No. 79

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 15, 2016.

10:00 a.m.

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

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Ananich—present Hood—excused O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present

Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg of Kids Kicking Cancer of Southfield offered the following invocation:

We ask our Father in heaven to provide that light to the very wise individuals who stand in this room today. They’re a little bit tired and there’s been a lot going on, but give them the strength and the fortitude and the discernment to create a light in Your world that can know too much darkness. Bring us the faith and the strength and the wisdom together to create a union of all for the greater good of this beautiful state and this wonderful country. Grant strength and health to the wonderful representatives of the state of Michigan, these extraordinary Senators who stand before You. Bless them and bless us, and let us say: Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Brandenburg, Hildenbrand, Nofs, Proos and Shirkey be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Bieda moved that Senators Hopgood, Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Bieda moved that Senator Hood be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Meekhof, Jones and Proos admittance to the Senate floor.

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

Senators Jones, O’Brien and Meekhof asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:

Colleagues, today I sadly bid goodbye to another chief of staff. Because we’re such a high-activity office, my chiefs of staff constantly have headhunters looking at them for their next position and offer more money than I can. As you recall, I had Cana Garrison and Jason Wadaga, and now Sandra McCormick will be going into the world of government relations. I always encourage them to take that next step and be successful.

Six years ago, I was without a front-office person and was looking for someone with a high work ethic. Sandra was laid off from the state party after an election cycle, and so I called and got a hold of her dad and said, “I’d like to talk to your daughter.” He ran downstairs and said, “I think somebody wants to hire you.” She arranged for a meeting so we could decide if she was going to be a right fit for the office and I soon hired her.

Now, in my office, if you work hard, when somebody leaves, everybody moves up, and that’s exactly what’s happened with Sandra. She has held every position in my office and has done a magnificent job as chief of staff. Not only are we a high-volume office with a lot of activity, but I chair the Senate Judiciary Committee and am very proud of Senator Schuitmaker, Senator Bieda, Senator Colbeck, and Senator Rocca for their work ethic because this year, 234 bills have moved out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. That doesn’t count all the debate we had on the bills that didn’t move, and it’s not uncommon for me to say: “Get ready to rock because we have 18 bills on the agenda.” We enjoy that work, and when we do that, you have to realize what the staff behind you has to do. Sandra constantly carried a briefcase home full of papers, and constantly had to work on bills while she played with Evie.

I’m very happy to have her parents here today, Dave and Cathy, and her daughter Evie. I want to thank her for all of her hard work for the last six years.

Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:

It’s also with sadness that I also am losing one of my valued staff: Collin McDonough. Collin has a lot of unique things about him. Probably the most unique is he has worked for half of the women Senators in the State Senate.

He also is known for his great style, always trying to get a smile, and if he knows there’s an outfit you don’t like, he’s going to wear it even more often. We need that kind of sense of humor in the Legislature when we handle so many serious issues. It’s nice to have somebody who can help us laugh and smile as we’re dealing with a lot of the issues our state is facing. Collin has worked for both myself and our President pro tempore.

He has served us very well, but he’s going on to greater things. I think one of the things in the term-limit era that we should be most aware of is that our staff will have a career after us, and what can we do to prepare them. I can say he’s leaving us, but he’s still going to at least be working for me because he is going to the Michigan Realtors, of which I’m a dues-paying member. Even though he will be working with Realtors from southeast Michigan, needless to say all the staff at the Realtors answer my phone call.

I’m very grateful for all his hard work and his talented skill. He’s going to be so missed. We’re going to miss all the bright outfits, we’re going to miss what you’re ordering for lunch—which must be planned out before 11 a.m.—but just all those great smiles that we had. I’m confident in saying that on behalf of Senator Schuitmaker and myself, we really treasure you, Collin, and we appreciate everything you’ve done for us. You will not be forgotten, and I really appreciate all that you have done to raise awareness for children who have disabilities and what the state can do to help them, and we look forward to seeing what the next outfit is in the Polar Plunge next year. Thank you very much for all you’ve done.

Senator Meekhof’s statement is as follows:

As we’re on this last day of session, a number of us have staff members who are moving on. For those of us of a certain age, when we consider our staff, we consider them like our own kids and Kelly Thomas certainly is no exception to that. Kelly, with Beckett and Mike are both here, we’re honored to have a few moments with them.

It is an honor and a privilege to recognize and congratulate Kelly as she leaves the Senate for the next chapter of her career.

In this era of term limits, legislative staff people are a source of knowledge and insight and as executive assistant to my office, she is regarded as knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and determined. Kelly served as Communications and Grassroots Coordinator for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan before she joined the Senate.

Kelly began her career in the Legislature in 2013. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2008 and graduated from Douglas Aveda Institute in 2010. Kelly’s first job in the Legislature was in my floor leader office, and she was essential in the transition from the floor leader office to the Majority Leader office.

Kelly oversees staff dedicated to scheduling and constituent relations. She organizes all the office events, reviews constituent correspondence and interaction, and coordinates with the House for the annual State of the State address and reception. She maintains my schedule, and my chief of staff’s and many other folks. In short, she effortlessly creates order out of total chaos.

Kelly is irreplaceable, and I know we use those words rather interchangeably but I’m serious. Her organization, her work ethic, and friendly personality will be missed. While others in my office are focused on the major issues of the day, Kelly knows it is attention to detail that ensures my office functions like a well-oiled machine.

In May 2016, Kelly and her husband Mike became parents to Beckett. On top of dealing with the many demands in her role as executive assistant, Kelly goes home each night to her second job, or maybe I should say her most important job, as wife and mother.

We will miss her and we wish her well in her future endeavors.

Senators Brandenburg, Nofs, Hildenbrand, Shirkey and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, December 14, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 332 at 2:20 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 333 at 2:22 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 291 at 2:24 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 510 at 2:26 p.m.

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

Senate Bill Nos. 1189 1190 1191 1192

House Bill No. 6113

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.

10:40 a.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Johnson, Proos and Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 833, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled “Firefighters training council act,” by amending sections 2, 13, and 14 (MCL 29.362, 29.373, and 29.374), as amended by 2006 PA 213.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) 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 Kowall 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. 825 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 908, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 8a, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2653, 125.2654, 125.2657, 125.2658, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2664, 125.2665, 125.2665a, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 67, section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 145, sections 4, 8, 13, 15, and 16 as amended and section 8a as added by 2012 PA 502, section 7 as amended by 2002 PA 413, and section 15a as amended by 2014 PA 20, and by adding sections 13a and 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 57, line 19, after “211.906,” by inserting “INCLUDING 50% OF THAT PORTION OF SPECIFIC TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO, BUT NOT LEVIED UNDER, THE STATE EDUCATION TAX ACT, 1993 PA 331, MCL 211.901 TO 211.906,”.

2. Amend page 58, line 10, after the first “THE” by striking out “3 MILLS THAT ARE” and inserting “AMOUNT”.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended 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 Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 826 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 909, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19511, 19512, and 19513 (MCL 324.19511, 324.19512, and 324.19513), as added by 1995 PA 60.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 910, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19601, 19607, 19608, and 19608a (MCL 324.19601, 324.19607, 324.19608, and 324.19608a), sections 19601 and 19607 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 19608 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and section 19608a as added by 2003 PA 253, and by adding section 19608b.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 911, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19508, 19509, and 19510 (MCL 324.19508, 324.19509, and 324.19510), as added by 1995 PA 60.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 912, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 (MCL 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19611, and 324.19612), sections 19609, 19610, and 19611 as added by 1998 PA 288 and section 19612 as amended by 2014 PA 115, and by adding section 19610a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 913, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20108b (MCL 324.20108b), as amended by 2010 PA 233.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1187, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40103, 40110, 40113a, and 48703a (MCL 324.40103, 324.40110, 324.40113a, and 324.48703a), sections 40103, 40110, and 40113a as amended by 2014 PA 281 and section 48703a as amended by 2015 PA 12.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senator Proos asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Proos’ statement is as follows:

I appreciate the opportunity to take a couple of moments. Many of us on the floor in the last week, as is typical when we come to the end of a session, stop to say thank you to the folks that have helped to represent us in the community with the 270,000 or so people that we all represent. We’ve heard from several Senators who are losing valued members of their staff because new opportunities and new experiences await them outside of the work in the offices that we serve in for the short period of time that we serve. I’m no different than that, although this is an unusual experience for me. I’ve had the blessing of having staff that have stayed with me virtually the entire time that I’ve served in the Michigan Legislature, whether that be in the House of Representatives or here in the Michigan Senate.

Today, I unfortunately, but with great pride and excitement for Kim Wadaga, thank her for her service and her time. She, of course, well you wouldn’t know this but she started as a newly-minted Michigan State University degree holder, and as that Spartan was a young lady who came into the office, I’ve had the pleasure in eight years between the House and the Senate of watching her grow, watching her become a new wife, and also become a new mother as you can see because Nolan, 2 1/2 years old, gets to join us today too. Nolan, if he speaks up, can be included in the Journal, Madam President, I’m sure, with his comments. I think all of us know that, for the most part, the work that we do is thankless. We, as the members of the Legislature, receive the adulation. We’re the ones who receive some of the grief, but the folks who are behind the scenes every day giving their all for the constituents that we serve are folks like Kim Wadaga and Rebecca O’Connell and Trenton Miller in my office, Bob Wolfer before him, and Adam Mensinger in my district office. That team that gathers together every day to make a difference in the community is no different than your team, but for me, it’s the best team and Kim has been a part of that as she has grown into what will soon be a new title in her life, as the legislative and budget director for Representative Cox, the new Appropriations chairman in the House of Representatives in the next term. That, to me, is the hallmark of somebody who has grown and developed into a fantastic staff member, a knowledgeable staff member, and Kim, most especially, a good friend.

Since I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow over these years, and knowing that she’s continued to become a key part of service in our community, as we say thank you and we say goodbye, I know that our offices will not be too far apart, I know that the chambers are not too far apart, and, Kim, you and your family, and your husband Jason who is not allowed on the floor as you might know—he’s up in the Gallery—and Nolan will never be far away from our hearts. We thank you for your service, we thank you for all that you have done to support the people of southwest Michigan, and in particular, Kim, to support me and the work that I’ve done to try to make a difference. You’ve been a blessing to all of us, you’re not far away from our hearts, and you’re just a chamber across. Madam President, if you would all please join me in acknowledging Kim for her service and thanking her for her service.

Senate Bill No. 25, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 9 (MCL 247.909), as amended by 1993 PA 149.

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

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 1049, entitled

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 827 Yeas—35

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune Nofs Warren

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Young

Green Jones Pavlov Zorn

Gregory Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Colbeck Shirkey

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled

A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending section 2a (MCL 36.2a), as amended by 2016 PA 213.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 15, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

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

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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

Roll Call No. 828 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 6, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

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

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

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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

Roll Call No. 829 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled

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 amended the title to read as follows:

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

Senator Kowall 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. 830 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan veterans’ facility authority; to develop and operate certain veterans’ facilities; to create funds and accounts; to authorize the issuing of bonds and notes; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and certain state departments and other state officials and employees; and to make appropriations and prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 831 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 619, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled “The tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1801 and 125.1803), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 38 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 14.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 832 Yeas—35

Ananich Gregory Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hansen Kowall Rocca

Booher Hertel MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Stamas

Colbeck Hune Nofs Warren

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young

Emmons Jones Pavlov Zorn

Green Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 620, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1651 and 125.1653), section 1 as amended by 2013 PA 66 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 115.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 833 Yeas—35

Ananich Gregory Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hansen Kowall Rocca

Booher Hertel MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Stamas

Colbeck Hune Nofs Warren

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young

Emmons Jones Pavlov Zorn

Green Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

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

Senate Bill No. 621, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled “Corridor improvement authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 18 (MCL 125.2873 and 125.2888), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 68 and section 18 as amended by 2008 PA 44.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 834 Yeas—33

Ananich Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hertel MacGregor Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Jones O’Brien Warren

Emmons Knezek Pavlov Young

Green Knollenberg Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—3

Colbeck Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—1

Johnson

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 622, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 94, entitled “Water resource improvement tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 15 (MCL 125.1773 and 125.1785), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 25.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 835 Yeas—35

Ananich Gregory Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hansen Kowall Rocca

Booher Hertel MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Stamas

Colbeck Hune Nofs Warren

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young

Emmons Jones Pavlov Zorn

Green Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 623, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 125.2152 and 125.2154), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 62 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 290.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 836 Yeas—35

Ananich Gregory Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hansen Kowall Rocca

Booher Hertel MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Stamas

Colbeck Hune Nofs Warren

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young

Emmons Jones Pavlov Zorn

Green Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 624, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 530, entitled “Historical neighborhood tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 17 (MCL 125.2843 and 125.2857), section 3 as amended by 2010 PA 237.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 837 Yeas—35

Ananich Gregory Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hansen Kowall Rocca

Booher Hertel MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Stamas

Colbeck Hune Nofs Warren

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young

Emmons Jones Pavlov Zorn

Green Knezek Proos

Nays—2

Horn Schmidt

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 973, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2013 PA 101.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 982, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled “Uniform fraudulent transfer act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 566.31, 566.32, 566.33, 566.34, 566.35, 566.36, 566.37, 566.38, 566.39, 566.40, 566.41, 566.42, and 566.43), section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 44 and section 8 as amended by 2000 PA 362, and by adding sections 14 and 15.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled “An act to define and regulate fraudulent transfers and conveyances; to set aside and modify certain transfers and conveyances; to make uniform the law of fraudulent transfers; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 566.31, 566.32, 566.33, 566.34, 566.35, 566.36, 566.37, 566.38, 566.39, 566.40, 566.41, 566.42, and 566.43), sections 1, 4, and 9 as amended by 2016 PA 331 and section 8 as amended by 2000 PA 362, and by adding sections 14 and 15.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 838 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, assumed the Chair.

Senate Bill No. 983, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 122 (MCL 450.1122), as amended by 2001 PA 57.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) 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 Kowall 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. 839 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: O’Brien

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 984, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 122 (MCL 450.2122), as amended by 2014 PA 557.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) 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 Kowall 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. 840 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: O’Brien

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 985, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 24a (MCL 552.624a), as amended by 2002 PA 572.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) 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 Kowall 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. 841 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: O’Brien

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 521, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan historical commission; and to prescribe its powers and duties.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

Senate Bill No. 522, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan historical center; to prescribe the authority of the center; to provide for the archives of Michigan and the Michigan historical museum to be under the control and supervision of the center; to provide stewardship for the museum and archival collection of this state; to provide for the management of state and local government records of archival value; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess until 2:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:47 a.m.

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

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess until 3:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:01 p.m.

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

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess until 4:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:01 p.m.

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:01 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

Senate Bill No. 962, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 5, 44, 45, and 45a (MCL 24.205, 24.244, 24.245, and 24.245a), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 460, section 44 as amended by 2004 PA 23, section 45 as amended by 2013 PA 200, and section 45a as amended by 2011 PA 245, and by adding section 45c.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), 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 Kowall 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. 842 Yeas—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Nays—11

Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren

Bieda Hertel Knezek Young

Conyers Hopgood Rocca

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1041, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 24 (MCL 400.724).

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) 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 Kowall 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. 843 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1042, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 11c (MCL 400.11c), as added by 1982 PA 519.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) 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 Kowall 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. 844 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1043, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 5 (MCL 722.625), as amended by 2004 PA 563.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2016 PA 35.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 845 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 1044, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended by 2006 PA 206.

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

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

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

Senator Kowall 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. 846 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

Senate Bill No. 991, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2016 PA 8.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) 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 Kowall 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,

Senator Knezek offered the following amendment to the House substitute:

1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. The legislature shall annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.”.

The amendment to the substitute was not adopted.

Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.

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

The amendment to the substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 847 Yeas—15

Ananich Hertel Jones Warren

Bieda Hopgood Knezek Young

Conyers Horn O’Brien Zorn

Gregory Johnson Rocca

Nays—22

Booher Hansen Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Knollenberg Pavlov Shirkey

Emmons Kowall Proos Stamas

Green MacGregor

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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. 848 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1175, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2012 PA 183.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not 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

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

House Bill No. 5928

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5928, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2016 PA 7.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Knezek offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 8, following line 26, by inserting:

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Robertson offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-1).

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. 849 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

“An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Kowall 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, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Stamas as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:

House Bill No. 5912, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78k (MCL 211.78k), as amended by 2006 PA 611.

The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:41 p.m.

5:39 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 1176, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 126.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 1, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.

2. Amend page 3, line 2, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.

3. Amend page 3, line 3, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.

4. Amend page 7, line 1, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting:

“Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 1175 of the 98th Legislature is enacted into law.”.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended 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 Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 850 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 953, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7b, 11, 11a, 17, and 17a (MCL 252.302, 252.303, 252.304, 252.306, 252.307b, 252.311, 252.311a, 252.317, and 252.317a), sections 2, 4, 6, 11, 11a, and 17 as amended and sections 7b and 17a as added by 2014 PA 2 and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 448.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “An act to provide for the licensing, regulation, control, and prohibition of outdoor advertising adjacent to certain roads and highways; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to promulgate rules; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties for violations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7a, 7b, 17, 17a, 19, and 20 (MCL 252.302, 252.303, 252.304, 252.306, 252.307a, 252.307b, 252.317, 252.317a, 252.319, and 252.320), sections 2, 4, 6, 7a, and 17 as amended and sections 7b and 17a as added by 2014 PA 2, sections 3 and 19 as amended by 2006 PA 448, and section 20 as added by 1998 PA 464.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 851 Yeas—27

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Proos

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Casperson Horn MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hune Marleau Shirkey

Emmons Johnson Meekhof Stamas

Green Jones Nofs Young

Hansen Knezek Pavlov

Nays—10

Ananich Gregory Rocca Warren

Bieda Hopgood Schuitmaker Zorn

Conyers O’Brien

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 1093, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 41302a (MCL 324.41302a), as added by 2014 PA 537.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 464 (MCL 280.464), as amended by 1989 PA 134.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 879, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1h and 1i (MCL 247.651h and 247.651i), section 1h as amended by 2008 PA 501 and section 1i as added by 2001 PA 259.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

Senate Bill No. 958, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 474.123), as amended by 1989 PA 233.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 7, by inserting:

“(4) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ACT, A PERSON THAT OPERATES A STREETCAR, TROLLEY, LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE, OR TRAM AS PART OF A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND IS NOT OTHERWISE CONSIDERED A MOTOR CARRIER UNDER THIS ACT IS NOT A MOTOR CARRIER FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT AND IS EXEMPT FROM THIS ACT.”.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended 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 Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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

Roll Call No. 852 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 1068, entitled

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).

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

Senator Kowall 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. 853 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

Senate Bill No. 289, entitled

A bill to prohibit the bad-faith assertion of patent infringement; to provide remedies for the bad-faith assertion of patent infringements; to provide for the powers and duties of the attorney general; and to authorize the promulgation of rules.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1).

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

Senator Kowall 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. 854 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall 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 at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

House Bill No. 5912

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

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5912, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78k (MCL 211.78k), as amended by 2006 PA 611.

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. 855 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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 full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:58 p.m.

6:31 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

Senator Meekhof asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Meekhof’s statement is as follows:

While we’re waiting a few minutes here, I encouraged the floor leader to go to Statements. I’m hoping that you and your family are anticipating time together, but I wanted to take a moment out of today’s session and recognize my colleagues and their staff for the work throughout this year and throughout this term. We’ve had a long couple of weeks of session. It’s been frustrating at times, it’s dragged on at times, and, in my opinion, it’s one of the lamest lame ducks ever. While we work through the remainder of the day, I want take a minute to recognize a few individuals who stood out this year for me, and I can’t recognize all of you for all the things because we’ve done some really fine work.

First, Senator Mike Nofs. Thank you for your leadership on the energy reform. You’ve devoted years of your life and your time in Lansing to reforming and improving energy policy in Michigan. Your hard work and willingness to bring all sides of the issue together resulted in the passage of a bipartisan package out of the Senate and very shortly, we’ll have a bipartisan package that will be in front of us.

Senator Goeff Hansen has devoted countless hours to helping reform our state’s largest school district to ensure that 47,000 students in the city of Detroit have options for a better education. Senator Hansen, thank you for your willingness to work across the aisle and for your commitment to a comprehensive solution for the students and parents of DPS.

Senator Proos, thank you for all your work to reform our corrections system. I know it’s a life passion of yours. I know we have not been able to move forward on all of your ideas, but I am committed to working with you to see progress in the New Year. I know you are committed to a common-sense change that improves our communities and the lives of those affected by our corrections system.

Senator Hildenbrand, I want to thank you for continuing to be working on that tradition of passing balanced budgets ahead of schedule. You are diligent, conscientious, and a thoughtful steward of taxpayer resources. Thank you for leading us through the appropriations process and for protecting the interests of Michigan taxpayers.

I also want to recognize Senator Jim Stamas for chairing the Joint Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency, something which we didn’t anticipate. You were willing to take on the daunting task of reviewing the circumstances of the emergency in Flint and have worked to promote solutions for the community and families who are still affected by the water crisis. The Senate joined together in a bipartisan manner to send resources to the residents of Flint and to pass policy that should help the community into the future.

Of course, I can’t mention Flint without recognizing the tireless efforts of my friend, Senator Jim Ananich. On behalf of his hometown and his neighbors, one of the bright spots of my time so far as Majority Leader has been working with a Minority Leader who is willing to listen and reach consensus. As Minority Leader, it would be easy to tell me “no” all the time, but Senator Ananich is not satisfied to simply be the opposition. He wants to find solutions, and I respect his willingness to work together.

I wish I had time and all the words to recognize each one of you, but we might be here until next year and I know nobody wants that. All of you work tirelessly on behalf of your constituents and while we don’t always agree on all the issues, we maintain respect and decorum in this chamber. You are, each one of you, my friend and colleague, and I respect your commitment to your office and your constituents and the people of the state.

I am proud of how often we come together as a chamber in support of our colleagues and staff in times of need. In particular, I want to thank everyone for their support of my staff member Craig Ryan. As you know, cancer tried to attack Craig Ryan and he kicked cancer’s butt. I know I didn’t get to tell each one of you how immensely proud I was that we rallied around him and his family in their time of need. It’s a testament to Craig and the person that he is, and it’s also a testament to the friendship and caring we have for one another and the people with whom we work.

I don’t want to leave without mentioning our friend and my friend, Senator Morris Hood. Senator Hood is recuperating at home and doing quite well. If you’re watching, Mo, how are you doing? Everybody wave to Mo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Senator Hood, and your family over this holiday season. We hope to see you back here very soon.

We have tackled many issues over this past year and in this term and we still have more to consider. With a list of issues that we’ll continue to work on, including auto no-fault, legacy costs, corrections reform, and more, it’s been a productive year and I have the same expectations for 2017.

I want to thank Jeff Cobb and the session staff for all their diligent work working through the computer system fits and starts, and the sergeants who are our friends and also our protectors. We thank you for the work that you’re doing.

Thank you all for you willingness to serve the citizens of Michigan. Thank you for your willingness to work together. I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a wonderful holiday season. Please enjoy the time with your families and come back refreshed and ready to continue our hard work on behalf of our constituents.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:38 p.m.

6:44 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 437, 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; 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 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 provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; 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 the title and sections 6a, 6j, 6k, 6l, 6m, 6s, 10, 10a, 10c, 10f, 10p, 10r, 10t, 10dd, and 11 (MCL 460.6a, 460.6j, 460.6k, 460.6l, 460.6m, 460.6s, 460.10, 460.10a, 460.10c, 460.10f, 460.10p, 460.10r, 460.10t, 460.10dd, and 460.11), the title as amended by 2005 PA 190, sections 6a, 10, 10a, 10p, and 10r as amended and sections 6s and 10dd as added by 2008 PA 286, section 6j as amended by 1987 PA 81, section 6k as added by 1982 PA 304, section 6l as amended and sections 10c, 10f, and 10t as added by 2000 PA 141, section 6m as amended by 2014 PA 170, and section 11 as amended by 2014 PA 169, and by adding sections 6t, 6u, 6v, 6w, 6x, 6y, 10ee, and 10ff; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-4) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-4) and amended the title to read as follows:

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; 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 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 provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; 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 the title and sections 6a, 6j, 6k, 6l, 6m, 6s, 10, 10a, 10c, 10f, 10p, 10r, 10t, 10dd, and 11 (MCL 460.6a, 460.6j, 460.6k, 460.6l, 460.6m, 460.6s, 460.10, 460.10a, 460.10c, 460.10f, 460.10p, 460.10r, 460.10t, 460.10dd, and 460.11), the title as amended by 2005 PA 190, sections 6a, 10, 10a, 10p, and 10r as amended and sections 6s and 10dd as added by 2008 PA 286, section 6j as amended by 1987 PA 81, section 6k as added by 1982 PA 304, section 6l as amended and sections 10c, 10f, and 10t as added by 2000 PA 141, section 6m as amended by 2014 PA 170, and section 11 as amended by 2014 PA 169, and by adding sections 6t, 6u, 6v, 6w, 6x, 6z, 10ee, and 10ff; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 856 Yeas—33

Ananich Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hopgood MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Horn Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Shirkey

Conyers Johnson Nofs Stamas

Green Jones O’Brien Warren

Gregory Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel

Nays—4

Casperson Colbeck Emmons Pavlov

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 438, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending the title, the headings of subparts B and C of part 2 and the heading of part 5, and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 29, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 71, 73, 75, 77, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 113, 173, 175, 177, and 179 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1013, 460.1029, 460.1039, 460.1041, 460.1045, 460.1047, 460.1049, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1081, 460.1083, 460.1085, 460.1087, 460.1089, 460.1091, 460.1093, 460.1095, 460.1097, 460.1113, 460.1173, 460.1175, 460.1177, and 460.1179), section 29 as amended by 2008 PA 295, section 93 as amended by 2010 PA 269, and by adding subpart B to part 2, sections 22, 28, 78, 99, 183, and 185, and part 7; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-7) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-7) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “An act to require certain providers of electric service to establish renewable energy programs; to require certain providers of electric or natural gas service to establish energy optimization programs; to authorize the use of certain energy systems to meet the requirements of those programs; to provide for the approval of energy optimization service companies; to provide for certain charges on electric and natural gas bills; to promote energy conservation by state agencies and the public; to create a wind energy resource zone board and provide for its power and duties; to authorize the creation and implementation of wind energy resource zones; to provide for expedited transmission line siting certificates; to provide for a net metering program and the responsibilities of certain providers of electric service and customers with respect to net metering; to provide for fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to require the promulgation of rules and the issuance of orders; and to provide for civil sanctions, remedies, and penalties,” by amending the title, the headings of subparts B and C of part 2 and the heading of part 5, and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 29, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49, 54, 71, 73, 75, 77, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 113, 173, 175, 177, and 179 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1013, 460.1029, 460.1039, 460.1041, 460.1045, 460.1047, 460.1049, 460.1054, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1081, 460.1083, 460.1085, 460.1087, 460.1089, 460.1091, 460.1093, 460.1095, 460.1097, 460.1113, 460.1173, 460.1175, 460.1177, and 460.1179), section 93 as amended by 2010 PA 269, and by adding subpart B to part 2, sections 22, 28, 74, 78, 99, 183, and 185, and part 7; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senator Kowall 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. 857 Yeas—33

Ananich Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hopgood MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Horn Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Meekhof Shirkey

Conyers Johnson Nofs Stamas

Green Jones O’Brien Warren

Gregory Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel

Nays—4

Casperson Colbeck Emmons Pavlov

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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

Senate Bill No. 746, entitled

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3).

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

Senator Kowall 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. 858 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren

Emmons Jones Pavlov Young

Green Knezek Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

Senate Bill No. 747, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2012 PA 194.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not 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 returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Kowall moved that, pursuant to rule 1.114, upon receipt of Senate bills returned from the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Senate be directed to proceed with the enrollment printing and presentation of the bills to the Governor.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 75

The motion prevailed.

Senator Young offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 224.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation that would establish a commission to study reparation proposals for African-Americans.

Whereas, Slavery has inflicted generational wounds on the descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States. The inhumanity and brutality of this institution have impeded the economic, political, and social advancement of African-Americans and should not be ignored any further; and

Whereas, The Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act would establish a commission to examine the institution of slavery and the long-term effects upon the lives of African-Americans. Additionally, the commission would recommend appropriate remedies and submit them to Congress; and

Whereas, Since 1989, the Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act has been introduced as H.R. 40 to symbolize the forty acres and a mule that the United States government promised freed slaves. It represents the unrelenting resolve of its sponsors to remind our government of its unfulfilled promises and to urge Congress to remedy these injustices; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to enact legislation that would establish a commission to study reparation proposals for African-Americans; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Kowall offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33.

A concurrent resolution providing for the final adjournment of the Legislature.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Legislature adjourns on Thursday, December 15, 2016, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.; and be it further

Resolved, That when the Legislature adjourns on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, it stands adjourned without day.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:56 p.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33, the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at 11:30 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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