No. 63

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2026

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on July 10, 2026, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2026-14

Declaration of State of Emergency

Beginning on June 29, 2026, a significant rain event occurred in Antrim, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties. This region experienced four to seven inches of rain in a span of approximately two hours. The result in Antrim and Emmet counties was ditch washouts, slope failures, culvert failures, roadway undermining, washouts of trunkline roadway sections, and closures of multiple roadways. The result in Cheboygan County was severe erosion and drainage system failures along a major roadway. One culvert completely failed and the road was closed. As a result of this damage, significant repairs throughout the three counties are required to protect the public.

Local officials in Antrim, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties have taken several actions to respond to the situation, such as issuing local emergency declarations, providing public information, and otherwise responding to assess the damage caused by this rainfall event. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient. State assistance and other outside resources, including potential federal assistance, are necessary to 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), “[t]he 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.”

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 order the following:

1. A state of emergency is declared for the counties of Antrim, Cheboygan, and Emmet.

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

3. The state of emergency is terminated when 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 August 6, 2026, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.

Date: July 9, 2026

Time: 4:19 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:

July 9, 2026

Pursuant to Public Act 407 of 2016, MCL 339.5303, 339.5305, and 339.5705, as amended by Executive Reorganization Order No. 2024-2 and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2025-2, please be advised of the following designation to office:

Electrical Administrative Board - Chair Designation

Donald Iverson, of 421 North Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827, Eaton County, designated as chair for a term commencing July 9, 2026, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

July 9, 2026

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.17305:

Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Kathy Russell, of 7436 Cedar Ridge Drive, Portland, Michigan 48875, Ionia County, reappointed as a nursing home administrator for a term commencing July 9, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2030.

July 9, 2026

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.18305:

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists

Sarah Pangle, of 12881 South Bauer Road, Eagle, Michigan 48822, Clinton County, will be reappointed as an occupational therapist for a term commencing January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., and expiring December 31, 2030.

July 9, 2026

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

Michigan Onion Committee

Jeff Hawkins, of 9838 North Bailey Road, Howard City, Michigan 49329, Montcalm County, succeeding Michael Bosch, whose term will expire, will be appointed as an at-large grower for a term commencing August 17, 2026, and expiring August 16, 2029.

Kyler Vandenberg, of 7497 Shaw Road, Imlay City, Michigan 48444, Lapeer County, succeeding Bruce Klamer, whose term will expire, will be appointed as an at-large grower for a term commencing August 17, 2026, and expiring August 16, 2029.

July 9, 2026

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Executive Reorganization Order No. 2019-13:

Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission

Megan Hoberg, of 1046 Giddings Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, Kent County, succeeding Andrea Rossi, who has resigned, will be appointed for a term commencing July 20, 2026, and expiring July 31, 2027.

Respectfully,

Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Pursuant to rule 3.104 the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Singh introduced

Senate Joint Resolution M, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 21 of article V, to modify the nominating process for the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Joint Resolution N, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 7 of article IX, to provide for an income tax surcharge based on income and to provide for the use of that revenue.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1092, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16211, 16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and by adding section 16211a.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1093, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16620 (MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA 24.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1095, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 216.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 539 (MCL 339.5539).

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 222.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17731 (MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA 285.

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

Senators Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16183.

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

Senator Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and 339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021 PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020 PA 27.

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

Senator Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1101, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1205a (MCL 339.1205a), as added by 2020 PA 20.

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

Senator Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1102, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018 PA 387.

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1103, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 204a.

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1104, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 206.

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1105, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16201 (MCL 333.16201), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding section 16202.

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1106, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by repealing section 18109 (MCL 333.18109).

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1107, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by repealing section 18113 (MCL 333.18113).

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

Senators McMorrow, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1108, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.

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

Senators Chang, Camilleri, McMorrow and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1109, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16174 and 17062 (MCL 333.16174 and 333.17062), section 16174 as amended by 2013 PA 268 and section 17062 as amended by 1986 PA 174.

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

Senators Moss and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1110, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481.

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

Senators Moss and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1111, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 202 (MCL 339.202), as amended by 1988 PA 463.

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

Senators Moss and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 1112, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as amended by 2018 PA 81.

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

Senators Polehanki, Camilleri and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1113, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 725, 727a, and 729 (MCL 339.725, 339.727a, and 339.729), section 725 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and sections 727a and 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81.

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

Senators Johnson, Irwin, Chang, Bellino and Runestad introduced

Senate Bill No. 1114, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending the title and sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463, and by adding sections 5106a and 5106b.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1115, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 772, 776, and 778 (MCL 330.1772, 330.1776, and 330.1778), section 772 as amended by 2020 PA 55 and sections 776 and 778 as added by 1995 PA 290.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1116, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 778 (MCL 330.1778), as added by 1995 PA 290.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100d, 724, and 754 (MCL 330.1100d, 330.1724, and 330.1754), section 100d as amended by 2022 PA 214, section 724 as amended by 2012 PA 508, and section 754 as amended by 2006 PA 604.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1118, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 700 and 754 (MCL 330.1700 and 330.1754), section 700 as amended by 1995 PA 290 and section 754 as amended by 2006 PA 604.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1119, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 232a (MCL 330.1232a), as amended by 2012 PA 376, and by adding section 137b.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1120, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 757 (MCL 330.1757), as added by 1995 PA 290.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1121, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 758 (MCL 330.1758), as added by 1995 PA 290.

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

Senator Webber introduced

Senate Bill No. 1122, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 754 (MCL 330.1754), as amended by 2006 PA 604.

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

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Friday, July 3:

House Bill Nos. 5109 5482 5485 6126 6127 6130

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, July 14, for her approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 878 at 10:30 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 18 at 10:32 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 52 at 10:34 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 71 at 10:36 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 81 at 10:38 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 105 at 10:40 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 106 at 10:42 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 133 at 10:44 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 205 at 10:46 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 293 at 10:48 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 294 at 10:50 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 301 at 10:52 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 415 at 10:54 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 418 at 10:56 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 421 at 10:58 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 423 at 11:00 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 456 at 11:02 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 501 at 11:04 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 604 at 11:06 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 616 at 11:08 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 716 at 11:10 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 721 at 11:12 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 722 at 11:14 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 723 at 11:16 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 903 at 11:18 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 966 at 11:20 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 989 at 11:22 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 585 at 11:24 a.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 586 at 11:26 a.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Friday, July 3, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 6154 6155 6156 6157 6158 6159 6160 6161 6162 6163 6164 6165 6166 6167 6168 6169 6170 6171 6172 6173 6174 6175 6176 6177 6178 6179 6180 6181 6182 6183 6184 6185 6186 6187 6188 6189 6190 6191 6192 6193 6194 6195 6196 6197 6198 6199 6200 6201 6202 6203 6204 6205 6206 6207 6208 6209 6210 6211 6212 6213 6214 6215 6216 6217 6218 6219 6220

House Joint Resolution Z

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Monday, July 6, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 1090 1091

Senate Joint Resolution L

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:07 a.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate