No. 100

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 30, 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—excused

Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present

Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present

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 Michael Webber of the 9th District offered the following invocation:

Father God, good leaders come from You. Lord, Michigan needs leaders with discerning hearts and wise minds. We come to You today asking You to give us wise leaders who will lead Michigan in the right direction. Let our leaders be people who honor Your holy name, for it is only from You that they will get true wisdom. It is in the mighty name of Jesus that we believe and pray. Amen.

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

Senator Santana entered the Senate Chamber.

Motions and Communications

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Bumstead, McBroom and Outman be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.

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.

10:54 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Bellino and Brinks entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded 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 Wojno 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:

House Bill No. 4135, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Jackson County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

Senate Bill No. 443, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:58 a.m.

11:25 a.m.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Bumstead, Bayer and Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 627, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6q (MCL 460.6q), as added by 2008 PA 286.

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

Senators Bayer, Irwin and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 628, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.

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

Senators Bayer, Irwin and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 629, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7401, 7403, 7453, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403, 333.7453, and 333.7457), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7453 as amended by 2024 PA 18, and section 7457 as amended by 2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137.

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

Senator Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 630, entitled

A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled “An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on certain projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the prevailing wage fund; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 408.1101), as amended by 2024 PA 110.

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

Senators Albert, Bellino, Runestad, Lindsey and Victory introduced

Senate Bill No. 631, entitled

A bill relating to the economic development of this state; to create the bureau of fair competition and free enterprise in the department of labor and economic opportunity and provide for the appointment of a director; to provide for the withdrawal of the Michigan strategic fund from the contractual interlocal agreement that created the Michigan economic development corporation and the termination of that agreement; to abolish the Michigan strategic fund; to transfer the powers, duties, functions, and properties of the Michigan strategic fund and the Michigan economic development corporation to the bureau of fair competition and free enterprise; to provide for the disposition of money in certain restricted funds; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; 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 Government Operations.

Senators Albert, Bellino, Runestad, Lindsey and Victory introduced

Senate Bill No. 632, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 9, and 10 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2685, 125.2686, 125.2688c, 125.2688d, 125.2688e, 125.2688f, 125.2688g, 125.2688h, 125.2689, and 125.2690), sections 3, 4, and 6 as amended by 2024 PA 40, section 5 as amended by 1999 PA 98, sections 8c and 8e as amended by 2018 PA 474, section 8d as amended by 2010 PA 368, section 8f as added by 2006 PA 305, section 8g as added by 2010 PA 5, section 8h as added and section 10 as amended by 2010 PA 277, and section 9 as amended by 2017 PA 50, and by adding section 9a.

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

Senators Albert, Bellino and Lindsey introduced

Senate Bill No. 633, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 266a and 676 (MCL  206.266a and 206.676), as added by 2020 PA 343.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 634, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 635, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 244, entitled “Regional tourism marketing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL  141.892), as amended by 2018 PA 466.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 636, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 89, entitled “Michigan BIDCO act,” by amending sections 104 and 105 (MCL  487.1104 and 487.1105), as amended by 2012 PA 358.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 637, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 2, 7, 8, and 11 (MCL 12.252, 12.257, 12.258, and 12.261), section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174, sections 7 and 8 as amended by 2024 PA 188, and section 11 as added by 2020 PA 359; 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 Government Operations.

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 638, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 25, entitled “Convention and tourism promotion act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 141.1322), as amended by 2018 PA 464.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 639, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled “An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred,” by amending sections 2b and 3 (MCL 17.2b and 17.3), section 2b as added by 2006 PA 474 and section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 143.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 640, entitled

A bill to amend 2010 PA 254, entitled “Regional convention and tourism promotion act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 141.1432), as amended by 2018 PA 465.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 641, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2023 PA 102.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 642, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 125 (MCL 18.1125), as added by 2008 PA 76.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 643, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as amended by 2024 PA 207.

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

Senators Victory and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 644, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 540, entitled “Economic development incentive evaluation act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 7 (MCL 18.1753, 18.1755, and 18.1757).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 645, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as amended by 2024 PA 181.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 646, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 323, entitled “Michigan infrastructure council act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 21.604).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 647, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 51f, 266a, 270, 278, 676, 680, 696, 701, 711, 713, and 718 (MCL 206.51f, 206.266a, 206.270, 206.278, 206.676, 206.680, 206.696, 206.701, 206.711, 206.713, and 206.718), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110, sections 266a and 676 as added by 2020 PA 343, sections 270 and 278 as amended and section 713 as added by 2011 PA 38, section 680 as amended by 2019 PA 92, section 696 as added by 2023 PA 4, section 701 as amended by 2024 PA 177, section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118, and section 718 as added by 2024 PA 119.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 648, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” by amending section 337 (MCL 32.737), as added by 2008 PA 81.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 649, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled “State convention facility development act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 207.630), as amended by 2022 PA 276.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 650, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4q (MCL 117.4q), as amended by 2024 PA 83.

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

Senators Victory and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 651, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2022 PA 241, and by adding section 3a.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 652, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 84, entitled “Local government filming location access act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 123.1193 and 123.1195).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 653, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 593, entitled “Michigan next energy authority act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.822), as amended by 2006 PA 632.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 654, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled “Land bank fast track act,” by amending sections 3, 16, and 23 (MCL 124.753, 124.766, and 124.773), section 3 as amended by 2023 PA 52.

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

Senators Victory and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 655, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 107, 111, 415, 419, 435, and 460 (MCL 208.1107, 208.1111, 208.1415, 208.1419, 208.1435, and 208.1460), section 107 as amended by 2011 PA 292, section 111 as amended by 2014 PA 282, section 419 as amended by 2015 PA 194, section 435 as amended by 2012 PA 605, and section 460 as added by 2008 PA 335.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 656, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled “An act to authorize the development or redevelopment of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local governmental units for the development or redevelopment projects,” by amending section 10f (MCL 125.990f), as amended by 2023 PA 79.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 657, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2023 PA 109.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 658, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 9c (MCL 125.1509c), as added by 2013 PA 190.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 659, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 92, entitled “State essential services assessment act,” by amending sections 3 and 9 (MCL 211.1053 and 211.1059), as amended by 2016 PA 107.

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

Senators Victory and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 660, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 338, entitled “Economic development corporations act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 125.1623), as amended by 2002 PA 357.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 661, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner’s advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6b (MCL 247.806b), as added by 2008 PA 83.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 662, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 69, entitled “An act to designate certain highways within this state as Pure Michigan byways; to provide procedures for additions, deletions, or changes to Pure Michigan byways; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies,” by amending sections 4 and 7a (MCL 247.954 and 247.957a), section 4 as amended and section 7a as added by 2014 PA 445.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 663, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled “An act to create certain entities in the Michigan strategic fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities on those entities and on certain state employees and public employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by 2010 PA 337.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 664, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 322, entitled “Julian-Stille value-added act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 285.302), as amended by 2006 PA 423.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 665, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “Local community stabilization authority act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 123.1345), as amended by 2020 PA 194.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 666, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 330, entitled “An act to provide for the publication of certain information regarding the establishing of alternative fuels facilities in this state; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; and to make available to the public certain information,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 285.342 and 285.343).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 667, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” by amending section 5a (MCL 290.645a), as added by 2008 PA 321.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 668, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 14a, and 15b (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2664a, and 125.2665b), sections 2, 8a, and 14a as amended by 2023 PA 90 and section 15b as added by 2020 PA 279.

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

Senators Bellino and Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 669, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 512, 11550, 20104a, 72103, and 72104 (MCL 324.512, 324.11550, 324.20104a, 324.72103, and 324.72104), section 512 as added by 2008 PA 82, section 11550 as amended by 2022 PA 248, section 20104a as amended by 2010 PA 229, section 72103 as amended by 2018 PA 69, and section 72104 as amended by 2014 PA 210.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 670, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 344, entitled “Financial exploitation prevention act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 487.2083).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 671, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 26d and 65 (MCL 388.1626d and 388.1665), as amended by 2024 PA 120.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 672, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552), as amended by 2011 PA 154.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 673, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 409, entitled “Michigan freedom trail commission act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 399.82 and 399.83), as amended by 2001 PA 79.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 674, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 406 (MCL 125.3406), as amended by 2013 PA 189.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 675, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 57, 57d, 57e, and 57f (MCL 400.57, 400.57d, 400.57e, and 400.57f), section 57 as amended by 2018 PA 574, section 57d as amended by 2011 PA 131, section 57e as amended by 2024 PA 138, and section 57f as amended by 2014 PA 51.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 676, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 219, 402, 403, 404, 410, 412, 412a, 412b, 412c, and 412e (MCL 125.4219, 125.4402, 125.4403, 125.4404, 125.4410, 125.4412, 125.4412a, 125.4412b, 125.4412c, and 125.4412e), section 402 as amended by 2023 PA 312.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 677, entitled

A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled “Lawful internet gaming act,” by amending section 15a (MCL 432.315a).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 678, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 234, entitled “Divestment from terror act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 129.292), as amended by 2018 PA 684.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 679, entitled

A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled “Lawful sports betting act,” by amending section 15a (MCL 432.415a).

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 680, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 395, entitled “Community convention or tourism marketing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 141.872), as amended by 2018 PA 626.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 681, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 303 (MCL 436.1303), as amended by 2018 PA 154.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 682, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled “Convention and tourism marketing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 141.882), as amended by 2018 PA 625.

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

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 683, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 49, entitled “Michigan broadband development authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 484.3203); 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 Government Operations.

Senators Hauck and Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 684, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16238, and 16315 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16238, and 333.16315), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and section 16315 as amended by 2020 PA 169, and by adding section 16211a.

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

Senators Shink, Singh, Daley, Lauwers and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 685, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b.

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

Senators Daley, Singh, Lauwers, Shink and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 686, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

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

Senators Singh, Daley, Lauwers, Shink and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 687, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75.

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

Senators Cherry, Singh, Daley, Lauwers and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 688, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36.

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

Senators Lauwers, Singh, Daley, Shink and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 689, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

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

Senators Victory, Singh, Daley, Lauwers, Shink and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 690, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

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

Senators Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 691, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 3, 52, 53, 92, 93, 132, 133, 162, 163, 192, 193, 253, 254, 345, 349, 370, 409a, 412, 432, 433, 467a, 510, 534, 535, 551, 559, 590c, 591, 592, 598, 611, 623a, 641, 642a, 686a, 737a, 766, 963, and 970e (MCL 168.3, 168.52, 168.53, 168.92, 168.93, 168.132, 168.133, 168.162, 168.163, 168.192, 168.193, 168.253, 168.254, 168.345, 168.349, 168.370, 168.409a, 168.412, 168.432, 168.433, 168.467a, 168.510, 168.534, 168.535, 168.551, 168.559, 168.590c, 168.591, 168.592, 168.598, 168.611, 168.623a, 168.641, 168.642a, 168.686a, 168.737a, 168.766, 168.963, and 168.970e), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 603, sections 53, 93, 133, and 551 as amended by 2012 PA 276, section 163 as amended by 2021 PA 144, sections 193 and 254 as amended by 2021 PA 146, section 349 as amended by 2021 PA 147, section 370 as amended by 2022 PA 104, sections 433 and 467a as amended by 2018 PA 120, section 510 as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 534 as amended by 2018 PA 224, section 590c as added and sections 592, 598, and 623a as amended by 1988 PA 116, section 591 as amended by 2012 PA 128, section 611 as amended by 1996 PA 583, section 641 as amended by 2015 PA 197, section 642a as amended by 2012 PA 523, section 686a as amended by 1999 PA 216, section 737a as amended by 2018 PA 611, section 766 as amended by 2023 PA 82, section 963 as amended by 2015 PA 99, and section 970e as amended by 2015 PA 102.

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

Senators Wojno and Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 692, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 387, entitled “Regional transit authority act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 124.550).

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

Senators McBroom, Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 693, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 16c (MCL 46.16c), as added by 1988 PA 37.

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

Senators McBroom, Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 694, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 550, 550a, 805, 8175, and 8176 (MCL 600.550, 600.550a, 600.805, 600.8175, and 600.8176), section 550 as amended by 2009 PA 228, sections 550a and 8176 as amended by 2022 PA 7, section 805 as amended by 2011 PA 300, and section 8175 as amended by 1990 PA 54.

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

Senators Camilleri, Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 695, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801j (MCL 257.801j), as amended by 2014 PA 171.

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

Senators Klinefelt and Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 696, 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,” by amending section 2a (MCL 41.2a), as added by 2021 PA 97.

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

Senators Polehanki, Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 697, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 544f (MCL 168.544f), as added by 1999 PA 218.

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

Senators Singh and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 698, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 15, 16, 17, 24b, 33, and 82 (MCL 169.215, 169.216, 169.217, 169.224b, 169.233, and 169.282), section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, section 16 as amended by 2017 PA 184, sections 17 and 33 as amended and section 24b as added by 2017 PA 119, and section 82 as amended by 1981 PA 102; 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 Elections and Ethics.

House Bill No. 4124, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4125, entitled

A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4126, entitled

A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4127, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4128, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4129, entitled

A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules.

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 Energy and Environment.

House Bill No. 4509, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16801 and 17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601), section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238, and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and 17603a.

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. 4591, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18101 (MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding sections 16190a and 18105a.

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. 4642, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.

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. 4663, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016.

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. 5092, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610.

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.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:48 a.m.

12:09 p.m.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7

The motion prevailed.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.

(This resolution was adopted on Wednesday, October 29, and a Point of Order was raised and postponed for the day. See Senate Journal No. 99, p. 1672.)

Pending a ruling from the Chair,

Senator Lauwers withdrew his Point of Order.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Daley and Theis be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the concurrent resolution was adopted.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 291 Yeas—19

Anthony Chang Klinefelt Santana

Bayer Cherry McCann Shink

Brinks Geiss McMorrow Singh

Camilleri Hertel Moss Wojno

Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki

Nays—13

Albert Hoitenga Lauwers Runestad

Bellino Huizenga Lindsey Victory

Damoose Johnson Nesbitt Webber

Hauck

Excused—5

Bumstead McBroom Outman Theis

Daley

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Geiss

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 182, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 182

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:14 p.m.

12:19 p.m.

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

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 Wojno 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 with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 182, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Substitute (S-2).

The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 2, following line 12, by inserting:

Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

Full-time equated classified positions 0.0

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 1,000,000

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 1,000,000

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues 0

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues 0

Total private revenues 0

Total other state restricted revenues 0

State general fund/general purpose $ 1,000,000

ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Fair food network – double up food bucks $ 1,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 1,000,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose $ 1,000,000

2. Amend page 2, line 13, after “Sec.” by striking out “102” and inserting “103” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The Senate agreed to the substitute as amended 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

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. 182

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 bill:

Senate Bill No. 182

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 182, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Singh moved that the previous question be ordered.

The motion prevailed.

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 292 Yeas—27

Albert Cherry Johnson Santana

Anthony Damoose Klinefelt Shink

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Singh

Brinks Hauck McCann Victory

Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Webber

Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Wojno

Chang Irwin Polehanki

Nays—4

Bellino Lauwers Nesbitt Runestad

Excused—5

Bumstead McBroom Outman Theis

Daley

Not Voting—1

Hoitenga

In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senators Santana, Anthony and Lindsey asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Santana’s statement is as follows:

Today we are taking swift action to ensure families across Michigan do not go without nutrition this November. I’ve had several conversations this week with all my food banks who are on the ground supporting the needs of the communities throughout the state of Michigan and while politicians in D.C. are not making ideal decisions, we in this chamber—the leaders in the Senate—are making sure SNAP benefits are funded, that our food banks are funded, to help support those efforts, and also making sure families do not go without.

Just the other day, I was down in the city of Detroit at a KFC and an individual stopped me and said, Can I have $20 to get food because I don’t have any resources? This issue is not just an issue that is impacting today but it’s systemically impacting Americans across this country. It not only impacts that individuals who’s receiving SNAP benefits but those federal employees who are also going without a paycheck at this moment in time.

I am grateful to the leaders in this body, in this Senate Chamber, who are now deciding that we will not let our people here in Michigan go without the needs [means?] that every family needs and deserves. I want to say thank you to everybody who worked on this effort in making sure the people of Michigan matter first and they matter as a priority of our state.

Senator Anthony’s statement is as follows:

Yesterday in this chamber, we had a lively debate over the federal government’s decision to pause SNAP benefits, an essential food program for tens of millions of Americans. That includes half-a-million kids here in the state of Michigan, and 40,000 right here in my district. Yet, day after day, D.C. Republicans have continued to use people as political pawns as we barrel through one of the longest federal shutdowns in our nation’s history.

Make no mistake: these cuts are a direct attack on our people, an attempt to take away benefits like food and health care from people who need it most, while padding the pockets of the wealthiest among us. Sunday is November 1. Rent is going to be due, some of us actually turned on the heat begrudgingly, our utility bills are going to be a little higher, and before you know it, we will be gathering around the Thanksgiving table. But for too many people this year, that table will be sparse or even empty. Yesterday we debated; today we have an opportunity to take action. We on the Senate Democratic side are choosing to do something.

The supplemental that you have before you will deposit $50 million in a new emergency assistance fund so Michigan’s most vulnerable households can keep putting food on the table even if federal SNAP funding expires or is no longer available. This fund is a stopgap measure, a lifeline for families facing uncertainty. In addition to that $50 million, we’re also pouring $20 million toward food banks and pantries and other programs to help fill the gaps.

Senate Bill No. 182 helps to meet the needs of this moment but we have to be honest with ourselves. This is not enough because we have no idea what’s coming tomorrow. Every single day that the Trump administration seeks to exist, it launches a new attack on working families, and our state does not have the financial means or the ability to fix every single problem coming out of D.C. What we’re doing today is not a permanent fix. Our resources are limited but we have a responsibility to provide for the people of this state. The supplemental that is before you has been co-created by every single member of the Senate Democratic caucus. They’ve looked the Majority Leader and myself in the eye and have said two things: do something. We have to be quick, we have to be strong, and so I urge every member of the chamber—on the Senate Democratic side as well as my Republican colleagues—to join me in voting “yes.” We will keep fighting for as long as we can with the resources we have, and I urge the Whitmer administration and the House of Representatives to join us in doing something.

Senator Lindsey’s statement is as follows:

The bill in front of us is a bill to spend $70 million—taxpayer dollars—that was revealed about 10 minutes ago. The language in it is very vague. It doesn’t do a good job. It is directed generally towards helping with food insecurity, but it’s very vague.

I tend to be—I’d like to try to be one of the most fiscally responsible members of this chamber, yet today, I rise to say that I will be supporting this bill. The reason is because I am calling the bluff of the Democrats. They know for a fact that under the rules and laws of the state of Michigan that this solution cannot, literally under our laws, cannot be done in time to help the people of Michigan. But if the point they want to send is that we, as a chamber, we as a Legislature, should get together and work on behalf of the people—tackling things like crises around food—I want them to know that if they want a partner in a serious effort to do that, come talk. I’ll be open to it. A lot of Republicans will be open to it. I’ll even vote “yes” for this supplemental to put some money behind sending a signal to help the people of Michigan.

But the people need to understand, this is all political theater. The bill in front of us can’t be passed in time to help—the Senate doesn’t even plan to meet or take up any legislation next week, neither does the House. It has to layover over there. This is political theater. Again, I will say to my Democratic colleagues, if you’re serious about an effort—and there’s still time this week—come sit down and talk about a solution that could actually help the people of Michigan. I’m open to that conversation. I’ll vote “yes” for your theater bill because I do legitimately care about the people of Michigan, but a solution has to be one that’s worked out with details, refined, and actually gets the assistance where it needs to go.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Hoitenga be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 4420

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4420, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364a.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Anthony offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-4).

The substitute 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. 293 Yeas—31

Albert Cherry Klinefelt Runestad

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Santana

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Shink

Bellino Hauck McCann Singh

Brinks Hertel McMorrow Victory

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Wojno

Chang Johnson Polehanki

Nays—0

Excused—6

Bumstead Hoitenga Outman Theis

Daley McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Geiss

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the bill title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows,

“An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, October 29:

House Bill Nos. 4591 4642 4663 5092

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, October 29, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 5155 5156 5157 5158 5159 5160 5161 5162 5163

Committee Reports

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senator Theis

Absent: Senators Wojno (C), Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Excused: Senator Klinefelt

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, November 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:51 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate