STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 18, 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—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 Thomas A. Albert of the 18th District offered the following invocation:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
June 18, 2024
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3.203 I respectfully request that House Bill 5546 that was referred to the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee earlier today be rereferred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Winnie Brinks
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
May 28, 2024
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 #2022-006-LR (Secretary of State Filing #24‑05-04) on this date at 12:51 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Pharmacy – Controlled Substances.”
These rules become effective immediately after 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 7, 2024
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 #2023-033-LR (Secretary of State Filing #24‑06-01) on this date at 10:04 a.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Acupuncture – General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately after 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
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were
referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Sarah Anthony
June 13, 2024
I am writing to request that my name be added to Senate Bills 922, 924, and 925 as a co-sponsor. These recently introduced bills are sponsored by Senators Klinefelt, Hertel, and Irwin, respectively.
I thank you in advance for honoring my request.
In Service,
Sarah Anthony
State Senator
21st District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Kevin Hertel
June 17, 2024
I am writing to respectfully request that I be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 922, 923, and 925, sponsored by Senators Klinefelt, Anthony, and Irwin. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at SenKHertel@senate.michigan.gov or by phone at 517-373-7315.
Sincerely,
Senator Kevin Hertel
District 12
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet
June 18, 2024
I am writing to request my name be added as a co-sponsor of Senate Resolution No. 128.
Sincerely,
Kristen McDonald Rivet
District 35
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert income trusts to unitrusts, convert express unitrusts to income trusts, and change the percentage or method used to calculate unitrust amounts.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Runestad entered the Senate Chamber.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
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 Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1883 PA 98, entitled “An act to punish persons who procure or place upon record spurious or fraudulent conveyances of real estate, with intent to deceive,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 565.371).
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 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15b), as amended by 2014 PA 451.
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.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
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. 657
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 18, following line 25, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 727 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 245 Yeas—18
Albert Hauck Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
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. 246 Yeas—27
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Santana
Bayer Damoose McCann Shink
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Victory
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber
Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki Wojno
Chang Johnson Runestad
Nays—10
Albert Hauck Lindsey Nesbitt
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Outman
Daley Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Theis
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lindsey’s statement is as follows:
The bills we are about to consider would clarify and strengthen Michigan’s laws about animal cruelty. I think this is a noble thing for us to be thinking about and considering in this chamber. But, once again, we stand in this chamber passing legislation with which very few people will disagree but raise the question: Are we doing enough for the people of Michigan?
My amendment would tie-bar the passage of this legislation to legislation one of my colleagues introduced that would strengthen our approach to handling fentanyl in the state of Michigan, specifically what dealers are doing with it, the damage they’re doing to our communities. We see thousands of deaths happening annually from this. We know this is something that often is being produced in China, being brought over our border illegally, and it’s having massive impacts on our community.
Again, my point is there’s nothing wrong with standing here and taking steps to help protect animals in the state of Michigan but if we’re going to do that, couldn’t we also take steps to protect our communities from the blight of fentanyl. I ask for a “yes” vote.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 247 Yeas—27
Anthony Cherry Klinefelt Santana
Bayer Damoose McCann Shink
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Singh
Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Victory
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Webber
Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki Wojno
Chang Johnson Runestad
Nays—11
Albert Hauck Lindsey Outman
Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Daley Lauwers Nesbitt
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
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 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. 248 Yeas—37
Albert Damoose Lauwers Polehanki
Anthony Geiss Lindsey Runestad
Bayer Hauck McBroom Santana
Brinks Hertel McCann Shink
Bumstead Hoitenga McDonald Rivet Singh
Camilleri Huizenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Victory
Chang Johnson Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Klinefelt Outman Wojno
Daley
Nays—1
Bellino
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
A bill to designate February 1 of each year as “Blue Star Mothers Day”.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 474.115), as amended by 2016 PA 349.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the
bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 44c (MCL 125.1444c), as amended by 2012 PA 345.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
Senator Singh moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 643b.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 2, 822, 825, 827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880, 880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and 892 (MCL 168.2, 168.822, 168.825, 168.827, 168.828, 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863, 168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869, 168.870, 168.871, 168.873, 168.874, 168.875, 168.876, 168.878, 168.879, 168.880, 168.880a, 168.881, 168.882, 168.883, 168.884, 168.887, 168.888, 168.889, 168.890, and 168.892), section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 87, sections 822, 842, and 882 as amended by 2023 PA 269, sections 862 and 879 as amended by 2018 PA 128, section 863 as amended by 2012 PA 586, sections 866 and 868 as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 867 and 881 as amended by 2018 PA 130, section 871 as amended by 2012 PA 272, and sections 874, 875, and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill 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 2, 822, 825, 827, 828, 842, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 876, 878, 879, 880, 880a, 881, 882, 883, 884, 887, 888, 889, 890, and 892 (MCL 168.2, 168.822, 168.825, 168.827, 168.828, 168.842, 168.861, 168.862, 168.863, 168.865, 168.866, 168.867, 168.868, 168.869, 168.870, 168.871, 168.872, 168.873, 168.874, 168.875, 168.876, 168.878, 168.879, 168.880, 168.880a, 168.881, 168.882, 168.883, 168.884, 168.887, 168.888, 168.889, 168.890, and 168.892), section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 87, sections 822, 842, and 882 as amended by 2023 PA 269, sections 862 and 879 as amended by 2018 PA 128, section 863 as amended by 2012 PA 586, sections 866 and 868 as amended by 2013 PA 51, sections 867 and 881 as amended by 2018 PA 130, section 871 as amended by 2012 PA 272, and sections 874, 875, and 890 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding sections 861a and 883a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 249 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: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 266.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment, printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 628b.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to
the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 250 Yeas—31
Albert Cherry Lauwers Santana
Anthony Daley McCann Shink
Bayer Damoose McDonald Rivet Singh
Brinks Geiss McMorrow Theis
Bumstead Hertel Moss Victory
Camilleri Huizenga Nesbitt Webber
Cavanagh Johnson Outman Wojno
Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Nays—7
Bellino Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Hauck Irwin McBroom
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Protests
Senators McBroom and Bellino, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against concurring in the House substitute to Senate Bill No. 682.
Senator McBroom’s statement, in which Senator Bellino concurred, is as follows:
Mr. President, I appreciate the cause for this legislation. We heard it in committee. I’ve spoken with people on the island and with the bill sponsor. I think there’s a lot of merit to the discussion, however, I think the solution that has been crafted here is not the proper or constitutional response to this problem. The right response would be to pass a local act; an act giving the people of the island the ability to control the speed limits on this road is something that we could legally do through a local act as prescribed by the Michigan Constitution. We would pass it, it would then be ratified by the people on that island. It would be a far more nuanced and elegant solution to this problem of some people bicycling too quickly on the island in heavily pedestrian areas, rather than this solution which is a one-size-fits-all approach taking the entire length of the highway on the island and setting one speed limit regardless of the congestion of personnel.
Additionally, I find that the
law is unlikely to be enforceable due to the fact that people with bicycles,
many of which are rented on the island itself, do not have speedometers. People
are going to be ticketed and written up for violating a speed law without any
ability to determine what speed they’re actually going because of not having
the equipment to do so. For those reasons, I voted “no.”
A bill to amend 1980 PA 523, entitled “Michigan code of military justice of 1980,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121, and 147 (MCL 32.1002, 32.1003, 32.1006, 32.1010, 32.1015, 32.1016, 32.1017, 32.1018, 32.1019, 32.1020, 32.1023, 32.1024, 32.1026, 32.1027, 32.1029, 32.1032, 32.1034, 32.1036, 32.1043, 32.1048, 32.1052, 32.1054, 32.1058, 32.1061, 32.1065, 32.1066, 32.1067, 32.1121, and 32.1147), sections 2, 3, 15, 16, 26, 27, and 29 as amended and section 121 as added by 2005 PA 186, and by adding sections 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c, and 134d; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1206, 1209, and 1210 (MCL 339.1206, 339.1209, and 339.1210), as amended by 1997 PA 97.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 160d.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2012 PA 169.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.722), as amended by 2020 PA 295.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment
printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Anthony offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
A concurrent resolution to approve the State Officers Compensation Commission determinations.
Whereas, Pursuant to the provisions of Article IV, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, the State Officers Compensation Commission is responsible for making determinations regarding the salaries and expense allowances of the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court; and
Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission met on May 24, 2023 to determine the salaries and expense allowances for the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Justices of the Supreme Court; and
Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission has concluded its proceedings and on May 24, 2023 made its determinations that the Justices of the Supreme Court should receive a 7 percent salary increase in both 2025 and 2026, and recommended that the Justices of the Supreme Court should receive a $10,000 annual expense allowance. The commission recommended that salaries and expense allowances for the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State should not be changed; and
Whereas, On June 15, 2023, the Legislature received the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission; and
Whereas, The determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission shall be the salaries and expense allowances only if the Legislature approves them by concurrent resolution adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house. If the salary and expense determinations are approved, the salary and expense determinations shall become effective for the legislative session immediately following the next general election, which will commence January 1, 2025; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, pursuant to Article IV, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and MCL 15.217, we hereby approve the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission that the Justices of the Supreme Court receive a 7 percent salary increase in both 2025 and 2026, and that Justices of the Supreme Court receive a $10,000 annual expense allowance. The salaries and expense allowances for the members of the Legislature, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State shall not be changed; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the State Court Administrator and the Director of the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
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 concurrent resolution,
Senator Singh moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Runestad as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
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.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20952a.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4718, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21d to chapter VIII.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 705, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled “An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor,” by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2022 PA 215.
Substitute (S-2).
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.
Substitute (S-1).
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.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 378, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 495, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 8182 (MCL 500.8182), as added by 1990 PA 1, and by adding sections 8199b and 8199c.
Substitute (S-1).
House Bill No. 4613, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20952 (MCL 333.20952), as added by 1990 PA 179.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator Webber’s statement is as follows:
I rise today as a grieving member of my community. Parks are supposed to be places where we enjoy sunny days with our families, watch our children laugh and play, and make cherished memories. Places where we gather, where we smile, where we feel safe. Unfortunately, that was far from reality for families visiting the splash pad in the Brooklands neighborhood in Rochester Hills this past weekend. The community is in a state of shock, never imagining this could happen in our city. No parent should ever have to worry about the safety of their child in a public place.
As a resident and parent of the Greater Rochester area, I share my community’s grief and I share their pain. I rise today and offer my support and prayers for the victims and their families. I also want to thank our first responders who quickly responded. The Greater Rochester area will remain a strong community, and we will support each other during this tragic time.
Mr. President, we must come together as Michiganders and as Americans to end this senseless violence.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
I am very discouraged, disappointed, that we passed today Senate Bill Nos. 603 and 604. The current law regarding the Board of Canvassers is very clear. I’m not going to take the time to read every section out of the law currently, but it’s very, very clear that in case of a recount, if somebody suspects fraud, they are able to bring that to the Board of Canvassers. The Board of Canvassers are permitted to investigate fraud. Contrary to everything I’ve been hearing on the other side of the aisle in posts, the media not covering it, it is clear as a bell that if there’s allegations of fraud and a recount, that the Board of Canvassers have currently the ability to investigate fraud. They also have currently the ability to subpoena; they have subpoena power. It’s very clear in the law currently, despite what the other side says and despite the fact that the media will not print any of this for the public to be aware of.
This bill, Senate Bill No. 603, removes that ability from the Board of Canvassers. It is a big change. What they put in instead is, Well, if you suspect fraud, turn it over to the hyper-partisan Attorney General—oh, I’m sure if it’s a Republican making that claim, it’s going to get a thorough investigation—or turn it over to the hyper-partisan Democratic prosecutors within the big cities where the majority of the votes are—oh, I’m sure there’s going to be a lot of investigation of fraud from those individuals. It is being done after 70 years of having the system—all of a sudden, we have to strip the power from the Board of Canvassers. They say, Well, there’s never been an example where it was used. Completely untrue. In the 2020 election, we first in 2016, I believe in Detroit it was 72 percent of the precincts couldn’t be recounted, mostly for an overcount. The whole series of issues: broken open ballot boxes, so we gave them more time and money and what happened in 2020? It went from I believe 72 percent to 79 percent.
How can this happen? These
very astute Board of Canvassers for Wayne County said, We want to find out what
happened. What happened then? They had a tsunami of death threats. Of all the
death threats I’ve heard bandied around, the absolute worst I have ever heard
was against that Wayne County canvasser. A female who was doxed, her daughter
was doxed, they send horrific things to the mother. One of them was a tortured,
bloody, murdered little girl the same age as her daughter. It said, If you don’t
vote for this, it’s going to happen to your daughter. Of all the threats I’ve
heard, nothing have I heard is more despicable and disgusting than that. If that
had been me as a parent, I don’t know what I would have done. What did law
enforcement do? They waited four and a half years to look at this case and
investigate this case. The most severe threat I’ve ever heard—verbal, written
threat—she was given five days of suspended sentence.
This is what’s happening in terms of real, true threats going on here. The people who had the ability to do the investigation stripped out, gone, with this bill after 70 years of this bill, the Democrats have stripped out the ability of the Board of Canvassers to investigate fraud in a recount and to get subpoena power, and now you refer it off to these hyper-partisan individuals who will never prosecute this. This is an outrage that we have had this bill passed. I don’t know what to do in terms of expressing to the people here in the state of Michigan why the Democrats are doing this now. Seventy years of a bill that has worked well and the Democrats stripped the provisions out to stop fraud? I think the people here in the state of Michigan know why the Democrats have done this today.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5110 5179 5598 5599
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, June 13, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935
House Bill Nos. 5817 5818 5819
Committee Reports
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
Senate Bill No. 401, entitled
A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for a court-appointed monitor under certain circumstances; to create a fund; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: Senators Johnson and McBroom
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
Senate Bill No. 402, entitled
A bill to create a voting and elections database and institute; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.
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, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: Senators Johnson and McBroom
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
Senate Bill No. 403, entitled
A bill to provide for language assistance for elections; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: Senators Johnson and McBroom
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
Senate Bill No. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, 751, and 931 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, 168.751, and 168.931), section 931 as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 726a, 753, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang
Nays: Senators Johnson and McBroom
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
The Committee on Labor reported
Senate Bill No. 740, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 717 (MCL 339.5717) and by adding section 1117a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
John Cherry
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh
Nays: Senator Albert
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Labor reported
Senate Bill No. 829, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
John Cherry
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh
Nays: Senator Albert
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Labor reported
Senate Bill No. 830, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e, 408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024, 408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030, 408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036, 408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046, 408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056, 408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and 36 as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24, 31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447, section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section 33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as amended by 1993 PA 197; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
John Cherry
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh
Nays: Senator Albert
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:
The meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building, did not have a quorum present.
Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, June 20, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Thursday, June 20, 9:45 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, June 20, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:47 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate