STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 11, 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.
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 Ruth A. Johnson of the 24th District offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, we praise Your name forever. We come to You humbly and ask for Your continued favor, that we do not deserve yet You give us freely. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 3:12 that because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can come boldly and confidently into Your presence.
And so, we come into Your presence now, God. We ask You to bless this body and its members that we may work together for Your glory, that we may set aside our own selfish desires, and work to show love to our neighbors as You have commanded. Guide the works of our hands and of our hearts and help us to put on a spirit of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
We pray for these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Secretary of the Senate, Daniel Oberlin, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, assumed the Chair.
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that Senator Anthony be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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 Moss and McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Moss and McMorrow introduced
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senators McMorrow and Moss 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 3m.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 79h.
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.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59.
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.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 11:52 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 518 (Public Act No. 49), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 6, 2024, at 1:52 p.m.)
Time: 11:54 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 227 (Public Act No. 50), being
An act 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 1, 2b, and 2c (MCL 722.111, 722.112b, and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 173, section 2b as amended by 2007 PA 217, and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 6, 2024, at 1:54 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 183 of 1964, MCL 830.412:
State Building Authority Board of Trustees
Ehrlich Crain of 10909 Edlie
Circle, Detroit, Michigan 48214, Wayne County, reappointed to represent the
general public, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring August 21,
2027.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Executive Order 2002-6:
Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
William Miller of 33477 Quaker Valley Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, Oakland County, reappointed to represent local units of government, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring May 27, 2027.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 469 of 2016:
Michigan Historical Commission
Timothy Chester of 371 Sunset Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, Kent County, reappointed for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring May 21, 2028.
Larry Wagenaar of 6341 Redington Drive, S.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, Kent County, reappointed as a representative of the Historical Society of Michigan, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring May 21, 2028.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 21 of 1950 (Ex. Sess.), MCL 254.302:
Mackinac Bridge Authority
Robert Daniel Musser III of 2301 Highland Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, Washtenaw County, succeeding Kirk Steudle whose term has expired, appointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2030.
Marty Fittante of 1100 Westwood Avenue, Kingsford, Michigan 49802, Dickinson County, succeeding Tricia Kinley whose term has expired, appointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2030.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.18305:
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists
Sarah Pangle of 12881 South Bauer Road, Eagle, Michigan 48822, Clinton County, succeeding Mary Jo Vaughn whose term has expired, appointed to represent occupational therapists, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2026.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.17241 and 333.16121:
Michigan Board of Optometry
Robert Buckingham of 6385 Cottonwood Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, Newaygo County, reappointed to represent optometrists, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2028.
Sulman Hans of 1342 Alameda Boulevard, Troy, Michigan 48085, Oakland County, succeeding Sandra Doud whose term has expired, appointed to represent optometrists, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2026.
Rovetta Mattia of 24304 Saybrook Court, Novi, Michigan 48374, Oakland County, succeeding Teresa Seim whose term has expired, appointed to represent optometrists, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2026.
Bradley Taylor of 6890 Jessie Drive, Saint Helen, Michigan 48656, Roscommon County, reappointed to represent optometrists, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2028.
Samuel Wapner of 4374 Strathdale Court, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, Oakland County, reappointed to represent optometrists, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2028.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122 and 333.17701:
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Michael Sleiman of 21505
Garrison Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, Wayne County, reappointed to
represent pharmacists, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June
30, 2028.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 186 of 1973, MCL 205.721 and 205.722:
Michigan Tax Tribunal
Mark Perry of 760 Eltham Court, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, Washtenaw County, succeeding Victoria Enyart whose term has expired, appointed to represent certified level IV assessors, for a term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2028.
June 6, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 416 of 2014:
Underground Storage Tank Authority Board of Directors
Kevin Lepak of 5626 Edgar Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, Oakland County, reappointed to represent petroleum refiners, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring May 25, 2027.
Curtis Lichy of 31934 Pembroke, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County, succeeding Brian Eggers whose term has expired, appointed to represent individuals from a statewide business association that includes owners or operators of refined petroleum underground storage tanks, for a term commencing June 6, 2024, and expiring May 25, 2027.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
June 7, 2024
Due to an error on the May 23, 2024 letter filed with your office pursuant to Article V, § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, and ERO 2023-2, please be advised of the following correction stricken below and replaced with the words in bold:
Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea of
1520 East 2nd Street, Flint, Michigan 48503, Genesee County, appointed for a
term commencing June 24 July 1, 2024, and expiring at the
pleasure of the Governor.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
During the recess, Senator Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Chang as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4519, entitled
A bill to designate May 2 of each year as Negro Leagues Day.
The
bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 539, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).
Substitute (S-1).
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.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Snyder, Martus and VanWoerkom as conferees to join with Senators Anthony, McCann and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
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.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives O’Neal, McKinney and Slagh as conferees to join with Senators Shink, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
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.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Wilson, Weiss and Lightner as conferees to join with Senators Shink, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
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.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Brixie, Martus and Borton as conferees to join with Senators Cherry, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the
Conference Committee.
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Brixie, Martus and Borton as conferees to join with Senators Cherry, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Brabec, Hood and Bollin as conferees to join with Senators Cherry, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
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.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Morgan, Wilson and Cavitt as conferees to join with Senators Hertel, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Skaggs, Brixie and Schuette as conferees to join with Senators Cavanagh, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Morse, Martus and Green as conferees to join with Senators Santana, Anthony and Bumstead.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4360
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the following bill was passed:
House Bill No. 4360, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation by 2 or more municipalities of certain authorities for the purpose of providing emergency services to municipalities; to provide for the powers and duties of authorities and of certain state and local agencies and officers; to provide for certain condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to provide for the levy of property taxes for certain purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 2 (MCL 124.602).
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Klinefelt offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, line 13, after “(5)” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting: “If the territory under the authority’s jurisdiction does not include all of the taxable property within each incorporating municipality, the authority may levy a tax under section 12 on all of the taxable property within the limits of the authority, but the authority must not be funded under section 13.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 238 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 788, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 803t.
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. 239 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4154, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 92 (MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2.
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. 240 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Santana’s statement is as follows:
Thank you to everyone in this chamber for supporting Senate Bill No. 788. This legislation recognizes the unique challenges that quite often are overlooked, sacrifices of our fastest-growing veteran population: women veterans. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the state of Michigan is home to the 15th-largest women veteran populations with over 46,000 women veterans. Currently, 17 other states identify women veterans for their sacrifice with a plate identifying the woman as the veteran. On June 12, 2023, Michigan celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act and made women veterans a permanent holiday for the state. Women veterans in 2000 made up only 4 percent of the veteran population and by 2040, will be 18 percent of the veteran population. We must recognize the sacrifices of the fastest-growing veteran population. This bill allows women veterans to identify themselves and apply for a women veterans plate. I am grateful that we will recognize the contributions that these mothers, sisters, and daughters, have made to the United States military and that we are formally recognizing their dedication. Thank you all so much for your support, and I look forward to the bill signing into law.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 225 at 9:32 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 226 at 9:34 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 415 at 9:36 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 416 at 9:38 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 691 at 9:40 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, June 6, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905
House Bill Nos. 5786 5787 5788 5789 5790 5791 5792 5793 5794 5795 5796 5797 5798 5799 5800 5801 5802
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McCann (C), McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino
Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, June 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Elections
and Ethics – Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373‑1721
Energy and Environment – Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, June 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Labor – Thursday, June 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
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
Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, June 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:29 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate