STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.
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 Mallory McMorrow of the 8th District offered the following invocation:
Today, let us exercise patience, let us be brief, let us be kind, and let us be grateful for all of the staff, all of the pages, and everybody who works so diligently and hard for the 10 million people who are counting on us throughout our state. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Nesbitt and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Judicial Tenure Commission
June 25, 2024
The Commission thanks the Legislature, Governor Whitmer and the Supreme Court for continuing to provide the Commission with resources it needs to ensure the judiciary is working for the people of the state. The Commission used those resources to begin to reduce the backlog of investigations that had accumulated during years when the Commission’s workload exceeded the capacity of staff.
The Commission also began an external review of its case dispositions to ensure that the Commission’s processes are fair. That review was begun in early 2024 after the groundwork for it was laid in 2023.
With this backdrop I am pleased to present the 2023 Annual Report of the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission. This report informs the public and all branches of state government about the Commission’s duties, operations, and actions.
The Commission is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities to the people of the State of Michigan. It thanks its devoted and professional staff for their hard work. We hope the vigilant and dedicated work of the Commission will promote the public’s confidence in the integrity, independence, and fairness of the Michigan judiciary.
Very truly yours,
Hon. Jon H. Hulsing
Chairperson
For the Commission
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Waiver of Remaining
Session Days
June 26, 2024
Pursuant to MCL 24.245a(1)(d), the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has by a concurrent majority vote, waived the remaining session days for the following rule sets:
JCAR No. 24-11
MOAHR No. 2023-077 ED
Department of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Teacher and School Administrator Evaluation Tools
JCAR No. 24-12
MOAHR No. 2023-079 ED
Department of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Teacher Certification Code
JCAR No. 24-18
MOAHR No. 2023-076 ED
Department of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Programs and Services
JCAR No. 24-19
MOAHR No. 2023-078 ED
Department of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
School Social Worker Certification Code
According to MCL 24.245a(3), if the Committee waives the remaining session days, the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules may immediately file the rule.
Sincerely,
Senator Paul Wojno Representative Jim Haadsma
Chair Alternate Chair
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
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 President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Brinks’ first statement is as follows:
Colleagues, please join me in recognizing an exceptional staff member on the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Senate after over 40 years of service—pretty amazing. Kurt Hargrove, carpenter crew leader in the facilities and services department, has dedicated decades of his career to serving our chamber and putting his all into elevating the very spaces that we work in each and every day. His remarkable contributions to this institution are evident throughout our chamber, our Capitol offices, the Binsfeld Office Building, and other Senate spaces. Known for his perfectionism and creative mind, Kurt excelled in historical design and set himself apart as an integral team member in many distinguished projects, including the re‑creation of the Speaker’s Library bookcases from recovered walnut pieces and the fabrication of the intricate wooden frame that holds the composite display outside of the Senate Chamber.
While Kurt is regarded as an incredibly hardworking and driven leader, he is also regarded by his fellow crew members as a teddy bear with a big heart and an upbeat attitude no matter the circumstances. Kurt’s warm nature, precise attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to his craft have all led him to this very momentous occasion as he embarks on an exciting new chapter of life.
Kurt, on behalf of the entire Michigan Senate, we sincerely thank you for your many years of hard work and service to our institution. We wish you nothing but the best in your retirement. So colleagues, please join me in congratulating Kurt and wishing him an abundance of peace, health, and fulfillment in his well-deserved retirement.
Senator Cherry entered the Senate
Chamber.
Senator Brinks’ second statement is as follows:
Colleagues, please join me in honoring another exemplary staff member on this exciting occasion of her retirement from the Michigan Senate. Mary Hobbs has served in the Michigan Legislature for nearly 25 years now, beginning in the Legislative Service Bureau in April of 1999 and transitioning to the Senate Information Services team in November of 2002. As service desk administrator, Mary has made an indelible impact on the very success of our institution, troubleshooting technical issues, streamlining processes, and doing everything in her power to ensure each Senator and staff member’s technology needs are adequately met and supported.
Mary has always been willing to go above and beyond in her work, from putting in countless late nights when session ran long to sacrificing holidays with her loved ones to prepare accounts and devices for incoming staff members following elections. Beyond Mary’s impeccable work ethic and the wealth of knowledge she holds, she is also known for her calm, reassuring demeanor and her unwavering eagerness to assist others.
Mary, on behalf of the entire Michigan Senate, we would like to extend our utmost gratitude to you for everything that you have brought to this institution and all the hard work that you have put in over the last 25 years. While you may be leaving the Senate, your remarkable contributions will endure with the knowledge and training materials you’ve developed continuing to educate SIS members for years to come.
Colleagues, please join me in thanking Mary for her many years of service to the Senate and congratulating her on this momentous occasion of her retirement. Best wishes for a wonderful, relaxing, and new chapter filled with health and happiness.
Senator Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 135
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Hoitenga and Albert offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 135.
A resolution to commemorate June 27, 2024, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness Day.
Whereas, The brave men and women of the United States (U.S.) Armed Forces risk their lives to protect the freedom of our nation and deserve an unwavering commitment of resources to ensure their lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being; and
Whereas, It is estimated that more than 2.5 million U.S. service members have deployed around the world since the events of September 11, 2001; and
Whereas, Thousands of service members have deployed multiple times to combat zones, placing them at high risk of post-traumatic stress; and
Whereas, Approximately 200,000 U.S. military personnel leave the service each year, and thousands of them are from Michigan, with their military service exposing many of them to traumatic life-threatening events; and
Whereas, Post-traumatic stress significantly increases the risk of depression, suicide, and drug or alcohol-related disorders and deaths; and
Whereas, Thousands of Michigan corrections professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders also face high incidence rates of post-traumatic stress as they face extreme danger protecting the public; and
Whereas, While significant advancements have been made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other entities to diagnose, prevent, and treat PTSI, many challenges remain; and
Whereas, The establishment of a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in Michigan raises public awareness about issues related to PTSI; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 27, 2024, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Awareness Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and other state departments to continue working to educate service members, veterans, the families of service members and veterans, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSI; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senator Theis was named co-sponsor of the
resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 803a and 803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as amended by 2023 PA 129.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House of Representatives requested the return of
Senate Bill No. 716, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 803a and 803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as amended by 2023 PA 129.
Senator Singh moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:25 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
A bill to require certain standards for certain smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled “Credit union act,” by amending section 355 (MCL 490.355), as amended by 2016 PA 152.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, and 18 (MCL 567.225, 567.226, 567.227, 567.228, 567.233, 567.235, 567.237, and 567.238), sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2010 PA 197 and section 18 as amended by 2020 PA 79, and by adding section 17a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and
presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108b.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13809 and 13810 (MCL 333.13809 and 333.13810), as added by 1990 PA 21.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled “Michigan promise zone authority act,” by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 204a, 304, 312f, 320e, 732a, and 904 (MCL 257.204a, 257.304, 257.312f, 257.320e, 257.732a, and 257.904), sections 204a and 320e as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 304 as amended by 2023 PA 125, section 312f as amended by 2022 PA 193, section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50, and section 904 as amended by 2020 PA 383; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “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,” by amending sections 204a, 304, 312f, 320e, 732a, and 904 (MCL 257.204a, 257.304, 257.312f, 257.320e, 257.732a, and 257.904), sections 204a and 320e as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 304 as amended by 2024 PA 42, section 312f as amended by 2022 PA 193, section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50, and section 904 as amended by 2020 PA 383; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 282 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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 House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and
presentation to the Governor.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 244 (MCL 257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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:
Senate Bill No. 688
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 688, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 722.829), as amended by 2023 PA 287.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 9, after “request.” by striking out “Data provided under a data use agreement is exempt from disclosure under section 13(1)(d) of the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.243.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Runestad offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after “protect” by striking out “all data, including”.
2. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting
“(3) A data use agreement under subsection (2) may include only the following terms, as applicable:
(a) The withholding of personally identifiable information in the data.
(b) Exclusion of data from certain courts if the de minimus nature of the results would allow for a juvenile to be identifiable.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Runestad requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were not ordered, 1/5 of the members present not voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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. 283 Yeas—34
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Polehanki
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Brinks Hauck McCann Shink
Bumstead Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Daley Klinefelt
Nays—4
Albert Bellino Lindsey Runestad
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s first statement is as follows:
The concept of releasing this juvenile justice information to universities to collate the data, put the stuff together, do the research, is a good suggestion but it’s very limiting. The universities will be constrained by whatever the court system determines in terms of the use of this data. That’s not how research is done properly. If the courts don’t like the way it’s being put together, if they don’t want a certain outcome, if they do want a certain outcome, all of that could be put in this memorandum of understanding. Once you have determined that the individuals’ names are not going to be out there, from that point on we need to know, as the public, what’s happening, not what the court wants us to believe because they’ve constrained the data. Well once the data is out there, we should be able to get that information freely from the universities.
So this amendment will strike out the provision that allows information received by the researcher via the data use agreement with scale to be exempt from FOIA. While the courts aren’t a public body, and so on the whole they are exempt from FOIA, I believe that the moment they release this information to the public body, like a university, it should be accessible to the public which in turn means that it should be subject to FOIA. I see no reason why this information should be kept out of the public’s reach. Once all personally identifiable information has been removed, this data will pose no risk. Allowing this information to be FOIA-able will only increase transparency and allow for more discourse and honesty around this data. When they have that information, we should be able to see what’s going on in order to make sure it was properly done. I would like support for my amendment.
Senator Runestad’s second statement is as follows:
This amendment, similar to the last one,
is to get information out to the public. This is very, very valuable to know
what’s happening in juvenile justice. But to have a memorandum of understanding
on how the data is to be used, drafted by the court, this unlimited power to
stipulate the terms of how the researchers can access and use this data defeats
the whole purpose. We don’t know if they’re constraining this for a certain
outcome. Once that data has been released, there is no information that is
personally identifiable, and that any—as this amendment says—de minimus data
from a specific area is deleted so you can’t identify a particular juvenile,
then that information should be available to every single member of the
society. There is no harm. All that does is make sure that we can have other
researchers take a look at it, it could be looked at in terms of its accuracy.
What’s being done here doesn’t do any good for the public. So my amendment
would simply say that once that data is released and you’re not going to have
any personally identifiable information, anyone can look at that data, check
that data, so that the public can be sure of the transparency, which is what
should be required in this bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4647, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1113 (MCL 339.1113), as amended by 1984 PA 25.
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. 284 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers 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
Nays—1
Lindsey
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to 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,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 730, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k.
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. 285 Yeas—35
Albert Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Daley Lauwers Santana
Bayer Damoose McBroom Shink
Bellino Geiss McCann Singh
Brinks Hauck McDonald Rivet Theis
Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Victory
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Chang Johnson Outman
Nays—3
Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 731, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA 434.
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. 286 Yeas—36
Albert Cherry Johnson Outman
Anthony Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bellino Geiss McBroom Shink
Brinks Hauck McCann Singh
Bumstead Hertel McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—2
Lindsey Runestad
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 732, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 804.
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. 287 Yeas—36
Albert Cherry Johnson Outman
Anthony Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bellino Geiss McBroom Shink
Brinks Hauck McCann Singh
Bumstead Hertel McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—2
Lindsey Runestad
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 1:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:06 p.m.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:01 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, I am going to cry—I’ve been crying all day. Dan Centers, a.k.a. Old Dan, a.k.a. Mystic Dan, is moving on to the MDE, and damn that Dr. Rice for taking him. Dan’s been with me for five and a half years—I can’t look at him because I’ll cry more.
I’d just like to tell you about the grueling and laborious process that I undertook to find Dan, to find my chief five and a half years ago. It was 2018 and it was 9:00 a.m. at Las Palapas in Livonia. I had gotten no sleep because it was the day after election night. We all, after the election, decided to meet at Las Palapas to celebrate because I somehow won the election; I hadn’t thought past that because I was supposed to lose. Dan sat next to me, we were friends, he had helped me a little bit on my campaign, and he said, What are you going to do about a chief? I’m like, Chief what? He’s like, A chief of staff. I’m like, What’s that, do I need one of those? He says, Yeah, what would you think about me being your chief? I said, That sounds good. We shook on it, and that was it.
I didn’t even know if he’d be good or, but Dan, like me, knew nothing about how this place works, about how Lansing works, about how state government works, but Dan works the phones like no elder millennial I know. He actually picks up the phone a lot and doesn’t email and text everything—sorry Millennials and Gen Z—and he figures it out. He calls people, and through that process he has become so valuable to me, my right hand, one of what I think is the best chiefs in Lansing, certainly one of the most knowledgeable people in this city about education. So he came in a rookie and he’s leaving a seasoned veteran.
I’ve done all the crying I can do. He’s a confidant, a collaborator, in many ways a mentor. In case you haven’t figured out, I’m kind of excitable, a little intense—Dan’s not. My goodness am I going to miss his peaceful calm energy and sage wisdom, but most importantly he’s a dear friend. Happy trails, Dan.
Senator Bayer’s statement is as follows:
Thank you, Mr. President, and I have some similar sad, sad news for us all, for me especially—we are losing my chief of staff, Chloe Grabowski. We first met also five and a half years ago, a couple of days after my election. I too knew nothing about what I was getting into and hired my campaign chief to be my chief of staff, and we looked at each other and thought, I think we’ve to get some more people. So we hired our director of field operations, that was great. We still didn’t have anyone who knew anything about legislation. We were lucky that the three of us, who knew nothing, found someone who had actually been here for a while, and we lean on her like you wouldn’t believe.
She started, well I don’t know where you started but you worked with Senator Stabenow. The last job before this one, she was legislative director for Senator Hopgood. So we were just so thrilled to have anyone who knew something on our team, and she taught us everything, and she led us through so much of the first few years and kept our scrappy little team together and really made us learn how to do this stuff. As a legislative director, she was incredible. We got so many new things done, so many things; some of those big important pieces of legislation that we jumped into in November after the election second time.
When our chief moved to Arizona, when Katie moved to Arizona, we promoted Chloe and, you know, we were a little nervous about that. She was really good at legislation, but it turned out she was really good at being a leader also. I don’t know how we would have gotten through the last couple of years, all the skills she had, and over this last year even though we lost her for a chunk of time when she went and made another human on us—we have those two extra boys on the team now who are just delightful and part of many of our Zoom meetings. We’re going to miss that. We really hoped she would stay forever. I’m pretty sure I asked her of that and she promised she would—no, not likely. But really, really good people often get opportunities that they simply can’t turn down, and Chloe got one of those and we’re very proud and happy for her.
We’re also happy—and those of you who know her will be glad to know that she’s not going to be very far away. She’s going to be right here working in our leadership’s office, so we’re excited about that, we’re excited for her. Somehow we’re going to find a way to survive, she can help us find a replacement and we’ll carry on. We have good members of our team today who will fill in. We’ll see, I don’t think—kind of like Senator Polehanki, part of why we get along is we kind of struggle through the same things of not knowing the system here and not knowing how to moderate sometimes—me, a little more straight than people are accustomed to, and having someone like Chloe to kind of help me go steady, not always successful but trying, always, keep me on a straight path and get so much done. It’s going to be really hard.
Please share my gratitude for Chloe’s work and respect for her future, and know that she’s going to be hugely successful going forward.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5737, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43517 and 43520 (MCL 324.43517 and 324.43520), section 43517 as amended by 2018 PA 399 and section 43520 as amended by 2018 PA 4.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senate Bill No. 895, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 701, 711, 715, 717, 719, and 727 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711, 339.5715, 339.5717, 339.5719, and 339.5727), section 701 as amended by 2018 PA 151.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senate Bill No. 353, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 400.1232 and 400.1234).
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An
act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private
utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to
include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain
provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe
and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities
commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public
service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer,
and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic
adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and
hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under
state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the
utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded
costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to
declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL
460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of General Orders.
House Bill No. 5737
Senate Bill No. 895
Senate Bill No. 353
Senate Bill No. 880
Senate Bill No. 881
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Damoose as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 5737, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43517 and 43520 (MCL 324.43517 and 324.43520), section 43517 as amended by 2018 PA 399 and section 43520 as amended by 2018 PA 4.
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 701, 711, 715, 717, 719, and 727 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711, 339.5715, 339.5717, 339.5719, and 339.5727), section 701 as amended by 2018 PA 151.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 353, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 400.1232 and 400.1234).
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 880, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 881, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 669, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 15.232 and 15.233), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68 and section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 523.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 670, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 6, 10, and 13 (MCL 15.236, 15.240, and 15.243), section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, section 10 as amended by 2014 PA 563, and section 13 as amended by 2023 PA 64, and by adding section 14a.
Substitute (S-2).
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 create a fund; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide remedies.
Substitute (S-3).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 8, line 17, after “court” by striking out “shall” and inserting “should”.
2. Amend page 9, line 1, after “groups” by striking out “must” and inserting “should”.
3. Amend page 9, line 16, after “explanations,” by striking out “must” and inserting “should”.
4. Amend page 9, line 20, after “concentrated” by striking out “must” and inserting “should”.
5. Amend page 9, line 24, after “demographics” by striking out “must” and inserting “should”.
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.
Substitute (S-2).
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; and to provide for remedies.
Substitute (S-4).
Senate Bill No. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, 751, and 931 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, 168.751, and 168.931), section 931 as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 726a, 753, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-2).
House Bill No. 4924, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3304 (MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
House Bill No. 5737
Senate Bill No. 895
Senate Bill No. 353
Senate Bill No. 880
Senate Bill No. 881
Senate Bill No. 669
Senate Bill No. 670
Senate Bill No. 401
Senate Bill No. 402
Senate Bill No. 403
Senate Bill No. 404
House Bill No. 4924
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 740
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 740, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 1117 (MCL 339.6117) and by adding section 1117a.
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. 288 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Albert and Victory, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 740.
Senator Albert moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Albert’s statement, in which Senator Victory concurred, is as follows:
This bill as originally introduced dealt with both electricians and plumbers, now it deals only with the plumbers. This bill would for the first time establish a jobsite ratio for plumbers. Not more than two apprentices could be on the job for every one journey or master plumber on the job site. The state has a ratio in place for electricians, and there is a separate bill that was discharged to the floor that deals with that. No need has been demonstrated for this legislation. There is no data to show implementing a ratio for plumbers would improve safety, just as there is no data to show there was any change in safety when the state altered its ratio for electricians several years ago.
I am all for safety, and there should be jobsite discussions about the work that apprentices and more experienced workers are doing to ensure it is safe. There should be discussions about how many workers are needed and what skill levels are needed all the time. But there isn’t any evidence that implementing this ratio will improve safety. What we do know, however, is that Michigan is in great need of skilled trades workers. This legislation would make it harder for there to become more skilled trades workers in the state of Michigan. Implementing or tightening ratios would lead to fewer apprenticeships having opportunities. If a company is required to have more experienced workers on the payroll, it’s going to result in fewer new employees at the apprenticeship level. That would especially be true for small businesses that simply don’t have the same flexibility to adapting their staffing in the way that larger companies might.
Some of these small business owners have reached out to my office to share their concerns. One said this legislation “eliminates opportunities for the next generation of construction trades workers.” Another said that limiting the number of apprentices they can employ will stifle their small company’s growth, eliminate a lot of potential jobs, and increase costs to customers. Yes, increase costs to customers. That is because labor costs would be higher. That would make the cost of a new home, or possibly in some cases home repair, more expensive. This change is bad for workers, employers, and customers. I urge a “no” vote.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 829, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.
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. 289 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 830, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e, 408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024, 408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030, 408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036, 408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046, 408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056, 408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and 36 as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24, 31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447, section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section 33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as amended by 1993 PA 197; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 36, following line 5, by inserting:
“Sec. 44a. If a court, in reviewing an order under section 44(3), determines that a penalty was wrongfully assessed against an employer, this state shall pay to the employer all of the attorney fees associated with the penalty that the employer incurred beginning on the date of the alleged violation that resulted in the penalty.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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. 290 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protest
Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 830 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
The legislative package before us today increases the maximum fines allowed that MIOSHA can impose on Michigan employers. What is the need for this legislative change? The federal government has said we need to increase this fine threshold or they will take over the program. I have two issues with this legislation.
First, the federal government is overstepping its authority in this instance because we have our own state agency. I have been combing through the Federalist Papers and I cannot find the section where the federal government says “jump” and the state says “how high.” States have some sovereign powers, and we can run our own programs and set our penalty thresholds without the Leviathan of the federal government breathing down our neck.
The second and perhaps bigger issue I have is with MIOSHA itself. Proponents of this bill will say if we do not make the change, the federal government will close our state program and run it directly. I say good riddance. Just over half the country does not have a state-run OSHA program and they are not massive hotbeds of civil disorder. On top of that, there is the not-so-distant memory of our state-run MIOHSA being the enforcement arm of the Governor’s ridiculous and glaringly arbitrary COVID mandates. I had half a mind to list some of the ludicrous actions taken by MIOHSA during the COVID hysterics, but I have opted to not resurrect that stupidity.
A “no” vote on this bill is a show of support for our federalist system of government and to eliminate an unnecessary state agency. In my book, that is a win-win. Thank you, and I again urge a “no” vote.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
This amendment would help balance the
scales of justice in certain cases where MIOSHA-imposed penalties are appealed
and found to be wrongfully assessed. The amendment states that if a court
determines that a penalty was wrongfully assessed against an employer, the
state will pay the employer’s attorney fees associated with the penalty. This
remedy would only be applied in cases where an appeal of MIOSHA penalties winds
up in the state court system. It takes several steps for that to even be a
possibility, as state law currently is heavily weighted in MIOSHA’s favor
during appeals.
The MIOSHA appeals process has two steps before it could even reach the court system. The first appeal is a petition to MIOSHA. The agency itself reviews the appeal and makes a decision on its own ruling. A second appeal can be filed with the Board of Health and Safety Compliance and Appeals. This board is housed within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity—the same department that houses MIOSHA. If a settlement cannot be reached at that step, a hearing is scheduled before an administrative law judge. And finally, an administrative law judge’s decision may be appealed to a circuit court. An employer may have to spend thousands upon thousands dollars in legal costs just to get their case heard in an actual courtroom. After all that, if the court decides that MIOSHA was wrong in the first place, the least the state should do is repay all those attorney fees.
Thank you, and I ask for support of my amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5460, entitled
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled “Motor vehicle sales finance act,” by amending sections 2, 12, 13, 22, and 31 (MCL 492.102, 492.112, 492.113, 492.122, and 492.131), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 16, section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 2, section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231, and section 31 as amended by 1995 PA 166.
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. 291 Yeas—36
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Polehanki
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hauck McBroom Santana
Brinks Hertel McCann Shink
Camilleri Hoitenga McDonald Rivet Singh
Cavanagh Huizenga McMorrow Theis
Chang Irwin Moss Victory
Cherry Johnson Nesbitt Webber
Daley Klinefelt Outman Wojno
Nays—2
Albert Bumstead
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act defining and regulating certain installment sales of motor vehicles; prescribing the conditions under which such sales may be made and regulating the financing thereof; regulating and licensing persons engaged in the business of making or financing such sales; prescribing the form, contents and effect of instruments used in connection with such sales and the financing thereof; prescribing certain rights and obligations of buyers, sellers, persons financing such sales and others; limiting charges in connection with such instruments and fixing maximum interest rates for delinquencies, extensions and loans; regulating insurance in connection with such sales; regulating repossessions, redemptions, resales and deficiency judgments and the rights of parties with respect thereto; authorizing extensions, loans and forbearances related to such sales; authorizing investigations and examinations of persons engaged in the business of making or financing such sales; transferring certain powers and duties with respect to finance companies to the commissioner of the financial institutions bureau; and prescribing penalties,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 906, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i.
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. 292 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 907, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154.
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. 293 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 908, 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,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m.
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. 294 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 930, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.
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. 295 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5182, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 116 (MCL 750.116).
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. 296 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: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to 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,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
A number of years ago, I began working on this bill. It was brought to me by an officer, and he was explaining that a ProPAD is something like this, like a little computer. There’s four companies that make them, and one company sells them to the cartels for about $40,000. They then rent them out to the gangs for about $1,000 a night, and they can in a matter of seconds unlock a car and go steal the cars. We were, at that time, I believe No. 2 largest number of cars stolen in the United States. We passed it out of the Senate Chamber, it went over to the House, it passed the House, and then the former Speaker of the House would not support it and it died. In that time, over 30,000 vehicles estimated have been stolen here in Michigan. Often times, these gangs not only steal them but the cars are used for murder, drive-by shootings, business break-ins, retail frauds, stealing additional stolen vehicles. It’s been a catastrophe that it has taken this long to get this bill passed, so I’m a huge supporter and glad that we’re doing it.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5183, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16f), as amended by 2000 PA 498.
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. 297 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: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5429, entitled
A bill to create the court-appointed special advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the court-appointed special advocate program and volunteers.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting:
“Sec. 13. A CASA volunteer must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the court in which the CASA volunteer agrees not to release to the public any information received under this act. A CASA volunteer who releases case-specific or identifying information under this act in a manner not allowed under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 298 Yeas—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
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. 299 Yeas—35
Albert Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Daley Lauwers Santana
Bayer Damoose McBroom Shink
Bellino Geiss McCann Singh
Brinks Hauck McDonald Rivet Theis
Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Victory
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Chang Johnson Outman
Nays—3
Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Runestad asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
This overall I believe is a good bill, but I think that there’s a glaring issue with it that this amendment would correct. My amendment adds that a CASA volunteer—these are individuals who volunteer to help primarily foster care youth but sometimes the elderly, and they have access to all of the information pertaining to this case. These CASA volunteers, currently they do a background check and they have to be 18 years old, very minimal requirements.
The bill I put in in Oversight relates to the same issue, and that is access to these foster care kids, or CPS kids, where you have the access to this very, very important information. My bill said that sitting legislators and the media would be able to sign a memorandum of understanding through penalty of law and a fee if they violate. I was told that we can’t trust the media and we can’t trust sitting members here to look into those cases. The way this bill is currently written, somebody we know nothing about, somebody who could be disordered has access to this information, and if they violate the privacy of these children or these families, they can no longer be a volunteer. That’s the penalty; you can’t volunteer. We can’t be trusted, but other people can on a pinky promise.
So my amendment says that a CASA volunteer must sign a memorandum of understanding with the court stating that they can’t release specific or identifying information of the case they are involved in. If they do, the CASA volunteer will be guilty of a misdemeanor. These individuals will be responsible for handling very sensitive information and it is imperative that they do not disclose this information to the public. The children that these CASA volunteers work with deserve the utmost level of respect and security, and should be able to trust the CASA volunteer assigned to them.
I believe that by adding this language we will ensure that no CASA volunteer arbitrarily releases this information, and if they do this amendment will ensure that they are properly punished for their actions. Under this, the worst that someone can do if they release the information currently is they can’t be a volunteer. I put this bill in, like I said, to require the sitting legislators and media to have access—they can’t but an 18-year-old who passes a simple background check can. I ask that the chamber support my amendment.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to honor and to pay tribute to Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley J. Reckling who recently lost his life in the line of duty. Deputy Reckling was a detective in the auto theft unit and a nine‑year veteran of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. He was killed in a senseless act of violence as he was tracking a suspected stolen car. Deputy Reckling leaves behind three young daughters—Alayna, Isabella, and Scarlett, ages 5, 4, and 1. He also leaves behind his wife of 13 years, Jacqueline, who is currently pregnant with their fourth child.
Deputy Brad Reckling has been recognized by his commanders and colleagues as a shining example of hard work and dedication. He won numerous awards during his time with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for his work. His family and friends remember him most importantly as a loving husband and father who adored spending time with his family.
A candlelight vigil will be held this evening at Romeo High School where Brad graduated and played football on their team. Funeral services for Deputy Reckling will be held on Friday at the Apostolic Church of Auburn Hills with public visitation from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations to support Deputy Reckling’s family may be made through the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s Mission Oakland charity fund.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley J. Reckling.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
This is a letter from a law enforcement friend of mine who was good friends with murdered sheriff deputy Reckling. I won’t mention my friend’s name to protect him. I’m terrible at dealing with emotional issues like this; not sure if I’ll finish it in the time frame, but here it goes:
It may be time to retire. I cannot continue to run all day and work large cases and work to hold those accountable, and then be told they will not serve any jail time or be held accountable for their actions. The system is broken. Legislators continue to implement laws that are only beneficial to those who continue to break the law. Back in March of this year, two suspects involved in the murder of sheriff deputy Reckling were arrested in March of this year. They were charged with numerous felonies and were driving a vehicle that was stolen in a carjacking. Four guns were recovered, and two of those guns were identified as being involved in numerous shootings. Both suspects were also involved in several other carjackings. One suspect had a lengthy criminal record for stolen vehicles, assault with dangerous weapons, domestic violence, larceny, malicious destruction of property. Both suspects were arraigned and given bonds. One suspect was given a $111,000 cash surety bond with no 10 percent possibility due to his prior criminal record and threat to the public. Then a Troy district judge reduced his bond down to a personal bond and he was released. The same suspect was then apprehended a short time after the Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was murdered several days ago. The deputy who was murdered was one of the best, hardest working people I know. A family man, he was truly dedicated to his profession. A senseless murder that should not have happened. The judge should not have released him. We continue to hear that stolen vehicles are property crimes. We cannot allow criminals to be released early because it was only a property crime. Law enforcement has repeatedly said for years that auto theft suspects use stolen cars to commit other and more egregious crimes, but no one seems to want to believe us in law enforcement. This is evident due to criminals repeatedly being released without posting any bond, charges dismissed without cause, politicians refusing to vote on appropriate bills due to politics. I have been doing this job for 25 years and it just continues to get worse. We have little support from judges, prosecutors, politicians. Criminals are being let out of jail at an alarming rate. In 2023, several suspects were indicted for transporting stolen vehicles across state lines. Two of those suspects continue to violate their bond conditions. However, a warrant was never approved for either of them. One of the suspects violated his conditions on two separate occasions where he allegedly choked his girlfriend, he was recently arrested for the fourth time for aggravated felonious assault and a warrant has been finally authorized. Another suspect posted a rap video where nearly all the subjects were carrying high-powered weapons. His bond was not revoked. He was arrested several days later and charged with numerous felonies including stolen vehicle, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, causing injury to and assaulting an officer, and failing to stop after a collision. Maybe you can send out an anonymous survey to probation and parole agents to get the true answers on recently released data regarding repeat offenders. Probation and parole officers’ hands are tied. They continue to submit violation after violation paperwork and the judges refuse to sign their violation paperwork and the warrants are denied. Lets hold those accountable who are charged with felony possession of a firearm felony cases. We need to make them serve their mandatory jail sentence for the safety of the public. These cases are repeatedly not charged and pled down to misdemeanor. Bonds are two-fold and ensure the safety of the public and to ensure suspects are returned to court. The judges continue to lower suspects’ bonds which allows them to repeat the same criminal activity. Tethers and home confinement don’t work. Law enforcement officers continue to show that those on tether or assigned to home confinement continue to violate their laws and there are not repercussions for their actions.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 663
Senate Bill No. 868
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 300 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators McBroom, Bellino, Theis and Hoitenga, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 663.
Senator McBroom moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator McBroom’s statement, in which Senators Bellino, Theis and Hoitenga concurred, is as follows:
Mr. President, who here seriously believes
that somehow the department is lacking in power? That any of our administrative
departments are lacking in power? Who here went door to door and said to their
district, I can’t wait to get to Lansing and give the departments and the
bureaucracy of this state more power over your daily life? What farmer has come
out to the lobby or stopped into your office and said, Could you please ask DEQ
to do more regulations? What person has seen a business in our state come and
say, Hey, please, I need more administrative state? What commercial
fisherman in this state has come in and said, Could you please tell the DNR to
regulate us more? Could you please ask the DNR to continue to make more rules
for us? I don’t exactly understand how the previous speaker or anyone else can
say that this is good for all of those people when none of those people are
asking to have any of that done. I don’t understand how we can so neglect the
history that has come from this very department of overstepping its bounds to
the detriment of various industries in this state. We’re talking about the
department that decided the dirt shaken off sugar beets is industrial waste.
The department that makes rules that tell somebody they can only have one
snowmobile parked in their garage, not two. We’re talking about a department
that wants to regulate covers on apples to keep birds from crapping on them—because
somehow or other birds don’t go in trees, but once the apples are in the
trucks, we’d better cover them up. Or the various rules over the years the
department has tried to promulgate on manure handling, not even really
recognizing just how much is made. They’re like, Oh, it’s just those who make
more than a million a year, because that sounds like a lot, but a farm my size
with just 100 cows makes almost 3 million gallons of manure per year.
Why are we doing this to ourselves? Where’s the urgent need when already it allows the department to come and say, We need to be able to do something more. We’re not currently allowed to do this. They haven’t been beating down my door. I don’t see them in the public saying, Boy, if it weren’t for this law, boy we’d have stopped PFAS from happening. That’s not what’s happening and to give an agency that has a long history of transgressions, a long history of clamping down on our small local businesses and homeowners, more authority? I have a homeowner in the Keweenaw who’s being persecuted by the department over a culvert to drain the water so it doesn’t wash his house into the lake. All the other neighbors have culverts, but he’s not allowed to have one. I had the department make trouble for a recent water situation where for years people have been drinking out of this artesian well, and now all of a sudden we have to pour cement into that artesian well.
Why should we give this department more power? Why did we even run for office if we’re not willing to do our own jobs and legislate when necessary? Instead we’re just going to give carte blanche to the department? We might as well stay at home. Just tell the executive branch to do everything for us from now on, we’re too busy. That’s not why I ran for office and it’s not what I told my voters, and I don’t believe it’s what any of you told your voters: that you were coming here to give the departments more authority, more power. This is one of the biggest problems that we have created with the administrative state, is the unlimited license within a law to create new rules. I would strongly recommend that we consider what the sunset commission looked at doing in the late 1970s and early 1980s and mandating sunsets on rulemaking authority because when we pass a law, we know what that law is supposed to do and we’re at least here for a time being to supervise that rulemaking process through JCAR, through committees, and hold these administrators accountable. But what ends up happening is 40 or 50 years go by and suddenly we’re still producing rules based on a law from long ago.
That’s exactly what’s happening right now with the commercial fishing act, a law that has not been changed since 1969 and the department just keeps making new rules, new rules, new rules. They don’t even make sense anymore to the law. The law could just as well be gone. This is certainly a major problem looking to be foisted into a situation where the problem doesn’t exist, or at least no evidence has been presented to us it exists. Once again, where are the farmers beating down the door saying please do this to us? Where are the fishermen saying please do this to us? And yet, the Great Lakes are doing better than they’ve done in decades. Where’s the onus that demands we do this change right now? Why give up the power to the administrative state?
I encourage members to vote “no” on this legislation and stand against the growth of the administrative state, especially from a department with such a sketchy history of power grabs against the people.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Shink’s statement is as follows:
Michigan is the heart of the most extraordinary and valuable freshwater system in the world. A magnificent, natural blessing that defines and informs the state’s character, values, and geography. No matter a person’s politics, Michiganders value the Great Lakes, inland lakes, waterways, ground water, and tributaries that shape the landscape we love and see every day. It is for the protection of these freshwater systems and the health of Michiganders that I stand today to speak and to urge a “yes” vote on Senate Bill No. 663.
This bill would remove the unnecessary restrictions placed on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy that were placed nearly 20 years ago. These restrictions have put the state of Michigan in jeopardy of losing some of its delegated authority to manage its water due to falling out of line with federal requirements.
By passing this bill, EGLE will regain
authority to make rules that protect the public from harmful chemicals released
into our waterways and that find their way into our drinking water, our
wildlife, and into our own bodies where they can cause serious consequences for
our health. With passage of Senate Bill No. 663, EGLE will be able to
update its rules on containment of chemicals, spill mitigation plans, and make
rules about safe storage of potential contaminants to our waterways. It will
allow EGLE to update their regulation of chemicals such as PFAS and PFOA, as
well as other bio-accumulative chemicals that are harmful to public health and
to the environment. It will allow EGLE to reduce the administrative and
technical burdens on state, county, municipal, and local governments by
bringing standards that are woefully out of date up to current standards. It
will allow for better and more timely testing for potentially harmful
bio-organisms and microorganisms at our beaches and in our lakes. Timeliness
such as this will protect beachgoing Michigan families along with all tourists
who come to our great state for recreation on the lakes and rivers.
Removing this decades-old, unnecessary, and harmful restriction on EGLE’s ability will protect our freshwater resources, is good for our children, good for our families, good for our wildlife, good for our farmers, good for our business who rely on clean water—that is all of them, all of us—it is good for tourism, it is good for us, it is good for Michigan. I urge you to vote “yes” on Senate Bill No. 663.
Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:
We were just treated to a fiery, impassioned attack on the administrative state and I know the passion that motivates those feelings is real. I know the stories that members tell about agencies making life difficult for businesses and individuals in their communities are real as well. Certainly, we can find anecdotes of excesses and I think that’s in part what motivated the Legislature a long time ago to take away the department’s authority to promulgate rules under this part. In doing so, the Legislature said at the time that we don’t support the administrative state, we want these rules to be written by the Legislature. I’m sure all of you have seen during your time in Lansing that sometimes the Legislature isn’t quick to act. Sometimes there are powerful forces that prevent the Legislature from acting. Sometimes even when action is obviously needed, like for instance when Governor Milliken took action to save Lake Erie in the 1970s, sometimes that action wasn’t going to come from the Legislature because of the influence of those powerful forces, because of the influence that money has over the decisions here in Lansing.
That’s why I’m rising to support this legislation. I think it’s important that we restore the administration’s authority—authority this Legislature once gave a previous administration—to protect the water in our state. I know that everyone feels as though the water beneath them and the air above them is theirs when they’re standing on their property, but we have to recognize that this water flows between us, that this air floats between us. It’s a resource we share, it’s a resource we have to share, no matter how much we don’t like it, no matter how selfish we may want to be, no matter how much one business may want to appropriate the value of those resources into their pocket. These are shared resources, and that’s why its important we give the department the authority to protect our shared resources.
While other members may not be hearing from their residents about those kinds of issues, I can tell you I am. In my community, in the community of Ann Arbor, residents were drinking water for years that was contaminated with PFAS because of a plating operation in Wixom. I would have loved if DEQ had the authority to address emerging contaminants when we found out that that NPDES permit the city of Wixom had was causing pollution to go downstream and into the bodies of over 100,000 people—men, women, and children. It’s not just the people who have to drink these contaminants, it’s not just the people who are incurring a greater risk of cancer, that are clamoring for these kinds of protections. There are also businesses that care about this, there are also outdoor recreation businesses, there are also outfitters, there are also—I hear from brewers frequently who say we need to protect clean water here in Michigan. It’s one of the special things we have, it’s one of the things that makes our product special. Please don’t let these other people with their products make it impossible for us to make our products.
That’s what this is about. That’s what’s at stake here. Restoring the department’s ability to stand up for clean water, to protect our people from cancer, to protect our businesses that depend on our water from those who would seek to use it and abuse it for their own personal gains. This is something we share and it’s something we ought to take seriously, our relationship together around water.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
I want to thank, through you, my colleague from the 15th District for his remarks and his passion too for his district and people. I certainly appreciate and respect that. I would simply rise to just offer that the department is not without resources or opportunity. They still have emergency rulemaking authority and all the power that comes along with that, which is not something that is unsubstantial but is very real and something they’re very experienced at utilizing, and something that provides a great mechanism for them to come to the Legislature and say on this very specific thing, we need you to act with urgency. And yet, over the years of using those emergency powers, I cannot remember a single time during my time in the Legislature that they have done so.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 301 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—1
McMorrow
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:59 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Hertel offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-3).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 302 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—1
McMorrow
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 633
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 633, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of a state-based health insurance exchange as a nonprofit corporation; to create the board of exchange and prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for assessments and user fees; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Webber offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 22 line 23, after “exceed” by striking out the balance of the line though “section.” on line 26 and inserting “the fee on the federal exchange.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Webber withdrew the amendment.
Senator Webber offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 22, line 22, after “exceed” by striking out the balance of the line through “section.” on line 25 and inserting “the fee on the federal exchange.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 303 Yeas—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Hertel offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-7).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 304 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Webber asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The
motion prevailed.
Senator Webber’s statement is as follows:
Michigan’s participation and enrollment in the federal health insurance exchange are at an all-time high, and the current system is working as intended. Residents are finding and enrolling in the system. This bill would enact a state-based health insurance exchange marketplace in Michigan that could increase health care costs for consumers compared to what the federal exchange charges.
Transitioning to a state-based exchange, as done in this bill, does not pass down any savings to the consumer. We must support policies that lower costs and does not expand the size and scope of state government. Giving DIFS new and broad authority to promulgate the necessary rules to carry out this act is concerning, especially since the department already has problems enforcing current statute protecting health care consumers.
My amendment is simple: whatever the federal exchange rate is, Michigan’s state-based exchange would be the same. I ask for a “yes” vote on my amendment to prevent increased health care costs for Michigan families.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 634, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1261, 1262, 1262a, and 1264 (MCL 500.1261, 500.1262, 500.1262a, and 500.1264), as added by 2014 PA 566.
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. 305 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 635, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406mm.
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. 306 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 636, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2212a (MCL 500.2212a), as amended by 2023 PA 161.
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. 307 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 637, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406nn.
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. 308 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 638, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3406o (MCL 500.3406o), as amended by 2020 PA 322; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 309 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:50 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 669
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 669, entitled
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 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. 310 Yeas—36
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Nays—2
Bumstead Lindsey
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
While this has been a long, long time in coming for Michigan, which has been reputed to have the worst transparency in the nation, so I’m glad to see its up however there’s some provisions that I think certainly could have been improved upon, starting with the fact that the Speaker and the Majority Leader alone can appoint the FOIA coordinator. I can see all kinds of issues with that. No. 1, every two years you have a new coordinator if the chamber switches parties, and then even within the parties you could have the FOIA coordinator give a open gate to the other side, all the FOIA requests go through and FOIA for ours, these are not very good FOIA so we’re denying those. You could even have that happen with individual members. The member is not quite playing ball the way they should so all their FOIAs go through and everybody else’s are denied. I think that certainly could have been written differently to give something like a majority vote to the member who is selected by the Majority Leader or Speaker. That would have solved that problem.
Also, a decision to remove or suspend from office any public official, I think should be FOIA-able. If somebody is removed from this chamber, we should have the ability to know what was the thought behind that. A reduction of expenditures from the Governor—why would we not want to know what the Governor is recommending in reductions of expenditures? Then finally, “Records created, prepared, owned, used in the possession of, or retained by the governor, the lieutenant governor, the executive office of the governor or lieutenant governor, or an employee of those offices for less than 30 days.” I think that that should definitely be shortened up. You probably wouldn’t want to have it be one day but maybe 7 days so that you don’t have a 30-day window of everything within that 30 days could be either deleted or, the way its written, if its not possessed or retained by, give it to a law firm to hang onto. You still have it all, but now it’s not subject to this FOIA. So I think that there’s a lot of provisions that could have been changed to improve upon this bill, but I’m glad to see that it is up.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
While I am very proud to finally have the opportunity here in the Senate to speak in support of this legislation, it was 2016 the last time I had the opportunity to speak and I was in the other chamber. When I was a first-term member of the House of Representatives, Representative Jim Townsend came to me with a bill on FOIA for the Governor’s office, and I thought, I didn’t realize they didn’t have FOIA for the Governor’s office, what’s the deal with this? I talked to a couple of my colleagues on our side of the aisle and said, Why don’t we support this? They’re like, Well if you read the bill it’s got a lot of constitutional issues, it’s not really a real serious bill, it’s the same bill we introduced when Granholm was Governor. So, I checked it out and sure enough, the bill did have a lot of problems but that didn’t mean that it wasn’t the right idea, and I started working on that idea with several members on both sides of the aisle at that point.
Some of you remember by 2015, a whole group of us rolled out a bipartisan package on doing FOIA for the Governor’s office and the Legislative Open Records Act for the Legislature. Well, we got it through the House, and then they got it through the House the next term, and then it’s languished and languished after that. So a lot of credit goes to my friend, the Senator from the 7th District. Thank you so much for continuing to push this issue, both when I was chair of the committee and now that he’s chair, I’m very proud that we’ve got this group of bills to work on.
There’s still some concerns I have, and many people know that. I preferred the model we introduced before with the Legislative Open Records Act, and I have serious concerns about the survivability of constitutional challenges that FOIA for the Legislature may have. However, different attorneys have different opinions, and some believe this will sustain. I hope so, and I hope that many of the members will recognize that a lot of what is required is actually of fairly small scale—recognizing who comes and visits your office, whether you communicate on behalf of your constituents with the departments, and what kind of communications you have with registered lobbyists. These are really important, and just an opportunity to provide additional clarity and transparency, in a similar way even we know how many times various people visit the White House because they have open records of who visits, and I think we can provide that for our offices as well.
For the Governor’s office and that bill that I’ve sponsored, there’s a lot of nuance and things that the Governor has to do that I encourage you all to look into. It’s actually very interesting when they have to review public officials who receive complaints, judges who receive complaints about their performance, and appointment processes, and we’ve made sure to shield those so that the Governor, of either party, can make sure that they’re doing those duties in a fair and equitable way, and if they find that that person, there’s no basis for those charges, that those don’t become a public record for fishing trips for people.
So here we are; the opportunity to make a huge difference in transparency for Michigan. I recommend a “yes” vote.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
It is very surreal to be here after having finally chased down this long-awaited, elusive Senate vote on our legislation to subject the Governor and state Legislature to requests under the Freedom of Information Act. I cannot underscore enough how important this legislation is to change the institutions in Lansing and build trust between us and the constituents who we serve. But before I dive into the impact about what we’re going to do here, I want to briefly revisit how we got to this point here.
I was a mouthy freshman in the minority as a state representative in 2015 when there was a scandal between two lawmakers that was only unveiled by whistle-blowers. I was very loud that fall that the law locked their office records from public scrutiny, and that we ought to change that law. I was approached at the time on the House floor by a seasoned Republican state representative in the majority, and the first conversation we had ever had with one another was him asking me if I earnestly wanted to work with him to change that law. The last near-decade of working alongside the now-Senator from the Upper Peninsula has been a master class for both of us in making policy—making big policy. Setting aside our partisan differences to uplift our shared bipartisan values, our North Star of ethics, transparency, and accountability.
We drafted that initial version with our respective legal counsel and staff. We built this odd coalition from across the political spectrum, from the ACLU on the left to the Mackinac Center on the right and the Michigan Press Association—groups that have stayed with us all along the way. We sat down with our caucus leaders; we pitched this to a Governor from one party; we pitched this to a Governor from another party; we fought with one Senate Majority Leader; we fought with a second Senator Majority Leader—this Senate Majority Leader has been much better to work with.
And along the while, we watched scandals play out in this building that might not have happened if we had a culture of transparency in this town, or might have been unveiled sooner if journalists had the tools to hunt down the information that they were looking for. These scandals happened in the dark because they could happen in the dark. It’s a vicious cycle that we have to get out of.
Michigan government just cannot sustain
being one of the worst in the nation in terms of ethics, and one of the only
states that bans the public from accessing our records here and in the Governor’s
office. And it’s not just about the headline-grabbing scandals. Overall, it’s a
just a disservice to the residents here to prevent them from knowing how the
laws that impact them are made and how their elected representatives make
decisions on their behalf, especially when almost every resident across the
country can request that information from their state government.
So here we are, almost ten years later, before this first-ever Senate vote to expand the Freedom of Information Act. And while this destination is what has become most important, it has also been, as the cliché goes, the friends we made along the way. I want to thank the Senator from the U.P. for his partnership on this long project. We’ve endured many naysayers, both from within this institution and from outside this institution, people who said this day would never arrive, and people who worked to make sure this day would never arrive. But we didn’t waver from our shared goal.
The vote that each one of us is about to take can make us all proud, because its impact will outlast all of us. I urge a “yes” vote on the package.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 670, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 6, 10, and 13 (MCL 15.236, 15.240, and 15.243), section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, section 10 as amended by 2014 PA 563, and section 13 as amended by 2023 PA 64, and by adding section 14a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Nesbitt offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 4, after “representatives” by inserting “and the house minority leader”.
2. Amend page 2, line 4, after “shall” by inserting “jointly”.
3. Amend page 2, line 6, after “representatives.” by inserting “A FOIA coordinator designated under this subdivision may be removed by either the speaker of the house of representatives or the house minority leader.”.
4. Amend page 2, line 7, after “leader” by inserting “and the senate minority leader”.
5. Amend page 2, line 7, after “shall” by inserting “jointly”.
6. Amend page 2, line 8, after “senate.” by inserting “A FOIA coordinator designated under this subdivision may be removed by either the senate majority leader or the senate minority leader.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 311 Yeas—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In
The Chair: Geiss
Senator Moss, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of the amendments offered by Senator Nesbitt to Senate Bill No. 670 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendments be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
This was an issue that first came up this year in the committee process. We tried really hard to achieve some of the items that the Republican leader mentioned, but ultimately the hiring of the FOIA coordinator is a nonpartisan personnel decision of who is the most qualified to do the job. This is the same process by which we decide who is the Senate Business Office director and how that person chooses their deputies. It would be unprecedented compared to all levels of government and how they choose their FOIA coordinators, even partisan bodies like county commissions, and most notably this has been the language that has been unchanged after all these many years since we drafted this package years ago. I agree that partisanship has no place to responding to FOIA requests and I’m hopeful we can work to ensure that as we develop chamber rules in future sessions necessary to implement the expansion of FOIA to the Senate. For now, I don’t think it’s appropriate to lock this into the law like this. I would request a “no” vote on this amendment.
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. 312 Yeas—36
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Nays—2
Bumstead Lindsey
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
motion prevailed.
Senator Nesbitt’s first statement is as follows:
My amendment would simply require that the appointment of the FOIA coordinator be a bipartisan decision. It would ensure the process is fair and transparent, removing any accusation that the coordinator is acting in a biased or politically motivated fashion. I ask for a “yes” vote on my amendment.
Senator Nesbitt’s second statement is as follows:
My colleague on the other side of the aisle and also my colleague from the U.P. are right: this has been a long time coming. I was in the House as floor leader eight years ago when this passed the House—or something similar, I know there’s been more work done on it—but I’d like to thank both the sponsors for their commitment to this effort. However, this bill package has run into silent opposition along the way on both sides of the aisle. We saw that about a year and a half ago, but now it seems we will finally deliver the transparency that our citizenry does deserve.
While I do have serious concerns with certain aspects of this proposal, passing these bills I believe is more important at this time. My hope is that we can continue to still work on these issues in this session because I do believe we need to let a little more sunshine in, a little more disinfectant to happen, that’s a good thing. I look forward to making future reforms to ensure this proposal is not weaponized in a partisan fashion and is allowed to operate free of bias. I encourage my colleagues for a “yes” vote on these bills.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5737
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5737, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43517 and 43520 (MCL 324.43517 and 324.43520), section 43517 as amended by 2018 PA 399 and section 43520 as amended by 2018 PA 4.
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. 313 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
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 353
Senate Bill No. 880
Senate Bill No. 881
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 353, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1233, 400.1234, and 400.1235), and by adding section 4a.
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. 314 Yeas—28
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Daley McBroom Santana
Bellino Damoose McCann Shink
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Outman Wojno
Nays—10
Albert Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Hauck Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 880, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
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. 315 Yeas—28
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Daley McBroom Santana
Bellino Damoose McCann Shink
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Outman Wojno
Nays—10
Albert Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Hauck Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 881, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
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. 316 Yeas—28
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Daley McBroom Santana
Bellino Damoose McCann Shink
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Outman Wojno
Nays—10
Albert Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Hauck Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 895
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 895, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 701, 711, 715, 717, 719, and 727 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711, 339.5715, 339.5717, 339.5719, and 339.5727), section 701 as amended by 2018 PA 151.
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. 317 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 895 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
Just like Senate Bill No. 740 which dealt with plumbers, this bill will limit opportunities for new electricians and small businesses. There is no demonstrated need for this tight a ratio. I encourage my colleagues to vote “no.”
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 8:36 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Cherry offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 318 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
House Bill No. 4066, 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.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1 and 14 (MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 349.
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills
were placed on the order of General Orders.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
The House of Representatives requested the return of
House Bill No. 4066, 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.
Senator Singh moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.
The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27b (MCL 211.27b), as amended by 2012 PA 382.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 319 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and
presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled “Michigan promise zone authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30111d.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 320 Yeas—21
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Geiss McCann Santana
Brinks Hauck McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Chang
Nays—17
Albert Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Huizenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Daley Lauwers Outman Webber
Damoose
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding article 18A.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for
enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 43a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled “An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 8, and 22 (MCL 408.1101, 408.1102, 408.1108, and 408.1122), and by adding sections 2a and 25a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 321 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Singh moved that the enrollment be vacated on the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 398, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30111d.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute was concurred in.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 322 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 34 and 35 (MCL 791.234 and 791.235), section 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 323 Yeas—22
Anthony Cherry McCann Santana
Bayer Geiss McDonald
Rivet Shink
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Singh
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber
Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki Wojno
Chang Klinefelt
Nays—16
Albert Damoose Lauwers Outman
Bellino Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Daley Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2501 and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), as amended by 2016 PA 502, and by adding section 2512g.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 30701, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30716, and 324.30717), section 30701 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 30701, 30711, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30711, 324.30716, and 324.30717), sections 30701 and 30711 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 324 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 9:14 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
Senate Bill No. 449
Senate Bill No. 450
Senate Bill No. 482
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 449
Senate Bill No. 450
Senate Bill No. 482
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108b.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 325 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
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108a.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 326 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
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13809 and 13810 (MCL 333.13809 and 333.13810), as added by 1990 PA 21.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 327 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
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senate Bill No. 790
Senate Bill No. 791
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Damoose 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 bills:
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1 and 14 (MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 349.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senate Bill No. 790
Senate Bill No. 791
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 790
Senate Bill No. 791
The
motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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. 328 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 791, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1 and 14 (MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 349.
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. 329 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Lindsey and Runestad introduced
Senate Joint Resolution K, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 46 of article IV, to allow for the death penalty in certain cases.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Bayer, Chang and Geiss introduced
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2006 PA 681.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Polehanki, McMorrow, Klinefelt, Chang, Bayer, Irwin, Geiss, Wojno, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 750.224), as amended by 2006 PA 401.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Polehanki, Bayer, Geiss, McMorrow, Chang, Irwin, Cavanagh, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 18 (MCL 388.1618), as amended by 2022 PA 144.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Bayer, Geiss, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Chang, Irwin, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 503c, 504a, 523c, 525, 553c, 557, and 1311h (MCL 380.503c, 380.504a, 380.523c, 380.525, 380.553c, 380.557, and 380.1311h), sections 503c, 523c, and 553c as added by 2011 PA 277, section 504a as amended and section 525 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 557 as added by 2009 PA 205, and section 1311h as amended by 2012 PA 620.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Cavanagh, Bayer, Geiss, McMorrow, Chang, Irwin, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1267a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Camilleri, Bayer, Geiss, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Chang, Irwin, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 507, 528, and 561 (MCL 380.507, 380.528, and 380.561), as amended by 2023 PA 34.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Polehanki, Bayer, Geiss, Irwin, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Moss and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 504a, 525, 557, and 1311h (MCL 380.504a, 380.525, 380.557, and 380.1311h), section 504a as amended and section 525 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 557 as added by 2009 PA 205, and section 1311h as amended by 2012 PA 620.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Lindsey, Bellino, Runestad and Daley introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 795, 795a, and 797c (MCL 168.795, 168.795a, and 168.797c), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127, section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215, and section 797c as amended by 1990 PA 109.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Senators Damoose, Runestad and Daley introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Lindsey, Bellino, Runestad, Damoose and Daley introduced
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by amending the title, as amended by 2023 PA 4, and by adding section 799; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Lindsey, Runestad, Theis, Bellino, Damoose and Daley introduced
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 88s and 88t (MCL 125.2088s and 125.2088t), section 88s as added by 2021 PA 136 and section 88t as added by 2021 PA 134, and by adding section 7c.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and
Community Development.
Senators Lindsey, Daley, Bellino, Runestad and Damoose introduced
A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Moss introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 5431 (MCL 333.5431), as amended by 2002 PA 691, and by adding section 5433.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Moss and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain lodgings during a declared state of emergency; to provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Moss and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain commodities and emergency services and supplies during a declared state of emergency; to provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Cavanagh and Moss introduced
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain energy products and services during a period of market disruption; to provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Hoitenga introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43547a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senator Camilleri introduced
A bill to require a public body to use certain criteria in certain writings relating to race and ethnicity data collection; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Camilleri introduced
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by repealing section 206a (MCL 18.1206a), as added by 1995 PA 89.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Camilleri introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending sections 202a and 402a (MCL 37.2202a and 37.2402a), as added by 1995 PA 88.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Camilleri introduced
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending section 5 (MCL 446.205), as amended by 2002 PA 469.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Cherry introduced
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 28d, 29, 29a, 33, and 62 (MCL 421.28d, 421.29, 421.29a, 421.33, and 421.62), sections 28d and 29 as amended and section 29a as added by 2020 PA 258, section 33 as amended by 2011 PA 269, and section 62 as amended by 2017 PA 231.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senator Santana introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.104, 409.105, 409.107, 409.108, 409.110, and 409.120), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 438, section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 80, and section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 323, and by adding sections 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Camilleri and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending sections 3, 20, 21, and 22 (MCL 409.103, 409.120, 409.121, and 409.122), section 3 as amended by 1997 PA 132 and section 22 as amended by 1980 PA 436.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
A bill to require drug manufacturers to report certain information to the department of insurance and financial services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as amended by 2021 PA 128.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled “Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981,” (MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).
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 Economic and Community Development.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9130.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9137.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406oo.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2022 PA 98.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9129.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20165 (MCL 333.20165), as amended by 2008 PA 39, and by adding section 21537.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled “The health care false claim act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002).
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506.
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 Finance,
Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to create the bureau of community services and the commission on economic and social opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty; to promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-income individuals; to provide for the designation of community action agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the bureau, the commission, and community action agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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 Economic and Community Development.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 32, 482, 482a, 482e, 483a, 488, and 544c (MCL 168.32, 168.482, 168.482a, 168.482e, 168.483a, 168.488, and 168.544c), section 32 as amended by 2014 PA 79, section 482 as amended and section 482a as added by 2018 PA 608, section 482e as added and section 544c as amended by 2018 PA 650, section 483a as added by 2012 PA 276, and section 488 as added by 1998 PA 142, and by adding sections 474 and 481a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 472a, 473, 476, 477, 479, 590f, and 590h (MCL 168.472a, 168.473, 168.476, 168.477, 168.479, 168.590f, and 168.590h), section 472a as amended by 2016 PA 142, section 476 as amended by 2005 PA 71, sections 477 and 479 as amended by 2018 PA 608, section 590f as amended by 2002 PA 163, and section 590h as amended by 2018 PA 650.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 474a, 475, 478, 480, 481, and 485 (MCL 168.474a, 168.475, 168.478, 168.480, 168.481, and 168.485), section 474a as amended by 1999 PA 219, section 475 as amended by 2022 PA 40, section 480 as amended by 2012 PA 276, and section 485 as amended by 1994 PA 152; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 471 (MCL 168.471), as amended by 2018 PA 608; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 2018 PA 650.
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 Elections and
Ethics.
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit certain methods, acts, and practices in the sale or purchase of tickets for entertainment events.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to provide for certain investigations for violating the event online ticket sales act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide certain remedies.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17011b and 17511b.
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 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” 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 1997 PA 97.
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 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and 168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA 104.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3c.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 13 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V (MCL 62.4, 62.5, 62.13, and 65.3), sections 4 and 5 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V as amended by 2012 PA 551 and section 13 of chapter II as amended by 2003 PA 305.
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 Elections and
Ethics.
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24e.
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 Elections and Ethics.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41 and 43e (MCL 38.1341 and 38.1343e), section 41 as amended by 2023 PA 198 and section 43e as amended by 2012 PA 300.
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 Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2020 PA 258.
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 Labor.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5060 5191 5192 5193 5194 5195 5196 5197 5523 5803
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, June 26:
House Bill Nos. 4409 4728 5027 5166 5167 5168 5169 5170 5171 5172 5173 5571 5572 5573 5574 5575 5576 5661 5662 5683 5684 5694 5699 5700 5701 5702 5827
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, June 25, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House
Bill Nos. 5829 5830 5831 5832 5833 5834 5835 5836 5837 5838 5839 5840 5841 5842 5843 5844 5845 5846 5847 5848 5849 5850 5851 5852 5853 5854
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Wojno (C), Bayer, McMorrow, Theis, and Runestad
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations – Thursday, June 27, 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307
Conference Committees –
House Bill No. 5507 – Thursday, June 27, 12:05 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-8080
Senate Bill No. 747 – Thursday, June 27, 12:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:50 p.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:30 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate