STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 6, 2024.
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.
Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Camilleri and Cavanagh introduced
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 2b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senators Hoitenga, Runestad, Webber, Bellino, Albert, Lindsey, Theis, Lauwers, Bumstead, Outman, Johnson, Daley, Victory, Damoose, Nesbitt and Huizenga introduced
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending the title and section 13 (MCL 460.1013), as amended by 2023 PA 235; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
Senators Hauck, Runestad, Webber, Hoitenga, Bellino, Albert, Lindsey, Theis, Lauwers, Bumstead, Outman, Johnson, Daley, Victory, Damoose, Nesbitt and Huizenga introduced
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2023 PA 234.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
Senators Anthony, Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Irwin and Bayer introduced
A bill to establish the rights of tenants to organize tenant unions; to prohibit certain conduct; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; 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 Anthony, Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Irwin and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 554.633 and 554.634), section 3 as amended by 1998 PA 72.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Anthony, Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Irwin and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled “Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate,” by amending section 39 (MCL 554.139).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Anthony, Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Irwin and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 554.636).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator Hertel introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Hertel introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
Senate Bill No. 896
House Bill Nos. 5779 5780 5781 5782 5783 5784 5785
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4308, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4723, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 803s.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4928, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 682, 741, 742, 907, and 909 (MCL 257.682, 257.741, 257.742, 257.907, and 257.909), section 682 as amended by 2021 PA 50, section 741 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 742 as amended by 2008 PA 171, section 907 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang and McCann
Nays: Senators Bellino, McBroom and Bumstead
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4929, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396), section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang and McCann
Nays: Senators Bellino, McBroom and Bumstead
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4930, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending sections 5 and 20 (MCL 257.1805 and 257.1820), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 107 and section 20 as added by 2021 PA 52.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang and McCann
Nays: Senators Bellino, McBroom and Bumstead
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5056, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5058, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811gg.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
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 Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 840, entitled
A bill to declare the powers and duties of the Black leadership advisory council; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
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.
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 878, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 244 (MCL 257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
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. 4647, entitled
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 Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Energy and Environment – Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Natural Resources and Agriculture and House Agriculture, Joint – Wednesday, June 12, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721
The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate