STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 23,
2019.
10:00
a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Lana
Theis.
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—excused 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—excused
Chaplain Anthony Kathawa of the
Selfridge Air National Guard Base offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, we gather on this day
celebrating the 25th Annual Memorial Day Service to pay tribute to those men
and women who have made the supreme sacrifice of life itself, for the
preservation of freedom of our beloved nation. We give thanks for their
devotion to duty and for their willingness to accept responsibility of a
solemn, sacred mission. And as on this day we remember and honor their lives
and their deeds, remember on this day all Your servants who have departed this
life in service of their country.
Almighty God today we offer our
gratitude for all the men and women who have served their country in defense of
freedom for this sacrifice of time, talent, and life, we pay them their
rightful honor. Help all who are gathered here to remember that those sense of
dedication and patriotism led them to preserve the way of life that we now
enjoy. Let us remember, our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it
flies with the last breath of each solder who died protecting it.
We make these petitions in the name of
Him, who has given us life, peace, and freedom. Amen.
Motions and Communications
Senator MacGregor moved that Senator
Nesbitt be excused from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
Senator McMorrow moved that Senator
Chang be excused from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
10:06 a.m.
10:39 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by
the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis.
Brigadier General John D. Slocum
led the members of the Senate and guests in recital of the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Senator MacDonald introduced Joe
Castiglia who sang the “National Anthem.”
Senators Hollier and Outman
acknowledged members of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs and of the House of Representatives who have served in the military;
and Gold Star family members.
Senator Barrett introduced
keynote speaker, Brian Daniels.
Senator Stamas conducted a roll
call of the Michigan fallen soldier since the 2018 Memorial Day Ceremony, and
Senator Bullock acknowledged him with a memorial flag.
A moment of silence was observed
in memory of those who lost their lives serving their country.
Adam Good performed “Taps.”
The Kalamazoo Pipe Band performed
“Amazing Grace.”
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Statements
The motion prevailed.
Senator MacDonald’s statement is as
follows:
I would like to take a moment to
thank all of the people who made this moving ceremony possible.
First of
all, the Senate staff members who worked tirelessly to get every detail of the
service just right: Cassidy Giltner; Eric Stocker; Kim Wadaga; Renee Brunette;
Katherine Japinga; Alyssa Stabile; Toby Koenig; Marta Dittmer; Jenny Moiles;
Secretary of the Senate Margaret O’Brien; Senate communications; Barb Thumudo
of Capitol Facilities; Joanne DeHetre, former staff member of Senator Patrick
Colbeck; Steve Kozera from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs;
Melissa Alex of Michigan Survivor Outreach Services; our selfless volunteers
who gave their time; and our generous sponsors who donated the necessary funds.
Senator Hertel’s statement is as
follows:
I’d like to
introduce my guest on the floor for today’s ceremony. Jaime Rochelau is
currently a member of the Army National Guard. Previously, she served in the
Army from 2004 to 2015, serving two tours in Afghanistan, six years total in
Germany, two years in Korea, and finished out her time in the Army in Texas.
She was originally from Bay City but is now a resident of Lansing. I am proud
to have her join me as my guest on the floor for the Memorial Day ceremony
today. I would like all of my colleagues to help thank her for her service to
our country.
Senator Barrett’s statement is as
follows:
I wanted your help in welcoming
some special guests as well on the floor today.
Senator Nesbitt could not join us
today—we all know he had a baby about 36 hours ago, so he’s attending to family
matters that are very important—but he has a couple of special guests here.
Robin and Richard Wixom are at his desk. Their son, Cole Wixom, was tragically
killed in a training accident at Fort Bliss on January 22 of this year. He was an
infantryman and a senior sniper in his unit. He had deployed to Afghanistan and
come home, and tragically was killed in a training accident just a few months
ago. Many of us recognize the inherent risks that come with deployed forces and
deployment scenarios that we face, but many may not realize the simulation of
that that we undergo in training. In the Army, we have an expression that we
train as we fight. Sometimes that leads to a lot of risk that comes with that.
Tragically, their son was killed in a training accident just this January. I
wanted to recognize their sacrifice today.
I also
wanted to recognize the guest at my desk, Cheryl Dreasky, who is the mother of
a close friend of mine, Duane Dreasky. Duane and I were deployed together in
2004 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. We were
roommates together and spent a lot of time on deployment with one another—just
a tremendous guy. Everybody loved Duane, even when he wasn’t the best to get
along with at times. Duane was just a fantastic soldier and everybody looked up
to him. Even those who outranked him looked up to him. After we returned home
from our deployment in 2004, Duane volunteered to go to Iraq almost immediately
after we returned home. He was back on a deployment within about three months
of when we returned back home. Tragically, he was injured in November 2005 in
an IED explosion in Iraq. He had severe injuries from that, burns on 70 or 80
percent of his body, and was ultimately transferred to a burn facility in Texas.
Sadly, he perished from his injuries in July 2006. Duane is buried in section
60, site 8407 at Arlington National Cemetery. I wanted to recognize his mother
who is here with me today and the sacrifices of their family.
Senator Bizon’s statement is as
follows:
I think that we perhaps were a
little remiss in not introducing Colonel Bryan J. Teff, who is my guest today.
He is the Commander of the 110th Wing, W.K. Kellogg Air National Guard Base in
Battle Creek. That base employs nearly 1,000 personnel in missions that include
the remote support of overseas MQ-9 Reaper flying operations, a command and
control and joint task force capability under the U.S. Air Force in Europe, Air
Force in Africa, and a cyber-defense quadrant that provides security for all
Air National Guard networks nationwide. The 110th Wing is a rarity among Air
National Guard units for its ability to support operations and two of the five
domains of warfare identified in U.S. Military doctrine as land, sea, air,
space, and cyberspace. Thank you so much, colonel, for joining me today.
Senator Zorn’s statement is as
follows:
On behalf of District 17 in the
very southeast corner of Michigan, I wish to send along our thanks and
recognition to all of our veterans and military who are currently serving,
especially to the families who support our service members.
Today I have
a very special guest from Dundee. He’s a member of the VFW Post 6462 in Dundee;
in fact, he’s the commander there and he served in the Vietnam War—Larry
Cymbola, and his wife Karen in the Gallery.
Senator Bayer’s statement is as
follows:
This morning I’d like to
recognize my guests here today. Here on the floor with me is Sergeant Kate
Logan, a 12-year Army combat veteran with service time and active duty in the Army
Reserve and the Michigan Army National Guard. She deployed to Baghdad, Iraq
with the 1st Infantry Division during surge operations in 2007 and 2008 where
she served as female search detachment for infantry, quick response forces, and
as a recovery specialist and mechanic.
During her time overseas,
Sergeant Logan was one of the only females to work directly with and train
Iraqi armed forces for battle damage and repair. She also worked closely with
the public affairs team and has been recognized for her combat reporting and
publications within the Department of Defense.
She’s now a regional coordinator
for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb
counties. Kate is also a member of VFW Post 334 in north Oakland County, and we
have some other members of Post 334 with us today—Steve Striggow, Charles
Haskin, James Hubbard, Robert Mahan, and Ike Eisenhower. I would love to have
them recognized.
Senator Stamas’ statement is as
follows:
Today I have a special guest with
me, a good friend. I have Sergeant Joseph Mclosky, who served 2003 through
2012. On October 5, 2007, while deployed with the 303rd Military Police
Company, he was injured by an IED blast in Iraq. He was awarded the Purple
Heart and the Combat Action Badge. Joseph, thank you for joining me.
Senator Ananich’s statement is as
follows:
I’d first like to thank and
commend my colleague and friend, Michael MacDonald, for his willingness to host
this 25th Annual Memorial Day Service. It was a wonderful affair and I think it
was a great tribute to our friends and family who have made the ultimate
sacrifice.
It is my honor to introduce my
guest, retired Sergeant Major Tony Parker. Sergeant Major Tony Parker has
bravely served our nation for over 20 years, first in the United States Marine
Corps and later as a Michigan Army National Guardsman. He enlisted in the
Marine Corps in 1991, attended recruit training in San Diego, and in 1997 he
earned an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps.
But the desire to serve his
nation continued. In 2000, Sergeant Parker re-enlisted as active reserve in the
Michigan Army National Guard, 125th Infantry Battalion as an ammunition handler
and weapons specialist. Mr. Parker was deployed in 2003 in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom, and in 2008 Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our state and nation owe
Sergeant Parker a true debt of gratitude for his commitment to our safety and
the values on which we stand. He has truly made Flint and the state of Michigan
proud. Thank you.
Senator Theis’ statement is as
follows:
I’d like to introduce my guest,
James Wallace. Jim is a personal friend. Jim is a member of the American Legion
Post 419 in Pinckney and is the current American Legion Vice Commander. He is a
United States Army Vietnam-era veteran. He is an American Legion Department of
Michigan Commander from 2014 through 2015. He served on the American Legion
National Security Committee and the Americanism Council. He lives in Putnam
Township with his wife Linda, and I’m so very grateful that he honored us with
his presence here today. Thank you sir.
Senator Shirkey’s statement is as
follows:
I’d like to ask my colleagues and
guests in this austere chamber today to join me to allow me to talk about
Julius Gimesky. Master Sergeant Julius Gimesky was my guest last year. Army Air
Corps, he was a survivor of Pearl Harbor, a lover of life, song, and family,
and, of course, our country. At my desk we have a memorial for Master Sergeant
Gimesky, on display to honor and to celebrate a great life and an even greater
reward. Master Sergeant Gimesky went to the Lord one week ago at 101. It was
just a pleasure to be able to talk about him today. God bless you, Master
Sergeant.
Senator Daley’s statement is as
follows:
It’s my distinct honor to
introduce to you today Technical Sergeant Ernie Rabineau who lives just a few
miles away from me in Lapeer County and Arcadia Township. He’s, in his words,
almost 95 years old. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II,
he served in the Army as a tech sergeant and was part of the 301st Regiment,
94th Division. One thing that Ernie is most proud of is that he can still fit
in the same uniform that he wore during his service to our nation. As you can
see, he’s got it on today. I just wanted to introduce him to you, and thank
you, Ernie, for your service.
Senator Runestad’s statement is
as follows:
I’m honored today to have as my
special guest, Jessica Ellsworth, sister of Lance Corporal Justin Ellsworth who
was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Their mother, Debbie Ellsworth is also a
guest up in the gallery, and I would appreciate a warm welcome to them.
Senator Wojno’s statement is as
follows:
I’d like to
take this opportunity to introduce my special guest that is with me today. This
is Colonel Norman Fabian. Colonel Fabian graduated from Fitzgerald High School
in Warren, Michigan in 1982 and he accepted his Congressional appointment from
then-Congressman Dennis Hertel to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings
Point, New York. And since Fabian was commissioned in the U.S. Navy after
graduating with a bachelor of science in naval engineering in June 1988, his
impressive deployment history includes service on the USS Gridley, service on the USS Sumter,
service on the USS Missouri,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Joint Detention Group, Iraq Team Intel officer, Iraq
Sustainment Brigade Intel officer, and, in 2012, United Nations Intelligence
Chief. Colonel Fabian also earned a bachelor of science in naval engineering,
and a master of science in business intelligence from Grantham University. He
also holds certifications for the state of Michigan as a police officer, a
paramedic, a firefighter, and a paramedic instructor. Colonel Fabian works as a
paramedic firefighter instructor at Dorsey Emergency Medical Academy. He’s also
joined by his mother and several other individuals from the Blue Star Mothers,
if they could please stand up in the Gallery and be recognized as well today.
Senator VanderWall’s statement is
as follows:
Personally, I want to say thank
you to each and every one who is here today who has served our great nation
currently or is retired, and for those who are family members of those who have
lost loved ones who served to give us the opportunity to serve you. Today I
have two special guests. On the floor, I have Major Tad Reed, active Michigan
National Guard; and in the Gallery, I have Sergeant Rick Tindall, retired Air
Force. I would like you all to give them a warm welcome please.
Senator Victory’s statement is as
follows:
It is my honor to recognize on
behalf of the great state of Michigan and the 30th District two Gold Star
Families who are with us here today. One is my guest on the Senate floor, Mary
Herrema. Her son Rick, or Richard, Sergeant First Class, passed away in combat
on April 25, 2006. Also joining us from the 30th District are Carl and Ruth
Price. Their son Daniel Price, Gunnery Sergeant, passed away in combat on July 29,
2012. Will you please give a recognition to these two Gold Star Families.
Senator Lucido’s statement is as
follows:
I am honored
today to be joined by Colonel Jeffrey Witt, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army
TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Detroit Arsenal. He’s my guest on the
floor, and he’s joined also today by Joseph Moscone. Joseph is the Garrison
Manager, U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal, and also Jenny Downey, survivor
outreach coordinator for services of our fallen soldiers. I’d like to honor
them today by being our special guests in the Gallery.
Senator Irwin’s statement is as
follows:
I want to take a moment to
introduce my guest, Sergeant Robert Goble from Saline, Michigan. Sergeant Goble
was a U.S. Air Force Veteran from 1980 through 1986. He, like many of the folks
were are honoring today is from a family of veterans: the son of an Army
veteran, the brother of a veteran in the Navy. Sergeant Goble works towards
improvements to the National Veteran’s Crisis Number and supports veteran
engagement in Gold Star Families for the Travis Manion Foundation and I think
that as we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice today, and over
this weekend, we all need to think about how we are going to redouble our
efforts to support those who are still dying every day in service to our
nation. Over 20 veterans a day are committing suicide and I think as we honor
the fallen soldiers over this weekend we need to keep them in our thoughts as
well.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is
as follows:
I would like
to introduce my guest today. John McKee is a veteran of the United States Coast
Guard, serving honorably for five years and achieving the rank of petty officer
second class. Now John continues to serve the community, working for the
Livonia Fire Department. He’s been with Livonia Fire for the last 14 years and
holds the position of engineer. Thank you John for your service to our country
and our local community.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as
follows:
I am honored to have two great
veterans here with me today. On the floor with me is the VFW Post Commander for
11 years, Dan Burrows of Davison Post 4087. He served in Vietnam from 1968
through 1970 as a sergeant. And in the west Gallery we have State Commander for
the American Legion, Steve Striggow of Holly, who served in the Marines. His
wife Mae is also with them. Please join me in welcoming these great patriots to
the Senate.
Senator Moss’ statement is as
follows:
I want to take a moment on the
floor here to remember Nicholas Manoukian, who was a Marine, was deployed two
times, and in 2006, gave the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our continued
freedom, in Ramadi, Iraq. He was a two-time Purple Heart recipient, and we are
so honored today to have his mother on the Senate floor with us, Mary Manoukian
from Lathrup Village.
Senator Horn’s statement is as
follows:
First of all, I’d like to show my
appreciation to Senator MacDonald, to all the volunteers, and to all of our
guests for such a beautiful day. I’d like to open with a quote from Winston
Churchill: “A nation that fails to honor its heroes soon will have no heroes to
honor.”
With that, I’d like to introduce
you to my guest. Sergeant Major Ken V. Rice, a former prisoner of war, was born
and raised in Bad Axe. After completing boot camp, Ken enlisted as an aviator
and was sent to China in mid-1940. He was sent to Shanghai and then to Bataan
in the Philippine Islands. Ken was there when Bataan fell and was captured by
the Japanese. He was a survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March.
Ken was sent to Japan in 1943
aboard a ship that has come to be known as the “hell ship,” which was sunk by
an American submarine. Ken, being on deck, survived while 700 American POWs
below deck drowned. He was sent to a prison camp outside Nagasaki. For one
month at a time, the American POWs worked in the coal mines followed by one
month on the docks unloading ships. They alternated with the Dutch POWs. On
August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. The American POWs who
were working underground in the mines survived and knew something big had
happened up above because the guards never came back for them. Sergeant Major
Ken Rice and another POW made it to Camp 17 where they were put aboard a B-25
and flown to Okinawa in September 1945, and eventually returned home to Bad
Axe. Sergeant Major Rice remained in the Marine Corps until 1951, but his job
wasn’t over. He was sent to Korea as a forward air observer on the front lines.
He retired in 1960 and now lives in Saginaw.
He has just an amazing,
extraordinary story and you can visit that story—his uniform and all the medals
he’s wearing today—at the Michigan Heroes Museum in Frankenmuth. I’d like to
recognize my guest.
Senator MacGregor’s statement is
as follows:
Members, honored veterans, and
families, please help me welcome Mr. Melvin Bauman who is joining me here today
at my desk. Mr. Bauman served has honorably served our nation in the Army and
Army Reserve, entering the Army in 1965, retiring from the reserves in 2005 as
a lieutenant colonel. He continued to serve the Defense Department in various
roles in retirement. He is the recipient of 15 honorable awards and
decorations, including the Legion of Merit which is one of our military’s most
prestigious awards.
I am proud to have him here with
me today, and help me thank him for his service.
Senator MacGregor moved that rule 2.107 be suspended to
allow committees to meet during Senate session.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator
MacGregor moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 11:09 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.
Senator
MacGregor moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until
Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
The
motion prevailed.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were
received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 22:
House Bill Nos. 4189 4190 4191
The Secretary announced that the following bills and
resolutions were printed and filed on Wednesday, May 22 and are available on
the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 340 341 342
Senate Resolution Nos. 52 53
House Bill Nos. 4652 4653 4654 4655 4656 4657 4658 4659
Committee Reports
The Committee on Natural
Resources reported
Senate Resolution No. 49.
A resolution to oppose the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s
application to regulate water quality and air quality under federal law on the
L’Anse Reservation.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 46, p.472)
With the
recommendation that the following substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the
resolution then be adopted:
A resolution to oppose the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community’s application to regulate water quality on the L’Anse
Reservation under section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act and to receive
certain privileges under the federal Clean Air Act.
Whereas, The Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community is seeking federal approval to set water quality standards within the
L’Anse Reservation and to regulate activities impacting water quality through
the water quality certification process under the federal Clean Water Act. The
community is also seeking eligibility under the federal Clean Air Act to
receive air pollution control program grants with a reduced match requirement
and to receive notification of state-issued Title V air operating permits
within 50 miles of the reservation; and
Whereas, Approving these requests for
treatment as a state could be a stepping stone to more stringent regulation.
Concerns exist that approval—particularly approval of the water quality
request—would inevitably lead to unreasonable consequences, create a patchwork
of regulations, and be inappropriate for non-tribal property owners within and
outside of the reservation borders. This is a significant concern given that
the reservation boundaries encompass approximately 59,071 acres of land, of
which only 35 percent (20,427 acres) are tribal lands; and
Whereas, The state
of Michigan already has in place strong water quality standards to protect
state waters. The state has designated that all state waters should be safe for
fishing, swimming, and other uses and support native aquatic life and wildlife.
The state has established—and the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has approved—scientifically based water quality criteria that ensure
these uses are preserved; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan has
administered for decades permit programs that protect the air and water for all
Michigan residents. Under state law, Michigan has been addressing air pollution
since at least 1965. Under state law, Michigan has administered permit programs
that prevent discharges into state waters that would impair designated uses
since 1972 and that protect wetlands since 1980. The EPA delegated authority to
administer permit programs under the federal Clean Water Act to the state in
1973 and 1984 based on these laws. Michigan is one of only two states with
delegated authority for both programs, making our state unique compared to
other states where the EPA has granted treatment as a state status to tribes;
and
Whereas, This request by the Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community raises questions and concerns on how future permits issued
by the state could be impacted, including wetland permits, permits for
discharges into state waters, and hydropower licenses; and
Whereas, Approving the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community requests would not improve water quality but would create an
unnecessary layer of government bureaucracy and increase the regulatory burden
on businesses, property owners, and the state. Regardless of whether the
requests are approved, the state of Michigan will continue to regulate
activities impacting state waters within the reservation under state law.
Michigan’s programs are sufficient to protect residents and wildlife from
pollution; and
Whereas, Approving
the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community requests would lead to jurisdictional
conflicts between the community and the state related to control of activities
on state-owned land within the reservation boundaries. These conflicts would
involve complicated and not easily resolved legal questions regarding state
versus tribal sovereignty. It would also raise questions regarding potential
impacts to state-owned mineral rights within the reservation; and
Whereas, Approving the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Community requests would subject non-tribal property owners within
reservation boundaries to the decision-making of a tribal government in which
they have no representation. Only around one-third of the people living within
the reservation boundaries are tribal members, unlike other states where the
EPA has granted treatment as a state status to tribes. Our nation was founded
on the democratic concept that people should have a say and be represented in
the government that impacts their lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
Senate, That we oppose the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Lake Superior Band of
Chippewa requests for treatment as a state under the federal Clean Water Act
and the federal Clean Air Act for the reasons stated, including, but not
limited to, the unique Michigan and local circumstances; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this
resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency and the members of the Michigan congressional
delegation.
Ed
McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Bumstead and
Outman
Nays: Senators Schmidt and McCann
The resolution and the substitute
recommended by the committee were placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Natural
Resources reported
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to create a committee on Michigan’s mining future; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and
agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Ed
McBroom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McBroom, Bumstead,
Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended
by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural
Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators McBroom (C),
Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4121, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property
tax act,” by amending section 78q (MCL 211.78q), as amended by 2016 PA 518.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Jim
Runestad
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Runestad, Nesbitt,
Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended
by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance
submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Runestad (C),
Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
The Committee on Elections
reported
Senate Bill No. 117, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election
law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Ruth
A. Johnson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Johnson, Lucido,
VanderWall and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended
by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections
reported
Senate Bill No. 297, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election
law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 18a.
With the recommendation that the bill
pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
Ruth
A. Johnson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Johnson, Lucido,
VanderWall and Wojno
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee
of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections
submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 1:45 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Johnson (C), McBroom,
Lucido, VanderWall and Wojno
The Committee on Families,
Seniors, and Veterans reported
Senate Bill No. 118, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle
code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that
the bill be given immediate effect.
John
Bizon, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Bizon, Barrett,
Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended
by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Families,
Seniors, and Veterans submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Bizon (C), Barrett,
Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Barrett (C), LaSata,
McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations
submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 22,
2019, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol
Building
Present: Senators Stamas (C), Bumstead,
Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt,
Victory, Hertel, Bayer, Hollier, Irwin, McCann and Santana
Excused: Senator Nesbitt
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary and Public
Safety submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 23, 2019,
at 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Lucido (C),
VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
Excused: Senator Chang
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, June 5, 9:00 a.m.,
Room 5900, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-0212
Environmental
Quality - Tuesday, May 28, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and
Public Safety - Tuesday, May 28, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373-5312
Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:47 p.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of
the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Friday, May 24, 2019, at 8:00
a.m.
MARGARET
O’BRIEN
Secretary
of the Senate