No. 46
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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—excused Moss—present
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—excused Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—excused Runestad—present
Bumstead—excused Johnson—excused Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—excused
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—excused Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—excused Victory—present
Daley—excused McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—excused
Geiss—present
Senator Theis moved that Senators Bumstead, Daley, Hauck, Hoitenga, Johnson, Lauwers and McBroom be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator Camilleri be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Shink, Wojno and Irwin be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of all Senators admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Camilleri 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.
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.
12:03 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
During
the recess, Senator Klinefelt presented the 31st
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony in honor of the military personnel who served
during wartime. The ceremony was accompanied by the Morley S. Oates Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 701 Honor Guard and Kalamazoo Pipe Band.
Captain
Gabriel Marquez, chaplain of the Michigan National Guard, offered an
invocation.
Senator
Klinefelt and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist offered
remarks.
The
VFW Post 701 Honor Guard presented the colors.
Senator
Outman led the members of the Senate and guests in recital of the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Senator
Klinefelt introduced First Sergeant Andrew Schwallier
who sang the “National Anthem.”
Senator
Nesbitt acknowledged members of the Michigan Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs, and members of the Senate and House of Representatives who
have served in the military.
Senator
Hertel recognized Gold Star family members.
Senator Brinks introduced the keynote speaker, Terry J.
Sabo, director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Senator
Lindsey led a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives serving
their country.
Chaplain
Marquez offered a benediction.
Senator
Albert presented the history of “Taps,” and First Sergeant Andrew Schwallier
sounded “Taps.”
The
Kalamazoo Pipe Band performed “Amazing Grace.”
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Department of State
May 21, 2026
State of Michigan
Certificate of Election
We, the undersigned members of the Board of State Canvassers, have
determined from an examination of the returns received by the Secretary of
State for the May 5, 2026 Special General Election that,
Chedrick
Greene
was duly
elected
State Senator
for the
partial term ending January 1, 2027.
Richard Houskamp Chairperson
Mary Ellen Gurewitz Vice Chairperson BOARD
Paul Cordes Member OF
Heather Cummings Member STATE CANVASSERS
[SEAL] In
witness whereof, I have hereto
attached
my signature and the Great
Seal
of the State of Michigan, at
Lansing,
on May 21, 2026.
Jocelyn
Benson
Secretary
of State
The communication was referred to the
Secretary for record.
Oath of Office
A swearing in was conducted for Senator Greene, who took and subscribed to the Constitutional Oath of Office, which was administered by Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, and entered upon the performance of his duties as Senator.
Senator Singh moved that when the Senate
adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on Wednesday, May 27, it stand
adjourned until Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Lindsey, Daley, Bellino, McBroom, Huizenga, Hauck, Webber, Runestad, Victory, Damoose, Outman, Hoitenga and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 997, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2023 PA 20.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Lindsey, Daley, Bellino, McBroom, Huizenga, Hauck, Webber, Runestad, Victory, Damoose, Outman, Hoitenga and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 998, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2023 PA 94.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Singh introduced
Senate Bill No. 999, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2567 and 2567a (MCL 600.2567 and 600.2567a), section 2567 as amended by 2016 PA 224 and section 2567a as amended by 2022 PA 271, and by adding section 2567b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senators Bayer, Damoose, Shink, Geiss, Chang, Cavanagh, Polehanki and Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No. 1000, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 109w and 109x.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Damoose, Bayer, Shink, Geiss, Chang, Cavanagh, Polehanki and Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No. 1001, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109v.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Shink, McMorrow, Geiss, Bayer, Damoose, Klinefelt and Polehanki introduced
Senate Bill No. 1002, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 181, entitled “An act to authorize the board of a school district to award high school diplomas to World War II veterans and Korean conflict veterans under certain circumstances; and to prescribe duties and responsibilities of certain state officers and officials,” (MCL 35.341 to 35.343) by amending the title, as amended by 2003 PA 203, and by adding section 341a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Shink, Chang, Geiss and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1003, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 503, 2106, and 2165 (MCL 324.503, 324.2106, and 324.2165), sections 503 and 2106 as amended by 2018 PA 240 and section 2165 as amended by 2022 PA 2, and by adding section 502c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senators McBroom, Daley, Lauwers, Santana and Victory introduced
Senate Bill No. 1004, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 344, entitled “Agricultural marketing and bargaining act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 290.704), as amended by 2012 PA 119.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senators Wojno and Webber introduced
Senate Bill No. 1005, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Webber and Wojno introduced
Senate Bill No. 1006, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Bayer, Shink, Polehanki and Cavanagh introduced
Senate Bill No. 1007, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Chang, Bayer, Shink, Polehanki and Cavanagh introduced
Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1.
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. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2024 PA 117, and by adding chapter 8F.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Anthony introduced
Senate Bill No. 1010, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 7A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Hertel, Klinefelt, Polehanki, Camilleri and McMorrow introduced
Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 71A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, May 19, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5983 5984 5985 5986 5987 5988 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5994
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 20, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 979 980 981
House Bill Nos. 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005
Committee Reports
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 608, entitled
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by repealing sections 101, 103, 105, 201, 211, 213, 215, 217, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513, 515, 601, 602, 603, 605, 607, 609, and 801 (MCL 333.29101, 333.29103, 333.29105, 333.29201, 333.29211, 333.29213, 333.29215, 333.29217, 333.29301, 333.29303, 333.29305, 333.29307, 333.29309, 333.29311, 333.29313, 333.29401, 333.29403, 333.29405, 333.29407, 333.29409, 333.29501, 333.29503, 333.29505, 333.29507, 333.29509, 333.29511, 333.29513, 333.29515, 333.29601, 333.29602, 333.29603, 333.29605, 333.29607, 333.29609, and 333.29801).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 609, entitled
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 107 (MCL 333.29107).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
House Bill No. 4004, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino
Nays: Senator Lauwers
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:13 p.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate