STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 18, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—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—excused
Bumstead—excused Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—excused Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—excused Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—excused Victory—excused
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present
Senator Jonathan Lindsey of the 17th District offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, we pray this morning for peace. We recognize the charge You have given us as stewards of Your glorious creation. We also recognize our many failures, chief among them our propensity to resort to violence and war. Grant us all, especially our leaders, the immense courage required to strive for peace. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator Camilleri be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5527
House Bill No. 5528
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hertel, Polehanki, Bayer, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Chang, Geiss and McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “Public safety officers benefit act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.634).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.
Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators Chang, Moss, Bayer, Santana, Geiss, Shink and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 34c and 35 (MCL 791.234c and 791.235), section 34c as added by 2012 PA 24 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Senators McDonald Rivet, Singh, McMorrow, Polehanki, Chang, Hertel and McCann introduced
A bill to require the adjustment of reimbursements made to child care providers under the child development and care program for inflation; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Housing and Human Services.
Senators Hertel, McDonald Rivet, McMorrow, Singh, Polehanki, Chang and McCann introduced
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,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 12a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators McDonald Rivet, Singh, McMorrow, Polehanki, Chang, Hertel and McCann introduced
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 272a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Anthony, McDonald Rivet, Hertel, McMorrow, Singh, Polehanki, Chang and McCann introduced
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 sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senators Brinks and Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Chang as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 603, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880, 880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and 892 (MCL 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863, 168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869, 168.870, 168.871, 168.872, 168.873, 168.874, 168.875, 168.876, 168.878, 168.879, 168.880, 168.880a, 168.881, 168.882, 168.883, 168.884, 168.887, 168.888, 168.889, 168.890, and 168.892), section 842 as amended by 2018 PA 382, sections 862 and 879 as amended by 2018 PA 128, section 863 as amended by 2012 PA 586, sections 866 and 868 as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 867 and 881 as amended by 2018 PA 130, section 871 as amended by 2012 PA 272, and sections 874, 875, 882, and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 604, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5527, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by adding section 19b.
Substitute (S-2).
House Bill No. 5528, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1319.
Substitute (S-2).
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill No. 5636
Committee Reports
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5527, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by adding section 19b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Kevin Hertel
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Huizenga
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
House Bill No. 5528, entitled
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Kevin Hertel
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Huizenga
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Huizenga
Excused: Senator Runestad
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh and Theis
Excused: Senator Bumstead
Scheduled Meetings
Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:48 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate