No. 105

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2024


Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

10:00 a.m.


The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss. The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.


Albert—present

Hauck—present

Moss—present

Anthony—present

Hertel—present

Nesbitt—present

Bayer—present

Hoitenga—present

Outman—present

Bellino—present

Huizenga—present

Polehanki—present

Brinks—present

Irwin—present

Runestad—present

Bumstead—present

Johnson—present

Santana—present

Camilleri—present

Klinefelt—present

Shink—present

Cavanagh—present

Lauwers—excused

Singh—present

Chang—present

Lindsey—present

Theis—present

Cherry—present

McBroom—present

Victory—excused

Daley—present

McCann—present

Webber—present

Damoose—present

McDonald Rivet—present

Wojno—present

Geiss—present

McMorrow—present


Senator Joseph N. Bellino, Jr. of the 16th District offered the following invocation:

My Creator, I am now willing that You should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that You now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to You and my fellow man. Grant me the strength as I go out there to do Your bidding. Amen.

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

Senators Bayer and McDonald Rivet entered the Senate Chamber.


Motions and Communications


Senator Theis moved that Senators Johnson and Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.

Senator Theis moved that Senators Lauwers and Victory be excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Cavanagh, Santana and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


Senator Singh moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session. The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator McDonald Rivet admittance to the Senate floor.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor. Senators Brinks and Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess


Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.


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


11:41 a.m.

During the recess, Senators Shink, Anthony, Cavanagh, Santana and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders


Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Irwin as Chairperson. After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the

following bills:

Senate Bill No. 936, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1491 (MCL 600.1491), as added by 1998 PA 249.

House Bill No. 5523, entitled

A bill to create the bureau of community services and the commission on economic and social opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty; to promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-income individuals; to provide for the designation of community action agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the bureau, the commission, and community action agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.


Recess


Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 3:00 p.m. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:45 a.m.

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


Recess


Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:01 p.m.

4:38 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss. By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications


Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 936 House Bill No. 5523

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 Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 973 Senate Bill No. 974 Senate Bill No. 993 Senate Bill No. 1108 Senate Bill No. 1109 Senate Bill No. 1110 Senate Bill No. 1165 House Bill No. 4917 House Bill No. 4918 House Bill No. 4062 House Bill No. 4063 House Bill No. 5188 House Bill No. 5189 House Bill No. 5190 House Bill No. 5600

House Bill No. 5060 House Bill No. 5523 House Bill No. 5736 House Bill No. 5203 Senate Bill No. 936 The motion prevailed.


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 973, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.

The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Albert offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-1).

The question being on the adoption of the substitute, Senator Theis requested the yeas and nays.

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

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


Roll Call No. 479


Yeas—16


Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis Webber



Nays—18




Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri

Cavanagh


Chang Cherry Geiss Irwin

Klinefelt



McCann McMorrow Moss Polehanki


Santana Shink Singh Wojno


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—2


Hertel McDonald Rivet


In The Chair: Geiss


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. 480


Yeas—27



Anthony Bayer Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin


Johnson Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—9



Albert

Bellino Daley

Damoose Lindsey


McBroom Outman

Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:

The substitutes before us today are very simple. They remove language that violates religious freedom and is unconstitutional, and instead focuses on the next generation of Michiganders. The new language prohibits insurance providers through other state programs from having to cover the cost of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and gender-reassignment surgeries for minors.

This is a sensitive but important issue. Adolescents are still growing, both physically and emotionally, and these treatments carry significant long-term health risks. This is being done despite the fact that there are no long-term randomized clinical trials that have been conducted proving the efficacy or safety of these practices for the purposes of gender transition. These risks include cardiovascular complications, severe liver disfunction, strokes, increased risk of certain cancers, bone density loss, and could impact their health in other ways that may not be reversible. Arguably the most critical risk these children face is long-term infertility issues which may very well follow them into adulthood. Children need time to grow and develop. We have laws preventing kids from getting tattoos and drinking. This same logic should apply to life-

altering medical decisions. I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting my substitute.


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 974, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109q.

The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Irwin offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-3).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Albert offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-4).

The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not 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. 481


Yeas—27



Anthony Bayer Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin


Johnson Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—9



Albert Bellino Daley

Damoose Lindsey


McBroom Outman

Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


Protests


Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 973 and 974 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 973 be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:

These bills before us today would require medical insurance and welfare coverage for contraceptives. Both of these mandates compel taxpayers to fund contraceptives despite deeply-held religious beliefs they may hold, and for this reason I am a “no.”

Senate Bill No. 973 is a patent violation of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Why is this a violation? Very simple—by forcing Michiganders to pay for contraceptives through their insurance, despite the fact that it violates the deeply-held religious beliefs of many. The latest version of this bill does put in place some caveats, but noticeably missing is a religious exemption. At best, this bill only has religious exemptions for those already grandfathered in by the Affordable Care Act; however, this exemption does not exist going forward.

In 2014, a similar contraceptive policy was considered by the United States Supreme Court in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. The court considered whether or not the contraception mandate and the proposed religious accommodation were constitutional. The court majority opinion stated, “We must decide in these cases whether the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) . . . permits the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to demand that three closely held corporations provide health- insurance coverage for methods of contraception that violate the sincerely held religious beliefs of the companies’ owners. We hold that the regulations that impose this obligation violate RFRA, which prohibits the Federal Government from taking any action that substantially burdens the exercise of religion unless that action constitutes the least restrictive means of serving a compelling government interest.”

When the Affordable Care Act was written, it at least tried to comply with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 by building in a process for accommodation for those that objected to the contraceptive mandate. However, the court ruled that this accommodation was insufficient and was not a least restrictive means.

In these bills, we see no accommodation going forward, making these bills glaringly unconstitutional. And just to be clear, one would be wrong to think that Michigan would get a pass because the Religious Freedom Restoration Act is a federal law. It clearly applies to both the federal government as well as individual states. These bills are not only poor policy, but will result in the state taxpayer being on the hook to cover millions of dollars in attorney fee awards. I ask my colleagues to vote “no.”


Recess


Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:53 p.m.


5:23 p.m.


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


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 993, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.

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. 482


Yeas—35



Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry

Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin Johnson


Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt Outman

Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Webber Wojno




Nays—1



Albert





Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1108, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b, 544g, 590i, and 957a.

The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Moss offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-3).

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. 483


Yeas—20



Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh

Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno



Nays—16



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis

Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Protest


Senator Johnson, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1108 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:

My colleagues on the other side of the aisle seem to have a preoccupation with deciding how people can and cannot be paid. Just as the inaction in this chamber threatens every tipped worker in our state, we now have a bill before us that would prevent petition circulators from being fairly compensated for their work.

Senate Bill No. 1108 would prohibit the ability to provide incentive pay to petition circulators for their productivity. This is simply un-American. We should not be penalizing ethical individuals because there are some bad apples. If someone does a good job, they should be allowed to be compensated for that; and if there’s individuals who are committing fraud, then those individuals should be penalized, not everyone.

Furthermore, even if circulators are paid hourly, there is still going to be an expectation of productivity in order for them to keep their job, so this bill simply does not eliminate the possibility of fraud. I urge my colleagues to vote “no” on this bill.


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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:

Each election cycle we hear the same old story of petition circulators misrepresenting the contents of their proposals to lure someone in to sign on. Some of you in this chamber and others in the listening public may have witnessed it directly and it’s been so systemic that each year it yields news reporting with increasing severity. Some headlines over the last several years here. MLive, September 3, 2015, Michigan prevailing wage supporters allege misleading sales pitches in petition drive. MLive, July 19, 2017, Despite part-time petition claims, lifetime lawmaker health care has already ended. Detroit News, August 2, 2017, Michigan petitioners stretch truth for signatures. Detroit Free Press, September 22, 2020, In secret recording, trainer for Unlock Michigan advises on unlawful tactics. And Michigan Public Radio, January 27, 2022, Critics say petition campaign lying to get signatures.

Through all of these headlines in all of these years, term after term, I’ve introduced and reintroduced with colleagues many bill ideas to restore integrity to the petition collecting process. Our proposals here would protect Michigan voters from malicious attempts to deceive them about public policy and to eliminate those incentives for those who behave badly when circulating petitions. Six years ago, we got close and I spearheaded a package with several of these concepts in the House that passed out of committee and even out of the chamber with overwhelming bipartisan support, but were never taken up by the Senate—a familiar story. So today in the Senate, we will lead on these bills. These policies have been refined over years and are narrowly targeted to balance free speech with the responsibilities inherent with asking the public to support a ballot proposal or other petition. Under Senate Bill No. 1108, Michigan would join several states across the country that bans payment of circulators for each signature they collect. This is a payment scheme where many of these problems emanate. This bill does not ban paying circulators an hourly or a flat rate, but it removes the financial incentive for them to say or do anything to collect more and more petition signatures. Several other states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota,

Utah, and Wyoming ban this practice. For anyone who says this is un-American, I’m pretty sure all those states are in America.

Under Senate Bill No. 1109, a petition circulator would be required to direct a potential signer to the summary of the petition prior to accepting their signature. This bill avoids compelling speech and impairing a citizen’s right to circulate petitions while still providing a check on efforts that mislead about the contents of a petition. If someone is asked to sign a petition, the least we can do is make sure they know where the summary of the policy exists and have direction to review it before adding their signature. And it would compel the petition sponsors to be responsible for appropriate training, oversight, and monitoring of paid and volunteer circulators.

Ultimately, a ballot proposal should be able to stand on its own merit instead of relying on dishonesty or other deceptive tactics for the tools to gain support. I urge a “yes” vote on these commonsense measures.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1109, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g. 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. 484


Yeas—20


Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh

Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno



Nays—16



Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


Protest


Senator Johnson, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1109 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:

The new requirements for petition circulators proposed in this bill are unnecessary and have the potential for partisan abuse. Michigan law already spells out very specific requirements for all official election-related petitions. This includes specifying the exact size of the form, the size of the font on the form, and, very importantly, the requirement to print a summary of the amendment or question that’s being proposed at the top of the petition. The standardization of petition forms ensures that all individuals who are asked to sign a petition are provided the same information regardless of who is circulating the petition.

Yet, under this bill, the sponsor of a petition would be fined for the failure of a circulator to comply with the new requirements being proposed. This is despite the fact that they may have no formal relationship with the individual whatsoever. Often thousands of volunteers might pick up a petition form in something they believe in. Again, this is why the form of petitions is standardized: to ensure any individual being asked to

sign can see the same information on the form. Saying that the sponsor of the petition will be fined for the actions of a circulator who could literally be anyone, including a political party opponent, is simply unreasonable.

I urge my colleagues to vote “no” on this bill.


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1110, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by

2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547.

The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Moss 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. 485


Yeas—20



Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh

Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno



Nays—16



Albert Bellino

Bumstead Daley

Damoose Hauck

Hoitenga Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey

McBroom Nesbitt

Outman Runestad

Theis Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:

I rise to urge my colleagues to support this very simple and straightforward legislation that is meant to promote the voices of our citizens in direct democracy. As many of you know, we have opportunities in our

Constitution for citizens to bring laws directly to the ballot through initiative, through constitutional amendment, but since the 1980s, the Michigan Secretary of State has developed a policy that just says if someone signs a petition multiple times, we eliminate all of their signatures.

My bill very simply says that if someone signs a petition multiple times, we’re going to count them once because, after all, this is a Michigan resident, a Michigan voter, a Michigan citizen, who’s asked to have their voice included in the processes of our government and I think we should facilitate that.

Thank you for the opportunity and I urge a “yes” vote.


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1165, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 76 and 77 (MCL 259.76 and 259.77), section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391 and section 77 as

amended by 1996 PA 370.

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. 486


Yeas—20



Anthony Bayer

Chang Cherry


Klinefelt McCann

Polehanki Santana

Brinks

Geiss


McDonald Rivet

Shink

Camilleri Cavanagh

Hertel Irwin


McMorrow Moss

Singh Wojno



Nays—16



Albert

Damoose


Johnson

Outman

Bellino

Hauck


Lindsey

Runestad

Bumstead Daley

Hoitenga Huizenga


McBroom Nesbitt

Theis Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4917, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2023 PA 208.

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. 487


Yeas—21



Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin Klinefelt


McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki

Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—15



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4918, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81g.

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. 488


Yeas—21



Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin Klinefelt


McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki

Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—15



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4062, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1d.

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. 489


Yeas—20


Anthony

Chang


Klinefelt

Polehanki

Bayer

Cherry


McCann

Santana

Brinks

Geiss


McDonald Rivet

Shink

Camilleri

Hertel


McMorrow

Singh

Cavanagh

Irwin


Moss

Wojno




Nays—16



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis

Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4063, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and section 501 (MCL 37.2501), as amended by 2023 PA 6.

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. 490


Yeas—20


Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh

Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno



Nays—16



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis

Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

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

“An act to define civil rights; to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights based upon religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status; to preserve the confidentiality of records regarding arrest, detention, or other disposition in which a conviction does not result; to prescribe the powers and duties of the civil rights commission and the department of civil rights; to provide remedies and penalties; to provide for fees; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


Protest


Senator Runestad, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4063 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:

House Bill No. 4063 would amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include source of income as a category that cannot be used to discriminate against a person, and as everyone here—maybe people across the state don’t know that the Elliott-Larsen act is probably the strongest civil rights act in the nation, probably stronger than just about every federal law, and adding source of income means that you cannot discriminate if you have a government check that is going to pay for this for someone who may never have paid rent in their life, who may never have paid a utility in their life. You think, Oh, well that can’t happen. Oh, yes it does. There’s a lot of these vouchers a person has never paid a dime.

If you’ve ever handed your keys off to a brand new car to your 16-year-old who just got their driver license, and they don’t pay for the maintenance and the insurance and the wrecks and all of that stuff and think they’re going to maintain that car the way the kid does who goes out and earns the money and takes care of that car, you’d understand what these landlords are going through, like my dad who had three little rentals. If one of them was destroyed, we might go completely under as a family. All of these renters out there are going to be subject to this, along with not being able to check criminal backgrounds, not being able to check with the previous landlord, not being able to check the credit history. I talked to the realtors this week about this and they said this is insane what they’re doing to the business community.

Yes, this whole lame duck is going to be the destruction of the state of Michigan and this is just one more example.


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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:

I would encourage you to listen to the words of the Senator from the 23rd District. Listen to how he talks about people who are struggling to pay their bills in a tough economic environment. We’re talking about kids, we’re talking about single moms, who might need to reach out and get a little bit of support from the state to help pay their rent, but what do we hear on the floor of the Senate from Republicans? What we hear is people talking down to folks who are struggling, people trying to push them down further, people trying to contribute to this false and destructive narrative that people who aren’t winning in this winner-take-all economy are somehow unworthy, are somehow not good enough to enjoy shelter, food on their table, and a decent life. We should be fighting for the dignity of every Michigander, and it’s these kinds of comments that cause me to rise and to say, Think about how we’re looking at the others around us. Think about how we’re taking care of the least among us, and then check your heart and see if what you’re doing aligns with the values you tell people you hold when you’re out running for election.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5188, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291.

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. 491


Yeas—24


Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Geiss Hertel Huizenga Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Outman

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—12



Albert

Bellino Bumstead

Damoose

Hauck Hoitenga


Johnson

Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to codify the laws relating to the laying out of drainage districts, the consolidation of drainage districts, the construction and maintenance of drains, sewers, pumping equipment, bridges, culverts, fords, and the structures and mechanical devices to properly purify the flow of drains; to provide for flood control projects; to provide for water management, water management districts, and subdistricts, and for flood control and drainage projects within drainage districts; to provide for the assessment and collection of taxes; to provide for the investment of funds; to provide for the deposit of funds for future maintenance of drains; to authorize public corporations to impose taxes for the payment of assessments in anticipation of which bonds are issued; to provide for the issuance of bonds by drainage districts and for the pledge of the full faith and credit of counties for payment of the bonds; to authorize counties to impose taxes when necessary to pay principal and interest on bonds for which full faith and credit is pledged; to validate certain acts and bonds; and to prescribe penalties,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5189, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 197 (MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as amended by 2017 PA 62.

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. 492


Yeas—24


Anthony Bayer

Cherry Daley


Klinefelt McCann

Polehanki Santana


Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Geiss Hertel Huizenga Irwin

McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Outman

Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—12


Albert Bellino Bumstead

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to codify the laws relating to the laying out of drainage districts, the consolidation of drainage districts, the construction and maintenance of drains, sewers, pumping equipment, bridges, culverts, fords, and the structures and mechanical devices to properly purify the flow of drains; to provide for flood control projects; to provide for water management, water management districts, and subdistricts, and for flood control and drainage projects within drainage districts; to provide for the assessment and collection of taxes; to provide for the investment of funds; to provide for the deposit of funds for future maintenance of drains; to authorize public corporations to impose taxes for the payment of assessments in anticipation of which bonds are issued; to provide for the issuance of bonds by drainage districts and for the pledge of the full faith and credit of counties for payment of the bonds; to authorize counties to impose taxes when necessary to pay principal and interest on bonds for which full faith and credit is pledged; to validate certain acts and bonds; and to prescribe penalties,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5190, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 72, 384, 441, 464,

and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441, 280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646

and section 464 as amended by 2016 PA 521. 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. 493


Yeas—23


Anthony

Cherry


Klinefelt

Polehanki

Bayer

Daley


McCann

Santana

Brinks

Geiss


McDonald Rivet

Shink

Camilleri

Hertel


McMorrow

Singh

Cavanagh

Huizenga


Moss

Wojno

Chang

Irwin


Outman





Nays—13



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Damoose

Hauck Hoitenga Johnson


Lindsey McBroom Nesbitt

Runestad Theis Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to codify the laws relating to the laying out of drainage districts, the consolidation of drainage districts, the construction and maintenance of drains, sewers, pumping equipment, bridges, culverts, fords, and the structures and mechanical devices to properly purify the flow of drains; to provide for flood control projects; to provide for water management, water management districts, and subdistricts, and for flood control and drainage projects within drainage districts; to provide for the assessment and collection of taxes; to provide for the investment of funds; to provide for the deposit of funds for future maintenance of drains; to authorize public corporations to impose taxes for the payment of assessments in anticipation of which bonds are issued; to provide for the issuance of bonds by drainage districts and for the pledge of the full faith and credit of counties for payment of the bonds; to authorize counties to impose taxes when necessary to pay principal and interest on bonds for which full faith and credit is pledged; to validate certain acts and bonds; and to prescribe penalties,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5600, entitled

A bill to create the office of the tribal legislative liaison; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the liaison, and the legislative council.

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. 494


Yeas—33


Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga


Irwin Johnson Klinefelt McBroom McCann

McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt Outman Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—3



Lindsey

Runestad


Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect, The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5060, entitled

A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled “Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981,” (MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).

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. 495


Yeas—36



Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin


Johnson Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt

Outman Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Webber Wojno



Nays—0




Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to create a bureau of community services and a commission on economic and social opportunity within a state department to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty and promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low income persons; to provide for the designation of community action agencies; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the department, the bureau, the commission, and the community action agencies,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5523, entitled

A bill to create the bureau of community services and the commission on economic and social opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty; to promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low-income individuals; to provide for the designation of community action agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the bureau, the commission, and community action agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules.

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. 496


Yeas—29



Albert Anthony Bayer Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Huizenga


Irwin Johnson Klinefelt McCann

McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Outman Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—7



Bellino Hoitenga

Lindsey McBroom


Nesbitt Runestad

Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5736, entitled

A bill to require certain employers to post information related to services for veterans; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental offices and entities.

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. 497


Yeas—20


Anthony Bayer

Chang Cherry


Klinefelt McCann

Polehanki Santana


Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh

Geiss Hertel Irwin

McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Shink Singh Wojno



Nays—16


Albert Bellino

Bumstead Daley

Damoose Hauck

Hoitenga Huizenga

Johnson Lindsey

McBroom Nesbitt

Outman Runestad

Theis Webber


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5203, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.

The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Hoitenga offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not 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. 498


Yeas—21


Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin Klinefelt


McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Polehanki

Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—15



Albert Bellino Bumstead

Daley

Damoose Hauck Hoitenga

Huizenga


Johnson Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Outman Runestad Theis

Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


Protest


Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 5203 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:

Current state law allows a county to rehire a retired employee who is drawing a pension as long as the employee does not work more than 1,000 hours over a 12-month period. This bill as first introduced allowed the county sheriff’s office to rehire retirees without limit on the amount of time worked. The substituted bill in front of us would allow all retired county employees to be rehired without limit on the amount of time worked, regardless of department. What started as a possible way to make it easier for sheriff departments to fill vacancies has morphed into something that goes well beyond the original goal. This proposal strays into financially-irresponsible territory.

This bill undermines the sustainability of pension funds and creates an incentive to retire early, resulting in a debt that a county will need to pay back with interest. Let me give an example. Pension systems are built on a handful of assumptions, one of which is the expected age of retirement for its members. Let’s say the expected age of retirement is 60 years old. If this bill were to become law, employees could retire earlier than they otherwise would have—let’s say 52 years of age. This is because they would be able to double dip; they would be able to retire and then come back and earn the full paycheck that they would otherwise have given up. This creates a scenario where the pension system is unexpectedly paying out benefits for eight years rather than having money come in the door for that eight year period. This change in net cash flow creates an overall debt which will need to be repaid.

There is a reason why pension systems are relatively rigid in their management. It is because the plan is based on a set of assumptions, and any deviation from the plan creates an unfunded liability. If local government wishes to create flexibility in hiring retired employees, I would recommend implementing a defined contribution plan for their members.


Senators Hoitenga and Klinefelt asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hoitenga’s statement is as follows:

As introduced and passed by the House, I was in full support of this bill. I believe it was a well-intentioned attempt to help local sheriffs with the ongoing shortage of police officers throughout all of our districts. But in the Senate committee, it was expanded far beyond its original intent in allowing any retired county employee to return to work without taking a loss on their retirement benefits. The bill before us would be fiscally irresponsible. My substitute will simply return the bill to its original intent to ensure our sheriffs have every tool available to address their officer shortages. The sheriffs who protect our communities deserve our unwavering support and I ask my colleagues to join me in voting “yes” on my substitute.

Senator Klinefelt’s statement is as follows:

We all know that while we’ve struggled to retain people in public safety and law enforcement, we’ve also struggled to retain people or attract people in other positions in county government and elsewhere in local government. This is a tool that locals have asked for to help retain people in the event they cannot attract new people. We’re cutting them off at the knees if we don’t give them an opportunity to offer this. I ask that you vote “no” on the substitute.


The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 936, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1491 (MCL 600.1491), as added by 1998 PA 249.

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. 499


Yeas—33


Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry

Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Huizenga Irwin Johnson


Klinefelt McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt Outman

Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Webber Wojno



Nays—3



Albert

Hoitenga


Lindsey



Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.


Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 5204

The motion prevailed.


The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5204, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 910 and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913).

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. 500


Yeas—36



Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin


Johnson Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Nesbitt

Outman Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Webber Wojno



Nays—0




Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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

“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House


Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 353

The motion prevailed.


Senate Bill No. 353, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1233, 400.1234, and 400.1235), and by adding section 4a.

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

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “An act to provide energy assistance for low-income households; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies,” by amending sections 2, 4, and 5 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1234, and 400.1235) and by adding section 4a.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day, Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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


Roll Call No. 501


Yeas—25



Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang

Cherry Daley Damoose Geiss Hertel Huizenga


Irwin Klinefelt McCann

McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Outman Polehanki Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—11



Albert Bumstead Hauck

Hoitenga Johnson Lindsey


McBroom Nesbitt Runestad

Santana Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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


Senate Bill No. 880, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.

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

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

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day, Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

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

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


Roll Call No. 502


Yeas—25



Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry

Daley Damoose Geiss Hertel Huizenga Irwin


Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss

Outman

Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno



Nays—11



Albert Bellino

Bumstead

Hauck Hoitenga

Johnson


Lindsey McBroom

Nesbitt

Runestad Theis


Excused—2


Lauwers Victory


Not Voting—0


In The Chair: Geiss


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


Senate Bill No. 881, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.


Announcements of Printing and Enrollment


The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, December 10:

House Bill Nos. 4095 4096 6075

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, December 11:

House Bill Nos. 4532 4860 5271 5368 5369 5431 5549 5654 5659 5660 5786 5788 5825

5834 5835 5882 5883 5956 5998 6025 6088

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, December 10, for her approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 504 at 9:18 a.m. Enrolled Senate Bill No. 740 at 9:20 a.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, December 10, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 6260 6261 6262 6263 6264 6265 6266 6267 6268 6269 6270 6271 6272

6273 6274 6275 6276 6277 6278 6279 6280 6281 6282 6283


Committee Reports


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1091, entitled

A bill to require law enforcement agencies to adopt certain policies on the use of force by law enforcement officers; to require law enforcement agencies to update the use of force policies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1092, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and by adding sections 9f and 9g.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1093, entitled

A bill to require law enforcement agencies to regulate failures of law enforcement officers to intervene during the use or attempted use of excessive force; to permit law enforcement officers to report certain wrongful conduct observed by those law enforcement officers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 189, entitled “An act to provide procedures for making complaints for, obtaining, executing and returning search warrants; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 780.656).

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1095, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as amended by 2023 PA 49.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled

A bill to amend 2017 PA 128, entitled “Law enforcement officer separation of service record act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 28.561, 28.562, 28.563, and 28.565), section 5 as amended by

2018 PA 522, by designating sections 1 and 2 as article 1 and sections 3 to 5 as article 2, and by adding

articles 3 and 4.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled “Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act,” by amending sections 7 and 9 (MCL 423.507 and 423.509), as amended by 2018 PA 521.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 11 (MCL 28.609, 28.609a, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, and 28.611), sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, section 9a as amended by 2016 PA 289, and section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 198.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled “An act to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1101, entitled

A bill to protect the privacy of individuals who report certain incidents of law enforcement officer misconduct; to prohibit the disclosure of the identity of individuals who report certain incidents of law enforcement officer misconduct; to provide exceptions to the prohibition from disclosure; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 447, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 677. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sean McCann Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman and Bellino

Nays: Senator Hauck

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 938, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 62506a (MCL 324.62506a), as added by 1996 PA 168.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sean McCann Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki and Damoose

Nays: Senators Lauwers, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 1052, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11102, 11110, 11125, 11132, 11514b, 62501, and 62502 (MCL 324.11102, 324.11110, 324.11125,

324.11132, 324.11514b, 324.62501, and 324.62502), sections 11102 and 11125 as amended by 2010 PA 357,

section 11110 as amended by 1995 PA 61, section 11132 as added by 2018 PA 688, section 11514b as amended by 2022 PA 245, section 62501 as amended by 1998 PA 467, and section 62502 as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding sections 11122, 62508b, and 62509d; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sean McCann Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki and Damoose

Nays: Senators Lauwers, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 1112, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3c, and 3e (MCL 445.571, 445.572, 445.573c, and 445.573e), section 1 as amended by 1989 PA 93, section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 473, section 3c as amended by 2022 PA 198, and section 3e as added by 1996 PA 384, and by adding sections 2b, 3g, and 5a; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide for a referendum.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sean McCann Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 1113, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 695 (MCL 206.695), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sean McCann Chairperson


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McCann (C), McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,

Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 703, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 1081, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending sections 9 and 25 (MCL 338.2209 and 338.2225), section 9 as amended by 1988 PA 461 and section 25 as amended by 2023 PA 131.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 5949, entitled

A bill to provide for peer-to-peer car sharing; to impose obligations on and provide rights to persons that operate peer-to-peer car sharing, shared vehicle owners, and shared vehicle drivers; to provide for liability for personal injuries and property damage in peer-to-peer car sharing; to provide for responsibilities of insurers; and to provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 5950, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1202, 3009, 3037, 3101, and 3113 (MCL 500.1202, 500.3009, 500.3037, 500.3101, and 500.3113), section 1202 as

amended by 2020 PA 266, section 3009 as amended by 2019 PA 22, section 3037 as amended by

2016 PA 346, and sections 3101 and 3113 as amended by 2019 PA 21, and by adding sections 130 and 3018. With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 5951, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 401, 675a, and 675c (MCL 257.401, 257.675a, and 257.675c), section 401 as amended by 2002 PA 652 and sections 675a and 675c as amended by 2000 PA 268, and by adding section 675e.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT


The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers

and Bellino


The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 1116, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by amending the title, as amended by 2005 PA 225, and by adding section 9c.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss and Geiss Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding sections 9a and 9b.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss and Geiss Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

House Bill No. 5651, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 12.257 and 12.258), section 7 as amended by 2023 PA 139 and section 8 as amended by 2014 PA 504.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

House Bill No. 5652, entitled

A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled “Michigan early stage venture investment act of 2003,” by amending sections 7, 31, and 33 (MCL 125.2237, 125.2261, and 125.2263), section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 192 and

section 31 as amended by 2015 PA 193. With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

House Bill No. 5653, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 88b, 88f, and 88h (MCL 125.2088b, 125.2088f, and 125.2088h), section 88b as amended by 2014 PA 505, section 88f as amended by 2012 PA 221, and section 88h as amended by 2012 PA 145, and by adding section 88u.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Webber Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey

and Webber


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 942, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 750.224), as amended by 2006 PA 401.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1149, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 14c.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1150, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2023 PA 22.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1158, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1483 (MCL 600.1483), as amended by 2012 PA 608.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1160, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by repealing section 5210 (MCL 333.5210). With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1161, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 449a (MCL 750.449a), as amended by 2014 PA 326.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1162, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

Stephanie Chang Chairperson


The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1174, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 3 (MCL 780.623), as amended by 2020 PA 193.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 332, entitled

A bill to provide family leave and family leave optimal coverage benefits to certain individuals; to establish the circumstances under which family leave may be granted and family leave optimal coverage benefits may be paid; to require employer and employee contributions; to require certain duties of an employer; to prohibit certain discrimination and certain retaliatory actions; to require the coordination of certain benefits; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain procedures for the resolution of claims; to establish the family leave optimal coverage fund; to require reporting; to provide for remedies; and to prohibit certain actions and prescribe civil sanctions.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jeff Irwin Chairperson


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 333, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeff Irwin Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 836, entitled

A bill to require the adjustment of reimbursements made to child care providers under the child development and care program for inflation; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeff Irwin Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 837, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 12a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeff Irwin Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 839, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin Chairperson


To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

House Bill No. 4224, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by repealing sections 107a and 107b (MCL 400.107a and 400.107b).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.


To Report Out:

Jeff Irwin Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss Nays: Senators Lindsey and Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose


Scheduled Meetings


Economic and Community Development – Thursday, December 12, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, December 12, 9:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

(517) 373-5323

Labor – Thursday, December 12, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Michigan State Capitol Commission – Friday, December 13, 11:30 a.m., Room H-352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0184


Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 6:24 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.


DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate