No. 37

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 25, 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—present                          Victory—present

Daley—present                                    McCann—present                            Webber—present

Damoose—present                               McDonald Rivet—present                Wojno—present

Geiss—present                                    McMorrow—present                       


 

Senator Mark E. Huizenga of the 30th District offered the following invocation:

Dear Lord, today as we gather in this Capitol, we ask that You give us humility. The work we conduct has consequences, and we have been bestowed great responsibility. Help us to conduct our business here today in Your honor and for Your glory.

As it says in Hebrews 6:10, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” We ask, Lord, that as we go about this work that we will in fact help those who need help.

We pray that You would provide healing for those suffering, peace for those with sadness, and wisdom for all who serve this great state of Michigan. In Your name we pray. Amen.

 

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

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Nesbitt and Webber be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Singh moved that Senators Brinks and Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.

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:

Senate Bill No. 185

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

 

Senators Webber and Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2009-21, MCL 445.1992:

Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission

Mr. Snehasis Gunguly of 47286 North Pointe Drive, Canton, Michigan 48187, county of Wayne, succeeding Angela Wang whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Peng (Peggy) Du of 25389 Harcourt Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, county of Oakland, succeeding David Han whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Mr. Kevin Nguyen of 270 Stevens Drive, Apt. 303, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Grace Lee whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Mr. Anterjot Singh Bains of 50772 Amberwood Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, county of Wayne, succeeding Joe Tasma whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Laurel Capobianco of 4090 Lake Vista Drive, Dexter, Michigan 48130, county of Washtenaw, filling a vacancy, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Anu Gopalakrishnan of 51008 Richard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, succeeding Reginald Pacis whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Article V, Section 29 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963:

Michigan Civil Rights Commission

Ms. Regina Gasco-Bentley of 1953 M-119, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, reappointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026.

Ms. Rosann Barker of 2183 Lakewood Street, Detroit, Michigan 48215, county of Wayne, succeeding Anupama Kosaraju whose term has expired, appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026.

 

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 230 of 1972, MCL 125.1503a:

State Construction Code Commission

Mr. Todd J. Drouillard of 6578 Torybrooke Circle, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent the field of architecture, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Frank Bayer of 18144 Millar, Clinton Township, Michigan 48036, county of Macomb, reappointed to represent municipal building inspectors, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Brad Bartholomew of 3025 Emerald Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, county of Kalamazoo, reappointed to represent industrial management, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Mark Lee of 315 Prospect Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49006, county of Kalamazoo, reappointed to represent residential builders, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Glenn Davis of 6927 Sandalwood Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent municipal building inspectors, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Jeffrey Zielke of 356 Nuthatch, Ortonville, Michigan 48462, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent municipal building inspectors, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

Mr. Phillip Copeland of 1025 Thompson Road, Holly, Michigan 48442, county of Genesee, reappointed to represent the field of premanufactured building, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring January 31, 2027.

 

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:

Michigan Corn Marketing Program Committee

Mr. Matthew Holyz of 445 West XY Avenue, Vicksburg, Michigan 49097, county of Kalamazoo, is reappointed to represent district 1 growers, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring March 5, 2026.

Mr. Ned Wyse of 11080 Frontier Road, Camden, Michigan 49232, county of Hillsdale, is reappointed to represent district 2 growers, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring March 5, 2026.

Mr. Dave Rupprecht of 7700 Waterman Road, Vassar, Michigan 48768, county of Tuscola, is reappointed to represent district 7 growers, for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring March 5, 2026.

 

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 164 of 1975, MCL 18.302:

Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

Ms. Consuela F. Barber Lopez of 4000 N. Campbell, Detroit, Michigan 48210, county of Wayne, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2026.

Ms. Monteze Morales of 1231 Banbury, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, county of Kalamazoo, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2026.

Ms. Abril Valdes-Siewert of 10424 Lincoln Drive, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2026.

Mr. Elias M. Gutierrez of 20867 Woodmont Street, Harper Woods, Michigan 48225, county of Wayne, succeeding Esperanza Cantu who has resigned, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2026.

Ms. Vanessa Guerra of 144 Goetz Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602, county of Saginaw, succeeding Monica Reyes whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2026.

Mr. Juan (Johnny) Rodriguez of 657 Anderson Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423, county of Ottawa, filling a vacancy, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2024.

 

April 13, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 186 of 1973, MCL 205.721 and 205.722:

Michigan Tax Tribunal

Mr. Joshua M. Wease of 5094 Chaggal Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, succeeding Steven Bieda who has resigned, appointed to represent attorneys, for a term commencing May 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2023.

 

April 18, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Article V, Section 28 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Public Act 286 of 1964, MCL 247.803:

Michigan State Transportation Commission

Ms. Rita Brown of 1825 E. Maple Road, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, succeeding Stephen Adamini whose term expired, appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing April 18, 2023 and expiring December 21, 2025.

Ms. Rhonda Welburn of 1570 Balmoral Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48203, county of Wayne, succeeding Todd Wyett whose term expired, appointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing April 18, 2023 and expiring December 21, 2025.

 

April 20, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 451 of 1994, MCL 324.76503:

Mackinac Island State Park Commission

Mr. Richard Manoogian of 15520 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing April 20, 2023 and expiring April 12, 2029.

Mr. Phillip Pierce of 535 Griswold Street, S.E., Suite 1680, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing April 20, 2023 and expiring April 12, 2029.

 

April 20, 2023

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17305:

Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Ms. Amanda Absher of 16409 Lannin Lane, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456, county of Ottawa, succeeding Ian Koffler whose term expired, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing April 20, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

April 20, 2023

Due to an error on the April 13, 2023 letter, I respectfully submit to the Senate the following corrected appointments to office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2009-21, MCL 445.1992:

Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission

Mr. Snehasis Gunguly of 47286 North Pointe Drive, Canton, Michigan 48187, county of Wayne, succeeding Angela Wang whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Peng (Peggy) Du of 25389 Harcourt Street, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, county of Oakland, succeeding David Han whose term has expired, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Mr. Kevin Nguyen of 270 Stevens Drive, Apt. 303, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Grace Lee whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Mr. Anterjot Singh Bains of 50772 Amberwood Road, Canton, Michigan 48188, county of Wayne, succeeding Joe Tasma whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Laurel Capobianco of 4090 Lake Vista Drive, Dexter, Michigan 48130, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Reginald Pacis whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

Ms. Anu Gopalakrishnan of 51008 Richard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, filling a vacancy, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring November 30, 2026.

 

April 21, 2023

Due to an error on the April 13, 2023 letter, I respectfully submit to the Senate the following corrected appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 164 of 1975, MCL 18.302:

Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

Ms. Consuela F. Barber Lopez of 4000 N. Campbell, Detroit, Michigan 48210, county of Wayne, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2025.

Ms. Monteze Morales of 1231 Banbury, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001, county of Kalamazoo, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2025.

Ms. Abril Valdes-Siewert of 10424 Lincoln Drive, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, reappointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2025.

Mr. Elias M. Gutierrez of 20867 Woodmont Street, Harper Woods, Michigan 48225, county of Wayne, succeeding Esperanza Cantu whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2025.

Ms. Vanessa Guerra of 144 Goetz Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48602, county of Saginaw, succeeding Monica Reyes whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2025.

Mr. Juan (Johnny) Rodriguez of 657 Anderson Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423, county of Ottawa, succeeding Juanita Bocanegra who has resigned, appointed for a term commencing April 13, 2023 and expiring December 10, 2024.

 

April 21, 2023

I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal of the following appointment submitted to your office on April 20, 2023 pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17305:

Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Ms. Amanda Absher of 16409 Lannin Lane, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456, county of Ottawa, succeeding Ian Koffler whose term expired, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing April 20, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The messages were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

Senator Brinks entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Joint Resolution C, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 37 of article IV, to provide for approval by the legislature of any rule or regulation promulgated by an administrative agency with a compliance cost of $1,000,000.00 or more within five years after implementation of the rule or regulation.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Bayer, Santana, Klinefelt, Shink and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 285, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1147 and 1561 (MCL 380.1147 and 380.1561), section 1147 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1561 as amended by 2016 PA 532.

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

 

 

Senators Hauck, Webber, McBroom and Lauwers introduced

Senate Bill No. 286, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 910.

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

 

 

Senator Daley introduced

Senate Bill No. 287, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10401.

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

 

 

Senators Singh, Wojno, Geiss, Chang, Klinefelt, Polehanki, Bayer, Cavanagh, Huizenga and Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 288, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by repealing section 6 (MCL 400.1236), as amended by 2019 PA 87.

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

 

 

Senators Moss, Singh, Brinks, Huizenga, Wojno, McDonald Rivet, Bellino, Victory, Hertel, Shink and McCann introduced

Senate Bill No. 289, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178, sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46, sections 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020 PA 259, and sections 13c and 14a as amended by 2021 PA 138.

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

 

 

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 290, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 291, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch 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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 292, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch 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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators McDonald Rivet, Santana, Cavanagh, McCann, McMorrow, Wojno and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 293, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending sections 58, 58b, and 58c (MCL 125.1458, 125.1458b, and 125.1458c), sections 58 and 58c as amended by 2008 PA 216 and section 58b as amended by 2008 PA 244.

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

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 294, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8902 and 8905a (MCL 324.8902 and 324.8905a), section 8905a as amended by 2014 PA 549.

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

 

 

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 295, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 42 (MCL 168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4047, entitled

A bill to designate February 1 of each year as “Blue Star Mothers Day”.

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 Veterans and Emergency Services.

 

 

Recess

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:09 a.m.

 

10:58 a.m.

 

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Polehanki as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having assumed the Chair, the Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 144, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 272a.

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.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 185, 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 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.

Substitute (S-5).

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.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:

Last week I called out and criticized our Governor and the Democratic legislative majority for their absolute slothful and indolent inaction regarding all of their campaign promises about sunshine and last year’s elections. However, I believe there is an obligation of the loyal opposition to not only criticize, but also extend a hand of assistance, to offer a solution, to ride to the rescue when you see the opposition laid out on the canvas and unable to rise, completely prostrate and helplessly caught up in their own inertia, unable to move off of dead center.

So in the spirit of cooperation and relief, I have produced two bills this week that will assist the Democrats and the Governor to achieve their promised obligation to improve Michigan’s worst-in-the-nation record for transparency and sunshine. The two bills I had drafted are to increase transparency within our public utilities.

The first bill mandates that the Public Service Commission board members shall be elected by statewide vote and staggered elections. This bill will alter the landscape to prevent the past policy of often appointing a series of political hacks doing the bidding of the utilities and thus beginning to now look out for the ratepayers of the state of Michigan, particularly our residential ratepayers. If these elected board members had to return back to the populace and defend their action to be voted in again, I can assure you they would be more responsive to the people.

The second bill requires complete transparency from the utilities as to any money they use to influence the Legislature and the Governor. The utilities claim that this money is from employees and stockholders and others and that it should not require any transparency. As our utilities are a 90-percent government-mandated monopoly, they fall into a special category whereby I believe they should not even be allowed to lobby lawmakers and the Governor, but certainly at the very least should require complete and absolute transparency as to who is donating and where those dollars are going.

Now, I fully understand the challenges involved. The utilities have about a $58 million slush fund that Consumers used against me and several others in the 2018 elections. I understand that nobody wants to tango with the power of a $58 million slush fund. I understand the Democrats’ desire to deflect and misdirect and to talk and talk transparency and sunshine to death and not to act. So that is why I have extended the hand of friendship to help them break up their bound up, clogged up, backed up, in a word, constipated transparency agenda. The prognosis is very clear and thus this week I have graciously offered to extend to the Democrats the needed political enema to break up their bound up legislative logjam of their transparency agenda, to uncork Michigan’s last-in-the-nation transparency cesspool, and to offer the Democrats the desperately-needed dose of Ex-Lax to induce their transparency agenda.

These two legislative suppositories I have introduced today will not only alleviate the Democratic majority’s discomfort but will restore their normal functioning and provide them great relief. Much more importantly, it will create even more relief to the suffering people here in the state of Michigan.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, April 20:

House Bill No.     4047

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, April 20, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      279    280    281    282    283    284

House Bill Nos.     4438   4439   4440   4441  4442   4443   4444  4445

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Labor reported

Senate Bill No. 185, 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 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       John Cherry

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh

Nays: Senator Albert

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 66, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1508 and 1526b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 67, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 90 (MCL 750.90).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 68, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 69, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 70, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 71, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16213, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as amended by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 72, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 73, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2021 PA 33.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 236, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

 

 

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 14, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2018 PA 602.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Sean McCann

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri and Polehanki

Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber

Excused: Senator Cherry

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees

 

Capital Outlay, Joint Wednesday, April 26, 4:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

General Government Wednesday, April 26, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

LEO/MEDC Thursday, April 27, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

PreK-12 Wednesday, April 26, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Transportation Thursday, April 27, 3:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Universities and Community Colleges Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and Health Policy, Joint Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., State Room South, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 or (517) 373-5323

 

Economic and Community Development Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Energy and Environment Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

 

Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate