No. 98
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 28, 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—excused
Bumstead—excused 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—excused Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Thomas
A. Albert of the 18th District offered the following invocation:
Our Father,
who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our
trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. 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 Nesbitt, Theis and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s
session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved
that Senators Bumstead, Runestad and McBroom be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that
Senators Anthony, Brinks and Cavanagh be temporarily excused from today’s
session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication
was received and read:
Office
of the Auditor General
October
21, 2025
Enclosed is a copy of the
following report:
• Performance audit report on Licensing and Surveys of Hospice
Facilities, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, and Bureau of Survey and
Certification, Department of Health and Human Services
(641-0454-24).
Sincerely,
Doug
Ringler
Auditor
General
The audit report was referred
to the Committee on Oversight.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03
a.m.
11:39 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
During the recess, Senators Cavanagh, Nesbitt,
Brinks, Anthony, Johnson and Theis entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
Introduction and Referral of
Bills
House
Bill No. 4039, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative
procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by
2011 PA 239.
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 and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
House
Bill No. 4045, entitled
A bill to enact the uniform public expression
protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for
exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights.
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
and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
House
Bill No. 4422, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as
amended by 2022 PA 142.
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 and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
House
Bill No. 4484, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.
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 and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House
Bill No. 4665, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
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 and referred to the Committee on Education.
House
Bill No. 4666, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The
insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2082 (MCL 500.2082).
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 and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer
Protection.
House
Bill No. 4690, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended
by 2012 PA 60.
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 and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public
Safety.
House
Bill No. 4691, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999
PA 73.
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 and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public
Safety.
House
Bill No. 4793, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA
116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309
and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by
2003 PA 302.
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 and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House
Bill No. 4794, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA
331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).
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 and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House
Bill No. 4795, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 861 (MCL 380.861), as amended by
2008 PA 1.
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 and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House
Bill No. 4823, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b,
and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025),
section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226,
section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111,
section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and
section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412.
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 and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
House
Bill No. 4824, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as
amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604.
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 and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to
the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Webber 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 bills:
Senate Bill No. 329, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2116b, 2118, and 2120 (MCL 500.2116b, 500.2118, and 500.2120), section 2116b as added and sections 2118 and 2120 as amended by 2019 PA 21; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Senate Bill No. 595, entitled
A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bills were placed on the order of Third
Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 133, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute
recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was
placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 423, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA 33.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute
recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was
placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to
the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from
the Governor were received and read:
October
23, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 191 of 1968,
MCL 123.1002:
State Boundary Commission
Richard Datema of 2360
Rosewood Lane, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Emmet County, reappointed for a term
commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring November 15, 2027.
October
23, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965,
MCL 290.657:
Michigan Cherry Committee
Juliette McAvoy of 10154
Valley Court, Central Lake, Michigan 49622, Antrim County, reappointed as a District
1 tart cherry grower, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring
February 1, 2027.
Emily Miezio of 10351 East
Solem Road, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682, Leelanau County, reappointed as a
District 1 tart cherry grower, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and
expiring February 1, 2027.
Mark Schilling of 5795
Scottdale Road, Saint Joseph, Michigan 49085, Berrien County, reappointed as a District
3 tart cherry grower, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring
February 1, 2027.
October
23, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965,
MCL 290.657:
Michigan Soybean Committee
Ryan Drozd of 36253 20th
Avenue, Gobles, Michigan 49055, Van Buren County, reappointed as a District 7
grower, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring September 23,
2028.
Jeffrey Fromm of 1901 East
Wilkinson Road, Owosso, Michigan 48867, Shiawassee County, succeeding Mark Senk whose term has expired, appointed as a
District 6 grower, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring
September 23, 2028.
October
23, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 403 of 2004,
MCL 338.3620:
Michigan Unarmed Combat
Commission
Ruben Martinez of 1077
Whitter Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, Ingham County, reappointed as a
general public member, for a term commencing October 23, 2025, and expiring
June 15, 2029.
Respectfully,
Gretchen
Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were
referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to
the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the rules be
suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of
Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
Senate
Bill No. 595
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate
Bill No. 478
Senate
Bill No. 595
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate
Bill No. 478, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to transfer state-owned property in Livingston County from the
administrative jurisdiction of the department of corrections to the
administrative jurisdiction of the department of military and veterans affairs;
and to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments with
regard to the property and the jurisdictional transfer.
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. 284 Yeas—34
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Shink
Bellino Hauck McCann Singh
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Nesbitt Webber
Chang Irwin Outman Wojno
Cherry Johnson
Nays—0
Excused—3
Bumstead McBroom Runestad
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate
Bill No. 595, entitled
A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana
state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections
7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
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. 285 Yeas—34
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Shink
Bellino Hauck McCann Singh
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Nesbitt Webber
Chang Irwin Outman Wojno
Cherry Johnson
Nays—0
Excused—3
Bumstead McBroom Runestad
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, October 23:
House Bill Nos. 4039 4665 4666 4793 4794 4795
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, October 23, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 624 625 626
Committee Reports
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
Senate Bill No. 580, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 304 (MCL 257.304), as amended by 2024 PA 113.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Stephanie Chang
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Excused: Senator Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
Scheduled
Meetings
Administrative Rules, Joint — Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety — Thursday, October 30, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Economic and Community Development — Thursday, October 30, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721
Energy and Environment — Thursday, October 30, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323
Health Policy — Wednesday, October 29, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:55 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate