STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Lana Theis.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Alexander—present Horn—present Polehanki—present
Ananich—present Huizenga—present Runestad—present
Barrett—present Irwin—present Santana—present
Bayer—present Johnson—present Schmidt—present
Bizon—present LaSata—present Shirkey—present
Brinks—present Lauwers—present Stamas—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Theis—present
Bumstead—present McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Chang—present McCann—present Victory—present
Daley—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present Moss—present Wozniak—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Outman—present
Senator Sylvia Santana of the 3rd District offered the following invocation:
Our Father who art in heaven. You are our eternal Parent, both Father and Mother, because You have given us life that we have.
Hallowed be Thy name. May I always want to love You and especially trust You, and may we always see You as the only final goal, the only necessary in our lives.
Thy kingdom come. May Your kingdom come and our little self-centered kingdoms go.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May Your will be done and our will be converted to Yours here on this earth, just as everything is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. Give us today and all we need to surrender our will to You and be in union with You.
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Keep on loving and forgiving and accepting us even though we are weak and sinful. Then, teach us to love, forgive, and accept others as they are not as we would remake them.
Lead us not into temptation. Keep us from everything that would compromise our surrender and union with You.
But deliver us from evil. Free us from those attachments, compulsions, and habits that would keep us from a union with You.
Because the kingdom, and the power, and the glory are Yours now and forevermore. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
March 16, 2022
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (391-0715-20).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
House Bill No. 4994
Senate Bill No. 855
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
During the recess, Senators Ananich, Moss and Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
March 18, 2022
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 203 of 1965, MCL 28.603 and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2020-2, MCL 28.620:
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
First Lieutenant Michael Hawkins of 2060 Sheraton Drive, Trenton, Michigan 48183, county of Wayne, succeeding Michael P. Kunath whose term has expired, appointed to represent the Michigan Association of Police, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Chief Kimberly S. Koster of 3660 Goodwood Drive, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, county of Kent, succeeding Eric Payne whose term has expired, appointed to represent the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Dr. Lisa R. Jackson of 4688 Pearl Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, reappointed to represent the residents of the state, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Mr. Michael Sauger of 13919 Bathgate Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, county of Macomb, reappointed to represent the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Mr. Matthew M. Saxton of 9647 Bellevue Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014, county of Calhoun, reappointed to represent the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Mr. Jim B. Stachowski of 49621 Galway Drive, Macomb Township, Michigan 48044, county of Macomb, succeeding Duane Smith whose term has expired, appointed to represent the Police Officers Labor Council, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Mr. Arthur J. Weiss of 8676 South Shore Pointe, Clarkston, Michigan 48348, county of Oakland, reappointed to represent the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, for a term commencing March 18, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.
Chief Ronald L. Wiles of 5520 Chatham Lane, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, succeeding David Molloy who has resigned, appointed to represent the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, for a term commencing March 10, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2023.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Advice and Consent.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
Weapons: concealed
pistol licenses; require
to be processed during a declared emergency
March 18, 2022
Today, I am returning Enrolled Senate Bill 11 to you without my approval.
My priority is protecting the safety, welfare, and well-being of Michiganders. This bill addresses none of those pressing concerns.
The bill would require county clerks to issue concealed pistol licenses during declared emergencies—without regard to the scope or gravity of the emergency or whether in-person services would jeopardize Michigan clerks. The bill would also require law enforcement agencies to prioritize the issuance of concealed carry permits—even when that would be a poor use of resources during an emergency.
I am therefore returning this bill to the legislature unsigned. I look forward to collaborating on the challenges working families and small businesses are facing right now and working together to put more money in people’s pockets and invest our $7 billion surplus in our communities.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The bill was returned from the Governor on March 18, 2022, at 3:50 p.m.
Senator Lauwers moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
INDIVIDUAL INCOME
TAX: modification of retirement
or pension benefits deduction, reduction of
individual income tax rate and child tax credit
March 18, 2022
Today I am returning Enrolled Senate Bill 768 without my approval and will also return House Bill 5570 without approval upon receipt.
In Michigan, we have a remarkable record of collaboration. Since the pandemic began, we have worked together to turn a projected $3 billion deficit into a $7 billion surplus. In the past few months alone, we enacted a bipartisan budget that made critical investments in the kitchen-table issues that matter most to Michigan families. Together, we funded schools, built up roads and bridges, and protected public safety. Late last year, we passed a bipartisan package empowering our economic development and landed a $7 billion investment—the largest in Michigan history—from General Motors. Last month, I signed bipartisan legislation that will help us lower the cost of prescription drugs.
I am proud that every single one of the over 780 bills I have signed has had bipartisan support. Our collaboration is proof that we can get things done together to provide working families with immediate financial relief without compromising on critical services that they rely on. The bills in question do not help Michiganders right now.
First, I am vetoing SB 768 because it would strip away funding from kids, police, and communities, and according to nonpartisan analysis, blow a recurring, multi-billion-dollar hole in basic state government functions from public safety to potholes. It would force tax hikes on families or deep and painful cuts to services, hurt our children’s ability to catch up in school, force layoffs of cops and firefighters, and kneecap our ability to keep fixing crumbling roads. Leaders in business, education, public safety, and mayors across our state have requested a veto because of the damage these proposals would do.
Second, I will veto HB 5570, which would not take effect until 2023. Our shared goal is to lower costs, but this misguided proposal does nothing for Michiganders facing pain at the pump right now. In fact, it would kill 35,000 construction jobs, handicapping our ongoing work to fix roads and bridges as construction season ramps up and we are all focused on getting Michiganders back to work.
I know we can collaborate to deliver immediate relief that makes a difference right now. We must come together to negotiate a balanced budget, as we have done three years in a row, and include proposals to lower costs and put more money in people’s pockets.
In my executive budget recommendation, I proposed rolling back the Retirement Tax to save 500,000 households an average of $1,000 per year and tripling the Earned Income Tax Credit to put nearly $3,000 in the pockets of 730,000 Michiganders. These plans will make a real difference for people who are struggling the most right now to afford essentials. I also sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to suspend the federal gas tax through the end of 2022 so families can see immediate results at the pump and save money this year. Additionally, $400 refund checks per vehicle resulting from bipartisan auto insurance reform we worked on together in 2019 are being sent out right now. That’s not lip service, that’s real relief, right now.
Let us continue to come
together, sit down around the table, and negotiate revenue and spending
priorities to tackle the challenges faced by Michiganders in every county. Let
us also seize this opportunity to invest billions of dollars in federal
resources we have received to keep growing our economy. Let us stay focused on
getting things done.
State Budget Director Chris Harkins is prepared to meet with Chairman Albert and Chairman Stamas to continue our important work. I appreciate your efforts, and I am confident we keep working together to get things done for the people of Michigan. I look forward to meeting with you at our regularly scheduled quadrant meeting.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The bill was returned from the Governor on March 18, 2022, at 3:50 p.m.
Senator Lauwers moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended by 2012 PA 437.
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 President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, assumed the Chair.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 465
The motion prevailed.
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 10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended by 2000 PA 188.
(Enrollment was vacated on Wednesday, March 9 and consideration postponed. See Senate Journal No. 24, p. 294.)
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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 2020 PA 222.
(Enrollment was vacated on Wednesday, March 9 and consideration postponed. See Senate Journal No. 24, p. 295.)
Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 875
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 875, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 612a.
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. 97 Yeas—28
Barrett Huizenga Moss Stamas
Bayer Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Bizon LaSata Outman VanderWall
Bullock Lauwers Polehanki Victory
Bumstead MacDonald Runestad Wojno
Daley McBroom Santana Wozniak
Horn McCann Shirkey Zorn
Nays—10
Alexander Chang Hollier McMorrow
Ananich Geiss Irwin Schmidt
Brinks Hertel
Excused—0
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. 5286, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31.
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. 98 Yeas—38
Alexander Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Ananich Hertel McCann Shirkey
Barrett Hollier McMorrow Stamas
Bayer Horn Moss Theis
Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak
Chang Lauwers Santana Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—0
Excused—0
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 registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Wojno 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 bills:
House Bill No. 4994, entitled
A bill to allow for the donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82103 (MCL 324.82103), as added by 1995 PA 58.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82118 (MCL 324.82118), as amended by 2010 PA 371.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as amended by 2017 PA 199.
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238,
entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as
amended by 2018 PA 56.
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 2019 PA 94.
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 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2020 PA 6.
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 9 (MCL 722.119), as amended by 2017 PA 257.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 726, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2020 PA 267.
Substitute (S-2).
House Bill No. 5274, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5275, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2010 PA 81.
Substitute (S-2).
House Bill No. 5276, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 5, 7d, 7e, 7g, 8b, 8d, 9a, and 18 (MCL 722.625, 722.627d, 722.627e, 722.627g, 722.628b, 722.628d, 722.629a, and 722.638), section 5 as amended by 2004 PA 563, sections 7d, 7e, 7g, and 9a as added by 1998 PA 428, section 8b as amended by 2006 PA 263, section 8d as amended by 2014 PA 30, and section 18 as amended by 2018 PA 59.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5277, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2018 PA 59.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5594, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 7l.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Barrett offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 119.
A resolution to call for an immediate end to public transportation mask mandates.
Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed most mask mandates on February 25, 2022. Most states have done the same and eliminated mask requirements for indoor dining, schools, and other indoor settings. However, mandates remain in effect for passengers of certain types of public transportation; and
Whereas, Remaining mask mandates place an undue burden on those who use public transportation. Many individuals use public transportation to commute to work. Without a mask, they may be denied a ride, putting their employment and livelihood at risk. Further, users of public transportation fear fines and federal repercussions if they simply forget a mask or choose not to wear one; and
Whereas, Removing the federal mask mandate respects an individual’s right to determine for themselves if they choose to wear a mask; and
Whereas, With direction from the President of the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the federal Transportation Security Administration has extended the face mask requirement for public transportation through April 18, 2022. This mandate is neither reflective of scientific guidance nor consistent with other mask policies. Airline and public transportation authorities should follow the pattern of relaxation of mandates across the country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we call for an immediate end to public transportation mask mandates; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Administrator of the federal Transportation Security Administration, and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Barrett requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The
resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 99 Yeas—22
Barrett Johnson Outman Theis
Bizon LaSata Runestad VanderWall
Bumstead Lauwers Schmidt Victory
Daley MacDonald Shirkey Wozniak
Horn McBroom Stamas Zorn
Huizenga Nesbitt
Nays—16
Alexander Bullock Hollier Moss
Ananich Chang Irwin Polehanki
Bayer Geiss McCann Santana
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Wojno
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
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 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Bayer, Hollier, Chang, Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Polehanki, Geiss and Bullock introduced
A bill to amend 2008 PA 234, entitled “Divestment from terror act,” by amending sections 2, 10, and 11 (MCL 129.292, 129.300, and 129.301), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 684.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16215, 16284, 18802, 18805, 18811, 18812, and 18814 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16284, 333.18802, 333.18805, 333.18811, 333.18812, and 333.18814), section 16215 as amended by 2019 PA 140, section 16284 as added by 2016 PA 359, section 18802 as amended by 2000 PA 22, section 18805 as amended by 1982 PA 353, section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406, and section 18812 as amended by 1982 PA 337, and by adding sections 18818a, 18819, and 18829.
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 Agriculture.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20158.
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 Oversight.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 400.711), as amended by 2016 PA 525.
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 Oversight.
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18818.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4912 5659 5660 5797 5804
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, March 17, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 11 at 12:58 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 244 at 1:00 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, March 17, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 965 966 967 968 969 970 971 972 973 974
House Bill Nos. 5932 5933 5934 5935 5936 5937 5938
Committee Reports
The Committee on Economic and Small Business Development reported
House Bill No. 4994, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ken Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic and Small Business Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C), VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss
The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 855, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Curtis S. VanderWall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators VanderWall, Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators VanderWall (C), Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and
McCann
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin
Excused: Senator Hertel
Advice and Consent – Thursday, March 24, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314
Appropriations –
Subcommittees –
Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Community Health/Human Services – Wednesday, March 23, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
General Government – Wednesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 24, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Elections – Wednesday, March 23, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, March 23, 11:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:42 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate