No. 6

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

101st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Alexander—present                             Horn—present                                 Polehanki—present

Ananich—present                                Huizenga—present                           Runestad—present

Barrett—excused                                 Irwin—present                                 Santana—present

Bayer—present                                    Johnson—present                             Schmidt—present

Bizon—present                                    LaSata—present                              Shirkey—present

Brinks—present                                   Lauwers—present                            Stamas—present

Bullock—present                                 MacDonald—present                       Theis—present

Bumstead—present                              McBroom—present                          VanderWall—present

Chang—present                                   McCann—present                            Victory—present

Daley—present                                    McMorrow—excused                       Wojno—present

Geiss—present                                    Moss—present                                 Wozniak—present

Hertel—present                                   Nesbitt—present                              Zorn—present

Hollier—present                                  Outman—present                            


 

Senator John Bizon, M.D. of the 19th District offered the following invocation:

Dear heavenly Father, we appeal to You this day and acknowledge that You are the awesome God, the only true God, the Creator and Master of the universe. We are mere men and women and admit our limitations and weakness. Therefore, we look to You to guide our hand in the decisions made in this house.

We pray for Your peace. Your holy Word says in Luke 10:5-6, “But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you.” Therefore, we declare shalom or peace to this house. May this leadership find the peace of God and follow that peace.

We pray for Your wisdom. Your holy Word says in James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” Therefore, we ask for Your wisdom to do what is right in Your sight. We know that You are not the author of confusion; help us to see clearly the straight path.

We pray for Your courage and strength. In praying for courage and strength, two verses come to mind—Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” and 1 Corinthians 16:13, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

We ask, heavenly Father, that You would strengthen the righteous. Give them the moral courage to prevail. May Your will be done. John 14:13, “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” In Jesus’ holy name we pray. Amen.

 

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

 

Senator Shirkey entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Schmidt entered the Senate Chamber.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Sylvia Santana

January 25, 2022

Please add my name as co-sponsor of Senate Bill 642. Please feel free to contact my office at senssantana@senate.michigan.gov or 517-373-0990, if you have any questions. I appreciate your attention in this matter.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Sylvia A. Santana

                                                                                       State Senator

                                                                                       District 3

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Lana Theis

January 25, 2022

Per Senate Rule 3.105 I request to be added as a cosponsor to Senate Bill 24.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Lana Theis

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

January 21, 2022

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 380 of 1965, MCL 16.279:

Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development

Ms. Juliette King-McAvoy of 5456 Church Road, Central Lake, Michigan 49622, county of Antrim, succeeding Timothy Boring who has resigned, appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2023.

Ms. Monica Wyant of 934 Ogden Avenue, S.E., East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, succeeding Dru Montri whose term has expired, appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025.

 

January 21, 2022

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:

Michigan Asparagus Marketing Advisory Board

Mr. Dwight Fuehring of 5673 W. Taylor Road, Mears, Michigan 49436, county of Oceana, reappointed to represent Northern-Central Michigan growers, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring November 13, 2024.

Mr. Kyle R. Weber of 8110 N. Branch Road, Watervliet, Michigan 49098, county of Berrien, reappointed to represent growers-at-large, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring November 13, 2024.

 

January 21, 2022

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 114 of 1965, MCL 290.553 and 290.554:

Michigan Bean Commission

Mr. Greg Ackerman of 5486 Dixon Road, Vassar, Michigan 48768, county of Tuscola, reappointed to represent District 3 growers, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024.

Mr. Allen Bischer of 5072 Finkle Road, Minden City, Michigan 48456, county of Huron, reappointed to represent District 5 growers, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024.

Mr. Neil French of 265 Markel Road, Munger, Michigan 48747, county of Bay, reappointed to represent processors, shippers, and handlers, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024.

Mr. Clinton Stoutenburg of 70 N. Stoutenburg Road, Sandusky, Michigan 48471, county of Sanilac, reappointed to represent District 4 growers, for a term commencing January 21, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Advice and Consent.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.

 

10:40 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.

 

During the recess, Senators Santana, Ananich and LaSata entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4188, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017 PA 92.

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 Appropriations.

House Bill No. 4277, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.

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. 4278, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2018 PA 349.

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. 4279, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602c, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.602c, 257.732, and 257.907), section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160, and section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382.

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. 5117, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 3206 (MCL 700.3206), as amended by 2020 PA 246.

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. 5541, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 931, 934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and 600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86 and section 934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and by adding section 935.

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

General Orders

 

 

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 Huizenga
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 with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 642, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 706, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2b, 642, 665, and 665a (MCL 257.2b, 257.642, 257.665, and 257.665a), sections 2b and 665 as amended and section 665a as added by 2016 PA 332 and section 642 as amended by 2012 PA 498, and by adding sections 665c, 665d, and 666a.

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

 

 

Senator Lauwers moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the
following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 103

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

 

 

Senators LaSata, Lauwers, Wozniak, Daley, Wojno, Bizon, Horn, Huizenga, Barrett, MacDonald, Johnson, Theis, Hertel, VanderWall and Schmidt offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 103.

A resolution to recognize January 30-February 5, 2022, as Catholic Schools Week.

Whereas, There are 47,842 students attending 215 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state; and

Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan states that, “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged”; and

Whereas, Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting their local public schools through their taxes; and

Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools; and

Whereas, Taking into account Michigan’s minimum public school foundation allowance of $8,700 per pupil, Catholic schools save taxpayers more than $416 million in state spending annually; and

Whereas, Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people, making them responsible citizens of our state and nation; and

Whereas, Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic and economically disadvantaged, identifying that a good education remains the single best way out of poverty; and

Whereas, With traditionally high academic standards, high graduation rates, and commitment to community service, Catholic schools and their graduates make a positive contribution to society; and

Whereas, January 30-February 5, 2022, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with the theme “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and

Whereas, The common good of the state of Michigan is strengthened through the continued existence of Catholic schools; and

Whereas, Catholic schools are committed to producing graduates who hold community service and “helping others” among their core values; and

Whereas, Catholic schools create a supportive partnership with each student’s family, while also encouraging parental involvement in their children’s education, so that Catholic students form productive lives that benefit future generations; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize January 30-February 5, 2022, as Catholic Schools Week; and be it further

Resolved, That we support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence and the key role Catholic schools play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senator Stamas was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator LaSata’s statement is as follows:

I stand today to share with you the importance of Michigan’s Catholic schools and bring attention to the work they do educating students in every corner of the state. Michigan is home to 215 Catholic elementary and high schools that span many of our districts and provide an education and instill lifelong values to nearly 48,000 students. Catholic schools emphasize not only the importance of education but also the development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people. They encourage students to help others and to give back to their communities. These core values set graduates up for a lifetime of success in both their personal and professional lives. As a former teacher and graduate of Lake Michigan Catholic Schools in St. Joseph, I’m grateful to have the opportunity to pass along the same values that were taught to me as an alumna.
I remember transferring to Lake Michigan Catholic in high school and one of my first memories was walking up to a door and having another student, a young man, hold the door for me and I thought, What are you doing? It was very nice and that’s just an example of what is taught in Catholic schools. Students getting along, looking out for one another, I admire their comradery among the students.

Senate Resolution No. 103 recognizes the excellent work Michigan’s Catholic school administrators and teachers perform on a daily basis by declaring January 30 through February 5, 2022, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. As a former Catholic school student teacher and parent, I know firsthand the outstanding work these professionals do to educate and support students. The teachers, the administrators, the parents work together for the best interest of the students. I hope you will all join me in applauding the dedication of Catholic schools, their leaders and staff, and recognizing the key role Catholic schools play, and promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students and families.

Mr. President, I thank you for your time and ask that my colleagues please consider this resolution.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

Senators Hollier, Runestad and Geiss asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hollier’s statement is as follows:

I just want to take a moment to recognize that I lost a dear friend this week. We all know Ken Cole, whom many of you had the occasion to work with and serve with, passed on Sunday. He had been dealing with health challenges over the last year. He was one of the first people I met when I started working in the Legislature. He’s my fraternity brother, and he was the kind of person who cared about the issues he came to lobby about, who cared about the people he worked with, and I’m eternally grateful and a better person and man and legislator because he was there for me as a staffer. Literally, one of my first couple weeks, he came and spoke to me and talked to me about what I needed to do. There weren’t that many Black faces, particularly in the advocacy space, and he was always one who was prepared and taught me how to do these things. Every day I legislate, every day I operate in this space, it comes from the lessons he taught me about being prepared.

What you’ll always remember about Ken is that he had a big old smile and a giant stack of paper. We all know we’ve moved into a world of technology, but that man was carrying 17 copies of 75 different things to tell you about it and was quoting charts and tables and all kinds of things because he knew data mattered and he represented people who mattered. He represented the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District, and a host of issues and things that are relevant in my community. People who were relevant, people who mattered, and when he talked to you, he had all the numbers and charts and data, but he talked to you about the impact it was going to have on people. He leaves a gap we can’t fill, but I hope as you think about the policies we’re doing this year, that you think about how he would have talked to you, that you have his voice in your ear as we think about state appropriations for people, for taking care of folks who grew up in neighborhoods like I did, like we did, and communities that need things and places that require good government to succeed and to be successful. Without him here and his big smile and that lean he does, we won’t have that same voice advocating for people; we won’t have that same voice and same person who’s in your ear who is working to advance the issues that are going to come before this body and this state.

I know I will carry him with me because of the lessons he taught me, because of the voice I will always hear from him and around him, and I hope you all will too—that you’ll think about the moments you had with Ken, that you reach out to his family and support them with your prayers and your thoughts—but that you’ll continue to do the work.

 

Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:

At the University of Michigan, after it was revealed that former undersecretary Martin Philbert was discovered using his position to coerce women working with him to have sex, a policy was put into effect that, “[a] Supervisor may not, implicitly or explicitly, initiate or attempt to initiate an Intimate Relationship with a Supervisee over whom they exercise supervisory authority.” The policy also stated that these relationships must be disclosed and a plan developed and monitored. Failure to report the relationship is a serious offense and disciplinary cause up to and including dismissal. University of Michigan President Schlissel was all about the implementation of this policy.

But then, recently reports surfaced that President Schlissel had been fired by the university board for what the Detroit News described as a series of inappropriate e-mails exchanged with a subordinate employee.
I guess the good president adhered to the old maxim, What is good for thee is not good for me. This all occurred on the heels of the University of Michigan agreeing to pay $9.2 million to eight women whom former Provost Martin Philbert allegedly sexually assaulted during his tenure. If that wasn’t enough, yesterday I read in the Detroit News that no less than seven sex scandals have emerged at the university under Schlissel. Need I remind all of us here that October 5, just a few days after the Legislature completed its work funding the state for this fiscal year, the University of Michigan announced they had already inked a contract with President Schlissel on September 23. According to an October 20 Detroit News article entitled “UM President Mark Schlissel’s exit deal among most ‘lucrative’ ever, experts say,” President Schlissel negotiated the mother of all golden parachutes. In fact, one expert in the article said it was not golden, it was a platinum parachute. At the same time, the Legislature was still debating budgets and university lobbyists were asking for increases in state tax dollars for the school, President Schlissel had already fleeced the taxpayers of Michigan for at least another $700,000 in new compensation. This deal could end up costing as much as $10 million when all is said and done.

Mr. President, I’m concerned that this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this kind of blatant abuse of taxpayer dollars by the leadership of many of our state’s universities. I believe that the overall administrative costs at our universities are far, far higher than the average citizen in this state would ever find acceptable. Folks, we have been robbed and the taxpayers of Michigan need representation. I propose that we send a message to these universities who are laughing at us as they take our money to pay out these outrageous platinum payouts to these chameleons and crooks.

Let’s put a bill on the Governor’s desk that ends the unconscionable robbery these universities are performing on another group of our students—our kids. As you know, some of the money paid to Dr. Schlissel and his irresponsible and unaccountable friends is coming from K-12 student funds, and in 2022 we sent over $360 million School Aid dollars to these reckless universities. Universities tell us one sob story after another about how they’re broke and they couldn’t possibly survive unless they take this money meant for the kindergarteners and other K-12 and send it instead to them. We must send them a strong message and end this raid by universities on public school funds.

 

Senator Geiss’ statement is as follows:

So we all know the tragedy that occurred on November 30th at Oxford High and it still resonates across our state. What you guys might not know or be aware of is that yesterday, for the second time in two months, well the first time I didn’t have to rush home, but this time I had to rush home because I got a text from my son that said, We’re on lock down again, I love you. It’s the kind of message that you receive and your heart sinks and you stop what you are doing, grab your coat, grab your stuff and hightail it out of here or wherever it is that you are. The things that go through your mind are, Are they okay? What’s going on? What are the updates? My husband and I are on the phone, him trying to tell me, let me know what the news was. Over and over again you’re wondering and it is devastating. The kids are okay just so you guys know. They were released, they’re back in school today. But again, the reason for the lockdown was the threat of gun violence, to harm the student body, faculty, and staff that work there.

I want you guys to know, I want everyone here to know and understand this stuff is real and I’m not the only person in the state impacted. Of course every single parent at the high school my child goes to was impacted by this. This is something that is happening every day, over and over in high schools across this country, but in our state. I really hope as we get through our legislative weeks that we take some serious action around addressing mental health in school and those mental health supports. The kids are not okay and the fact they are kids who are making decisions to make these threats—our police department responded, we have a school resource officer in our school, so the response was quick and swift. However, we shouldn’t have been at that point so I urge us to be able to come together, to be able to make sure that we are providing adequate, more than adequate mental health resources and people so that our kids have someone to talk to and figure things out before they want to start turning to violence.

I know we talk a lot about hardening our schools from external threats, an external threat is one thing; when it’s coming from inside your school community, your school family, it’s a whole different level entirely. So I hope that is something that we can be focused on among the things, among the good things we could do for our communities. For our K through 12 students as making sure that we are putting in those resources, that investment, and getting those adult humans who can help them with whatever traumas it is. Adolescence is hard enough, we all remember, but to deal with traumas that are making them turn or want to turn to violence, that is incredibly disruptive and then causes more trauma amongst the other students.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, January 25:

House Bill Nos.     4188   4277   4278   4279  5117  5541

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, January 25, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      846    847

Senate Resolution No.     102

House Bill Nos.     5682   5683   5684   5685  5686   5687  5688

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 742, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 445.571 to 445.576) by adding sections 4c and 4d.

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

                                                                                          Aric Nesbitt

                                                                                          Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5062, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 521a (MCL 436.1521a), as amended by 2014 PA 270.

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, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5090, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 551 (MCL 436.1551), as amended by 2021 PA 64.

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, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

House Bill No. 5260, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 248l (MCL 257.248l), as added by 2018 PA 420.

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.

                                                                                          Aric Nesbitt

                                                                                          Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senator Theis

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Lauwers (C), Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks and Bullock

Excused: Senators Barrett and McMorrow

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, January 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Energy and Technology Tuesday, February 1, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, January 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

 

Judiciary and Public Safety Thursday, January 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
(517) 373-5312

 

Local Government Thursday, January 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

 

Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate