No. 63
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
Journal of
the Senate
103rd
Legislature
REGULAR
SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the
Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the
Senate.
Motions and Communications
The following
communication was received:
Office
of Senator Sue Shink
July 2, 2025
Pursuant to
Senate Rule 1.110(c), I respectfully request that my name be added as a cosponsor
of Senate Bills 449-451 sponsored by Senator Anthony and Senator Lindsey.
This bill package is currently referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee.
These bills will help to provide relief for people struggling with the high
costs of health care. They build on the success of Michigan’s previous
improvements on medical debt relief by providing a proactive, practical
approach to reduce long-term and help Michiganders combat the cycle of debt.
Sincerely,
Sue Shink
State Senator
14th District
The
communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following
messages from the Governor were received and read:
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 299 of 1980, MCL 339.301, 339.302, 339.303, and 339.721:
Michigan State Board of Accountancy
Antonio Brown
of 26861 Bloomfield Drive South, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076, Oakland
County, reappointed as a certified public
accountant, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Christonna Campbell
of 32910 Gateway Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174, Wayne County, reappointed as a
member of the general public, for a term commencing
July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Kathleen
Isleib of 15 Longyear Drive, Negaunee, Michigan 49866, Marquette County,
reappointed as a certified public accountant who is a full-time instructor of
accounting above the elementary level at an accredited college or university,
for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:
Michigan Corn Marketing Program Committee
Kory Brodbeck
of 9457 Jordan Road, Woodland, Michigan 48897, Barry County, reappointed to
represent District 5 growers, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring
March 5, 2028.
Mark McDonald
of 1720 East Pickard Road, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, Isabella County,
succeeding Paul Wagner whose term has expired, appointed to represent District
9 growers, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring March 5, 2028.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.18103:
Michigan Board of Counseling
Napoleon
Harrington of 2510 Armada Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, Oakland County,
reappointed as an individual engaged
primarily in the administration of counseling services, for a term commencing
July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Lesley Addison
of 1613 Elm Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855, Marquette County, reappointed as
a member of the general public, for a term commencing
July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.16621:
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dr. Leigh Ann
Wahl of 55 Ottawa Avenue, S.W., Apartment 808, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503,
Kent County, succeeding Jennifer Fuller whose term has expired, appointed
as a dentist, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Dr. Kyle Danek
of 1412 West Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855, Marquette County, succeeding
Mark Johnston whose term has expired, appointed as a dentist, for a term
commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Dawn Strehl of
1453 Lalonde Road, East Jordan, Michigan 49727, Charlevoix County, reappointed
as a dental hygienist, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June
30, 2029.
Victoria
Alicea-Price of 4330 Dell Road, Apartment S, Lansing, Michigan 48911, Ingham
County, succeeding Kathleen Webber whose term has expired, appointed as a
dental assistant, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30,
2027.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 407 of 2016, MCL 339.5301, 339.5303, 339.5305, and 339.5705, later amended
by Executive Reorganization Order No. 2024-2:
Electrical Administrative Board
Keith Kurdziel
of 14128 Ambrosia Avenue, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, Clinton County, is
reappointed as a member representing an electrical energy supply agency that
operates in this state, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring July
31, 2028.
Bryan Benton
of 6280 Skyline Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, Ingham County, will be
reappointed as an electrical contractor, for a term commencing August 1, 2025,
and expiring July 31, 2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 198 of 2003, MCL 285.317:
Farm Produce Insurance Authority
Stephen Ewald
of 393 West Dickerson Road, Unionville, Michigan 48767, Tuscola County,
reappointed as a producer recommended by the largest Michigan organization
exclusively representing dry bean producers in this state, for a term
commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 20, 2028.
Jason Haag of
4201 West Ackerman Road, Unionville, Michigan 48767, Tuscola County,
reappointed as a producer recommended by the largest Michigan organization
exclusively representing the interests of soybean producers in this state, for
a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 20, 2028.
Jeanine Igl of 4885 West Barnes Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, Ingham
County, succeeding Rita Herford whose term has expired, appointed as a producer
recommended by the largest Michigan organization representing general farm interests in this state, for a term
commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 20, 2028.
Nicole Wilcox
of 9308 Lewis Road, Portland, Michigan 48875, Ionia County, reappointed from
recommendations received from the largest Michigan organization representing
the interests of agricultural lenders in this state, for a term commencing July
10, 2025, and expiring June 20, 2028.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act
207 of 1941, MCL 29.3b:
State Fire Safety Board
Adam Brumm of
8845 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, Barry County, succeeding
Ora Wolf whose term has expired, appointed as a representative of the
flammable liquids industry, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring
June 30, 2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act
316 of 1986, MCL 390.1425 and 390.1430:
Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors
Laurence
Alexander of 915 Woodlawn Creek Drive, Flint, Michigan 48503, Genessee County,
succeeding Brock Tessman who has resigned, appointed as a president of a state
institution of higher education from nominees of the president’s council of
state colleges and universities, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and
expiring December 31, 2027.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act
451 of 1994, MCL 324.501:
Michigan Natural Resources Commission
Brandon Fewins
of 10351 South Dalzell Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, Grand Traverse
County, succeeding Daniel Kildee who has resigned, appointed as a Democrat, for
a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17221:
Michigan Board of Nursing
Katie Pontifex
of 8386 Yellowstone Lane, Lansing, Michigan 48917, Eaton County, succeeding
Stephanie DePetro whose term has expired, appointed as a registered
professional nurse with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or
nursing administration, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June
30, 2029.
Toni Schmittling of 30749 Ramblewood
Club Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, Oakland County, reappointed as a
nurse anesthetist, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30,
2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully
submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public
Act 29 of 1970, MCL 290.422:
Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Kali Bagley of
810 East 6th Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, Oakland County, succeeding
Philip Gusmano whose term has expired, appointed as a member representing
retailers, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
Travis Horkey
of 1354 Wells Road, Dundee, Michigan 48131, Monroe County, reappointed as a
member representing the fresh potato industry, for a term commencing July 10,
2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
Chase Young of
13375 Deaner Road, Howard City, Michigan 49329, Montcalm County, succeeding
Ryan Norton whose term has expired, appointed as a member representing the
snack potato manufacturing industry, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and
expiring July 1, 2028.
Ryan Pelletier
of 23033 Maple Drive, McMillan, Michigan 49853, Luce County, reappointed as a
member representing the seed potato industry, for a term commencing July 10,
2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
Ryan Norton of 1643 Harper Grove Lane, Vicksburg, Michigan 49097,
Kalamazoo County, succeeding Jon Yoder whose term has expired, appointed as a
member representing the fresh potato industry, for a term commencing July 10,
2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
Michael Phillips of 6183 Baywood Drive, Portage, Michigan 49024,
Kalamazoo County, reappointed as a member representing the snack potato
manufacturing industry, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring July
1, 2028.
John Makarewicz of 9243 Marker Road, Elmira, Michigan, 49730, Antrim
County, succeeding Mathew Skogman, whose term has expired, appointed as a
member representing the seed potato industry, for a term commencing July 10,
2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
Ryan Johnson of 14882 22 Mile Road, Tustin, Michigan 49688, Osceola
County, reappointed as a member representing shippers, for a term commencing
July 10, 2025, and expiring July 1, 2028.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office
pursuant to Public Act 299 of 1980, MCL 339.301, 339.302, 339.303, and
339.2502:
Michigan Board of Real Estate
Brokers and Salespersons
Christian Rodriguez of 1117 Tisdale Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910,
Ingham County, reappointed as a representative of the general
public, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office
pursuant to Public Act 51 of 1951, MCL 247.675:
Michigan Truck Safety Commission
Jeremy Burleson of 16470 77th Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090, Van
Buren County, will be reappointed as a
member representing Michigan community colleges, for a term commencing August
5, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2027.
Darrell Archambault of 4916 South Vail Lane,
Gaylord, Michigan 49735, Otsego County, will be reappointed as a general public
member, for a term commencing August 5, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2027.
William Kotynski of 4779
North Latson Road, Howell, Michigan 48855, Livingston County, will be
reappointed as a general public member, for a term
commencing August 5, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2027.
Colin Brooks of 2215 Yorktown Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105,
Washtenaw County, succeeding Dr. Jeremy Worm whose term has expired, will
be appointed as a member representing 4-year colleges or universities, for a
term commencing August 5, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2027.
Matthew Hitchcock of 3219 Zimmer Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895,
Ingham County, will be reappointed as a
member representing the Michigan Trucking Association, for a term commencing
August 5, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2027.
Carol Heinowski of 226 West Scott Street,
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, Eaton County, will be reappointed as a member
representing private motor carriers, for a term commencing August 5, 2025, and
expiring August 4, 2027.
David Dumond of 1556 144th Avenue, Dorr, Michigan 49323, Allegan County,
succeeding Jeffrey Lee whose term has expired, will be appointed as a member
representing organized labor, for a term commencing August 5, 2025, and
expiring August 4, 2027.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office
pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:
Michigan Wheat Promotion
Committee
Anthony Bohac of 3107 West Juddville Road,
Owosso, Michigan 48867, Shiawassee County, reappointed as a District 6 grower,
for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring May 31, 2028.
Brad Kamprath of 4868 Geiger Road, Ida, Michigan 48140, Monroe County,
reappointed as a District 3 grower, for a term commencing July 10,
2025, and expiring May 31, 2028.
July 10, 2025
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office
pursuant to Public Act 451 of 1994, MCL 324.43532b:
Michigan Wildlife Council
Damion Frasier, of 310 North Front Street, Chesaning, Michigan 48616,
Saginaw County, succeeding Brent Pike whose term has expired, appointed as a
member representing local businesses in this state that
are substantially impacted by hunting or
fishing, for a term commencing July 10, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government
Operations.
In the absence of all
Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the
Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.
In pursuance of the
order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate
adjourned until Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate