STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—present
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present
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—present Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present
Senator Sarah Anthony of the 21st District offered the following invocation:
Dear heavenly Father, we thank You for this day. We thank You for life, for health, and for strength. We thank You for an opportunity to gather together to do the will of the people. We ask You to be with each and every one of us as we make decisions on behalf of our state. We ask You to keep our men and women in uniform safe. We ask You to lift up anyone who is downtrodden or is with a heavy heart today. Finally, we ask You to give us a heart of kindness and gentleness and collaboration as we do Your will in this chamber. These blessings and others we do ask and pray. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
March 11, 2024
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Report on Internal Control, Compliance, and Other Matters of the Michigan Strategic Fund (185-0401-24).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Veronica Klinefelt
March 12, 2024
Please add my name as co-sponsor to Senate Bill 632. Thank you for the opportunity to co-sponsor this legislation. Please let me or my office know if you have additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
State Senator Veronica Klinefelt
District 11
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
March 12, 2024
Section 4 of the Michigan Trust Fund Act (Public Act 489 of 2000) requires the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to submit reports to the Governor and the Michigan Legislature summarizing activities of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund. Pursuant to these requirements, attached are the FY 2023 reports. Additionally included are reports on activities for the Critical Industry Program and the Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program as required by Sections 88s and 88t of the Strategic Fund Act (Public Act 270 of 1984). These reports are included in the upcoming FY2023 Michigan Strategic Fund Annual Report.
If you have any questions, please contact Jayshona Hicks, LEO Director of Legislative Affairs at HicksJ15@michigan.gov or (248) 200-9134.
Gregory Rivet, Director
Bureau of Administrative Services
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Time: 10:14 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 57 (Public Act No. 18), 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,” by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on March 12, 2024, at 11:28 a.m.)
Time: 10:16 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 58 (Public Act No. 19), 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,” by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on March 12, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator
Geiss.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 102
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cavanagh offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 102.
A resolution to designate April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month.
Whereas, The informed use of credit and other financial products and services benefits individual consumers and promotes economic growth; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature approved, and Governor Whitmer signed, Public Act 105 in 2022 to provide for a stand-alone financial literacy course requirement for Michigan high school graduates; and
Whereas, Financial literacy education at an early age encourages greater economic self-sufficiency, higher levels of successful homeownership, and enhanced retirement security, particularly among low and moderate income citizens; and
Whereas, Michigan has formally participated in financial literacy programming for years through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations including financial institutions, non-profit groups, government entities, schools, and libraries. The initiative showcases these organizations’ educational resources, strengthens public-private partnerships, engages the media, and connects people with resources to help them better manage their money; and
Whereas, A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth; and
Whereas, According to the 2022 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey report by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 13 percent of United States (U.S.) adults have a hard time paying monthly bills such as cell phone or utilities, and 11 percent have missed at least one credit card or loan payment in the last year; and
Whereas, Personal financial education and money management skills are crucial to ensure that all Michiganders, especially our young people, are prepared to manage credit and debt and become responsible workers, heads of households, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and productive citizens; and
Whereas, Expanding access to the mainstream financial system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure funding options for managing finances and building wealth; and
Whereas, Young people represent Michigan’s single greatest resource who, in the years ahead, will assume leadership positions and responsibility for the advancement of our society; and
Whereas, Financial Literacy Month highlights the commitment of Michigan’s banks and credit unions to strengthen the financial knowledge of our citizens to prepare them for a fiscally responsible future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month; and be it further
Resolved, That we raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in Michigan and the U.S. This will help address the serious problems that are associated with the mismanagement of personal finances; and be it further
Resolved, That we call on each parent, school, business, financial institution, community organization, and unit of government to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cavanagh’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to ask for your support of a resolution that will declare the month of April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan. Financial literacy serves to highlight the commitment of Michigan financial institutions to strengthen the financial knowledge of Michigan citizens to prepare them for fiscally responsible futures. Personal finance education and money management skills are crucial to ensure that all Michiganders are prepared to manage credit and debit in order to become fiscally responsible workers, heads of households, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and productive citizens. Reports indicate that 40 percent of adults in the United States cannot cover an expense of only $400. To combat these alarming trends, a renewed focus on financial literacy programs is necessary. Building financial literacy at all stages of life gives Michiganders the knowledge and tools necessary to build personal wealth and access socioeconomic mobility. Therefore, as chair of the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee, I proudly sponsor and urge the support of this resolution to declare April 2024 as Michigan Financial Literacy Month.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2, 698, 716, and 907 (MCL 257.2, 257.698, 257.716, and 257.907), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 231, section 698 as amended by 2020 PA 382, section 716 as amended by 2016 PA 453, and section 907 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and by adding section 682d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Shink, Bayer, Wojno and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b), as amended by 2018 PA 652.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Shink, Bayer, Wojno and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 50d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Shink and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703, and 803 (MCL 125.4201, 125.4301, 125.4402, 125.4523, 125.4603, 125.4703, and 125.4803), section 402 as amended by 2023 PA 312.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senator Runestad introduced
A bill to create the office of the FOIA ombudsman; to provide for the powers and duties of the office and certain other state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Runestad introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.232), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Oversight.
Senator Runestad introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senators Santana, Bayer, Wojno, Shink, Polehanki, Geiss, Klinefelt, Chang and Lindsey introduced
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 803t.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2022 PA 216.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 565.101 and 565.103), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 572 and section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 294.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4511
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4511, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 55 Yeas—21
Anthony Cherry McCann Santana
Bayer Geiss McDonald
Rivet Shink
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Singh
Camilleri Irwin Moss Webber
Cavanagh Klinefelt Polehanki Wojno
Chang
Nays—17
Albert Hauck Lauwers Outman
Bellino Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Huizenga McBroom Theis
Daley Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Damoose
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
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.
Protests
Senators McBroom, Bellino, Huizenga, Theis, Victory and Outman, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4511.
Senators McBroom and Outman moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the bill be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Madam President, it’s always a challenge to speak against a bill that is shrouded with the mantle of protection for children. Most of you know, I have had 13 children, 13 car seats, 13 adventures going on in my household. I am certainly not speaking against protecting children, nor do I fail to recognize the value of car seats in protecting children, but I also recognize the lack of actual value to this law. This law does not increase protection to children based on any statistics that we have been offered. The statistics that we have been offered repeatedly are statistics that show how much safer children are in car seats versus no car seats, not in how much safer they are in these car seats versus the ones that we’re apparently talking about. But there is an additional irony there as well, because you can’t buy a car seat right now that’s not already subject to these very laws that we are talking about. So what actual gain are we getting, except for feel-good legislation that says, Hey, Michigan meets the same standards as everyone else. There’s nothing here. It’s vapid, it’s vacuous, it’s vacant of any true meaning.
We’ve had people come to committee and speak to us and promise me there’s all sorts of additions that this is going to benefit our state. And yet, all of the information they’ve provided—and they said they would get me more information—they sent me all of these studies, but the studies are not reliable studies to base this decision on because they are starting from a standpoint of determining how many people are improperly using car seats. Improperly as to what? Manufacturer’s instructions? How is that going to change anything by making a law that says you have to follow manufacturer’s instructions? That doesn’t change anything.
We’ve had doctors come in, of course, and people testify who share very heart-wrenching stories about how important it is to have a car seat. I’m not debating that. That is all true. But it’s not the point of this legislation. This legislation seeks to solve a problem that has not been demonstrated to actually exist, and the problem that is demonstrated to exist has not actually been verified to us.
When we hear the statistic that says some huge percentage of people are improperly using car seats, that is based on the folks who come into one of these programs and have the program person look in their car and see whether or not that seat is properly fastened. The true demonstration of need would be to get statistics from law enforcement of car accidents where someone is hurt. That’s how we would actually determine whether there’s some deficit in our current law. That would tell us if there’s a deficit in the current function of car seats that would tell us if there’s a true deficit in people using car seats incorrectly. Not some study based on those who simply voluntarily choose to come in and get their car seat evaluated by a coordinator in very select and few locations around this state. The entire statistical basis that drives us to adopting this legislation, and this is not the first time we’ve had this legislation—I’ve been seeing it all of my time in the Legislature. Those statistics do not support of this legislation. They just support good sound bites.
With all that being said, with all the lack of importance to actually passing this legislation, why do I oppose it? Is it just because there’s lack of support? No. I don’t support it for several other very critical reasons.
One—and should be very obvious to everyone—the car-seat industry is an enormous racket. It is a corrupt racket, seeking out government support to force people all over this state to have to continually replace an item, to spend their dollars. It is a guaranteed revenue stream to billionaire companies in this country. Forcing people to have to buy a new car seat all the time, over and over again. A seat that’s less than six months old. You can’t legally give that to another family. You’re child has grown out of it? Nope, can’t let another family have that, got to go buy another one. The corruptness of the car seat industry and how it utilizes government guarantees of business is a menace to families across this country and particularly across this state. That’s why they spend so much money lobbying us to support this kind of legislation. They force us to buy their products. I wish as a dairy farmer I could force everybody here to buy milk. That’d be really great. Milk does the body good. Strong bones. But you know what? That’s just advertising we do. We don’t mandate that you feed milk to your children. Yet we are mandating not just that you have a car seat, but that you’ve got the latest and greatest. It’s a huge racket and we should not stand today in support of that industry and what they’re doing to poor families across this country.
Secondly, another reason why this legislation stinks and why it’s a disaster to families. Try having more than two children in a car today in these car seats. Try having 13. It is a disaster to try and put all these car seats in a car. It’s a disaster to have to move them from one vehicle to another. And of course, somebody will say, Well just get more car seats so you don’t have to move them around. Well yeah, when you have 13 children and you’re trying to buy all these car seats and keep up with how—how tall is my child today? How much do they weigh today? Are they clean today? Are they dirty today? How many Cheerios are buried in the car seat?
It’s a nightmare for parents all over this state, and too often this legislation has been pushed by folks who don’t even have to do the work themselves in strapping children in the cars but pay some domestic to do it for them. I’ll tell you, moving car seats around in a 15 passenger van is a nightmare. And yet, don’t say, Well don’t have so many kids, because we’ve got a population crisis. More of you need to have more kids. But car seats are dissuasive to it. Who wants to deal with them? How are we to take children and just simply have this rule that says this tall, this weight, facing backwards, and confront those who tell us, Well they’re safer that way. You just get labeled all the time, Well you don’t care about the safety of children. Over and over again, You don’t really care about the safety of children. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
When the statistics tell us that they’re
safer rear facing, we would all be safer rear facing. Maybe we should make Ford
and GM put all of our seats facing backwards in the car. It would certainly be
safer. We could make the driver drive with a mirror. I mean, this is crazy
street we are on today folks. This legislation is not helping families, it’s
not understanding the difficulties that come with having multiple vehicles,
multiple car seats, multiple children, minivans that are supposed to hold seven
people, but you can’t fit three car seats across each seat. It’s impossible.
So you’re going to make law breakers of people because the mechanics don’t work. Try getting your hand jammed down in between two car seats sometime. Then you can’t get it out again. So then what do you do? Well then you ask your seven-year-old to do it for you. Have the seven-year-old install the car seats. This is what reality is. This is what really happens. To pass this legislation today is statistically unsupported. It is corruptness of the car-seat manufacturers—it can’t be understated, it’s obvious, it’s self-evident, and it’s hurting families and dissuading them from doing the right thing in the first place because it becomes so impossible and it makes them now into criminals for failing to do it the right way.
Let’s not do this. Keep it simple. That’s what we have to do with stuff like this. Keep it simple. Don’t make it more complicated for the people out there. Don’t make it more expensive for them. We want more kids in car seats? Make it simpler to put them in car seats. The stats about which car seat are nonexistent.
Thank you. I respectfully request my colleagues reject this legislation, and not put this burden on the citizens of Michigan. That’s not going to prove any difference from what we are already doing.
Senator Outman’s statement is as follows:
Madam President, I oppose these bills because the slippery slope of car-seat regulations is getting dangerously close to requiring me to be in a booster seat.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Klinefelt’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of this legislation because it is about protecting kids and saving lives. These bills update Michigan’s safety standards for kids car seats and booster seats to meet federal and industry standards. Specifically, this legislation will ensure that our state law incorporates weight and height as relevant factors for determining the appropriate car seats and booster seats for our children to better ensure they stay safe in the unfortunate event of a car accident. Michigan’s child restraint safety standards have not been updated since 2009 and this update will align Michigan law with federal law.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4512, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 56 Yeas—21
Anthony Cherry McCann Santana
Bayer Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Singh
Camilleri Irwin Moss Webber
Cavanagh Klinefelt Polehanki Wojno
Chang
Nays—17
Albert Hauck Lauwers Outman
Bellino Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Huizenga McBroom Theis
Daley Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Damoose
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
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.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 691
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 57 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Daley’s statement is as follows:
I was the sponsor of this same bill last year. I want to thank the Majority Floor Leader, Senator Singh, for taking it up this year and pushing it across the finish line. This is important legislation that will ease the financial burden on our small agricultural commodity groups such as onions, carrots, and asparagus growers by allowing them to perform audits less frequently. My version of the bill passed the Senate unanimously last term and I encourage all my colleagues to support Senate Bill No. 691.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Webber as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 632, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 487.2153).
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4343, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
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.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5554 5555 5556 5557 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562 5563 5564
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 13, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 774 775 776 777 778 779 780
The Committee on Energy and Environment reported
Senate Bill No. 663, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Sean McCann
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki
Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Energy and Environment reported
Senate Bill No. 687, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Sean McCann
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose and Hauck
Nays: Senators Outman and Bellino
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McCann (C), McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast 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 12, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., 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 Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Polehanki (C), Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Victory and Bumstead
Excused: Senators Bellino and McBroom
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations –
Subcommittee –
Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 14, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 14, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 14, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:57 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate