No. 28

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 8, 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.

Motions and Communications

The following communications were received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

March 19, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

• Performance audit report on the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (186-0441-24).

March 27, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following reports:

• Performance audit report on the Baraga Correctional Facility, Michigan Department of Corrections (471-0207-23).

• Performance audit report on the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility, Michigan Department of Corrections (471-0215-23).

• Performance audit report on the Ionia Correctional Facility, Michigan Department of Corrections
(471-0233-23).

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.

The following communication was received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notice of Filing

March 21, 2025

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 #2024-050-LR (Secretary of State Filing #25‑03-01) on this date at 1:17 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure.”

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 communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communications were received:

Michigan Strategic Fund

March 21, 2025

Public Act 270 of 1984, Sec. 88(s)(5) (Act) requires the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) to provide notice, and a copy, of a request received by the MSF to modify an existing written CIP grant agreement within five (5) business days of receiving that request. The Act also requires an explanation of the provisions of a CIP grant to be modified and notice of the proposed CIP grant amendments to be published on the MSF’s website at least one (1) business day prior to the MSF public hearing on the proposed amendments. Finally, the Act requires that if the MSF approves and modifies a CIP grant, the MSF is required to provide you with a copy of the amended CIP grant agreement within one (1) business day of completion of the modification.

The MSF and General Motors LLC entered into a CIP grant agreement effective December 31, 2022, memorializing a CIP award to General Motors LLC in the total amount of $480 million for an expansion at General Motor’s Orion Township facility for conversion to electric vehicle production that was expected to create at least 1,840 qualified jobs, and a projected investment of up to $4 billion in capital investment.

On March 14, 2025, General Motors LLC requested MSF consideration of modification to the agreement. This amendment request includes the removal of a provision that would allow excess Qualified Jobs created by Ultium to count toward its Qualified Job commitment, removal of the early performance provision, and the addition of a six-month job maintenance requirement to the Qualified Job commitment. Attached is an explanation of the provisions of the General Motors LLC grant to be modified along with the rationale for consideration, and a copy of General Motors LLC request.

General Motors LLC requested modification to the grant will be published on the MSF website as required by the Act prior to presentation to the MSF Board for consideration. Additionally, as required by the Act, if the modifications are approved by the MSF, the MSF will provide a copy of the amended grant agreement.

Please contact our Office of Legislative Affairs at medcgovrelations@michigan.org if you have any questions. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact me at messerq@michigan.org.

March 21, 2025

Public Act 270 of 1984, Sec. 88(t)(8) (Act) requires the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) to provide notice, and a copy, of a request received by the MSF to modify an existing written SSRP grant agreement within five (5) business days of receiving that request. The Act also requires an explanation of the provisions of an SSRP grant to be modified and notice of the proposed SSRP grant amendments to be published on the MSF’s website at least one (1) business day prior to the MSF public hearing on the proposed amendments. Finally, the Act requires that if the MSF approves and modifies an SSRP grant, the MSF is required to provide you with a copy of the amended SSRP grant agreement within one (1) business day of completion of the modification.

The MSF and LEAP entered into a SSRP grant agreement effective August 10, 2022, memorializing a SSRP award to LEAP in the total amount of $66.1 million for public infrastructure and utility upgrades related to the construction of a new high-volume Ultium battery cell manufacturing facility in the City of Lansing.

On March 17, 2025, LEAP requested MSF consideration of modification to the agreement. This amendment request reflects the updated ownership, from Ultium to LG Energy Solution Michigan. Attached is an explanation of the provisions of the LEAP grant to be modified along with the rationale for consideration, and a copy of LEAP request.

LEAP’s requested modification to the grant will be published on the MSF website as required by the Act prior to presentation to the MSF Board for consideration. Additionally, as required by the Act, if the modifications are approved by the MSF, the MSF will provide a copy of the amended grant agreement.

Please contact our Office of Legislative Affairs at medcgovrelations@michigan.org if you have any questions. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact me at messerq@michigan.org.

March 21, 2025

The MSF and Ultium Cells LLC entered into a CIP grant agreement effective December 31, 2022, memorializing a CIP award to Ultium Cells LLC in the total amount of $120 million for the construction of a new high-volume Ultium battery cell manufacturing facility in the City of Lansing that was expected to create at least 1,360 new jobs and a projected minimum investment of $1.5 billion in capital investment.

On March 14, 2025, Ultium Cells LLC requested MSF consideration of modification to the agreement. This amendment requests the reassignment of the grant from Ultium Cells LLC to LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc., removal of references to General Motors and GM Group, except for eligible expenses that occurred on or before the date of the amended agreement, removal of references to the Orion Township project, updating the base employment level to remove existing employees associated with the Orion Township project, removal of the provision that allows excess Qualified Jobs created by GM to count toward the Qualified Job commitment, removal of the early performance provision, and addition of a six-month job maintenance requirement to the Qualified Jobs commitment. Attached is an explanation of the provisions of the Ultium Cells LLC grant to be modified along with the rationale for consideration, and a copy of Ultium Cells LLC request.

Ultium Cells LLC requested modification to the grant will be published on the MSF website as required by the Act prior to presentation to the MSF Board for consideration. Additionally, as required by the Act, if the modifications are approved by the MSF, the MSF will provide a copy of the amended grant agreement.

Please contact our Office of Legislative Affairs at medcgovrelations@michigan.org if you have any questions. In addition, please do not hesitate to contact me at messerq@michigan.org.

Quentin L Messer, Jr., President

Michigan Strategic Fund

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Department of State Police

April 7, 2025

Pursuant to MCL 28.193, please find the attached 2024 Methamphetamine Legislative Report.

Sgt. Travis R. Fletcher

Government Relations Section

Office of the Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on March 31, 2025, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-2

Declaration of State of Emergency

Beginning on March 28, 2025, and, in some areas, lasting through March 30, 2025, northern Michigan experienced impactful winter weather that resulted in extreme and severe ice accumulation that had significant impacts to critical services throughout the region. In particular, the region has suffered widespread power outages, including loss of backup generators; loss of phone and cellular services; and impassable roads due to downed trees and other debris. Though response efforts are still underway, initial damage assessments indicate that residents in this region have suffered significant consequences from these conditions including damage to homes and businesses, an inability of some residents and long-term care facilities to charge medical devices, lack of heat in homes and businesses, and the inability to recover fueling stations which is slowing the efforts of first responders in the area.

Local officials in northern Michigan, including but not limited to, in the counties of Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac, and Alpena have taken several actions to respond to the situation, including many counties which have issued local declarations like Oscoda, Alpena, Otsego, Montmorency, Cheboygan and Emmet. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient to address the situation. State assistance and other outside resources are necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm.

Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.401 to 30.421, I find it reasonable and necessary to order the following:

1. A state of emergency is declared for the counties of Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac, and Alpena.

2. The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Michigan Department of State Police must coordinate and maximize all state efforts and may call upon all state departments to use available resources to assist in the designated areas pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.

3. The state of emergency is terminated at such time as the threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist, and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from the effects of this emergency, but in no case later than April 28, 2025, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.

Date: March 31, 2025

Time: 11:10 a.m.

Gretchen Whitmer

[SEAL] Governor

By the Governor:

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following message from the Governor was received on April 2, 2025, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-3

Amended Declaration of State of Emergency

Local officials in the impacted counties have taken several actions to respond to the situation, including but not limited to declaring local emergencies, activating the emergency response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations plans, issuing emergency public information, and/or otherwise utilizing local resources to address these conditions. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient to address the situation. State assistance and other outside resources are necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm.

1. In addition to the counties of Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac, and Alpena, a state of emergency is also declared for Alcona and Antrim counties.

3. The state of emergency in Alcona and Antrim counties is terminated at such time as the threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist, and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from the effects of this emergency, but in no case later than April 29, 2025, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.

Date: April 1, 2025

Time: 6:47 p.m.

Gretchen Whitmer

[SEAL] Governor

By the Governor:

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following message from the Governor was received on April 2, 2025, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-4

Suspension of Rules for Motor Drivers and Carriers

during the State of Emergency

State and local officials have taken several actions to respond to the situation, including but not limited to declaring emergencies, activating the emergency response and recovery aspects of applicable emergency operations plans, issuing emergency public information, and/or otherwise utilizing all available resources to address these conditions. Despite these efforts, there is an ongoing fuel shortage in the impacted areas and a critical need for fuel and other equipment to reach these communities with haste. Thus, a state of energy emergency exists in the impacted counties and other steps are appropriate and necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor. Under the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.403(4), the “governor shall, by executive order or proclamation, declare a state of emergency if he or she finds that an emergency has occurred or that the threat of an emergency exists.” And, under the Emergency Management Act, MCL 30.403(2), the “governor may issue executive orders, proclamations, and directives having the force and effect of law to implement this act.” Likewise, pursuant to MCL 30.405(1)(j), the governor may, upon declaration of a state of emergency, “[d]irect all other actions which are necessary and appropriate under the circumstances.”

Under Public Act 191 of 1982, “the governor may declare, by executive order … a state of emergency … upon the governor’s own initiative if the governor finds that an energy emergency exists or is imminent.” MCL 10.83(1). An “energy emergency” means a “condition of danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this state due to an impending or present energy shortage.” MCL 10.81(b). Moreover, an “energy shortage” means a “lack of adequate available energy resources in the state, or any part of the state.” MCL 10.81(e). Among other powers, during a declared state of energy emergency, the governor may issue an executive order to “suspend a statute or an order or rule of a state agency or a specific provision of a statute, rule, or order, if strict compliance with the statute, rule, or order or a specific provision of the statute, rule, or order will prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency.” MCL 10.84(c).

Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including but not limited to, the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.401 to 30.421, and the Declaration of State of Energy Emergency Act, 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.87, I find it appropriate and necessary to order the following:

1. Suspension of certain rules for motor drivers and carriers

a. Motor carriers and drivers transporting gasoline, distillate, propone, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current emergency, as announced in both Executive Orders 2025-2 and 2025-3, are exempt from compliance with MCL 480.11a, and any other applicable state statute, order, or rule substantially similar to MCL 480.11a, as well as 49 CFR Part 395. Any provision of a state statute, order, or rule pertaining to the hours-of-service is suspended. These exemptions and suspensions apply to all highways in Michigan, including the national system of interstate and defense highways.

b. All state load, size, and weight restrictions, including but not limited to MCL 257.716 and MCL 257.722, and any local seasonal weight, size, or load restrictions, are suspended for the transportation and delivery of gasoline, distillate, propone, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current emergency, as announced in Executive Orders 2025-2 and 2025-3.

c. All state and local road agencies must exercise their authority on an expedited basis to issue permits that allow non-seasonal load restrictions to be exceeded. These permits must reflect bridge weight tolerances, and they must apply to the transportation and delivery of gasoline, distillate, propone, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current emergency, as announced in Executive Orders 2025-2 and 2025-3.

d. No motor carrier or driver operating under the terms of this Order shall require or allow an ill or fatigued driver to operate a motor vehicle. Any driver who informs a carrier that he or she needs immediate rest shall be given at least ten consecutive off-duty hours before the driver is required to return to work.

e. Nothing in this Order shall be construed as an exemption from applicable controlled substances and alcohol use and testing requirements (49 CFR Part 382 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); the commercial driver’s license requirements (49 CFR Part 383 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); the financial responsibility requirements (49 CFR Part 387 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); driver qualifications (49 CFR Part 391 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); driving of commercial motor vehicle requirements (49 CFR Part 392 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); requirements for equipment, parts, and accessories necessary for the safe operation of vehicles (49 CFR Part 393 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); or any portion of federal and state regulations not specifically identified.

f. Motor carriers or drivers currently subject to an out-of-service order are not eligible for the exemption and suspension until the out-of-service order expires or the conditions for rescission have been satisfied.

g. Upon expiration of this Order, or when a motor carrier or driver ceases to provide direct assistance to the emergency relief effort, a driver that has had at least 34 consecutive off-duty hours must be permitted to start his or her on-duty hours and 60/70-hour clock at zero.

h. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Michigan Department of State Police shall coordinate state compliance with this Order.

i. This Order applies only to gasoline, distillate, and propone. No other petroleum products are covered by the exemptions and suspensions under this Order.

2. This Order is terminated at such a time as is no longer necessary to supply motor fuel and other necessary equipment to the affected area, but in no case later than April 15, 2025.

3. Consistent with MCL 30.405(3), a willful interference with the implementation of this Order is a misdemeanor.

4. This Order is effective immediately.

Date: April 1, 2025

Time: 6:50 p.m.

Gretchen Whitmer

[SEAL] Governor

By the Governor:

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following message from the Governor was received on April 4, 2025, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-5

Amended Suspension of Rules for Motor Drivers and Carriers

during the State of Energy Emergency

Beginning on March 28, 2025, and, in some areas, lasting through March 30, 2025, northern Michigan experienced impactful winter weather that resulted in extreme and severe ice accumulation that had significant impacts to critical services throughout the region, including the ability to refuel. In response, on March 31, 2025, I issued Executive Order 2025-2 declaring a state of emergency for the counties of Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac, and Alpena. On April 1, 2025, I issued Executive Order 2025-3 declaring that the same state of emergency be extended to the counties of Alcona and Antrim. Also on April 1, 2025, I used Executive Order 2025-4, which suspended certain rules and restrictions for motor drivers and carriers transporting gasoline, distillate, propane, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the emergency announced in Executive Orders 2025-2 and 2025-3. These orders remain in full force and effect.

As the emergency response is ongoing, new challenges have emerged. The impact of this storm, including the record 30-hour closure of the Mackinac Bridge, has now created an energy, or impending energy, shortage in the Upper Peninsula and threat to the health and wellbeing of not only residents in this region, but also to first responders and utility workers who are responding to the ongoing state of emergency declared in Executive Order 2025-2 and Executive Order 2025-3. This region now has a critical need for fuel to reach it with haste. Thus, a state of energy emergency exists in the 14 counties of the Upper Peninsula not included in my first three declarations: Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Luce, Schoolcraft, Baraga, Alger, Iron, Gogebic, Menominee, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, and Houghton. Additional steps are appropriate and necessary to effectively respond to and recover from the impacts of this energy emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm. Mitigating the fuel shortage in the Upper Peninsula is also critical to ensuring first responders and utility crews can continue the recovery work associated with the ice storm that devasted northern Michigan.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.

Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including but not limited to, 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.87, I find it appropriate and necessary to order the following:

1. Suspension of certain rules for motor drivers and carriers

a. Motor carriers and drivers transporting gasoline, distillate, propane, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current energy emergency as announced in this Order are exempt from compliance with MCL 480.11a, and any other applicable state statute, order, or rule substantially similar to MCL 480.11a, as well as 49 CFR Part 395. Any provision of a state statute, order, or rule pertaining to the hours-of-service is suspended. These exemptions and suspensions apply to all highways in Michigan, including the national system of interstate and defense highways.

b. All state load, size, and weight restrictions, including but not limited to MCL 257.716 and MCL 257.722, and any local seasonal weight, size, or load restrictions, are suspended for the transportation and delivery of gasoline, distillate, propane, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current energy emergency, as announced in this Order.

c. All state and local road agencies must exercise their authority on an expedited basis to issue permits that allow non-seasonal load restrictions to be exceeded. These permits must reflect bridge weight tolerances, and they must apply to the transportation and delivery of gasoline, distillate, propane, and other necessary equipment to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current energy emergency.

h. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Michigan Department of State Police shall coordinate state compliance with this Order.

2. This Order applies only to those petroleum products specifically named within this Order. No other petroleum products are covered by the exemptions and suspensions under this Order.

3. This Order is terminated at such a time as is no longer necessary to supply motor fuel and other necessary equipment to the affected area, but in no case later than April 10, 2025.

4. Consistent with MCL 10.86(1), a knowing violation of this Order is a misdemeanor.

5. This Order is effective immediately.

Date: April 3, 2025

Time: 4:51 p.m.

Gretchen Whitmer

[SEAL] Governor

By the Governor:

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 299 of 1980, MCL 339.2002:

Board of Architects

Dax Richer of 232 Zoberlein Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849, Marquette County, will be reappointed to represent architects, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 30, 2029.

Kelly Fedele of 15881 Humphrey Street, Southgate, Michigan 48195, Wayne County, will be reappointed to represent a professional surveyor who is a member of the State Board of Professional Surveyors, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 30, 2029.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657:

Michigan Asparagus Marketing Program Advisory Board

Jeremy Shank of 29261 Peavine Street, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047, Cass County, succeeding Kyle Weber whose term has expired, appointed as a grower-at-large for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring November 13, 2027.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.22211:

Certificate of Need Commission

Debra Guido-Allen of 12887 Beechnut Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, Macomb County, reappointed to represent nurses and Democrats, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring January 1, 2028.

Gregory Salwin of 7252 Ardsley Lane, Clarkston, Michigan 48348, Oakland County, reappointed as a member representing companies that are self-insured for health coverage and Republicans, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring January 1, 2028.

Archie Drake of 15908 Crystal Downs East, Northville, Michigan 48168, Wayne County, will be reappointed to represent hospitals and Democrats, for a term commencing April 10, 2025, and expiring April 9, 2028.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 511 of 1988, MCL 791.403:

Michigan Community Corrections Board

Tiffany DeBruin of 11901 Watson Road, Bath, Michigan 48808, Clinton County, succeeding Marilena David-Martin whose term has expired, appointed as a criminal defense attorney, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2028.

Brandon Davis of 2665 Ezekiel Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49442, Muskegon County, will be reappointed as a member of city government, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

Kyle Butler of 7991 Market Street, Portland, Michigan 48875, Ionia County, will succeed Jennifer Janetsky whose term will expire, will be appointed as a county prosecuting attorney, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

Juan Ortiz of 2571 Lenox Street, Trenton, Michigan 48183, Wayne County, succeeding Kevin Krieg whose term will expire, will be appointed as a member of the general public, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

Cori Barkman of 106 Riverview Drive, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, Clinton County, succeeding Martha Anderson whose term will expire, will be appointed as a circuit court judge, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

Adrienne Van Langevelde of 604 Prairie Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813, Eaton County, succeeding Bradley Knoll whose term will expire, will be appointed as a district court judge, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 164 of 1975, MCL 18.302:

Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan

Monica Peach of 4687 12th Road, Escanaba, Michigan 49829, Delta County, succeeding Angelita Valez whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring December 10, 2027.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 203 of 1965, MCL 28.603 and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2020-2, MCL 28.620:

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Chad Trussler of 21651 Sandra Theresa Drive, Macomb, Michigan 48044, Macomb County, succeeding Michael Hawkins who has resigned, appointed as an individual nominated by the Michigan Association of Police, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2025.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 299 of 1980, MCL 339.301, 339.302, 339.303, and 339.1802:

Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science

Denis McPherson-Pratt of 3340 Primrose Lane, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, Washtenaw County, succeeding Kristena Gilbreath whose term has expired, appointed as a member of the general public, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring June 29, 2029.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Executive Order 2009-45, MCL 324.99919, and MCL 324.501:

Michigan Natural Resources Commission

Rebecca Humphries of 13480 Beckwith Drive, N.E., Lowell, Michigan 49331, Kent County, succeeding David Cozad whose term has expired, appointed as an Independent, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 29 of 1970, MCL 290.422:

Michigan Potato Industry Commission

Ryan Johnson of 14882 22 Mile Road, Tustin, Michigan 49688, Osceola County, succeeding Rebecca Williams who has resigned, appointed as a shipper, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring July 1, 2025.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 299 of 1980, MCL 339.2002:

State Board of Professional Surveyors

Kelly Fedele of 15881 Humphrey Street, Southgate, Michigan 48195, Wayne County, will be reappointed to represent professional surveyors, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

Zachary Baker of 8302 South Tremain Road, Maple City, Michigan 49664, Leelanau County, will be reappointed to represent professional surveyors, for a term commencing April 1, 2025, and expiring March 31, 2029.

March 20, 2025

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.18505:

Michigan Board of Social Work

Lauren VanKeulen of 4750 Chalet Lane, S.W., Wyoming, Michigan 49519, Kent County, succeeding Maria Petrides whose term has expired, appointed to represent individuals engaged primarily in the practice of social work, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.

Waverly Jones of 119 Allen Street, Lansing, Michigan 48912, Ingham County, succeeding Petra Alsoofy whose term has expired, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing March 20, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.

Respectfully,

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, March 20:

House Bill Nos. 4004 4115 4116 4147 4149 4154

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Thursday, March 20, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200

House Bill Nos. 4274 4275 4276 4277 4278 4279 4280 4281 4282 4283 4284

House Joint Resolution H

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, March 25, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4285 4286 4287 4288 4289 4290 4291 4292 4293 4294 4295 4296 4297 4298 4299 4300 4301 4302 4303

The Secretary announced that the following bill was printed and filed on Wednesday, March 26, and is available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill No. 4304

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, March 27, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4305 4306 4307 4308 4309 4310

Committee Reports

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 130, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending sections 9 and 25 (MCL 338.2209 and 338.2225), section 9 as amended by 1988 PA 461 and section 25 as amended by 2023 PA 131.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 131, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino

Excused: Senators Polehanki and Webber

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis

Excused: Senator Cavanagh

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections & Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections & Judiciary – Thursday, April 10, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Wednesday, April 9, 3:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, April 10, 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate