No. 15

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

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—excused Santana—present

Camilleri—excused 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—excused

Senator Rick Outman of the 33rd District offered the following invocation:

Dear heavenly Father, sometimes I wonder what would happen to me or to us if we knew that today was our last day on this earth. How would we reprioritize our lives? What would suddenly become important and what would we decide didn’t really matter? What kind of walls that we build up around ourselves would we tear down? How would we treat each other knowing that we were out of time? Would we start thinking about what comes next? Would we wonder about our eternal destiny?

The truth of the matter is that only You, Father, know the number of our days. Your word tells us that You knew that number before even our very first day. You also tell us not to boast about tomorrow for we do not know what a day may bring. Even Your servant Moses prayed, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”

Father, as we go through our deliberations today, help us to keep our thoughts on what truly is important. I’m reminded of the saying, Only one life, ‘twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last. Thank You for this new day and please, Father, guide our steps. I pray this in the name of Your Son. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Lindsey and McBroom 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 Geiss and Camilleri be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

February 7, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

• Report on Internal Control, Compliance, and Other Matters of the State Sponsored Group Insurance Fund for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 (171-0143-25).

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.

The following communications were received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

January 27, 2025

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 #2024-055-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-01-01) on this date at 10:27 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Advertising.”

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.

January 27, 2025

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 #2024-056-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-01-02) on this date at 10:43 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Beer.”

January 27, 2025

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 #2024-057-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-01-03) on this date at 10:54 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Wine.”

January 27, 2025

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 #2024-058-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-01-04) on this date at 11:26 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Church or School Hearings.”

January 27, 2025

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 #2024-059-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-01-05) on this date at 11:44 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “On-Premises Licenses.”

Sincerely,

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Edward W. McBroom

February 12, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to:

SB 78 introduced on February 12, 2025 by Sylvia A. Santana.

SB 82 introduced on February 12, 2025 by Stephanie Chang.

SB 89 and 90 by Sylvia A. Santana.

Sincerely,

Ed McBroom

State Senator

38th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Local Community Stabilization Authority

February 16, 2025

The Local Community Stabilization Authority (the “Authority”) is responsible for administering provisions of the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act, Public Act 48 of 2002, as amended, MCL 484.3101 to 484.3120 (the “METRO Act”). Sec 3. (2) of the METRO Act requires the Authority to file an annual report of its activities for the preceding year with the governor and the members of the legislative committees dealing with energy, technology, and telecommunications issues on or before March 1 of each year. Please find attached the 2024 report.

Sincerely,

Jaymes Vettraino

LCSA Administrator

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Wojno, Hauck, Moss and Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 87, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 804.

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

Senators Hauck, Wojno, Moss and Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 88, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA 434.

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

Senators Santana, Bayer, Cavanagh, Irwin and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 89, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 316 (MCL 750.316), as amended by 2022 PA 149.

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

Senators Santana, Bayer, Cavanagh, Irwin and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 90, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 31a, 33, 33b, and 34 (MCL 791.231a, 791.233, 791.233b, and 791.234), section 31a as added by 1992 PA 181, section 33 as amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33b as amended by 2019 PA 16, and section 34 as amended by 2024 PA 111, and by adding sections 35a and 83a.

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

Senators Damoose, Lauwers, Runestad, Theis, Daley, McBroom and Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 91, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

Senators Anthony, McCann, Damoose, Bayer, McBroom and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 92, 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 10q.

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

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.

11:07 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senator Lindsey entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 2:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:08 a.m.

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:31 p.m.

4:58 p.m.

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

During the recess, Senator McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 13, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4084 4085 4086 4087

The Secretary announced that the following bill was printed and filed on Tuesday, February 18, and is available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill No. 4088

Committee Reports

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), Cherry, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis

Excused: Senator Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

EGLE – Thursday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, February 20, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:59 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate