STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 9, 2024.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Alexander—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—excused
Andrews—present Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present
Aragona—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Arbit—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
Beeler—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
BeGole—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Beson—present Glanville—present Miller—present Snyder—present
Bezotte—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bierlein—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Bollin—present Greene, J.—present Mueller—present Steele—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Neeley—present Tate—present
Brabec—present Hall—excused Neyer—present Thompson—present
Breen—present Harris—excused O’Neal—present Tisdel—present
Brixie—present Herzberg—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present
Bruck—present Hill—present Paiz—present VanderWall—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present
Carra—present Hood—present Pohutsky—present Wegela—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present
Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Price—present Whitsett—present
Churches—present Koleszar—present Puri—present Wilson—present
Coffia—present Kuhn—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present
Conlin—present Kunse—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present
DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rogers—present Xiong—present
DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Roth—present Young—present
DeSana—present MacDonell—present Schmaltz—present Zorn—present
Dievendorf—present Maddock—present
e/d/s = entered during session
“Almighty Creator, by Your Grace and Will, we invite Your Holy Presence into this Capitol assembly of the Michigan State Legislature. Please light afresh upon this august body of elected persons as they fervently endeavor to transact Your business during commencement of this House legislative session. I humbly beseech Thee that You reveal Your will for them to hear Your voice clearly and distinctly so that they may serve You, the constituents that elected them, and those who did not elect them.
O Omniscient and Holy Creator, we readily admit that our state representatives are constantly bombarded with many complex issues that directly affect the lives of Michigan citizens. Therefore, Your servant humbly asks You to speak to our legislature’s hearts that they might pursue truth with integrity, and justice with fairness. Crown them with Your anointing so that their hearts, convictions, and aims will remain on the side of truth, justice and righteousness.
Almighty and Omnipotent Creator, Your humble servant asks that You surround our lawmakers with sound counsel from people from all walks of life. Saturate them with people of high moral character and spiritual maturity. Among the many voices which call out to them every day, may they hear Your voice well above all others. As we look to our state legislatures for assurance and guidance, especially during times of great difficulty, shine Your divine lower lights upon our state legislatures so that Michigan citizens may find peace, confidence and comfort in our elected officials’ ability to lead and legislate.
Lastly, Everlasting Creator, I humbly ask that You prepare Your angels of grace, love and mercy to protect our state legislators from evil seen and unseen as they endeavor to return to the locale of their election, their constituents, and to their friends and families. It is in Your most awesome name that Your Servant’s prayer is prayed. And we all said Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Hall, Harris and Schuette be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5147, entitled
A bill to amend 2015 PA 45, entitled “Higher education authorization and distance education reciprocal exchange act,” by repealing section 7 (MCL 390.1697).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Rheingans moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 415, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 12 and 18 (MCL 205.62 and 205.68), as amended by 2022 PA 3.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 416, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL 205.104a and 205.104b), as amended by 2022 PA 4.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 255 out of numerical order.
Reps. Puri, Xiong, Brenda Carter, Young, Brixie, Andrews, Brabec, Fitzgerald, MacDonell, Martus, Tisdel, Kuhn, Steckloff, Dievendorf, Edwards, Byrnes, Miller, McKinney, Pohutsky, Breen, Arbit, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Wilson offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 255.
A resolution to declare May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The state of Michigan is fortunate to be home to more than 420,000 residents of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) descent; and
Whereas, AANHPI comprise one of the fastest growing populations in both the state and the nation, with a thirty-nine percent population growth since 2012. In fact, AANHPI is the largest-growing population in Michigan according to the last U.S. Census; and
Whereas, The Asian and Pacific Island regions are tremendously diverse, with more than thirty countries, numerous languages, and multiple belief systems; and
Whereas, Residents of AANHPI descent in each generation, from the laborers who connected our coasts one and a half centuries ago to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, to the entrepreneurs and engineers who help our economy thrive, and our healthcare professionals who have served to ensure public health during the pandemic, these patriotic Americans have enhanced our culture, quality of life, and economic vitality through leadership, commitments to knowledge, education, and advancement, and dedication to their communities; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan and the United States of America have been enriched by the contributions of AANHPI in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy. Michigan has recognized the contributions AANHPI and other immigrants make to our economy with the establishment of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission and Office of Global Michigan; and
Whereas, The culture and contributions of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island residents will continue to grow in significance as more AANHPI choose to make Michigan their home and as our economy becomes increasingly intertwined with the economies throughout Asia and the Pacific; and
Whereas, AANHPI, through advocating issues of justice and equity, continue to break down the barriers of discrimination, indifference, and intolerance, thereby opening doors for all AANHPI we must also recognize that throughout our history, AANHPI communities have been the target of violence, disenfranchisement, efforts to restrict immigration, and other xenophobic policies at the federal, state, and local level. The echoes of this dark history are evident today in the shameful increase in Anti-Asian hate seen across the country. It is imperative that we confront past and present racism and fight for the safety and inclusion of our AANHPI friends and neighbors.
Whereas, AANHPI residents are proudly served in Michigan by many dedicated organizations, including Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Asian American Citizens for Justice, Asian Center Southeast Michigan and West Michigan, West Michigan Asian Pacific American Association, APIA-Vote Michigan, Rising Voices, Sikh Coalition, Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Michigan, South Asian American Voices for Impact, MI-India Foundation, India League of America-Michigan, Asian Indian Women’s Association of Michigan, and many more; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan takes pride in its cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our AANHPI residents for their lasting, expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2024 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to this state and to this country.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5096, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 8a, and 12 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2686, 125.2688a, and 125.2692), sections 3 and 8a as amended by 2010 PA 277, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 27, section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 118, and section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 83.
(The bill was received from the Senate on March 5, with substitute (S-4), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 6, see House Journal No. 21, p. 185.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-4) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Aiyash Farhat Martus Schmaltz
Andrews Filler McFall Scott
Aragona Fitzgerald McKinney Shannon
Arbit Glanville Mentzer Slagh
Beson Grant Miller Snyder
Bierlein Green, P. Morgan Steckloff
Brabec Haadsma Morse Tate
Breen Herzberg Mueller Tisdel
Brixie Hill Neeley Tsernoglou
Byrnes Hood O’Neal VanderWall
Carter, B. Hope Paiz VanWoerkom
Carter, T. Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Churches Koleszar Price Whitsett
Coffia Kunse Puri Wilson
Conlin Liberati Rheingans Witwer
DeBoer MacDonell Rogers Xiong
Dievendorf Martin Roth Young
Edwards
Nays—38
Alexander DeSana Markkanen Skaggs
Beeler Fink Meerman Smit
BeGole Fox Neyer St. Germaine
Bezotte Friske Outman Steele
Bollin Greene, J. Paquette Thompson
Borton Hoadley Posthumus Wegela
Bruck Johnsen Prestin Wendzel
Carra Kuhn Rigas Wozniak
Cavitt Lightner Schriver Zorn
DeBoyer Maddock
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for
enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5534, entitled
A bill to require the supreme court to analyze certain trial court costs and revenue sources; to develop and recommend a certain trial court fee schedule; to develop and recommend a certain trial court debt collection system; and to develop and recommend certain legislative proposals to change trial court funding.
(The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, vote reconsidered and bill postponed temporarily on April 24, see House Journal No. 34, p. 322.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
Roll Call No. 78 Yeas—56
Aiyash Farhat McFall Scott
Andrews Fitzgerald McKinney Shannon
Arbit Glanville Mentzer Skaggs
Brabec Grant Miller Snyder
Breen Haadsma Morgan Steckloff
Brixie Herzberg Morse Tate
Byrnes Hill Neeley Tsernoglou
Carter, B. Hood O’Neal Wegela
Carter, T. Hope Paiz Weiss
Churches Hoskins Pohutsky Whitsett
Coffia Koleszar Price Wilson
Conlin Liberati Puri Witwer
Dievendorf MacDonell Rheingans Xiong
Edwards Martus Rogers Young
Nays—51
Alexander DeBoyer Maddock Schriver
Aragona DeSana Markkanen Slagh
Beeler Filler Martin Smit
BeGole Fink Meerman St. Germaine
Beson Fox Mueller Steele
Bezotte Friske Neyer Thompson
Bierlein Green, P. Outman Tisdel
Bollin Greene, J. Paquette VanderWall
Borton Hoadley Posthumus VanWoerkom
Bruck Johnsen Prestin Wendzel
Carra Kuhn Rigas Wozniak
Cavitt Kunse Roth Zorn
DeBoer Lightner Schmaltz
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4523, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1093 (MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591.
(The bill was received from the Senate on February 22, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until February 27, see House Journal No. 17, p. 137.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a
majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Aiyash Edwards McFall Shannon
Andrews Farhat McKinney Skaggs
Aragona Filler Mentzer Snyder
Arbit Fitzgerald Miller Steckloff
BeGole Glanville Morgan Tate
Bezotte Grant Morse Tsernoglou
Bierlein Haadsma Neeley Wegela
Brabec Herzberg O’Neal Weiss
Breen Hill Outman Wendzel
Brixie Hood Paiz Whitsett
Byrnes Hope Pohutsky Wilson
Carter, B. Hoskins Price Witwer
Carter, T. Koleszar Puri Wozniak
Churches Liberati Rheingans Xiong
Coffia MacDonell Rogers Young
Conlin Martin Roth Zorn
Dievendorf Martus Scott
Nays—40
Alexander DeSana Lightner Schmaltz
Beeler Fink Maddock Schriver
Beson Fox Markkanen Slagh
Bollin Friske Meerman Smit
Borton Green, P. Mueller St. Germaine
Bruck Greene, J. Neyer Steele
Carra Hoadley Paquette Thompson
Cavitt Johnsen Posthumus Tisdel
DeBoer Kuhn Prestin VanderWall
DeBoyer Kunse Rigas VanWoerkom
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4525, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as added by 2004 PA 224.
(The bill was received from the Senate on February 22, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until February 27, see House Journal No. 17, p. 137.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Aiyash Dievendorf McFall Shannon
Alexander Edwards McKinney Skaggs
Andrews Farhat Mentzer Snyder
Aragona Filler Miller Steckloff
Arbit Fitzgerald Morgan Tate
BeGole Glanville Morse Tisdel
Bezotte Grant Neeley Tsernoglou
Bierlein Haadsma Neyer VanWoerkom
Borton Herzberg O’Neal Wegela
Brabec Hill Outman Weiss
Breen Hood Paiz Wendzel
Brixie Hope Pohutsky Whitsett
Byrnes Hoskins Price Wilson
Carter, B. Koleszar Puri Witwer
Carter, T. Liberati Rheingans Wozniak
Churches MacDonell Rogers Xiong
Coffia Martin Roth Young
Conlin Martus Scott
Nays—36
Beeler Fink Lightner Schmaltz
Beson Fox Maddock Schriver
Bollin Friske Markkanen Slagh
Bruck Green, P. Meerman Smit
Carra Greene, J. Mueller St. Germaine
Cavitt Hoadley Paquette Steele
DeBoer Johnsen Posthumus Thompson
DeBoyer Kuhn Prestin VanderWall
DeSana Kunse Rigas Zorn
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 243.
A resolution to declare May 10, 2024, as Provider Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on May 1, see House Journal No. 37, p. 350.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Wegela, Tsernoglou, Andrews, McFall, Rheingans, Weiss, Churches, MacDonell, Dievendorf, Paiz, Brabec, Edwards, Wilson, McKinney, Rigas, Jaime Greene, Bezotte, Breen, Byrnes, Haadsma, Hill, Liberati and Rogers offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 252.
A resolution to declare May 12, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties; and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia affects an estimated
2-8 percent of the population, often causing significant impairment in daily
functioning; and
Whereas, Awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia among the general public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers is crucial for early diagnosis, effective treatment, and support for individuals living with this condition; and
Whereas, May 12th is recognized internationally as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to educate communities about fibromyalgia and support efforts to improve research, treatment, and quality of life for those affected; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes the importance of raising awareness about fibromyalgia and supporting individuals living with this condition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare May 12, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage all residents, healthcare professionals, organizations, and businesses in Michigan to learn more and raise awareness about fibromyalgia in our communities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Mueller, Alexander, Bezotte, Breen, Byrnes, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Liberati, Lightner, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Weiss and Wilson offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 253.
A resolution to declare May 2024 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Cystic fibrosis, commonly referred to as CF, is a genetic disease affecting approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States living with CF, and approximately 105,000 people having been diagnosed worldwide across 94 countries; and
Whereas, Cystic fibrosis starts in the body with a defective gene that causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, and these secretions produce life-threatening lung infections and obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestine to help break down and absorb food; and
Whereas, More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective gene, approximately 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year with 75 percent being diagnosed before age two and sadly people of color remain underdiagnosed in the United States and the world; and
Whereas, Infant blood screening to detect genetic defects is the most reliable and least costly method to identify persons likely to have CF and early diagnosis permits earlier treatment and enhances quality of life and longevity, the treatments determined by stage and organs effected; and
Whereas, In 1989, scientists made a ground-breaking discovery of the defective CFTR gene responsible for CF. The discovery paved the way for understanding CF at a molecular level leading to development or targeted treatments including the approval of drugs that managed symptoms; and
Whereas, Entering the 2000s, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Therapeutics Development Program made significant investments to which have led to breakthrough drug therapies aimed at the underlying genetic defect; and
Whereas, Innovative treatments and access to care play a critical role for individuals with CF getting the treatments and increasing their quality and life expectancy, which in the United States in 2018 the median survival age was 41 and has now risen to 56 years. While areas of the world without the level of access and care the survival age is 8 years or younger; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan has eight world-class treatment centers specializing in the diagnosis and care of CF and non-profit advocacy groups which have served to care, educate, and raise awareness but also to celebrate the resilience and achievements of those individuals with CF and communities supporting the fight against this challenging disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2024 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Thompson, Mueller, Alexander, St. Germaine, Hall, Bierlein, VanderWall, Bezotte, Breen, Haadsma, Lightner, Rheingans, Rogers and Wilson offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 254.
A resolution to declare May 7-13, 2024, as Fentanyl Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic
opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and 30 to 50 times
more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams—the equivalent of a few grains of
salt—is a potentially lethal dose; and
Whereas, Fentanyl has been increasingly found mixed with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and counterfeit pills, contributing to the current opioid crisis; and
Whereas, Most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous; and
Whereas, The Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels are hiding fentanyl in fake pills that look like prescription medications, such as oxycodone, Xanax, and Percocet. The cartels are also mixing fentanyl powder into other drugs, including cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. Many of the people poisoned by fentanyl had no idea they were even taking it; and
Whereas, The cartels, their members, and their associates continue using social media applications and encrypted communications platforms to sell pills and powders that are advertised as legitimate medications or other substances, but actually contain fentanyl; and
Whereas, The Detroit Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration confiscated 1,168 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, 70% more than it seized the previous year, according to a statement from federal authorities; and
Whereas, Fentanyl has been a significant contributor to the rise in drug overdose deaths in the State of Michigan and across the United States; and
Whereas, Fentanyl-related deaths in Michigan have surged dramatically in recent years, there were 2,539 opioid overdose deaths recorded in Michigan in 2021; and
Whereas, The impact of fentanyl on communities in Michigan has been profound, affecting individuals, families, and neighborhoods across the state; and
Whereas, Raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl is crucial to combating its spread and preventing further loss of lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 7‑13, 2024, as Fentanyl Awareness Week in the State of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Thompson moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 254.
A resolution to declare May 7-13, 2024, as Fentanyl Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, and 30 to 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams—the equivalent of a few grains of salt—is a potentially lethal dose; and
Whereas, Fentanyl has been increasingly found mixed with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and counterfeit pills, contributing to the current opioid crisis; and
Whereas, Most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is distributed through illegal drug markets for its heroin-like effect. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous; and
Whereas, The Detroit Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration confiscated 1,168 pounds of fentanyl in 2023, 70% more than it seized the previous year, according to a statement from federal authorities; and
Whereas, Fentanyl has been a significant contributor to the rise in drug overdose deaths in the State of Michigan and across the United States; and
Whereas, Fentanyl-related deaths in Michigan have surged dramatically in recent years, there were 2,539 opioid overdose deaths recorded in Michigan in 2021; and
Whereas, The impact of fentanyl on communities in Michigan has been profound, affecting individuals, families, and neighborhoods across the state; and
Whereas, Raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl is crucial to combating its spread and preventing further loss of lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 7‑13, 2024, as Fentanyl Awareness Week in the State of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 8:
House Bill No. 5718
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, May 9, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4596 at 9:19 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5103 at 9:21 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, May 9:
Senate Bill Nos. 867 868 869 870 871
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received May 9, 2024 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2024-3
Declaration of State of Emergency
On May 7, 2024, severe weather that included straight-line winds struck the counties of Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass producing damaging winds and at least 2 tornadoes confirmed by radar. These areas saw significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure, downed power lines, and blocked roads. Though response efforts are still underway, initial damage assessments indicate that residents in these counties have suffered serious consequences from this dangerous storm, including severe property damage.
Local officials in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties have taken several actions to respond to the situation including, but not limited to, activating the emergency response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient to address the situation. State assistance and other outside resources are necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm.
Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor. Under the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.403(4), “[t]he governor shall, by executive order or proclamation, declare a state of emergency if he or she finds that an emergency has occurred or that the threat of an emergency exists.”
Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.401 to 30.421, I find it reasonable and necessary to order the following:
1. A state of emergency is declared for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch, and Cass counties.
2. The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Department of State Police must coordinate and maximize all state efforts and may call upon all state departments to use available resources to assist in the designated areas pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.
3. The state of emergency is terminated at such time as the threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist, and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from the effects of this emergency, but in no case later than June 4, 2024, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.
Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 9:31 pm
[SEAL] GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
By the Governor
Jocelyn Benson
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Reps. Martin, Prestin, Markkanen, Cavitt, Jaime Greene and Alexander introduced
House Bill No. 5719, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Bezotte, Slagh, BeGole, Wozniak and Bruck introduced
House Bill No. 5720, entitled
A bill to require the department of military and veterans affairs to make certain mental health and wellness resources available to members of the Michigan National Guard and other military servicemembers.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 5721, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43531 (MCL 324.43531), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Snyder, McFall, Breen, Borton, Liberati, Farhat, Prestin, Markkanen, Brixie and Fitzgerald introduced
House Bill No. 5722, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled “Motor carrier safety act of 1963,” by amending section 2d (MCL 480.12d), as amended by 2011 PA 160.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4343, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
(The bill was received from the Senate on March 14, with substitute (S-2) and full title inserted, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 19, see House Journal No. 25, p. 231.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Aiyash Edwards Martus Scott
Alexander Farhat McFall Shannon
Andrews Filler McKinney Skaggs
Aragona Fink Mentzer Slagh
Arbit Fitzgerald Miller Smit
BeGole Fox Morgan Snyder
Beson Glanville Morse St.
Germaine
Bezotte Grant Mueller Steckloff
Bierlein Green, P. Neeley Steele
Bollin Greene, J. Neyer Tate
Borton Haadsma O’Neal Thompson
Brabec Herzberg Outman Tisdel
Breen Hill Paiz Tsernoglou
Brixie Hood Paquette VanderWall
Bruck Hope Pohutsky VanWoerkom
Byrnes Hoskins Posthumus Wegela
Carter, B. Johnsen Prestin Weiss
Carter, T. Koleszar Price Wendzel
Cavitt Kuhn Puri Whitsett
Churches Kunse Rheingans Wilson
Coffia Liberati Rigas Witwer
Conlin Lightner Rogers Wozniak
DeBoer MacDonell Roth Xiong
Dievendorf Martin Schmaltz Young
Nays—11
Beeler DeSana Maddock Schriver
Carra Friske Markkanen Zorn
DeBoyer Hoadley Meerman
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5522, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 195, entitled “An act entering into the midwestern higher education compact; and for related purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1532).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 82 Yeas—69
Aiyash Farhat McFall Schmaltz
Andrews Filler McKinney Scott
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Shannon
Bollin Glanville Miller Skaggs
Brabec Grant Morgan Snyder
Breen Haadsma Morse Steckloff
Brixie Herzberg Mueller Tate
Bruck Hill Neeley Tisdel
Byrnes Hood Neyer Tsernoglou
Carter, B. Hope O’Neal VanderWall
Carter, T. Hoskins Paiz Wegela
Cavitt Koleszar Pohutsky Weiss
Churches Liberati Prestin Whitsett
Coffia Lightner Price Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Puri Witwer
DeBoer Markkanen Rheingans Xiong
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young
Edwards
Nays—38
Alexander DeSana Maddock Slagh
Aragona Fink Martin Smit
Beeler Fox Meerman St. Germaine
BeGole Friske Outman Steele
Beson Green, P. Paquette Thompson
Bezotte Greene, J. Posthumus VanWoerkom
Bierlein Hoadley Rigas Wendzel
Borton Johnsen Roth Wozniak
Carra Kuhn Schriver Zorn
DeBoyer Kunse
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 227, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 2b, and 2c (MCL 722.111, 722.112b, and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 208, section 2b as amended by 2007 PA 217, and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257.
(The bill was passed on November 8, 2023, see House Journal No. 96 of 2023, p. 2390; returned in accordance with the request of the House, rules suspended, passage reconsidered, substitute (H-1) adopted and bill not passed, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, on January 17, see House Journal No. 3, p. 22.)
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 63 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not pass the bill.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Roll Call No. 83 Yeas—103
Aiyash Dievendorf Martin Scott
Alexander Edwards Martus Shannon
Andrews Farhat McFall Skaggs
Aragona Filler McKinney Slagh
Arbit Fink Meerman Smit
Beeler Fitzgerald Mentzer Snyder
BeGole Fox Miller St. Germaine
Beson Glanville Morgan Steckloff
Bezotte Grant Morse Steele
Bierlein Green, P. Mueller Tate
Bollin Greene, J. Neeley Thompson
Borton Haadsma Neyer Tisdel
Brabec Herzberg O’Neal Tsernoglou
Breen Hill Outman VanderWall
Brixie Hoadley Paiz VanWoerkom
Bruck Hood Paquette Wegela
Byrnes Hope Pohutsky Weiss
Carter, B. Hoskins Posthumus Wendzel
Carter, T. Johnsen Prestin Whitsett
Cavitt Koleszar Price Wilson
Churches Kuhn Puri Witwer
Coffia Kunse Rheingans Wozniak
Conlin Liberati Rigas Xiong
DeBoer Lightner Rogers Young
DeBoyer MacDonell Roth Zorn
DeSana Markkanen Schmaltz
Nays—4
Carra Friske Maddock Schriver
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Aiyash moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 2b, and 2c (MCL 722.111, 722.112b, and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 173, section 2b as amended by 2007 PA 217, and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 518, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2020 PA 316.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 84 Yeas—107
Aiyash Dievendorf Markkanen Schriver
Alexander Edwards Martin Scott
Andrews Farhat Martus Shannon
Aragona Filler McFall Skaggs
Arbit Fink McKinney Slagh
Beeler Fitzgerald Meerman Smit
BeGole Fox Mentzer Snyder
Beson Friske Miller St. Germaine
Bezotte Glanville Morgan Steckloff
Bierlein Grant Morse Steele
Bollin Green, P. Mueller Tate
Borton Greene, J. Neeley Thompson
Brabec Haadsma Neyer Tisdel
Breen Herzberg O’Neal Tsernoglou
Brixie Hill Outman VanderWall
Bruck Hoadley Paiz VanWoerkom
Byrnes Hood Paquette Wegela
Carra Hope Pohutsky Weiss
Carter, B. Hoskins Posthumus Wendzel
Carter, T. Johnsen Prestin Whitsett
Cavitt Koleszar Price Wilson
Churches Kuhn Puri Witwer
Coffia Kunse Rheingans Wozniak
Conlin Liberati Rigas Xiong
DeBoer Lightner Rogers Young
DeBoyer MacDonell Roth Zorn
DeSana Maddock Schmaltz
Nays—0
In The Chair: Pohutsky
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 House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Andrews moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:20 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives