STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
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 Polehanki—present
Ananich—excused Huizenga—present Runestad—present
Barrett—present Irwin—present Santana—excused
Bayer—present Johnson—present Schmidt—present
Bizon—present LaSata—excused Shirkey—present
Brinks—present Lauwers—present Stamas—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Theis—present
Bumstead—excused McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Chang—excused McCann—present Victory—present
Daley—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—excused Moss—present Wozniak—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Outman—present
Senator Jim Stamas of the 36th District offered the following invocation:
Dear Lord, we thank You for this opportunity to come together to serve You, Lord; to serve the citizens of Michigan. Dear Lord, we ask that You give us grace; we ask that You give us guidance and strength. We ask that You be with those who are in need; we ask that You be with those who call out Your name. In Your name we pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Bumstead and LaSata be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
May 3, 2022
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of the Michigan State Police Retirement System (A Fiduciary Component Unit of the State of Michigan) (071-0154-22).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5778, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5792, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5786, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5788, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5789, entitled
A bill to make appropriations
for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
House Bill No. 5784, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 844, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate 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.
Senate Bill No. 845, entitled
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), section 11 as amended by 2021 PA 48, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2021 PA 86.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of General Orders.
House Bill No. 5781
House Bill No. 5778
House Bill No. 5792
House Bill No. 5786
House Bill No. 5788
House Bill No. 5789
House Bill No. 5790
House Bill No. 5784
Senate Bill No. 844
Senate Bill No. 845
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1029, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 8 and 152 (MCL 207.1008 and 207.1152), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled “An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201, 202a, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 226b, 226d, 226g, 229, 229a, and 230 (MCL 388.1801, 388.1802a, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1809a, 388.1826b, 388.1826d, 388.1826g, 388.1829, 388.1829a, and 388.1830), sections 201, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 226b, 226d, 229, 229a, and 230 as amended and section 226g as added by 2021 PA 86 and section 202a as amended by 2020 PA 165, and by adding sections 212a, 216, 216a, 216b, 216c, 226e, 227, and 227a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; 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.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; 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.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, the department of labor and economic opportunity, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to declare the effect of this act; and to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 and provide for certain conditions on and the expenditure of those 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.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236, 236b, 236c, 236h, 237b, 241, 245a, 251, 252, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 265, 265a, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270c, 274, 275, 275b, 275f, 275g, 275h, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 (MCL 388.1836, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1836h, 388.1837b, 388.1841, 388.1845a, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1859, 388.1860, 388.1863, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1865b, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870c, 388.1874, 388.1875, 388.1875b, 388.1875f, 388.1875g, 388.1875h, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, and 388.1882), sections 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245a, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 265, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270c, 274, 275f, 275g, 275h, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and section 236h as added by 2021 PA 86, sections 237b and 275 as amended by 2020 PA 165, sections 251 and 252 as amended by 2019 PA 162, section 265a as amended by 2019 PA 62, and section 275b as amended by 2018 PA 265, and by adding sections 236j, 236k, 265f, 265g, 265h, 274a, 275j, and 275k; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; 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.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; 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.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 6a, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 18, 20, 20d, 20f, 20m, 21b, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 25i, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 28, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31o, 31y, 31z, 32d, 32p, 35a, 35g, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51f, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 97, 97a, 98, 98b, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99u, 99x, 101, 104, 104c, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, 147e, and 152a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1606a, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620m, 388.1621b, 388.1621f, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1622m, 388.1622p, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1625i, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1626d, 388.1628, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1631o, 388.1631y, 388.1631z, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1635a, 388.1635g, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651f, 388.1651g, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661c, 388.1661d, 388.1662, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1667a, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1695b, 388.1697, 388.1697a, 388.1698, 388.1698b, 388.1698d, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1699u, 388.1699x, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1704c, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747b, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, and 388.1752a), sections 6, 6a, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 18, 20, 20d, 20f, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 25i, 26a, 26b, 26c, 28, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 32d, 32p, 35a, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51f, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 98, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99u, 99x, 101, 104, 104c, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, 147e, and 152a as amended and sections 20m, 22c, 26d, 31o, 31y, 31z, 35g, 51g, 97, 97a, and 98b as added by 2021 PA 48 and section 21b as amended by 2014 PA 196, and by adding sections 8c, 11w, 22e, 23b, 23c, 23f, 30, 30a, 30b, 30c, 31q, 31r, 31aa, 32n, 35i, 35j, 41b, 61i, 94e, 97b, 97c, 97d, 97e, 98e, 99r, 99cc, 104i, 152c, and 166c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:13 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, designated Senator Alexander as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 844, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate 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.
Senate Bill No. 845, entitled
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), section 11 as amended by 2021 PA 48, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2021 PA 86.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5778, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5792, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5786, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5788, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5789, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5790, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5784, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5779, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201, 202a, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 226b, 226d, 226g, 229, 229a, and 230 (MCL 388.1801, 388.1802a, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1809a, 388.1826b, 388.1826d, 388.1826g, 388.1829, 388.1829a, and 388.1830), sections 201, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 226b, 226d, 229, 229a, and 230 as amended and section 226g as added by 2021 PA 86 and section 202a as amended by 2020 PA 165, and by adding sections 212a, 216, 216a, 216b, 216c, 226e, 227, and 227a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5780, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5782, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5783, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, the department of labor and economic opportunity, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to declare the effect of this act; and to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022 and provide for certain conditions on and the expenditure of those appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5785, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236, 236b, 236c, 236h, 237b, 241, 245a, 251, 252, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 265, 265a, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270c, 274, 275, 275b, 275f, 275g, 275h, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 (MCL 388.1836, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1836h, 388.1837b, 388.1841, 388.1845a, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1859, 388.1860, 388.1863, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1865b, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870c, 388.1874, 388.1875, 388.1875b, 388.1875f, 388.1875g, 388.1875h, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, and 388.1882), sections 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245a, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 265, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270c, 274, 275f, 275g, 275h, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and section 236h as added by 2021 PA 86, sections 237b and 275 as amended by 2020 PA 165, sections 251 and 252 as amended by 2019 PA 162, section 265a as amended by 2019 PA 62, and section 275b as amended by 2018 PA 265, and by adding sections 236j, 236k, 265f, 265g, 265h, 274a, 275j, and 275k; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5787, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5791, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 5795, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 6a, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 18, 20, 20d, 20f, 20m, 21b, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 25i, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 28, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31o, 31y, 31z, 32d, 32p, 35a, 35g, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51f, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 97, 97a, 98, 98b, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99u, 99x, 101, 104, 104c, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, 147e, and 152a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1606a, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620m, 388.1621b, 388.1621f, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1622m, 388.1622p, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1625i, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1626d, 388.1628, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1631o, 388.1631y, 388.1631z, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1635a, 388.1635g, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651f, 388.1651g, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661c, 388.1661d, 388.1662, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1667a, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1695b, 388.1697, 388.1697a, 388.1698, 388.1698b, 388.1698d, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1699u, 388.1699x, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1704c, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747b, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, and 388.1752a), sections 6, 6a, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 18, 20, 20d, 20f, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 25i, 26a, 26b, 26c, 28, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 32d, 32p, 35a, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51f, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 98, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99u, 99x, 101, 104, 104c, 107, 147, 147a, 147b, 147c, 147e, and 152a as amended and sections 20m, 22c, 26d, 31o, 31y, 31z, 35g, 51g, 97, 97a, and 98b as added by 2021 PA 48 and section 21b as amended by 2014 PA 196, and by adding sections 8c, 11w, 22e, 23b, 23c, 23f, 30, 30a, 30b, 30c, 31q, 31r, 31aa, 32n, 35i, 35j, 41b, 61i, 94e, 97b, 97c, 97d, 97e, 98e, 99r, 99cc, 104i, 152c, and 166c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 380, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280i.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 381, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 382, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2018 PA 235.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 383, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 450, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157.
Substitute (S-2).
Recess
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:32 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President
pro tempore, Senator Theis.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Senator Huizenga offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 137.
A resolution to recognize May 2022 as Michigan Fitness Month.
Whereas, Fitness has significant health benefits for hearts, bodies, and minds. These benefits can include, but are not limited to, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, healthy weight management, and reduced risk of depression and anxiety; and
Whereas, The International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA) reports that physical literacy, known as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life, is critical for child development; and
Whereas, Adults under 65 years of age should engage in 150-300 minutes of moderate cardio activity each week, in addition to two strength-related workouts, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) physical activity guidelines for Americans. However, fewer than half of Americans meet both recommendations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); and
Whereas, The percentage of Michigan adults who met the federal physical activity guidelines from 2015-2019 never exceeded 25 percent, according to a CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System study; and
Whereas, Michigan is home to over 1,000 health clubs that service over 2.5 million residents. The fitness industry helps combat a 33 percent adult obesity rate and lowers healthcare costs, 83 percent of which are spent on chronic diseases; and
Whereas, Health clubs are a key economic asset to the state of Michigan, bringing in more than $776 million in revenue and employing over 46,000 residents; and
Whereas, The Michigan Fitness Club Association (MFCA) is a statewide membership organization dedicated to educating, promoting fitness and wellness, and connecting exercise centers with our healthcare delivery system. MFCA also brings together organizations such as Planet Fitness, Burn Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, and more to empower fitness professionals and improve health outcomes in our state; and
Whereas, In the month of May, health clubs and volunteers will come together throughout Michigan to raise awareness about the importance of fitness to achieve their mission of delivering health and wellness to the public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2022 as Michigan Fitness Month.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
House Joint Resolution R, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.
The House of Representatives has adopted the joint resolution by a 2/3 vote.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the
Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, designated Senator Alexander
as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following joint resolution:
House Joint Resolution R, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.
The joint resolution was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
House Joint Resolution R
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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 joint resolution:
House Joint Resolution R
The motion prevailed.
The following joint resolution was read a third time:
House Joint Resolution R, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
The joint resolution was adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 205 Yeas—26
Bayer Huizenga Moss Stamas
Brinks Irwin Nesbitt Theis
Bullock Lauwers Outman Victory
Daley MacDonald Polehanki Wojno
Hertel McBroom Schmidt Wozniak
Hollier McCann Shirkey Zorn
Horn McMorrow
Nays—6
Alexander Bizon Runestad VanderWall
Barrett Johnson
Excused—6
Ananich Chang LaSata Santana
Bumstead Geiss
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Theis
The Senate agreed to the title of the joint resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
It looks like the United States Supreme Court is going to make abortion a crime in the coming months. Last week, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito wrote a leaked but formal opinion that women who seek abortions for any reason at all should be considered criminals. Criminals for seeking an abortion. Criminals for wanting control of their own bodies. If you’re like me, you’ve seen comparisons of Alito’s opinion to the witch hunts of hundreds of years ago when fanatical but powerful men executed tens of thousands of women for being women. Some of you may think, Well things are much more civilized now; we are not burning witches, turn down the hysteria Senator. My response would be to ask you to take a look at Alito’s opinion in which he draws heavily from an Englishman named Sir Matthew Hale who in the 1600s described abortion as a “great crime.” Never mind that Hale secured the executions of two women as witches himself and he wrote the definitive text for a marital rape exemption because “by marriage, the wife hath given herself up.” This is Alito’s guy.
Alito cites another argument to ban abortion and that is that a “domestic supply of infants…to be adopted has become virtually nonexistent.” He’s talking about American women as infant suppliers for adoption—vessels. You know, I was a high school English teacher and I truly believe that many of my students could have written more sound arguments than Alito. Nevertheless it looks like it’s a forgone conclusion that abortion in the United States will be made a crime in the near future. So what does that mean for Michigan women? Does Michigan have a state law that would supersede this upcoming federal law?
The answer is no, in fact it’s just the opposite. Michigan has a 1931 law on the books that would take immediate effect. So when Roe falls overnight, nearly all abortions would become a felony carrying a penalty of up to four years in prison, even in the case of rape and incest or medical emergencies. So Michigan doctors and providers are going to jail if they help a woman obtain an abortion. And the 1931 law is unclear about women who take abortion medications on their own.
When this happens—when this happens—Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel described the chilling effect that this would have on women’s healthcare. What doctor, she says, is going to want to risk prison and perform a D&C for women who have uterine problems? Or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage because a D&C is the same procedure that a doctor might do for an abortion. Nessel says this chilling effect will affect basic medical healthcare required for women to not have extreme health problems or even die. The Attorney General says she is going to refuse to enforce this draconian law, but she can’t prevent any of Michigan’s 83 county prosecutors from pursuing criminal charges against those involved in abortion.
So we have a decision to make. Will we stand by and let politicians like us in this room conduct a modern day witch hunt on women who wish to make decisions about our reproductive rights? Or will the core democratic values of liberty and equality prevail? You know, that’s up to us Michiganders and who we elect to make our laws. It is time to fight, and the fight is now.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Victory’s first statement is as follows:
Today we have the honor of
recognizing Hope College women’s national—let me repeat that—national
basketball champions. The Hope College women’s basketball team has laid claim
to three national championships. Two of the three have been won under the
leadership of coach Brian Morehouse. Known for their team unity and for
bringing positivity to all levels of competition—and I am going to go a little
off-script here—and when I say a real positive attitude, there was a retirement
home, Freedom Village, and they had their own special fanbase of seniors that
love attending their games. That was something special to see and even our
local media brought that to our attention.
The Hope College women’s basketball team has won 77 out of 78 games over the past three years. These victories culminated with a final against Wisconsin-Whitewater for the national championship. What distinguishes the best is the dedication and effort that appears in practice, far removed from the excitement of the game day. Through their hard work and commitment this team and the coaching staff have embodied the qualities that enable success, not only on the court but also in life. This group of disciplined student athletes has generated great pride throughout the state of Michigan and especially in the Holland community.
It is with sincere respect and admiration that we congratulate the Hope College women’s basketball team on winning the 2022 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship. Please join me in welcoming them to the State Senate.
Senator Victory’s second statement is as follows:
Today, I am honored to welcome the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States, André Haspels and his wife, Mrs. Bernie Haspels, to the chamber. Ambassador Haspels has served as ambassador since 2019, working to strengthen the ties between our two countries.
This week, he is spending time in Michigan with his economic advisors from the Dutch Embassy in Washington, as well as dozens of business leaders who have traveled here from the Netherlands to join the economic mission. They are learning more about Michigan’s strong agricultural and auto manufacturing sectors, and have spent time in Holland and Grand Rapids, and after leaving Lansing this morning they are heading to Ann Arbor and Detroit.
Interestingly Ambassador Haspels’ father was a flower trader who imported flowers from all over the world, including the United States—I even learned yesterday, ferns from Florida. Since he was a young boy, Haspels has always seen flowers, and that’s how he learned about agriculture and the trade. This is a real honor to have the ambassador here today. Please help me to welcome Ambassador Haspels and Mrs. Haspels to the State Capitol.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4077 5538 5779 5780 5782 5783 5785 5787 5791 5795
The Secretary announced that the following House joint resolution was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 10:
House Joint Resolution R
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, May 5, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1027 1028 1029
House Bill Nos. 6070 6071 6072 6073 6074 6075 6076 6077 6078 6079 6080 6081 6082 6083 6084 6085 6086
Appropriations – Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307
Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, May 12, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Finance – Wednesday, May 11, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 (CANCELLED)
Health
Policy and Human Services – Thursday, May 12, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
(517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety – Wednesday, May 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, May 11, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:18 p.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate