No. 95

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 31, 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—excused                        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:

Merciful Father, we come confessing. You gave us the example of Christ who made Himself nothing, humbling Himself for our sake. But we often operate from a position of selfish ambition and conceit, lacking the humility to count others as more significant than ourselves. We look to our own interests and not to the interests of others. O Lord, give us the mind of Christ—that in humble service we may someday share in His exaltation. May we know what it is to be emptied of self and to wholly love. Through the power of our ascended Lord, by whom we live and move and have our being, 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 Senator McBroom be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

October 31, 2023

I appoint Senator Sarah Anthony and Senator Sean McCann as conferees for HB 4292, replacing Senator John Cherry and Senator Rosemary Bayer.

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

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Winnie Brinks

                                                                                       Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

October 20, 2023

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

•    Performance audit on the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) Program Deferrals, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (431-3302-23).

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Doug Ringler

                                                                                       Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notice of Filing

October 4, 2023

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2023-043-EQ (Secretary of State Filing #23‑10-04) on this date at 10:29 a.m. for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy entitled, “Part 7. Emission Limitations and Prohibitions – New Sources of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions.”

These rules become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jocelyn Benson

                                                                                       Secretary of State

                                                                                       Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor

                                                                                       Office of the Great Seal

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Dayna Polehanki

October 31, 2023

Per Senate Rule 1.110(d) I am requesting that my name be removed as sponsor from Senate Bill 479. It was introduced on September 9, 2023 and has been referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Dayna Polehanki

                                                                                       State Senator, District 5

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 4852, entitled

A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

 

Senator Camilleri entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4085, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2022 PA 208, and by adding section 1b.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4086, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2022 PA 208.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 105i and 105j.

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 Health Policy.

House Bill No. 4346, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.

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 Local Government.

 

 

House Bill No. 4416, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 1103, 1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5507, 7103, 7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, 7604, and 7820a (MCL 700.1103, 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806, 700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918, 700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983, 700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311, 700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5507, 700.7103, 700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402, 700.7506, 700.7604, and 700.7820a), section 1103 as amended by 2013 PA 157, section 1106 as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302, 7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and 7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as amended by 2023 PA 72, section 3917 as amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, sections 7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and section 7820a as added by 2012 PA 483, and by adding sections 1215, 1216, 5301c, 7408, 7409, and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4417, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4418, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled “Michigan uniform transfers to minors act,” by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531).

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4419, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as amended by 2000 PA 65.

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4865, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434.

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

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

 

 

Senators Geiss and Shink entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Bayer as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 560, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled “An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred,” by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2021 PA 143.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 540, entitled “Economic development incentive evaluation act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 18.1753).

 

 

Senate Bill No. 569, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 695 (MCL 206.695), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

 

 

House Bill No. 4625, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.

 

 

House Bill No. 4626, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996 PA 137.

 

 

House Bill No. 4628, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.

 

 

House Bill No. 4629, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 15 and 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16), section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.

 

 

House Bill No. 4630, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14.

 

 

House Bill No. 4633, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and 712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389, section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 409.

House Bill No. 4636, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4803 (MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374.

 

 

House Bill No. 4637, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87.

 

 

House Bill No. 4639, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 115m (MCL 400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308.

 

 

House Bill No. 4640, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 67 and 68 of chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68 of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018 PA 58.

 

 

House Bill No. 4643, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending sections 5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a, 722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by 2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489, and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 559, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 5, 9, 88s, and 88t (MCL 125.2005, 125.2009, 125.2088s, and 125.2088t), section 5 as amended by 2023 PA 24, section 9 as amended and section 88s as added by 2021 PA 136, and section 88t as added by 2021 PA 134, and by adding sections 88u and 88v.

Substitute (S-2).

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. 562, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 12.252 and 12.254), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 83 and section 4 as added by 2021 PA 137.

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. 579, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 9, 90g, and 90h (MCL 125.2009, 125.2090g, and 125.2090h), section 9 as amended by 2021 PA 136 and sections 90g and 90h as added by 2017 PA 109.

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. 580, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 90i and 90j (MCL 125.2090i and 125.2090j), as added by 2017 PA 109.

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. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 51f and 711 (MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118.

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.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4852

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

 

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 Bayer as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as amended by 2022 PA 57.

 

 

House Bill No. 4852, entitled

A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Recess

 

 

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:34 a.m.

 

11:51 a.m.

 

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

Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 4021

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4021, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 81101, 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81132, 324.81145, 324.81146, and 324.81150), section 81101 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and sections 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 as added by 1995 PA 58.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 630                                           Yeas—27

 

 

Anthony                             Cherry                               Johnson                             Santana

Bayer                                 Daley                                 Klinefelt                            Shink

Brinks                                Damoose                            McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Geiss                                 McDonald Rivet                 Victory

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Webber

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Moss                                 Wojno

Chang                                Irwin                                  Polehanki                         

 

 

                                                                     Nays—10

 

 

Albert                                Hoitenga                            Nesbitt                               Runestad

Bellino                               Lauwers                             Outman                             Theis

Hauck                                Lindsey                                                                      

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

McBroom                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“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,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Nesbitt’s statement is as follows:

Many of us will leave this chamber today to prepare for Halloween festivities in our neighborhoods and communities. We’ll help our kids dress up in their costumes, pass out candy, and some of us may even muster up the courage to visit a haunted house. While the treats will be plentiful tonight, unfortunately, Mr. President, the people of Michigan appear to be the ones who have been tricked.

Last November, we were all sent here to do a job, and the message from Michigan voters was clear: Work together to move Michigan forward. Unfortunately, the very slim Democratic majorities have taken a tremendous opportunity to truly govern in the sensible middle and squandered it away, choosing to march lockstep with a Governor more concerned about pursuing national ambitions and failed leftwing ideology that their base loves. That was made clear from the beginning, as the first billthe very first bill they jammed through this legislative chamber back in January and passed along partisan party lines—was an order from the Biden White House to move up the presidential primary. And it’s the reason the majority will likely be ending session historically early next week, so it can go into effect. It all could have been avoided. There was a sensible ground for compromise, but Democrats decided to follow the orders of the Democratic National Committee, disenfranchising the voting rights of millions of Michiganders, and starting their holiday break early.

But this spooky story doesn’t end there, Mr. President. Over the next several months, Democrats did what Democrats always do when they have power. They gave back to their special interests. They gave back to their union bosses, the trial lawyers, and those determined to turn our society into a cultural progressive dystopia. We watched as Governor Whitmer and the Democrats concocted a scheme to try to take away a permanent income tax cut from Michigan families. When Republicans stopped them, they employed the Attorney General next to do their bidding with a plan that will raise income taxes next year by $800 million. And their ghastly motives became quite clear as the Governor and her majorities decided that instead of Michigan families keeping their tax dollars, their money would be better off in the hands of profitable multinational corporations, even those closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

Democrats continued their destructive policies as they made Michigan the first right-to-work state in 65 years to repeal the law that protected the rights of all workers whether they choose to join a union or not to join a union. They reinstituted inflated wages on government construction projects, making new schools and road projects more expensive to build, all to benefit their big union boss backers. Then they proposed a $1.5 billion tax increase on small businesses, nonprofits, and Michigan workers, collected and managed by a UIA-style bureaucracy ripe for fraud and abuse. Mr. President, with Governor Whitmer and Lansing Democrats showing how unserious they are about building our economy, I fear the ghost of the Granholm administration has returned to bring us another lost decade. What could be more haunting?

And finally, who could forget the monstrosity that was adopted on a purely partisan vote just last week here in the Senate? An energy proposal that put far-left environmentalists ahead of Michigan workers, which will increase energy rates of struggling Michigan families while making energy less reliable here in the state of Michigan.

Yes, Mr. President, like the short-sighted intentions of Dr. Frankenstein, the unintended consequences of the majority’s poorly constructed science experiment will only lead to failure and hardship here in Michigan. What happens when the middle class blue collar workers get fired because of these Green New Deal policies? Don’t worry, don’t worry. Governor Whitmer will just create another bloated bureaucracy to help you find a new job working on electric vehicles they’re going to force everyone to buy. And so, as Lansing Democrats look to scurry out of town early this year, it is truly frightening to think what has transpired in this chamber the past 10 months, but nothing is more chilling than devastating effects the majority’s decisions will have on Michigan families, farmers, seniors, and small business owners in the coming years ahead. There can be no mistake who is responsible for the economic fallout that is inevitably yet to come. Lansing Democrats chose to go it alone, and the people of Michigan, who elected us to work together, will remember that.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, October 27, for her approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 55 at 2:20 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 384 at 2:22 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 470 at 2:24 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 506 at 2:26 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 507 at 2:28 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 508 at 2:30 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 510 at 2:32 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 511 at 2:34 p.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, October 26, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos.     5259   5260   5261   5262  5263   5264   5265   5266   5267  5268   5269   5270 5271       5272        5273        5274        5275        5276                               5277   5278   5279   5280  5281   5282   5283   5284  5285

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, October 27, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      619    620    621    622    623    624

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 570, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 31a (MCL 168.31a), as amended by 2018 PA 603.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Camilleri

Nays: Senator Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 590, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 13 (MCL 168.13) and by adding chapter XXXIA.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Camilleri

Nays: Senator Johnson

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

 

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 591, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 4501, 4545, and 6419 (MCL 600.4501, 600.4545, and 600.6419), section 6419 as amended by 2013 PA 164.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Camilleri

Nays: Senator Johnson

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

 

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 594, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509ii (MCL 168.509ii), as added by 2018 PA 350.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Camilleri

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 393, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana and Hertel

Nays: Senators Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 394, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana and Hertel

Nays: Senators Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

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

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4717, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2504a (MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2020 PA 342.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Jeremy Moss

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 9:00 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 Labor submitted the following:

The meeting scheduled on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present.

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Elections and Ethics Wednesday, November 1, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Wednesday, November 1, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

 

Health Policy Thursday, November 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

 

Labor Thursday, November 2, 9:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

 

Veterans and Emergency Services Wednesday, November 1, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:58 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate