No. 27

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 20, 2025.

 

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.

 

Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4.

A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 25, p. 241.)

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 190, entitled

A bill to establish age verification and consent requirements related to the opening and use of social media accounts by residents of this state; to provide for parental supervision for certain social media accounts; to prohibit certain acts related to social media accounts of minors; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to declare certain contractual provisions void and unenforceable.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senator Albert introduced

Senate Bill No. 191, entitled

A bill to regulate material harmful to minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 192, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7zz.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

Senators Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Geiss, Hauck and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 193, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18818.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.

 

 

Senators Hauck, Santana, McMorrow, Geiss, Wojno and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 194, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.

 

 

Senators Shink, Irwin, Bayer, Anthony, Geiss, Klinefelt and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 195, entitled

A bill to repeal 2016 PA 389, entitled “An act to preempt local ordinances regulating the use, disposition, or sale of, prohibiting or restricting, or imposing any fee, charge, or tax on certain containers,” (MCL 445.591 to 445.593).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.

 

 

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 196, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150.

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

Senate Bill No. 197, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled “An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 7a (MCL 390.991, 390.992, 390.993, 390.994, 390.995, 390.996, 390.997, and 390.997a), sections 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as amended by 1980 PA 503 and section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 41.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 198, entitled

A bill to regulate data collection by motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and third parties; to prescribe requirements for the collection, sharing, and use of protected dealer data; to regulate dealer data vendors and authorized integrators; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 199, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 125.4301).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Senators Singh, McMorrow and Klinefelt introduced

Senate Bill No. 200, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 3113, and 6101 (MCL 289.1105, 289.3113, and 289.6101), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA 178.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Community Development.

House Bill No. 4014, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4065, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

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 Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

House Bill No. 4098, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437.

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4170, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4.

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.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, March 19:

House Bill Nos.     4180   4181   4182   4183  4184   4185   4186   4187  4230

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 19, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      187    188    189

House Bill Nos.     4267   4268   4269   4270  4271   4272  4273

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 18, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 29, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2227, 2617, 2617a, and 2618 (MCL 333.2227, 333.2617, 333.2617a, and 333.2618), section 2227 as added by 2006 PA 653 and section 2617a as added by 2016 PA 479, and by adding section 2617b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss and Damoose

Nays: Senators Lindsey and Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 30, entitled

A bill to create the biased and unjust care reporting act; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state 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, Geiss and Damoose

Nays: Senators Lindsey and Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 31, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20201 and 21513 (MCL 333.20201 and 333.21513), section 20201 as amended by 2016 PA 499 and section 21513 as amended by 2022 PA 265, and by adding section 21537.

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, Hoitenga and Damoose

Nays: Senator Lindsey

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 32, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2434 (MCL 500.2434), as added by 1986 PA 173.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 33, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5507 and 5509 (MCL 700.5507 and 700.5509), section 5507 as amended by 2024 PA 1 and section 5509 as amended by 2004 PA 532.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss

Nays: Senators Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 34, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending sections 201 and 301 (MCL 37.2201 and 37.2301), section 201 as amended by 2023 PA 31 and section 301 as amended by 2023 PA 6.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss and Damoose

Nays: Senators Lindsey and Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 36, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, 2709, and 2723 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, 333.2709, and 333.2723), section 2701 as amended by 2022 PA 38, section 2705 as amended by 2022 PA 37, section 2709 as added by 1990 PA 16, and section 2723 as amended by 2014 PA 173.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 37, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406cc.

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, 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

Senate Bill No. 38, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2022 PA 98.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 39, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 109q and 109r.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 107, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 135, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3403, 3406z, 3406bb, and 3406ii (MCL 500.3403, 500.3406z, 500.3406bb, and 500.3406ii), section 3403 as amended by 2023 PA 158, section 3406z as added by 2023 PA 159, section 3406bb as added by 2023 PA 160, and section 3406ii as added by 2023 PA 157.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 136, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13501, 13521, 13522, and 13523 (MCL 333.13501, 333.13521, 333.13522, and 333.13523), sections 13501 and 13523 as amended by 1994 PA 100, section 13521 as amended by 2018 PA 544, and section 13522 as amended by 2023 PA 138; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 144, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Excused: Senator Cherry

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Singh (C), McMorrow, Geiss, McBroom and Lindsey

Excused: Senator Polehanki

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh and Albert

Excused: Senator Damoose

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McCann, McMorrow, Cherry and Huizenga

Excused: Senators Camilleri and Bumstead

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

State Drug Treatment Court Advisory – Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower Building (517) 373-0212

 

 

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:05 a.m.

 

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate