STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
June 30, 2023
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Single audit report for the State of Michigan for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (000‑0100‑23).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
The following communication was received:
Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
June 29, 2023
Enclosed, please find a copy of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, pursuant to MCL 38.1536(2)(f).
MERS is an independent, non-profit professional retirement services company created to administer retirement plans for local units of government across Michigan.
MERS proudly serves 1,020 municipalities across Michigan—from the western Upper Peninsula to Wayne County—encompassing nearly 180,000 accounts, representing police officers and firefighters, road crews and medical staff, librarians, clerks, and countless other public servants who protect and serve the communities we call home.
Managing more than $14 billion in total assets, our mission is to partner with those who serve Michigan communities to provide retirement benefits and related services to support a secure retirement. We provide expertise and services to help municipalities big and small keep their retirement promises. The MERS Defined Benefit Portfolio experienced a market downturn recording an investment loss of -10.24% based on gross rate of return but the defined benefit portfolio did outperform the policy benchmark by 6.57 percentage points. MERS also continues to offer a broad range of flexible and customizable plans to fit different budgets and goals.
Since benefits are determined at the local
level, our role as the plan fiduciary is to ensure that each municipality’s
assets are adequate to provide for the benefits that have been promised, and
that each plan is making reasonable progress to achieve full funding. In fact,
the majority of our customers have taken additional steps to reduce unfunded
liabilities by implementing plan design changes and/or funding strategies.
MERS leadership is committed to fairness, transparency and accountability, and has a deep understanding of fiscal best practices. We work closely with municipal leaders and staff to help bring transparency and fiscal best practices to their plans.
MERS policies are in alignment with Public Act 202 of 2017 (PA 202) best practices, including conducting an actuarial experience study at least every five years, with a peer actuarial audit or rotation of actuaries at least every eight years. MERS has also led policy efforts by instituting a fixed amortization policy, developed a tax-exempt trust to pre-fund OPEB liabilities and continues to offer innovative plan designs in an effort to assist local units in addressing unfunded liability concerns while offering competitive benefits.
We are proud of the fact that the vast majority of plans have taken proactive steps to achieve full funding. We will continue to assist MERS customers with reporting for PA 202, as well as completing and implementing Corrective Action Plans (CAP), as needed.
The team at MERS is made up of top industry experts who apply fiscal best practices to give members peace of mind and security in their retirement. We also stand ready to serve as a resource for state leaders and policy makers as they examine and address public policy affecting retirement and unfunded liability.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me. The report can also be found on our website at www.mersofmich.com.
Sincerely,
Kerrie Vanden Bosch
Chief Executive Officer
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
Department of State Police
June 29, 2023
Pursuant to Public Act 148 of 2015, please see the attached Asset Forfeiture Report for 2023. A copy of the report will be posted to the department’s public facing website.
July 17, 2023
Pursuant to Public Act 401 of 2020, attached is a copy of the 2022 OK2SAY Annual Report.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
F/Lt. Nicole McGhee
Government Relations Section
Office of the Director
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State Police
June 30, 2023
The 2022 Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit has been published and is now available on the Traffic Crash Reporting Unit’s website. Please click on the link to view the report.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Have a great day!
Amanda Heinze
Traffic Crash Reporting Unit Manager
Criminal Justice Information Center
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State Police
June 30, 2023
Pursuant to Public Act 126 of 2021 and MCL 484.1401c(12), please find attached the report issued by the Department of Treasury and the State 9-1-1 Committee regarding the findings of their review of the emergency 9-1-1 fund.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Tpr. Kristina Lidak Droste
Government Relations Section
Office of the Director
The communication was referred to the
Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Treasury
June 30, 2023
The attached annual report on the operation of the New Jobs Training Program is provided to you in accordance with MCL 206.713.
Scott Darragh, Administrator – Economist
Tax Analysis Division
Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Michael Webber
July 5, 2023
Please add me as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill (SB) 446.
Best Regards,
Michael Webber
State Senator
District 9
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
State Court Administrative Office
July 6, 2023
Attached please find a memo regarding the Community Dispute Resolution Program’s 2022 Annual Report.
Thank you,
Thomas P. Boyd
State Court Administrator
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Paul Wojno
July 7, 2023
I am writing to respectfully request that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 446, sponsored by Senator Victory.
Warmest Regards,
Paul Wojno
State Senator
10th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Erika Geiss
July 11, 2023
I am writing to respectfully request that my name be removed as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 446, sponsored by Senator Webber.
Sincerely,
Erika Geiss
Senate District 1
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Sam Singh
July 11, 2023
Please remove my name as sponsor to Senate Bill 446.
Thank you,
Sam Singh
Majority Floor Leader
Senate District 28
The communication was referred to the
Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Time: 12:26 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 35 (Public Act No. 53), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 10d (MCL 400.10d), as added by 2012 PA 79.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 9:58 a.m.)
Time: 12:28 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 50 (Public Act No. 54), being
An act to amend 1865 PA 124, entitled “An act to designate the holidays to be observed in acceptance and payment of bills of exchange, bank checks and promissory notes, the business of banking, savings and loan, building and loan, municipal offices, the holding of courts and relative to the continuance of suits,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 435.101 and 435.102), section 1 as amended by 1984 PA 4.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.)
Time: 12:30 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 52 (Public Act No. 55), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2022 PA 23.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:02 a.m.)
Time: 12:32 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 59 (Public Act No. 56), being
An act to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health or substance use disorder services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:04 a.m.)
Time: 12:34 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 66 (Public Act No. 57), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1508 and 1526b.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:06 a.m.)
Time: 12:36 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 67 (Public Act No. 58), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 90 (MCL 750.90).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:08 a.m.)
Time: 12:38 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 68 (Public Act No. 59), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:10 a.m.)
Time: 12:40 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 69 (Public Act No. 60), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:12 a.m.)
Time: 12:42 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 70 (Public Act No. 61), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.
(Filed with the
Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:14 a.m.)
Time: 12:44 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 71 (Public Act No. 62), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” 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.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:16 a.m.)
Time: 12:46 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 72 (Public Act No. 63), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:18 a.m.)
Time: 12:48 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 73 (Public Act No. 64), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “An act to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies; to permit certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and public bodies; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2021 PA 33.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:20 a.m.)
Time: 12:50 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 236 (Public Act No. 65), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:22 a.m.)
Time: 12:52 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 125 (Public Act No. 66), being
An act 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,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11i.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:24 a.m.)
Time: 12:56 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 137 (Public Act No. 68), being
An act to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled “An act to provide for assistance payments to certain guardians of minors; and to provide for duties and responsibilities of certain state departments and agencies,” by amending sections 5, 5a, 5b, and 6 (MCL 722.875, 722.875a, 722.875b, and 722.876), section 5 as amended by 2009 PA 15 and sections 5a, 5b, and 6 as amended by 2015 PA 227.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:28 a.m.)
Time: 1:00 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 138 (Public Act No. 69), being
An act to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled “An act to provide for assistance payments to certain guardians of minors; and to provide for duties and responsibilities of certain state departments and agencies,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 722.872, 722.873, and 722.874), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 210, section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 227, and section 4 as amended by 2019 PA 95.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.)
Time: 1:04 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 209 (Public Act No. 71), being
An act to amend 1921 PA 352, entitled “An act to prohibit the marriage of a person under 16 years of age and to declare the marriage void,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 551.51), as amended by 1983 PA 198.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:34 a.m.)
Time: 1:06 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 212 (Public Act No. 72), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify aspects of the law relating to wills and intestacy, relating to the administration and distribution of estates of certain individuals, relating to trusts, and relating to the affairs of certain individuals under legal incapacity; to provide for the powers and procedures of the court that has jurisdiction over these matters; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers, contracts, and deposits that relate to death; to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2519, 5103, 5204, 5206, and 5215 (MCL 700.2519, 700.5103, 700.5204, 700.5206, and 700.5215), section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section 5103 as amended by 2016 PA 483, section 5204 as amended by 2005 PA 204, and section 5215 as amended by 2020 PA 365.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:36 a.m.)
Time: 1:08 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 213 (Public Act No. 73), being
An act to amend 1968 PA 293, entitled “An act to establish the status of minors; to define the rights and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; and to establish the conditions for emancipation of minors,” by amending sections 4 and 4e (MCL 722.4 and 722.4e), section 4 as amended by 1998 PA 509 and section 4e as added by 1988 PA 403.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:38 a.m.)
Time: 1:10 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 216 (Public Act No. 74), being
An act to amend 2018 PA 434, entitled “An act to establish the safe families for children program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and public and private agencies; to allow for temporary delegation of a parent’s or guardian’s powers regarding care, custody, or property of a minor child; and to prescribe procedures for providing host families for the temporary care of children,” by amending section 5 (MCL 722.1555).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:40 a.m.)
Time: 1:18 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 56 (Public Act No. 78), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:48 a.m.)
Time: 1:20 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 164 (Public Act No. 79), being
An act to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled “An act to authorize the development or redevelopment of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local governmental units for the development or redevelopment projects,” by amending sections 10, 10b, 10c, 10e, and 10f (MCL 125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e, and 125.990f), as amended by 2020 PA 91.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 12, 2023, at 10:50 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on July 12, 2023, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2023-6
Department of Education
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
Department of Treasury
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Executive Reorganization
Every Michigander deserves a path to prosperity. They deserve to explore, learn, grow, and develop the skills they need to thrive. That’s why I am focused on building a bright future for Michigan by making strategic decisions and investments now for the long-term.
For too long, Michigan has fallen behind other states and countries when it comes to student achievement and attainment, impacting the state’s workforce and economic growth. We know that today, more than ever, building a skilled workforce is not a matter of a single certificate, course, or credential. It’s a generational project that will require a shared vision, effective decision-making, and strategic resource allocation to ensure that each and every person has the best opportunity to thrive.
In other words—we must support lifelong education, achievement, and potential. Consolidating various programs from across state government into a single department will enhance our ability to create a path to prosperity for every Michigander and support the long-term economic health of our state with a coordinated strategy.
Establishing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, or MiLEAP, ensures all available resources, data, and dollars are aligned around a single vision—building an education system from preschool through postsecondary that can support our kids, families, and the economy of the future by ensuring anyone can make it in Michigan. MiLEAP will achieve this goal by establishing clear metrics, collaborating with cross-sector leaders at the local, regional, and state level, and developing a shared action plan for everyone to work toward.
The new department will partner with the Department of Education and the State Board of Education, complementing their existing long-term planning efforts. MiLEAP will also work with the recently launched Growing Michigan Together Council as it looks at ways to strengthen preschool to postsecondary learning while growing the state’s economy and population.
With bold goals, a united vision, a shared action plan, the capacity to deliver, and clear metrics, MiLEAP can build a brighter future for Michigan from preschool to postsecondary to paycheck.
Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.
Section 2 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the governor considers necessary for efficient administration.
Acting pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:
1. Creation of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
(a) The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (“MiLEAP”) is created as a principal department within the executive branch. MiLEAP will establish and implement a statewide vision for life-long education from preschool to postsecondary. Its responsibilities include expanding equitable access to quality, affordable programs and services and improving outcomes for all Michiganders in early learning and care and higher education. It is also charged with building partnerships beyond the classroom to improve student learning and coordinating among state departments and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for Michiganders.
(b) MiLEAP will be led by a Director (“Director”), who will be appointed by the Governor. The Director will be a member of the Governor’s cabinet.
(c) Office of Early Childhood Education
(1) The Office of Early Childhood Education is created within MiLEAP. The Office of Early Childhood Education will lead statewide efforts to ensure that all young children meet their developmental milestones and enter kindergarten with the tools and ability to succeed in school. This includes overseeing programs and policies statewide related to early learning and care, family engagement and education, pre-kindergarten, and child care. The Office will collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education to coordinate services and supports for young children and families.
(d) Office of Higher Education
(1) The Office of Higher Education is created within MiLEAP. The Office of Higher Education will lead statewide efforts to ensure that every Michigander has the skill certificate or degree they need to prosper, and employers can hire the talent they need to succeed. The Office will lead administration of state student financial aid to lower the cost of college and assist prospective students in making decisions about postsecondary education. In collaboration with elected and appointed governing boards of higher education, the boards of public community and junior colleges, the boards of private not-for-profit colleges and universities, statewide postsecondary education associations, and other key stakeholders, the Office of Higher Education will work to increase college enrollment, graduation, and attainment rates to put more Michiganders on a path to prosperity. The Office of Higher Education will collaborate with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, the Department of Treasury, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to coordinate services and supports for workforce development.
(e) Office of Education Partnerships
(1) The Office of Education Partnerships is created within MiLEAP. The Office of Education Partnerships will lead statewide efforts to build and sustain partnerships that enhance educational opportunities and outcomes throughout the state from preschool through postsecondary education. The Office will lead authentic stakeholder engagement to broaden the perspectives represented in decision-making, including by providing staffing and support to commissions appointed by the Governor. The Office will expand access to programs that extend learning beyond the classroom, including before school, after school, summer programming, and employer-partnerships. The Office of Education Partnerships will collaborate with other departments and entities, as needed, to achieve these goals, including the Department of Education, the Community Service Commission, and the Office of Foundation Liaison.
2. Transfers from the Department of Education
(a) Michigan Office of Great Start
(1) The Michigan Office of Great Start, created by Executive Order 2011-8, MCL 388.1281, within the Michigan Department of Education, is transferred to MiLEAP by Type III transfer. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the Office of Great Start, except any policy-making authority retained by the State Board of Education.
(2) All the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the Michigan Office of Great Start, created by Executive Order 2011-8, MCL 388.1281, are transferred by Type III transfer to MiLEAP. This transfer includes the Child Development and Care Program, the Head Start State Collaboration Office, and Early Intervention & Early Childhood Special Education, transferred from the Department of Human Services to the Michigan Department of Education under Executive Order 2011-8, as well as the Great Start Readiness Program, the Great Start Collaboratives and Parent Coalitions & Home Visitation, Out of School Time & Summer Learning programs, and the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five.
(b) Governor’s Educator Advisory Council
(1) The Governor’s Educator Advisory Council, created by Executive Order 2019-9 within the Michigan Department of Education, is transferred to MiLEAP by Type II transfer.
(c) Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission
(1) The Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission, created by Executive Order 2016-18 within the Michigan Department of Education, is transferred to MiLEAP by Type II transfer.
3. Transfers from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
(a) Office of Sixty by 30
(1) Responsibility for Michigan’s Sixty by 30 initiative is hereby transferred to MiLEAP. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the Sixty by 30 initiative.
(2) Responsibility for the Michigan Reconnect program is hereby transferred to MiLEAP. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the Michigan Reconnect program.
(3) Responsibility for the Future for Frontliners program is hereby transferred to MiLEAP. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the Future for Frontliners program.
(b) Tri-Share Child Care Program
(1) All authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities related to the administration of the child care facilitator pilot project, also known as the Tri-Share Child Care Program, established pursuant to 2020 PA 166, are hereby transferred to MiLEAP.
4. Transfers from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(a) Child Care Licensing Bureau and Bureau of Community and Health Systems
(1) All authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs related to child care, including those outlined in XIII(A) of Executive Order 2015-01, MCL 400.227, are hereby transferred to MiLEAP. This transfer includes licensing and regulation of children’s camps, child care centers, day care centers, family child care homes, and group child care homes under 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.111 et seq. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds.
(2) The transfer does not include any authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities related to foster care, including children’s therapeutic group homes, foster family homes, and foster family group homes, as defined in under MCL 722.111, the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737, and the Social Welfare Act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.1 to 400.122.
5. Transfers from the Department of Treasury
(a) Scholarship Administration
(1) Responsibility for administration of all scholarships located within the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning, also known as MI Student Aid, and all the authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning related to the scholarships are hereby transferred from the Department of Treasury to the Director of MiLEAP. This transfer includes responsibility for the following:
i. Public Act 208 of 1964, MCL 390.971 to 390.981 (State Competitive Scholarships);
ii. Public Act 313 of 1966, MCL 390.991 to 390.999 (Tuition Grants);
iii. Public Act 591 of 2002, MCL 390.1181 to 390.1189 (Michigan Nursing Scholarship);
iv. Public Act 195 of 1996, MCL 390.1241 to 390.1246 (Police Officer’s and Fire Fighter’s Survivor Tuition Grant);
v. Public Act 541 of 1998, MCL 390.1261 to 390.1266 (Correction Officer’s Survivor Tuition Grant);
vi. Public Act 105 of 1978, MCL 390.1271 to 390.1278 (Tuition Differential Grants);
vii. Public Act 102 of 1986, MCL 390.1281 to 390.1288 (Part-Time, Independent Student Grants);
viii. Public Act 228 of 1976, MCL 390.1301 to 390.1307 (Legislative Merit Awards);
ix. Public Act 303 of 1986, MCL 390.1321 to 390.1332 (Michigan Work-Study Program),
x. Public Act 248 of 2005, MCL 390.1341 to 390.1346 (Children of Veterans Tuition Grant);
xi. Public Act 479 of 2006, MCL 390.1621 to 390.1628 (Michigan Promise Grant);
xii. Public Act 288 of 1986, MCL 390.1371 to 390.1382 (Michigan Work-Study Program for Graduate and Professional Schools);
xiii. Public Act 273 of 1986, MCL 390.1401 to 390.1409 (Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant Program); and
xiv. 20 USC 1070d-31 to 1070d-41 (Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program).
(2) For any of the above scholarships for which the Department of Treasury holds or invests funds pursuant to statutory authorization, the Treasurer shall retain the authority to hold and invest funds. This includes authority granted under MCL 722.1023(3).
(3) Maintenance of the “Paying for College in Michigan” website and all associated authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities under MCL 388.1860 is hereby transferred to MiLEAP.
(4) The above transfers include the civil service personnel and the records, property, and allocations or other funds associated with the transferred functions.
(b) Michigan Student Scholarship and Grants
(1) Responsibility for the Michigan Student Scholarship and Grants portal (“MiSSG”), located within the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning, also known as MI Student Aid, and all the authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Office related to MiSSG are hereby transferred from the Department of Treasury to the Director of MiLEAP. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the records, property, and allocations or other funds associated with scholarship administration.
6. Transfers from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
(a) Office of Rural Development
(1) The Michigan Office of Rural Development, created by Executive Directive 2022-1, within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, is transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity by Type II transfer. The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the Office.
(2) The Michigan Office of Rural Development shall be renamed the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity.
7. Transfers from the Department of Natural Resources
(a) State Archives of Michigan
(1) All of the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, personnel, equipment, and budgetary resources of the state archives program, vested in the Department of Natural Resources by Executive Order 2009-36, MCL 399.752, are transferred by Type II transfer to the Department of Technology, Management & Budget, including, but not limited to, any authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities for state archives under the following statutes:
i. Sections 288 and 289 of The Management and Budget Act, Public Act 431 of 1984, MCL 18.1288 and 18.1289.
ii. The Michigan Historical Commission Act, Public Act 271 of 1913, MCL 399.1 to 399.10.
iii. The Michigan History Center Act, Public Act 470 of 2016, MCL 399.801 to 399.812.
iv. Section 2137 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Public Act 236 of 1961, MCL 600.2137.
v. Section 2 of Public Act 8 of 1897, MCL 35.232.
vi. Section 1 of Public Act 54 of 1927, MCL 399.51.
vii. Section 1 of Public Act 55 of 1927, MCL 399.61.
viii. Section 491 of the Michigan Penal Code, Public Act 328 of 1931, MCL 750.491.
(2) The transfer includes the civil service personnel and the programs, records, property, and allocations or other funds of the state archives program.
8. Coordination with the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
(a) Consistent with applicable laws, regulations,
and directives, MiLEAP will coordinate with the Department of Technology,
Management, and Budget to use data from ongoing programs to increase efficiency
and improve outcomes. This includes data held by the Michigan Center for Data
and Analytics and the Center for Educational Performance and Information.
9. Reserved Authority
(a) Nothing in this Executive Order should be construed to diminish the constitutional authority of the State Board of Education to provide leadership and general supervision over all public education, including adult education and instructional programs in state institutions, except as to institutions of higher education granting baccalaureate degrees, and its authority to serve as the general planning and coordinating body for all public education including higher education, and to advise the legislature as to the financial requirements in connection therewith.
(b) Nothing in this Executive Order should be construed to diminish the constitutional authority of the boards of institutions of higher education to supervise their respective institutions and control and direct the expenditure of the institutions’ funds.
10. Implementation of Transfers
(a) The Director shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers of authority under this Order.
(b) The Director shall administer the assigned functions transferred by this Order in such ways as to promote efficient administration and shall make internal organizational changes as may be administratively necessary to complete the realignment of responsibilities prescribed by this Order.
(c) The Director and the directors of all other state departments and agencies having authority transferred under this Order shall immediately initiate coordination to facilitate the transfers and develop memoranda of record identifying any pending settlements, issues of compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, or other obligations to be resolved related to the authority to be transferred.
(d) All records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds used, held, employed, available to be made for activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to MiLEAP under this Order are hereby transferred to MiLEAP.
(e) The Director of MiLEAP may delegate a duty or power conferred by law or this Order and the person to whom such duty or power is delegated may perform such duty or exercise such power at the time and to the extent that such duty or power is delegated by the Director of MiLEAP.
(f) All rules, orders, contracts, and agreements related to the functions transferred to MiLEAP by this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order by the responsible state agency shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, or rescinded.
(g) Any suit, action or other proceeding lawfully commenced against, or before any entity transferred to MiLEAP by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any lawfully commenced suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
(h) If any portion of this order is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision should be disregarded, and the rest of the order should remain in effect as issued.
(i) Consistent with section 2 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this order is effective December 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan.
Date: July 11, 2023
Time: 12:23 p.m.
Gretchen Whitmer
[SEAL] Governor
By the Governor:
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2014-9, MCL 400.1081:
Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Ms. Tiffany Brown-Mayers of 2841 Stonegate
Drive, Flint, Michigan 48507, county of Genesee, reappointed to represent
low-income persons, for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring June 21,
2026.
Ms. Carolyn Bloodworth of 5002 Rimers Drive, Jackson, Michigan 49201, county of Jackson, reappointed to represent the private sector, for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring June 21, 2026.
Ms. Milinda Ysasi of 1345 Columbia Avenue, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, county of Kent, reappointed to represent elected public officials, for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring June 21, 2026.
Ms. Lisa Bolen of 950 Airport Road, East Tawas, Michigan 48730, county of Iosco, succeeding Jill Edwards-Sutton, appointed to represent community action agencies, for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring June 21, 2026.
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Article V § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Executive Order No. 2019-06:
Director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Mr. Phillip Roos of 493 Orchard Hills Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 96 of 1987, MCL 125.2303 and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2010-5, MCL 125.2291:
Manufactured Housing Commission
Mr. Thomas Krehel of 1204 Emerald Forest Lane, Davison, Michigan 48423, county of Genesee, succeeding Jason Hyska whose term has expired, appointed to represent financial institutions, for a term commencing June 29, 2023 and expiring May 9, 2026.
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17221:
Michigan Board of Nursing
Elizabeth Horton of 9529 Timber Ridge Drive, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, reappointed to represent registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Jessica Lannon of 5278 Thames Drive, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
LeQuay Brown of 16601 Pinehurst Street, Detroit, Michigan 48221, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent licensed practical nurses, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Carolyn Clemons of 5230 Kimberly Drive, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, succeeding Kimberly Cox who has passed, appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2025.
Kathryn MacLaren of 6609 Conestoga Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Ingham, succeeding Deborah Vendittelli whose term has expired, appointed to represent registered professional nurse members with a master’s degree from an accredited college and engaged in nursing education in less than a baccalaureate program, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Debbie Edkopolo of 4040 Pheasant Run, Holt, Michigan 48842, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Melissa Boals of 5577 Silver Ridge Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49685, county of Grand Traverse, succeeding Omar Saleh, appointed to represent registered professional nurses without a baccalaureate engaged in professional nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Marcia Ditmyer of 429 Leslie Drive, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, succeeding Donna Carnahan whose term has expired, appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a master’s degree from an accredited college and engaged in nursing education in a baccalaureate or higher program, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 3 of 1939, MCL 460.1:
Michigan Public Service Commission Chair
Mr. Dan Scripps of P.O. Box 474,
Northport, Michigan 49670, county of Leelanau, reappointed as Chair, designated
for a term commencing July 3, 2023 and expiring July 2, 2029.
Michigan Public Service Commission
Mr. Dan Scripps of P.O. Box 474, Northport, Michigan 49670, county of Leelanau, reappointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing July 3, 2023 and expiring July 2, 2029.
Ms. Alessandra Carreon of 1432 Seyburn, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, succeeding Tremaine Phillips who has resigned, is appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing June 29, 2023 and expiring July 2, 2025.
June 30, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 186 of 1973, MCL 205.721 and 205.722:
Michigan Tax Tribunal
Mr. Mark Perry of 760 Eltham Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, reappointed to represent members-at-large, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
Mr. Joshua M. Wease of 5094 Chaggal Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent attorneys, for a term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2027.
July 12, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Article V § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Executive Order No. 2019-06:
Director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Mr. Phillip Roos of 493 Orchard Hills Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term commencing July 12, 2023 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 14, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive Reorganization Order No. 2019-13, MCL 125.1998:
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission
Alejandra Del Pino of 802 N. Foster Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48912, county of Ingham, reappointed for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2027.
Andrea C. Rossi of 16490 Dusklight Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430, county of Genesee, reappointed for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2027.
July 14, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 451 of 1994, MCL 324.78102:
Michigan State Waterways Commission
Craig Lehrke of W2267 Brevort Lake Road, Moran, Michigan 49760, county of Mackinac, succeeding Mark Yonan who has resigned, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing July 14, 2023 and expiring September 18, 2023.
July 14, 2023
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2019-13, MCL 125.1998:
Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission Chair
Daryl Royal of 35205 Chestnut Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184, county of Wayne, redesignated as chair, for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission
Daryl Royal of 35205 Chestnut Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184, county of Wayne, reappointed for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2023.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 30, 2023
I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal of the following appointment submitted to your office on June 30, 2023 pursuant to Article V § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Executive Order No. 2019‑06:
Director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Mr. Phillip Roos of 493 Orchard Hills
Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term
commencing June 30, 2023 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 14, 2023
Due to an error on the July 14, 2023 letter filed with your office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2019-13, MCL 125.1998, please be advised of the following correction appearing in bold:
Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission Chair
Daryl Royal of 35205 Chestnut Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184, county of Wayne, redesignated as chair, for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission
Daryl Royal of 35205 Chestnut Street, Wayne, Michigan 48184, county of Wayne, reappointed for a term commencing August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2027.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The messages were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 35 at 1:48 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 50 at 1:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 66 at 1:52 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 67 at 1:54 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 68 at 1:56 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 69 at 1:58 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 70 at 2:00 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 71 at 2:02 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 72 at 2:04 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 73 at 2:06 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 125 at 2:08 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 137 at 2:10 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 138 at 2:12 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 164 at 2:14 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 236 at 2:16 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 289 at 2:18 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 326 at 2:20 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 52 at 2:22 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 59 at 2:24 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 219 at 2:26 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 247 at 2:28 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 129 at 2:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 130 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 131 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 132 at 2:36 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 141 at 2:38 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 209 at 2:40 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 212 at 2:42 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 213 at 2:44 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 216 at 2:46 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 339 at 2:48 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 367 at 2:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 370 at 2:52 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 373 at 2:54 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 56 at 2:56 p.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, July 17, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 161 at 10:45 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 162
at 10:47 a.m..
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 288 at 10:49 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 359 at 10:51 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 14 at 10:53 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 302 at 10:55 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 303 at 10:57 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 173 at 10:59 a.m.
Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate