No. 13

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss.

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—excused 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 McMorrow—present Wojno—present

Geiss—present

Senator Mallory McMorrow of the 8th District offered the following invocation:

This morning our hearts are heavy on the news that two babies passed away, frozen to death when their mother had reached out to their local government for help—help that never responded. It is a somber moment to reflect on the fact that all of us have chosen a calling of service and that no matter how busy we may get, no matter the political fights, that we be grounded in the fact that it is our duty that we have been called to be of service to those who are in the greatest need. May we pray for this family, for the two babies we have lost, and be anchored in the service of this work. Amen.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators McBroom and Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Johnson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senators Brinks, Hertel and Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.

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.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Sue Shink

February 12, 2025

Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.110(c), I respectfully request that my name be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill No. 73 sponsored by Senator Wojno. The bill is currently referred to the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee. It modifies 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1513) by amending sec. 513, allowing Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center Complex to be licensed to serve alcohol.

Sincerely,

Sue Shink

State Senator

14th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Santana, Chang, Bayer and Irwin introduced

Senate Bill No. 78, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1b, 1c, 1d, 2, and 3 (MCL 780.621b, 780.621c, 780.621d, 780.622, and 780.623), section 1b as added by 2020 PA 188, section 1c as amended by 2021 PA 79, section 1d as amended by 2021 PA 82, and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2020 PA 193, and by adding section 1j; 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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 79, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 109.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 80, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 14b.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Senators Shink, Chang, McMorrow, Bayer, Cavanagh, Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno and Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 81, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

Senators Chang, McMorrow, Shink, Bayer, Damoose and Geiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 82, entitled

A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 83, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 27c (MCL 388.1627c), as amended by 2024 PA 120.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.

Senator Hoitenga introduced

Senate Bill No. 84, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 13a (MCL 125.1513a), as added by 1980 PA 233.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

Senator Hoitenga introduced

Senate Bill No. 85, 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 section 5n (MCL 722.115n), as added by 2017 PA 256.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

Senator Hoitenga introduced

Senate Bill No. 86, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 46 (MCL 400.46).

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 until 1:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:10 a.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.

Recess

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:01 p.m.

3:28 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

During the recess, Senator McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Singh moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Thursday, February 13, at 12:00 noon.

The motion prevailed.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, February 11, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 71 72 73 74 75 76 77

House Bill No. 4066

Committee Reports

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 41, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Erika Geiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 52, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, and 25 (MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.113, 120.114, 120.114a, 120.116, 120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and 120.125), the title as amended and section 14a as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18 as amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding section 19a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Erika Geiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead

Excused: Senator McBroom

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Excused: Senator Polehanki

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety — Thursday, February 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 (CANCELLED)

Regulatory Affairs — Thursday, February 13, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:29 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate