STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 30, 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—present
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—present Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present
Senator Stephanie Chang of the 3rd District offered the following invocation:
Eternal Spirit, from whom all things come and to whom all things return; we gather today as people from various traditions; we gather as people reaching across our difference, sharing our commitment to compassion and truth together despite the record of violence and distrust in the world around us. In this moment let us give thanks for the blessings in our lives. For home and family, for faith and meaningful work, we give thanks. For our ability to gather in this way as people of peace, we give thanks. In this moment we lift up those places in our own lives and in our own hearts where burdens reside; may there be peace, may there be grace, may there be support. In this moment let us cry out for the suffering of our world—for refugees fleeing oppression and persecution and children haunted by cruelty, for the wars across the waters far away from us, and for battlegrounds created in nearby cities, for brutality and hunger and violence.
Oh, Spirit of life and of love, receive our cry. Hear our cry, of spirit, and help us to become instruments of love. Let us speak in solidarity with the disempowered, and join with the voices of compassion and reason or a world filled with cruelty and greed. Let us set aside hate, and devote our lives to the ways of peace and justice. Let us encourage peace to grow in any garden it can find. Let us remember the tragedies of our days and commit to building a better world. Let us be emissaries of justice, ambassadors of compassion. In the name of all that is holy, may it be so. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, assumed the Chair.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Johnson and Victory be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony and Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
April 26, 2024
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of the State of Michigan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 (071-0010-24).
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
March 25, 2024
In accordance with the
requirements 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 #2024-003-LR (Secretary of State Filing #24‑03-08)
on this date at 10:07 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs entitled,
“Licensing of Health Facilities or Agencies.”
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 Sean McCann
April 18, 2024
I respectfully request that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 840, sponsored by Senator Geiss.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Sean McCann
State Senator
19th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Singh moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.
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
Senator Victory entered the Senate Chamber.
A bill to designate May 2 of each year as Negro Leagues Day.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.
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.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
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.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senators Anthony, Johnson and Geiss 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 Daley 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. 571, entitled
A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled “An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1, 2, 8, and 22 (MCL 408.1101, 408.1102, 408.1108, and 408.1122) and by adding sections 2a and 25a.
Substitute (S-2).
House Bill No. 4331, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4q (MCL 117.4q), as amended by 2013 PA 188.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 603
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 603, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 2, 822, 825, 827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880, 880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and 892 (MCL 168.2, 168.822, 168.825, 168.827, 168.828, 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863, 168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869, 168.870, 168.871, 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 2 as amended by 2023 PA 87, sections 822, 842, and 882 as amended by 2023 PA 269, 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, and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 101 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protest
Senator Runestad, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 603 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
I rise to make my remarks that I would like printed in the Journal regarding Senate Bill No. 603, which blatantly violates the ability of Michigan’s citizenry to appeal to the Board of Canvassers to question the validity of an election. This bill is an outrageous design to prevent the means of challenging an election by no longer allowing Michigan’s citizens to petition for a recount based on fraud or mistakes. Instead, they are censored by this bill to only claim that there was potentially an error. Regardless of whether you call it a fraud or an error, there is no rationale that justifies barring citizens from requesting a recount when they believe fraud has occurred. The passage of this bill will now bar local boards of canvassers from investigating any of these allegations. Wow. That’s really going to restore confidence in our electoral process in Michigan.
These boards were designed as bipartisan in order to build confidence in our elections and to make sure our elections are properly run. This legislation is gutting these boards’ authority and is a blatant action that will undermine the verification process of confirming the legitimacy of our elections in Michigan. Not only does it change how one can request a recount but it also puts up more barriers by doubling the fees that are assessed on anyone who requests a recount. Michiganders should be guaranteed the ability to verify and confirm that free and fair elections were conducted. At the behest of the partisan Secretary of State and the Democrats here in Lansing, this bill will only serve to silence the voices and concerns of those who want to ensure verifiable election results.
Thank you, and I ask my colleagues to vote “no” on this horrendous bill that will potentially sanction the potential legal ability to cheat in elections in Michigan.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang’s statement is as follows:
Today I’m grateful that our commonsense, practical modernization of the recount law is moving forward in the Senate, and I want to be clear that these bills ensure that we uplift voters’ voices by ensuring accuracy of our recounts. There has been bipartisan interest in this bill in the past, and we’ve worked with both Republican and Democratic county clerks on this legislation. Every election cycle, every time we knock on someone’s door or call them urging to vote, we’ve reminded them of how important their voices are so that we can change things for the better. We tell them that elections are one of the most important ways to participate in our democracy and that “one person, one vote” is fundamental to making our democracy work. And thanks to Michigan voters as well as this Legislature, we’ve made incredible strides to enhance voting access in Michigan. Senate Bill Nos. 603 and 604 help us uphold this core value to make sure that when we conduct a recount, we are getting to the most accurate count of the ballots possible.
In 2017, after the Detroit city clerk race with a close margin, 33 precincts were not able to be recounted. The reason for not being able to recount in the overwhelming majority of these precincts was because the number of ballots in the pollbook did not match the actual count of ballots in the box. In many of these cases, the numbers were off by fewer than ten—likely explained by simple human error, nothing nefarious. The same situation happened during a recount in 2010 in Tuscola and Huron Counties, where a large percentage of votes couldn’t be recounted due to simple, explainable discrepancies that neither side disputed or implied was an effort to change the outcome.
I’ve introduced legislation to address this particular issue several terms in a row, and this term, in our conversations with the Secretary of State’s office, clerks and various organizations, realized that there were many other areas of the recount law that needed to be modernized. I want to thank the Secretary of State, her staff, the county clerks, Promote the Vote, and many other stakeholders we worked with over several months—and also the chair of our committee for his partnership.
I want to clarify two things. One, if someone wants to petition for a recount because they believe there was a fraud or error or anything that calls them to ask for a recount, they still do under the passage of this bill. And two, I want to be clear that our bipartisan county boards of canvassers are not responsible, have never been responsible, and will continue to not be responsible for investigations of election fraud. We have law enforcement who are well-equipped, trained, and responsible for these investigations.
I want to talk about three main themes of these bills. First, the issue of frivolous recounts. We remember past election cycles when a campaign requested a recount that was very costly and had zero chance of changing the outcome in that race. These types of frivolous recounts will be avoided in our legislation by ensuring that the candidate filing for a recount must do so in good faith and that the number of votes requested to be recounted must be, at minimum, greater than the difference in votes between the petitioning candidate and the winning candidate.
The second theme I’ll highlight is that we clearly define what a recount is. We define a recount as an administrative process to determine votes cast for a candidate or ballot question, and we make clear that a recount is not an audit and not an investigation. These words are not interchangeable, and this clarification is important to minimize confusion.
Lastly, the bill also addresses the issue that initially piqued my interest in the recount law, the recountability. We’ve heard from clerks that in some cases the zip-ties or other sealing devices on a container might become more fragile in extreme temperatures or that they are just not strong enough. Sometimes they might snap, even if it’s just because a clerk is loading or unloading and there are witnesses that indicate that no tampering occurred. Right now, under law, those counts can’t be recounted.
We’ve also heard numerous times where the number of ballots on the pollbook didn’t exactly match the number on the tabulator tape and it’s because the voter went to the wrong polling location and before they left, their name didn’t get crossed off; or maybe that person came in to vote and walked out with a ballot still in hand. We are currently fixing that so that the number of ballots, if it’s off by a small amount and there is a satisfactory explanation, the board of canvassers can choose to still recount that precinct.
I believe that these bills achieve critical goals of protecting the security of every vote and ensuring that our recounts achieve our intended goals. I encourage my colleagues to support Senate Bill Nos. 603 and 604.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 266.
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. 102 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Johnson, Daley and Bellino, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 603 and 604.
Senator Johnson moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the Senate Bill No. 603 be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement, in which Senators Daley and Bellino concurred, is as follows:
These bills would strip away any current, time-honored law that gives the bipartisan county boards of canvassers in our state the authority to investigate fraud, wrongdoing, or a violation of the law in our elections. In ten different places, Senate Bill No. 603 deletes the words “fraud or mistake” and replaces them with the word “error.” In other places in the bill, it deletes even more language about “fraudulent” or “illegal” activity, and even about “ballot tampering.”
Saying we can’t even look at potential fraud or illegal activity during a recount seems very counterproductive to me, especially when Michigan has 104 percent of the voting-age population of our state registered to vote—104.5 percent. You don’t have to be a mathematician to know this is alarming. And no photo ID is required to vote. We have no system to tell if someone votes in multiple states. The current Secretary of State failed to remove 170,000 names from the voting rolls of people who no longer lived in the state until after she was sued. The current Secretary of State was also found to violate the Administrative Procedures Act in stripping away standards for signature verification. And legislation passed by the majority in this chamber, instead of strengthening those protections, removed requirements for rulemaking, public input, and bipartisan JCAR oversight of early voting procedures.
The point of a recount is to
ensure the results of an election are correct and accurate, and to give people
confidence in those results. The bills will take away the rights of an
aggrieved candidate if there is fraud or other illegal activity, or ballot
tampering in an election. Why would we take away those rights? This is a
process in place now that works. What’s the problem we are trying to solve by
deleting all of this language? If we want people to have faith in the electoral
process, what’s the rationale for changing this language and deleting these
provisions in our current law? I urge my colleagues to join me in voting “no”
on these bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 113
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Theis offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 113.
A resolution to recognize April 29, 2024, as End Jew-Hatred Day.
Whereas, For millennia, the Jewish people have sustained their shared religious, cultural, and ethnic identity and traditions in the face of enslavement, persecution, genocide, segregation and discrimination; and
Whereas, The Jewish community has continued to be subjected to antisemitism and Jew-hatred, including discrimination in the workplace, on school campuses, and in public spaces; and
Whereas, Hate crimes directed against the Jewish community have skyrocketed in recent years, inspiring and empowering Jewish people to discover and embrace their heritage, without fear of attack or persecution; and
Whereas, We all share an obligation to condemn and combat Jew-hatred in all of its forms; and
Whereas, We recognize the urgent need to stand against Jew-hatred so that the intergenerational trauma of the past shall never be repeated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 29, 2024, as End Jew-Hatred Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we set aside political differences, unite with singular purpose to condemn Jew-hatred in all of its forms, and stand resolute to end the discrimination and persecution of the Jewish people.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senators Albert, Bellino, Daley, Damoose, Hoitenga, Huizenga, Johnson, Lauwers, Moss, Nesbitt, Outman, Polehanki and Webber were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Theis’ statement is as follows:
I rise today to speak in support of my resolution, Senate Resolution No. 113. Formally recognizing End Jew-Hatred Day provides this institution a chance to set aside political differences, to stand together, and to say in one clear voice, Bigotry has no place here. Antisemitism has plagued our world for far too long. It’s not only a stain on human history, it’s an active threat to our present and future. After the many documented horrors that antisemitism has brought upon this world, even now there is a rise in antisemitism—from shootings at Jewish schools and synagogues to the unspeakably horrific assault on October 7 in Israel and the ill-informed and hateful protests occurring on college campuses across this country at this very moment. Simply put, it is unacceptable and unamerican. Jewish people deserve to feel safe and respected in our communities just like everyone else. That’s what I urge you to join me in supporting the End Jew-Hatred Day resolution before you. This isn’t just a symbolic gesture, it’s a commitment to education, tolerance, and standing up against hate. By passing this resolution, we send a powerful message, We will not tolerate antisemitism, we stand with our Jewish colleagues and neighbors, we believe in a future built on respect and understanding. Let’s work together to make this future a reality. I welcome your support.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
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House Joint Resolution S
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 751, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2023 PA 320 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 756, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 757, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 758, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 759, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 762, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 763, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 768, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Cavanagh
Nays: Senators Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Excused: Senator Bumstead
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations – Wednesday, May 1, 1:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 2, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 2, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Economic and Community Development – Thursday, May 2, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:59 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate