STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
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—excused
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 Rick Outman of the 33rd District offered the following invocation:
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for this day and for another opportunity to do Your will. I ask that You bless these proceedings as we labor to do what is good for this state and nation.
Father, long ago You called a people together out of relative obscurity and molded them into a great nation. You called them Your own, the very apple of Your eye. You promised that they would be more numerous than the grains of sand on the beach, than the stars in the sky. You gave them a land to call their own forever. You gave them a king and promised that his seed would rule forever. You gave them Your law to live by and You commanded them to be a blessing to all nations.
We as a state and nation have certainly been the recipients of this. Our very foundation is based on Judeo-Christian principles. You promised to bless those who bless Your people and to curse those who curse them. Help us to bless the nation of Israel. Thank you, Father, for Your protective presence over Your covenant people. Thank You that Your love for them is unconditional, unfailing, unending. Thank You for Your promise that Israel will be preserved as long as the sun, moon, and stars are in the sky, as long as the earth exists.
We pray all this in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Lindsey be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Runestad be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Cavanagh and Chang introduced
A bill to amend 1939 PA 178, entitled “An act to provide for the collection of water or sewage system rates, assessments, charges, or rentals; and to provide a lien for water or sewage system services furnished by municipalities as defined by this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 123.161), as amended by 1981 PA 132, and by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Local Government.
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining, and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of summer resorts or for ornament, recreation, or amusement; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 455.1 to 455.24) by adding section 19.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator McCann as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4979, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 10g (MCL 211.10g), as added by 2018 PA 660.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1082 (MCL 600.1082), as amended by 2012 PA 334, and by adding chapter 10D.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1074 (MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224.
A bill to amend 1969 PA 165, entitled “An act to authorize the public service commission to establish and enforce gas safety standards; and to provide penalties for violations thereof,” by amending section 11 (MCL 483.161), as amended by 1992 PA 11.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
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.
Substitute (S-1).
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.
Substitute (S-1).
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:
House Bill No. 4676
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4676, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as amended by 2023 PA 296.
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. 20 Yeas—36
Albert Cherry Johnson Outman
Anthony Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bellino Geiss McBroom Shink
Brinks Hauck McCann Singh
Bumstead Hertel McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—2
Lindsey Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to establish certain standards for foster care and adoption services for children and their families; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments and adoption facilitators,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4677, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8e.
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. 21 Yeas—36
Albert Cherry Johnson Outman
Anthony Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bellino Geiss McBroom Shink
Brinks Hauck McCann Singh
Bumstead Hertel McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Hoitenga McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—2
Lindsey Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to establish certain standards for foster care and adoption services for children and their families; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments and adoption facilitators,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Lindsey entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4678, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1281c.
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. 22 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Outman
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Polehanki
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McDonald Rivet Theis
Camilleri Huizenga McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Webber
Chang Johnson Nesbitt Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following bill and joint resolution were printed and filed on Thursday, February 15, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill No. 721
Senate Joint Resolution J
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, February 20, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5453 5454 5455 5456 5457 5458 5459
House Joint Resolution M
Committee Reports
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 498, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 13b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13b), as amended by 2008 PA 201.
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, Lindsey, Hoitenga 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. 5028, entitled
A bill to invalidate certain provisions in homeowners’ association agreements that prohibit the replacement, maintenance, installation, or operation of certain energy-saving improvements or modifications or the installation of solar energy systems; to provide for the adoption of certain policy statements; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 567, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 7.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 568, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Dayna Polehanki
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Polehanki, Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Polehanki (C), Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald
Rivet, Damoose and Johnson
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 662, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 30701, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30716, and 324.30717), section 30701 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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.
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 721, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled “An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 565.101 and 565.103), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 572 and section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 294.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 4857, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
House Bill No. 4012, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations –
Subcommittees –
Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768
DHHS – Thursday, February 22, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
EGLE – Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
MDE – Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Military, Veterans, State Police and House Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police Appropriations, Joint – Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Energy and
Environment – Thursday, February 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor,
Capitol Building (517) 373-5323
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:34 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate