STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15.
A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 28, p. 294.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Statements
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
I would like to recognize the Marquette Junior Hockey American Legion Post 44 14U Bantam AA hockey team. These boys won the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) State Tournament on March third, beating the Kalamazoo K-Wings in a closely contested 3-2 victory on home ice in Marquette’s Lakeview Arena in front of 2,000 proud supporters, parents, grandparents, and fans.
They now will travel to Amherst, New York to compete in the USA Hockey 14U Tier 2 National Tournament representing the entire state of Michigan as they compete for the national title at their age level.
These boys have overcome adversity and were not the favorites to win the state title. This is a group of 13‑ and 14-year-old boys that put the individual aside and truly played for the name on their chest and their teammates. Their success allows them to join six previous Marquette teams over 34 years to attain this level and to realize that together they can accomplish great things.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5378 5527 5528
The Secretary announced that the following bill was printed and filed on Tuesday, March 19, and is available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House
Bill No. 5597
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 285, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1147 and 1561 (MCL 380.1147 and 380.1561), section 1147 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1561 as amended by 2016 PA 532.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet
Nays: Senator Damoose
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 4360, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation by 2 or more municipalities of certain authorities for the purpose of providing emergency services to municipalities; to provide for the powers and duties of authorities and of certain state and local agencies and officers; to provide for certain condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to provide for the levy of property taxes for certain purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 2 (MCL 124.602).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Excused: Senator Wojno
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 706, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 204a, 320e, and 732a (MCL 257.204a, 257.320e, and 257.732a), sections 204a and 320e as amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 799, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.304), as amended by 2021 PA 72.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4132, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 907 and 909 (MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as amended by 2023 PA 40 and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections 2c, 627c, and 907a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann and Bellino
Nays: Senators McBroom and Bumstead
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4133, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8379 (MCL 600.8379), as amended by 2000 PA 93.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann and Bellino
Nays: Senators McBroom and Bumstead
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations –
Subcommittee –
DHHS – Thursday, March 21, 10:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELLED)
Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate