Whereas, Chronic kidney disease is a major public health burden, particularly in multicultural communities; and
Whereas, It is more cost effective to transplant a donated kidney than to treat the symptoms of kidney failure for an extended period of time; and
Whereas, Organ, tissue, and eye donation can provide families that are tragically confronted by the death of a loved one, the comfort of knowing the gift of life provides another person with renewed hope for a healthy life; and
Whereas, A single organ, tissue, and eye donation can save and improve the lives of up to 75 people; and
Whereas, The act of giving the gift of life through organ, tissue, and eye donation to someone facing imminent death or living with blindness or a disability is the ultimate act of generosity and kindness; now, therefore, be it;
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 2021 as Donate Life Month; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage all residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, share their decision with their families, friends, and colleagues, and encourage them to do the same.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Daley’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to speak to Senate Resolution No. 35, a resolution to designate April as National Donate Life Month. This is a time to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. Did you know that donating your organs can save up to eight lives? Organ tissue and eye donation can provide families that are tragically confronted by the death of a loved one the comfort of knowing the gift of donated organs and tissues provides another person with renewed hope for a healthy life.
As many of you know, organ donation is especially important to me. My son Thomas passed away a little over ten years ago. Thomas was not a registered donor but he would have wanted to help others. Today, Thomas’ heart and his legacy live on the lives of others. With as much pain as my wife and I and our kids and our family were going through at the time, it was very helpful to know that many other families were rejoicing in a new life for their loved ones.
I urge all my
fellow Senators to become organ donors and to give the gift of life today.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.
A concurrent resolution to affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was a critical step in advancing our nation towards our founding principle that “all men are created equal.” Ratified in the wake of the Civil War, the amendment extended fundamental legal and civil protections to former slaves; and
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment grants federal and state citizenship to all people born and naturalized in the United States and prohibits states from enforcing any law that infringes on the privileges or immunities of citizenship. This ensured that states could not deny the citizenship to newly freed slaves and directly rebuked the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857), in which the court ruled that African Americans could not be citizens; and
Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment also ensures due process and equal protection under the law for all people. These clauses have been, and continue to be, crucial to important victories for progress and civil rights. The equal protection clause was critical to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) and Loving v. Virginia (1967), which prohibited segregation in public schools and outlawed bans on interracial marriage; and
Whereas, Protecting the rights afforded by the Fourteenth Amendment has often required the will of public leaders. Less than three years after the amendment was ratified, three federal laws were enacted to ensure its enforcement in the face of the growing Ku Klux Klan movement and state actions to subjugate former slaves. As our nation faces similar challenges, today’s public leaders have a duty to defend the right ensured by the Fourteenth Amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of public water suppliers in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to require certain reporting requirements by public water suppliers; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Senator Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 205.762), as amended by 2008 PA 128.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Johnson, Runestad, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Victory, Bizon, Daley, Bumstead, Outman, Stamas, Zorn, VanderWall and Barrett introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 761e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Johnson, LaSata, Horn, Victory, Outman, VanderWall and Schmidt introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 496a.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Runestad, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Zorn, Bizon, Daley, Bumstead, Outman, Stamas, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 31a and 765a (MCL 168.31a and 168.765a), section 31a as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 765a as amended by 2020 PA 177, and by adding section 801b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Runestad, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Zorn, Stamas, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Bumstead, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 801a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators MacDonald, Horn, LaSata, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Bumstead, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 510 (MCL 168.509o and 168.510), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators MacDonald, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Bumstead, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 761d (MCL 168.761d), as added by 2020 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Johnson, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Bumstead, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 730 and 764d (MCL 168.730 and 168.764d), section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261 and section 764d as added by 2020 PA 95.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Johnson, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 471 and 477 (MCL 168.471 and 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509o (MCL 168.509o), as amended by 2018 PA 126.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Barrett, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509r (MCL 168.509r), as amended by 2018 PA 125.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Zorn, VanderWall and Schmidt introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 24k and 765 (MCL 168.24k and 168.765), section 24k as added and section 765 as amended by 2020 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Lauwers, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 31b and 946.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Theis, LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman, Lauwers and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 759, 759a, 759b, and 761 (MCL 168.759, 168.759a, 168.759b, and 168.761), sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302 and section 759a as amended by 2012 PA 523.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators McBroom, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 761d and 764a (MCL 168.761d and 168.764a), section 761d as added and section 764a as amended by 2020 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Stamas, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Zorn and Outman introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 763.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 31a (MCL 168.31a), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 453 (MCL 18.1453).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Outman, LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Daley and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 730 (MCL 168.730), as amended by 1995 PA 261; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Outman, LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Bizon, Barrett, Daley and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Outman, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 31 and 730 (MCL 168.31 and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271 and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Outman, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Outman, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon and Barrett introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 674 (MCL 168.674), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Victory, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett and Outman introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 33 (MCL 168.33), as amended by 2012 PA 271.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators McBroom, LaSata, Horn, Bumstead, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 24a, 24c, 24e, and 307 (MCL 168.24a, 168.24c, 168.24e, and 168.307), sections 24a and 307 as amended by 2013 PA 51, section 24c as amended by 2006 PA 463, and section 24e as amended by 2018 PA 614.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators McBroom, LaSata, Horn, Bumstead, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Barrett, Victory, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 24e (MCL 168.24e), as amended by 2018 PA 614.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators McBroom, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 201, 581, 822, and 842 (MCL 168.201, 168.581, 168.822, and 168.842), section 822 as amended by 2018 PA 614 and section 842 as amended by 2018 PA 382.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Zorn, LaSata, Horn, Bumstead, Theis, Stamas, Daley and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 809 (MCL 168.809), as amended by 2013 PA 51.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Schmidt, LaSata, Horn, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 720 and 735 (MCL 168.720 and 168.735), section 735 as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by adding section 720a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Schmidt, LaSata, Horn, Barrett and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators LaSata, Bumstead, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Barrett, Bumstead, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Daley, Outman, Lauwers and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 523, 813, and 829 (MCL 168.523, 168.813, and 168.829), section 523 as amended by 2018 PA 129 and sections 813 and 829 as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators VanderWall, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Daley, Outman and Lauwers introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 523a and 813 (MCL 168.523a and 168.813), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Zorn, Horn, Theis and Stamas introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Victory, Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Theis and Barrett introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 33a.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Theis, Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Zorn, Barrett, Victory, Daley and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 736h and 763a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Daley, Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Victory, Barrett and Outman introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 31 (MCL 168.31), as amended by 2012 PA 271.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Bizon, Victory, Barrett, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 733 (MCL 168.733), as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding section 734a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Johnson, Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Theis, Stamas, Zorn, Victory, Barrett, Daley, Outman and VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Johnson, Bumstead, LaSata, Horn, Stamas, Zorn, Victory, Barrett, Daley, Outman, VanderWall and Schmidt introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523, and by adding section 18a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Bullock and Bizon introduced
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 103, 104, 105, 213, and 2404b (MCL 339.103, 339.104, 339.105, 339.213, and 339.2404b), section 103 as amended by 1994 PA 257, section 104 as amended by 2020 PA 372, section 105 as amended by 2016 PA 502, section 213 as amended by 2014 PA 149, and section 2404b as amended by 2014 PA 175, and by adding section 217.
The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Wojno introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 759e.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Senators Hertel, McCann, Irwin, Geiss, Polehanki, Brinks, Alexander, Chang, Moss, Bayer and Runestad introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3157 (MCL 500.3157), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
Senator Runestad introduced
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled “Uniform securities act (2002),” (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Last spring, early summer, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources took up a package of bills from the House dealing with commercial fishing, and it really highlighted the need to update a law that hasn’t been touched by the Legislature in over 50 years, and has a section in it that literally says, Regardless of what all things are in this law, the department can do whatever it wants—abridge, amend, exempt, add to it, take away from it. And they have, for 50 years. It’s a big part of why the Legislature has never bothered to update it. But we undertook to do a serious update because it’s gotten clunky and difficult to use and very confusing.
My committee took on a work group for two months, met with all the stakeholders who were willing to discuss with us, took hours of testimony, and came up with an amended plan to those House bills that included 130-some amendments, all individually introduced for consideration. And the response from the department was, We don’t like any of these, please pass the bill we sent you. And subsequently they also issued an order under the existing law to rescind a whole bunch of previous orders, which left commercial fishing coming into the new year with an inability to get its permits, with the inability to know how deep they could fish, where they could go—it was a disaster. Such a disaster that by the end of January, the department rescinded those orders from November and December to put it back to the status quo. And this is the world of negotiating that has been going on for years between commercial fishing interests, sportsmen’s interests, and the department’s interests.
So I introduced a bill recently—Senate Bill No. 251—to simply put into reference the current status quo—this is where we’re at—so that once that’s adopted, the parties could negotiate, but they would not have to worry about the department yanking the rug out from underneath them, simply just changing the rules right in the middle of the game. So we had our hearing today and the department chose not to come and instead sent me a letter which, at one point, even expresses confusion about the word “commission” even though the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act defines what “commission” is. But they act like they don’t know—It’s confusing, you’ll have to give us more illumination, and act like one thing where I say in the bill that those who have been trawling for fish—which is one guy for over 60 years—if you’ve been doing it he could continue to have that license. They were like, Oh, we don’t like that because that’s going to stop us from issuing additional trawling licenses. Even though they haven’t issued an additional trawling license for over 70 years and have refused to do so. And in the bills that they supported last term, the trawling ability was gone.
This doesn’t make sense. This is bonkers from the department and insulting to all the work that I and the committee have put into this for months, and they’ve told me that this is their priority. And yet, they choose not to even show up. No phone call. A crazy letter that doesn’t even make sense, that’s laughable in its objections. It’s uncalled for and unprofessional and it’s not helping the people of Michigan solve this problem that numerous parties agree exist, including the department agrees exists. And so I don’t know where to go from here except to come out and publicly challenge the department to get off of its butt and start being a fair negotiator about this issue; to come in and discuss these terms. What don’t you like about it? The final thing, the most important thing, is we move to using administrative rules and the rules process to make changes, which allows emergency rules to be promulgated and they say in the letter that, That’s not enough time for us if something big happens, and yet the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has that exact same statute governing its ability to issue emergency rules. The health department has that. We have an administration that’s become an expert in emergency rules and this department says, Sorry that’s not enough for us, we need more.
Senator Geiss’ statement is as follows:
Four hundred and forty-eight days—that’s the amount of time that it takes for the average woman to earn what her white, non-Latino, non-Hispanic male counterparts earn. Today is that day—Equal Pay Day—the day that nationally recognizes the amount of time it takes for the average woman’s earnings to catch up. Outside of in unions and some governmental jobs like this one, the gender wage gap is real and exists across all job sectors and regardless of one’s level of education. Women are in the red. Not accounting for pandemic labor force numbers—which lost 2.2 million women, a 33-year low—roughly 46.8 percent of the United States labor force is normally composed of women. Each and every woman participating in the labor force should and must be able to earn equal pay for equal work.
The irony that many of us women know is that often we work harder than our male counterparts. Maybe instead, we should flip this wage gap table and be making more than the guys, but that’s not what we’re seeking. We’re not seeking revenge. We’re seeking economic justice. Women are not worth less and should receive equal pay across all job sectors, and the time is long overdue to eliminate once and for all the gender wage gap.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
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Senate Joint Resolution G
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Committee Reports
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 233, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 10a, and 10b (MCL 15.231, 15.232, 15.233, 15.234, 15.235, 15.236, 15.240, 15.240a, and 15.240b), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6, section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 523, section 4 as amended by 2020 PA 38, section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 36, section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, and section 10 as amended and sections 10a and 10b as added by 2014 PA 563, and by designating sections 1 to 16 as part 1.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding part 2.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 235, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29a and 29b.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 236, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” by amending section 104a (MCL 4.1104a), as amended by 2013 PA 241.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 237, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 24.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was
referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 238, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 25.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 239, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29c and 29d.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29e and 29f.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon and Irwin
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 241, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 26, 27, 28, and 29.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Theis, Bizon 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, March 23, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators McBroom (C), Theis, Bizon and Irwin
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA 106.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Aric Nesbitt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 142, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 203b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Aric Nesbitt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 143, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Aric Nesbitt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 144, entitled
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Aric Nesbitt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C) and Schmidt
Excused: Senator Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, Victory, McCann and Bayer
Appropriations –
Subcommittees –
Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 25, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Universities and Community Colleges –
Thursday, March 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate