STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September
16, 2020.
10:00
a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D.
Gilchrist II.
The roll was called by the
Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Alexander—present Horn—present Outman—present
Ananich—present Irwin—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Johnson—present Runestad—present
Bayer—present LaSata—present Santana—present
Bizon—present Lauwers—present Schmidt—present
Brinks—present Lucido—present Shirkey—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Stamas—present
Bumstead—present MacGregor—present Theis—present
Chang—present McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Daley—present McCann—present Victory—present
Geiss—excused McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Hertel—present Moss—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Nesbitt—present
Senator Kevin Daley of the 31st
District offered the following invocation:
God of power and might, wisdom
and justice, through You authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted,
and judgement is decreed. Assist with Your Spirit of counsel and fortitude
Governor Whitmer, Senator Shirkey, Speaker Chatfield, and all the elected
leaders of Michigan. May You endow us with a renewed sense of humility and
service for the citizens of this state.
May we always seek the way of
righteousness, justice, and mercy. Grant that we may be enabled by Your
powerful protection to lead with honesty and integrity.
We ask this in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in
recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senators
Hertel and Hollier be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator Geiss
be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senate
Bill No. 1118, entitled
A bill
to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling,
purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices,
and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or
carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain
circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from
civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against
individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations;
and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by
amending sections 1, 2, and 2a (MCL 28.421, 28.422, and 28.422a), section 1 as
amended by 2017 PA 95, section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, and section 2a as
amended by 2016 PA 301.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Judiciary and Public Safety.
Senator LaSata introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1119, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 110.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator McBroom introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1120, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised
judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Senator McBroom introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1121, entitled
A bill to amend 1911 PA 163, entitled “An act to
provide for the election of inspectors of mines in certain cases and the
appointment of their deputies, for the appointment of such inspectors of mines
and their deputies until the election and qualification of the first inspectors
of mines, to prescribe their powers and duties and to provide for their
compensation, and to repeal Act No. 213 of the Public Acts of 1887,” by
amending the title and sections 1 and 6 (MCL 425.101 and 425.106), section 1 as
amended by 1984 PA 116; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Senators Brinks, Moss, Irwin, Polehanki, Wojno, Geiss,
McCann, McMorrow, Bayer, Alexander, Chang, Bullock, Ananich and Hollier
introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1122, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20140 (MCL
324.20140), as amended by 2000 PA 254.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Senators Brinks, Moss, Irwin, Polehanki, Wojno, Geiss,
McCann, McMorrow, Bayer, Alexander, Chang, Bullock, Ananich and Hollier
introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1123, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised
judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5830.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Senators Bayer, McMorrow, Irwin, Wojno, Brinks and
Chang introduced
Senate
Bill No. 1124, entitled
A bill to regulate the creation of stormwater
management utilities by local units of government; to regulate the adoption and
content of stormwater utility ordinances; to provide for the allocation of the
costs of planning, constructing, operating, maintaining, financing, and
administering a stormwater system to real property served by the system; to
provide for the establishment and collection of stormwater utility fees; to
provide for the reduction or elimination of fees; to provide for appeals; and
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and
entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 6b.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to regulate the labeling of certain portable
fuel containers as made in and for use in Michigan; and to make findings that,
under certain circumstances, portable fuel containers have not entered or
substantially affected interstate commerce.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Senator Runestad entered the Senate Chamber.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management
and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 266.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management
and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield
redevelopment financing act,” (MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670) by adding section 15b.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
Senator LaSata entered the Senate Chamber.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled “Child abuse and
neglect prevention act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by
2018 PA 60.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans.
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health
code,” by amending sections 100b and 100c (MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c),
section 100b as amended by 2020 PA 55 and section 100c as amended by 2020 PA
99, and by adding section 137a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 102.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 106.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle
code,” by amending sections 219, 904c, and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and
257.904f), section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 904c as amended by
1999 PA 73, and section 904f as added by 1998 PA 358.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle
code,” by amending sections 306 and 321c (MCL 257.306 and 257.321c), as amended
by 2020 PA 127.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Nesbitt and Hollier entered
the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate
returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Stamas as
Chairperson.
After some time spent therein,
the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having
resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and
without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 646, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 432,
entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 474.115),
as amended by 2016 PA 349.
The bill was placed on the order of
Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 195, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232,
entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section
14a.
Substitute (S-1)
House Bill No. 4851, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206,
entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 53b (MCL 211.53b),
as amended by 2017 PA 261.
Substitute (S-1)
Senate Bill No. 611, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 455,
entitled “The library privacy act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3,
and 4 (MCL 397.602, 397.603, and 397.604), section 2 as amended by 1999 PA 37
and section 3 as amended by 1996 PA 188.
Substitute (S-2)
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the
Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 4, line 28, after “under” by striking out “any”
and inserting “either”.
2. Amend page 5, line 13, by striking out all of subdivision (c).
During
the Committee of the Whole, Senator Hertel entered the Senate Chamber.
By
unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill
to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending
sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and
388.1836), sections 11 and 236 as amended by 2019 PA 162, section 17b as
amended by 2007 PA 137, and section 201 as amended by 2019 PA 52.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill
to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the
support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community
colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for
certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement
of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide
for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and
officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
sections 11, 17b, 201, 201a, 236, and 236a (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801,
388.1801a, 388.1836, and 388.1836a), sections 11, 201, and 236 as amended by
2020 PA 146, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, section 201a as amended by
2019 PA 52, and section 236a as amended by 2019 PA 62.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid
over one day,
Senator MacGregor 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 not concurred in, a
majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
298 Yeas—0
Nays—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
By
unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 6116
The
motion prevailed.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6116, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending section 78n (MCL 211.78n), as amended by
2006 PA 626.
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.
299 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6117, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending sections 16315 and 20161 (MCL 333.16315 and
333.20161), section 16315 as amended by 2013 PA 268 and section 20161 as
amended by 2020 PA 35.
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.
300 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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 protect and promote the public
health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating
to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and
disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation,
financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health
services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and
duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces,
and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities
and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the
public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third
party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a
regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health
facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of
health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care
facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or
consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use
of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide
certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering
for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the
implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to
provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to
provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts
of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of
this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following
bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6118, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending section 624g (MCL 168.624g), as amended by 1990 PA
7.
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.
301 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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 reorganize, consolidate, and add to
the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers
and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments,
state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the
nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the
resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the
filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries
and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the
abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide
appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6120, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 604 (MCL
333.27604).
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.
302 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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 license and regulate medical
marihuana growers, processors, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and
safety compliance facilities; to allow certain licensees to process, test, or
sell industrial hemp; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and
local governmental officers and entities; to create a medical marihuana
licensing board; to provide for interaction with the statewide monitoring
system for commercial marihuana transactions; to create an advisory panel; to
provide immunity from prosecution for marihuana-related offenses for persons engaging
in certain activities in compliance with this act; to prescribe civil fines and
sanctions and provide remedies; to provide for forfeiture of contraband; to
provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; and to require the promulgation of
rules”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6121, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan
trust fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as amended by 2018 PA 577.
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.
303 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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 create certain funds; to provide
for the allocation of certain revenues among certain funds and for the
operation, investment, and expenditure of certain funds; and to impose certain
duties and requirements on certain state officials,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6122, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised
judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 151d (MCL 600.151d), as amended by
2011 PA 234.
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.
304 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
Senator
MacGregor moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 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 revise and consolidate the statutes
relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the
powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the
courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within
which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading,
evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings
in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the
violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of
acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5443, entitled
A bill to create the kinship caregiver
advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the kinship caregiver advisory council; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to allow for
appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to promulgate rules
to carry out the purposes of this act.
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.
305 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
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 of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5444, entitled
A bill to create the kinship caregiver
navigator program; to provide for resources and services for kinship
caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship caregiver navigator program;
and to prescribe the powers and duties for certain state departments and
agencies.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
306 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
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 of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 855, entitled
A bill to ensure access to quality complex
rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program for people with complex
medical needs; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
307 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4831, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended
by 2017 PA 21.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
308 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
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 prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following
bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5053, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended
by 2017 PA 21.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
309 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
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 prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5492, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 385.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
310 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
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 prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5493, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 490.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
311 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: President
The
President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, 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.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of
the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5494, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261e.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
312 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: Nesbitt
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 prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The
following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5495, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The
management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261f.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
313 Yeas—37
Alexander Hertel MacGregor Santana
Ananich Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Horn McCann Shirkey
Bayer Irwin McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Johnson Moss Theis
Brinks LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Bumstead Lucido Polehanki Wojno
Chang MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—0
Excused—1
Geiss
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: Nesbitt
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 prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions
of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to
issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the
leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating,
demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized
administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data
processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a
system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal
departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal
departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers,
duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of
appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional
provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator
MacGregor moved that Senator Shirkey be excused from the balance of today’s
session.
The motion prevailed.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1080, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30705 (MCL
324.30705), as amended by 2002 PA 215.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
314 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacDonald Runestad
Ananich Hertel MacGregor Santana
Barrett Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Bayer Horn McCann Stamas
Bizon Irwin McMorrow Theis
Brinks Johnson Moss VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Nesbitt Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Outman Wojno
Chang Lucido Polehanki Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Geiss Shirkey
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: Nesbitt
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1103, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in
this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide
for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use
and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and
efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other
legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck
safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and
establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards
for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review
of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and
make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of
bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to
authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge
fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide
for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by
specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation
functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation
fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide
for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide
for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain
specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets,
highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2018 PA 471.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.
315 Yeas—36
Alexander Daley MacDonald Runestad
Ananich Hertel MacGregor Santana
Barrett Hollier McBroom Schmidt
Bayer Horn McCann Stamas
Bizon Irwin McMorrow Theis
Brinks Johnson Moss VanderWall
Bullock LaSata Nesbitt Victory
Bumstead Lauwers Outman Wojno
Chang Lucido Polehanki Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Geiss Shirkey
Not
Voting—0
In The
Chair: Nesbitt
The
Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The
motion prevailed.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4170 4717 4954 4955 5059 5153 5298 5553 5570 6132 6192
The Secretary announced that the
following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, September 15, and are
available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1114 1115 1116 1117
House Bill Nos. 6201 6202 6203 6204 6205 6206 6207 6208 6209 6210 6211 6212 6213 6214 6215 6216 6217 6218 6219 6220 6221 6222 6223 6224 6225 6226 6227 6228 6229
Committee Reports
The Committee on Energy and Technology
reported
Senate
Resolution No. 142.
A resolution to encourage the
Michigan Public Service Commission to undertake a study into alternative and
innovative rate design options for Michigan’s electric customers.
(For
text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 68, p. 1434.)
With
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Dan
Lauwers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Lauwers, Horn,
LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow
Nays:
None
The
resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Energy and
Technology reported
Senate
Resolution No. 143.
A resolution to encourage the
Michigan Public Service Commission to study the potential opportunity to
integrate customer-owned generation resources into the electric grid.
(For
text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 68, p. 1435.)
With
the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Dan
Lauwers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Lauwers, Horn,
LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow
Nays:
None
The
resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and
Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday,
September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Lauwers (C),
Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow
The Committee on Regulatory Reform
reported
Senate Bill No. 827, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407,
entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 807 (MCL
339.5807).
With the recommendation that the
substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson,
Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended
by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory
Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 1057, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 408
(MCL 333.27408).
With the recommendation that the bill
pass.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson,
Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory
Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 1058, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281,
entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 102
(MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2019 PA 3.
With the recommendation that the bill
pass.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson,
Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory
Reform reported
House Bill No. 4686, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1,
entitled “Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act,” by amending section 25
(MCL 432.225), as amended by 2019 PA 158.
With the recommendation that the bill
pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Aric
Nesbitt
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Johnson,
Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory
Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday,
September 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building
Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis,
Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol
Building
Present:
Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
Advice and Consent - Thursday, September 17,
10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Appropriations -
Subcommittees
-
Universities
and Community Colleges - Thursday, September 17, 2:00 p.m.,
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
(CANCELED)
Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, September 17, 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing
Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, September 17, 8:30 a.m., Harry T.
Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312
Legislative Council - Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room,
3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212
Local Government - Thursday,
September 17, 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
(CANCELED)
Oversight -
Thursday, September 17, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517)
373-5312
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion
prevailed, the time being 10:59 a.m.
In
pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor
Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at
10:00 a.m.
MARGARET
O’BRIEN
Secretary
of the Senate