No. 38

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

100th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2019

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

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

 

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—present                                    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—present                        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 Jevon Catlett of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Flint offered the following invocation:

Lord, great is Your name and wonderful are Your works and Your hands.

Lord, this is the day which You have indeed made, and our responsibility is to rejoice and be glad in it, for, God, You have made us and not we ourselves. God, our prayer today is this: that You will continue to grant peace, love, compassion, faithfulness, forgiveness, and justice as we are conveyed to be loving and to always give Your name praise, honor, and glory.

Lord, we end this prayer with the words of St. Paul and St. Peter: to You be glory, to You be the majesty, the dominion, and the power for now and forever. Amen.

 

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

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Hertel entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

April 23, 2019

I am writing to inform you of my withdrawal of the following appointment submitted to your office on March 1, 2019 pursuant to Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:

Michigan Corn Marketing Program Committee

Mr. Craig McManus of 8443 Wilcox Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827, county of Eaton, reappointed to represent District 5 growers for a term commencing March 6, 2019 and expiring March 5, 2022.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The message was referred to the Committee on Advice and Consent.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 129, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled “Unmanned aircraft systems act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 259.305).

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. 27                                      Yeas—38

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacGregor                             Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      McBroom                              Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McCann                                 Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McMorrow                             Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       Moss                                     Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Nesbitt                                   VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Outman                                  Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Polehanki                               Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Runestad                                Zorn

Daley                                MacDonald                                                           

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 84, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 780.983), as amended by 2018 PA 214.

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. 28                                      Yeas—36

 

 

Alexander                          Daley                       Lucido                                   Polehanki

Ananich                            Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Barrett                               Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Bayer                                Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bizon                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Brinks                               Irwin                       McMorrow                             VanderWall

Bullock                             Johnson                   Moss                                     Victory

Bumstead                          LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Wojno

Chang                                Lauwers                  Outman                                  Zorn

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Runestad                           Theis                                                                    

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Lucido’s statement is as follows:

I stand before you on a package of bills that has bipartisan support.

This is a bill package that started many, many years ago and that package is to go ahead and keep our most valuable resources in this state safe, but also make sure the penalties are in line so they don’t continue to have recidivism. This is the “raise the age” package that we’re about to vote on. This package—starting from Senate Bill No. 84 and continuing down—has bipartisan support because both sides of the aisle worked very hard and diligently over the last five years. I am very happy to report to you that this package takes care of our children, our most prized and precious resources that we have.

I appreciate the support of both sides of the aisle in this package because these children don’t need to end up in prison for the rest of their life. There is given a chance. You can’t vote in this state until you’re 18; you can’t get married in this state until your 18 without parental consent; you can’t even go into the military without parental consent before your 18th birthday; and the best part is you can’t even sit on a jury at 17, but yet we try adults at 17.

Today, I am proud to present to you, with colleagues from both sides of the aisle, a package that will give our children a chance. I appreciate, Mr. President, the support of the entire Senate today.

 

Senator Santana’s statement is as follows:

I rise in support of the “raise the age” bill package—Senate Bill Nos. 84 and 90 through 102.

Over the past 30 years, we have had many 17-year-olds whose lives have been forever changed because they were treated as adults in the criminal justice system. We now know what past legislators did not know—that getting “tough on crime” only resulted in more crime, having juveniles sexually assaulted in the prison and treated as prey by adults with no true opportunity for real reform.

We are turning the tide today and for this we can all be grateful. This legislation is long overdue but still timely, and let us not delay any longer. Compromise is inevitable, especially when there is a monetary cost that must be considered. But let us not let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

I want to thank all my colleagues who started this journey five and a half years ago and those who are continuing to carry the baton to the finish line, to all the advocacy groups who stayed in the conversations and helped right this wrong, and to all the local governments who know that this is simply the right thing to do.

Our quality of life and our future generations’ quality of life is dependent on every decision we make in this chamber, and when this legislation passes and is signed into law, we can all be proud not to be one of the last three states that allow mistakes at 17 years old become a lifetime of wrongdoing.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 90, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 1, 3, and 11 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.1, 712A.3, and 712A.11), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 496, section 3 as amended by 1996 PA 409, and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 185.

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

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 91, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 27a of chapter IV (MCL 764.27a), as amended by 1996 PA 254.

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

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 92, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11 of chapter II (MCL 762.11), as amended by 2015 PA 31.

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. 31                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 93, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled “Youth rehabilitation services act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 803.302), as amended by 1998 PA 517.

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. 32                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 94, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 1060a (MCL 330.2060a), as added by 2012 PA 540.

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—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 95, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 2 and 8 (MCL 722.822 and 722.828), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 415.

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. 34                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 96, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 139 (MCL 750.139), as amended by 1998 PA 510.

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. 35                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 97, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 14, 15, 16, 18, and 18i of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.14, 712A.15, 712A.16, 712A.18, and 712A.18i), section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 163, section 15 as amended by 1998 PA 474, section 16 as amended by 1998 PA 478, section 18 as amended by 2018 PA 58, and section 18i as added by 1996 PA 244.

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. 36                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 98, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 27 of chapter IV (MCL 764.27), as amended by 1996 PA 418.

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. 37                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 99, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15b of chapter IV (MCL 764.15b), as amended by 2001 PA 209.

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. 38                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 100, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2018 PA 58.

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. 39                                      Yeas—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 101, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2018 PA 580.

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—36

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Chang                                Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Daley                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Bumstead                          Runestad                                                              

 

 

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 102, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 117i.

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—37

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       MacDonald                            Santana

Ananich                            Hertel                      MacGregor                             Schmidt

Barrett                               Hollier                     McBroom                              Shirkey

Bayer                                Horn                        McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Irwin                       McMorrow                             Theis

Brinks                               Johnson                   Moss                                     VanderWall

Bullock                             LaSata                     Nesbitt                                   Victory

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Outman                                  Wojno

Chang                                Lucido                     Polehanki                               Zorn

Daley

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Runestad                                                                                                        

                                                            Excused—0

 

 

                                                          Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Nesbitt

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

General Orders

 

 

Senator MacGregor 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 Nesbitt, designated Senator MacDonald as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

House Bill No. 4001, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7521a.

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. 4002, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as amended by 2016 PA 418, and by adding section 7523a.

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 proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senators McCann, Brinks, Polehanki, Ananich, Alexander, Hollier, Chang and VanderWall offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 39.

A resolution to recognize May 7, 2019, as Michigan Foster Care Day.

Whereas, May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and during that time, we reflect on the dedication of foster and kinship caregivers, faith-based and community organizations, and child welfare professionals who are improving the lives of children and youth in foster care throughout the country; and

Whereas, Michigan is deeply indebted to these selfless and compassionate Americans; and

Whereas, We also observe this month with sadness because of the plight of innocent children who are in foster care and who have had their lives disrupted by neglect or abuse; and

Whereas, Providing a stable, secure, and nurturing home environment is one of the greatest gifts a foster parent or guardian can give a child; and

Whereas, This critical investment in their well-being, safety, and sense of belonging brings precious hope to children in need. With gratitude, we acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices made by our foster families as they open their hearts and lives and provide secure and supportive home for the hundreds of thousands of infants, children, and youth in foster care; and

Whereas, We also take this opportunity to acknowledge that there is still much more we can do to prevent the abuse and neglect that forces children into foster care placements. As the number of children placed in foster care continues to increase, driven in part by the opioid crisis and drug abuse, we are dedicated to bringing help and healing to families threatened by addiction so that parents and children can stay together in a safe and stable home environment; and

Whereas, We are blessed that our country is filled with generous individuals and families who willingly welcome children in need into their homes so that they can experience loving guardianship and some of the joys of family life. Many of these heroic families provide foster care for children with complex medical and challenging psychological and behavioral needs; and

Whereas, During May, we look to set aside a special day as an opportunity to raise awareness about the increasing number of children and youth entering foster care and to encourage Americans to invest in the lives of some of Michigan’s most vulnerable children and families; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 7, 2019, as Michigan Foster Care Day; and be it further

Resolved, That we call upon all Michiganders to observe this day, and the entire month of May, by taking the time to help children and youth in foster care, while also recognizing the commitment of those who touch their lives, particularly by celebrating their foster parents and other caregivers.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator MacGregor moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bayer, Bullock, Daley, Geiss, Lucido, McMorrow, Moss, Santana and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator MacGregor introduced

Senate Bill No. 281, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16238 (MCL 333.16238), as added by 1993 PA 79, and by adding section 16240.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.

 

 

Senator VanderWall introduced

Senate Bill No. 282, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2018 PA 383.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.

 

 

Senator Lucido introduced

Senate Bill No. 283, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 5 and 1178 (MCL 380.5 and 380.1178), as amended by 2016 PA 385; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.

 

 

Senators McMorrow, Moss, Polehanki, Irwin, Hollier, Bullock, Wojno, Bayer, Hertel, Ananich, Geiss, Chang, Alexander and Santana introduced

Senate Bill No. 284, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 901a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4118, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, April 23:

House Bill No.     4118

The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, April 23, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      278    279    280

Senate Resolution No.        38

House Bill Nos.     4485   4486   4487   4488  4489   4490   4491   4492   4493  4494  4495

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 239, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1803 (MCL 339.1803).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

                                                                                       Aric Nesbitt

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Nesbitt, Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Excused: Senator Johnson

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer and Brinks

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Lauwers (C), Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Hollier and Schmidt

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations –

 

Subcommittees –

 

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, April 25, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Community Health/Human Services - Thursday, April 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, April 25, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
(517) 373-2768

 

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, April 25, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

 

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) - Thursday, April 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Natural Resources and Environmental Quality - Thursday, April 25, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

 

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, May 1, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-0212

 

Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, April 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, April 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

 

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, April 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:45 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate