No. 79

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 18, 2025.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.

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

Albert—present Hauck—excused 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—excused

Bumstead—excused Johnson—present Santana—present

Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present

Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present

Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present

Cherry—present McBroom—present Victory—present

Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present

Damoose—excused McMorrow—present Wojno—present

Geiss—present

Senator Kevin Daley of the 26th District offered the following invocation:

Gracious heavenly Father, we humbly come before You to ask Your mercy on us and our great state. We ask that in times of uncertainty, we may be guided by hope, and may by our actions bring healing to those around us. We pray that You continue to watch over our fellow man and grant wisdom and peace to those navigating hardship. We thank You for the gift of life and for the gift of feeling empathy and love toward one another. United in faith and purpose we offer this prayer, trusting that You will hear our plea. May our great state continue to be blessed. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Bumstead, Damoose, Runestad and Hauck be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Brinks entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Irwin moved that Senators Anthony, Camilleri, Geiss, Shink and Singh be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Rosemary Bayer

September 17, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name please be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 245, introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin on April 23, 2025.

Sincerely,

Rosemary Bayer

13th Senate District

State Senator

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

11:32 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

During the recess, Senators Singh, Anthony, Camilleri, Shink and Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Singh moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Monday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on Monday, September 22, it stand adjourned until Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

House Bill No. 4524

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 bills:

Senate Bill No. 413

Senate Bill No. 293

Senate Bill No. 294

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 413, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA 496.

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. 228 Yeas—33

Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki

Anthony Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bayer Hertel McBroom Shink

Bellino Hoitenga McCann Singh

Brinks Huizenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Irwin Moss Victory

Cavanagh Johnson Nesbitt Webber

Chang Klinefelt Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—4

Bumstead Damoose Hauck Runestad

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 293, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.

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. 229 Yeas—29

Anthony Geiss Lauwers Santana

Bayer Hertel McCann Shink

Brinks Hoitenga McMorrow Singh

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Theis

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Victory

Chang Johnson Outman Webber

Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki Wojno

Daley

Nays—4

Albert Bellino Lindsey McBroom

Excused—4

Bumstead Damoose Hauck Runestad

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 294, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452.

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. 230 Yeas—29

Anthony Geiss Lauwers Santana

Bayer Hertel McCann Shink

Brinks Hoitenga McMorrow Singh

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Theis

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Victory

Chang Johnson Outman Webber

Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki Wojno

Daley

Nays—4

Albert Bellino Lindsey McBroom

Excused—4

Bumstead Damoose Hauck Runestad

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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 Hertel as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:

House Bill No. 4524, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending the title and sections 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (MCL 565.101, 565.101a, 565.102, 565.103, 565.104, 565.105, 565.106, and 565.108), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2024 PA 20, section 1a as added and section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 154, sections 2 and 5 as amended by 2018 PA 572, and section 4 as amended by 2022 PA 235, and by adding section 5a.

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

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. 71

Senate Resolution No. 72

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

Senator Camilleri offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 71.

A resolution to recognize September 21, 2025, as Maltese American Heritage Day.

Whereas, Malta is a country in the central Mediterranean Sea with a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years; and

Whereas, Because of its strategic location, this archipelago of six islands has been a naval asset for centuries and was also instrumental in World War II. After coming under siege by Axis Powers, the ensuing Allied offensive to regain the island was successful and instrumental in the following North African campaign; and

Whereas, Malta would eventually gain its independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964 and became a republic in 1974; and

Whereas, Today, Malta is a unitary multiparty republic, with a parliament consisting of a unicameral House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Despite its small geographic size, Malta is the fourth most densely populated country in Europe and the eighth most in the world, with a population of nearly 450,000 spread across approximately 121 square miles; and

Whereas, Among other unique attributes, Malta boasts three United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) heritage sites, delicious cuisine, world-renowned diving, and other recreational opportunities on its stunning coastline, with some of the oldest freestanding structures in the world; and

Whereas, The United States is fortunate to be home to more than 38,000 Maltese Americans. The 2013 American Community Survey estimates that over 12,900 Michiganders are Maltese immigrants or children of Maltese immigrants, making the Metro Detroit area the largest concentration of Maltese Americans in the nation; and

Whereas, Michiganders of Maltese descent, from the auto workers that helped build Michigan into an industrial powerhouse, to the entrepreneurs who opened restaurants that are still serving the Metro Detroit community today, have employed the Maltese values of creativity, perseverance, and relentless hard work to build a better future for their families and the communities they call home; and

Whereas, Both the state of Michigan and the United States of America have been enriched by the contributions of Maltese Americans in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy; and

Whereas, Maltese American residents are proudly served in Michigan by the Maltese American Benevolent Society in Detroit and the Maltese American Community Club in Dearborn; and

Whereas, Michigan views cultural diversity as a strength and welcomes the opportunity to honor our fellow Michiganders of Maltese descent for their lasting and expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 21, 2025, as Maltese American Heritage Day. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Maltese Americans to this state and to this country.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Camilleri’s statement is as follows:

I rise today to support my resolution celebrating Maltese American Heritage Day on September 21. You heard about one side of my heritage yesterday, and now you get to hear about the other side today. You know, Malta and Mexico don’t meet anywhere else in the world but in Detroit, so thank you to the auto industry for making my existence possible.

Malta is a small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea made up of three islands Malta, Comino, and Gozo. Geographically and culturally, Malta is at the crossroads between cultures. Maltese food and the Maltese language are effectively a mix of Italian and Arabic. Merhaba means welcome. Grazzi means thank you. My Palestinian wife was shocked to learn how close the Maltese language is to Arabic, like Hobz biz-zejt—which means bread with oil in both languages. Five hundred thousand strong on the Islands, and hundreds of thousands more in the U.S., Canada, England, and Australia—we are a small but strong community.

I’m very proud to be standing here today as the first Maltese American to ever be elected to the Michigan Legislature. From the time that I first took office in 2017, it’s been my honor each year to recognize this date which is so significant to not only Maltese Americans, but to those of Maltese heritage across the globe. Literally, this resolution has printed in publications across the world.

Sixty years ago, the people of Malta gained sovereignty and independence after centuries of foreign rule and colonization. The importance of this day cannot be overstated—we also know here in America what British rule was like.

Like so many other families, my nannu and my nanna packed up my father and his siblings and left Malta in the 1960’s in pursuit of the American dream and the opportunities offered here in Michigan. The Maltese community flourished right here, helping transform our region into the automotive leader it is today, and contributing greatly to Michigan’s culture in the decades that followed. Metro Detroit is home to the largest Maltese American population in the country. And for decades, the Maltese Clubs of Detroit and Dearborn have kept our traditions and customs alive, and I’m incredibly proud of all the work they’ve done to keep our communities together.

Just this week, we learned some good news, that the rest of America will have the chance to visit our beloved homeland with a direct flight from New York City to Malta starting next summer. We’re excited that Delta chose our country, making those connections even stronger. So, Happy Maltese American Heritage Day, and a special happy 98th birthday to my Nanna Stella.

Senator Singh offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 72.

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 1.104 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:

1.104 ELECTION OF SENATE OFFICERS

a) At the first session of a quadrennium, a President pro tempore, and two Assistant Presidents pro tempore shall be elected by a vote of a majority of the Senators elected and serving. All officers elected by the Senate hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or until the expiration of their Senate term, whichever occurs first.

b) Prior to the commencement of the quadrennium session, the majority party shall meet in an organizational caucus and elect a Majority Leader, Majority Floor Leader, Majority Whip, Majority Caucus Chairperson, Assistant Majority Leaders, Assistant Majority Floor Leaders, Assistant Majority Whip, and Assistant Majority Caucus Chairperson. At a similar organizational caucus, the minority party shall elect a Minority Leader, Minority Floor Leader, Minority Whip, Minority Caucus Chairperson, Assistant Minority Leader, Assistant Minority Floor Leader, Assistant Minority Whip, and Assistant Minority Caucus Chairperson.

c) All majority party Senate officers shall serve at the pleasure of the majority party caucus. All minority party Senate officers shall serve at the pleasure of the minority party caucus.

d) All majority and minority party caucuses shall be subject to Section 8 of the Open Meetings Act (see MCL 15.268).

Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 2.103 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:

2.103 STANDING COMMITTEES

The standing committees of the Senate shall be:

Appropriations (18 members)

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety (7 members)

Economic and Community Development (8 members)

Education (7 members)

Elections and Ethics (7 6 members)

Energy and Environment (13 members)

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection (8 members)

Government Operations (5 members)

Health Policy (10 members)

Housing and Human Services (11 members)

Labor (4 members)

Local Government (7 members)

Natural Resources and Agriculture (7 members)

Oversight (6 members)

Regulatory Affairs (11 members)

Transportation and Infrastructure (10 members)

Veterans and Emergency Services (5 members)

Statutory standing committees:

Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235)

Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103)

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026)

Library of Michigan Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 397.14)

Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws (2 members) (see MCL 4.1301)

Michigan Council on Future Mobility (2 members) (see MCL 257.665)

Michigan Law Revision Commission (2 members) (see MCL 4.1401)

Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors (5 members) (see MCL 4.1501).

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 231 Yeas—19

Anthony Chang Klinefelt Santana

Bayer Cherry McCann Shink

Brinks Geiss McMorrow Singh

Camilleri Hertel Moss Wojno

Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki

Nays—14

Albert Huizenga McBroom Theis

Bellino Johnson Nesbitt Victory

Daley Lauwers Outman Webber

Hoitenga Lindsey

Excused—4

Bumstead Damoose Hauck Runestad

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

Protest

Senator Nesbitt, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 72 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the resolution be printed as his reasons for voting “no”.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Nesbitt’s statement is as follows:

I rise to give my “no” vote explanation, not because I take issue with the Senator nominated but because this move by the majority represents a break in the long tradition of bipartisanship in this chamber. There’s always been an official role reserved in this chamber for a member of the minority party. As this term began, I was proud to nominate the Senator from the 16th District as Associate President pro tempore, a nomination that was seconded by the Majority Leader. Unfortunately after being caught off-guard and frankly embarrassed by a simple procedural move, Democrats revoked his position, changed the game, changed the rules, and the response to their own mistake was to blame it on someone else.

Now, many, many months later, we find ourselves at a point in time in our nation and in this chamber when there are calls for more civility, more respectful dialogue, and more bipartisanship. Yet, this rule change is an opportunity to prove those words aren’t just lip service by electing a member of the minority party to this position. You could restore an important bipartisan tradition in this chamber that was taken away by the majority party. Instead it appears you are poised to once again choose the path of partisanship. Why? Why do Democrats find themselves in this position of needing to appoint one of their own to a position traditionally held by the minority party? Because the Lieutenant Governor can’t be bothered to show up to work. We’ve only seen him preside in this chamber five times since January. Talk about state employees taking advantage of remote work.

Mr. President, unlike our Lieutenant Governor, the Senator from the 16th District is actually here. Democrats should take this opportunity to take up their words of bipartisanship and cooperation by electing him as an Assistant President pro tempore. In the meantime, I ask for a “no” vote on this Democratic rule change.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

September 17, 2025

Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.105, I hereby announce the removal of Senator Santana from the following committees:

• Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics

• Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services

I would also like to appoint Senator Polehanki to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Winnie Brinks

Senate Majority Leader

The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Assistant President Pro Tempore

The President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss, announced that the next order of business was the election of an Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate.

Senator Brinks nominated Senator Cherry as an Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate.

Senator Singh seconded the nomination.

Senator Nesbitt nominated Senator Bellino as an Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate.

Senator Lauwers seconded the nomination.

The question being on the election of Senator Cherry as an Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate,

The election was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 232 Yeas—19

Anthony Chang Klinefelt Santana

Bayer Cherry McCann Shink

Brinks Geiss McMorrow Singh

Camilleri Hertel Moss Wojno

Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki

Nays—14

Albert Huizenga McBroom Theis

Bellino Johnson Nesbitt Victory

Daley Lauwers Outman Webber

Hoitenga Lindsey

Excused—4

Bumstead Damoose Hauck Runestad

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

Oath of Office

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, took and subscribed to the Constitutional Oath of Office, which was administered by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, and entered upon the discharge of his respective duties.

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.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:59 a.m.

1:24 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 553, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 703, 705, and 710 (MCL 125.4703, 125.4705, and 125.4710).

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

Senators Webber, Chang, Wojno and Polehanki introduced

Senate Bill No. 554, entitled

A bill to establish the blue envelope program; 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 Webber and Huizenga introduced

Senate Bill No. 555, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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

Senators Webber and Huizenga introduced

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

A bill to amend 2015 PA 160, entitled “Michigan achieving a better life experience (ABLE) program act,” (MCL 206.981 to 206.997) by adding section 3a.

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

Senators Webber, Klinefelt, Huizenga and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 557, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679.

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

Senators Klinefelt, Webber, Huizenga and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 558, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending the title and sections 7 and 9 (MCL 125.2007 and 125.2009), the title as amended by 2005 PA 225, section 7 as amended by 2020 PA 358, and section 9 as amended by 2024 PA 117, and by adding section 88v.

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

Senators Moss, Webber and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 559, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” (MCL 12.251 to 12.262) by adding sections 11a and 11b.

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

Senators Webber, Moss and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 560, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 12.252), the title as amended by 2005 PA 232 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174.

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

Senators Cherry, Webber and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

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

Senators Irwin, Polehanki, Chang, McMorrow, Geiss, Cavanagh and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 562, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2022 PA 266.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 563, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending section 77 (MCL 259.77), as amended by 1996 PA 370.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 564, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 8715 (MCL 324.8715), as amended by 2021 PA 123.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 565, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 12.253a), as added by 2023 PA 174.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 566, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending sections 625 and 835 (MCL 418.625 and 418.835), section 625 as amended by 2012 PA 83 and section 835 as amended by 2011 PA 266.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 567, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 13a (MCL 400.713a), as amended by 2018 PA 557.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 568, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 2c (MCL 29.2c), as amended by 2006 PA 189.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 569, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21919 and 21920 (MCL 333.21919 and 333.21920), section 21919 as amended and section 21920 as added by 2023 PA 273.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 570, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 21311a (MCL 333.21311a), as added by 2017 PA 167, and by adding section 21311b.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 571, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 338.2205), as amended by 2004 PA 263.

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

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 572, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled “Ski area safety act of 1962,” by amending sections 6 and 16 (MCL 408.326 and 408.336), section 6 as amended by 1981 PA 86.

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

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 573, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4, and by adding sections 51a and 695a; 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 Appropriations.

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 574, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as amended by 2024 PA 188.

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

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 575, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled “Revised municipal finance act,” by amending sections 303 and 319 (MCL 141.2303 and 141.2319), section 303 as amended by 2011 PA 5 and section 319 as amended by 2002 PA 541.

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

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 576, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 475.

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

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 577, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 325.1009), as amended by 2021 PA 107.

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

Senator Klinefelt introduced

Senate Bill No. 578, entitled

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 sections 10a and 11g (MCL 247.660a and 247.661g), section 10a as amended by 1992 PA 137 and section 11g as added by 2016 PA 246.

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

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 579, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 301, 3101, 3104, 3110, 3118, 3120, 3122, 3132, 3306, 4104, 4112, 5519, 11108, 11109, 11123, 11153, 11509, 11512, 11525a, 11717b, 12109, 12112, 16904, 17303, 17317, 30104, 30109, 31509, 32312, 32513, 32707, 32723, 33911, 33929, 61525, 61525a, 62509, 62509a, 63103d, 63205, 63215, 63405, 63413, and 63711 (MCL 324.301, 324.3101, 324.3104, 324.3110, 324.3118, 324.3120, 324.3122, 324.3132, 324.3306, 324.4104, 324.4112, 324.5519, 324.11108, 324.11109, 324.11123, 324.11153, 324.11509, 324.11512, 324.11525a, 324.11717b, 324.12109, 324.12112, 324.16904, 324.17303, 324.17317, 324.30104, 324.30109, 324.31509, 324.32312, 324.32513, 324.32707, 324.32723, 324.33911, 324.33929, 324.61525, 324.61525a, 324.62509, 324.62509a, 324.63103d, 324.63205, 324.63215, 324.63405, 324.63413, and 324.63711), section 301 as amended by 2018 PA 240, section 3101 as amended by 2015 PA 247, sections 3104, 3110, 3118, 3120, 4104, 11153, 30104, 30109, 32312, and 32513 as amended by 2021 PA 91, sections 3122, 4112, 11525a, 17303, and 17317 as amended by 2023 PA 140, section 3132 as added by 1997 PA 29, section 3306 as amended by 2014 PA 253, section 5519 as added by 2024 PA 56, section 11108 as amended by 2013 PA 73, section 11109 as added by 2018 PA 689, section 11123 as amended by 2014 PA 254, sections 11509 and 11512 as amended by 2022 PA 245, section 11717b as amended by 2008 PA 492, sections 12109 and 12112 as amended by 2017 PA 90, section 16904 as amended by 2014 PA 543, sections 31509, 61525, and 62509 as amended by 2004 PA 325, section 32707 as amended by 2008 PA 182, section 32723 as amended by 2008 PA 180, sections 33911 and 33929 as amended by 2006 PA 496, section 61525a as added by 1998 PA 252, section 62509a as added by 1998 PA 467, section 63103d as amended by 2011 PA 214, sections 63205 and 63215 as added by 2004 PA 449, sections 63405 and 63413 as added by 2017 PA 40, and section 63711 as added by 1995 PA 57.

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

House Bill No. 4282, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

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.

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.

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.

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

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.

House Bill No. 4664, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2021 PA 43.

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.

House Bill No. 4700, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.

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.

House Bill No. 4713, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled “The health care false claim act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4714, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4715, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4716, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4717, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4718, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4719, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, September 17:

House Bill Nos. 4282 4515 4595 4700

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, September 16, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4946 4947 4948 4949 4950 4951 4952 4953 4954 4955 4956 4957 4958 4959 4960 4961 4962 4963 4964 4965 4966 4967 4968

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, September 17, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4969 4970 4971 4972 4973 4974 4975 4976 4977 4978 4979

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, September 18, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552

Committee Reports

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4524, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending the title and sections 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (MCL 565.101, 565.101a, 565.102, 565.103, 565.104, 565.105, 565.106, and 565.108), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2024 PA 20, section 1a as added and section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 154, sections 2 and 5 as amended by 2018 PA 572, and section 4 as amended by 2022 PA 235, and by adding section 5a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Excused: Senators Singh and Hauck

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno, Bayer and McMorrow

Excused: Senators Theis and Runestad

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Daley

Excused: Senator Theis

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), Brinks, McCann and Nesbitt

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, September 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office

Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:33 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate