STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Aric Nesbitt.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Alexander—present Horn—present Polehanki—present
Ananich—present Huizenga—present Runestad—present
Barrett—excused Irwin—present Santana—present
Bayer—present Johnson—present Schmidt—present
Bizon—present LaSata—present Shirkey—present
Brinks—present Lauwers—present Stamas—present
Bullock—present MacDonald—present Theis—present
Bumstead—present McBroom—present VanderWall—present
Chang—present McCann—present Victory—present
Daley—present McMorrow—excused Wojno—present
Geiss—present Moss—present Wozniak—present
Hertel—present Nesbitt—present Zorn—present
Hollier—present Outman—present
Senator Paul Wojno of the 9th District offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, we believe that You created man as an individual to be autonomous and to be governed by his own conscience; but as people You have ordained government that we may live in harmony with each other, and You have given us a great country as our heritage to govern. We humbly pray that we may always remember Your generosity and faithfulness for entrusting us with such a high level of legislative power. Bless our state and especially those who serve to strive for statesmanship. Bless them with honesty, truthfulness, and an honorable way of life to defend our liberty and strengthen the people who have come from throughout the world to make America and the state of Michigan their home. Lead us to choose a difficult right instead of the easier wrong. Help us to appreciate the opportunities that are still ours here in America as we struggle to bring harmony to an unsettled world. May we balance our concern for justice with mercy, and our concern for security with the willingness to take a risk with others that will produce a worthwhile change for the good of all.
Lord, we pray for Your guidance as we work together for the best interest of our community, our first responders, our local governments, and all staff, our nation, our world, in an ultimate goal of peace. In times of prosperity, let us be thankful; in troubled times, may our deepest trust be in You. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Chang moved that Senator Ananich be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Chang moved that Senator McMorrow be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Bizon be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Barrett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Jeff Irwin
January 20, 2022
I wish to be removed as a co-sponsor from Senate Bill 824 and Senate Bill 825. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jeff Irwin
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Marshall Bullock II November 2-6 NCSL Legislative Summit $ 1,889.54
Tampa, Fla.
Nov. 30-Dec. 5 NBCSL Legislative Conference $ 1,481.00
Atlanta, Ga.
Senator Michael MacDonald November 3-5 NCSL Legislative Summit $ 650.00
Tampa, Fla.
Senator Ed McBroom November 17 Election Meeting $ 114.24
Green Bay, Wis.
Senator Bizon
entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Santana introduced
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 272.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Banking.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Irwin as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 721, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled “Health and safety fund act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 141.473), as amended by 1998 PA 529.
A bill to amend 1999 PA 244, entitled “An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.2051 and 445.2052), as amended by 2016 PA 42.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Senate Bill No. 720, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327,
entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6,
6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 7b, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 205.422, 205.423, 205.424,
205.425, 205.425a, 205.426, 205.426a, 205.426b, 205.426c, 205.426d, 205.427,
205.427b, 205.428, 205.429, 205.431, 205.432, and 205.433), sections 2 and 11
as amended by 2020 PA 326, sections 3, 5, and 6 as amended and section 6b as
added by 1997 PA 187, sections 5a and 6a as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6c
as added by 2002 PA 503, section 6d as added by 2003 PA 285, section 7 as
amended by 2021 PA 102, section 7b as added by 2002 PA 607, section 8 as
amended by 2008 PA 458, section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 474, section 12 as
amended by 2018 PA 639, and section 13 as amended by 1995 PA 131, and by adding
sections 3a and 6f.
Substitute (S-2).
Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Daley offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 102.
A resolution to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA).
Whereas, In 1922, at the Pantlind Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 13 nurserymen gathered to form a new statewide trade organization named the Michigan Association of Nurserymen; and
Whereas, The Michigan Association of Nurserymen’s purpose was to further the interests of the nursery business with state legislation, clean and orderly competition to create a more wholesome feeling between the nurseryman and the consumer and to assist in the furtherance of all commendable horticultural developments; and
Whereas, In 1990, the name of the organization was changed to the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) to reflect the diversity of green industry segments that they grew to represent. These segments include nursery production, greenhouse production, grower, landscape contractor, landscape management, landscape design, retail garden center, turf management, water gardening, snow and ice management, arboriculture, irrigation, supplier, manufacturer, and golf course design and maintenance; and
Whereas, MNLA’s mission is “United to advocate professionalism, integrity and growth for Michigan’s Green Industry”; and
Whereas, MNLA established the industry’s standard of excellence, the Certified Green Industry Professional program (CGIP). This program is a well-established and trusted program that certifies dedicated professionals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their chosen field and maintain the highest degree of integrity in their industry; and
Whereas, In 2022, MNLA represents over 5,000 licensed green industry firms in Michigan, with an economic impact of $5.715 billion; and
Whereas, Michigan’s landscape services and retail sectors generate $4.5 billion and nursery and perennial plant producers contribute $1.2 billion; and
Whereas, Nursey and perennial plant producers distribute products into 35 states, Mexico, and Canada, making it the largest specialty crop, the fourth largest agriculture commodity group in Michigan, and the fourth largest nursery industry in the nation; and
Whereas, Our state has established flourishing partnerships with green industry universities, regulatory agencies, and state and national associations, in addition to a robust research program to find solutions and opportunities for the green industry; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That members of this legislative body recognize the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA).
Senator Lauwers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Lauwers was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Daley’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association. This
organization has worked tirelessly to ensure that Michigan’s landscape industry
remains a powerhouse in our state. Every aspect of process—from the
construction of greenhouses to the planting of trees at our homes, parks, and
golf courses—has benefited from the guidance of the Nursery and Landscape
Association. We appreciate all their hard work over the past century and we
hope they will be able to continue to serve our state for 100 more.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
Senate Bill Nos. 827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., Room 519, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building
Present: Senators McBroom (C), Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Advice and Consent submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators VanderWall (C), Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel and Wojno
Excused: Senator Santana
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Zorn (C), Johnson, Daley and Moss
Excused: Senator Alexander
Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, January 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Energy and Technology – Tuesday, February 1, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721
Finance – Wednesday, January 26, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, January 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323
Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, January 27, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312
Local Government – Thursday, January 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200,
Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:22 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
MARGARET O’BRIEN
Secretary of the Senate