No. 56

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

Senate Bill No. 897, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 898, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 899, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 900, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 901, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 902, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 903, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 904, entitled

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

Senate Bill No. 905, entitled

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

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, June 5, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

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

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1113 (MCL 339.1113), as amended by 1984 PA 25.

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

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

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

 

 

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

 

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