No. 34

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

101st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 22, 2021.

 

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                             Hollier—excused                             Outman—present

Ananich—present                               Horn—present                                 Polehanki—present

Barrett—present                                  Irwin—present                                 Runestad—present

Bayer—present                                   Johnson—present                             Santana—present

Bizon—present                                   LaSata—present                              Schmidt—present

Brinks—present                                  Lauwers—present                            Shirkey—present

Bullock—present                                MacDonald—present                       Stamas—present

Bumstead—present                             McBroom—present                          Theis—present

Chang—present                                  McCann—present                            VanderWall—present

Daley—present                                   McMorrow—excused                       Victory—present

Geiss—present                                    Moss—present                                 Wojno—present

Hertel—present                                   Nesbitt—present                              Zorn—present


 

Senator Kimberly A. LaSata of the 21st District offered the following invocation:

O God, source and giver of all things, who manifests Your infinite majesty, power, and goodness in the earth about us. We give You honor and glory for the sun and rain; for the manifold fruits of our fields; for the increase of our herds and flocks, we thank You. For the enrichment of our souls with divine grace, we are grateful. Supreme Lord of the harvest, graciously accept us and the fruits of our toil in union with Christ, Your Son, as atonement for our sins; for the growth of Your church; for peace and charity in our homes; for salvation to all. Amen.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Shirkey be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Chang moved that Senator Ananich be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Chang moved that Senators Hollier and McMorrow be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of Health and Human Services

February 26, 2021

As per the Child Advocacy Center Act, Public Act 544 of 2008, the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board is required to “provide an annual report of incomes and expenditures to the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house of representatives.”

Attached please find a Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances through year end September 30, 2020.

Please feel free to contact me of any additional information or questions. My direct line is (517) 241-5114. Thank you.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Debi Cain

                                                                                       Executive Director, Domestic and Sexual

                                                                                          Violence Prevention and Treatment Board

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Wayne A. Schmidt

April 22, 2021

I respectfully request that I be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 314, introduced by Senator Curtis Hertel Jr. Please take steps to formally process my addition as soon as possible.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Wayne Schmidt

                                                                                       State Senator

                                                                                       37th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

 

 

Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Lauwers 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, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Wojno
as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4053, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 104.

 

 

House Bill No. 4429, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 8b.

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:

Senate Bill No. 213, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled “Older Michiganians act,” by amending section 6i (MCL 400.586i), as added by 1987 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.

 

Senator Shirkey entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Irwin, Alexander, Bullock, Runestad, Polehanki, Chang, Bayer, Moss, Santana, Bizon, McBroom, Geiss and Brinks introduced

Senate Bill No. 380, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280i.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Career Readiness.

 

 

Senators Theis, Irwin, Bullock, Runestad, Polehanki, Chang, Bayer, Moss, Santana, Bizon, McBroom, Geiss and Brinks introduced

Senate Bill No. 381, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Career Readiness.

Senators Polehanki, Irwin, Alexander, Bullock, Runestad, Chang, Bayer, Moss, Santana, Bizon, McBroom, Geiss and Brinks introduced

Senate Bill No. 382, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2018 PA 235.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Career Readiness.

 

 

Senators Runestad, Irwin, Bullock, Polehanki, Chang, Bayer, Moss, Santana, Bizon and McBroom introduced

Senate Bill No. 383, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education and
Career Readiness.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 384, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by repealing sections 14e and 14f (MCL 722.124e and 722.124f).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors,
and Veterans.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 385, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by repealing section 23g of chapter X (MCL 710.23g).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors,
and Veterans.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 386, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by repealing section 5a (MCL 400.5a).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors,
and Veterans.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 387, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 24, 41, and 51 of chapter X (MCL 710.24, 710.41, and 710.51), section 24 as amended by 2016 PA 191, section 41 as amended by 1994 PA 222, and section 51 as amended by 2016 PA 143.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors,
and Veterans.

 

 

Senator Nesbitt introduced

Senate Bill No. 388, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2020 PA 75.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator VanderWall introduced

Senate Bill No. 389, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 30a (MCL 206.30 and 206.30a), section 30 as amended by 2020 PA 65 and section 30a as amended by 2018 PA 38.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 

 

House Bill No. 4141, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801e (MCL 257.801e), as amended by 1983 PA 91.

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 Judiciary and
Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4142, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 82105, 82114, 82118, and 82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82114, 324.82118, and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82118 as amended by 2010 PA 371, and section 82119 as amended by 2005 PA 307.

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 Judiciary and
Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4143, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 215, 226a, 234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234, and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299.

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 Judiciary and
Public Safety.

 

 

House Bill No. 4150, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.

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 Judiciary and
Public Safety.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senator Shirkey offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14.

A concurrent resolution offered as a memorial for Mark C. Jansen, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Whereas, It is with sincere sadness that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned of the passing of Mark Jansen. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to his constituents in Kent County and the people of the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Mark Jansen was a deeply religious man with a commitment to service. After attending
Grand Rapids South Christian High School, Grand Valley State University, and Calvin College, he spent three years working as a missionary in Kentucky. He then returned home, where he served as the director of youth ministries at Covenant Christian Reformed Church in Gaines Township for seven years and was elected the township clerk in 1992; and

Whereas, Mark Jansen was first elected to represent the Seventy-second District in the House of Representatives in 1996, before being reelected in 1998 and 2000. During all three terms in the House, Representative Jansen served on the Appropriations Committee, including as chair of the Family Independence Agency and Retirement subcommittees. He also served as vice chair of the Appropriations subcommittees on Agriculture and Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, as well as sat on the subcommittees on Community Health, Transportation, and Higher Education. He dedicated himself to this work, becoming an expert on the subject matter and forming partnerships across the aisle and with the governor’s administration to construct effective budgets. He also served as the Assistant Republican Whip and the Republican Policy Chair and was a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ State Legislative Effectiveness and Fiscal, Oversight and Intergovernmental Affairs committees; and

Whereas, After leaving the House of Representatives in 2002, Mark Jansen continued to serve his community, becoming the director of special initiatives for Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. During this time, he also served on the Kent County Road Commission; and

Whereas, Mark Jansen returned to state government in 2007, following his election to represent the Twenty-eighth District in the Michigan Senate. During his Senate tenure, Senator Jansen played a critical role in the passage of most major legislation. As chair of the Families and Human Services and Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing committees, he was a leader in reforming the tax system, worker’s compensation, state employee retirement benefits, and many other important issues. Additionally, he was vice chair of the Finance Committee and a member of the Campaign and Election Oversight and Infrastructure Modernization committees and the Legislative Council. He also served on the Appropriations Committee where he chaired the subcommittees on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Retirement, and Economic Development; vice chaired the subcommittees on the Department of Human Services and General Government; and served on the subcommittees on Capital Outlay and Federal Stimulus Oversight. While Senator Jansen received numerous awards for his effective leadership throughout his career, in 2011, he was named MIRS News’ first-ever Senator of the Year; and

Whereas, In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Mark Jansen was known for his ability to bring people together. As a freshman representative, he led the Republican Caucus’ “House to Houses” project, where representatives constructed homes in three Michigan counties. During his time in the Senate,
Mark Jansen helped navigate state government through a period of divided government, frequently negotiating on key issues with Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Democratic House majority; and

Whereas, After leaving the Legislature in 2014, Mark Jansen continued to serve the people of Michigan. He was the Michigan Director of Child Care Licensing from 2015 until his retirement in 2020. Even then, he did not rest. He was appointed Gaines Township Manager before being diagnosed with cancer; and

Whereas, Mark Jansen dedicated his life to serving those around him, including by being an active member of his community, serving on the Michigan Youth in Government Board of Directors, as Vice President of the Cutlerville Christian School Board, as a member of the Wedgwood Christian Services Advancement Advisory Council, on the Chairman’s Leadership Forum Board of Directors, with the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Development, and as a member of the Steering Committee of the Midwestern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments. His commitment to his constituents and the people of Michigan is an example for those who follow him into public service. May his family and friends take solace in his legacy and our fond memory of him; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Mark C. Jansen, a member of the House of Representatives from 1997 to 2002 and the Senate from 2007 to 2014; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Jansen family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

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

Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

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

 

 

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Mark C. Jansen, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Ananich’s statement is as follows:

I want to speak on this resolution for a minute. I got elected with many of you in 2010 and we served together for a year term and five months for me in the House of Representatives. When we first got elected, obviously Speaker Bolger was the Speaker and Rick Hammel was the Minority Leader. He was from my community, and he was a friend and mentored me along the way. When I talked about running for the Senate, even before then, he used to speak with an immense amount of fondness when he spoke about Mark Jansen—almost to the point that I was like, ‘Yeah, yeah, OK. The guy can’t be that great.’ He would talk about how they worked together when he was the chair of an Appropriations subcommittee and Mark was the chair in the Senate and the way they worked together to get really impactful work done.

As I mentioned, I ran in a special election in May 2013 and came over here a little bit earlier than the rest of you. One of the first people I went to go talk to was Mark because of how much Rick spoke about him. He was such a genuinely decent human being. It flowed from his body the second you met him, and you probably all feel the same way who got to know him. He lived his faith and his actions and his words in the way he treated people. It was really special.

I don’t want to disclose private conversations but I think I can say this pretty universally, the folks to who got to know him, he didn’t speak a lot on the floor but when he did, you could hear a pin drop. Everybody would listen, even if they didn’t agree with him, they listened and he made you think about what he was talking about and made you question your own position sometimes. He was really special about that.

His life before here was filled with amazing, great works; his time here, I think, reflected that; and even his time after. He would speak so fondly about his family, that obviously meant a lot to him, and I think he struck a good balance that all of us struggle with sometimes of our work and our family life. I didn’t know him as well as many of you did, but the times I got to know him were special. He touched a lot of people’s lives and as we all look back at our time here—however short or long it may be—we all get into a reflective mode and we look at, ‘Did we make an impact?’ Hopefully all of us can answer ‘yes.’ There is not a question in my mind that the answer to Mark’s question was that he definitely made an impact—a very positive one.

I’d like my remarks printed in the record and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet a man like him and to speak about him a little bit.

 

Senator Nesbitt’s statement is as follows:

Thank you to the Senate Minority Leader for the words. Mark Jansen was a constituent of mine. His family was, and is, and I remember it was last summer when he called up for a constituent issue. I think he was looking at retirement of some type but had trouble with the Secretary of State’s office to register their new camper. We worked through that, but I think he was looking at spending a lot of time with his family in the coming years and I’m saddened that that camper hasn’t gone to good use.

I know today we offer our highest tribute to honor the memory of Mark C. Jansen, a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and really send our sympathy and prayers to his family. We know Mark was a man of very deep faith; a wise, kind, and generous individual who lived a life of great accomplishment. He cherished his dear wife LeAnne and their incredible family, served his community, and in all areas put his faith into action.

After attending Grand Rapids South Christian, Grand Valley State University, and Calvin College, Mark spent three years working as a missionary in Kentucky and then returned home to serve as Director of Youth Ministries at Covenant Christian Reformed Church in Gaines Township for seven years.

Mark was first elected to the office of township clerk and then he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate. I think we’ve all heard how effective of a legislator he was on the front lines. He was all about helping families, revitalizing our state, caring for the vulnerable, and enhancing opportunities for each person to utilize their own God-given talents.

Mark went on and worked as Director of Spiritual Initiatives for Habitat for Humanity, Director of Child Care Licensing for the state of Michigan, and he served on multiple community service boards, always giving back to the community that gave so much to him.

I remember a few years ago when I was doing doors in Gaines Township during my campaign, I knew
I was in pretty good shape when the seventh person told me that Mark was saying good things about you. That respect for Mark was immense in the township and sure enough, I figured I was pretty good in that township with Mark saying good things about me.

His family, friends, and community will certainly miss his light in our world, but take comfort in knowing that he’s spending eternity with the Almighty. One of Mark’s favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”

Mark led by example, following the path of a genuinely good, faithful, and incredibly effective servant leadership. With that, God bless all his family and those that he’s touched.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 145, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.

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. 98                                             Yeas—31

 

 

Ananich                            Geiss                       McBroom                              Shirkey

Barrett                               Hertel                      McCann                                 Stamas

Bizon                                Horn                        Moss                                     Theis

Brinks                               Irwin                       Nesbitt                                   VanderWall

Bullock                             Johnson                   Outman                                  Victory

Bumstead                          LaSata                     Polehanki                               Wojno

Chang                                Lauwers                  Runestad                                Zorn

Daley                                MacDonald              Schmidt                                

 

 

                                                                      Nays—3

 

 

Alexander                          Bayer                       Santana                                 

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 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. 146, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Alexander offered the following amendment:

1.  Amend page 21, following line 11, by inserting:

     “Enacting section 2. It is the intent of the legislature to annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.”.

Senator Chang 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. 99                                             Yeas—14

 

 

Alexander                          Bullock                    Irwin                                      Polehanki

Ananich                            Chang                      McCann                                 Santana

Bayer                                Geiss                       Moss                                     Wojno

Brinks                               Hertel                                                                   

 

 

                                                                     Nays—20

 

 

Barrett                               Johnson                   Nesbitt                                   Stamas

Bizon                                LaSata                     Outman                                  Theis

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Runestad                                VanderWall

Daley                                MacDonald              Schmidt                                 Victory

Horn                                 McBroom                Shirkey                                  Zorn

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair:  President

 

 

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. 100                                           Yeas—29

 

 

Ananich                            Horn                        McCann                                 Shirkey

Barrett                               Irwin                       Moss                                     Stamas

Bizon                                Johnson                   Nesbitt                                   Theis

Brinks                               LaSata                     Outman                                  VanderWall

Bullock                             Lauwers                  Polehanki                               Victory

Bumstead                          MacDonald              Runestad                                Wojno

Chang                                McBroom                Schmidt                                 Zorn

Daley                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                                      Nays—5

 

 

Alexander                          Geiss                       Hertel                                     Santana

Bayer                                                                                                             

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair:  President

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Protest

 

 

Senator Alexander under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 146 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the amendment she offered to the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Alexander’s statement is as follows:

My amendment would ask that we protect our School Aid Fund. While I think the bill does have merit, it is important that we prioritize our children’s education. I urge your support for my amendment.

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Horn’s statement is as follows:

I just ask my colleagues to join me in voting “no” on this amendment. I understand the intent of it but we want to make sure that over time administrators, educators, school board members come to recognize that first-time home buyers are a benefit to our community as they send their kids to school. I hope they look forward to that time.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 248, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 325, 687, and 701 (MCL 206.325, 206.687, and 206.701), section 325 as amended and section 687 as added by 2011 PA 38 and section 701 as amended by 2011 PA 311, and by adding chapter 18.

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. 101                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Daley                       McBroom                              Schmidt

Ananich                            Geiss                       McCann                                 Shirkey

Barrett                               Hertel                      Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Horn                        Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                Irwin                       Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Johnson                   Polehanki                               Victory

Bullock                             LaSata                     Runestad                                Wojno

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Santana                                  Zorn

Chang                                MacDonald                                                           

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 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. 155, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17703, 17708, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.17703, 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17757), section 17703 as amended by 2016 PA 528, section 17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4, section 17751 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and section 17757 as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by adding section 17744f.

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. 102                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Daley                       McBroom                              Schmidt

Ananich                            Geiss                       McCann                                 Shirkey

Barrett                               Hertel                      Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Horn                        Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                Irwin                       Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Johnson                   Polehanki                               Victory

Bullock                             LaSata                     Runestad                                Wojno

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Santana                                  Zorn

Chang                                MacDonald                                                           

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 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. 156, entitled

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

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. 103                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Daley                       McBroom                              Schmidt

Ananich                            Geiss                       McCann                                 Shirkey

Barrett                               Hertel                      Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Horn                        Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                Irwin                       Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Johnson                   Polehanki                               Victory

Bullock                             LaSata                     Runestad                                Wojno

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Santana                                  Zorn

Chang                                MacDonald                                                           

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair:  President

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4067, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16605 and 16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section 16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section 16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.

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. 104                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Alexander                          Daley                       McBroom                              Schmidt

Ananich                            Geiss                       McCann                                 Shirkey

Barrett                               Hertel                      Moss                                     Stamas

Bayer                                Horn                        Nesbitt                                   Theis

Bizon                                Irwin                       Outman                                  VanderWall

Brinks                               Johnson                   Polehanki                               Victory

Bullock                             LaSata                     Runestad                                Wojno

Bumstead                          Lauwers                  Santana                                  Zorn

Chang                                MacDonald                                                           

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—2

 

 

Hollier                               McMorrow                                                           

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair:  President

 

 

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

“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions
for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”

The Senate agreed to the full title.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 21:

House Bill Nos.     4141   4142   4143  4150

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 21, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      369    370    371    372    373     374    375    376    377    378    379

House Bill Nos.     4669   4670   4671   4672  4673   4674  4675   4676   4677  4678   4679   4680 4681       4682        4683        4684        4685        4686                               4687   4688   4689   4690  4691   4692 4693

House Joint Resolution       D

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 48, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 110.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

                                                                                       Tom Barrett

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss and Bullock

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported

Senate Bill No. 220, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.

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

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

                                                                                       Tom Barrett

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Barrett, LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss and Bullock

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 Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room,
3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss and Bullock

Excused: Senator Hollier

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Runestad (C), Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Elections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), McBroom, VanderWall and Wojno

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C) and Runestad

Excused: Senator Hollier

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower

Present: Senators Horn (C), LaSata, Zorn, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel and McCann

Excused: Senator Santana

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations –

 

Subcommittee –

 

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Tuesday, April 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELLED)

 

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, April 29, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

 

Families, Seniors, and Veterans Wednesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:46 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate