STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
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 Hollier—present 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—excused
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Stamas—present
Bumstead—present McBroom—present Theis—present
Chang—present McCann—present VanderWall—present
Daley—present McMorrow—present Victory—present
Geiss—present Moss—present Wojno—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
Senator John Bizon, M.D. of the 19th District offered the following invocation:
Dear God, Creator and Sustainer of heaven and earth. This morning we come to You, the beneficent and merciful One, asking for Your wisdom to review the legislation before us, and to fulfill the other duties of our day in a way that will glorify You. Thank You for life, health, and strength, and we do not take these things for granted. Please bless each man and woman here in the assembly and their family members. Especially today we ask for faithfulness to our call as servants of our state and of this great nation, a nation founded on principles like no other. Today give us the humility to admit our mistakes and to forgive others. Give us the courage to stand for liberty and justice for all, even if it is not popular. And give us the faith to believe in You, the Jesus whose faithful love never ceases.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Stamas be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Shirkey be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
June 16, 2021
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on the Monitoring of Selected Child Welfare Caseloads, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (431-2785-18).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator Stamas entered the Senate Chamber.
Senate Bill No. 559, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 233, 537a, and 551 (MCL 436.1233, 436.1537a, and 436.1551), section 233 as amended by 2020 PA 126, section 537a as added by 2020 PA 125, and section 551 as added by 2020 PA 124.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senate Bill No. 559
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4603
House Bill No. 4945
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Ananich, Geiss and Hertel entered the Senate Chamber.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, assumed the Chair.
Senator Hollier entered the Senate Chamber.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers’ statement is as follows:
Colleagues, if you can remember back to when you first took office—for some, that was maybe 12 years ago; for most of us, six or eight years ago; and for a few, maybe even just the last two years—we came in somewhat blind, not knowing what LSB was or even what those letters stood for. We had ideas, we had plans, we all wanted to hit the ground running, but behind every great idea, great bill, and great law, is the Legislative Service Bureau.
I say all this because today we say goodbye to Michael L. Campana, director of the Legislative Service Bureau’s Research Services Division. Michael started out in 1999 as a science research analyst and returned as a research analyst in 2005 after a brief two-year stint in Rhode Island. Much of what Michael did was behind-the-scenes, researching our great ideas, drafting our resolutions, and analyzing a wide range of topics, but most notably, environmental issues. As a natural leader, Michael worked his way up within LSB. In 2014, he became director of the research division. Throughout his tenure, Michael focused on quality, factual, and timely client service. He is known for his commitment to the Legislature and the legislative process, and on passing on institutional knowledge to Senators, Representatives, and legislative staff.
In addition to his direct work with Senators and our staff, Michael’s team captures and documents the Legislature at important moments in time—upon entering a new term, throughout our tenure, documented in the Michigan Manual, farewell resolutions when we leave office, and memorial resolutions when a legislator passes. This ensures the history of the Legislature and of legislators are preserved.
Our world here in Lansing, in this building, on this floor debating and voting on our ideas and plans is made possible by the Legislative Service Bureau and people like Michael—the men and women behind the curtain. Michael, please accept this tribute as we honor your nearly 20 years of service. We wish you and your family all the best on your new adventure. Michael and his wife Julica and his daughters Aliana and Sofia—I guess Julica and Sofia are currently in the process of moving to Minnesota, that’s why they’re not here; his daughter Aliana is here in the Gallery—so please join me in thanking Michael, director of the Legislative Service Bureau’s Research Services Division. Congratulations, Michael.
Recess
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.
The Senate was
called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Jim Ananich
June 23, 2021
I would like to request that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 556, a bill to amend the “Michigan trust fund act,” to include the northern Michigan tourism and sports fund.
Sincerely,
Jim Ananich
Senate Minority Leader
District 27
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator McCann 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 without amendment, the following bills:
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled “An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by 1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986 PA 270.
A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled “An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,” by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as amended by 1980 PA 503.
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” (MCL 333.27951 to 333.27967) by adding section 11a.
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2020 PA 208.
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2020 PA 207.
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 333.29103), as amended by 2021 PA 4.
A bill to amend
2016 PA 282, entitled “Marihuana tracking act,” by amending section 2 (MCL
333.27902), as amended by 2018 PA 439.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7106 (MCL 333.7106), as amended by 2018 PA 642.
A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 286.842), as amended by 2018 PA 641.
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26423), as amended by 2016 PA 283.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 914b (MCL 436.1914b), as added by 2018 PA 346.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 18b (MCL 247.668b), as amended by 2002 PA 498.
The bills were placed on the order of
Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311b and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d), section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 8, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 18a.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 277, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 510 (MCL 168.509o and 168.510), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126.
Substitute (S-2).
Senate Bill No. 302, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 311, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523, and by adding section 18a.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
House Bill No. 4055
House Bill No. 4056
House Bill No. 4945
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4288, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 623 (MCL 206.30 and 206.623), section 30 as amended by 2020 PA 65 and section 623 as amended by 2014 PA 13, and by adding sections 254 and 675 and part 4.
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. 291 Yeas—29
Ananich Hollier McCann Schmidt
Barrett Horn McMorrow Stamas
Bayer Johnson Moss Theis
Bizon LaSata Nesbitt VanderWall
Brinks Lauwers Outman Victory
Bullock MacDonald Polehanki Wojno
Bumstead McBroom Runestad Zorn
Daley
Nays—6
Alexander Geiss Irwin Santana
Chang Hertel
Excused—1
Shirkey
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4055, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled “An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by 1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986 PA 270.
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. 292 Yeas—34
Alexander Geiss McBroom Santana
Ananich Hertel McCann Schmidt
Bayer Hollier McMorrow Stamas
Bizon Horn Moss Theis
Brinks Irwin Nesbitt VanderWall
Bullock Johnson Outman Victory
Bumstead LaSata Polehanki Wojno
Chang Lauwers Runestad Zorn
Daley MacDonald
Nays—1
Barrett
Excused—1
Shirkey
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4056, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled “An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,” by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as amended by 1980 PA 503.
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. 293 Yeas—33
Alexander Geiss MacDonald Santana
Ananich Hertel McBroom Schmidt
Bayer Hollier McCann Stamas
Bizon Horn McMorrow Theis
Brinks Irwin Moss VanderWall
Bullock Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Bumstead LaSata Outman Wojno
Chang Lauwers Polehanki Zorn
Daley
Nays—2
Barrett Runestad
Excused—1
Shirkey
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311b and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d), section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
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. 294 Yeas—26
Barrett Hollier McMorrow Schmidt
Bayer Horn Moss Stamas
Bizon Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Bullock LaSata Outman VanderWall
Bumstead Lauwers Polehanki Victory
Daley MacDonald Runestad Zorn
Geiss McBroom
Nays—9
Alexander Chang Irwin Santana
Ananich Hertel McCann Wojno
Brinks
Excused—1
Shirkey
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2020 PA 29.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 9c of chapter IV (MCL 764.9c), as amended by 2020 PA 393.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 295 Yeas—35
Alexander Daley MacDonald Santana
Ananich Geiss McBroom Schmidt
Barrett Hertel McCann Stamas
Bayer Hollier McMorrow Theis
Bizon Horn Moss VanderWall
Brinks Irwin Nesbitt Victory
Bullock Johnson Outman Wojno
Bumstead LaSata Polehanki Zorn
Chang Lauwers Runestad
Nays—0
Excused—1
Shirkey
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Nesbitt
Senator Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Bumstead offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 68.
A resolution to designate July 2021 as Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month.
Whereas, Michigan’s natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and plentiful waters are enjoyed from Belle Isle to Baraga by millions of residents and visitors and should be preserved and protected for future generations; and
Whereas, Hunters and anglers were among the first conservationists, pushing for active wildlife management and conservation to ensure wildlife flourishes for future generations; and
Whereas, Science-based wildlife management and conservation decisions such as actively enhancing habitat, monitoring wildlife populations, preventing the spread of disease, and regulating hunting and fishing seasons help balance our use of natural resources with the needs of Michigan’s wildlife; and
Whereas, As a result of these protections, regulations, and extensive conservation efforts, Michigan populations of white-tailed deer, grouse, Kirtland’s Warbler, and many other species have rebounded from near extirpation; and
Whereas, Michigan has approximately 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams which provide abundant wildlife habitat; and
Whereas, July 1, 2021, marks the eighty-third anniversary of the effective date for the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, which provides funding for wildlife management projects across the nation through the purchase of hunting equipment; and
Whereas, Hunting and fishing licenses provide tens of millions of dollars each year for wildlife conservation; and,
Whereas, Annually, hunters and anglers contribute $11.2 billion to Michigan’s economy and create 171,000 jobs, making these activities one of the state’s top 10 job-creating industries, according to a recent study by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs; and
Whereas, This year is also
the eighth anniversary of the creation of the Michigan Wildlife Council, a
bipartisan-approved panel entrusted with educating the public about the
importance of wildlife management in preserving Michigan’s outdoor heritage for
future generations; and
Whereas, In large part because of the council’s activities, more Michiganders than ever before are aware of the essential role hunting and fishing play in conserving, managing, and protecting Michigan’s wildlife; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That members of this legislative body designate July 2021 as Michigan Wildlife Conservation Month.
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Bayer was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2b, 33, 35a, 36, 216, 217b, 636, 637, 657, 660, 679a, and 706 (MCL 257.2b, 257.33, 257.35a, 257.36, 257.216, 257.217b, 257.636, 257.637, 257.657, 257.660, 257.679a, and 257.706), section 2b as amended by 2016 PA 332, section 33 as amended by 2018 PA 391, sections 35a and 36 as amended by 2013 PA 231, section 216 as amended by 2020 PA 304, section 217b as amended by 2000 PA 82, section 636 as amended by 2020 PA 263, section 637 as amended by 2018 PA 280, section 657 as amended by 2018 PA 204, and section 660 as amended by 2018 PA 394, and by adding sections 655c and 801m.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3101 (MCL 500.3101), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Victory introduced
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020 PA 259.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development.
A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state from imposing certain restrictions on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, manufacturing, or use of knives or components of knives.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as amended by 2017 PA 199.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural
Resources.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 221 and 310 (MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020 PA 93.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2020 PA 306.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2020 PA 94.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 2, 11, and 32b (MCL 421.2, 421.11, and 421.32b), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 268, section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 72, and section 32b as amended by 2011 PA 269, and by adding section 32e.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator LaSata moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 266.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 31, 683, and 730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a
first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 525 (MCL 436.1525), as amended by 2021 PA 19.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16307a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 4a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 417a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 2125, 3119, 4111, 4113, 4115, and 6137 (MCL 289.2125, 289.3119, 289.4111, 289.4113, 289.4115, and 289.6137), sections 2125 and 4113 as amended by 2015 PA 61, section 3119 as amended by 2018 PA 92, section 4111 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6137 as amended by 2007 PA 114, and by adding section 4118.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 539c (MCL 750.539c).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 103.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 101.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill 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.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10251.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services.
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hollier’s statement is as follows:
On Monday, you’ll have seen the Supreme Court came back with a decision that was very important to me, that was very exciting. I have been the beneficiary of one legal settlement to date. I was written a check after I graduated from college—as many of you know, I played Division I football and ran track—and I got a check because my name, image, and likeness had been used in a video game, a video game that is no longer made. That video game is no longer made because once they realized they would have to pay athletes for the usage of their name, image, and likeness, the business model didn’t make sense for them because they would then have to negotiate, and they didn’t want to negotiate because that would say that me as a person—my name, image, and likeness—was valuable.
You will remember that last session, I introduced legislation to extend a similar level of protection to every Michigan resident, something that is critically important, something that still hasn’t happened yet. In the Supreme Court, it was a unanimous decision and I’m not typically quoting the concurring opinions of Justice Kavanaugh, but he went on to say that in no industry, no business, could a business model be sustained by saying it is critical to their business model by not paying the people who produce.
You will remember last week we celebrated Juneteenth, which was the end of chattel slavery. I am not saying that college athletes are dealing with anything like that. What I am saying is that as a country, as a nation, we are grappling with how do we fund and pay for things that people earn, to treat them in a manner that depicts and recognizes the value they produce. Our country was built on value-added proposition and we all know that the people who make college sports valuable are athletes and that the time they spend getting good at those gifts, that by and large God gave them, it’s fleeting. It’s a very limited amount of time. Some people say, Well, they get the benefit of an education. So does the person who plays the trombone or marches in the band or sings in the choir or does any other thing. It’s just only athletes are precluded from earning based on who they are, from their name, image, and likeness, from getting a job because somebody likes what they do on the field. In this case, that was one of the things that now can change, so you could now hire one of those athletes and say it’s because you like them as a person, because you value what they do and the contributions and sacrifices they made. You couldn’t do that before, so if you went and said, Hey, I’m a big Spartans fan and I want to hire so-and-so to be in my office and work because they want to get into politics afterward, you could not have done that because the NCAA prevented it.
As we look forward and think about all the things this body has to do, as we talk about it, it is going to be critically important that we find more ways and more space to empower people to earn based on who they are. Though the case on Monday was about college sports, the same thing is true about high school students, about middle school kids, and all the like, because no one says to Britney Spears or Justin Bieber, You’re just a kid, you can’t make any money, you should just sing in the school choir. No, they get to be Disney kids, they get to do all of those things and make real life-changing impacts. All of our student-athletes should get that same opportunity and to be people. That hasn’t happened, but as a body we get a chance to do that. It is a growing shift across all the country to empower people to own their name, image, and likeness. When you wonder what your name, image, and likeness is, that is your face, your name, how you play, how you act, and all those kinds of things that you think would just be yours, but when you sign up to play college athletics or plan to play college athletics, you have to sign away those things as a high school athlete, as a college athlete, and in no other business do we require that same level of sacrifice and say, It’s because we believe in the spirit of the game, or, The game will be different if people get paid. This isn’t even talking about paying them to play the sport; this is about allowing them to be paid for using their name, using their image, and using the thing that God gave them the right to do.
Mr. President, I’d ask that my remarks be printed in the Journal and that my colleagues look forward to coming legislation to again increase the capacity for young folks to earn from their name, image, and likeness.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4066 4332 4364 4365 4366 4434 4521 4528 4557 4558 4559 4560 4561 4735 4739 4762 4812 4828
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, June 23:
House Bill Nos. 4462 4658 4724
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, June 22, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 440 at 10:36 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 37 at 10:38 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 155 at 10:40 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 156 at 10:42 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolutions were printed and filed on Thursday, June 17, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559
Senate Resolution Nos. 66 67
House Bill Nos. 5053 5054 5055 5056 5057 5058 5059 5060 5061 5062 5063 5064 5065 5066 5067 5068 5069 5070 5071 5072
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, June 22, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House
Bill Nos. 5073 5074 5075 5076 5077 5078 5079 5080 5081 5082 5083 5084 5085 5086 5087 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kevin Daley
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Daley, Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Agriculture submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Daley (C), Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks
The Committee on Economic and Small Business Development reported
House Bill No. 4063, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 409.102), as amended by 1996 PA 438.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Ken Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic and Small Business Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C), VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 258, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled “An act to define the term “newspaper” as used in the statutes of this state regarding publication of notices,” by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dale W. Zorn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Zorn, Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 259, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1461 (MCL 600.1461); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Dale W. Zorn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Zorn, Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Zorn (C), Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 521, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Curtis S. VanderWall
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators VanderWall, Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators VanderWall (C), Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana and Wojno
The Committee on Education and Career Readiness reported
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311b and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d), section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Lana Theis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Theis, Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss
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 Education and Career Readiness submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Theis (C), Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss
Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, June 24, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, June 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:19 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate