Senate Bill No. 1169, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21102a (MCL 324.21102a), as added by 2022 PA 160, and by adding section 21102b.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 475 Yeas—23

Ananich Horn Nesbitt Theis

Barrett Huizenga Outman VanderWall

Bizon Johnson Runestad Victory

Bullock LaSata Schmidt Wozniak

Bumstead Lauwers Shirkey Zorn

Daley MacDonald Stamas

Nays—14

Alexander Geiss McCann Polehanki

Bayer Hertel McMorrow Santana

Brinks Hollier Moss Wojno

Chang Irwin

Excused—0

Not Voting—1

McBroom

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 1203, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 345, entitled “Limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 257.2104), as amended by 2019 PA 72.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 476 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved to reconsider the vote by which the following bill was passed:

Senate Bill No. 1169, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21102a (MCL 324.21102a), as added by 2022 PA 160, and by adding section 21102b.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 477 Yeas—23

Ananich Horn Nesbitt Theis

Barrett Huizenga Outman VanderWall

Bizon Johnson Runestad Victory

Bumstead LaSata Schmidt Wozniak

Daley Lauwers Shirkey Zorn

Hertel MacDonald Stamas

Nays—14

Alexander Chang McCann Polehanki

Bayer Geiss McMorrow Santana

Brinks Hollier Moss Wojno

Bullock Irwin

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senate Bill No. 1208, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending section 5a (MCL 28.725a), as amended by 2020 PA 295.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 478 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

House Bill No. 5839, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957).

The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 479 Yeas—35

Alexander Daley MacDonald Shirkey

Ananich Geiss McCann Stamas

Barrett Hertel McMorrow Theis

Bayer Hollier Moss VanderWall

Bizon Horn Nesbitt Victory

Brinks Huizenga Outman Wojno

Bullock Irwin Polehanki Wozniak

Bumstead LaSata Santana Zorn

Chang Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—2

Johnson Runestad

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 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 initiation of legislation to allow under state law the personal possession and use of marihuana by persons 21 years of age or older; to provide for the lawful cultivation and sale of marihuana and industrial hemp by persons 21 years of age or older; to permit the taxation of revenue derived from commercial marihuana facilities; to permit the promulgation of administrative rules; and to prescribe certain penalties for violations of this act. If not enacted by the Michigan State Legislature in accordance with the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the proposed legislation is to be voted on at the General Election, November 6, 2018,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 5871, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 402, 501, 502, and 504 (MCL 333.27402, 333.27501, 333.27502, and 333.27504), section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161, sections 501 and 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 480 Yeas—35

Alexander Geiss McCann Shirkey

Ananich Hertel McMorrow Stamas

Barrett Hollier Moss Theis

Bayer Horn Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Outman Victory

Bullock Irwin Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley MacDonald Schmidt

Nays—2

Bizon Johnson

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 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 license and regulate medical marihuana growers, processors, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities; to allow certain licensees to process, test, or sell industrial hemp; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create a medical marihuana licensing board; to provide for interaction with the statewide monitoring system for commercial marihuana transactions; to create an advisory panel; to provide immunity from prosecution for marihuana-related offenses for persons engaging in certain activities in compliance with this act; to prescribe civil fines and sanctions and provide remedies; to provide for forfeiture of contraband; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; and to require the promulgation of rules,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 5965, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2021 PA 57.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 481 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 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:

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 5248, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 482 Yeas—31

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Ananich Hertel McCann Stamas

Barrett Hollier McMorrow VanderWall

Bayer Horn Moss Victory

Brinks Huizenga Outman Wojno

Bullock Irwin Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Santana Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—6

Bizon Johnson Runestad Theis

Bumstead Nesbitt

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

House Bill No. 6039, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 258, entitled “Career and technical preparation act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 388.1905).

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 483 Yeas—36

Alexander Daley Lauwers Santana

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Barrett Hertel McCann Shirkey

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bizon Horn Moss Theis

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Bullock Irwin Outman Victory

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—1

Wojno

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 484 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to establish career and technical preparation enrollment options for certain students enrolled in Michigan schools; to prescribe certain duties of public schools, certain nonpublic schools, and certain postsecondary institutions; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments, officials, and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 6040, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled “Postsecondary enrollment options act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 388.515).

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 485 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 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 establish a postsecondary enrollment options program for certain students enrolled in Michigan schools; to prescribe certain duties of public schools, certain nonpublic schools, and certain postsecondary institutions; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments, officials, and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Senate Bill No. 1221, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2684), as amended by 2014 PA 27.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 486 Yeas—21

Bizon LaSata Nesbitt Stamas

Daley Lauwers Outman VanderWall

Hollier MacDonald Polehanki Victory

Horn McCann Schmidt Wozniak

Huizenga McMorrow Shirkey Zorn

Johnson

Nays—15

Alexander Bullock Hertel Santana

Barrett Bumstead Irwin Theis

Bayer Chang Moss Wojno

Brinks Geiss Runestad

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—1

Ananich

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senate Bill No. 1222, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 554, entitled “Regional convention facility authority act,” by amending sections 5, 17, and 23 (MCL 141.1355, 141.1367, and 141.1373), section 5 as amended by 2009 PA 63.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 487 Yeas—24

Ananich Horn McCann Shirkey

Bizon Huizenga McMorrow Stamas

Chang Johnson Nesbitt VanderWall

Daley LaSata Outman Victory

Hertel Lauwers Polehanki Wozniak

Hollier MacDonald Schmidt Zorn

Nays—12

Alexander Brinks Irwin Santana

Barrett Bumstead Moss Theis

Bayer Geiss Runestad Wojno

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—1

Bullock

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senate Bill No. 1223, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 488 Yeas—27

Ananich Horn McMorrow Stamas

Bizon Huizenga Moss VanderWall

Brinks Johnson Nesbitt Victory

Bullock LaSata Outman Wojno

Daley Lauwers Polehanki Wozniak

Hertel MacDonald Schmidt Zorn

Hollier McCann Shirkey

Nays—10

Alexander Bumstead Irwin Santana

Barrett Chang Runestad Theis

Bayer Geiss

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senate Bill No. 1224, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 489 Yeas—25

Ananich Johnson Moss Stamas

Bullock LaSata Polehanki VanderWall

Daley Lauwers Runestad Victory

Hertel MacDonald Santana Wojno

Hollier McCann Schmidt Wozniak

Horn McMorrow Shirkey Zorn

Huizenga

Nays—12

Alexander Bizon Chang Nesbitt

Barrett Brinks Geiss Outman

Bayer Bumstead Irwin Theis

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

House Bill No. 4263, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended by 2018 PA 512.

Senator Stamas offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 490 Yeas—36

Alexander Daley MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Geiss McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Hollier Moss Theis

Bizon Horn Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Outman Victory

Bullock Irwin Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Nays—1

LaSata

Excused—1

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 provide a retirement system for the public school employees of this state; to create certain funds for this retirement system; to provide for the creation of a retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, officials, and employees; to authorize and make appropriations for the retirement system; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 4264, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 491 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

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 provide for a state employees’ retirement system; to create a state employees’ retirement board and prescribe its powers and duties; to establish certain funds in connection with the retirement system; to require contributions to the retirement system by and on behalf of members and participants of the retirement system; to create certain accounts and provide for expenditures from those accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and employees and certain state departments and agencies; to prescribe and make appropriations for the retirement system; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 4265, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 492 Yeas—20

Barrett Johnson Outman Theis

Bumstead LaSata Runestad VanderWall

Daley Lauwers Schmidt Victory

Horn MacDonald Shirkey Wozniak

Huizenga Nesbitt Stamas Zorn

Nays—17

Alexander Bullock Hollier Moss

Ananich Chang Irwin Polehanki

Bayer Geiss McCann Santana

Bizon Hertel McMorrow Wojno

Brinks

Excused—1

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 not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to establish a judges retirement system; to provide for the administration and maintenance of the retirement system; to create a retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the retirement board; to establish certain reserves for the retirement system; to establish certain funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local officials and employees; to provide for certain disqualifications; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 4266, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 11 and 14 (MCL 38.1611 and 38.1614), as amended by 2018 PA 674.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 493 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

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 provide for the Michigan department of state police retirement system; to create certain reserves and certain funds for this retirement system; to provide for the creation of a retirement board within the department of technology, management, and budget; to prescribe the powers and duties of the retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state police, the department of technology, management, and budget, and certain state officers; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 6358, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 494 Yeas—36

Alexander Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Santana Zorn

Nays—1

Runestad

Excused—1

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.

Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled “Third party administrator act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 550.926), as added by 2022 PA 12.

The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 495 Yeas—14

Bumstead Lauwers Schmidt Victory

Daley MacDonald Stamas Wozniak

Horn Nesbitt VanderWall Zorn

Johnson Outman

Nays—22

Alexander Bullock Irwin Polehanki

Ananich Chang LaSata Runestad

Barrett Geiss McCann Santana

Bayer Hertel McMorrow Theis

Bizon Hollier Moss Wojno

Brinks Huizenga

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—1

Shirkey

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Senator Lauwers moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Lauwers moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6369, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 606b (MCL 257.606b), as added by 2016 PA 332.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 496 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

House Bill No. 6377, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 497 Yeas—37

Alexander Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bayer Horn Moss Theis

Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Outman Victory

Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak

Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn

Daley

Nays—0

Excused—1

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.

Senator Lauwers moved that the following bill be given immediate effect:

House Bill No. 6369

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 1151, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 498 Yeas—34

Alexander Geiss McCann Shirkey

Ananich Hertel McMorrow Stamas

Barrett Hollier Nesbitt Theis

Bayer Horn Outman VanderWall

Bizon Huizenga Polehanki Victory

Brinks Johnson Runestad Wojno

Bullock LaSata Santana Wozniak

Bumstead Lauwers Schmidt Zorn

Daley MacDonald

Nays—3

Chang Irwin Moss

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Nesbitt

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 362, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of attainable housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Recess

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:43 p.m.

2:51 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 499 Yeas—30

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Shirkey

Bizon Horn Moss Stamas

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall

Bullock Irwin Outman Victory

Chang LaSata Polehanki Wojno

Daley Lauwers Santana Wozniak

Geiss MacDonald Schmidt Zorn

Hertel McCann

Nays—5

Barrett Johnson Runestad Theis

Bumstead

Excused—1

McBroom

Not Voting—2

Alexander Ananich

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.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 364, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 207.772 and 207.773), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 3 and section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 204.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “An act to provide for the development and rehabilitation of residential housing; to provide for the creation of neighborhood enterprise zones; to provide for obtaining neighborhood enterprise zone certificates for a period of time and to prescribe the contents of the certificates; to provide for the exemption of certain taxes; to provide for the levy and collection of a specific tax on the owner of certain facilities; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officers of the state and local governmental units,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 10 (MCL 207.772, 207.773, 207.776, and 207.780), sections 2 and 10 as amended by 2020 PA 3, section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 204, and section 6 as amended by 2008 PA 284.

Senator Chang moved that Senator Alexander be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 500 Yeas—32

Ananich Hertel MacDonald Schmidt

Bayer Hollier McCann Shirkey

Bizon Horn McMorrow Stamas

Brinks Huizenga Moss VanderWall

Bullock Irwin Nesbitt Victory

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Daley LaSata Polehanki Wozniak

Geiss Lauwers Santana Zorn

Nays—4

Barrett Bumstead Runestad Theis

Excused—2

Alexander 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 not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 422, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of residential housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified residential facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 501 Yeas—31

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Chang LaSata Polehanki Wozniak

Daley Lauwers Santana Zorn

Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Nays—5

Barrett Johnson Runestad Theis

Bumstead

Excused—2

Alexander 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.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 432, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 15a (MCL 125.1415a), as amended by 1994 PA 363.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 502 Yeas—31

Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Stamas

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Chang LaSata Polehanki Wozniak

Daley Lauwers Santana Zorn

Geiss MacDonald Schmidt

Nays—5

Barrett Johnson Runestad Theis

Bumstead

Excused—2

Alexander 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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Recess

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:06 p.m.

3:51 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Lauwers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 223

Senate Bill No. 224

Senate Bill No. 225

Senate Bill No. 226

Senate Bill No. 227

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 104, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 531.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Lauwers moved that the Committee on Finance be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1084, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Lauwers moved that the Committee on Elections be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1207, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 2015 PA 1.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Lauwers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 104

Senate Bill No. 1084

Senate Bill No. 1207

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, designated Senator Schmidt as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 224, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 90 (MCL 750.90).

Senate Bill No. 225, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.

Senate Bill No. 226, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a.

Senate Bill No. 227, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.

Senate Bill No. 104, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 531.

Senate Bill No. 1084, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.

Senate Bill No. 1207, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 2015 PA 1.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 223, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1508 and 1526b.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 783, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 516, 520, and 522 (MCL 206.516, 206.520, and 206.522), section 516 as amended by 2016 PA 212 and sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179, and by adding sections 505 and 521.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Lauwers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 223

Senate Bill No. 224

Senate Bill No. 225

Senate Bill No. 226

Senate Bill No. 227

Senate Bill No. 104

Senate Bill No. 1084

Senate Bill No. 783

Senate Bill No. 1207

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Chang moved that Senator Santana be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 104

Senate Bill No. 1084

Senate Bill No. 783

Senate Bill No. 223

Senate Bill No. 224

Senate Bill No. 225

Senate Bill No. 226

Senate Bill No. 227

Senate Bill No. 1207

Senate Bill No. 1088

Senate Bill No. 597

Senate Bill No. 598

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 104, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 531.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 503 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 1084, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 504 Yeas—31

Ananich Hollier McCann Shirkey

Barrett Horn McMorrow Theis

Bizon Huizenga Moss VanderWall

Brinks Irwin Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Johnson Outman Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Polehanki Wozniak

Daley Lauwers Runestad Zorn

Hertel MacDonald Schmidt

Nays—4

Bayer Chang Geiss Stamas

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 783, entitled

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 505 Yeas—32

Ananich Hertel MacDonald Schmidt

Barrett Hollier McCann Shirkey

Bizon Horn McMorrow Theis

Brinks Huizenga Moss VanderWall

Bullock Irwin Nesbitt Victory

Bumstead Johnson Outman Wojno

Daley LaSata Polehanki Wozniak

Geiss Lauwers Runestad Zorn

Nays—3

Bayer Chang Stamas

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 223, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1508 and 1526b.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 506 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 224, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 90 (MCL 750.90).

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 507 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 225, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 508 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 226, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 509 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 227, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 510 Yeas—35

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Runestad Zorn

Daley Lauwers Schmidt

Nays—0

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 1207, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 2015 PA 1.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 511 Yeas—34

Ananich Geiss MacDonald Shirkey

Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas

Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis

Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall

Brinks Huizenga Nesbitt Victory

Bullock Irwin Outman Wojno

Bumstead Johnson Polehanki Wozniak

Chang LaSata Schmidt Zorn

Daley Lauwers

Nays—1

Runestad

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Theis

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled “Third party administrator act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 550.926), as added by 2022 PA 12.

(This bill was defeated earlier today, vote reconsidered and consideration postponed. See p. 1868.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Recess

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:22 p.m.

4:28 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joanne Emmons, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 78, p. 1832.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 78, p. 1838.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Stamas offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

A concurrent resolution to approve the State Officers Compensation Commission determinations.

Whereas, Pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, the State Officers Compensation Commission is responsible for making determinations regarding the salaries and expense allowances of the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court; and

Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission met on May 7, 2021, to determine the salaries and expense allowances for the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court; and

Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission has concluded its proceedings and on May 7, 2021, made its determinations that the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court should receive a 2 percent salary increase in both 2023 and 2024. No changes were recommended for expense allowances or supplemental salaries; and

Whereas, On May 11, 2021, the Legislature received the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission; and

Whereas, The determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission shall be the salaries and expense allowances only if the Legislature approves them by concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house. If the salary and expense determinations are approved, the salary and expense determinations shall become effective for the legislative session immediately following the next general election, which will commence January 1, 2023; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, pursuant to Article IV, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and MCL 15.217, we hereby approve the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission that the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court should receive a 2 percent salary increase in both 2023 and 2024; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, the State Court Administrator, and the Director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator Lauwers moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 173.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Doug Wozniak.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we recognize Senator Doug Wozniak for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and, in particular, his constituents in the Eighth District. Throughout his tenure, Senator Wozniak’s hard work has benefited not only the residents of the cities of St. Clair Shores, Utica, and Mt. Clemens, the village of Grosse Pointe Shores, and Bruce, Washington, Ray, Lenox, Chesterfield, Harrison, and Shelby townships, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and

Whereas, Before assuming office in 2021, Senator Wozniak attained a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Michigan and a juris doctor degree from Michigan State University’s College of Law. Senator Wozniak’s prior experiences as the founder of the Law Offices of Douglas C. Wozniak, PLC, the Wozniak Law Office, and the Wozniak Realty Associates are a testament to the personal drive and work ethic that were reflected in his service to our Senate. Senator Wozniak also served as the trustee of the Charter Township of Shelby for ten years, from 2008 to 2018. Senator Wozniak’s commitment to his community is further reflected by active membership in local organizations including the Shelby Golden K Kiwanis, Shelby Optimists, St. Kieran Knights of Columbus, Grosse Pointe Crisis Club, and the Shelby Lions. Before assuming his role in this chamber, Senator Wozniak also served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021; and

Whereas, Senator Wozniak was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2021 and has dutifully served the Senate as a member of the committees on Energy and Technology; Families, Seniors, and Veterans; Judiciary and Public Safety; and Transportation and Infrastructure. During his tenure, he sponsored successful legislation to expand the ability of former employees to seek administrative and judicial relief from decisions made by the Municipal Employees Retirement System, requiring that their voices be heard by providing for hearings under the Administrative Procedures Act. Senator Wozniak’s contributions to this legislative body would not have been possible without the loving support of his family, including the Honorable Senator’s wife of 39 years, Pamela, and his daughter, Dr. Lauren Wozniak; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Doug Wozniak for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Wozniak as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Wozniak asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Wozniak’s statement is as follows:

I rise to express my gratitude and bid farewell to the Senate as I prepare to transition to the House of Representatives at the start of the New Year.

My 8th District office team, I cannot say enough about their work, their ethics, institutional knowledge, dedication, and loyalty—my chief of staff, Scott Ray; my legislative director, Adam Stacey; my current and former constituent directors, Drew Festerman, Chase Glasser, and Quentin Abbott. Currently, I’ve got another fellow coming in, Chase’s brother, Gray.

I’d also like to thank my wife Pamela—39 years, she’s put up with me. Hopefully we can do a couple more together. But I’m going to finish on what I started in the House.

“Happy trails to you, / Until we meet again. / Happy trails to you, / Keep smilin’ until then.

“Happy trails to you, / ’Til we meet again.”

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 174.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Curtis S. VanderWall.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we honor Senator Curtis S. VanderWall for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and, in particular, his constituents in the Thirty-Fifth District. Throughout his tenure, Senator VanderWall’s hard work has benefited not only the people of the counties of Benzie, Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon, and Wexford, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and

Whereas, Senator VanderWall attended Grand Rapids Community College and spent 20 years in the grocery business, working his way up to store director and supervisor of Eberhard Foods and Prevo’s Family Market. In 2003, Senator VanderWall purchased Turf Care Mole Man, a lawn fertilization and weed control company that he co-owns with his wife. Senator VanderWall has devoted his life to public service; he served on the Mason County Commission including as chair. Also, he has been active in many community organizations, including Suds on the Shore, Women’s Jericho House, United Way of Mason County, and Whitetails Unlimited. He additionally is an avid hunter and serves as a snowmobile safety instructor. Prior to being elected a Senator, he served two years as a State Representative representing the One Hundred First District. Senator VanderWall is a devoted husband to his wife, Diane, and a loving father to his three children, Nick, Alyssa, and Hunter; they are involved at Covenant Christian School of Ludington, as well as active members of Mason County Reformed Church; and

Whereas, Senator VanderWall was elected to the Senate in 2018. His colleagues showed their respect for him when they elected him Majority Caucus Chair. He served with distinction as chair of the Health Policy and Human Services Committee and vice chair of the committees on Economic and Small Business Development and on Judiciary and Public Safety. Senator VanderWall was also an active member of the committees on Elections, Environmental Quality, Finance, and Regulatory Reform. Throughout his tenure, Senator VanderWall has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people of this state by championing improvements in health care including mental health. He successfully had legislation passed to improve patient care and to improve mental health resources. As chair of the Health Policy and Human Services Committee, he shepherded legislation to make prescription medicine more affordable and to expand access to health care; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Curtis S. VanderWall for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator VanderWall as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator VanderWall asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator VanderWall’s statement is as follows:

I want to say thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I do want to say a few words of thank you. I want to start off to my staff; to say thank you very much for your hard work, your dedication, allowing me to do the job I’ve been able to do. To my wife Diane who’s in the audience as well, you’re the best. You know that. I couldn’t do this without you, and I want to say thank you for that.

Now, I’ll get to the heart of what I wanted to say. If I fail to mention your name in this, please forgive me. There are so many people throughout this audience here, throughout the state, who have helped me along the way. It starts—as I thought about this and what I was going to speak—it really started Thanksgiving Day when I had my family here visiting us in Ludington. I had my sons and daughter-in-law and my grandchildren there. My granddaughter Kelsey jumped up on my lap and we were chatting, and she says, Can we watch a movie? I said to her, Well, we certainly can, the greatest movie of all time happens to be playing right now, and that’s the Wizard of Oz. So I got my chance to introduce my granddaughter to the Wizard of Oz. And I really don’t understand how this movie could have lost out for Best Picture in 1938 to Gone with the Wind, but so it happened.

I believe this movie gives us a great lesson in life about being in public office. As I was reflecting on the traits of each member of Dorothy’s gang, as they learn along the way, I thought of how a life of service teaches each one of us this idea.

First, courage. I give us credit for all being willing to serve in the public eye. We need to run for office, we need to take votes that are not always easy, and, most of our work on issues that doesn’t always sit well with our constituents. Just like the Cowardly Lion, we can learn to find our voice and to be courageous leaders in our districts.

Knowledge. Like the Scarecrow who gains a brain, we study, we learn, we seek guidance from others to make sure we make the right decision. I’d like to say that being a legislator doesn’t require being the most knowledgeable about one thing, but knowing enough about a lot of things.

And of course, the Tin Man, we need heart. We must have our hearts on the issues and the people to make sure that we do the right thing for our area and our beloved state. Without heart we fail to build relationships that help us get things done.

With that, I really want to say thank you to a few people.

Majority Leader, I want to say thank you for putting the faith in me to carry the torch in Health Policy. You gave me an opportunity to be courageous, to learn a lot of things, and also have a heart. I really thank you for that. I also want to say thank you to my committee members because without you we could not have done those things.

Senator Stamas, I just want to say thank you for pushing me just a little bit farther. As you know, we’ve had many discussions about a lot of things and you would push me a little bit to say, Okay, what are you going to do about that? Where are you going to go for that? How are you going to get the ownership from all our colleagues? And of course, through that, there would be several times that I would say, Hey, I’ve got this great idea, I’ve worked it out, and it’s only going to take a few bucks. Of course, Mr. Stamas in his great words said, Heck no—maybe not quite that way. But your friendship means so much to me. Thank you, it will not be forgotten.

Senator Schmidt, thank you for keeping us all grounded and remembering that there are many ideas and just maybe our personal ideas might have bad results. Thank you for not letting us forget who we are and why we do what we do. Thank you Senator, you will be missed, but let’s not lose touch.

Senator Horn, I’m just going to say, Senator Horn, thank you for being Mr. Steady—always there with words of wisdom, thoughts, ideas, and making sure we don’t forget who we really are. Thank you for that. I think that is just a characteristic that you have and I appreciate that and you will be missed.

Senator Ananich and Senator Hertel, I want to say thank you to both of you for what you’ve done. Senator Hertel, we had a lot of discussions on a lot of policy issues, thank you. Senator Ananich, the same. Through that, you both have worked very hard to make sure we have not become a chamber divided. Thank you for that. I pray that as we all work hard over the next session that we don’t forget that, despite the differences and the outside pressures we may have. Paul, a special place. I want to say thank you for your friendship, the friendship of your wife Lisa, I look forward to the opportunity that we can continue to get together outside of this chamber.

Dale and Doug, we have big opportunities as we get ready to skip down to the other chamber. We have an opportunity to be leaders. I’m not going to sing like you, Doug. I certainly will not do that. But Doug, let us not forget that we need to be leaders, that we need to be mentors. For all my other friends here, you know who you are, some that mind my caucus speech or my announcement, for those that just call me, thank you. It really does mean a lot and I cannot say how much I will miss the opportunity to work with you, but we are not far and we will have opportunities. Finally, most of all let us not forget who we are. Let’s not forget our families. I will end like this, even though Dorothy was from Kansas, I think of Michigan when I say: “There’s no place like home! There’s no place like home! There’s no place like home!”

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 175.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Betty Jean Alexander.

Whereas, It is an honor to recognize Senator Betty Jean Alexander as she concludes her service in the Senate. Since her election in 2018, Senator Alexander has been a champion of the people of the Fifth District, which includes the cities of Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, and Inkster, and Redford Township, and she has worked to improve the lives of all residents of this great state; and

Whereas, Senator Alexander’s life experiences have made her a true representative of the hardworking people of Michigan. Born in Arkansas, her family moved to New Mexico, where she attended Rio Grande High School and the Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute. Prior to her service in the Michigan Senate, she showed her devotion to public service and to her community through her work as a clerical specialist for the Wayne County Clerk’s Office and an administrative assistant for two foster care agencies, Starr Commonwealth and Holy Cross Children’s Services. Senator Alexander is also the proud mother of two daughters; and

Whereas, During her four years in the Senate, Senator Alexander drew on her personal experiences to be an advocate for the hardworking people of her district. She successfully sponsored a bill in a legislative package that allowed Michigan to receive the full amount of settlement proceeds related to lawsuits stemming from the opioid epidemic. This legislation expanded the state’s efforts to combat opioid addiction and formally recognized the severity of the crisis. Representing all parents and workers, Senator Alexander advocated for safe and affordable drinking water, improved infrastructure, women’s rights and access to health care, and an increase in the minimum wage. Senator Alexander served as minority vice chair of the Committee on Local Government and a member of the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans and the Committee on Finance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Betty Jean Alexander for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Alexander as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Alexander be permitted to submit a statement in writing for inclusion in today’s Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Alexander’s statement is as follows:

As I reflect on serving in the Michigan State Senate, I am reminded of the lessons I have learned from my colleagues and friends who served alongside me here in the Senate. We served under unprecedented times and challenges, working together to overcome these challenges.

Continuing, we must reflect on the striking shift in polarization and partisanship of the Senate. I have made friendships and strong working relationships with Senate members—both Democrats and Republicans.

Can people with polar-opposite beliefs and from vastly different walks of life come together? The answer is yes. It happens all the time. Conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats come together today, all the time and will in the future, but you may not hear about it because it is not newsworthy.

I never contemplated getting involved in politics. I am honored to have the opportunity of Michigan’s 5th Senate District, the communities of Redford Township, city of Dearborn Heights, Garden City, city of Inkster, and my home, city of Detroit. My office worked for our constituents, assisting and resolving thousands of constituents’ concerns. Everything including unemployment, utility assistance, food assistance, and social justice concerns. My office stood for fair and equitable pay, access to housing, access to health care, and education.

Lastly, I’d like to take a second to say thank you to all of my current and former staff, and the Senate sergeants who kept us safe, thank you.

Most importantly, to my family: I love you. I could never imagine I’d be standing here as a Michigan State Senator giving a farewell speech. It was a great ride. Thank you to my loving and supportive daughters for all these years. Thank you for putting up with me and picking me up when I needed it. I can never put into words what you mean to me. Thank you.

To the people of the state of Michigan and all those who have allowed me the opportunity to represent you, thank you!

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 176.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable John Bizon, M.D.

Whereas, It is with distinct pleasure that we extend our gratitude to Senator John Bizon, M.D., for his service to the Michigan Senate. His wealth of knowledge and legislative expertise have contributed to the betterment of Michigan and the lives of his constituents in the Nineteenth District; and

Whereas, Senator Bizon, a lifelong resident of Michigan, has served his state and country throughout his life. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a doctorate of medicine degree from Wayne State University. Senator Bizon is a United States Air Force veteran and earned the rank of lieutenant colonel during his service. Senator Bizon has worked as an otolaryngologist for over 40 years in Battle Creek. He also served as chair of the Calhoun County Medical Society and president of Michigan State Medical Society. Prior to his time in the Senate, Senator Bizon was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he served constituents of the Sixty-second District from 2015 to 2018. Senator Bizon is the dedicated husband to his wife Deborah of 49 years, father to their four children, and grandfather to 7 grandchildren; and

Whereas, Senator Bizon was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018. He has been a proven leader as the chair on the Appropriations subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary and also served as the chair of the committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans. He served as vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on Community Health/Human Services and Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and vice chair of the committee on Health Policy and Human Services. He was a dedicated member of the Appropriations subcommittees on Universities and Community Colleges and Capital Outlay as well as the committees on Energy and Technology and Oversight. Throughout his tenure, Senator Bizon has leveraged his expertise to make improvements to Michigan’s health systems and protect the state’s children in addition to working as a staunch advocate on behalf of our military veterans; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank Senator John Bizon, M.D., for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Bizon to extend our gratitude for his service to the state of Michigan and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Resolution No. 177.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Michael MacDonald.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we recognize Senator Michael MacDonald for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and, in particular, his constituents in the Tenth District. Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Senator MacDonald’s hard work has benefited not only the people of Sterling Heights and the townships of Clinton and Macomb, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and

Whereas, A lifelong Macomb County resident, Senator MacDonald holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Western Michigan University, a master’s degree in business administration from Oakland University, and a doctorate in health administration from University of Phoenix. Prior to joining the legislature, Senator MacDonald worked to improve the lives of others while working as an exercise physiologist and personal trainer for almost a decade, before becoming a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual. Senator MacDonald is a former vice president of the Michigan Air Force Association, and currently serves as a board member of the Friends of Macomb Township Foundation and member of the Clinton Township Kiwanis Club. Senator MacDonald is also a dedicated husband to Lauraanne, and proud father to their daughter Evelyn Michelle; and

Whereas, Since his election to the Senate in 2018, Senator MacDonald has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the lives of his constituents in the Tenth District. He served with distinction as the vice chair of the Appropriations Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Department of Insurance and Financial Services Subcommittee. Senator MacDonald served as a member of the Senate committees on Economic and Small Business Development, Health Policy and Human Services, and Oversight. He was also a member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittees on Community Health and Human Services, General Government, Joint Capital Outlay, Transportation, and Universities and Community Colleges. Additionally, Senator MacDonald coordinated the Senate’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Senator MacDonald’s dedication and integrity stand as a clear example of what is takes to be a successful public servant and strong leader; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Michael MacDonald for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator MacDonald as evidence of our appreciation and best wishes as he leaves this legislative body.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator MacDonald asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The motion prevailed.

Senator MacDonald’s statement is as follows:

I want to start off by saying how grateful I am to have served with each and every one of you. Not just my Senate and House colleagues but everyone who helped make my time in the Legislature such a purposeful experience. That especially includes my staff—Eric Stocker; Kim Wadaga; Jim, I really appreciated your help, thank you so much my friend; Phil Rode; Judy; Cassidy; and my interns. They’ve helped me so much.

After the election I received many phone calls thanking me for what I was able to do for my constituents in Macomb County. These came from both Democrats and Republicans in the county who said they will be genuinely sad to see me leave and I served honorably without political bias, and that meant a lot to me. I always thought that was the point—we as elected officials are literally nothing more than the voices of our constituency, and I just so happened to serve in a district that was split 50/50 so I represented everyone.

After the election four years ago in 2018, the local elected leaders, all of whom endorsed my opponent—one also happened to be the mayor of my largest city and was shocked that I still wanted to meet with him immediately after the election. This time around none of the Democrats in Macomb endorsed my opponent and it’s for a very simple fact—they felt I did my job. Macomb was a donor county, now it’s not, and I thank my Macomb Caucus for that, Democrats and Republicans, all of you, thank you.

I was told in the past that typically in politics once you go against someone publicly, it’s hard to ever get back into their good graces. I recall my response at the time, the mayor said he was shocked I met with him to my district director, laughing and saying that does the mayor of my largest constituency and all the other county leaders really think that I would refuse to meet with them over the next four years simply because of an endorsement? I would be so callous as to ignore the will of my constituency simply to harbor an egotistical grudge? I had never in my life heard of anything so ridiculously childish.

Unfortunately, there is a childish element to politics; that’s just reality. I’ve never been a controversial figure and I always did my best to work with everyone simply to get things done for my constituents, Democrats and Republicans. We are public figures and we choose to be that, so personal attacks against me never bothered me in the slightest bit at all. In fact, it always just motivated me to knock more doors, engage more voters, and get to know more people and make friends with them. The one exception—and I would be remiss if I didn’t bring this up now—was the bizarre attack on my doctoral dissertation. Calling it a manifesto was a deeply wounding insult to all the incredibly brave women who participated in that study, most of whom were brought to tears by the impact of it. Whoever came up with that attack, I would suggest they google what a dissertation is. I get it—politics can be an ugly business, but does it also have to be stupid? Is that really what’s best for the state and for the country?

I always thought Michigan could be better. Four years ago when I got into the Legislature, I started a bipartisan aerospace and defense caucus. This was not a random act; most Michiganders don’t know the history of their own state. During World War II we had absolutely no military might at all. It was Detroit with its manufacturing base that essentially built the entire United States military, giving us the moniker “Arsenal of Democracy.” Detroit and the entire state of Michigan saved the whole world and almost nobody in this state remembers that. I wanted to recreate that brand for our state, and especially wanted to do that for metropolitan Detroit which is always getting slammed as a bad place to live across this great country.

Most people here don’t know the lengths I really went through to make this a reality for Michigan. I met with leaders in other states, I met with leaders in other countries, I met with leaders from the United Nations, I even met with the Pentagon immediately after creating my caucus with my friend Representative Joe Tate who is my co-chair and started the caucus with me. Upon arriving at the Pentagon, they said that this caucus was long overdue for Michigan but asked me what the goal was for the state. I said, It’s simple. Growing up in Macomb County—and Mark Hackel will agree and reiterate this—Michigan could be the aerospace, defense, innovation, technology, and economic driver of the whole world. Washington, D.C., loved the ambition but were very clear with me on the perception of our state’s brand identity nationally. They said, Senator, there is not a single state in this country that thinks Michigan is currently the leader of any one of the items you just referenced. While that’s not close to reality, it’s certainly what the rest of the country thinks about us.

I spoke to public/private stakeholders in the state of Texas, and they said, Senator, your state should never lose business to us, or any other state in this country for that matter. You have a manufacturing might that is unprecedented in all of human history. You have water, natural resources, restricted airspace, academic institutions, you’re sitting on a gold mine that nobody has really truly figured out how to mine yet, something General Paul Rogers and I would frequently talk about. What your state is truly the worst at, possibly in the whole country, they told me this very bluntly, is that you have no idea how to market yourselves and sell yourselves to people. Detroit can be the new Silicon Valley if we just marketed it properly and instead of all the students who graduate the University of Michigan moving to Texas or California, this trend could be reversed. How do we fix this? Well it starts with working together and getting past the political infighting. My friends, my colleagues, we have more assets than any other state in this country and it’s about time we started to work together and truly believe in ourselves to become the economic driver of this country like we once were and once again start acting like winners.

I want to finish my speech by thanking my wife and family for sticking by me throughout these past four years. Politics really doesn’t bother me at all. I love it for all the good and bad that accompanies it and I truly love everything about it, but can only imagine and barely emphasize what it’s like for my family members who must stand by me throughout the craziness of it all. I can’t thank my wife Laura enough for allowing me to pursue my dream of public service and then stand there by my side throughout every single moment of it, and what an amazing blessing it has been every day to have had my first child, Evelyn, during my time as a State Senator.

Overall, this has been a truly amazing experience and I just want everyone to know I love every single minute of it, serving with and for you. Please know that I’m always there for all of you if you ever need anything from me. God bless this current legislative body and those who will come after it.

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 178.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Dale Zorn.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we recognize Senator Dale Zorn for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan and, in particular, his constituents in the Seventeenth District. Throughout his tenure, Senator Zorn’s hard work has benefited not only the people of Monroe and Lenawee counties, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and

Whereas, Senator Zorn is a lifelong resident of Michigan and has an impressive history of public service and community involvement. Senator Zorn is the co-owner of Zorn’s Service, Inc., his family’s automotive business that he runs with his brother, Dean. He served as a constable in Raisinville Township for four years, as a Raisinville Township trustee for six years, and as the Monroe County Commissioner for two decades. Senator Zorn also created the Monroe First program to foster business development in Monroe County. He is active in multiple community service organizations including the Ida Civic Club, the Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 142, the Roselawn Memorial Park Board of Directors, and is the executive director of the Christmas in Ida Festival and the Parade of Lights. Senator Zorn shares four children with his wife, Cindy, and they are the proud grandparents of eleven grandchildren; and

Whereas, Senator Zorn joined the Legislature in 2011 as a representative of the Fifty-sixth District. During his two terms in the House, he worked to protect children and maintain integrity in the state’s social welfare programs. His commitment to bipartisanship and collaboration was evident in the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Senator Zorn continued to demonstrate his dedication to legislative service when he was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2014. He has served faithfully as the chair of the Committee on Local Government and vice chair of the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. He was also a member of the committees on Banking and Financial Institutions; Energy and Technology; Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security; Families, Seniors, and Veterans; and Regulatory Reform; and he was on the Appropriations subcommittees on Capital Outlay; Transportation; and Universities and Community Colleges. Senator Zorn has used his vast knowledge and expertise to sponsor legislation to improve the health and safety of all Michiganders; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Dale Zorn for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Zorn as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Zorn asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Zorn’s statement is as follows:

Today, I ask myself, where has eight years gone? In so many ways, it is not gone, and it is not finished. Public policy and constituent services shall never be finished. As I walk through the doors of the Michigan Senate, I feel the history that came before, and I pray to God that I, we, as a body, make the right decisions for 10 million citizens of Michigan.

It has been an amazing experience for me to have had this level of trust put into me, and now finishing my 42nd consecutive year in elected government office, I can say every step of the way has been gratifying and inspiring. I’d like to take a moment to thank Monroe and Lenawee counties for putting their trust in me to serve.

I am thankful for my professional staff that have worked hard for the district and Michigan. Staffers like Shane Preston, my friend who stayed with me for the entire eight years; Joe Martin, who really tried to keep me in line; Gary Muentener, the go-to person for constituent services; Tracy Oberleiter, when it came to economic development, business, and jobs, there was no one else that was better; Josh Stump, who likes us so well he will be going with me at our next stop. Early on, it was John Manor, Angela Biniecki-Gobel, Corey Welch, Matt Vanisacker, and Maggie Lenard; and of course, I could never forget Bel Martin, that little Cuban girl that would benefit the district because she spoke fluent Spanish in a district with a high population of Hispanics. She became more of a daughter, and I knew there would be no holding her back. And to the many interns that served well and went on to do great things.

A special thank you to the sergeants that protect this institution and those of us who open ourselves to the public ridicule. I appreciate each and every one of you for watching my back. A simple thank you will never ever express my gratitude to our sergeants.

I thank our Majority Leader for the opportunity to serve this chamber in roles of leadership, and I thank the chamber Republicans and Democrats for lessons learned.

I also would like to thank and recognize my mom and dad for instilling in me the importance of community service. And I would like to recognize the one who is forever my rock, the one that made sure my attire matches—after all, the doctors say I am severely colorblind, but I always thought that you were colorblind and I was right.

If there is one thing that I could pass on to my colleagues, it would be that it’s not about getting your name on a legislative bill, it’s about helping your constituents, especially when it is a quandary of government. So many times, because we live in the fast lane, we do not really get to know each other. I regret that because every one of us—all of us—are just human beings capable of good and not so good, and sometimes just the lack of understanding makes us capable of making mistakes. I will leave this great hall as I entered, knowing we are just human beings, we are all brothers and sisters through Christ.

When leaving the House of Representatives some nine years ago, in my farewell speech I mentioned I wasn’t going to be too far, that I could be found on the other side of the Capitol. Today, I say to you, in the future, you can find me on the other side of the Capitol.

We come here with hope; we depart hoping we made a difference. I still continue to carry that hope, the same hope that all of you carry. When we share that hope, we will find harmony and peace together for all mankind. We will get stronger, but only if we put politics and personalities aside and do the will of the people. Together we have laid the groundwork that will meet the test of time. I am proud of those who stood with us and for those that fought the battle for future generations.

I leave in good spirits, humbled by service, and always respectful to this institution. May God bless you and this institution.

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 179.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Adam Hollier.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body recognize the Honorable Adam Hollier’s commendable service as the senator for the Second District, of which he is a lifelong resident. Since assuming office in 2018, Senator Hollier has served his constituents in Wayne County and all of Michigan’s citizens with honor; and

Whereas, Senator Hollier brought an array of personal, professional, and educational experiences to his tenure as a Senator. Before assuming office, the lifelong Detroit resident and proud graduate of the Detroit Public School system served his community as a volunteer firefighter. Senator Hollier was commissioned as a second lieutenant after graduating with distinction from officer candidate school. Senator Hollier currently serves as Captain, paratrooper, and team leader in the Four-twelfth Civil Affairs Battalion Airborne, demonstrating his stalwart commitment to serving his fellow citizens. Senator Hollier holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan. He began his career in public service as a staffer in the state legislature and for local Detroit officials, where in both capacities he worked on various successful projects benefiting the residents of Detroit. He is also the former director of government affairs for the Michigan Fitness Foundation. Such dedication and drive certainly influenced the performance of his duties as Senator. He is the dedicated husband to Krystle and father to a young daughter and son; and

Whereas, Senator Hollier’s record in the legislature is a testament to his successful advocacy on behalf of his constituency. Senator Hollier has prioritized bringing back money to his district, noting that budgets are the physical prioritization of our values. Senator Hollier served on many committees including as the minority vice chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and as the minority vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on Corrections and Judiciary, Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police, and Transportation. He also served as a member of the committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as well as Appropriations and the subcommittees on Community Health/Human Services, Justice and Public Safety, Talent and Economic Development/MEDC. During his tenure, Senator Hollier focused on developing educational and economic opportunities for Michiganians across the state and sponsored legislation to address a variety of issues, including, among others, electoral and criminal justice reform, the expansion of civil rights protections, and creating funding for expanding veterans’ homes in our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Adam Hollier for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Hollier as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Hollier asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hollier’s statement is as follows:

Long before I was ever elected to this body, I sat in this chamber as a high school kid for Michigan Youth in Government. That’s why you have those wonderful thank you notes which I have always thought is one of the coolest parts about this job, having young people say, Thank you for letting me sit in your chair, and thinking maybe one day they’ll be able to have this kind of impact on our state.

First, let me thank my family. My wife Krystle, daughter Lily, and son A.J. for everything. I could not have served without you, I wouldn’t be here without you, and I’m so grateful that you shared these moments; the late nights and the missed practices and all the things that they give up so that we can do the things that we love. My wife always says that politicians always say that they do this for their kids and nothing could be further from the case. We do this because we believe that we can make a difference and this is the place where we would have the greatest opportunity to do that. I’ve always felt that and I hope that each and every one of you do the same.

I need to also say thank you to my mom, my sisters, my brothers, and all my incredibly large family that have stuffed envelopes, attended events, staffed things, cleaned up, set up, and generally been everything that I’ve needed. And, my many staff, and when I say many I mean a lot. I’m especially thankful to James because he still stuck around here with me knowing that I am a lot to wrangle. It has really been a priority for me to hire young Black staffers, like I was so many years ago, as we talk about the opportunities that we create and the people that we make opportunities and ways for.

Four years ago I joined the 99th Legislature with now Senator-elect Sarah Anthony, coming into a lame duck that was unprecedented in Michigan’s history where we spent more than a billion dollars in an evening. It gave me an opportunity to dive right into legislating. I knew that time was short, that I had four years and four weeks guaranteed, and almost exactly that. I want to say a special thanks to my friend, Shaquila Myers, who was very committed to making sure I had something to do that lame duck and got me a bill requested and did all the things necessary to ensure I had something to do and something that I could work on. That bill was to expand paternity leave for all family members and I’m super grateful that my colleague, Senator Geiss, is going to continue that work in the 102nd Legislature.

There was a lot of down time in that lame duck with so few Democrats, I brought our number back up to 11, but it gave me an opportunity to get to know a number of the other members in the majority, particularly the Senate Majority Leader Shirkey who sat almost next to me, and we had a very spirited discussion about what good looked like, right after I got word that my one-year-old daughter had elevated lead. As we talk about these moments that impact our lives, we share with people who we would never talk to in any other situation but make such an incredible difference in our lives and the lives of the people we care about.

I also got a chance to taste Senator O’Brien’s cookies. She sat right next to me, which was why I probably ate about a third of the cookies she produces and got to know about the three ovens. Although oatmeal raisin remains my favorite, I’m sure we’re all grateful to have them on a regular basis. My lame duck was really eventful because as I was running back to the chamber I missed my first vote and they moved to reconsider that vote and I was all set to vote “no” and I had hit the red “no” button and Senator Young leans back and says, Oh that’s a bold move cotton, as he was pounding Cheetos, because I was voting “no” to reconsider the vote that I wanted to vote “no” on and I was like, I’ve got to fix that, and so I did but it reminded me that in this chamber you had a minute to vote which is why I sit as close to the door as humanly possible because I knew I was going to roam. I also noticed that people with snacks had a little bit more traffic and so that is why I have a snack jar on my desk, because I thought maybe it would make people come by.

It was clear very early on that relationships mattered, and they mattered a ton. Thanks to some rather unconventional help from Senator Theis, I got my very first bill passed because she gave me the Senate version of a bill she opened that was in the correct version of law, and I got a bill passed in lame duck. It was this crazy moment, but it got done at almost 11 o’clock, and then Majority Leader Meekhof rose to the podium and was commending me and I was like, This is going really well. He said, Though I commend the Senator, he has already violated the first and most hallowed tradition of this chamber. And he said, Where’s the beef? I must have missed something, because I didn’t have food for my first chamber bill passing. So we all remember this thing and Lieutenant Governor Calley was presiding and he said, You know, he has been here like a week, he got a bill passed, I think he will be alright. I made a lot more friends when my gift actually arrived—I had caramel cakes and lemon cakes and all those things, but this is a space of tradition, a space where time really does matter, where people matter and that is what I’ve tried to make the hallmark of my career, of my time here, is understanding that relationships matter.

I’ve had the opportunity to go out and visit many of your districts and invite you into mine through a variety of district exchanges. I even joined and co-chaired the Sportsman Caucus, went out for a turkey hunt. I saw a turkey, he saw me, I shot and we both left unscathed. I had a lot of friends who said, Hey, you came out. I was like, Yeah, sure, mmhmm. It’s easy for us to think about the moments that divide us, I just want to share a couple moments that bring us together. Senator Barrett and I have spent the majority of this time as the only two members of this chamber still currently serving in the military, and when he offered me the opportunity to go up in a helicopter that he was flying, I said, Sure. I figured that’s better than any trust fall we can get, I’m going to get in a helicopter and you are going to fly. The midflight flight, or the midflight dinner was terrible—would not recommend. We stop, we eat, and then they fly upside down and do all kinds of crazy things—would not recommend it. Those are the things that matter when so many of us bond over food and dinners and all those other kinds of things. I think it is pretty ironic that the food I like most is grown by one of my colleagues. So you will always remember when Senator Victory got his first bill passed, he brought these boxes of root vegetables and I’m really grateful to many of you because many of you gave me your boxes as well.

Senator McMorrow and I have had a lot of those conversations you just wouldn’t have otherwise. I’ll never forget, we were talking really casually about running attire and I dressed like a highlighter because I want people to know that I am running for exercise. When I say dressed like a highlighter, I am in neon everything; I’m wearing a high-visibility reflective vest that says “Captain Hollier, U.S. Army” because I want people to be very clear that I am out for exercise. Then a few weeks later Ahmad Arbury was killed while out for a run by people who said, Well, we thought he was coming from committing a crime. We were able to share this moment where I was talking about my lived reality because I had to live a different kind of way because I am a Black man in America. The conversations we have about race are hard, they’re difficult, but if we don’t have them then no one else will. I hope you continue to have them because in this chamber I got to share my grief, my sorrow, and all the moments we had as we dealt with the death of George Floyd and Patrick Lyoya, and you all will have similar experiences that you’ve got to be able to deal with. As we dealt with KKK flags and Confederate memorabilia and a whole host of other things that make people feel unsafe that I hope we will address. Including the continued rhetoric against transgender murders, many of which have happened in my district, which is why I have been such an ardent—why I’ve talked about it so much. Because it continues to happen in my back yard.

In those really unsettling moments I’m super grateful for Senator Moss because he’s a shoulder I can commiserate on. We shared one of those moments when people were outside our office protesting with Confederate flags and swastikas and talking about how we didn’t belong in this space and what it meant to be able to walk across the lawn knowing that we did belong in this space and we were going to make decisions. I’m just really grateful to have you as a friend and to know that even though we’ve done a lot of heavy things and dealt with an unprecedented amount of stuff, we have gotten things done over these last three legislatures.

When I first got elected, my good friend Wayne Schmidt said to me that we had two responsibilities. The first was to pass a budget and the second was to legislate. He reminded me that he had served in the minority and I think that was one reason why he has always been someone you can go and work with about bipartisan issues because he knew what it was like to serve without the gavel and without power.

Some of the things I’m most proud of during my time in the Senate are centered around my service on the Appropriations Committee. Something that has been run by Senator Stamas and Senator Hertel, who have managed to lead and balance four consecutive budgets with no shutdowns and a lot of collaboration, something that can be a model for what we do here in this chamber. I think recognizing budgets are the clearest indication of our priorities. I’m grateful that you made sure the things that matter most to me and my constituents were included, like the Clean Slate package, Goodwill’s Flip the Script program which was zeroed out in my first year budget and has been increased every year since. It has changed the lives of literally thousands of people. Or making sure the Motown Museum could do its record-breaking expansion and create the next generation of people who are going to grow and make sure that people know our city and our state and our country. To the expansion of the Ruth Ellis Clairmont Center where people will find real opportunities for permanent supported housing.

Serving in the minority didn’t allow me to pass all the legislation I wanted but I did introduce over 100 bills and resolutions because, why not? Just about a dozen of them did get passed and signed into law by this Governor and the last. A significant portion of those were around veterans and veterans related issues, taking care of spouses and dependents, the people who serve without the uniform. I’m so grateful that we got a licensing package that allowed many of those medical workers to come to Michigan and continue to serve which I know made a huge impact during the pandemic that we dealt with. I’m really grateful that we got Neighborhood Enterprise Zones done and especially the work to remove zip codes and credit scoring in the landmark auto insurance reform that is going to and does make an incredible impact on the people who I serve, the people who I live with, and my entire community.

As we think about this chamber, I go back to literally day one when Leader Ananich always exercised an incredible level of patience and support for me as I worked for things that mattered to me and my district. Literally the first week I was breaking all the Senate rules because I had too many people in the caucus room, too many people from the administration—then-Director Henges, now the Majority Leader’s chief of staff, was in the back with MEDC and TED and a whole host of all the folks as we were trying to save what was then the Poletown factory and now Factory Zero, something that I hope is the foundation for many more EV and battery plants in the state. Though the factories make the big splashes, most people just want that vacant home demolished, they want that lot cleared, they want their neighborhood to feel safe as they walk their kids to school. So I was really glad to Chair for Prop N which is delivering on exactly those things as I got a chance to talk to people at their block clubs and community groups and organizations as they said, Please just fix something, I need to see government working. And, we have.

It’s our role to give our constituents a voice and hope that a better, brighter day is coming. I have always admired Senator Irwin’s ability to do exactly that because he is somebody who is fighting for all the lost causes. When he gets up, he reminds you that they’re only lost if we don’t fix them. I am excited about his opportunities to do exactly that. It’s not just the people of the 2nd Senate district who I represent as a Black man and native American, I also represent a whole host of other constituencies just like every single one of us. As I think about being the 18th Black man elected to the Senate and the opportunities and discussions as we had about Patrick Lyoya and George Floyd, it meant something. Or when my grandmother came up for my swearing-in, who was born in this country not a citizen, even though every one of her ancestors were because she wasn’t made a citizen until she was two years old. It’s been incredibly refreshing and I’m so eternally grateful that this chamber unanimously passed a resolution to replace the statue of Lewis Cass, who did not believe that my family deserved to be in this country even though we were here. It made a huge difference in this space. My grandmother’s grandmother walked from Georgia to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears and when we go to the nation’s Capital, the person who you see standing representing us said that we didn’t have a right to any land in this nation, that we could never be civilized, and that we were barely human. We will have an opportunity to replace that statue with the towering figure of Coleman Young, who was a Tuskegee airman, who was a union leader, who was an advocate of domestic manufacturing, who made sure that Detroit and the state of Michigan is the kind of place that we would want to grow and be a part of. He also passed exactly 25 years ago today.

One of the groups that continues to be looking for a champion are the trans community, who I have developed an incredible relationship with because of all the work that needed to be done in my district and across the state. I am so hopeful that we will do things that will continue to make it safe for them to live in these spaces and not any other thing more than to be able live safely, free of murder.

I know we are not going to solve all these problems this year, but we do have the opportunity to do some of them, to revive some of the things such as film credits and a whole host of other things that are going to get done eventually. As Dr. King said, “I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”

Just ask Senator Polehanki, who I’ve been bending ears about bills we couldn’t get done today that I’m hoping she will be able to do in the next session and get across the Governor’s desk. I know we all came here because we believe there is an opportunity to do something incredible for the people we love and care about and respect. I hope we push to do it, because that is why we came here and that should be our legacy. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this chamber and to have been able to make an impact and to serve with you and to work with you. To my friend, Senator Brinks, I can’t tell you how excited I am to watch you lead this chamber into the future, because you have been amazing from the moment you got here and I can’t wait to see the impact you are going to have.

We have a month left in our term, in our tenure, and we could choose to do a lot of things. I hope we will, because when I ran I had the expectation that we could do better and I firmly believe that we—every day—have the opportunity to do better, to be better, and to make the world the kind of place that we would think is better. I hope, for however many session days are left, we think how we can leave this place better than it was. Thank you.

Senators Shirkey and Ananich offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 180.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tom Barrett.

Whereas, It is with gratitude that we recognize Senator Tom Barrett for his work on behalf of the citizens of Michigan, and in particular, his constituents in the Twenty-fourth District. Throughout his tenure in the Senate, Senator Barrett’s hard work has benefited not only the people of Clinton County, Eaton County, Ingham County, and Shiawassee County, but all of Michigan’s citizens; and

Whereas, Senator Barrett’s personal experiences prior to taking office reflect a deep commitment to service. Born and raised in Michigan, he decided to join the armed forces immediately after high school graduation. For twenty-two years, Senator Barrett served his country as a member of the United States Army. His tours of duty included Iraq, Kuwait, Guantanamo Bay, and South Korea, and he is a veteran of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served in the Michigan Army National Guard as a Blackhawk and Lakota helicopter pilot until he retired from the military in 2022 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Michigan University, Senator Barrett continued to prove his dedication to public service through his work as an analyst with the Michigan Department of Treasury. Senator Barrett is active in many community groups and is a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Prior to his time in the Senate, Senator Barrett was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he served constituents from the Seventy-first District from 2015 to 2018. Senator Barrett is also the dedicated husband to his wife, Ashley, and proud father to his four children, Patrick, Eleanora, Gwendolyn, and Louis; and

Whereas, Since his election to the Senate in 2018, Senator Barrett drew on his personal experiences to become a zealous advocate for the hardworking people in the Twenty-fourth District, and a voice for veterans throughout the state. He fought for whistleblower protections for state employees and was instrumental in the passing of legislation to help bridge the communications gap between law enforcement and drivers with autism. Senator Barrett also fought to introduce legislation that prevents homeowners from being charged higher property taxes due to home solar investments. He served with distinction as the chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and of the Appropriations subcommittees on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police and Justice and Public Safety. Additionally, Senator Barrett served honorably as the vice chair of the Families, Seniors and Veterans Committee, as well as a member of the Senate committees on Energy and Technology; Insurance and Banking; Judiciary and Public Safety; and Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Tom Barrett for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Senator Tom Barrett as evidence of our appreciation and best wishes as he leaves this legislative body.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The resolution was adopted.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Barrett asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Barrett’s statement is as follows:

Thank you for the opportunity to share a few of my thoughts and to thank so many of the people who have been instrumental in my ability to serve in the Legislature for these last eight years. You know, my life has been blessed with many adventures. When I graduated high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a career so I decided to join the Army and enlisted during Christmas break my senior year of high school and then left on the first airplane ride of my life as soon as I graduated to go to basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. When I left basic training I swore I would never go back to Oklahoma again, and then eight years later by total coincidence I married an Okie. We go back to Oklahoma every year; we just got back a couple days ago.

When I was considering running for Congress, Ashley asked me if I would be able to handle it if I didn’t win. I told her, Honestly, I never expected to make it this far and I feel like I’ve been on borrowed time from the moment I was elected in the very first place. I really wasn’t even supposed to win my first race for the State House. I launched my campaign for the 71st House district just over nine years ago. I’d moved back home to Michigan after graduating from flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama, a couple years prior. By the fall of 2013, our son Patrick was just a few months old and Ashley and I were adjusting to life as first-time parents. I ran in a district against an incumbent who had won the prior election by about 3,000 votes, and I had virtually no name ID when I started. What could possibly go wrong? Meanwhile, Ashley was preparing to sit for the Michigan bar exam that summer. Oh yeah, we also found out she was pregnant again and due the same week of the bar exam which was also just a few days before the August primary election. Somehow, we survived. After months of Ashley getting up early to study, me campaigning door-to-door all day, and her teaching me the lessons she had studied that day, the bar exam came and she took the test while nine months pregnant. Eleanora, our daughter, was born in August; in November, I won the election by exactly 148 votes; and two days later we got the news that Ashley had passed the bar exam. It was quite an adventure.

Since then, I had the privilege of being re-elected in 2016, and then elected to this office in 2018. I’ve cast 4,776 roll call votes—plus whatever we did today, I haven’t tallied that up—and sponsored more than three dozen bills that have been signed into law. This adventure took me all the way to the Oval Office to meet with the President of the United States and to knocking on the door of the United States Congress. While I didn’t get the answer I wanted, I have no regrets about any of it. I also continued my career in the Army and logged nearly 600 flight hours after my election to the Legislature. I like to say that I was a fly-by-night politician, and it all started with that 148-vote margin.

I truly couldn’t have done it without so many people who are here today, and I want to thank you, starting, of course, with my family. I love you guys. To my mom and dad, or as the kids call you, Meemaw and Deedee, thank you so much for the sacrifices you made to raise a family with seven kids. All of us have so much respect for both of you, especially now that nearly all of us have kids of our own. The values and faith you taught me have carried me through each challenge in my life. Deedee, you sparked my interest in politics and I’m so thankful that I was able to share this experience with you. Thank you so much to you and mom for believing in me and supporting me on every one of these campaigns. I want to tell you though that come January you’ll have to go back to asking Brandy your political insider questions because I won’t be here to answer them for you.

To my wife Ashley, thank you for signing up to join me on this crazy life. I don’t know which is harder—being an Army wife or being a candidate’s wife, but you’ve supported me in both. When I was deployed, when I came home, when I decided to stay in the Army and follow my dream to go to flight school, and when I made the difficult decision to retire earlier this year, you shouldered the burden of countless responsibilities with the kids while I focused on each campaign. We did it together and we did it because it mattered. But day in and day out, it was hard, and I want to thank you so much for all of it.

To my kids, Patrick, Eleanora, Gwendolyn, and Louis, you guys reminded me a little while ago that the only time you had been to a parade was when we were participating in it. Your whole lives, you’ve only known me as the dad who was in the Army and as an elected official. Both of those are now coming to a close and while it’s not the outcome I had hoped for, I’m confident that it will be to the benefit of our family and our ability to spend more time together. Patch, you’re a natural leader and I know you’ll grow up to do great things. I’m excited for you to earn your black belt soon. I’m excited to watch more football together and to play a lot more catch as well. Eleanora, you’re such a sweet little girl who has been on this ride with me since you were literally a newborn. I remember when we drove past a giant billboard in the spring that had a message attacking me on it. I told you that the people who put the billboard up didn’t really like me very much and you said, Well, I still love you dad. I love how much you love animals and how kind you are to everyone. I promise that we’ll go on a date together to your favorite restaurant—Subway—soon. Gwennie, you are growing up and becoming really independent. I can’t believe you are already in kindergarten. Mom and I are so excited to see you continue to grow up and mature. I’m excited to play some of your family games that you’ve created and to take all of you fishing again soon, but please quit rolling around in the mud at school. Louis, you’re the only one who will be too young to remember any of this, but you’ve been such a great addition to our family. Some of your first steps were right here on the Senate floor and we are excited for you to grow up and show us who you will be someday. But you’ll have to ask the other kids what it was like to do three parades a day on the Fourth of July.

To my chief of staff, Ron, thank you for taking a chance on me nine years ago when you decided to sign up as my campaign manager when you barely knew me. It’s hard to believe that we went door to door using paper lists and then drove up and down the rural highways of Eaton County in that old Ford Focus station wagon with no air conditioning. I remember you had to manually upload all of our data every day and then cut new lists for the next day, but you stuck with me each campaign and each new adventure. I can’t imagine having anyone else by my side this whole time. You’re going to be a part of our family forever. Thank you.

To Brandy, Ashley and I literally couldn’t imagine our lives without you. Could you have predicted 20 years ago when we were college kids that this is where we would end up? I want you to know, though, that after much reflection on the last election, I determined the reason we lost was because we changed the campaign logo. Thank you for all your last-minute graphic design work, for stepping in to fill the gap when I couldn’t get home in time for something, for keeping the trains running on time with the scheduling, for staying on me to make my phone calls and follow-up and all the other things I had to do, but most importantly, thank you for being such a great friend.

Tim, I think you hold the record for having the greatest margin of victory in any of the campaigns we ran. I still have you in my phone as Albion College student since I stored your contact that way eight years ago; I’ll make sure to update it to say Albion College graduate. Thank you for always putting up with me and for all you did over the last eight years. NFIB is so lucky to have you and I know you will do great things for them.

Alec, thank you for all your thankless and tireless work on my campaign in 2018 and this year. I know you put your entire heart and soul in this race. It means more to me than you will ever know. You have a tremendous future ahead of you and don’t let this year’s election discourage you. Thank you for everything you did for me and my family and never complaining to me, even when you certainly could have.

Trevor, what can I say man? When we were roommates after college, I didn’t expect to be giving this speech someday. Thank you for coming back from political retirement, for being so loyal, and for always anticipating what would help me out and for making sure I always got something to eat. You’re awesome; I really appreciate it.

Brenden, thank you for taking a chance on politics. You’re young and you have so many talents to offer, whether you stay in politics or go pursue another career opportunity. Please know that you have made a real difference for so many people here in Michigan.

Blake, I’m so glad you decided to sign up as an intern in my office so long ago. I wish this road wasn’t ending this way because you are so good at what you do. I know you’re moving to Georgia and it will be Michigan’s loss to see you leave, but I have the highest confidence that you will excel at whatever you do next.

Danny couldn’t be here. I know you’re stuck in Georgia right now, but thank you for your tireless work and a special thank you for everything you did for my kids and for always making them feel special. The kids asked me if you’re going to be at everything now; I’m actually surprised they didn’t ask if you were going to be at Thanksgiving this year. You’re awesome and we love you for it, but P.S., Patch still asks about your Jeep.

To Tom Leonard and Jenell, thank you for being such loyal and true friends. Politics is a brutal sport where you seem to lose more friends by the day, but you and Jenell have stood by me and supported me every single step of this journey. I don’t know where our future leads, but I can’t think of anyone better to spend it with and to bounce ideas off of, so thank you for being in the trenches.

To everyone else who had a role in serving the people of my district and the people of this state, thank you. Jeremiah, you’re a great writer. Fish, you have a great work ethic and a moral compass for true north. Senator Daley is fortunate to have you. Laurel, congratulations on becoming a new mom, I know you’ll do great.

To our sergeants here on the Senate floor, thank you for your work, your friendship, your conversations on so many occasions. I so deeply appreciate each of you. To our Senate policy and fiscal staff—particularly, Bruce Baker—thank you for putting up with me and some of the challenges of putting together state budgets with particular interests and provisions that I wanted to include. Thank you for everything you did to keep me on track. To the rest of my campaign team—Megan, Aaron, Mary, the team at Templar—thank you for putting up with me. You guys are so awesome.

Jason, thank you for pushing me and listening to my voice during this campaign. I feel like you became like an older brother to me during this race—mostly because you are so much older than I am—but seriously, thank you for investing your talents into my campaign.

To my seatmates, Pat Somerville and Jim Tedder in my first term, I miss you guys and I miss the experience of serving together. To Joe Bellino and Steve Johnson, I can’t think of a more Odd Couple arrangement in the Legislature, but honestly some of my favorite memories here were sitting between the two of you on the House floor for hours at a time. Joe babe, I know you will make a great Senator; Steve, you will do amazing at whatever you have next. Your focus, drive, and intellect will serve you well. To Ruth Johnson and Kim LaSata, thank you for putting up with me and keeping me on track here on the Senate floor. I’m going to miss our conversations and bringing my kids to say hi and hang out for a little while.

To my gang of conservative dissenters, Senator Theis chief among them, Senators Runestad, Bumstead, Johnson, McBroom, Nesbitt, thank you for sticking your necks out with me. And Lana, you won’t have to compete with me for the conservative voting record next cycle.

To my fellow Army buddy, Senator Hollier, I really enjoyed our work together on committees, our conversations here on the floor, our swapping of Army stories, the visits to each other’s districts, and the time I took you on that helicopter ride after session one day. I’m sorry we won’t be able to serve in Congress together. Maybe the lesson from the last election is that Army officers who serve as State Senators do not make successful Congressional candidates. In all seriousness, thank you for being a friend beyond the partisan alliances we hold.

To the people of the 71st House and 24th Senate districts, thank you for your trust and confidence to be your voice for a time here. This a responsibility that I never took for granted and one I will remember fondly, even in spite of the challenges that came with this position.

To each of you, my colleagues in this legislative class, thank you for putting up with me. I know I can be occasionally stubborn but whether you agree with me or not, I hope you found me an honest debater and a worthy adversary. I’ll miss some of the disagreements we had here on the floor, some of the daily Hertel homilies about what our side was doing wrong each day. I know I had my differences and disagreements with just about each of you at one time or another, but I respect all of you and the job you do in the position you hold. Now, just don’t do anything I wouldn’t do next year.

Someday when I die, hopefully a good long while from now, we’ll read a memorial resolution here on the Senate floor. While I’m proud of my time here in this office, I do not want this to be the defining achievement of my life. Our lives are about so much more than the titles and positions we hold. Barbara Bush said, “When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family and friends.” I couldn’t agree more. I’m leaving here exactly with what I came with—my faith, my family, my friends, and with no regrets.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 1225, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh; 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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

Senators Ananich, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 1226, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2022 PA 5.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Ananich, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 1227, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Ananich, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 1228, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2821 (MCL 333.2821), as amended by 1996 PA 540.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Ananich, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 1229, entitled

A bill to establish an investment and development savings program for the purpose of expanding access to higher education through savings; to provide for state contributions toward higher education savings for certain children in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Ananich and Geiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1230, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 280.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Ananich and Geiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1231, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 4f.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senator McBroom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1232, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 63205, 63209, and 63219 (MCL 324.63205, 324.63209, and 324.63219), as added by 2004 PA 449, and by adding sections 63102 and 63102b.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Senator Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 1233, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 138, entitled “Workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 4 and 4d (MCL 408.414 and 408.414d); 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 Economic and Small Business Development.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 597

Senate Bill No. 598

Senate Bill No. 1088

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 597, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 105d and 109f (MCL 400.105d and 400.109f), section 105d as amended by 2018 PA 208 and section 109f as amended by 2017 PA 224.

Senator Shirkey offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-6).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 512 Yeas—15

Ananich Hollier Nesbitt VanderWall

Bizon Horn Schmidt Victory

Daley Huizenga Shirkey Wozniak

Hertel Lauwers Stamas

Nays—17

Bayer Irwin McMorrow Runestad

Brinks LaSata Moss Theis

Bumstead MacDonald Outman Wojno

Chang McCann Polehanki Zorn

Geiss

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—3

Barrett Bullock Johnson

In The Chair: Theis

Senate Bill No. 598, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100d, 116, 151, 153, 165, 202, 204, 204b, 206, 207, 207a, 208, 209a, 209b, 210, 226, 227, 232, 270, 271, 274, 275, 287, 409, 705, 713, 748, 752, 754, 755, and 972 (MCL 330.1100d, 330.1116, 330.1151, 330.1153, 330.1165, 330.1202, 330.1204, 330.1204b, 330.1206, 330.1207, 330.1207a, 330.1208, 330.1209a, 330.1209b, 330.1210, 330.1226, 330.1227, 330.1232, 330.1270, 330.1271, 330.1274, 330.1275, 330.1287, 330.1409, 330.1705, 330.1713, 330.1748, 330.1752, 330.1754, 330.1755, and 330.1972), section 100d as amended by 2020 PA 99, section 116 as amended by 1998 PA 67, section 151 as amended by 2021 PA 21, sections 153, 206, 209a, 209b, 232, and 752 as amended and sections 207, 227, 705, 713, and 755 as added by 1995 PA 290, section 165 as amended by 2021 PA 22, section 202 as amended by 2016 PA 320, section 204 as amended by 2012 PA 376, section 204b as added by 2002 PA 594, section 207a as added by 2014 PA 28, sections 208 and 210 as amended and sections 270, 271, 274, 275, and 287 as added by 2012 PA 500, section 226 as amended by 2014 PA 266, section 409 as amended and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402, section 748 as amended by 2016 PA 559, and section 754 as amended by 2006 PA 604, and by adding sections 203, 760, and 761; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Senator Shirkey offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-8).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 513 Yeas—15

Ananich Hollier Nesbitt VanderWall

Bizon Horn Schmidt Victory

Daley Huizenga Shirkey Wozniak

Hertel Lauwers Stamas

Nays—19

Barrett Geiss McCann Runestad

Bayer Irwin McMorrow Theis

Brinks Johnson Moss Wojno

Bumstead LaSata Outman Zorn

Chang MacDonald Polehanki

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—1

Bullock

In The Chair: Theis

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled “Third party administrator act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 550.926), as added by 2022 PA 12

(This bill was defeated earlier today, vote reconsidered and consideration postponed. See p. 1883.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 514 Yeas—15

Bizon Lauwers Schmidt Victory

Daley MacDonald Shirkey Wozniak

Horn Nesbitt Stamas Zorn

Johnson Runestad VanderWall

Nays—19

Ananich Chang Irwin Outman

Barrett Geiss LaSata Polehanki

Bayer Hertel McCann Theis

Brinks Hollier McMorrow Wojno

Bumstead Huizenga Moss

Excused—3

Alexander McBroom Santana

Not Voting—1

Bullock

In The Chair: Theis

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Chang moved that Senator Bullock be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Lauwers moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 6, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolutions were printed and filed on Monday, November 14, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212 1213 1214 1215 1216 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224

Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 33 34 35

Committee Reports

The Committee on Environmental Quality reported

Senate Bill No. 1169, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21102a (MCL 324.21102a), as added by 2022 PA 160, and by adding section 21102b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Rick Outman

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Outman, Daley, Johnson, VanderWall and McBroom

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer and Brinks

The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1170, entitled

A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Curtis S. VanderWall

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators VanderWall, Bizon, Johnson, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1171, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Curtis S. VanderWall

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators VanderWall, Bizon, Johnson, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 1172, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Curtis S. VanderWall

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators VanderWall, Bizon, Johnson, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators VanderWall (C), Bizon, Johnson, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno

Excused: Senators LaSata and MacDonald

Senate Bill No. 589, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 132, entitled “An act to provide for the filing of surveys in the office of the register of deeds relative to land divisions; and to prescribe the conditions of the survey,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 54.211, 54.212, and 54.213), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2018 PA 193 and section 2 as amended by 1988 PA 24.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Ruth A. Johnson

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Daley and Moss

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

House Bill No. 4416, entitled

A bill to prohibit the recording of deeds or other instruments relating to real property that contain certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to make such restrictions unenforceable; and to provide remedies with respect to those instruments.

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.

Ruth A. Johnson

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Daley and Moss

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

House Bill No. 5427, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Ruth A. Johnson

Vice Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Johnson, Daley and Moss

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.