STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, July 20, 2023.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Motions and Communications
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
June 26, 2023
In accordance with the requirements of Section
46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph
16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of
Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2020-002-HS
(Secretary of State
Filing #23-06-09) on this date at 11:25 a.m. for the Department of Health and
Human Services entitled,
“Child Placing Agencies.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
June 26, 2023
In accordance with the requirements of Section
46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph
16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Office of
Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2021-051-LR
(Secretary of State
Filing #23-06-10) on this date at 12:41 p.m. for the Department of Licensing
and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Pharmacy - Pharmacist Continuing Education.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
June 26, 2023
In accordance with the requirements of
Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and
paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan
Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule
#2021-090-LR (Secretary of State
Filing #23-06-11) on this date at 1:37 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Substance Use Disorder Service Programs.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
Sincerely,
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State
Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Time: 11:24 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 367 (Public Act No. 81), being
An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 570, 662, 668b, 674, 736b, 736c, 736d, 736e, 764a, 764b, 764d, 765, 765a, 765b, 768, 769, 795b, 797a, 798b, and 805 (MCL 168.570, 168.662, 168.668b, 168.674, 168.736b, 168.736c, 168.736d, 168.736e, 168.764a, 168.764b, 168.764d, 168.765, 168.765a, 168.765b, 168.768, 168.769, 168.795b, 168.797a, 168.798b, and 168.805), section 570 as amended by 2017 PA 113, section 662 as amended by 2022 PA 219, section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614, sections 674 and 764b as amended by 2018 PA 120, sections 736b, 736c, 736d, and 736e as amended by 2018 PA 190, section 764a as amended by 2023 PA 25, section 764d as added by 2020 PA 95, sections 765 and 765b as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 765a as amended by 2020 PA 177, section 769 as amended by 1995 PA 261, sections 795b and 798b as amended by 1990 PA 109, section 797a as amended by 1996 PA 583, and section 805 as amended by 2000 PA 207, and by adding sections 8, 523b, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d, 720e, 720f, 720g, 720h, 720i, 720j, 765c, and 768a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:20 a.m.)
Time: 11:26 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 370 (Public Act No. 82), being
An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 759, 761, and 766 (MCL 168.759, 168.761, and 168.766), sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302 and section 766 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 766a and 766b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the
Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:22 a.m.)
Time: 11:30 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 339 (Public Act No. 84), being
An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 764c (MCL 168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:26 a.m.)
Time: 11:36 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 373 (Public Act No. 87), being
An act to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:32 a.m.)
Time: 11:40 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 289 (Public Act No. 89), being
An act to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans; to create brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization, redevelopment, and reuse of certain property, including, but not limited to, tax reverted, blighted, or functionally obsolete property; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178, sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46, sections 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020 PA 259, and sections 13c and 14a as amended by 2021 PA 138.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:36 a.m.)
Time: 11:42 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 129 (Public Act No. 90), being
An act to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans; to create brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization, redevelopment, and reuse of certain property, including, but not limited to, tax reverted, blighted, or functionally obsolete property; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,” by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14, 14a, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and 125.2666), the title as amended by 2003 PA 259, section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178, sections 8, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020 PA 259, sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46, sections 13c and 14a as amended by 2021 PA 138, and section 14 as amended by 2016 PA 471.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:38 a.m.)
Time: 11:44 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 130 (Public Act No. 91), being
An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7gg (MCL 211.7gg), as added by 2003 PA 261.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:40 a.m.)
Time: 11:46 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 131 (Public Act No. 92), being
An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 4dd (MCL 205.94dd), as added by 2017 PA 49.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:42 a.m.)
Time: 11:48 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 132 (Public Act No. 93), being
An act to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.54d), as amended by 2017 PA 48.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:44 a.m.)
Time: 11:50 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 326 (Public Act No. 94), being
An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2023 PA 21.
(Filed with the
Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:46 a.m.)
Time: 11:52 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 141 (Public Act No. 95), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:48 a.m.)
Time: 11:54 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 247 (Public Act No. 96), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2014 PA 135.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:50 a.m.)
Time: 11:56 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 219 (Public Act No. 97), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.9204, 333.9206, 333.17703, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17713, 333.17751, and 333.17757), section 9204 as amended by 2006 PA 91, section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540, section 17703 as amended by 2021 PA 36, section 17707 as amended by 2020 PA 142, sections 17708 and 17751 as amended by 2022 PA 80, section 17713 as added by 2020 PA 324, and section 17757 as amended by 2022 PA 13, and by adding sections 17724 and 17724a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 19, 2023, at 10:52 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 8a (MCL 125.1508a), as added by 1999 PA 245.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senators McCann, Chang, Bayer and Shink introduced
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,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3e, and 3f (MCL 445.571, 445.572, 445.572a, 445.573c, 445.573e, and 445.573f), the title as amended by 1996 PA 384, section 1 as amended by 1989 PA 93, section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 473, section 2a as added by 2008 PA 389, section 3c as amended by 2022 PA 198, and sections 3e and 3f as added by 1996 PA 384, and by adding section 3g.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Hertel and Singh introduced
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 520, 522, and 524 (MCL 206.520, 206.522, and 206.524), sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179 and section 524 as amended by 1987 PA 254, and by adding section 521.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Singh introduced
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81133 (MCL 324.81133), as amended by 2018 PA 206.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82123 (MCL 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senator McBroom introduced
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senator Anthony introduced
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2021 PA 73.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Anthony introduced
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 28.302 and 28.304), section 4 as amended by 2021 PA 72.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Anthony introduced
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 25, 307, 310, 312, and 314 (MCL 257.25, 257.307, 257.310, 257.312, and 257.314), section 25 as amended by 2015 PA 11, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 310 as amended by 2021 PA 104, section 312 as amended by 2000 PA 456, and section 314 as amended by 2021 PA 71, and by adding sections 310a and 811c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 4886 4887 4888 4889 4890 4891 4892 4893 4894 4895 4896 4897 4898 4899 4900 4901 4902 4903 4904 4905 4906 4907 4908 4909 4910 4911 4912 4913 4914 4915 4916 4917 4918 4919 4920 4921
The Secretary announced that the following bill was printed and filed on Wednesday, July 19, and is available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill No. 4922
Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate