No. 16
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF
2025
Senate Chamber,
Lansing, Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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.
The roll was called
by the Assistant 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—excused 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 McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Jim Runestad
of the 23rd District offered the following invocation:
Let us pause in gratitude for this
gathering and the opportunity to serve. May wisdom guide our decisions,
integrity shape our actions, and compassion lead our hearts. May we work
together for justice, unity, and the well-being of all. Strengthen us to lead
with humility, courage, and purpose. We hope for a better future as we begin
today. Amen.
The Secretary of the Senate, Daniel
Oberlin, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Theis moved that Senators
Lauwers and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators
Anthony, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hertel, Irwin, Moss, Polehanki,
Santana and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator
Camilleri be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
10:03 a.m.
10:37 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
During the recess, Senators Anthony,
Hertel, Shink, Moss, Polehanki, Cavanagh, Cherry and Santana entered the Senate
Chamber.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Irwin entered the Senate
Chamber.
Senator
Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for
consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The
motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated
Senator Shink as Chairperson.
After
some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant
Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to
the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 41, entitled
A
bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
Senate Bill No. 52, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority
act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20,
23, 24, and 25 (MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.113, 120.114,
120.114a, 120.116, 120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and 120.125), the title
as amended and section 14a as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18 as
amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding
section 19a.
Senate Bill No. 27, entitled
A
bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled “An act to create certain entities in the
Michigan strategic fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities on those
entities and on certain state employees and public employees; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by
2010 PA 337.
The bills were placed on the order of
Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of
the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the
following bill:
Senate
Bill No. 55, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2024; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations;
and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The following is the amendment
recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 11, line 27, after “$” by inserting “0”.
The Senate agreed to the amendment
recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed
on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a
substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 56, entitled
A
bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by
amending sections 11 and 236 (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1836), section 11 as amended
by 2024 PA 148 and section 236 as amended by 2024 PA 120, and by adding
section 201i.
Substitute
(S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute
recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was
placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
During the Committee of the Whole,
Senators Chang and Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded 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. 11
Senate
Resolution No. 12
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 2.
A concurrent resolution providing for a
joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives.
(For text of resolution, see Senate
Journal No. 14, p. 120.)
The House of Representatives has
adopted the concurrent resolution.
The
concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senate
Concurrent Resolution No. 3.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the
Joint Convention Rules for the Legislature.
(For text of resolution, see Senate
Journal No. 14, p. 120.)
The House of Representatives has
adopted the concurrent resolution.
The
concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator
Outman offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 11.
A
resolution to commemorate February 2025 as Michigan 2-1-1 Month.
Whereas,
Launched in 2002, Michigan 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to residents,
and connects them with thousands of both public and private health and human
services agencies and resources right in their communities- quickly, easily,
and confidentially; and
Whereas,
The 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone,
email, live chat, and online databases; and
Whereas,
Michigan 2-1-1 has supported the state during natural disasters, including
tornados, flooding, and cold snaps; and
Whereas,
In Michigan, 406,000 individuals contacted 2-1-1 for assistance with housing,
utility assistance, food assistance, job training, and other resources in just
the last year alone; and
Whereas,
We recognize 2-1-1’s service as a valued, community asset and are grateful to
the dedicated community care advocates for their efficient, effective, and
compassionate response to the growing needs of residents; and
Whereas,
Coinciding with February 11th (2-11), this month is appropriate for recognizing
the beneficial services available to Michigan taxpayers through 2-1-1; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved
by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate February
2025 as Michigan 2-1-1 Month. We aim to increase awareness about these
beneficial services to Michigan residents in need.
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bayer and Theis were named co-sponsors
of the resolution.
Senator
Huizenga offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 12.
A
resolution to designate February 20, 2025, as Conductive Education Day.
Whereas, Over 70 years ago in Hungary, Conductive
Education (CE) was developed by Dr. András Peto; and
Whereas,
CE is a unique teaching system that operates from a core belief in
neuroplasticity, the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural
pathways based on new experiences, and on the premise that no matter how severe
the disability, people can learn and improve when they are motivated; and
Whereas,
Children and adults with neuromotor impairments, such as stroke survivors and
individuals with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spina
bifida, or acquired brain injuries can use CE to maximizes their mobility and
independence; and
Whereas,
CE has the potential to make a significant, life-changing impact on the
motility and self-sufficiency of close to 9 million people in the United States
and Canada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate February 20,
2025, as Conductive Education Day. We encourage support for this important
program.
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senator Theis was named co-sponsor 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:
My resolution would
declare today, February 20, 2025, as Conductive Education Day in the state of
Michigan. Conductive education is a unique teaching system that provides tools
to help children and adults with disabilities. This model of teaching makes a
significant, life-changing impact on the independence of millions of Americans.
Conductive education is about increasing the freedoms for people with
disabilities. I am proud to say that our state provides people with
disabilities with the skills and support needed to improve their motor skills
and quality of life. I ask for your support.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
10:49 a.m.
11:07 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess until 2:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being
11:08 a.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration
of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator
Moss.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
2:01 p.m.
8:16 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senator Johnson
entered the Senate Chamber.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator
Singh introduced
Senate Bill No. 93, entitled
A
bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senators
Singh, Bellino, Lindsey, Damoose, Outman, Shink,
Chang, McMorrow and Hertel introduced
Senate Bill No. 94, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to
333.25211) by adding section 17757c.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Oversight.
Senators
Lindsey, Singh, Bellino, Damoose, Outman, Shink,
Chang, McMorrow and Hertel introduced
Senate Bill No. 95, entitled
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
Oversight.
Senators
Moss, McMorrow, Bayer and Hauck introduced
Senate Bill No. 96, 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
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Affairs.
Senators
Hauck, Moss, McMorrow and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 97, 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
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Affairs.
Senators
McMorrow, Moss, Bayer and Hauck introduced
Senate Bill No. 98, 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
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Affairs.
By unanimous consent the Senate
returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the Committee
on Regulatory Affairs be discharged from further consideration of the following
bill:
House
Bill No. 4002, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled “Earned
sick time act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL
408.962, 408.963, 408.964, 408.965, 408.966, 408.967, 408.968, 408.970,
408.971, and 408.972).
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of
General Orders.
Senator Singh moved that the rules be
suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be
placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
House
Bill No. 4002
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
8:18 p.m.
8:31 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
Messages from the House
Senate
Bill No. 8, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved
workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4d, 9, and 10
(MCL 408.932, 408.934, 408.934d, 408.939, and 408.940).
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
returned to the order of
General Orders
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
8:33 p.m.
10:31 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senator Lauwers
entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator
Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for
consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The
motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated
Senator Shink 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 with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4002, entitled
A
bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled “Earned sick time act,” by amending
sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL 408.962, 408.963, 408.964,
408.965, 408.966, 408.967, 408.968, 408.970, 408.971, and 408.972).
Substitute
(S-3).
The following are the amendments to the
substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend
page 9, line 5, after “in” by striking out “a purpose” and inserting “the
purposes”.
2. Amend
page 9, line 7, after “for” by
striking out “a purpose” and
inserting “the purposes”.
3. Amend
page 9, line 21, after “for” by
striking out “a purpose” and
inserting “the purposes”.
4. Amend page 10, line 3, by striking out the
balance of the line through “plan.”
on line 6.
5. Amend page 11, line 25, after “employer.” by inserting “Contributions required under the collective
bargaining agreement or other employment agreement for the paid sick leave plan
are due on the same schedule as the other fringe benefit funds or plans to
which the signatory employer must contribute.”.
6. Amend page 22, line 6, after “contract” by striking out “prevents compliance” and inserting “conflicts”.
7. Amend page 22, line 8, after “employee” by striking out the balance
of the subsection and inserting “on or
before February 21, 2022, the small employer is not required to comply with
this act until 3 years after the date that the employer first employs an
employee.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute as
amended recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted
was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate
returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the rules be
suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading
of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
House
Bill No. 4002
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator
Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House
Bill No. 4002
The
motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third
time:
House
Bill No. 4002, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled “Earned
sick time act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 12
(MCL 408.962, 408.963, 408.964, 408.965, 408.966, 408.967, 408.968, and
408.972) and by adding section 3a.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
Senator
Nesbitt offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, after “employs” by
striking out “1” and inserting “50”.
The question being on the adoption of
the amendment,
Senator Theis 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. 9 Yeas—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Nays—18
Anthony Cherry McCann Santana
Bayer Geiss McMorrow Shink
Brinks Hertel Moss Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki Wojno
Chang Klinefelt
Excused—1
Camilleri
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. 10 Yeas—26
Albert Hertel McBroom Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McCann Singh
Brinks Huizenga Moss Theis
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Daley Klinefelt Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers Polehanki Wojno
Hauck Lindsey
Nays—10
Anthony Chang Irwin Santana
Bayer Cherry McMorrow Shink
Cavanagh Geiss
Excused—1
Camilleri
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 require certain employers to
provide certain employees with paid medical leave for personal or family health
needs, as well as purposes related to domestic violence and sexual assault; to
specify the conditions for accruing and using paid medical leave; to prescribe
powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; and to
provide remedies and sanctions,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The
Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on
Wednesday, February 19, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 87 88 89 90 91 92
House Bill Nos. 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations –
Subcommittees –
EGLE
– Thursday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol
Building (517) 373‑2768
Military,
Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 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 10:44 p.m.
The President pro
tempore, Senator Moss declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 25,
2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL
OBERLIN
Secretary
of the Senate