STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—excused
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—excused
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—excused Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—present Wojno—present
Geiss—excused McMorrow—present
Senator Michael Webber of the 9th District offered the following invocation:
Father God, good leaders come from You. Lord, Michigan needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. We come to You today asking You to give us wise leaders who will lead Michigan in the right direction. Let our leaders be people who honor Your holy name, for it is only from You that they will get true wisdom. It is in the mighty name of Jesus that we believe and pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Santana entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Runestad and McBroom be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Moss and Geiss be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Michigan Strategic Fund
March 1, 2024
As required under Section 4 of Public Act 76 of 2013, the Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration Act, the Michigan Strategic Fund shall report to each house of the legislature and the fiscal agencies on the amount of administrative costs expended by the commission each fiscal year. In FY 2023, there were no state funds expended for the Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration.
The Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration consists of 10 members who serve at the pleasure of the Governor. They represent private business, transportation, border operators, local economic development agencies, and higher education. A list of commission members is available at https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/BoardCrmWeb/boarddetail/15b0bef9-fab9-ed11-83fe-001dd804fc82.
In FY 2023, the administrative duties and operations for the Commission for Logistics and Supply Chain Collaboration were transferred from the Michigan Department of Transportation to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The Commission held an initial meeting at MEDC in November 2023, but has not met since that time. The MEDC is planning to relaunch the website with current and archival content in Spring 2024.
Please contact the MEDC Office of Legislative Affairs at medcgovrelations@michigan.org if you have any questions. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact me at messerq@michigan.org.
Quentin L. Messer, Jr., President
Michigan Strategic Fund
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Civil Service Commission
March 5, 2024
Enclosed is the Fiscal Analysis Report for the Civil Service Commission for fiscal year 2023.
This report is provided in accordance with Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan.
Sincerely,
John Gnodtke
State Personnel Director
The communication was referred to the
Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Camilleri and Cherry introduced
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 717 (MCL 339.5717) and by adding section 1117a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Camilleri, Bayer and Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1161.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Camilleri, Bayer and Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1162.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Bayer, Camilleri and Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1162a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Brinks entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators McDonald Rivet and Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled “An act relative to continuing tenure of office of certificated teachers in public educational institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for resignations and leaves of absence; to create a state tenure commission and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 3b (MCL 38.83b), as amended by 2023 PA 225.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 109.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1889 PA 39, entitled “An act to authorize the formation of corporations for the purchase and improvement of grounds to be occupied for summer homes, for camp-meetings, for meetings of assemblies or associations and societies organized for intellectual and scientific culture and for the promotion of the cause of religion and morality, or for any or all of such purposes; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce,” (MCL 455.51 to 455.72) by adding section 12a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Affairs.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
During the recess, Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Santana as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 545, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 43a.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 544, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding article 18A.
Substitute (S-3).
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4705 4977 4978
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, March 5, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 57 at 1:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 58 at 1:52 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, March 5, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5534 5535 5536 5537 5538 5539 5540 5541 5542 5543 5544 5545 5546 5547
House
Joint Resolution N
The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported
Senate Bill No. 691, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled “Agricultural commodities marketing act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 290.658), as amended by 2002 PA 601.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Sue Shink
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 4596, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Sue Shink
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh and Polehanki
Nays: Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis
Excused: Senator Cavanagh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh,
McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C) and Santana
Absent: Senator Theis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Excused: Senator Moss
Appropriations –
Subcommittees –
Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, March 7, 1:45 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
EGLE – Thursday, March 7, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, March 12, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Transportation – Thursday, March 7, 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768
Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 7, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 7, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 (CANCELLED)
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:22 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate