2025 Senate Journal No 106

No. 106

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 2, 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—present Santana—present

Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present

Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present

Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present

Cherry—present McBroom—present Victory—present

Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present

Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present

Geiss—present

Senator John N. Damoose of the 37th District offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, we love You and we thank You for bringing us back here and giving us this responsibility for looking over our state. We ask right now that You would help all of us to remember and live out the words written in Philippians 4:8, “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” We pray this in Jesus’ name. 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 Theis, Daley, McBroom, Webber, Nesbitt and Runestad be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

The following communications were received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

November 19, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

• Office of the Auditor General 2025 Annual Report.

November 26, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

• Performance audit on Communication with Child Development and Care Program Providers Regarding Client Eligibility and the Associated Payments, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (313-0298-24).

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.

The following communication was received:

Great Lakes Protection Fund

October 29, 2025

Every year the Great Lakes Protection Fund is required to file an annual report with its member Governors and the State Legislature.

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8 of the Fund’s Bylaws, please find attached a copy of the 2024 Annual Report.

No action is needed; this is informational.

If you have any questions, feel free to call.

Sincerely,

J. David Rankin

Executive Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communications were received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

November 3, 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 #2023-065-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-01) on this date at 10:01 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Adult Foster Care Family Homes.”

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.

November 3, 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 #2023-066-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-02) on this date at 10:14 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Adult Foster Care Congregate Facilities.”

November 3, 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 #2023-067-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-03) on this date at 10:36 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Adult Foster Care Large Group Homes.”

November 3, 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 #2023-068-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-04) on this date at 10:47 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Adult Foster Care Small Group Homes.”

November 3, 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 #2023-069-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-05) on this date at 11:14 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Fire Safety Rules for Adult Foster Care and Small Group Homes (6 or less).”

November 3, 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 #2023-070-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-06) on this date at 11:29 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Certification of Specialized Programs.”

November 3, 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 #2023-071-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-07) on this date at 11:41 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Licensing Adult Foster Care Facilities.”

November 4, 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 #2023-080-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #25-11-08) on this date at 10:08 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Private Security Guard and Security Alarm Agencies.”

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 communications were received:

Office of Senator Rosemary Bayer

November 13, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 707 introduced by Senator Erika Geiss on November 12th, 2025.

November 13, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 708 and 709 introduced by Senator Erika Geiss and Senator Klinefelt on November 12th, 2025.

November 13, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 710 introduced by Senator Sue Shink on November 12th, 2025.

November 13, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 711 introduced by Senator Sue Shink on November 12th, 2025.

November 13, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 713 and 714 introduced by Senator Erika Geiss on November 12th, 2025.

Sincerely,

Rosemary K. Bayer

13th Senate District

State Senator

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

Senators Webber and Daley entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.

11:35 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Singh, Runestad, Brinks, Anthony, Nesbitt, Geiss, McBroom, Wojno and Theis entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Runestad admittance to the Senate floor.

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

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 532

Senate Bill No. 616

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

Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 51f and 711 (MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118.

Senate Bill No. 473, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 9 and 90j (MCL 125.2009 and 125.2090j), section 9 as amended by 2024 PA 117 and section 90j as added by 2017 PA 109, and by adding chapter 8F; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senator Singh moved that the bills be referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

The motion prevailed.

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

Senate Bill No. 615, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a.

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 bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Santana, Bayer and Cavanagh introduced

Senate Bill No. 717, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as amended by 2022 PA 19, and by adding section 109t.

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

Senators Bayer, Santana and Cavanagh introduced

Senate Bill No. 718, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406zz.

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

Senators Hertel, Cherry, Outman, Victory and Daley introduced

Senate Bill No. 719, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301).

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

Senators Cherry and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 720, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312).

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

Senator Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 721, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled “Commercial redevelopment act,” by amending sections 9, 12a, 16, and 18 (MCL 207.659, 207.662a, 207.666, and 207.668), section 9 as amended by 1993 PA 340, section 12a as added by 2008 PA 227, and section 18 as amended by 2020 PA 218.

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

Senator Cavanagh introduced

Senate Bill No. 722, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, 14, and 16 (MCL 207.842, 207.846, 207.847, 207.854, and 207.856), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 82, section 6 as amended by 2019 PA 44, and section 16 as amended by 2020 PA 217.

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

House Bill No. 4220, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18818.

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. 4221, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.

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. 4351, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1087.

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 Veterans and Emergency Services.

House Bill No. 4397, entitled

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

The 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. 4481, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p.

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. 4482, entitled

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. 4483, entitled

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. 4843, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.

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. 4857, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20981 and 20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982), section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40.

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. 4893, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 725 and 727a (MCL 339.725 and 339.727a), section 725 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and section 727a as amended by 2018 PA 81.

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. 4926, entitled

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

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. 4937, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

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 Natural Resources and Agriculture.

House Bill No. 5078, entitled

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was read a first and second time by title.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

House Bill No. 5089, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 106 (MCL 250.1106), as added by 2020 PA 293.

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 Veterans and Emergency Services.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 596, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “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,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendments to the House amendments.

Pursuant to rule 1.114(b), the bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Senate Bill No. 370, entitled

A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 540, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 304 Yeas—34

Albert Damoose Lauwers Polehanki

Anthony Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bayer Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory

Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno

Daley Klinefelt

Nays—3

Bellino Bumstead Runestad

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 542, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 305 Yeas—34

Albert Damoose Lauwers Polehanki

Anthony Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bayer Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory

Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno

Daley Klinefelt

Nays—3

Bellino Bumstead Runestad

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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 President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Bellino as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

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.

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.

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.

Senate Bill No. 532, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

Senate Bill No. 616, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228.

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. 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.

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. 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.

Substitute (S-3).

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 amendment, the following bill:

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 following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 10, following line 9, by inserting:

“(11) If a person applied for a development rights agreement in 2017 and the state land use agency approved the application under section 3104(7) between 2023 and 2025, the person may, by December 31, 2026, claim a credit under this section for tax years 2017 and 2018.”.

The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended 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. 699, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

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. 512, 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.

Substitute (S-4).

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. 513, 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.

Substitute (S-4).

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 685

Senate Bill No. 686

Senate Bill No. 687

Senate Bill No. 688

Senate Bill No. 689

Senate Bill No. 690

Senate Bill No. 699

Senate Bill No. 512

Senate Bill No. 513

Senate Bill No. 532

Senate Bill No. 616

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. 685

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 306 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senators Shink and Albert asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Shink’s statement is as follows:

I rise today in support of Senate Bill Nos. 685-690, along with Senate Bill No. 699. These bills are the result of bipartisan cooperation in this chamber to fix an important problem with the farmland development rights agreement—or PA 116 program—for our farming constituents.

I heard concerns from my constituents that the state was modifying their PA 116 agreement and increasing their taxation due to a change in policy after programmatic review by MDARD’s farmland program and the Department of Treasury. This problem was brought to me by both farmers and those working on farmland preservation in Washtenaw County. My constituents were suddenly faced with years of back taxes that they were not expecting, and that they believed were a violation of agreements the landowners had with the state of Michigan.

These bills solve this problem and ensure MDARD has the capacity to provide support to farmers who participate in PA 116, which is a program that benefits all of us, whether we farm or not. Farmland preservation, including PA 116 and private conservation easements, are important to people across the state. I’m grateful that we have all come together to solve this issue for our constituents, and I ask for your “yes” vote on these bills.

Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:

This is a really good package, and I urge my colleagues’ support. Farmers within this program have been operating under a certain set of rules for years, only to have them changed or reinterpreted unexpectedly. This legislation addresses a real problem and sets things right. I would like to thank the bill sponsor for Senate Bill No. 690, my colleagues across the aisle, and all those involved with this legislative package for including my amendment, which will help address the situation in a bipartisan fashion.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 307 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 308 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 309 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 310 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

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 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. 311 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 699, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

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. 312 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 512

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 512, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), 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, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804.

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. 313 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 513, 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 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604.

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. 314 Yeas—37

Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki

Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana

Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink

Brinks Hertel McCann Singh

Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber

Chang Johnson Outman Wojno

Cherry

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 616

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 616, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228.

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. 315 Yeas—36

Albert Cherry Johnson Polehanki

Anthony Daley Klinefelt Runestad

Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana

Bellino Geiss McBroom Shink

Brinks Hauck McCann Singh

Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Theis

Camilleri Hoitenga Moss Victory

Cavanagh Huizenga Nesbitt Webber

Chang Irwin Outman Wojno

Nays—1

Lindsey

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:19 p.m.

12:43 p.m.

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

Senator Singh moved that Senator Polehanki 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:

Senate Bill No. 532

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 532, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 24, after “require.” by inserting “The application of an active duty member must include permission from the applicant’s unit commander endorsing the application, in a form and manner as prescribed by the department.”.

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 316 Yeas—36

Albert Cherry Johnson Outman

Anthony Daley Klinefelt Runestad

Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana

Bellino Geiss Lindsey Shink

Brinks Hauck McBroom Singh

Bumstead Hertel McCann Theis

Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Victory

Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber

Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno

Nays—0

Excused—1

Polehanki

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Moss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 105, p. 1737.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9.

A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 105, p. 1738.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received:

Date: November 18, 2025

Time: 1:32 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 596 (Public Act No. 33, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “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,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 18, 2025, at 2:02 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

November 19, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.16421:

Michigan Board of Chiropractic

David Smith of 6899 Essex Court, Waterford, Michigan 48327, Oakland County, will be reappointed as a general public member, for a term commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.

Leslie Kohn of 5028 North Red Farn Way, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, Oakland County, will be reappointed as a general public member, for a term commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.

November 19, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17221:

Michigan Board of Nursing

Mary Jacobs of 1171 Joann Lane, Williamston, Michigan 48895, Ingham County, succeeding Grace Jacek, whose term has expired, appointed as a nurse practitioner, for a term commencing November 19, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.

November 19, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17821:

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Katie Kiter of 14811 Shamrock Trail, Lansing, Michigan 48906, Clinton County, will be reappointed as a general public member, for a term commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.

Jaharah Muhammad of 17565 Wisconsin Street, Detroit, Michigan 48221, Wayne County, will be reappointed as a general public member, for a term commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.

November 19, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 451 of 1994, MCL 324.78102:

Michigan State Waterways Commission

Malcolm Prophit of 21771 Edmunton Street, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48080, Macomb County, succeeding Candice Miller whose term has expired, appointed as a general public member, for a term commencing November 19, 2025, and expiring September 18, 2028.

Respectfully,

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

Senators McBroom and Nesbitt asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:

To you and my fellow colleagues and to other folks here today, I’d like to call to attention the passing of a good friend of mine and somebody I owe a lot to, and that’s the passing of Sondra Gunderman. She was a long-time reporter here at the Capitol, dating back to the 1990s at least—maybe further back than that—primarily, she supplied her reports to radio stations around the state of Michigan, particularly to many Christian radio networks. As somebody who grew up listening to Christian radio constantly—it was on in our barn, on in our tractors, and our house—I heard Sondra’s voice and her interviewing many people over the years, including Senator Cherry’s father. I remember her interviewing him, John, Sr., and Tom Casperson when he first started. My first exposure to Rick Jones was on Sondra Gunderman Reports and so many others over the years.

When I first came to Lansing after being elected in 2010, I was out at a reception at what used to be Troppo. I was up there at this reception with hundreds of people packed in the place—new members, outgoing members—and I was just in a corner people-watching. Somebody asked, Isn’t there anybody you want to meet? I’m like, I don’t know any of these people, and who knows how many of them are real versus fake and superficial. I said, You know, there’s one person I’ve heard from Lansing, one name I know that I’ve heard many times, and that was Alan Cropsey because he was interviewed by Sondra Gunderman. I said, You know, I guess I’d like to meet Alan Cropsey if he’s around, because I didn’t know any other names. I’m just a guy from the U.P. I didn’t come down here during the campaign; I stayed up in my district. Somebody said, Well, Alan Cropsey is here. They brought him over and we were able to have a conversation because I had listened to him for so many years being interviewed by Sondra Gunderman. He asked if he could help me and I said, Well, I have 50-some people who’ve applied to work in my office. I have no idea how to choose a good staff person from who’s a bad staff person. He said, Come to my office tomorrow and I’ll introduce you to someone. He introduced me to Paul Burns who’s been with me since then. Sondra is the reason that happened. When Paul came to work for me, I said, We have to meet Sondra Gunderman. She found out Paul worked for me, and then she never stopped calling—never stopped calling. There were weeks when she called me every single day of the week while she’d be working on a story. I know she called you, Mr. President. Sometimes I told her to call you because I knew you were the guy who knew what was going on with a particular story. She could find the most obscure stories and be like a dog with a bone after it.

If you had a chance to read her obituary, you see just an amazing life she had. She was from Escanaba, grew up in a huge family. I think she had 12 siblings. She went to become a theater major and worked on many off-Broadway productions, dated James Earl Jones, worked with Jane Fonda in theater productions. Just an amazing life. Got married, moved back to Michigan to the Lansing area, and after her kids were older, decided to become a reporter. That was her career. I talked to Curtis Hertel and he was telling me about how his dad would interview with Sondra. She knew where all the outlets were in the building because she worked with a tape recorder—any of you who interviewed with her knew she still used the tape recorder to do those interviews. She was a great-hearted woman who cared about our state, cared about all of us and what was going on, and she loved bringing the news to the public. I just wanted to offer this memorial for her. She was a very special lady.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Sondra Gunderman, radio news reporter.

Senator Nesbitt’s statement is as follows:

Mr. President, Governor Whitmer and her allies have told us they just want commonsense gun safety plans. They’ve told us they respect the rights of gun owners. Well, Mr. President, last week, we learned the truth. We learned the truth of what she really wants and none of us should be shocked by this. It’s the same pattern we’ve seen for years. This Governor says the right thing on one hand, and does the wrong thing on the other hand. Last week, the Governor’s hand-picked task force of unelected bureaucrats officially demanded what we knew they wanted all along: a total ban on certain semiautomatic firearms with certain cosmetic features. All of them banned in the state of Michigan. What e4xactly are these firearms? Nobody really knows; they didn’t even describe them. Another shocker, they didn’t say. Mr. President, lets call this what it is. It’s not a safety plan. What this is, is a stunt. Again, the Governor seems more focused on scoring partisan political points for her left-wing base in order to audition for whatever her next ambition is, and as she has done time and time again, she’s more than willing to trade people’s rights to pad her own political resume. If Governor Whitmer thinks she can bypass the Constitution with a wish list from a radical committee, if she thinks she can criminalize the most popular sporting rifle in America, and turn lawful Michiganders into felons overnight, she has another thing coming to her. Hell no, not on my watch.

The Second Amendment is not a feel-good nod just to go hunting. It is about a promise of our God-given rights for self-defense and the security of a free state. We will not give you another inch. We will not apologize for defending our freedoms here at home and our country we love. We will not let this administration disarm law-abiding citizens.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, November 13:

House Bill Nos. 4220 4221 4351 4397 4481 4482 4483 4843

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, November 17, for her approval the following bill:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 596 at 2:24 p.m.

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

House Bill Nos. 5284 5285 5286 5287 5288 5289 5290 5291 5292 5293 5294 5295 5296 5297 5298 5299 5300

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, November 14, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 704 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716

Committee Reports

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 507, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Erika Geiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 532, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Erika Geiss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator McBroom

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 611, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 612, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 616, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

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, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 128, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mallory McMorrow

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory

Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 200, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 3113, and 6101 (MCL 289.1105, 289.3113, and 289.6101), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA 178.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mallory McMorrow

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Victory and Lindsey

Nays: Senators Moss and Geiss

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 267, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mallory McMorrow

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory

Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey

Excused: Senator Webber

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 462, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, and 1o.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh and Bellino

Nays: Senator Hauck

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 463, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh and Bellino

Nays: Senator Hauck

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 465, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1m.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh and Bellino

Nays: Senator Hauck

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 466, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled “Age of majority act of 1971,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh and Bellino

Nays: Senator Hauck

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 599, entitled

A bill to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp and certain consumable hemp products; to require the licensing of certain people; to provide for the sampling and testing of certain consumable hemp products; to establish labeling requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create certain funds; to require the promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 600, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending the title and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206, 333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 207.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 601, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending sections 103, 211, 303, and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section 103 as amended by 2021 PA 58 and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021 PA 4.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 602, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA 166.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck and Bellino

Excused: Senators Santana, Webber and Lauwers

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Joint meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Excused: Senator Runestad

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, December 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, December 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:54 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate