STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—present
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—present Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present
Senator Dan Lauwers of the 25th District offered the following invocation:
Lord of all creation, we turn to You in humility. Bless this chamber and those who work here. Keep them and their families healthy and safe. Lord, bless the Governor and the members and the staff on the Appropriations Committees, and grant them discernment as they finalize our state’s funding priorities. Finally, Lord, please watch over and bless all those who work for the Legislative Service Bureau—God knows they have a tremendous task before them if we are to complete this budget in the next two weeks. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
State Court Administrative Office
June 11, 2024
Attached please find a memo regarding the Community Dispute Resolution Program’s 2023 Annual Report.
Thank you,
Thomas P. Boyd
State Court Administrator
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 747, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 747
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Anthony, Santana and Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator
Geiss.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Polehanki as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 747, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled “An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 657, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 658, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452.
Substitute (S-1).
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223, and by adding section 5712.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Hertel introduced
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7j, and 8 (MCL 722.622, 722.627j, and 722.628), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 67, section 7j as amended by 2022 PA 64, and section 8 as amended by 2022 PA 65.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Hertel introduced
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41 and 43e (MCL 38.1341 and 38.1343e), section 41 as amended by 2023 PA 198 and section 43e as amended by 2012 PA 300.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Shink, Geiss and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 423 (MCL 750.423), as amended by 2012 PA 360.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Shink, Geiss and Bayer introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 9 of chapter VIIA (MCL 767A.9), as added by 1995 PA 148.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Shink, Geiss, Bayer and Santana introduced
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding sections 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, and 36g to chapter VIII.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno and Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Santana, Hertel, Wojno and Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 461 (MCL 330.1461), as amended by 2018 PA 593, and by adding section 1021 and chapter 10A.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Irwin, Hertel, Santana and Wojno introduced
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Health Policy.
Senators Wojno, Hertel, Santana and Irwin introduced
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 473 (MCL 330.1473), as amended by 2018 PA 593.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:22 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
During the recess, Senator McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senate Bill No. 747
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4605, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 12.252), the title as amended by 2005 PA 232 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of General Orders.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 129
Senate Resolution No. 131
Senate Resolution No. 132
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Chang, Bayer, Shink, Irwin, Cherry, Cavanagh, Webber, Runestad and Singh offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 129.
A resolution to reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan, and to continue our support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.
Whereas, The United States and Taiwan possess
shared ideals and values of freedom, democracy, human rights, rule of law, and
prosperity. Furthermore, the United States has been one of Taiwan’s largest
trading partners. Taiwan imports billions of dollars’ worth of agricultural
products from the United States; and
Whereas, In May 2023, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation signed a historic memorandum of understanding with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago. Within this memorandum, the two entities recognized their economic and academic connections and their shared objective of deepening their economic development cooperation and trade relationship, to create jobs in both Michigan and Taiwan; and
Whereas, Cooperation between Michigan and Taiwan is important for resilient, diverse, and secure supply chains that benefit people in both places. Moreover, collaboration between Michiganders and Taiwanese citizens and a greater exchange of information, alongside academic partnerships to develop talent and research capabilities, could accelerate the pace of technological innovation and help our people thrive; and
Whereas, In September 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Taiwan for the first time, and she returned there in March 2024 to announce the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office. This new office is vital to strengthening the relationship between Michigan and Taiwan, and has already spurred investment by Taiwanese automotive suppliers in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, These most recent connections build upon a well-established foundation of collaboration between Taiwan and the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Education and the Taiwanese Ministry of Education have had an English and Chinese language teacher exchange program since 2006, and the Taiwan Friendship Caucus in the Michigan Legislature seeks to further strengthen ties between our people, governments, and economies; and
Whereas, The United States government has taken steps to foster a closer relationship with Taiwan. Congress has appropriated funds for aid to Taiwan on multiple occasions. In March 2024, Congress provided over 300 million dollars in aid to Taiwan, and in April 2024, Congress appropriated almost two billion dollars for Taiwan to replenish defense equipment and reimburse the U.S. Department of Defense for its services. Under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States are negotiating a series of bilateral trade agreements, the first of which was signed in June 2023 and implemented by legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President in August 2023. Negotiations for a second agreement are ongoing; and
Whereas, Notwithstanding this progress, the United States could go further to enhance its connections with Taiwan. The bilateral trade agreements with Taiwan could be more expansive, and the United States should encourage Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations; and
Whereas, Taiwan has a policy of “steadfast diplomacy,” under which the government aims for mutual benefit and peace, and builds sustainable partnerships with Taiwan’s diplomatic allies and countries that share Taiwan’s values; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening and deepening the ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan; and be it further
Resolved, That we endorse the ongoing work of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago to increase awareness about Taiwan across the Midwest; and be it further
Resolved, That we continue to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations that impact the health, safety, and well-being of the people of Taiwan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senators Geiss and Wojno was named co-sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang’s statement is as follows:
Today we have an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to strengthening the ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan, and to continue our support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. I am a proud daughter of Taiwanese American immigrants who strongly believe in democracy, freedom, human rights, and the opportunity for prosperity for every person.
Over the past year, Michigan and Taiwan have implemented historic steps that we celebrate within the resolution before us today. Last year, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago. Within that memorandum, our state and Taiwan expressed a shared objective of economic development cooperation and trade relationships to create jobs in both places. The memorandum noted that cooperation between Michigan and Taiwan is critical for resilient, diverse, and secure supply chains, and that academic partnerships can further develop talent and research capabilities and accelerate technological innovation.
Last fall, Governor Gretchen Whitmer
visited Taiwan for the first time, and then a few months ago she returned to
announce the opening of the first ever Michigan Taiwan Office. This new office
is vital to strengthening the relationship between Michigan and Taiwan and has
already spurred investment by Taiwanese automotive suppliers in Michigan.
In April, the United States Congress appropriated almost $2 billion for Taiwan to replenish defense support, and negotiations for a second bilateral trade agreement are ongoing. We hope that these agreements will be expansive and hope that our country will encourage Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations.
Tomorrow we are excited that the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago will be visiting Michigan again as a part of their continued work to increase awareness about Taiwan across the Midwest. This resolution is another step forward to reaffirm our friendship and growing connection between Michigan and Taiwan, and to reiterate our support for the health, safety, and well-being of people in Taiwan.
Senator Johnson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 130.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation creating an efficient system to ensure that citizens are not registered to vote in multiple states.
Whereas, Accurate voter rolls are critical to the integrity of the elections process. Maintaining accurate records reduces the risk of fraudulent voting, and it can make the task of election administrators easier. The elimination of duplicate registrations reduces the volume of records that election officials are responsible for reviewing, thereby facilitating future efforts at voter roll maintenance; and
Whereas, Reports show that there may be millions of people who are registered to vote in multiple states. For instance, a 2012 Pew study found that around 2.75 million people appeared to be registered to vote in more than one state. More recently, the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program indicated that there were upwards of 7 million potential duplicate registrations in an analysis of voter registration records across 28 states in 2017. And, in 2022, the Electronic Registration Information Center identified over 2.4 million voter registrations in 31 states and the District of Columbia that seemed to be out of date because a voter had moved across state lines. While state election officials regularly work to clean voter rolls of those who have moved away, and some states compare their voter registration lists to identify duplicate registrations, the problem persists; and
Whereas, To efficiently mitigate the problem of duplicate voter registrations, a federal approach is necessary. In 2012, then-U.S. Representative Candice Miller of Michigan introduced the Voter Registration Integrity Act to deal with this issue. Under the legislation, state motor vehicle agencies would have been required to ask driver’s license applicants if they reside or resided in another state, and, if so, ask whether the applicant intends to register to vote in the new state. If the individual intends to register to vote in the state where they are applying for a driver’s license, the state motor vehicle authority would notify the individual’s previous state of residence of the individual’s decision. This bill presents a framework for a smart, national approach to fixing this problem; and
Whereas, This legislation has now been reintroduced in the current session of Congress by U.S. Representative Lisa McClain of Michigan as the Voter Registration Efficiency Act, H.R. 2566. This legislation lays out a process for election officials to be notified when an individual no longer intends for a state to serve as the individual’s residence for voter registration purposes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to enact the Voter Registration Efficiency Act, H.R. 2566, or similar legislation to create an efficient system to ensure that citizens are not registered to vote in multiple states; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Singh moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Webber was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Hauck offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 131.
A resolution to designate May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Whereas, Michigan has 236,902 registered
motorcycles and 609,401 individuals who have operator licenses with a
motorcycle endorsement; and
Whereas, The safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of special skills developed through a combination of training and expertise, the use of good judgment, plus a thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements; and
Whereas, The use of proper protective riding apparel is an important part of a motorcycle operator’s responsibility; and
Whereas, Motorcycle safety awareness advocacy is a cooperative effort to decrease the number of injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycling; and
Whereas, The promotion of motorcycle rider education programs available through the Michigan Department of State, including recommendations that motorcycle operators wear the proper gear, in addition to driving their vehicles defensively and cautiously, is intended to reduce the number of crashes; and
Whereas, The emergence of spring is synonymous with the return of motorcycle enthusiasts to our state’s roadways. Throughout Michigan, motorcyclists have been on the cutting edge of supporting the wise and sensible use of this enjoyable mode of travel; and
Whereas, Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities make it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety. It is also important to remind other drivers that highway safety is beneficial to all parties traveling on public roadways; and
Whereas, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to wear proper protective riding attire, maintain their motorcycles using safety and maintenance checks found in the owner’s manual, abide by the laws of the road, and implement operating techniques providing an additional standard of safety; and
Whereas, Car and truck drivers are informed of the fact that motorcyclists are resuming their travels on our public roadways and each is advised to be exceptionally vigilant and watchful when approaching or passing a motorcycle on the highway and to “look twice to save a life”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. We encourage all of Michigan’s citizens to participate in the aims and goals of this effort.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Geiss, Webber and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hauck’s statement is as follows:
Today I rise to ask for your support in designating this as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month aims to decrease injuries and fatalities through education and advocacy. By promoting rider education programs and emphasizing the importance of wearing protective gear, we can significantly reduce the number of crashes. As spring returns, so do motorcycle enthusiasts to our roadways. With nearly 237,000 registered motorcycles and 600,000 licensed operators, it’s imperative that we remind all drivers to be vigilant and to look twice to save lives.
Senator Geiss offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 132.
A resolution to commemorate June 12, 2024, as Loving Day.
Whereas, Mildred and Richard Loving were an interracial couple who were married in Washington D.C., in 1958, but were banned from marrying in their home state of Virginia, where interracial marriage was illegal at the time; and
Whereas, The Lovings were arrested five weeks after their marriage, found guilty of violating the Act to Preserve Racial Integrity, and banned from the state of Virginia for 25 years; and
Whereas, The Lovings challenged this ruling five years into their 25 year sentence and their case was taken up by the American Civil Liberties Union; and
Whereas, Loving v. Virginia worked its way through the judicial system until the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided in 1967 that the Lovings’ marriage should be upheld; and
Whereas, The Virginia statute was found unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution which forbids states from restricting basic rights of citizens or other persons; and
Whereas, Laws banning interracial
marriages were found similarly unconstitutional and struck down in 16 remaining
states that observed them; and
Whereas, In 2004, Loving Day was founded and has garnered support from thousands of people domestically and internationally, and from organizations and publications; and
Whereas, Loving Day celebrations aim to create a common connection between multiracial communities, groups, and individuals; and
Whereas, The mission of Loving Day is to fight racial prejudice, promote tolerance, awareness, and understanding through education, and foster supportive multicultural communities; and
Whereas, Loving Day seeks to commemorate and celebrate the United States Supreme Court’s 1967 ruling, keeping its importance fresh in the minds of a generation that has grown up with interracial relationships being legal, as well as to explore issues facing couples currently in interracial relationships; and
Whereas, Michigan has long celebrated and enjoyed this freedom since it became state law in 1883 by repeal of the 1838 Miscegenation Act; and
Whereas, We recognize the importance of diversity, acceptance, and the right to love freely without boundaries; and
Whereas, We now advance through the 21st century as a multiracial and multicultural society and realize that we must find a common vision from our interwoven past to build a society free of racism for the benefit of our collective future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate June 12, 2024, as Loving Day. We promote unity among all people.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Wojno was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 747
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 747, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 241 Yeas—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Nays—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4331
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was announced:
House Bill No. 4331, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was announced:
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4q (MCL 117.4q), as amended by 2013 PA 188.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 539
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 539, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).
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. 242 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4519, entitled
A bill to designate May 2 of each year as Negro Leagues Day.
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. 243 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 878, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 244 (MCL 257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231.
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. 244 Yeas—38
Albert Daley Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Geiss McBroom Santana
Bellino Hauck McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5043 5044 5379 5393 5737 5747
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, June 11, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Committee Reports
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 486, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, and 16 (MCL 125.2302, 125.2303, 125.2304, 125.2305, 125.2306, 125.2307, 125.2314, and 125.2316), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 33, sections 4 and 16 as amended by 2015 PA 40, sections 5 and 6 as amended by 2006 PA 328, and section 7 as amended by 2009 PA 215, and by adding sections 16b and 16c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 487, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 17, 18, 25, 28, 28a, and 29 (MCL 125.2317, 125.2318, 125.2325, 125.2328, 125.2328a, and 125.2329), section 17 as amended by 2015 PA 40, section 25 as amended by 2016 PA 410, section 28 as amended by 1993 PA 241, and section 28a as added by 1988 PA 337, and by adding section 28d.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 488, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 30j.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 489, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 35, 43, and 48 (MCL 125.2335, 125.2343, and 125.2348), sections 43 and 48 as amended by 2015 PA 40, and by adding section 30m.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 490, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 4a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 872, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss and Damoose
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 5384, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 5385, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 5386, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 771, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018 PA 139.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
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. 897, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 2b.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 5203, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 730, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 731, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA 434.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 732, entitled
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
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 Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, June 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Elections and Ethics – Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Energy and Environment – Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Labor – Thursday, June 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:00 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate