No. 35

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

 

 

Senator Theis moved that Senators Bumstead, Lauwers, McBroom, Runestad and Victory be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Singh moved that Senator Camilleri be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Outman admittance to the Senate floor.

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

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

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

Senate Bill No. 834, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 835, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 836, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 837, 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,” (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

Senate Bill No. 838, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 839, 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 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.

 

10:41 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

 

 

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 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).

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. 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).

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:

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).

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:

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).

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.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 17, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      832    833

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

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1319.

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