STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 16, 2022.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.
Alexander—excused 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—excused 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—excused Outman—present
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator LaSata moved that Senator Stamas be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator LaSata moved that Senator Lauwers be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senators Alexander and Hollier be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Erika Geiss
June 15, 2022
Please add my name to the list of co-sponsors for the following Senate Bills:
SB 433
SB 434
Thank you.
Sincerely,
State Senator Erika Geiss
Sixth Senate District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Jeff Irwin
June 15, 2022
I wish to be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 763. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jeff Irwin
District 18
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
House Bill No. 5058, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1105 (MCL 289.1105), as amended by 2014 PA 516.
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 609 (MCL 333.29609), as amended by 2021 PA 4.
A bill to amend 2014 PA 547,
entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending the title
and sections 2 and 7 (MCL 286.842 and 286.847), the title as amended and
section 7 as added by 2018 PA 641 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 61.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1109 (MCL 289.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 7136.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator LaSata moved that the bills be referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Bullock entered the Senate Chamber.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
Today is an exciting day for my office, for the Senator from the 29th District’s office, and teachers and students and parents across the state. We have a 12-bill package that will address the looming teacher shortage by recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest to teach our kids.
I just want to read—there are 12 bills—I just want to read what a few of them would do. One would provide a student teacher stipend, up to $9,600. One would eliminate higher education funding from the School Aid Fund, which could solve the low teacher pay problem. One would establish a loan repayment program for recently certified college grads who commit to teaching, hold a valid teaching certificate, and are employed in a school. One would eliminate the prohibition on wage and step increases for our teachers. Another would establish a no-cost pathway for support staff members to become certified teachers.
These are all worthy bills, wanted bills, and needed bills that I hope will gather some co-sponsorship signatures today.
Senator Geiss’ statement is as follows:
As many of you know, Sunday is not only Father’s Day but it’s also the state and federal holiday of Juneteenth, which is recognized on Monday. I wanted to put Juneteenth into some context.
The reason it’s celebrated is because it wasn’t until two years after the Emancipation Proclamation that Union soldiers had to go to Galveston, Texas, to inform the people who were enslaved that they were in fact no longer enslaved. This is important history, history that we need to be teaching to all of our students, and that we as adults also need to be learning. I’m pretty sure that up until last year, there were many people in this country and this room who didn’t even know what Juneteenth was.
I want to caution us as we are about to embark on this three-day holiday that we’re careful to recognize its importance in this country, recognize its importance to the Black community, recognize its importance to all of us, and that we don’t get sucked into the temptation for its corporatization, for it being potentially devalued, and that for those who aren’t aware of its history and importance, to use that time to learn more about it and to really think deeply about its significance and how it was an instance of people who wanted to claim and maintain their power despite the knowledge that the Emancipation Proclamation had been given and refused to listen, refused to acknowledge the fact that the people they had enslaved were now indeed free.
I just want to leave everyone with that thought and hopefully it’s something all of us can take to heart and make sure that as we do this work here, that we aren’t perpetuating those same mistakes of the people who didn’t want to acknowledge the wrongs and make significant changes to address them and redress them.
Senator Bumstead’s statement is as follows:
I have a two-part issue today. First, I’d like to welcome—Senator VanderWall and I are welcoming today—Larry Romanelli, Ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians; Troy Bell, the city manager of Muskegon Heights; and Phyllis Loudermill, business owner and developer from Muskegon Heights. They’re in the north Gallery.
I rise today extremely disappointed, angered, and let down by the Governor’s decision to kill 3,000 good-paying jobs by denying the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians’ request to build a casino in Muskegon. Instead of taking ownership of your own actions, Governor, you decided to place the blame on the U.S. Department of the Interior by stating that they failed to provide critical information before the deadline and that the U.S. Department of the Interior refused your office’s request to extend the deadline on this project. But that isn’t true, is it, Governor? The U.S. Department of the Interior granted the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians their federal recognition and the stamp of approval for the casino back on December 16, 2020. This proposed project has been on your radar and on your desk since the federal approval, almost a year later. You formally requested an extension to review this project further. The U.S. Department of the Interior granted you the request with a one-time, 100-day extension on December 16, 2021. You knew then that due to the Department of the Interior’s regulations, only a 180-day extension could be granted, so your second request for an extension to the department on May 23 this year was denied. A year and a half is more than enough time to review this proposal that has been sitting on your desk. Governor, it is time to be honest. Instead of seriously considering the proposed Muskegon casino, you made the decision to side with non-tribal casinos and your allies in Detroit and other tribes outside West Michigan because of their concerns that the Muskegon casino would be competition. They heavily lobbied you and gave them what they asked for. This is shameful.
In your press release, you stated, “My commitment to creating good-paying jobs and economic development in Muskegon is unwavering.” How can you truthfully say this? Your denial of this project instantly killed 3,000 good-paying jobs in West Michigan, and the casino project was privately funded and did not invest a dime of taxpayer money. The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians worked for more than a decade to get this proposal on your desk. The project has nearly unanimous support from Muskegon County community members, local elected officials, state officials, and the federal government. Our residents are struggling right now to afford everyday essentials. The 3,000 jobs you killed would have been tremendous in helping West Michigan families, businesses, and communities. Governor, we the people of Michigan—and Muskegon—hear you loud and clear. You would rather protect the interests of your supporters in Southeast Michigan and play politics rather than help create new economic opportunities for families in West Michigan.
Governor Whitmer, your decision to reject this casino was not in the best interest of Michiganders, and I speak for the residents in my district and West Michigan by saying, Governor, shame on you. Governor, Muskegon matters and always will.
Senators Ananich and Santana entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Barrett’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted a moment of the members’ time to recognize a very special person who’s here in the Capitol today. Up in the east Gallery we have Amy Dunlap, who was awarded the Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year award for 2022. She is a constituent of mine from Michigan Connections Academy and she has done a fabulous job as an advocate for charter schools and educational opportunities for students across Michigan. She has organized—as many of you probably know—events bringing students and other educators here to the Capitol to really talk to lawmakers about the opportunities that charter schools provide for students across our state. She has been a tireless and fearless advocate for those types of opportunities to continue to exist.
We have a legislative tribute for her today that’s signed by myself, as well as Senator Theis, Majority Leader Shirkey, Senator Schmidt, as well as a multitude of other legislators here in our state who she’s had the opportunity to work with in her advocacy. We wanted to recognize her award and recognition today and wanted to recognize that she’s here in the east Gallery and offer our congratulations.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
I rise to ask my colleagues for their support for Senate Resolution No. 154, urging Congress to permanently extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with commensurate spending cuts to avoid increasing the federal tax burden. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the American economy was healthy and growing. Today, the outlook is much different. Hardworking taxpayers are battling against historic inflation that has not been seen in 40 years, struggling to fill their gas tanks as pump prices hit record highs each day, and finding it harder and harder to put food on the table as costs continue to climb higher and higher.
This disastrous course must be reversed. Permanently extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will avert crippling tax increases and work to help taxpayers recover from the current economic hardships that have been a result of reckless Washington, D.C., spending and unilateral executive decisions that have brought America’s economy to a halt.
Prior to the government mandating economic shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 spurred steady economic expansion and allowed the spirit of entrepreneurship to flourish. New jobs and opportunities were created for tens of millions of Americans. This act resulted in a $1.5 net trillion tax cut and was followed by a historically-low unemployment rate. Also, an increase in business investment and a $6,000 increase in real median household income over the next couple of years. The act lowered federal tax rates for households across every income level and resulted in more than $1,500 in tax relief for the average middle-class income earner.
Before 2017, the top corporate income tax in the United States was 35 percent, the highest among the nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the business tax up to 21 percent, bringing the U.S. back into the average among OECD member nations and dramatically enhancing America’s competitiveness.
In addition to these growth-inducing tax cuts, the federal tax base was broadened by a capping of state and local tax deductions at $10,000 annually. Prior to that, the cap for this deduction was unlimited and incentivized states with high taxes to continue irresponsible tax-and-spend policies with the poor excuse that it provided tax cuts for residents at the federal level. It left taxpayers in lower taxed states like Michigan to pick up the tab for the federal level for states like New York, California, and Illinois.
Many of the most significant Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s provisions are currently set to expire by December 31, 2025. Allowing these tax cuts to expire would result in a huge federal tax increase on the American people and further inhibit the recovery of our shared economy. History shows us that the American people know how to spend their own money far better than government and our whole nation prospers when they have the freedom to do so.
So again, I ask my colleagues to join me in urging Congress to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and reduce the irresponsible federal spending. This will help give confidence to taxpayers to invest in their own futures and rebuild the booming American economy.
Senator Stamas entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, my colleagues are well aware that in November 2020 the Senate Oversight Committee began a series of hearings related to the integrity of that fall’s election in Michigan. The committee met with citizens who had first-hand accounts, experts, election officials, and many others. After months of meetings and innumerable hours of testimony and investigation, the committee adopted a report that cited numerous problems and made many recommendations for needed reforms to our system. The report was also able to conclude that many proffered theories of inaccurate or fraudulent election results were false.
But what many here may not know is that I, as the chair of the committee, was subpoenaed by the U.S. House Select Committee on January 6th, this past December. Saying that I was surprised is an understatement. Nothing in the Senate committee report was related to the events of January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. Despite this fact, I did agree to answer their preliminary questions to prove that I didn’t have any relevant information. However, this wasn’t good enough for them and not long ago, the committee demanded that I come before them in a public, formal hearing in Washington, D.C., under oath, regarding the investigation and report of the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee.
However, I simply could not acquiesce to such a request. To do so would have violated my rights as a member of this body, as well as my oath of office. Mr. President, not only do the constitutions of the United States and of Michigan protect each of us from being compelled to answer questions by other government bodies regarding the work of our chamber, but Michigan is a sovereign state whose Legislature cannot simply be called to heel by the U.S. Congress. I believe it is a flagrant commandeering of our Legislature and violative of federalism. Every member of this body should take offense to the notion that we should be expected to present our work to the federal government.
My unwillingness to appear before the congressional committee was not due to any partisan or personal interest. Rather, I am speaking today to strengthen the resolve of any legislator in the future, to make clear that it is simply contrary and anathema to our sovereignty and to federalism that any member of any state legislature be forced to testify, under oath, in front of a congressional inquest regarding the work of that state’s house or senate.
Whether that inquiry is friendly or not is irrelevant. Should another Congress in the future, who disagrees with the work of the Michigan Senate, call on me to testify before them, the answer will be the same, I don’t work for you; I work for, and I only answer to the Michigan Senate and the people of the sovereign state of Michigan. This position is essential to the ability of our state’s Legislature, and the legislatures of all 49 other states, to conduct investigations, a fundamental part of the legislative process.
There are two main reasons, foundational to understanding this important argument, to consider. The first is that one member does not have the authority to speak for all the members. The Senate Oversight Committee is an arm of this body, not the chair. It speaks by majority votes, not through one member, the chairman or otherwise. The second reason is the obvious, chilling impact such a summons would have on legislative investigations. What state legislature will undertake to inform itself and its citizens of the realities of our own government operations if its work product is subject to review, friendly or hostile, by the full power of the United States Congress?
Suddenly every law we pass, every dollar of ours we spend, and every effort to investigate on behalf of our citizens could be called into question. Every member could be subjected to fines and imprisonment if they are unwilling to testify, under oath, or if that committee were to find their testimony itself in contempt.
Thankfully, after I stated my refusal and reasons, the committee ultimately rescinded their demand that I testify. Instead, they adopted my report without my foreknowledge or not by my request. I am glad to have their endorsement of the many findings and recommendations of that reform.
We stand strong against any usurpation of our rights, duties, and oaths; and for the sovereignty of the state of Michigan.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Moss 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. 4534, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section 7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as amended by 2020 PA 206.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 217d, 803e, 803f, 803i, 803j, 803k, 803l, 803n, 803o, and 804 (MCL 257.217d, 257.803e, 257.803f, 257.803i, 257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l, 257.803n, 257.803o, and 257.804), section 217d as amended by 2006 PA 562, section 803e as amended by 2020 PA 51, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74, sections 803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended by 1999 PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000 PA 77, and section 804 as amended by 2019 PA 88.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80198b (MCL 324.80198b), as amended by 2007 PA 8.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 1004, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Recess
Senator LaSata moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:32 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator LaSata moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No. 5588
House Bill No. 5589
House Bill No. 5890
House Bill No. 5891
House Bill No. 5892
House Bill No. 5695
House Bill No. 5696
House Bill No. 5726
Senate Bill No. 1064
House Bill No. 4842
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5588, entitled
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a), as added by 2006 PA 551.
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. 331 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock Johnson Runestad Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Santana Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
McBroom
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 relating to dogs and the protection of live stock and poultry from damage by dogs; providing for the licensing of dogs; regulating the keeping of dogs, and authorizing their destruction in certain cases; providing for the determination and payment of damages done by dogs to live stock and poultry; imposing powers and duties on certain state, county, city and township officers and employes, and to repeal Act No. 347 of the Public Acts of 1917, and providing penalties for the violation of this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5589, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 426, entitled “An act to regulate dangerous animals; to provide for the confinement, tattooing, or destruction of dangerous animals; and to provide penalties for the owners or keepers of dangerous animals that attack human beings,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 287.322).
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. 332 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock Johnson Runestad Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Santana Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
McBroom
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5890, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 5204d, 5301, 5302, 5303, 5306, 5307, 5308, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5401, 5402, 5403, 5404, 5405, 5406, 5407, 5408, 5409, 5412, 5415, 5416, 5417, and 19703a (MCL 324.5204d, 324.5301, 324.5302, 324.5303, 324.5306, 324.5307, 324.5308, 324.5309, 324.5310, 324.5311, 324.5401, 324.5402, 324.5403, 324.5404, 324.5405, 324.5406, 324.5407, 324.5408, 324.5409, 324.5412, 324.5415, 324.5416, 324.5417, and 324.19703a), sections 5204d and 19703a as added by 2010 PA 232, sections 5301, 5403, and 5405 as amended by 2021 PA 45, section 5303 as amended by 2012 PA 560, sections 5401, 5404, 5407, 5408, 5409, 5412, 5415, 5416, and 5417 as added by 1997 PA 26, and sections 5402 and 5406 as amended by 2012 PA 561, and by adding sections 5303a, 5307a, 5313b, 5313c, 5406a, 5407a, and 5415a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 333 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McCann Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McMorrow Shirkey
Bayer Horn Moss Stamas
Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Santana Zorn
Daley McBroom
Nays—1
Theis
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; 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. 5891, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 227, entitled “Shared credit rating act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 141.1053), as amended by 2012 PA 288.
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. 334 Yeas—35
Ananich Geiss McCann Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McMorrow Stamas
Bayer Horn Moss Theis
Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Santana Zorn
Daley McBroom Schmidt
Nays—0
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 create the Michigan municipal bond authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the issuance of, and terms and conditions for, notes and bonds of the authority; to authorize certain forms of assistance to governmental units including the creation and management of investments; to impose conditions on, grant certain powers to political subdivisions of this state and water suppliers regarding, and allow certain agreements regarding obligations of this state, political subdivisions of this state, and water suppliers purchased by the authority or assigned to the authority; to exempt the property, income, and operation of the authority, its bonds and notes, and the interest on its bonds and notes from certain taxes; to grant powers and impose duties on officers and agencies of this state, political subdivisions of this state, and water suppliers; to accept and expend certain appropriations; 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. 5892, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 7 (MCL 24.207), as amended by 2016 PA 444.
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. 335 Yeas—35
Ananich Geiss McCann Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McMorrow Stamas
Bayer Horn Moss Theis
Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Santana Zorn
Daley McBroom Schmidt
Nays—0
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 provide for the effect, processing, promulgation, publication, and inspection of state agency rules, determinations, and other matters; to provide for the printing, publishing, and distribution of certain publications; to provide for state agency administrative procedures and contested cases and appeals from contested cases in licensing and other matters; to create and establish certain committees and offices; to provide for declaratory judgments as to rules; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Nesbitt offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 336 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock LaSata Runestad Wojno
Bumstead MacDonald Santana Wozniak
Chang McBroom Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
Johnson
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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. 5696, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 502 (MCL 436.1502), as amended by 2020 PA 112.
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. 337 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock LaSata Runestad Wojno
Bumstead MacDonald Santana Wozniak
Chang McBroom Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
Johnson
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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. 5726, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 409.115).
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. 338 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock LaSata Runestad Wojno
Bumstead MacDonald Santana Wozniak
Chang McBroom Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
Johnson
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
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 provide for the legal employment and protection of minors; to provide for the issuance and revocation of work permits; to provide for the regulation of hours and conditions of employment of minors; to prescribe powers and duties of the departments of labor and education; to provide for the enforcement of this act; 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:
Senate Bill No. 1064, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 14, 217, 217c, 226, 226a, 233a, 235, 245, 248, 248d, 250, 251, 803, and 807 (MCL 257.14, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.226, 257.226a, 257.233a, 257.235, 257.245, 257.248, 257.248d, 257.250, 257.251, 257.803, and 257.807), section 14 as amended by 2021 PA 90, section 217 as amended by 2021 PA 71, section 217c as amended by 2018 PA 108, section 226 as amended by 2021 PA 112, section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233a as amended by 2020 PA 304, sections 235 and 251 as amended and section 248d as added by 2012 PA 498, section 245 as amended by 1988 PA 276, section 248 as amended by 2018 PA 420, section 803 as amended by 2002 PA 490, and section 807 as amended by 2003 PA 152.
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. 339 Yeas—35
Ananich Geiss McCann Shirkey
Barrett Hertel McMorrow Stamas
Bayer Horn Moss Theis
Bizon Huizenga Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Outman Victory
Bullock Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Runestad Wozniak
Chang MacDonald Santana Zorn
Daley McBroom Schmidt
Nays—0
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was announced:
House Bill No. 4842, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2020 PA 126.
Senator LaSata moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Nesbitt offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 340 Yeas—34
Ananich Geiss McMorrow Shirkey
Barrett Hertel Moss Stamas
Bayer Horn Nesbitt Theis
Bizon Huizenga Outman VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Polehanki Victory
Bullock LaSata Runestad Wojno
Bumstead MacDonald Santana Wozniak
Chang McBroom Schmidt Zorn
Daley McCann
Nays—1
Johnson
Excused—3
Alexander Hollier Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Runestad offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 154.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to permanently extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with commensurate spending cuts to avoid increasing the federal tax burden.
Whereas, Prior to government-mandated economic shutdowns during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) spurred steady economic expansion and allowed the spirit of entrepreneurship to flourish, while creating new jobs and opportunities for tens of millions of Americans. The act resulted in a $1.5 trillion net tax cut, and was followed by historically low unemployment rates, an increase in business investment, and a $6,000 increase in real median household income over the next two years. This includes scores of raises and bonuses for workers immediately after the law was adopted; and
Whereas, The TCJA reduced federal tax rates for households across every income level, and this relief resulted in a tax cut of more than $1,500 for the average middle-income earner. The act had many provisions to reduce the individual income taxes including reductions in personal income tax rates, nearly doubling the standard deduction, and substantially reducing the hated Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT); and
Whereas, The TCJA set an annual cap of $10,000 on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, broadening the tax base at the federal level and in many states. This caused state level budget surpluses and lead to many states offering substantial tax relief; and
Whereas, Prior to the TCJA, the top corporate income tax rate in the United States was thirty-five percent, the highest among all nations in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The act reduced the tax rate to twenty-one percent, bringing the United States back to average among OECD member nations, and dramatically enhancing American competitiveness; and
Whereas, Many significant provisions of the TCJA are set to expire after December 31, 2025. Allowing these provisions to expire would result in a massive federal tax increase on hardworking American taxpayers, a significant decline in American competitiveness, fewer jobs, reduced wage income for workers, and higher prices. In addition, the expiration of these provisions would incentivize many states to return to a period of higher taxes and inflated spending; and
Whereas, More than 100 million American taxpayers from all income groups, but especially those in the middle and working classes, have enjoyed real tax relief due to the TCJA. The majority of Americans support making these tax cuts permanent; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Congress of the United States to permanently extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with commensurate spending cuts to avoid increasing the federal tax burden; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Senator LaSata moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Bullock offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 155.
A resolution to commemorate June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth.
Whereas, The transatlantic slave trade system established both Europe and North America as world powers by and through the commoditization of Africans. Millions of Africans suffered disease and death on the eight week voyages across the Middle Passage; and
Whereas, From 1619 through 1865, millions of Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States, the thirteen American colonies, and eventually the United States of America; and
Whereas, Maritime, agricultural, insurance, defense, tobacco, sugar, and cotton industries were established off of profits from the atrocities of slavery; and
Whereas, Slavery highlights the fundamental hypocrisy and moral contradiction of European whites in America who declared independent rights from Great Britain, while holding in bondage more than 100,000 Africans; and
Whereas, Michigan served as the major hub of the Underground Railroad and home to several white abolitionists, including United States Representative and Senator Jacob Merritt Howard, Guy Beckley of Ann Arbor, Erastus Hussey of Battle Creek, and Seymour Finney of Detroit; and
Whereas, Through the work of these great men of all colors, the Second Baptist Church of Detroit, Friends of the Fugitives, Anti-Slavery Society, and other institutions, thousands of slaves were freed; and
Whereas, On June 19, 1865, Texas was the last state to recognize that enslaved persons were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. For this reason, it is celebrated as Juneteenth; and
Whereas, Slavery was abolished with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865; and
Whereas, After the emancipation from 247 years of slavery, Africans in America continue to experience the vestiges of slavery from challenges with voting rights, to inadequate public education systems, lack of access to capital lending institutions, police brutality, and other social and economic injustices; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth; and be it further
Resolved, That we recognize the devastating legacy of American slavery, and encourage all citizens of Michigan to educate each other and future generations on the history of slavery in order to ensure that this tragedy will never be forgotten or repeated.
Senator LaSata moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bullock’s statement is as follows:
This Sunday is June 19, or simply Juneteenth—officially Juneteenth National Independence Day. I, or we, would like you all to sign on to the resolution at your convenience to acknowledge the celebration of Black America’s recognized day of freedom. Observing Juneteenth is about the journey of perseverance and achievement of Black America. We are not the only group of people burdened with adversity; however, Black people have been through a horrific period in U.S. history of sanctioned slavery and oppression, and in spite of it all Black people have continued to overcome odds, hardship, intentional disadvantages, disparities, prejudice, bigotry, and just pure hatred. So, this is our story of resilience, pride, and determination that will always be of historical and spiritual importance. It serves us to understand that together we can overcome all obstacles in our path and that we are all responsible for tomorrow directly and indirectly. Every one of us in this chamber should reflect on that.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. In 1865—June 19—the Union soldiers led by Major General Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with the news the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. The people of Texas refused to accept the outcome. Take note, this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation which officially freed all slaves January 1, 1863. Again, think about that. General Granger’s first order of business was to read to the people General Order No. 3, which began most significantly with, “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor.”
With those words, the United States began to change and we continue to evolve, striving always to make it right, to make this nation better for all. We in this chamber have the opportunity to look back over 150‑plus years of progress. We get to pay homage to those who paved the road to freedom—many with their lives. We stand on their shoulders. We as a collective from all walks of life are a part of this victory. We celebrate freedom. Black history is your history. So, please partake in the many celebrations. Listen and learn as we reflect on this freedom of independence. It should bind us together in humanity. Unity, peace, and ultimately equality should be our aim.
As we pay tribute to the journey, we acknowledge the many roles and contributions of Black Americans to our society. Now that Juneteenth is a national holiday and will be celebrated all across this country and beyond, we are on the right side of history so let’s write a better history of our state and nation. There can be no greater honor than that. Be mindful of the entire combined American story when creating and amending legislation and voting on issues so we can continue to write a better history here in Michigan.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1085, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 7040 (MCL 500.7040), as added by 1986 PA 121.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
Senator Santana introduced
Senate Bill No. 1086, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 203, 303, 404, 618, 715, and 814 (MCL 125.4203, 125.4303, 125.4404, 125.4618, 125.4715, and 125.4814).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
Senators Lauwers, Daley and Victory introduced
Senate Bill No. 1087, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled “Agricultural commodities marketing act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 290.663); 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 Agriculture.
Senator VanderWall introduced
Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled “Third party administrator act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 550.926), as added by 2022 PA 12.
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 prohibit the recording of deeds or other instruments relating to real property that contain certain restrictive covenants or conditions; to make such restrictions unenforceable; and to provide remedies with respect to those instruments.
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 Local Government.
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 28 and 29 (MCL 421.28 and 421.29), section 28 as amended by 2022 PA 18 and section 29 as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 67c.
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.
A bill to amend 2006 PA 491, entitled “Michigan works
one-stop service center system act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 408.123).
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.
A bill to amend 2020 PA 238, entitled “An act to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee who does not report to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from reporting to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit discrimination and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; and to provide remedies,” by amending section 10 (MCL 419.410); 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 and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21b to chapter XVI.
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 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 61 and 61a (MCL 780.811 and 780.811a), section 61 as amended by 2018 PA 370 and section 61a as amended by 2005 PA 184.
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 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 8, 38, and 68 (MCL 780.758, 780.788, and 780.818), as amended by 2012 PA 457.
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 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 15, 43, and 75 (MCL 780.765, 780.793, and 780.825), as amended by 2018 PA 153.
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 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
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 Insurance and Banking.
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill by a 3/4 vote 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 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2021 PA 57.
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 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.
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 Education and Career Readiness.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2020 PA 126.
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 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 722.641 and 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
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 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as added by 2009 PA 188.
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 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 85 (MCL 408.1085), as added by 2020 PA 237; 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 and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
A bill to amend 2020 PA 236, entitled “COVID-19 response and reopening liability assurance act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 691.1460); 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 and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4416 5179 5180 5244 5560 5679 5680 5681 5719 5839 5965 6013 6087 6108 6109 6128 6215
The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, June 15, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1082 1083 1084
Senate Resolution No. 153
House Bill Nos. 6226 6227 6228 6229 6230 6231 6232
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
Senate Resolution No. 150.
A resolution to oppose the designation of additional national wilderness areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 54, p. 864.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Ed McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Bumstead, Outman and Schmidt
Nays: Senator McCann
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators McBroom (C), Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
The Committee on Elections reported
House Bill No. 4491, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 510 (MCL 168.509o and 168.510), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ruth A. Johnson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Johnson, McBroom, VanderWall and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Johnson (C), McBroom, VanderWall and Wojno
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1060, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 9o, 19, and 30 (MCL 211.9o, 211.19, and 211.30), section 9o as amended by 2021 PA 150, section 19 as amended by 2017 PA 261, and section 30 as amended by 2013 PA 153.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Runestad
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Runestad, Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1061, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” (MCL 12.251 to 12.262) by adding section 3a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Runestad
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Runestad, Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1062, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2021 PA 109.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim Runestad
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Runestad, Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4812, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Runestad, Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Runestad (C), Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 943, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 79d (MCL 257.79d), as added by 2003 PA 315.
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.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1081, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 250.1002) and by adding section 2a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, Victory, Outman, Wozniak and Geiss
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5315, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA 305.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5334, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, Victory, Outman, Wozniak and Geiss
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5472, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 105.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5572, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 18c.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5712, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 52a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 5720, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tom Barrett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 6079, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 35a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Barrett (C), LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Wozniak, Geiss and Bullock
Excused: Senators Lauwers and Hollier
Agriculture – Thursday, June 23, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Appropriations – Thursday, June 23, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307
Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:56 a.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate