Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Motions and Communications
The following communications were received and read: Office of the Auditor General
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
Office of the Auditor General 2024 Annual Report.
November 8, 2024
November 13, 2024
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
Follow-up report on the performance audit of the Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, LARA (641-0240-20F).
November 21, 2024
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
Performance audit report on the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) Program Deferrals, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) (491-3302-24).
Sincerely, Doug Ringler
Auditor General The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.
The following communication was received: Department of State
Administrative Rules Notice of Filing
October 30, 2024
In accordance with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2024-045-ED (Secretary of State Filing #24-10-01) on this date at 2:07 p.m. for the Department of Education entitled, “Declaratory Rulings and Promulgation of Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely, Jocelyn Benson Secretary of State
Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
November 14, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978:
Margaret Moore of 1188 Dogwood Meadows Drive, S.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, succeeding Samantha Hancock whose term has expired, appointed as a behavior analyst engaged in providing clinical services, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
Jeana Koerber of 8110 Barony Point, Mattawan, Michigan 49071, succeeding Conny Raaymakers whose term has expired, appointed as a behavior analyst engaged in providing behavior analysis services to the Medicaid population in addition to providing clinical services, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
November 14, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 346 of 1966,
MCL 125.1421:
Evangelina Hernandez of 645 West Willow Street, Lansing, Michigan 48906, succeeding Tyrone Hamilton who has resigned, appointed as the designated resident member, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring March 10, 2026.
November 14, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 300 of 1980,
MCL 38.1322:
Michelle Dollis-Brady of 14165 Red Oak Drive, Van Buren Township, Michigan 48111, Wayne County, succeeding Alan Sonnanstine whose term has expired, appointed as a member of the general public with expertise in actuarial science or health insurance, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring March 30, 2026.
November 14, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 403 of 2004,
MCL 338.3620:
Wolfgang Mueller of 19578 Pierson Drive, Northville, Michigan 48167, Wayne County, reappointed to represent mixed martial artists, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Sharon Kelly-Person of 25270 Waycross, Southfield, Michigan 48033, Oakland County, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Anne Morrell of 1475 Antler Court, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, Oakland County, reappointed to represent mixed martial artists, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Josh Bocks of 22323 Beech Knoll Drive, Macomb, Michigan 48044, Macomb County, reappointed to represent mixed martial artists, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Tarick Salmaci of 7 Adams Lane, Dearborn, Michigan 48120, Wayne County, succeeding Donald Weatherspoon whose term has expired, appointed to represent boxing, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Tammy Timlin of 13085 Speckledwood Drive, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, Clinton County, reappointed to represent mixed martial artists, for a term commencing November 14, 2024, and expiring June 5, 2028.
Respectfully, Gretchen Whitmer Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 224g.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 410d.
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 and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled “An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the officers and members of said department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their compensation; to provide for their removal from office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929,” (MCL 28.1 to 28.16) by adding section 5a.
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 and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 14 and 14a (MCL 28.434 and 28.434a), section 14 as amended by 2010 PA 295 and section 14a as amended by 2023 PA 19.
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 and Shink introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 239 and 239a (MCL 750.239 and 750.239a), as amended by 2010 PA 294.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 357c; 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 Regulatory Affairs.
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 41301, 41303, 41305, 41309, 41311, and 41323 (MCL 324.41301, 324.41303, 324.41305,
324.41309, 324.41311, and 324.41323), sections 41301 and 41303 as amended by 2018 PA 451,
section 41305 as amended by 2014 PA 537, section 41309 as amended by 2014 PA 541, sections 41311 and
41323 as amended by 2009 PA 52.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2018 PA 528.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Polehanki introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2023 PA 111.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3829 (MCL 500.3829), as amended by 2018 PA 429.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Singh introduced
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 20g (MCL 38.20g), as amended by 1987 PA 241.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senators Camilleri, Chang and Geiss introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding sections 1164, 1164a, 1164c, 1164d, 1164e, and 1164f.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Chang and Geiss introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1526c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Geiss and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164f.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator McMorrow introduced
A bill to allow qualified municipalities to impose a ticket enhancement fee on the admission charge to an entertainment event in this state; to limit the rate of the ticket enhancement fee; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, distribution, and enforcement of the ticket enhancement fee; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for certain remedies, sanctions, and penalties; and to allow the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Community Development.
Senator McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 14c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16225.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2203 (MCL 600.2203), as added by 2012 PA 362, and by adding sections 1459, 2170, 2203a, and 2980.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10a (MCL 247.660a), as amended by 1992 PA 137.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
An act to prohibit landlords from requiring certain disclosures from certain applicants for rental units; to provide exceptions; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; 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 Housing and Human Services.
Senators Irwin and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 445.903 and 445.904), section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 152 and section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 251. The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 2011 PA 98, entitled “Fair and open competition in governmental construction act,” by amending the title and sections 5, 7, 9, and 13 (MCL 408.875, 408.877, 408.879, and 408.883), as amended by 2012 PA 238, and by adding section 5a; 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 Labor.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9204 and 17744e (MCL 333.9204 and 333.17744e), section 9204 as amended by 2023 PA 97 and section 17744e as amended by 2022 PA 176.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1483 (MCL 600.1483), as amended by 2012 PA 608.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2922 (MCL 600.2922), as amended by 2005 PA 270.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Moss, Chang and Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by repealing section 5210 (MCL 333.5210). The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary,
and Public Safety.
Senators Chang, Moss and Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 449a (MCL 750.449a), as amended by 2014 PA 326.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Irwin, Moss and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1937 PA 144, entitled “Uniform criminal extradition act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3a, 5, and 12 (MCL 780.1, 780.2, 780.3a, 780.5, and 780.12).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter I and section 7 of chapter XVI (MCL 761.1 and 776.7), section 1 of chapter I as amended by 2017 PA 2, and by adding section 1h to chapter IV.
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 repealing sections 107a and 107b (MCL 400.107a and 400.107b).
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 Housing and Human Services.
A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled “Powers of appointment act of 1967,” by amending sections 5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and 556.124), section 5a as added and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 485.
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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled “Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11.
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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.
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 create the call center jobs retention act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to impose certain duties on certain employers; 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 Labor.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 15.
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.
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2023 PA 278.
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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406tt.
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 sections 17703, 17704, 17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.17703, 333.17704, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17709,
333.17744, 333.17751, and 333.17757), sections 17703, 17707, 17708, 17751, and 17757 as amended by
2023 PA 97, section 17704 as amended by 2018 PA 41, section 17709 as amended by 2020 PA 142, and section 17744 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and by adding section 17744g.
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 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1313a.
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 Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1313b.
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 Education.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 12.257 and 12.258), section 7 as amended by 2023 PA 139 and section 8 as amended by 2014 PA 504.
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 2003 PA 296, entitled “Michigan early stage venture investment act of 2003,” by amending sections 7, 31, and 33 (MCL 125.2237, 125.2261, and 125.2263), section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 192 and
section 31 as amended by 2015 PA 193.
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 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 88b, 88f, and 88h (MCL 125.2088b, 125.2088f, and 125.2088h), section 88b as amended by 2014 PA 505, section 88f as amended by 2012 PA 221, and section 88h as amended by 2012 PA 145, and by adding section 88u.
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 2006 PA 563, entitled “An act to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.
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 Local Government.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 2a of chapter IV (MCL 764.2a), as amended by 2016 PA 326.
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 Local Government.
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.
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 Local Government.
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.
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 Local Government.
A bill to provide for peer-to-peer car sharing; to impose obligations on and provide rights to persons that operate peer-to-peer car sharing, shared vehicle owners, and shared vehicle drivers; to provide for liability for personal injuries and property damage in peer-to-peer car sharing; to provide for responsibilities of insurers; and to provide 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 Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1202, 3009, 3037, 3101, and 3113 (MCL 500.1202, 500.3009, 500.3037, 500.3101, and 500.3113), section 1202 as
amended by 2020 PA 266, section 3009 as amended by 2019 PA 22, section 3037 as amended by 2016
PA 346, and sections 3101 and 3113 as amended by 2019 PA 21, and by adding sections 130 and 3018. The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 401, 675a, and 675c (MCL 257.401, 257.675a, and 257.675c), section 401 as amended by 2002 PA 652 and sections 675a and 675c as amended by 2000 PA 268, and by adding section 675e.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, November 14:
House Bill Nos. 4863 4864 5906 5907 5908 5909 5949 5950 5951
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, November 14, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 6108 6109 6110 6111 6112 6113 6114 6115 6116 6117 6118 6119 6120
6121 6122 6123 6124 6125 6126 6127 6128 6129 6130 6131 6132 6133
6134 6135 6136 6137 6138 6139 6140 6141 6142 6143 6144 6145 6146
6147 6148
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, November 15, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117 1118 1119 1120 1121 1122 1123
1124 1125 1126 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133
Committee Reports
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services reported
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 105a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Veronica Klinefelt Chairperson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, Santana and Outman
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 15 (MCL 445.902, 445.904, 445.905, 445.910, and 445.915), the title as amended
by 2022 PA 153, section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 189, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 251, and section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 296, and by adding sections 4a, 5a, 8a, and 21a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Mary Cavanagh Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri Nays: Senators Huizenga and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
An act to provide for the establishment of history museum authorities; to provide for the powers and duties of a history museum authority; to authorize the levy and collection of a property tax by a history museum authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Mary Cavanagh Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga Nays: Senator Theis
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703, and 803 (MCL 125.4201, 125.4301, 125.4402, 125.4523, 125.4603, 125.4703, and
125.4803), section 402 as amended by 2023 PA 312. With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Mary Cavanagh Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga Nays: Senator Theis
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2023 PA 90.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Mary Cavanagh Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga Nays: Senator Theis
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Theis
Excused: Senator Daley
The Committee on Appropriations reported
A bill to amend 2020 PA 68, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant recipient act,” by amending sections 11, 15, and 21 (MCL 390.1711, 390.1715, and 390.1721), as amended by 2022 PA 252.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Damoose and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Albert, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
A bill to amend 2020 PA 84, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant act,” by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL 390.1701 and 390.1705), as amended by 2022 PA 251.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Damoose and Huizenga
Nays: Senators Albert, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
A bill to create the office of the tribal legislative liaison; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the liaison, and the legislative council.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga and Outman
Nays: Senator Theis
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Excused: Senator McDonald Rivet
The Committee on Education reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 503 (MCL 380.503), as amended by 2023 PA 34.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri Nays: Senator Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
The Committee on Education reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 553 (MCL 380.553), as amended by 2011 PA 277.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri Nays: Senator Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
The Committee on Education reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1311e (MCL 380.1311e), as amended by 2009 PA 205.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 523 (MCL 380.523), as amended by 2011 PA 277.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
The Committee on Education reported
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 504a, 506, 525, 527, 557, 560, 1311h, and 1311k (MCL 380.504a, 380.506, 380.525, 380.527, 380.557, 380.560, 380.1311h,
and 380.1311k), section 504a as amended and sections 525 and 527 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 506 as added by 1993 PA 362, sections 557 and 560 as added by 2009 PA 205, section 1311h as amended by 2012 PA 620, and section 1311k as added by 1999 PA 23.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang and Camilleri Nays: Senators Damoose and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Dayna Polehanki Chairperson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Polehanki (C), Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson
Excused: Senator McDonald Rivet
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931c. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509r, 509aa, 509bb, 509cc, 512, 523b, 727, 728, 730, 731, 733, 765a, and 769 (MCL 168.509r, 168.509aa, 168.509bb, 168.509cc,
168.512, 168.523b, 168.727, 168.728, 168.730, 168.731, 168.733, 168.765a, and 168.769), section 509r as
amended by 2023 PA 258, section 509aa as amended by 2023 PA 86, sections 509bb and 509cc as added by
1994 PA 441, section 523b as added and sections 765a and 769 as amended by 2023 PA 81, section 727 as amended by 2004 PA 92, sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 726c, 726d, and 726e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported
A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled “Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981,” (MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Mallory McMorrow Chairperson
Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Mallory McMorrow Chairperson
Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber
Excused: Senators McDonald Rivet and Lindsey
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber and Bellino Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Hauck, Webber and Bellino Excused: Senators Santana and Lauwers
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2017 PA 95.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 1994 PA 158.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled “Wrongful imprisonment compensation act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754, 691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by 2020 PA 43.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5104, 700.5106, 700.5310, 700.5313, and 700.5409),
section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463, and by adding section 5106a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5305, 5314, 5406, 5417, and 5418 (MCL 700.5305, 700.5314, 700.5406, 700.5417, and 700.5418),
section 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5406 as
amended by 2000 PA 464, and sections 5417 and 5418 as amended by 2000 PA 312, and by adding section 5314a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312, and 5416 (MCL 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5306, 700.5306a,
700.5312, and 700.5416), section 5303 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306 as amended by 2019
PA 170, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, and section 5312 as amended by 2000 PA 54. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5414 and 5415 (MCL 700.5414 and 700.5415) and by adding section 5312a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno and Irwin Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Excused: Senator Santana
In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:21 a.m.
Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate