No. 73

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 7, 2023.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Albert—present                                   Hauck—present                               Moss—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—excused                        Victory—present

Daley—present                                    McCann—present                            Webber—present

Damoose—present                               McDonald Rivet—present                Wojno—present

Geiss—present                                    McMorrow—present                       


 

Senator Jim Runestad of the 23rd District offered the following invocation:

O God our Father, we pray that the people of America, who have made such progress in material things, may now seek to grow in spiritual understanding. For we may have improved the means, but not improved the ends. We may have better ways of getting there, but we have no better places to go. We can save more time, but we are not making any better use of the time we have.

We need Thy help to do something about the world’s true problems—the problem of lying, which is called propaganda; the problem of selfishness, which is called self-interest; the problem of license, disguising itself as liberty; the problem of lust, masquerading as love; the problem of materialism, the hook which is baited with security.

Hear our prayers, O Lord, for the spiritual understanding which is better than political wisdom, that we may see our problems for what they are. This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Singh moved that Senator Chang be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Jeff Irwin

September 6, 2023

I wish to be removed as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 271.

                                                                                       Regards,

                                                                                       Jeff Irwin

                                                                                       District 15

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Hoitenga, Hauck, Bellino, Daley, Damoose, Theis, Runestad, Lindsey, Lauwers and Outman introduced

Senate Bill No. 468, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 240, entitled “Michigan state capitol historic site act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 4.1946).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

Senators Hoitenga, Damoose, Theis, Runestad and Lauwers introduced

Senate Bill No. 469, 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,” by amending section 5n (MCL 722.115n), as added by 2017 PA 256.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

Senator Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 470, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2023 PA 25.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.

 

 

Senators Chang, Bayer, Shink, Polehanki, Cavanagh, Moss, Wojno, Irwin, McMorrow, Geiss, Anthony and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 471, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4.

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, Bayer, Shink, Polehanki, Cavanagh, Moss, Wojno, Irwin, McMorrow, Geiss, Anthony and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), 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 Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 473, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 41.811), as amended by 2006 PA 608.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

 

 

Senators Anthony, Geiss, Polehanki, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McCann, Chang, Shink, Bayer, Wojno, Hertel, Brinks and Irwin introduced

Senate Bill No. 474, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2690, 2803, 2848, 2854, 9141, 10102, 16221, 16226, 16245, 16299, and 20115 (MCL 333.2690, 333.2803, 333.2848, 333.2854, 333.9141, 333.10102, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16245, 333.16299, and 333.20115), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386, section 2803 as amended by 2020 PA 54, sections 2848 and 20115 as amended and section 2854 as added by 2012 PA 499, section 9141 as added by 2004 PA 501, section 10102 as amended by 2008 PA 39, section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47, section 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 48, section 16245 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and section 16299 as amended by 2020 PA 375; 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 Housing and Human Services.

Senators Chang, Geiss, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Bayer, McCann, Shink, Wojno, Hertel, Brinks, Klinefelt, Irwin and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 475, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 10d of chapter II, sections 1a and 3 of chapter IV, section 6e of chapter V, section 4a of chapter IX, and sections 13k, 16d, and 16p of chapter XVII (MCL 762.10d, 764.1a, 764.3, 765.6e, 769.4a, 777.13k, 777.16d, and 777.16p), section 10d of chapter II, section 3 of chapter IV, and section 6e of chapter V as added and section 1a of chapter IV as amended by 2020 PA 394, section 4a of chapter IX as amended by 2019 PA 115, section 13k of chapter XVII as amended by 2018 PA 587, section 16d of chapter XVII as amended by 2023 PA 59, and section 16p of chapter XVII as amended by 2008 PA 467.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Geiss, McCann, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Chang, Shink, Bayer, Wojno, Hertel, Brinks, Klinefelt, Irwin and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 476, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 687, entitled “Born alive infant protection act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 333.1071).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Cavanagh, McCann, Geiss, Bayer, Polehanki, Chang, Shink, Wojno, Hertel, Brinks, Irwin and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 477, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 500, entitled “Pregnant and parenting student services act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 390.1595).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators McMorrow, McCann, Bayer, Geiss, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Shink, Chang, Wojno, Brinks, Irwin and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 478, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by repealing sections 109a, 109d, and 109e (MCL 400.109a, 400.109d, and 400.109e).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Bayer, Cavanagh, McCann, Shink, Chang, Wojno, Brinks, Irwin and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 479, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 108 and 109 (MCL 400.108 and 400.109), section 108 as amended by 2013 PA 107 and section 109 as amended by 2022 PA 98.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4829, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2021 PA 93; 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.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 67

Senate Resolution No. 68

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senators Wojno, Bellino, Huizenga, Damoose, Webber, Daley, Santana, Outman, Chang, Moss, McCann, Hertel, McMorrow, Polehanki, Camilleri, Brinks, Geiss, Klinefelt, Anthony, Cavanagh, Singh, Shink, Cherry, Irwin and Bayer offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 67.

A resolution to recognize September 2023 as National PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month.

Whereas, The PACE model enables nursing home-eligible individuals to live in the community as long as possible. PACE is successful at keeping more than 95 percent of its enrollees in the community and out of nursing homes; and

Whereas, PACE is a quickly growing care model that has been in operation for more than 30 years. Michigan’s first PACE program opened in 1995. Today, Michigan has 14 PACE organizations in 25 sites, serving over 5,000 participants; and

Whereas, The PACE Association of Michigan was formed in 2015 to support, safeguard, and expand Michigan PACE programs and initiatives through education and advocacy in order to enhance the lives of PACE participants and their caregivers; and

Whereas, During the pandemic, PACE organizations adapted the model in a number of ways to increase the safety of staff and participants. The programs provided further support and training for family caregivers when they are available to provide care. PACE programs have also utilized telemedicine interventions from telephone calls to specialized technology. They have worked to find new ways to engage participants who often miss their friends at the PACE center. Each PACE center also operates a clinic; and

Whereas, Programs like PACE deliver much needed medical and supportive services, encompassing the entire continuum of care and services for seniors with chronic care needs, while also maintaining independence for individuals in their home for as long as possible. This allows older adults who meet state eligibility criteria for nursing home level of care to continue living in the community with the coordination of the interdisciplinary team; and

Whereas, PACE programs are innovative as they assume full financial risk for all medical care and related services, including transportation, hospitalization, and long-term care, in return for capitated payments from Medicare and Medicaid. This controls costs for the state, while providing improved health outcomes and greater satisfaction for participants; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 2023 as National PACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Month.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senator Victory was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

 

Senator Wojno asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Wojno’s statement is as follows:

I’d like to ask for your support of my resolution today, declaring September as National PACE Month in the state of Michigan. As you know, Michigan has 26 PACE sites across our state working hard to help older adults live independently in their communities. Additionally, we have ten guests from throughout the state today representing PACE who are in the west Gallery. If they could please stand up and be recognized.

 

 

Senator Huizenga offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 68.

A resolution to recognize September 2023 as Cholesterol Education Month and September 1, 2023, as Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Awareness Day.

Whereas, The American Heart Association (AHA) defines cholesterol as a waxy, fat-like substance circulating in the blood; and

Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C); and

Whereas, LDL-C contributes to fatty build ups in the arteries, and HDL-C carries the LDL-C away from the arteries and back to the liver; and

Whereas, High cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia, is the chronic presence of high levels of LDL‑C in the blood that can lead to cardiovascular disease; and

Whereas, The AHA explains that cardiovascular disease can refer to a number of conditions including heart disease, atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart valve problems; and

Whereas, According to the CDC, nearly 94 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol; and

Whereas, The CDC estimates that someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds, but 80 percent of heart attacks are preventable; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) co-leads the Michigan Million Hearts Initiative along with AHA of Michigan, which is committed to the effective use of clinical and community strategies to diagnose and treat people with heart disease and its risk factors; and

Whereas, MDHHS’ Cardiovascular Disease Dashboard data from 2011-2019 found a 9.4 percent prevalence of cardiovascular disease among Michigan adults age 18 years and older; and

Whereas, Heart disease accounted for 76 percent of disease hospitalizations between 2016 and 2019, as reported by MDHHS; and

Whereas, AHA indicates that cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects minority populations; and

Whereas, AHA data also reports that, from 2015-2018, 60.1 percent of Black men and 58.8 percent of Black women over the age of 20 had cardiovascular disease, compared to 52.3 percent of Hispanic men, 42.7 percent of Hispanic women, 53.6 percent of white men, and 42.1 percent of white women; and

Whereas, Researchers with the Family Heart Foundation found that despite the availability of effective treatments for high cholesterol, 71 percent of hypercholesterolemia patients at high risk for heart attack and stroke never achieve LDL-C levels below recommended thresholds; and

Whereas, The LDL-C Action Summit, a consortium of the nation’s leading cardiovascular stakeholder groups, seeks to cut cardiovascular events in half by 2030; and

Whereas, The CDC’s Million Hearts Program is a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes between 2022 and 2027; and

Whereas, The CDC views high cholesterol as a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart and stroke; and

Whereas, September is recognized as national Cholesterol Education Month to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one’s LDL-C number; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 2023 as Cholesterol Education Month and September 1, 2023, as Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Awareness Day; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge healthcare providers to treat all cardiovascular disease patients in accordance with the American College of Cardiology’s treatment guidelines; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge MDHHS to update the state’s cardiovascular plan to accelerate quality improvements and measures to achieve improved health outcomes for cardiovascular disease patients.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Santana, Victory and Webber were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Senator Huizenga asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Huizenga’s statement is as follows:

Senate Resolution No. 68 recognizes September 2023 as Cholesterol Education Month and September 1, 2023, as Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Awareness Day. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, and high LDL cholesterol is a leading cause of the most-preventable disease. Unfortunately, many people don’t have a good understanding of their risk for heart disease or their cholesterol levels. Raising awareness can help address this problem and save lives.

There are two types of cholesterol—LDL, commonly known as bad cholesterol, contributes to fatty buildups in the arteries; and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or good cholesterol, carries the LDL away from the arteries and back to the liver.

The American Heart Association indicates that cardiovascular disease disproportionately affects minority populations. The data, in fact, reports that in 2015 to 2018, over 60 percent of Black men and nearly 59 percent of Black women over the age of 20 had cardiovascular disease; compared to 52 percent of Hispanic men and 42 percent of Hispanic women, and 53 percent of white men and 42 percent of white women.

September is recognized as National Cholesterol Education Month to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and the importance of knowing one’s cholesterol number. With this resolution, we urge Michigan residents to learn their LDL level, health care providers to follow the guidelines when treating all cardiovascular disease patients, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to update the state’s cardiovascular plan to improve health outcomes for patients.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5.

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize research and investment in non-technology treatment options for servicemembers and veterans who have psychological trauma as a result of military service.

Whereas, The men and women who voluntarily sign-up to serve our nation in the United States Armed Forces, and the additional uniformed services, generally do so with an understanding that such service may ultimately impact their physical and mental well-being. Even with this knowledge, they still answer the call to serve; and

Whereas, Members of the active-duty Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, and their reserve components, the Army and Air National Guard, may have experiences that increase the risk for developing behavioral health problems, including traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Effective treatment options for these conditions vary from servicemember to servicemember; and

Whereas, Upon return from a deployment, members of the reserve components and the National Guard are demobilized and must reintegrate back into civilian life, while simultaneously losing access to the full range of services offered by the military health system and having to emotionally deal with the same experiences as their active-duty counterparts; and

Whereas, Non-technology treatment options, such as buddy-to-buddy programs, controlled use of psychedelics in clinical settings, outdoor therapy, and easier access to service animals, among others, have shown promise to help veterans improve their mental health and find a new normal while dealing with the invisible wounds of war and service; and

Whereas, The families of servicemembers must also not be forgotten, and resources should be made available to help them understand and assist their loved ones who may be suffering from psychological trauma. Family members of servicemembers or veterans with behavioral health problems may experience family violence and aggression, lower parenting satisfaction, and child behavior problems. Resources should include services that will help family members deal with the impacts of their family members’ service; and

Whereas, The need to address veteran mental health is of key importance in Michigan. In 2021, it was reported that there were 554,281 veterans living in Michigan, making Michigan rank eleventh out of fifty‑three states and territories in veteran population. However, between 2016 and 2020, it was reported that there were 882 Michigan veterans who died by suicide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Congress, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize research and investment in non-technology treatment options for servicemembers and veterans who have psychological trauma as a result of military service; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, the Chair and Ranking Members of the Committees on Veterans Affairs and Armed Services, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:13 a.m.

 

10:49 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.

 

During the recess, Senator Chang entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

 

 

Senate Bill No. 134, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 1084 and 1091 (MCL 600.1084 and 600.1091), section 1084 as amended by 2017 PA 161 and section 1091 as amended by 2018 PA 591.

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 Lauwers moved that Senator Outman be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 135, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 83 and 304 (MCL 257.83 and 257.304), section 83 as added by 2020 PA 383 and section 304 as amended by 2020 PA 376.

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.

 

 

The House of Representatives returned, in accordance with the request of the Senate

House Bill No. 4356, 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 section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2023 PA 9.

The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

House Bill No. 4302, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 520d, 520e, and 520l (MCL 750.520d, 750.520e, and 750.520l), sections 520d and 520e as amended by 2012 PA 372 and section 520l as amended by 1988 PA 138.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-4) the Senate substitute (S-1).

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) as substituted (H-4) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “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,” by amending sections 520d, 520e, and 520l (MCL 750.520d, 750.520e, and 750.520l), sections 520d and 520e as amended by 2012 PA 372 and section 520l as amended by 2023 PA 77.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

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 bills:

Senate Bill No. 385

House Bill No. 4356

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 385, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 677 (MCL 168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120.

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. 448                                           Yeas—29

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Klinefelt                            Polehanki

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lauwers                            Santana

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McCann                             Shink

Brinks                                Hertel                                 McDonald Rivet                 Singh

Bumstead                           Huizenga                            McMorrow                        Victory

Camilleri                            Irwin                                  Moss                                 Webber

Cavanagh                           Johnson                             Nesbitt                               Wojno

Chang                                                                                                                   

 

 

                                                                      Nays—7

 

 

Bellino                               Hauck                                Lindsey                             Theis

Daley                                 Hoitenga                            Runestad                          

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

McBroom                          Outman                                                                      

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: President

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was announced:

House Bill No. 4356, 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 section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2023 PA 9.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.311 be suspended to permit reconsideration of the vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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. 449                                           Yeas—20

 

 

Anthony                             Chang                                Klinefelt                            Polehanki

Bayer                                 Cherry                               McCann                             Santana

Brinks                                Geiss                                 McDonald Rivet                 Shink

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Singh

Cavanagh                           Irwin                                  Moss                                 Wojno

 

 

                                                                     Nays—16

 

 

Albert                                Damoose                            Johnson                             Runestad

Bellino                               Hauck                                Lauwers                            Theis

Bumstead                           Hoitenga                            Lindsey                             Victory

Daley                                 Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

McBroom                          Outman                                                                      

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: President

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, September 6:

House Bill No.     4829

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, September 7, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      466    467

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Housing and Human Services – Tuesday, September 12, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

 

Local Government Tuesday, September 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board Tuesday, September 19, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

Transportation and Infrastructure – Tuesday, September 12, 3:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:57 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate