STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 11, 2019.
10:00 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.
The
roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was
present.
Alexander—present Horn—present Outman—present
Ananich—present Irwin—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Johnson—present Runestad—present
Bayer—excused LaSata—present Santana—present
Bizon—present Lauwers—present Schmidt—present
Brinks—present Lucido—present Shirkey—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Stamas—present
Bumstead—present MacGregor—excused Theis—present
Chang—present McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Daley—present McCann—present Victory—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Hertel—present Moss—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Nesbitt—present
Pastor Chuck Towersey of Fresh Wind
Christian Community of Interlochen offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, from whom all
blessings flow, we thank You for this new day and all the potential and promise
it holds. We thank You for the incredible privilege of serving You as we serve
others and are deeply humbled to have been placed in positions of authority,
even as we submit to Your authority. Above all, we are thankful especially for
You, O God, for Your divine nature and character, that You are a God of love
and justice, of mercy and accountability, and of grace and truth.
I pray, O God, for these Senators
and other leaders assembled in this room. Guide them by Your Spirit. Bless them
with wisdom that surpasses human knowledge. Strengthen them for the task at
hand. Help these men and women transcend the business of politics and instead
to embrace together Your good and perfect plans for our great state and its
people. Your Word tells us that above any vote, You, O God, have placed these
servant leaders into their governing roles. I pray protection for these
gathered men and women from the fiery darts of the evil one.
I pray protection over their
husbands and wives, their children and grandchildren, and their friends and
colleagues, as they too become targets for the forces of evil. May You guard
and shield them all and keep them from harm. May You unite these Senators and
their aides to their loved ones by Your Spirit as they spend many hours and
days apart one from the other. May they and their families walk in Your favor
all the days of their lives.
Bless today’s proceedings in this
Senate Chamber. May each one here give the work at hand his or her best. Where
we fall short, forgive us, correct us, and line us back up with You.
May the glory, honor, and praise
be unto You, great God of heaven and earth. We ask it all in the name of Your
Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in
recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator MacGregor be
excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator Bayer
be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communications were
received:
Office of Senator Dayna Polehanki
March 21, 2019
Per Senate Rule (1.110(C)) I am requesting
that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 238, which was introduced
on March 21, 2019, by Senator Alexander, and is currently in the Committee on
Government Operations.
March 26, 2019
Per Senate Rule (1.110(C)) I am
requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 202, which was
introduced on March 12, 2019, by Senator Horn, and is currently in the
Committee of the Whole.
March 28, 2019
Per Senate
Rule (1.110(C)) I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate
Bill 116, which was introduced on February 19, 2019, by Senator Irwin, and is
currently in the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Sincerely,
Dayna
Polehanki
The communications were referred
to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to
permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:
Senate
Resolution No. 32
Senate
Resolution No. 33
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Runestad, MacDonald, Bizon, Lucido, Bayer, MacGregor, Stamas, Chang, Horn, Ananich,
Johnson, Polehanki
and Moss offered the following resolution:
Senate
Resolution No. 32.
A resolution to recognize April 11, 2019, as Chaldean American Day.
Whereas, Approximately 160,000 Chaldeans reside in Michigan, the largest
population outside of the Middle East; and
Whereas, The Chaldean population began immigrating to America during the
1920’s for better economic, religious, and political freedom, bringing with
them a strong work ethic which continues to positively add to the growth of
Michigan through the establishment of 20,000 Chaldean owned businesses
throughout the state; and
Whereas, The Chaldean community has undoubtedly proven their business
skills and entrepreneurial spirit with
nearly two-thirds of Chaldean American households owning at least one business
and 39 percent owning two or more businesses; and
Whereas, The Chaldean community contributes an estimated eleven billion
annually to Michigan’s economy; and
Whereas, Currently, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce has 985
members that represent more than four thousand businesses with the goal of
building community ties, while ensuring membership value and advocacy for the
benefit of Chaldean people; and
Whereas, The Chaldean Community Foundation has promoted steady
population growth by providing services to the newly arrived Iraqi Chaldean
refugees in efforts to help refugees become contributing members to Michigan through
assistance with housing, job placement, language development, as well as the
social and government program directives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body
recognize April 11, 2019, as Chaldean American Day; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge the contributions of this innovative and
entrepreneurial community as an important part of Michigan’s diverse history;
and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Chaldean
American Chamber of Commerce and the Chaldean Community Foundation as evidence
of our highest esteem.
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
Senators
Alexander, Bullock, Hertel, Irwin, Lauwers, McCann, McMorrow, Santana and Wojno
were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Runestad asked
and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the
statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s
statement is as follows:
I am honored to sponsor Senate
Resolution No. 32, which declares today, April 11, 2019, as Chaldean American
Day in the state of Michigan.
Chaldeans are Christian Iraqis, and the
state of Michigan is blessed to have a large population of Chaldean Americans
residing in southeastern Michigan. In fact, southeastern Michigan has the
largest population of Chaldeans outside of the Middle East. Over 160,000
Chaldeans live in Oakland and Macomb counties which is almost 10 percent of the population of these two counties. The
Chaldean community contributes over $11 billion annually to Michigan’s
economy and they own over 20,000 independent businesses in southeastern
Michigan.
In recognition of this community, their
heritage, and their contributions as Michiganders and Americans, I am asking my
colleagues to please support this resolution in honoring them and declaring
April 11, 2019 to be Chaldean American Day in our state.
Furthermore, I have two very special
guests in the Gallery today—the president of the Chaldean Chamber and the
Chaldean Community Foundation, Mr. Martin Manna, and Chief Operating Officer
Paul Jona. Please give them a warm welcome; our
guests are up in the Gallery from the Chaldean Chamber and the Chaldean
Community Foundation.
As a reminder to my colleagues and
staff, please join our distinguished guests for a traditional Chaldean meal on
the first floor of the Capitol, in the north wing, starting at 11:30.
Senators Geiss, Polehanki,
Chang, Hollier, Alexander, Bullock, Irwin, McMorrow, Brinks, Bayer, Santana,
Moss, Wojno, Hertel, Ananich
and Bizon offered the following resolution:
Senate
Resolution No. 33.
A
resolution to commemorate April 11-17, 2019, as Black Maternal Health Week.
Whereas,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black
mothers in the United States die at three to four times the rate of white
mothers; and
Whereas,
The CDC data from 2011-2013 for pregnancy-related deaths shows there were 12.7
deaths per 100,000 live births for white women, 43.5 deaths per 100,000 live
births for black women, and 14.4 deaths per 100,000 live births for women of
other races; and
Whereas,
Black maternal death is one of the widest of all racial disparities in women’s
health; and
Whereas,
Black women are 22 percent more likely to die from heart disease than white
women, 71 percent more likely to die from cervical cancer, but 243 percent more
likely to die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related causes; and
Whereas,
According to the National Institutes of Health, when compared with white women
with the conditions for preeclampsia, eclampsia, abruptio placentae, placenta
previa, and postpartum hemorrhage, which are common causes of maternal death
and injury, black women were two to three times more likely to die than white
women who had the same condition; and
Whereas,
Between 1999 to 2010, according to the Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance
Project, black women in Michigan experienced a pregnancy-related mortality rate
of 50.8 per 100,000 live births compared to 16.6 per 100,000 live births for
white women in Michigan; and
Whereas,
The U.S. has the highest maternal death rate in the developed world and our
state ranks 27th in the nation for maternal death; and
Whereas,
These alarming statistics for black maternal health cut across socio-economic
status, maternal age, and education levels; and
Whereas,
The Michigan Legislature recognizes the necessity for the increased attention
to the state of black maternal health, studying and understanding the root
causes of poor maternal health outcomes and supporting community-driven
programs, care solutions, improving prenatal care and overall maternal
healthcare, improving breastfeeding rates and nutrition, and amplifying the
voices of black mothers, women, families, and stakeholders including black
women from across the diaspora and Afro-Latinx groups; and
Whereas,
We also recognize the necessity to end maternal mortality globally in order to
amplify the need for maternal health and rights; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate April
11-17, 2019, as Black Maternal Health Week.
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
Senators Lucido and McCann were named
co-sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Geiss’ statement is as follows:
I rise to introduce a resolution to
recognize and declare April 11-17, 2019 as Black Maternal Health Week in the
state of Michigan.
First started in 2018, Black Maternal
Health Week was founded and designed as a week of awareness designed to do
multiple actions related to improving the health and outcomes of black mothers
and their families, including deepening the national conversation about black
maternal health; amplifying community-driven policy, research, and care
solutions; centering the voices of black mothers, women, families, and
stakeholders; and working towards tangible long-term, lifelong, and
intergenerational outcomes that reverse and undo the systemic disparities that
disproportionately affect black women.
Black maternal death is one of the
widest of all racial disparities in women’s health. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, black mothers in the United States die at
three to four times the rate of white mothers. Compared with white women with
the conditions of preeclampsia, eclampsia, abruption placentae, placenta
previa, and postpartum hemorrhage, which are
common causes of maternal death and injury, black women are two to three times
more likely to die than white women who had the same conditions, according to
the National Institutes of Health.
We will help raise awareness to this
crisis in health equity by recognizing April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health
Week. And while there may be a desire to look at amplifying all maternal
health, continuing to do so without recognizing and acknowledging the
importance of listening to and hearing black mothers on the multiple issues that
affect the health, health outcomes, and the ability to have access to the type
of healthcare that will improve the health and health outcomes for us, our
children, and communities, we will not improve the health and healthcare and
quality of life in general for all. We must continue to deepen our conversation
about inequities in black maternal health, centering the voices of black
mothers, women, families, and stakeholders, and move those conversations into
meaningful policy solutions that achieve access, inclusion, and equity for
black maternal health issues.
Solutions that reduce and remove the
health disparities that adversely affect black women and their families and
communities are necessary, and we can do this with the first start of
recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in the state of Michigan. I welcome the
support of colleagues in this important arena of public health.
Introduction
and Referral of Bills
Senator Alexander introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL
380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1293.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the
Committee on Education and Career Readiness.
Senator Alexander introduced
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local
financial stability and choice act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 141.1572).
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Alexander introduced
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local
financial stability and choice act,” by amending sections 12, 14, 15, and 19
(MCL 141.1552, 141.1554, 141.1555, and 141.1559) and by adding sections 12a and
14a.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Polehanki, Bayer and Hollier
introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 5529, 5530,
5531, 11546, and 11549 (MCL 324.5529, 324.5530, 324.5531, 324.11546, and
324.11549), section 11546 as amended by 2006 PA 56 and section 11549 as amended
by 2006 PA 58.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality.
Senator Santana introduced
A bill to provide for the termination of
sentences and the release from parole for certain marihuana-related offenses; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and
Public Safety.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending sections 7403 and 7404 (MCL 333.7403 and 333.7404),
section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307 and section 7404 as amended by 2016 PA
308.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and
Public Safety.
Senator VanderWall introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA
175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 2, 3, 3c,
and 5 of chapter XI (MCL 771.2, 771.3, 771.3c, and 771.5), section 2 as amended
by 2017 PA 10, section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 612, section 3c as amended by
2002 PA 483, and section 5 as amended by 1998 PA 520.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and
Public Safety.
Senator Santana introduced
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections
code of 1953,” by amending sections 25a, 36, and 36a (MCL 791.225a, 791.236,
and 791.236a), sections 25a and 36a as amended by 2002 PA 502 and section 36 as
amended by 2012 PA 623.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary and
Public Safety.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised
judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by
2014 PA 431.
The House of Representatives has passed the
bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
Announcements
of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the
following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April
10:
House Bill
No. 4226
The Secretary announced that the
following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 10,
and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 255 256 257
Senate
Resolution No. 31
House
Bill Nos. 4441 4442 4443 4444 4445 4446
Committee
Reports
The Committee on Appropriations
reported
House Bill No. 4244, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and
adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2019; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations;
and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
bill pass.
The committee further recommends
that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim
Stamas
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas:
Senators Stamas, Bumstead,
Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt,
Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Nays:
None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The
Committee on Appropriations reported
House
Bill No. 4286, entitled
A
bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled “Wrongful imprisonment compensation act,”
by amending the title and section 6 (MCL 691.1756).
With
the recommendation that the bill pass.
The
committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim
Stamas
Chairperson
To
Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad,
Schmidt,
Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Nays:
None
The
bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations
Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead,
Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt,
Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Excused:
Senator MacGregor
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations
Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators Stamas (C), Victory, Bumstead
and Irwin
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Economic and Small Business Development submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 3:30
p.m., Room 519, Anderson House Office Building
Present:
Senators Horn (C), VanderWall, Theis,
Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss
Excused:
Senator MacGregor
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the
following:
Meeting
held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations
Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead and Daley
Excused:
Senator Bayer
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance
and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present:
Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety submitted the following:
Meeting
held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office
Building
Present:
Senators Lucido (C), VanderWall,
Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Scheduled
Meetings
Appropriations
–
Subcommittees
–
Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, April 18, 3:00 p.m.,
Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Capital Outlay - Wednesday, April 17, 4:00 p.m.
or later after committees are given leave by the House to meet, Room 519,
Anderson House Office Building (517) 373-2768
General Government
- Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, April 18, 1:30 p.m.,
Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
(517) 373-2768
Natural Resources
and Environmental Quality - Tuesday, April 16, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building (517) 373-2768
Talent and Economic Development/MEDC - Tuesday, April 16, 3:00 p.m.,
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Transportation - Tuesday, April 16, 12:00 noon,
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Environmental
Quality - Tuesday, April 16, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373-5323
Finance - Wednesday, April 17, 12:30 p.m.,
Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory
Committee - Tuesday,
April 16, 10:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji
Tower (517) 373-0212
Senator
Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 10:19 a.m.
The
President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate