STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
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.
Alexander—present Horn—present Outman—present
Ananich—present Irwin—present Polehanki—present
Barrett—present Johnson—present Runestad—present
Bayer—present LaSata—present Santana—present
Bizon—present Lauwers—present Schmidt—present
Brinks—present Lucido—present Shirkey—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Stamas—present
Bumstead—present MacGregor—present Theis—present
Chang—present McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Daley—present McCann—present Victory—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Hertel—present Moss—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Nesbitt—present
We rise today and we face the task. Each person in the world has a task, an opportunity, and a goal. Some days, our individual tasks seem monumental and we wonder how, even if, we can accomplish our goals. But we face the beginning of the day with thanks—thanks for the ability to work and for the ability to make a difference in God’s world. God has also blessed us in allowing us to share our tasks with others.
Thank you, God, for not asking us to achieve our goals alone. You have
taught us that it is not good for human beings to be alone. We have brothers
and sisters; we have husbands and wives; we have friends and co-workers; we
have neighbors and fellow citizens. Just as surely as we know that we will
respond when asked to assist someone on their way towards their goal, so too do
we know that someone is nearby to help us in kind.
As we stand here at the start of this day of the Michigan State Senate, we are mindful of the challenges before us. Even as we recognize that we are among the most fortunate in the world as citizens of the United States and the state of Michigan, we also recognize that the needs of the people of Michigan are great. We ask God to grant God’s blessings on this body as they deliberate today—to grant great strength of character, discipline, and a love for humanity and for individual human beings.
Can we achieve all our goals today? Each day, we aim to make progress towards these lofty goals. But Rabbi Tarfon, a great Jewish sage, taught us, and continues to teach us even today, “It is not up to you alone to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it entirely.”
We take up the task now, with humility. No individual can finish the work, but perhaps with partnership, a spirit of empathy, and a recognition of the potential for holiness in all that we do, we can move our tasks forward another step today.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the
Senate in recital of the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Recess
Senator MacGregor 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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hertel, Brinks, McBroom, Geiss, Bullock and Wojno introduced
A bill to designate the black
swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
The bill was read a first and
second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57,
entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 204 (MCL
125.4204).
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 Economic and Small
Business Development.
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359,
entitled “The charter township act,” by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as
amended by 2012 PA 191.
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.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, March 5:
House
Bill Nos. 4101 4119
The Secretary announced that the following bills and resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, March 5, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 164 165 166
Senate
Resolution No. 20
House
Bill Nos. 4289 4290 4291 4292 4293 4294
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at
11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education and Career Readiness submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Theis (C), Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss
Excused: Senator Bumstead
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Lauwers (C), Horn, LaSata,
Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Insurance and Banking submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Theis (C), Lauwers, LaSata,
Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock and McMorrow
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators McBroom (C), Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Scheduled Meetings
Advice
and Consent - Thursday, March 7, 12:00
noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Agriculture - Thursday, March 7, 8:30
a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314
Appropriations
- Wednesday, March 13, 2:00 p.m.,
Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517)
373-5307
Subcommittees -
Community
Health/Human Services - Thursday,
March 7, 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor,
Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
General Government - Wednesdays, March
13, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Justice and Public Safety - Thursdays,
March 14 and March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517)
373-2768
K-12 and Michigan Department of Education -
Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd
Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
- Tuesday, March 12, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd
Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Talent and Economic Development/MEDC -
Tuesdays, March 12, March 19, April 9, and April 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast
Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768
Transportation - Tuesday, March 12,
12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
(517) 373-2768
Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday,
March 7, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday,
March 7, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday,
March 7, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:32 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate