No. 8
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 25, 2018.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—excused O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present
Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present
Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present
Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Senator Ian Conyers of the 4th District offered the following invocation:
Lord, teach us to be generous; teach us to serve as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing we are doing Your will. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Jones, Schmidt and Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Casperson, Emmons and Hildenbrand be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hildenbrand entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Warren moved that Senators Hopgood, Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Warren moved that Senator Hood be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Steven M. Bieda
January 23, 2018
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be removed as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bills 430, 431, and 432 which were introduced on June 6, 2017, by Senators Gregory (Senate Bills 430 and 431) and Robertson (Senate Bill 432) and are currently in the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
Sincerely,
Steve Bieda
State Senator
9th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Hildenbrand admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Casperson and Emmons entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hildenbrand asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hildenbrand’s statement is as follows:
I rise this morning because we are losing one of our outstanding, dedicated public servants in the Michigan Senate, Elizabeth Pratt, who is here with her husband, Scott. Elizabeth is part of the Senate Fiscal Agency staff who many of us work very closely with, especially those of us who serve on the Appropriations Committee, and work on the state budget.
I wanted to welcome Elizabeth and her husband, Scott Pratt. Elizabeth Pratt will be retiring from the Senate Fiscal Agency, and I wanted to read a little bit about her work over her many, many years as a dedicated public servant here in the state of Michigan.
“LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is a privilege to express our gratitude, appreciation, and sincere best wishes to Elizabeth Pratt upon her retirement from the Michigan Senate. Elizabeth has faithfully served the Michigan Senate and the people of the state of Michigan with honor and integrity throughout her career.”
Prior to her nearly 25 year career employment with the Michigan Senate, Elizabeth studied at the University of Kansas, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics. She then continued her education at the University of Minnesota, where she obtained her graduate degree in economics.
Following her graduate studies, Elizabeth began her career working for a variety of public entities and fiscal agencies throughout the Midwest. She gained invaluable experience through her work with the Minnesota House of Representatives, the Minnesota Department of Revenue, and the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau.
It is her outstanding work ethic and experience that then led Elizabeth to being hired to work for the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency. She was first hired in 1993, as a fiscal analyst in the areas of economics, revenue estimating, and tax policy. Elizabeth quickly demonstrated the skills necessary to be a successful and valued part of the Fiscal Agency staff. Overtime, she also worked on the State Revenue Sharing Program and the School Aid budget, before leaving the Senate Fiscal Agency in 1999. Then she returned back to Senate Fiscal Agency in 2004. Upon her return, she worked extensively on multiple budget areas, including History, Arts and Libraries; Labor and Economic Growth; and the Michigan Strategic Fund.
With that, this is a Special Tribute to recognize and congratulate Elizabeth Pratt. It is signed and dedicated to honor and thank her for her retirement from the Senate Fiscal Agency, and we wish her all the best in all of her future endeavors.
Please help me congratulate Elizabeth and welcome her husband, Scott, here to the Michigan Senate.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
December 18, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing
Karen J. Bailey of 2220 Steeplechase Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing an educational institution or other organization that serves the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Theodore R. Dorsette of 1918 Annabelle Drive, Ferndale, Michigan 48220, county of Oakland, representing individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Andrea Hentschel of 849 E. Arbutus Lake Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49696, county of Grand Traverse, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Mitchell Holaly of 427 Boutell Court, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, representing interpreters, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Miriam Horwitz of 10534 Kingston Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, representing an institution or other institution responsible for education of interpreter standards, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Sarah B. Houston of 2124 Morrish Street, Burton, Michigan 48519, county of Genesee, representing interpreters and works for a referral agency, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Carmen M. Johnson of 2179 Rushmore Street, Troy, Michigan 48083, county of Oakland, representing interpreters, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Greg Pollock of 1511 Carolina Street, Midland, Michigan 48642, county of Midland, representing individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
David B. Stuckless of 478 Lexington Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing interpreters and works for an interpreter agency, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
December 18, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Richard C. Heins of 13513 Kingsville Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, county of Macomb, representing the Michigan Association of Police, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
David Hiller of 1324 Audubon Road, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Donald C. Mawer of 695 Willow Lane, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Duane P. Smith of 1163 Judd Road, Saline, Michigan 48176, county of Washtenaw, representing the Michigan Police Officers Labor Council, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Scott A. Stephenson of 2662 E. Mier Road, Midland, Michigan 48642, county of Midland, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, succeeding Jerry Clayton, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Arthur J. Weiss of 30445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 225, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, county of Oakland, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
December 18, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control
Bhushan Kulkarni of 1535 Windy Ridge Court, Saline, Michigan 48176, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Patrick McInnis, is appointed for a term expiring July 21, 2023.
January 11, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Heritage Fund Board
Elizabeth Kinnart of 10495 Gypsy Drive, N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49341, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Kimberly M. Vargo of 4084 Garden Court, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
January 11, 2018
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Officers Compensation Commission
Phyllis Browne of 11647 S. U.S. Highway 27, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, succeeding Paul Welday, is appointed for a term commencing January 2, 2018 and expiring January 1, 2022.
Gerald W. Hildenbrand of 127 W. Chart Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080, county of Allegan, succeeding Mary Shields, is appointed for a term commencing January 2, 2018 and expiring January 1, 2022.
Dan L. DeGrow of 6540 Lakeshore Drive, St. Clair, Michigan 48059, county of Saint Clair, succeeding Hassan Jaber, is appointed for a term commencing January 2, 2018 and expiring January 1, 2022.
Oussama Ali Siblani of 5520 Crispin Way Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, succeeding Rodney Alberts, is appointed for a term commencing January 2, 2018 and expiring January 1, 2022.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
Senate Resolution No. 30
Senate Resolution No. 105
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21
The motion prevailed.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 11.
A concurrent resolution to urge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and federal prosecutors to either enforce the federal statute criminalizing marijuana or the U.S. Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to defer to the states the right to regulate marijuana within its borders under state law.
Whereas, Despite federal law criminalizing marijuana, Michigan citizens voted to enact marijuana laws that reflect the will of the people. Currently, medical marijuana is regulated under state law in half of the states, including Michigan, and the District of Columbia. The states of Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska are regulating marijuana for recreational use; and
Whereas, The federal government’s lack of clarity and inconsistency have created confusion and uncertainty in the enforcement of its marijuana rules, which in turn affects law enforcement, as well as banking, taxation, and zoning laws; now, therefore, be it
Resolved By the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and federal prosecutors to either enforce the federal statute criminalizing marijuana or the U.S. Congress to amend the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 to defer to the states the right to regulate marijuana under state law; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Attorney General of the United States, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Kowall moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Booher, Brandenburg and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Young and Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators Hood, Gregory, Bieda, Young, Hopgood, Conyers, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 764, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1167.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Bieda, Gregory, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 765, entitled
A bill to establish an educational scholarship program for certain educators and providers employed in early childhood education and care facilities; to prescribe conditions for repayment of the scholarships in certain circumstances; to provide for the administration of the scholarship program; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Bieda, Gregory, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 766, entitled
A bill to establish a student teachers stipend program for eligible student teachers in certain at-risk schools; to establish a student teachers stipend fund and to provide for its administration; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hood, Gregory, Bieda, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 767, entitled
A bill to establish a teachers loan forgiveness program for eligible teachers in certain at-risk schools; to establish a teachers loan forgiveness fund and to provide for its administration; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Knezek, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 768, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1250a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Conyers, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 769, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1250a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Johnson, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek and Warren introduced
Senate Bill No. 770, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1250b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Ananich, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Conyers, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 771, entitled
A bill to establish a postgraduate educational scholarship program for certain teachers in at-risk schools who commit to continue teaching at those schools or within the school districts in which those schools are located; to prescribe conditions for repayment of the scholarships in certain circumstances; to provide for the administration of the scholarship program; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 772, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41, 41b, and 81c (MCL 38.1341, 38.1341b, and 38.1381c), as amended by 2017 PA 92.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Warren, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Knezek and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 773, entitled
A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled “Publicly funded health insurance contribution act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 15.564), as amended by 2013 PA 271.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 774, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1248, 1249, 1249b, 1280f, 1531j, and 1531k (MCL 380.1248, 380.1249, 380.1249b, 380.1280f, 380.1531j, and 380.1531k), section 1248 as added by 2011 PA 102, section 1249 as amended by 2016 PA 170, sections 1249b, 1531j, and 1531k as added by 2015 PA 173, and section 1280f as added by 2016 PA 306.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 775, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled “An act relative to continuing tenure of office of certificated teachers in public educational institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for resignations and leaves of absence; to create a state tenure commission and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 2a and 3b of article II (MCL 38.82a and 38.83b), as added by 2011 PA 101.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Young, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 776, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by repealing section 15b (MCL 423.215b).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hertel, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Conyers, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 777, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 7 and 41 (MCL 38.1307 and 38.1341), section 7 as amended by 1995 PA 272 and section 41 as amended by 2017 PA 92.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Knezek, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 778, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1250 (MCL 380.1250), as amended by 2016 PA 192.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Young, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 779, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1249c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Bieda, Gregory, Young, Hood, Hopgood, Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 780, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1253.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Young, Gregory, Bieda, Hood, Hopgood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 781, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531o.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Bieda, Young, Hood, Ananich, Hertel, Knezek, Warren and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 782, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1247.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 783, entitled
A bill to recognize the month of April of each year as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Warren, Jones, Bieda and Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 784, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 193, entitled “Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act,” by amending sections 2, 3a, 4, 8, 10, 11, and 13 (MCL 333.1052, 333.1053a, 333.1054, 333.1058, 333.1060, 333.1061, and 333.1063), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 157 and section 3a as added and sections 4, 8, and 10 as amended by 2013 PA 155, and by adding section 3b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Jones, Warren, Bieda and Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 785, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1180.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Warren, Jones, Bieda and Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 786, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5215 (MCL 700.5215), as amended by 2000 PA 469.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Jones, Bieda, Green and Hune introduced
Senate Bill No. 787, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3104 and 3107 (MCL 500.3104 and 500.3107), section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662 and section 3107 as amended by 2012 PA 542, and by adding section 3109b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Emmons admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:18 a.m.
10:48 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senator Emmons and Representative Hauck introduced the Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Academy Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams, 2017 MHSAA Division IV State Champions; Coaches Mark Zitzelsberger, Luanne Goffnett, and Robert McConnell; and Assistant Coach Casey Voisin; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Coach Zitzelsberger responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Kowall 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 Schuitmaker, designated Senator Knezek as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4350, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4k (MCL 205.94k), as amended by 2012 PA 429.
House Bill No. 4351, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4x (MCL 205.54x), as amended by 2009 PA 53.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4752, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 871 and 877 (MCL 600.871 and 600.877), as amended by 2012 PA 596.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 662, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 532 (MCL 436.1532), as added by 2001 PA 223.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4956, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2017 PA 35.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 727, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as added by 2009 PA 202.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4470
House Bill No. 4471
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4470, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3204 and 5807 (MCL 600.3204 and 600.5807), section 3204 as amended by 2014 PA 125.
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. 29 Yeas—37
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren
Emmons Jones Pavlov Young
Green Knezek Proos Zorn
Gregory
Nays—0
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to 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.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4471, entitled
A bill to enact the uniform commercial real estate receivership act; to provide for the appointment of receivers to take possession of commercial real property of another and to receive, collect, care for, and dispose of the property or proceeds of the property; and to provide remedies related to the receiverships.
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. 30 Yeas—37
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Conyers Johnson O’Brien Warren
Emmons Jones Pavlov Young
Green Knezek Proos Zorn
Gregory
Nays—0
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 652
Senate Bill No. 653
Senate Bill No. 654
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 652, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 33, 39a, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, and 47 (MCL 24.233, 24.239a, 24.240, 24.241, 24.242, 24.243, 24.244, 24.245, and 24.247), sections 33 and 47 as amended and section 39a as added by 1999 PA 262, section 40 as amended by 2011 PA 243, sections 41 and 42 as amended by 2004 PA 491, section 43 as amended by 1989 PA 288, and sections 44 and 45 as amended by 2016 PA 513, and by adding sections 65 and 66.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Warren offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 19, line 23, after the second “TO” by striking out “(11)” and inserting “(10)”.
2. Amend page 19, line 24, after the first “TO” by striking out “(11)” and inserting “(10)”.
3. Amend page 20, line 24, after “SHALL” by striking out “NOT” and inserting “DETERMINE WHETHER TO”.
4. Amend page 20, line 27, after “(4)” by inserting “OR IF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DETERMINES UNDER SUBSECTION (6) THAT IT WILL PROCEED WITH THE REQUEST”.
5. Amend page 21, line 16, after “ARE” by striking out the balance of the line through “HEARING.” on line 15 of page 22 and inserting “APPROPRIATE, THE ENVIRONMENTAL RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE APPROPRIATE REVISIONS.
(9) AFTER THE ENVIRONMENTAL RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE HAS COMPLETED ITS MEETING OR MEETINGS UNDER SUBSECTION (8) AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HAS MADE ANY REVISIONS TO THE PROPOSED RULES THAT THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES TO BE ADVISABLE, THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROCEED WITH THE PROMULGATION OF THE RULES.”.
6. Amend page 22, line 16, by striking out “(11)” and inserting “(10)”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 31 Yeas—13
Ananich Hertel Jones Rocca
Bieda Hopgood Knezek Warren
Conyers Johnson Knollenberg Young
Gregory
Nays—24
Booher Hansen Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Horn Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hune O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Green MacGregor Proos Zorn
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 16, following line 5, by inserting:
“(C) THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 32 Yeas—17
Ananich Hertel Jones Rocca
Bieda Hopgood Knezek Schuitmaker
Colbeck Horn Nofs Warren
Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young
Gregory
Nays—20
Booher Hansen MacGregor Robertson
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt
Casperson Hune Meekhof Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, resumed the Chair.
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. 33 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Nays—11
Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren
Bieda Hertel Knezek Young
Conyers Hopgood Rocca
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 653, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2014 PA 215, and by adding sections 1313 and 1315.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Warren offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after “MEANS” by striking out “A” and inserting “AN ADVISORY”.
2. Amend page 1, line 4, after “THE” by inserting “ADVISORY”.
3. Amend page 6, line 8, after “(1)” by striking out “A” and inserting “AN ADVISORY”.
4. Amend page 8, line 11, after “AN” by inserting “ADVISORY”.
5. Amend page 8, line 20, after “AN” by inserting “ADVISORY”.
6. Amend page 9, line 22, after “MAY” by inserting “RECOMMEND THAT THE DIRECTOR”.
7. Amend page 9, line 25, after “BOARD’S” by striking out “DECISION” and inserting “RECOMMENDATION”.
8. Amend page 9, line 26, after “WRITING,” by striking out “INCORPORATING THE APPEAL BOARD’S” and inserting “AND INCORPORATE AS NECESSARY THE DIRECTOR’S”.
9. Amend page 10, line 2, after the second “THE” by striking out “APPEAL BOARD” and inserting “DEPARTMENT”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 34 Yeas—11
Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren
Bieda Hertel Knezek Young
Conyers Hopgood Rocca
Nays—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Warren offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 8, line 7, after “APPLICANT” by striking out “WHO” and inserting “OR A LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT THAT”.
2. Amend page 8, line 18, after “DISPUTE.” by inserting “IF THE PETITIONER IS A LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT, THE NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION MUST INCLUDE THE PERMIT APPLICANT.”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 35 Yeas—13
Ananich Hertel Knezek Schmidt
Bieda Hopgood Knollenberg Warren
Conyers Johnson Rocca Young
Gregory
Nays—24
Booher Hansen MacGregor Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Casperson Horn Meekhof Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hune Nofs Shirkey
Emmons Jones O’Brien Stamas
Green Kowall Pavlov Zorn
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 10, line 16, following subdivision (C), by inserting:
“(D) THE MEMBER IS EMPLOYED IN THE SAME BUSINESS SUBSECTOR IN WHICH THE APPELLANT IS ENGAGED, AS DETERMINED UNDER THE “NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM” OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 36 Yeas—12
Ananich Gregory Johnson Rocca
Bieda Hertel Jones Warren
Conyers Hopgood Knezek Young
Nays—25
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Knollenberg O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Kowall Pavlov Stamas
Green MacGregor Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 10, following line 19, by inserting:
“(8) A MEMBER OF THE APPEAL PANEL WHO PARTICIPATES IN AN APPEAL SHALL NOT BE EMPLOYED BY THE APPELLANT WITHIN 3 YEARS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE APPEAL. A MEMBER OR FORMER MEMBER OF THE APPEAL PANEL WHO VIOLATES THIS SUBSECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 90 DAYS OR A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $500.00, OR BOTH.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 37 Yeas—16
Ananich Gregory Jones Rocca
Bieda Hertel Knezek Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hopgood Nofs Warren
Conyers Johnson O’Brien Young
Nays—21
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Marleau Schmidt
Casperson Hune Meekhof Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 7, following line 15, by inserting:
“(E) THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Meekhof admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:30 a.m.
11:44 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien.
During the recess, Senators Meekhof and Ananich introduced former Detroit Tigers Baseball player Alan Trammell, 2018 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee; and players Nicholas Castellanos, Shane Greene and Daniel Stumpf; and presented Mr. Trammell with a Special Tribute.
Mr. Trammell responded briefly.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 653, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2014 PA 215, and by adding sections 1313 and 1315.
(This bill was read a third time earlier today, see p. 101, and amendment offered, see p. 104.)
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Warren,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 38 Yeas—17
Ananich Hertel Jones Schuitmaker
Bieda Hopgood Knezek Shirkey
Colbeck Horn O’Brien Warren
Conyers Johnson Rocca Young
Gregory
Nays—20
Booher Hansen MacGregor Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt
Emmons Knollenberg Nofs Stamas
Green Kowall Pavlov Zorn
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
Senator Warren offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 10, following line 19, by inserting:
“(8) IF THE APPEAL PANEL MODIFIES OR REVERSES, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, THE DEPARTMENT’S DECISION IN A MANNER THAT IS LESS PROTECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT OR PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE DIRECTOR’S DECISION INCORPORATING THE APPEAL PANEL’S DECISION INTO THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT IS NOT APPEALED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT, ANY MEMBER OF THE APPEAL PANEL WHO VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE APPEAL PANEL’S DECISION IS CIVILLY LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURIES AND DAMAGES TO THE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING REMEDIATION COSTS, RESULTING FROM THAT DECISION.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Young requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 39 Yeas—12
Ananich Gregory Johnson Rocca
Bieda Hertel Knezek Warren
Conyers Hopgood O’Brien Young
Nays—25
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Marleau Schmidt
Casperson Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones Nofs Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
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. 40 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Nays—11
Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren
Bieda Hertel Knezek Young
Conyers Hopgood Rocca
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Casperson asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Casperson’s statement is as follows:
Madam President, I would like to start out with the State of the State, the Governor’s message to all of us when he talked about civility and he talked about there’s plenty of credit to go around when things are going well, and if we did less of the blame game and actually worked toward solutions, what we could accomplish. I say that because I rise as someone who is not perfect, and I will be very honest with you, this issue—those of you who know me pretty well, know this is pretty important to me, and it’s really personal. Maybe because of the background I come out of and how I was treated by environmental groups, and how my family was treated by environmental groups. They literally accused my father and my grandfather of being someone who wanted to destroy and pillage the earth, which was a bold-face lie. I sat there and swallowed that and took that until I had enough of it and actually ran for office. So there is plenty of blame to go around.
With the Governor’s message, I just want to say that there might be times that I have gotten a little emotional about this and maybe did not handle it the best either, and if I have, and if I’ve affected anybody here by doing that, I apologize because that is not my intent. This is heartfelt. I really do care about our way of life. I find it ironic that we continue to talk about the big factories and the companies and the corporations, because it is easy to demonize. It’s kind of this elusive thing you can’t get your arms around. I will assure you that, for me, it’s not so much the corporations. I will say that is part of it, and we need fairness, and we need balance, and that’s what these boards do, they provide us balance.
It’s the 80-year-old couple who built their little haven up in the Curtis area, only to be told by a field rep or field staff that they had violated the wetlands, and were told the fine for doing that was going to be $6,000, and you’re going to have to fix and replenish what happened. There was a dispute over whether it even touched a wetland, but the field staff had that authority to do that. Not only do that to them, but issued the fine. Now if you’re 80 years old, you’re retired, you’re on a fixed income, and you’re trying to figure out, OK, what do I do next here? Certainly there was no intent to do wrong, and that’s what is missed here. They did not intend to do anything wrong. I believe, today, that they didn’t. I’m not an expert in the wetlands so I can’t sit here and tell you that I am absolutely right, but I did go look at it, and I have pictures. That’s one of many that I have been dealing with. Treating people like that is wrong, it is just wrong. When we have an agency and environmental groups that are very tightly knitted and they care more about a little sliver of wetlands than they do people’s lives and their very way of life, we have something out of balance here, something is wrong.
That is just one case. I have a farmer who followed the rules. He diced up three acres of wetlands within his field, the rules allow it, he didn’t violate anything, and in fact, the DEQ has maps that back them up. They identified the area and said it was only three acres. The EPA has maps and they also back him up. The consultant he hired backed him up. Who didn’t back him up was the person working for the department, and in fact, he went out and said he thinks it’s different and he said he delineated it at 5.8 acres. Now the farmer has a problem on his hands because here comes the department and they’re going to get him. So when they were asked about the maps, they were told they are just a good guide.
Ladies and gentlemen, we shouldn’t have to live like that. That is why we have to bring balance to this thing. I want to protect wetlands. I sponsored the toughest standards in the country—if not the world—for mining. I’m proud of that because we have to do it right if we’re going to do it. I sponsored certification for forests—I come out of the timber background, certification is something that is demanded by environmental groups. I sponsored it, and yet, people will leave you with the impression that we want no standards, we want no regulations, and we want to rape and pillage the great outdoors. I would suggest to you that the good Lord gave us the natural resources for their use, management, and their enjoyment. Simply protecting them and setting them aside, you have now crossed the line and started worshiping the creation rather than the Creator, and that’s what we have happening here.
I would appreciate your support. We are simply trying to put balance into this. By the way, Indiana has this policy and it is working very well.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 654, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 26.
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. 41 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Nays—11
Ananich Gregory Johnson Warren
Bieda Hertel Knezek Young
Conyers Hopgood Rocca
Excused—1
Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Warren, Hertel, Young, Ananich, Gregory, Knezek, Hopgood, Johnson, Conyers and Bieda, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 652, 653, and 654.
Senators Warren and Bieda moved that the statements they made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 653 be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Warren’s statement, in which Senators Hertel, Young, Ananich, Gregory, Knezek, Hopgood, Johnson and Conyers concurred, is as follows:
I rise to give my “no” vote explanation on Senate Bill No. 653.
I should begin by making it clear that there is something here on which the good Senator from the 38th District and I agree: transparency and accountability are good goals in our rulemaking and permitting processes. In fact, it is because I believe so strongly in transparency and accountability that I cannot support this bill, nor the other bills in this package.
Earlier this week, I received an e-mail from one of my constituents that I can’t stop thinking about. Her question was very simple: If we’re going to give our state the “Pure Michigan” moniker, shouldn’t we make sure that we’re actually keeping the water, and the rest of our state’s precious natural resources, pure?
It seems like, every day, we open the newspaper or listen to the radio and we learn about another environmental disaster right here in our state. I know that no one in this chamber needs to be reminded of what has happened in Flint, but that is not the only current example. In Kent County, and more than a dozen other communities around our state, we are dealing with PFAS contamination. In my own district, we face the threat of 1,4-Dioxane—a known carcinogen—seeping into our drinking water and having the vapors intrude into our basements, playgrounds, and parks.
I wholeheartedly agree with the Senator from the 38th District that it is important that costs and benefits of every proposed regulation and permit be fully considered, including the impact on industry and even the impact on particular businesses. It’s important that we get it right. Everyone acknowledges that neither legislators, nor the Governor, nor even the employees of our state agencies can fully understand the implications of any proposed rule or permit. It is for that reason that our rulemaking and permitting processes already include public hearings and public comment. They already include regulatory impact statements and cost-benefit analyses.
Science is important. Expertise is important. But the bills before us today go too far. They risk turning our state’s rulemaking and permitting processes into a function of private industry. They will encourage our state agencies to ignore the voices of the public in favor of allowing those who could profit from a rule or permit, or the lack of a rule or permit, to have the final say. That’s not transparent and it’s definitely not accountable.
It is for that reason that I oppose this bill along with Senate Bill Nos. 652 and 654. The citizens of Michigan deserve better.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
I echo the comments of my good colleague and friend from the 18th District, and I rise in opposition before the legislation that just passed us—Senate Bill Nos. 652, 653, and 654—and, if I may, direct my comments to all three of those bills.
Just days after Governor Snyder called for more civility in government, just days after he asked for Republicans to join Democrats in finding bipartisan solutions to our greatest problems, and just days after he pledged to increase safety standards to help curb environmental disaster in his State of the State address, here we are at a crossroads. We can choose to either continue down the same failed path that led us to the Flint water crisis—the nation’s worst manmade water disaster—or we can make the responsible decision to take a proactive approach to governance and severely reduce the likelihood of future environmental disasters—such as the current water crisis with PFAS in Kent County.
With a name like the Environmental Rules Review Committee, the bills before us sound like the reforms we’ve been waiting for years to implement. It sounds like we can finally get a chance to review and modernize the outdated PFAS regulations to protect the residents of Kent County. But don’t let the Rules Review Committee name fool you.
If you actually read the bills, you will find that this so-called review committee is actually a ploy to implode our most-trusted protections and make it easier for businesses to exploit our lands. Senate Bill No. 652 packs the committee with biased members from the very industries that seek to profit from our natural resources—effectively, and I hate to use the cliché, putting the fox in charge of the hen house. Senate Bill No. 652 would also allow anyone currently working for those industries to sit as a voting member of the committee, but bans anyone who has worked for the Department of Environmental Quality within the last three years. Imagine that. Proponents of this legislation think it’s perfectly fine to pack the committee with out-of-state or foreign people from companies like Enbridge—people who are responsible for one of the worst inland oil spills in U.S. history, the Kalamazoo River spill. Somehow, this legislation does not allow for scientists and policy experts to sit on a committee that is charged with protecting the public.
Senate Bill No. 653 isn’t any better; in fact, it’s probably worse. As a lawyer by profession, I find myself dwelling on the importance of our justice system and the role that our courts play in delivering fair, balanced, and impartial justice. I know the people in my district wish our government operated that way. They are sick and tired of the partisan bickering and special-interest decision-making that has caused many of the problems they face every day. Unfortunately, Senate Bill No. 653 does nothing to solve this problem. Just like in the courts, corporations have the ability to appeal a decision if the DEQ hands down a ruling they believe is unfair. But unlike the courts, Senate Bill No. 653 leaves the final decision-making in the hands of a committee comprised of people who are more interested in reducing protections than increasing them. It tips the scales of justice in favor of biased special interests and creates historic conflicts of interest.
This is not what we need to move our state forward, and for that reason I cannot vote for this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to do the same. I ask my colleagues to uphold the integrity of our Great Lakes and work to prevent another water crisis by voting against this legislation.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Schuitmaker, O’Brien, Jones and Bieda asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schuitmaker’s statement is as follows:
Today, I rise in support of the victims of Larry Nassar. Over the last week, over 150 women have courageously spoken out and shared their heart-wrenching stories. On December 5, a group of legislators and I met with two of the victims who come from southwest Michigan: Rachael Denhollander and Sterling Riethman. Both the Senator from the 20th District and I have known their families for many years. Their stories were heartbreaking and impactful. History is doomed to repeat itself if we do not listen and learn from it. I would like to share some of the victims’ experiences.
Chelsea Markham was adopted by a loving family. She had some physical challenges growing up and fell in love with gymnastics. When she suffered an injury at the age of 10, her mother took her to see Larry Nassar. After all, he was highly recommended. There was nothing to fear. He sexually assaulted Chelsea. According to Chelsea’s mom, Chelsea cried all the way home, quit gymnastics and withdrew. By the age of 13, Chelsea was doing drugs. By the age of 23, Chelsea was dead. A six-year-old girl was molested. Victims were groomed at gyms in East Lansing and across the country.
Sterling Riethman grew up in a loving home raised by a strong mother. She knew her worth and never thought she would be a victim. Despite attending college in another state, she came here to get treatment because the reputation of Larry Nassar was gold. She was sexually assaulted. Now, she deals with emotional and physical trauma. In addition to abusing her, Nassar never treated her injuries. She says, “My confidence was shattered and my self-worth was crushed. I could no longer trust my own judgement, my decision-making skills, or my ability to differentiate between right and wrong. I did not know which way was up. I did not know which way to approach the world. And I did not recognize the person staring back at me in the mirror.” She suffers from depression, anxiety, doubt, fear, insomnia, nightmares, and guilt. Her story isn’t unique, but it is real for many victims.
As the proceedings against Larry Nassar continued to make headlines across the nation, I received a call from one of Nassar’s first victims, asking how she could help. Larissa Boyce reported the abuse back in 1997—imagine, back in 1997—to Michigan State University’s gymnastics coach Kathie Klages. Instead of receiving understanding and support, Larissa was interrogated, intimidated, and ignored. This brave woman spoke out and if she had been heard and believed, so many victims would have been spared the pain and abuse from Larry Nassar.
How do we move forward? What can we do to right the wrong? The victims have not sat idle—they have shared their painful stories and have researched our laws, laws that rank in the bottom-four in our nation. Fortunately, all of you are committed to righting the wrongs, and we are working daily to write legislation that will actually produce a real change for our children. Real solutions don’t happen in a press release or overnight, but they happen when we all work together. The Attorney General’s investigation will hopefully shed light where it has been dark and bring justice where it has been denied.
As a mother of a daughter who is going to Michigan State, I have struggled with my own anger—anger at those who refused to listen to the victims when they reported the abuse, anger at our laws and what little protection they provide, and anger at those who continue today to minimize and belittle the seriousness of this situation and the victims left in their wake. But after listening to the victim-impact statements, I am left with optimism. These brave, strong women have refused to back down. They kept speaking until they were finally heard. These young women are the future of our country. Their resilience is real and they are my heroes.
As we continue to work together, let’s remember the words of the first victim who shed light and publicly identified herself, Rachael Denhollander: “How much is a little girl worth? How much is a young woman worth? I submit to you: these children are worth everything. Worth every protection the law can offer.”
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, resumed the Chair.
Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:
Today, I rise as a Spartan—a heartbroken and angry Spartan. Like many of you, I watched in disbelief as events unfolded around East Lansing, surrounding areas, and even nationally. I’m heartbroken because Michigan State University is a place I loved. I am angry because they failed to protect the lives of innocent girls and young women.
A good friend of mine who is an attorney told me that he approaches each legal case with three words in mind: truth, justice, and change. What is the truth, how do we achieve justice, and how can we change the circumstances to it never happens again?
Let’s start with truth. Truth can be ugly. The truth is hundreds of girls and young women—some as young as six—were sexually assaulted, molested, and some even raped by a well-renowned physician. The truth is that it is likely that even more were assaulted. Facts tell us that most women never share that they have been assaulted. Truth hits us personally where we are most vulnerable. The truth is that Kyle Stephens’ dad killed himself when he learned that his daughter had been sexually assaulted. You see, when his daughter originally told him that she was being assaulted, Larry Nassar convinced him that she was lying. The truth is that Chelsea Markham killed herself at the age of 23. The truth is that many of the victims continue to suffer and have difficulty trusting men, even their husbands. They struggle with intimacy, depression, panic, doubt, guilt, fear. Let’s add the physical pain some endure from the injuries that were never treated. These are the images of their truth.
The truth is that girls and young women were sexually assaulted for nearly 20 years. The truth is their pleas for help were ignored by at least 14 people—including coaches—at Michigan State University. The truth is that at least one coach threatened the girls and young women if they tried to tell their truth to anyone else. The truth is that something this big is a culture problem. A culture problem at Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and gyms across this country. The truth is that the victims have forever been changed. The truth is they still feel ignored.
Let’s move to justice. What is justice? Justice can come in many forms. Some will say justice was handed down this week when Larry Nassar was given an effective life sentence. But do not think justice is done. Justice is blind to how good a person may have lived their life before this or outside of this. Justice does not discriminate. Justice is accountability and the victims still need more justice. Justice can come in the way of criminal prosecution, civil lawsuits, and investigations. Partial justice has been achieved through the top leadership at USA Gymnastics stepping down after four of the Fierce Five Olympic gymnasts disclosed that they too had been abused and ignored. For years, a blind eye was the norm—a norm that allowed girls to be assaulted internationally. It was more important to have Olympic gold and a sterling reputation than to acknowledge the truth. It is my hope that more justice will be served after the investigations of Michigan State University by the Attorney General and the NCAA.
Change. There are many people across the country who must change, us included. If we think the job is done after a sentence is handed down, we will be allowing young people and children to be harmed in the future. We play an important role in change. Many of you are working with me on legislation to improve our laws to protect young people. All of you have pledged your support. Thank you for being an agent of positive change. As Sterling Riethman said, “We now have to use our experiences and our voices to protect the little girls of tomorrow from watching their heroes turn into predators.”
But there is more changed needed, nationally and here in Michigan. To the Board of Trustees at Michigan State University, we need you to lead the change. No more defensive statements. I don’t know of anyone who believes you knew about this, but they are upset with the impression that you believe this was limited to one person. If we go back to truth, at least 14 people knew something had happened. Multiple coaches across at least five sports stayed silent. One coach intimidated the victims. To get Michigan State University back to its standing of respect, we need to see actions and the people who knew and stayed silent to be held accountable. We need the culture at Michigan State University to be changed. Parents do not believe their kids are safe there. Culture change starts at the top with the truth being acknowledged and not diminished. Culture change will embrace transparency. It will not allow mandated reporters to decide what girls were not telling the truth or if they were telling the truth. It does not let university staff call the victims gold-diggers. Change recognizes that these girls and young women were forever changed and no amount of money will ever restore their innocence. You are leaders, and I am begging you to lead.
Finally, I would like to share portions of Rachael Denhollander’s victim-impact statement, although I have deleted names of the accused and not convicted in respect to Senate Rules. Rachael is a long-time friend of mine; I’ve known her family for quite a few years. These are just some of Rachael’s words.
I believe, sometimes, Your Honor, that when we are embroiled in a legal dispute, the words of our legal system, designed to categorize and classify and instruct, can inadvertently sterilize the harsh realities of what has taken place. They can serve as a shield against the horror of what we are really discussing. And this must not ever happen. What Larry has done must be realized to its fullest depth if justice is to ever be served. So for a moment, Your Honor, I, like every woman who has come before you, want to drop that shield.
Larry meticulously groomed me for the purpose of exploiting me for his sexual gain. He penetrated me, he groped me, he fondled me, and then he whispered questions about how it felt. He engaged in degrading and humiliating sex acts without my consent or permission. And Larry enjoyed it. Larry sought out and took pleasure in little girls and women being sexually injured and violated because he liked it. Larry found sexual satisfaction in our suffering. Larry was sexually aroused by our humiliation and our pain. He asked how it felt, because he wanted to know.
I think of the young girl that I was and the little girls and young women all these survivors were every day.
I was barely 15 when Larry began to abuse me, and as I lay on the table each time and tried to reconcile what was happening with the man that Larry was held out to be, there were three things I was very sure of. First, it was clear to me that this was something Larry did regularly. Second, because this was something Larry did regularly, it was impossible that at least some women and girls had not described what was going on to officials at MSU and USAG. I was confident of this. And third, I was confident that because people at MSU and USAG had to be aware of what Larry was doing and not stopped him, there could surely be no question about the legitimacy of his treatment. This must be medical treatment. The problem must be me.
And so I lay still and on the first two points I was right—it was something he did often, and others had described Larry’s treatment before. In fact, though I didn’t know it at the time, four girls and women had described in detail to three different athletic departments at MSU what he was doing, and his penetration and their belief that they had been sexually assaulted.
But I was wrong in my third belief. I was wrong that, surely, if someone had been made aware of what Larry was doing, they would report it, and ensure it was legitimate before ever allowing him near another child.
I did not know, when I was 15 in 1997, three years before I walked into Larry’s exam room, that MSU’s head gymnastics coach had waved a report form in front of Larissa Boyce, after being told by two separate gymnasts of what Larry was doing, and told Larissa there would be consequences for her if she reported. I did not know that Tiffany Thomas Lopez had reported the penetration and sexual assault to her athletic trainer and to other athletic trainers and supervisors two years before I walked into Larry’s door. I did not know that Christie Achanbach had reported the penetration and sexual assault to her track coach and athletic trainers, and had also been silenced a full year before I walked into Larry’s door. I did not know that Jennifer Bedford had also reported to the same athletic trainer and had asked if she could file a report that Larry’s treatment made her uncomfortable, and that she had also been silenced.
My friends, this is why we must be agents in change.
As I close, I am reminded of the courage, strength, grace, and resilience of these girls and young women. I personally want to thank Rachael and Sterling who came to the Capitol and shared their story with some of us.
For those around the country who think this is overblown, who have more care about possible NCAA sanctions than the victims who were hurt, heed the words of Kyle Stephens, “Little girls don’t stay little forever. They grow into strong women that destroy your world.”
Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:
I want to thank the Senators from the 20th District and the 26th District for those compelling speeches. I, too, am shocked by the actions of Nassar, and the actions of MSU. In my law enforcement career, I have seen many victims of sexual assault and some never recover. I hope to work with the Senators from the 20th and the 26th Districts in the future to strengthen reporting laws, because if people knew and they didn’t report, they should be charged with something. I certainly support the Attorney General’s future efforts to investigate MSU and see exactly what happened there. I wish we had more power to do that. We don’t have the power to compel people to come to a committee and swear in and be put under penalty of perjury. I wish we had that power.
While I have a few more minutes, I want to address another topic of great importance. They say that in Detroit, probably 50 percent of people cannot afford auto insurance. Michigan auto insurance has collapsed. It isn’t working. We have got to fix it. I’m shocked that the House can’t get it done. So let’s start, let’s start somewhere.
Today, I introduced Senate Bill No. 787, to allow seniors who are 65 and older, to have a cap on their auto insurance so that they can have lower rates and so they don’t have to pay into the catastrophic fund. Seniors recently surrounded me at a coffee shop and demanded action because they had received notices that when they turn 65, their auto insurance actually had to go up, believe it or not. These safe drivers would—with very low mileage on their cars every year—have to pay more because Medicare will not work with Michigan auto insurance. They will not cooperate because of the unlimited feature. I believe that seniors should have the option of having a cap, of opting-out of that, and of having lower rates. Let’s fight for Michigan’s seniors.
Future seniors, like Jack Spencer, shouldn’t have to be robbed by this Michigan auto insurance debacle.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
Today I am rising for a memorial statement and I appreciate the attention to honor this individual today on the Senate floor. Today the flag is lowered in honor of former State Representative Ed LaForge, whose memorial service is being held a little later today.
After 82 years of fighting for social justice and human rights, former State Representative Edward Joseph LaForge passed away on January 19, 2018. Ed’s passion for chocolate, family, and a good debate was surpassed only by his firm belief in equality. “We are all God’s children,” his father told him as a boy, and Ed lived those words his entire life. Ed never wavered in his fight for those who had no voice.
From his early days as a member of Kalamazoo’s Democratic Socialist Party, to 10 years as a public servant on the Kalamazoo City Commission, to his dream job as a Michigan Legislator in the 60th District where he served from 1995‑2001, Ed remained true to his inner sense of justice. Often he would leave his seat in the Michigan House of Representatives and go to the lobby and ask loudly, “Where are the children’s lobbyists? Anybody lobbying for the poor people here?” Ed didn’t need to be lobbied to do the right thing. He co-authored Michigan’s first early childhood education bill long before early childhood education became a popular trend. Twenty years before the Supreme Court ruled to allow same-sex marriage, Ed LaForge was one of a handful of Legislators who voted to legalize same-sex marriage in Michigan. Ed championed women’s equality and reproductive rights, and became one of Jennifer Granholm’s early supporters when she ran to be Michigan’s first woman governor.
When not changing the world through legislation and social action, Ed was a jack of all trades and made a living as a plumber and pipefitter as a proud member of the Kalamazoo Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 357, a nurse, a carpenter, and a mentor for aspiring politicians. He was lucky enough to be tolerated by two wonderful women in his life, Gayle Manders Cook and Ann LaForge. Ed and Gayle, high school sweethearts, have eight children together, all of whom share their parents’ belief that we are at our best when we uplift our most vulnerable. The baton was warmly passed to Ann LaForge in 1995, and Ed inherited a business partner, a political soulmate, and a best friend with two more sons. “There is an Ed-sized hole in our hearts,” said one of Ed’s 20 grandchildren, who knew the man deeply rooted in family and unconditional love.
Now on a personal level, myself, and Senators Warren and Hopgood, knew Ed from our days as staff in the Michigan House of Representatives. We remember his dedication to public service quite warmly. We, along with Senators O’Brien and Schuitmaker—who also have an area that they represented with Ed LaForge—extend our sympathy to Ed’s family.
Friends, family, and colleagues throughout Kalamazoo and Michigan will miss Ed’s quick humor, keen intellect, and love for life. Whether he was dressed as a pirate, dancing his butt off at a wedding, or marching in a rally for civil rights, Ed inspired a joy for life, a passion for family, and justice for all.
A moment of silence was observe in honor of Edward Joseph LaForge, former member of the House of Representatives.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, January 24, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 702 at 9:18 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 525 at 9:20 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 207 at 9:22 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, January 24, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill No. 763
Senate Joint Resolution O
House Bill Nos. 5437 5438 5439 5440 5441 5442 5443 5444
Committee Reports
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
House Bill No. 5200, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301 and 48705 (MCL 324.1301 and 324.48705), section 1301 as amended by 2014 PA 215 and section 48705 as added by 1995 PA 57.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Resolution No. 118.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that provides the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and regional management councils additional tools to manage our nation’s important saltwater recreational fisheries.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 3, p. 25.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 4787, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 46502, 46507, and 46508 (MCL 324.46502, 324.46507, and 324.46508), as added by 1995 PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4411, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 509 (MCL 436.1509).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4813, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7333 (MCL 333.7333), as amended by 2010 PA 3.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Johnson
Excused: Senators Jones and Hertel
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 5284, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of technology, management, and budget to convey state-owned property in Saginaw County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David S. Hildenbrand
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Knezek and Young
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Knezek and Young
Excused: Senator Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Stamas, Robertson, Proos and Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Education Subcommittee on the Michigan Merit Curriculum submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Knollenberg (C), Zorn and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 20, February 27, March 13, and March 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, January 30, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 20, and Wednesday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, February 7, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Judiciary - Tuesday, January 30, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Local Government - Tuesday, January 30, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Natural Resources - Wednesday, January 31, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:28 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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