STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Alexander—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—present
Andrews—present Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present
Aragona—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Arbit—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
Beeler—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
BeGole—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Beson—present Glanville—present Miller—excused Snyder—present
Bezotte—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bierlein—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Bollin—present Greene, J.—excused Mueller—present Steele—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Neeley—present Tate—present
Brabec—present Hall—present Neyer—present Thompson—present
Breen—present Harris—excused O’Neal—present Tisdel—present
Brixie—present Herzberg—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present
Bruck—present Hill—present Paiz—present VanderWall—excused
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present
Carra—present Hood—excused Pohutsky—present Wegela—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present
Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Price—present Whitsett—present
Churches—present Koleszar—present Puri—present Wilson—present
Coffia—present Kuhn—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present
Conlin—present Kunse—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present
DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rogers—present Xiong—present
DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Roth—present Young—present
DeSana—present MacDonell—present Schmaltz—present Zorn—present
Dievendorf—present Maddock—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Jerry Neyer, from the 92nd District, offered the following invocation:
“Father God in the name of Jesus,
We give You thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings we enjoy in these United States of America.
We ask for Your protection and guidance as we serve the people of the state of Michigan and give us the direction to lead as Your will be done.
We pray for all our duly elected leaders and public servants, including those who serve in the military and law enforcement.
Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst.
In His name we pray, Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Jaime Greene, Harris, Hood, Miller and VanderWall be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4027, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Education,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Zorn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4682, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Slagh moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, November 26:
House Bill Nos. 6149 6150 6151 6152 6153 6154 6155 6156 6157 6158 6159 6160 6161 6162 6163 6164 6165 6166 6167 6168 6169 6170 6171 6172 6173 6174 6175 6176 6177 6178 6179 6180 6181 6182 6183 6184 6185 6186 6187 6188 6189 6190 6191 6192 6193 6194 6195 6196 6197 6198 6199 6200 6201 6202 6203 6204 6205 6206 6207 6208 6209 6210 6211 6212 6213 6214 6215 6216
Senate Bill Nos. 1134 1135 1136 1137 1138 1139 1140 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149 1150 1151 1152 1153 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158 1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, December 3:
Senate Bill Nos. 818 819 820 821 822 823 825
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5826, entitled
A bill to establish a doula scholarship program for eligible individuals; to provide for the administration of the doula scholarship program; to create the doula scholarship fund; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2227, 2617, 2617a, and 2618 (MCL 333.2227, 333.2617, 333.2617a, and 333.2618), section 2227 as added by 2006 PA 653 and section 2617a as added by 2016 PA 479, and by adding section 2617b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to create the biased and unjust care reporting act; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20201 and 21513 (MCL 333.20201 and 333.21513), section 20201 as amended by 2016 PA 499 and section 21513 as amended by 2022 PA 265, and by adding section 21537.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2434 (MCL 500.2434), as added by 1986 PA 173.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5507 (MCL 700.5507), as amended by 2024 PA 1.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 37.2301), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, 2709, and 2723 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, 333.2709, and 333.2723), section 2701 as amended by 2022 PA 38, section 2705 as amended by 2022 PA 37, section 2709 as added by 1990 PA 16, and section 2723 as amended by 2014 PA 173.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Notices
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following referrals:
House Bill No. 6191 referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6162 referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 6171 referred to the Committee on Elections.
Messages from the Governor
Time: 10:10 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4127 (Public Act No. 157), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 1994 PA 158.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on December 3, 2024, at 1:10 p.m.)
Time: 10:12 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4128 (Public Act No. 158), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 1994 PA 158.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on December 3, 2024, at 1:12 p.m.)
Time: 10:14 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5683 (Public Act No. 159), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16276a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on December 3, 2024, at 1:14 p.m.)
Time: 10:16 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5684 (Public Act No. 160), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations and to regulate certain persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide immunity from certain civil liability for certain entities and certain related occupations under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1201 and 1210 (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1210), section 1201 as amended by 2020 PA 20 and section 1210 as amended by 2024 PA 78.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on December 3, 2024, at 1:16 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 6217, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Announcements by the Clerk
November 27, 2024
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:
· Preliminary survey summary of State Trunkline Bid Letting and Contracting, Michigan Department of Transportation (591-0402-25), November 2024.
Richard J. Brown
Clerk of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4160, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2019 PA 14.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4161, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17764 (MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4162, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316, 436, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18, 750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, 750.316, 750.436, and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 436, and 543f as amended by 2014 PA 23 and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA 149, and by adding section 506b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4163, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 1 and 1b of chapter IX (MCL 769.1 and 769.1b), section 1 as amended by 1999 PA 87 and section 1b as amended by 1998 PA 520; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4164, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA 209.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4431, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 158 and 159 (MCL 750.158 and 750.159).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4432, entitled
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled “An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA 67.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4433, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 9 of chapter VI and section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 766.9 and 777.16i), section 9 of chapter VI as amended by 1988 PA 106 and section 16i of chapter XVII as amended by 2012 PA 169.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4556, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 12 and 25 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12 and 769.25), section 12 as amended by 2012 PA 319 and section 25 as added by 2014 PA 22, and by adding sections 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d, 27e, 27f, 27g, and 27h to chapter IX.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4557, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 33e and 34 (MCL 791.233e and 791.234), section 33e as amended by 2022 PA 28 and section 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, and by adding section 34e.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4558, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4559, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17764 (MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA 214.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4560, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 227b, 316, 436, 520b, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18, 750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, 750.227b, 750.316, 750.436, 750.520b, and 750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 436, 520b, and 543f as amended by 2014 PA 23, section 227b as amended by 2015 PA 26, and section 316 as amended by 2022 PA 149.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5828, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 64a.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Rep. Bezotte
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6015, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6016, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled “Animal welfare fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 287.992).
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6017, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950 (MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on
Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 657, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 658, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 813, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the
Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hope, Chair, of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte and BeGole
Absent: Rep. Harris
Excused: Rep. Harris
The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 401, entitled
A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for a court-appointed monitor under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; to create a fund; to provide remedies; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes and Churches
Nays: Reps. Smit and DeBoyer
The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 402, entitled
A bill to create a voting and elections database and institute; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes and Churches
Nays: Reps. Smit and DeBoyer
The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 403, entitled
A bill to provide for language assistance for elections; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the language access advisory council; and to provide for remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes and Churches
Nays: Reps. Smit and DeBoyer
The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, and 751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes and Churches
Nays: Reps. Smit and DeBoyer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, of the Committee on Elections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit and DeBoyer
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Tyrone Carter, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 868, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson and Filler
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tyrone Carter, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein and Neyer
Absent: Rep. Wendzel
Excused: Rep. Wendzel
The Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, by Rep. Shannon, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5945, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 247.660 and 247.661), section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 50 and section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 11k.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins and Herzberg
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine
The Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, by Rep. Shannon, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6074, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Shannon, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
Absent: Rep. Miller
Excused: Rep. Miller
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5174, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela and Xiong
Nays: Rep. Johnsen
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5735, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela and Xiong
Nays: Reps. Markkanen and Johnsen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel and Johnsen
Absent: Reps. Shannon, Greene and Paquette
Excused: Reps. Shannon, Greene and Paquette
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Conlin, Chair, of the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin and St. Germaine
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4944, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Steckloff moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
Rep. Zorn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Steckloff moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
Rep. Steckloff moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4928, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 682, 741, 742, 907, and 909 (MCL 257.682, 257.741, 257.742, 257.907, and 257.909), section 682 as amended by 2021 PA 50, section 741 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 742 as amended by 2008 PA 171, section 907 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94.
(The bill was received from the Senate on November 7, with substitute (S-5) and title amendment, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until November 12, see House Journal No. 75, p. 1588.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-5) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-5) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Andrews Grant Mentzer Shannon
Aragona Green, P. Morgan Skaggs
Bierlein Haadsma Morse Slagh
Brabec Herzberg Mueller Snyder
Breen Hill Neeley Steckloff
Brixie Hope Neyer Tate
Byrnes Hoskins O’Neal Tisdel
Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Kunse Pohutsky VanWoerkom
Coffia Liberati Price Weiss
Conlin Lightner Puri Wendzel
DeBoer MacDonell Rheingans Whitsett
Dievendorf Martin Rogers Wilson
Edwards Martus Schmaltz Witwer
Filler McFall Schuette Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Scott Young
Glanville
Nays—39
Aiyash Cavitt Johnsen Roth
Alexander Churches Kuhn Schriver
Beeler DeBoyer Maddock Smit
BeGole DeSana Markkanen St. Germaine
Beson Farhat Meerman Steele
Bezotte Fink Outman Thompson
Bollin Fox Paquette Wegela
Borton Friske Posthumus Wozniak
Bruck Hall Prestin Zorn
Carra Hoadley Rigas
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4930, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending sections 5 and 20 (MCL 257.1805 and 257.1820), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 107 and section 20 as added by 2021 PA 52.
(The bill was received from the Senate on November 7, with substitute (S-1) and full title inserted, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until November 12, see House Journal No. 75, p. 1588.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Andrews Grant Mentzer Shannon
Aragona Green, P. Morgan Skaggs
Bierlein Haadsma Morse Slagh
Brabec Herzberg Mueller Snyder
Breen Hill Neeley Steckloff
Brixie Hope Neyer Tate
Byrnes Hoskins O’Neal Tisdel
Carter, B. Koleszar Paiz Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Kunse Pohutsky VanWoerkom
Coffia Liberati Price Weiss
Conlin Lightner Puri Wendzel
DeBoer MacDonell Rheingans Whitsett
Dievendorf Martin Rogers Wilson
Edwards Martus Schmaltz Witwer
Filler McFall Schuette Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Scott Young
Glanville
Nays—39
Aiyash Cavitt Johnsen Roth
Alexander Churches Kuhn Schriver
Beeler DeBoyer Maddock Smit
BeGole DeSana Markkanen St. Germaine
Beson Farhat Meerman Steele
Bezotte Fink Outman Thompson
Bollin Fox Paquette Wegela
Borton Friske Posthumus Wozniak
Bruck Hall Prestin Zorn
Carra Hoadley Rigas
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4027 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4027, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 366 Yeas—100
Aiyash DeSana Markkanen Schuette
Alexander Dievendorf Martin Scott
Andrews Edwards Martus Shannon
Aragona Farhat McFall Skaggs
Arbit Filler McKinney Slagh
Beeler Fink Mentzer Smit
BeGole Fitzgerald Morgan Snyder
Beson Fox Morse St. Germaine
Bezotte Glanville Mueller Steckloff
Bierlein Grant Neeley Steele
Bollin Green, P. Neyer Tate
Borton Haadsma O’Neal Thompson
Brabec Hall Outman Tisdel
Breen Herzberg Paiz Tsernoglou
Brixie Hill Paquette VanWoerkom
Bruck Hoadley Pohutsky Wegela
Byrnes Hope Posthumus Weiss
Carter, B. Hoskins Prestin Wendzel
Carter, T. Johnsen Price Whitsett
Cavitt Koleszar Puri Wilson
Churches Kuhn Rheingans Witwer
Coffia Kunse Rigas Wozniak
Conlin Liberati Rogers Xiong
DeBoer Lightner Roth Young
DeBoyer MacDonell Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—5
Carra Maddock Meerman Schriver
Friske
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4682 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4682, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 367 Yeas—104
Aiyash DeSana Markkanen Schriver
Alexander Dievendorf Martin Schuette
Andrews Edwards Martus Scott
Aragona Farhat McFall Shannon
Arbit Filler McKinney Skaggs
Beeler Fink Meerman Slagh
BeGole Fitzgerald Mentzer Smit
Beson Fox Morgan Snyder
Bezotte Friske Morse St. Germaine
Bierlein Glanville Mueller Steckloff
Bollin Grant Neeley Steele
Borton Green, P. Neyer Tate
Brabec Haadsma O’Neal Thompson
Breen Hall Outman Tisdel
Brixie Herzberg Paiz Tsernoglou
Bruck Hill Paquette VanWoerkom
Byrnes Hoadley Pohutsky Wegela
Carra Hope Posthumus Weiss
Carter, B. Hoskins Prestin Wendzel
Carter, T. Johnsen Price Whitsett
Cavitt Koleszar Puri Wilson
Churches Kuhn Rheingans Witwer
Coffia Kunse Rigas Wozniak
Conlin Liberati Rogers Xiong
DeBoer Lightner Roth Young
DeBoyer MacDonell Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—1
Maddock
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4944 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4944, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 368 Yeas—76
Aiyash Dievendorf Martus Scott
Alexander Edwards McFall Shannon
Andrews Farhat McKinney Skaggs
Arbit Filler Mentzer Snyder
BeGole Fitzgerald Morgan Steckloff
Beson Glanville Morse Tate
Bezotte Grant Mueller Thompson
Borton Green, P. Neeley Tisdel
Brabec Haadsma Neyer Tsernoglou
Breen Herzberg O’Neal Wegela
Brixie Hill Paiz Weiss
Bruck Hope Pohutsky Wendzel
Byrnes Hoskins Prestin Whitsett
Carter, B. Koleszar Price Wilson
Carter, T. Kunse Puri Witwer
Churches Liberati Rheingans Wozniak
Coffia MacDonell Rogers Xiong
Conlin Markkanen Roth Young
DeBoer Martin Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—29
Aragona Fink Lightner Schriver
Beeler Fox Maddock Schuette
Bierlein Friske Meerman Slagh
Bollin Hall Outman Smit
Carra Hoadley Paquette St. Germaine
Cavitt Johnsen Posthumus Steele
DeBoyer Kuhn Rigas VanWoerkom
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Aiyash moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406cc.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed,
2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4963 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4963, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 369 Yeas—76
Aiyash Dievendorf Martus Scott
Alexander Edwards McFall Shannon
Andrews Farhat McKinney Skaggs
Arbit Filler Mentzer Snyder
BeGole Fitzgerald Morgan Steckloff
Beson Glanville Morse Tate
Bezotte Grant Mueller Thompson
Borton Green, P. Neeley Tisdel
Brabec Haadsma Neyer Tsernoglou
Breen Herzberg O’Neal Wegela
Brixie Hill Paiz Weiss
Bruck Hope Pohutsky Wendzel
Byrnes Hoskins Prestin Whitsett
Carter, B. Koleszar Price Wilson
Carter, T. Kunse Puri Witwer
Churches Liberati Rheingans Wozniak
Coffia MacDonell Rogers Xiong
Conlin Markkanen Roth Young
DeBoer Martin Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—29
Aragona Fink Lightner Schriver
Beeler Fox Maddock Schuette
Bierlein Friske Meerman Slagh
Bollin Hall Outman Smit
Carra Hoadley Paquette St. Germaine
Cavitt Johnsen Posthumus Steele
DeBoyer Kuhn Rigas VanWoerkom
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Aiyash moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed,
2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Hope, Breen, Dievendorf, Rheingans, Byrnes, Price, Wilson, Bezotte, Glanville, Liberati and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 309.
A resolution to declare November 2024 as Family Court Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The mission of Family Court Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of a family court system that prioritizes child safety and acts in the best interests of children. Family Court Awareness Month also aims to improve recognition among court professionals, legislators, and the public that family court decisions have profound and lasting impacts on the lives of children and families, making it essential that these decisions are informed by the latest research and best practices in child safety; and
Whereas, An estimated 58,000 children in the U.S. are ordered into unsupervised contact with abusive parents each year, resulting in hundreds of child murders during visitation with a dangerous parent. In Michigan, thirty-nine children have been killed by a parent since 2008 during divorce or custody disputes; and
Whereas, In September 2021, 3-year-old Dylan Thebo was fatally shot by his father in a murder-suicide during court-ordered visitation in Kent County. Dylan’s mother had made repeated efforts to report her ex-husband’s abuse and threats to six different entities; and
Whereas, Kent County, Michigan, following six domestic violence-related homicides within three months in 2021, recognized the need for a specialized Domestic Violence Court. This court, staffed by individuals knowledgeable about the intricacies of domestic violence, aims to support victims and families, hold offenders accountable, and prevent further homicides; and
Whereas, The mission of Family Court Awareness Month is to promote judicial education and awareness about the necessity of using scientifically validated, evidence-based treatment programs that are proven to be safe and effective. This education for judges and all professionals involved in family court cases should include training on domestic violence, child abuse (emotional, psychological, physical, and sexual), childhood trauma, coercive control, and post-separation abuse; and
Whereas, FCAM is dedicated to educating judges and family court professionals on the importance of incorporating evidence-based, peer-reviewed research into their decision-making. This includes the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study; Child Custody Evaluators’ Beliefs About Domestic Abuse Allegations; and Child Custody Outcomes in Cases Involving Parental Alienation and Abuse Allegations. This research reveals a prevalent gender bias against mothers who report abuse in family courts, despite false allegations being rare, and emphasizes the need for impartial decision-making to protect children’s well-being; and
Whereas, Family Court Awareness Month aims to encourage collaboration among legislators, advocates, professionals, and the community to improve family court practices, ensuring they are guided by evidence-based research and prioritize the safety and best interests of children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2024 as Family Court Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Prestin, Markkanen, Beson, Bierlein, Roth, Conlin, Aragona, Cavitt, Phil Green, Beeler, Rigas, Friske, Wozniak, Thompson and Bezotte offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 310.
A resolution calling on Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, to resign.
Whereas, Heidi Washington was first appointed to the position of Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in 2015. Since that time, she has failed to address a number of issues within correctional facilities throughout the state, which have resulted in dangerous working conditions for our corrections officers; and
Whereas, One of the biggest challenges
that corrections officers within the MDOC have faced under the Heidi Washington
administration is severe staffing shortages. This has forced officers to work
mandatory doubles, meaning that they are working 16-hour shifts multiple times a
week. Anonymous corrections officers have reached out to their legislators,
reporting that they have fallen asleep behind the wheel and even slept in their
vehicles due to the excessive amounts of overtime that they are being forced to
work. This has taken a heavy toll on our officers, impacting not only their
mental health but their relationships with their families; and
Whereas, In October 2018, the Michigan Corrections Organization, the union organization charged with advocating for and protecting Michigan’s corrections officers, sent a letter to Heidi Washington outlining the concerns held by many within the MDOC. These concerns were accompanied by specific examples of issues being faced by corrections officers in MDOC facilities. However, these calls for help went unanswered; and
Whereas, In 2020, another letter was sent to Heidi Washington by the Michigan Corrections Organization outlining additional concerns, while also expressing a lack of faith in Heidi Washington’s ability to lead the MDOC effectively. Concerns raised within this letter included not only the staffing shortages, but also a lack of transparency from the administrative arm of the MDOC, failures to properly report prisoner disturbances, and reckless and unfounded comments made by MDOC officials about the corrections officers’ role in bringing the COVID-19 virus into the prisons. These and other problems produced dangerous working conditions in correctional facilities, causing employees to experience low morale, depression, anxiety, and fear; and
Whereas, Despite the growing public attention to and recognition of the many dangerous conditions that corrections officers are facing, little has been done to remedy these issues, which has caused a continuing high vacancy rate for officers. According to information from the Michigan Corrections Organization, from July 1, 2024 to July 18, 2024, at the Baraga Correctional Facility, which is a maximum-security facility, corrections officers were working at a 34 percent vacancy rate. This resulted in 544 overtime shifts and 135 violations of the MDOC’s 32-hour rule, which is designed to protect officers from excessive overtime. During this same period of time, there were 350 instances of “closed” officer positions, meaning that a corrections officer was not stationed at a required position within the facility; and
Whereas, These types of disturbing figures can be found within other MDOC facilities as well, showing that these issues are not limited to a specific facility and its staff, but are indicative of department-wide failures. At the Marquette Branch Prison, which is another maximum-security facility, the vacancy rate currently hovers around 33 percent. From July 1, 2024 to July 28, 2024, there were 785 overtime shifts and 519 “closed” officer positions. Chippewa Correctional Facility has reached a vacancy rate of 27 percent, resulting in 1,948 overtime shifts from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024; and
Whereas, Due to the high vacancy rates of corrections officers, since the beginning of July 2024, there have been numerous instances of violence that have erupted at prisons across the state. These incidents have resulted in officers being forced to use tear gas, tasers, and pepper ball launchers. On July 6, 2024, at Chippewa Correctional Facility, a corrections officer was punched in the face by an inmate several times, resulting in the officer suffering a fractured orbital bone. Officers have anonymously reported to their legislators that they are often forced to staff dangerous portions of Michigan’s correctional facilities with untrained or minimal peer support, highlighting a lack of empathy and care that Heidi Washington and the rest of the MDOC administration have for the safety of our corrections officers; and
Whereas, Conditions within MDOC correctional facilities remain so dangerous that the Michigan Corrections Organization has called upon Governor Whitmer to activate the National Guard to offer aid. However, Governor Whitmer has failed to fulfill or otherwise acknowledge this justifiable and urgent request, just as Heidi Washington ineffectually did not join in on the call for action. Similarly, neither Heidi Washington nor Governor Whitmer has publicly demanded that the Civil Service Commission take any action within the scope of its powers, such as remedying the financial standing for retention and recruitment, to address the dangerous realities of our state correctional facilities. Rather, both leaders chose to blatantly ignore the plea for help and continue to perpetuate the unacceptable status quo; and
Whereas, Corrections officers within the MDOC have reported to their state legislators stories about a disturbing culture of fear and retaliation that has been perpetuated within the department. An understanding has settled over employees that if an officer does not toe the line or tries to take basic actions such as reporting inappropriate behavior, calling in sick, or requesting time off, the corrections officer will be reprimanded and bullied by leadership and peers. Officers report having their requests for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act denied and then receiving disciplinary questionnaires if they fail to comply with the denial. If an officer declines mandatory overtime, they are sometimes forced to take additional time off as retaliation; and
Whereas, The Legislature has made a number of attempts to increase funding for the MDOC to address the staffing crisis and otherwise cure some of the issues facing the department. However, these efforts have been met with resistance from the executive branch, which includes Heidi Washington and the Civil Service Commission. In 2019, the Governor vetoed millions of dollars that was set aside for training new corrections officers in order to remediate the increased number of MDOC employees becoming eligible for retirement. In 2021, the House of Representatives attempted to set aside 34 million dollars in federal COVID-19 money to restore sick and annual leave time for MDOC staff. However, this effort remained without support from the executive branch, and was ultimately excluded from the state budget. In 2022, the executive failed to support any of the attempts by the House of Representatives to allocate federal COVID-19 dollars to a variety of programs aimed at addressing the issues within the MDOC, including signing and retention bonuses. All of these programs were cut from the final budget. Again in 2023, efforts by the Legislature to allocate money to the MDOC for retention and signing bonuses, directly attempting to stem the flow of the staffing crisis, was foiled by the executive, which removed the bonuses from the final budget; and
Whereas, The executive branch’s failure to meet the needs of those who work on the frontlines of the MDOC has not been limited to the financials. In 2019, the executive rid the budget of boilerplate language that protected MDOC staff from retaliation if they spoke to legislators. In 2021, a number of amendments were made to boilerplate terms by the executive that served to either delete or weaken department reporting requirements. As recently as the 2023 budget, the executive once again attempted to water down the reporting requirements for the MDOC, particularly those in relation to retention. Thus, the Governor, the Civil Service Commission, and Heidi Washington have together stymied the efforts of corrections officers and the Legislature to improve conditions in MDOC facilities; and
Whereas, The Director of a principal state department is charged with the responsibility of supervising and controlling the affairs of their department. This includes advocating to the Governor, the Civil Service Commission, and the state for items that would better meet the needs of the department and help them carry out their duties. Heidi Washington has failed in her duties to advocate for the MDOC and its dedicated public servants; and
Whereas, Heidi Washington’s narrow-minded focus on recruitment rather than retention has exacerbated pre-existing issues within the MDOC and has continued to lead to high turnover. Corrections officers are continuously expected to sacrifice time with their families, being forced to use their limited time off resting and fighting off exhaustion. Their personal lives have been surrendered to the MDOC, with no support being offered by the department. Once a profession that instilled pride in its civil servants, corrections officers of today actively encourage peers to retire, while warning friends and family away from careers within the MDOC due to the continued failures of leadership; and
Whereas, Heidi Washington’s failures are so widespread and systemic that a change in leadership is the only way to move forward. Corrections officers within the MDOC have been put into an extremely dangerous situation, only to be met with empty promises and a lack of results; and
Whereas, Heidi Washington has lost the confidence of the House of Representatives, and it is time for the MDOC to have a Director who is interested in and capable of fixing the various issues that exist within the department; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call on Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, to resign; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Director Washington.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Bruck, Alexander, Bezotte, Glanville, Liberati, Martin and Rheingans offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 311.
A resolution to declare December 2024 as War Dogs Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Throughout the history of the United States military, from World War II to the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, military working dogs have played a crucial role in safeguarding the lives of soldiers and civilians alike, acting as sentinels, scouts, and companions on the battlefield; and
Whereas, The contributions of these courageous canines are evidenced by the numbers: during World War II, war dogs saved an estimated 15,000 lives, and in Vietnam, they were credited with saving at least 10,000 American soldiers. On approximately 87,000 missions, these dogs uncovered 2,000 tunnels and bunkers and facilitated 1,000 enemy captures and 4,000 enemy kills; and
Whereas, The impact of military working dogs has continued through subsequent conflicts. In Afghanistan, Technical Sergeant Justin Kitts and his dog Dyngo exemplified this heroism, securing the lives of 30,000 U.S., host nation, and coalition forces in 2011. This example underscores the life-saving capabilities of these dogs, whose efforts often go unrecognized, but whose presence on the battlefield and in rehabilitation centers has been invaluable; and
Whereas, The history of military working
dogs reflects a troubling pattern of initial recognition, followed by a decline
in support once conflicts end. Post-World War II and post-Vietnam, the U.S.
military disassembled its war dog programs, despite their proven effectiveness.
Tracker and scout dog units were dismantled, and the programs that once saved
countless lives were forgotten, only to be revived with the onset of new
conflicts decades later; and
Whereas, Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the commencement of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the urgent need for military working dogs reemerged. Despite their critical roles in detecting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and patrolling dangerous terrain, the programs that supported the rapid deployment of these dogs were scaled back as the conflicts wound down. Budgetary constraints and shifting military priorities threaten the continuity and readiness of these canine units once again; and
Whereas, The Robby Law, enacted to prevent the neglect of retiring military dogs, represents a crucial step in acknowledging the sacrifices of these animals. However, the continued downsizing of dog programs signals a potential loss of valuable lessons learned from previous wars, jeopardizing future military preparedness and the safety of soldiers; and
Whereas, The dedicated handlers who served alongside these dogs have become the guardians of their legacy, preserving the memory of their contributions, building memorials, and advocating for recognition. Their institutional knowledge, combined with the stories of young soldiers expressing gratitude for the lives saved by these dogs, serves as a powerful reminder of the unique bond between handlers and their canine partners; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 2024 as War Dogs Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the extraordinary service of military working dogs and their handlers, honoring their vital contributions to the safety and success of U.S. military operations across generations; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislative body calls for sustained support and investment in military working dog programs, ensuring that these invaluable assets are preserved, properly trained, and integrated into future military strategies to prevent the repetition of past mistakes and to honor the legacy of those who have already served; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to military leadership, veterans’ organizations, and advocacy groups to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining robust and ready military working dog programs, and to express our profound gratitude to the handlers and their canine partners who have served our nation with honor and distinction.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Aiyash moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5833, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” (MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding part 6 to article V; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen and Thompson
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5985, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending section 506 (MCL 38.2506), as amended by 2002 PA 95.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5986, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 31 (MCL 38.31), as amended by 2002 PA 99.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5987, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 85 (MCL 38.1385), as amended by 2006 PA 617.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5988, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending section 24 (MCL 38.1624), as amended by 2018 PA 674.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5989, entitled
A bill to amend 2017 PA 202, entitled “Protecting local government retirement and benefits act,” (MCL 38.2801 to 38.2812) by adding section 4a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 692, entitled
A bill to provide for the protection of certain individuals through the licensing and regulation of certain camps and camp programs; to provide for the establishment of standards of certain camps and camp programs; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the camp licensing fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from the fund; to provide certain immunity from liability; and to prohibit certain conduct regarding reporting and provide penalties.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 693, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by 2024 PA 26.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: Reps. Johnsen and Thompson
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 694, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1 and 9 (MCL 722.111 and 722.119), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 173 and section 9 as amended by 2022 PA 71; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: Reps. Johnsen and Thompson
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 695, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 13a, 16, 19, 22, and 26a (MCL 400.703, 400.705, 400.707, 400.713a, 400.716, 400.719, 400.722, and 400.726a), sections 3, 5, 7, 13a, and 22 as amended by 2018 PA 557, section 19 as amended by 1992 PA 176, and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: Reps. Johnsen and Thompson
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 728, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 872, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Young, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen and Thompson
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Tax Policy from further consideration of House Bill No. 4753.
Rep.
Aiyash
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure from further consideration of House Bill No. 6181.
Rep. Aiyash
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Rep. Snyder moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, December 4, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives