No. 18

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

103rd Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2025

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

 

1:30 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

Alexander—present

Foreman—present

McFall—present

Schuette—present

Andrews—present

Fox—present

McKinney—present

Scott—present

Aragona—present

Frisbie—present

Meerman—present

Skaggs—present

Arbit—present

Glanville—present

Mentzer—present

Slagh—present

BeGole—present

Grant—present

Miller—present

Smit—present

Beson—present

Green, P.—present

Morgan—present

Snyder—present

Bierlein—present

Greene, J.—present

Mueller—present

St. Germaine—present

Bohnak—present

Hall—present

Myers-Phillips—present

Steckloff—excused

Bollin—present

Harris—present

Neeley—present

Steele—present

Borton—present

Herzberg—present

Neyer—present

Tate—present

Breen—present

Hoadley—present

O’Neal—present

Thompson—present

Brixie—present

Hope—present

Outman—present

Tisdel—present

Bruck—present

Hoskins—present

Paiz—present

Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present

Jenkins-Arno—present

Paquette—present

VanderWall—present

Carra—present

Johnsen—present

Pavlov—present

VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present

Kelly—present

Pohutsky—present

Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present

Koleszar—present

Posthumus—present

Weiss—present

Cavitt—present

Kuhn—present

Prestin—present

Wendzel—present

Coffia—present

Kunse—present

Price—present

Whitsett—present

Conlin—present

Liberati—present

Puri—present

Wilson—present

DeBoer—present

Lightner—present

Rheingans—present

Witwer—present

DeBoyer—present

Linting—present

Rigas—present

Wooden—present

DeSana—present

Longjohn—present

Robinson—present

Woolford—present

Dievendorf—present

MacDonell—present

Rogers—present

Wortz—present

Edwards—present

Maddock—present

Roth—present

Wozniak—present

Fairbairn—present

Markkanen—present

Schmaltz—present

Xiong—present

Farhat—present

Martin—present

Schriver—present

Young—present

Fitzgerald—present

Martus—present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Pastor James Seaman, Pastor of Black River Full Gospel Church in Cheboygan, offered the following invocation:

 

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Steckloff be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 18:

House Bill No. 4088

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. VanderWall, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman

Absent: Rep. Meerman

Excused: Rep. Meerman

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Bollin, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O’Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn

Absent: Rep. Steckloff

Excused: Rep. Steckloff

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Lightner, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeBoer, Chair, of the Committee on Education and Workforce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes

Absent: Rep. Paquette

Excused: Rep. Paquette

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Harris, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Martin, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Rep. Schuette introduced

House Bill No. 4089, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 16e.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

Rep. Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4090, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Wayne County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. O’Neal, Hope, Rheingans, Young, Neeley, Martus, MacDonell, Brixie, Wilson, Tyrone Carter, Tsernoglou, McKinney, Breen, Hoskins and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4091, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371, and 1372 (MCL 600.857, 600.1301a, 600.1304a, 600.1307a, 600.1326, 600.1332, 600.1334, 600.1343, 600.1344, 600.1345, 600.1346, 600.1371, and 600.1372), sections 1301a, 1304a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1345, 1346, and 1372 as amended by 2004 PA 12, section 1307a as amended by 2023 PA 308, and section 1344 as amended by 2017 PA 51, and by adding sections 1306 and 1307; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Young, Hope, Neeley, O’Neal, Rheingans, Martus, MacDonell, Wilson, Tyrone Carter, McKinney, Hoskins, Scott, Brixie, Tsernoglou and Breen introduced

House Bill No. 4092, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 17 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.17), as amended by 1998 PA 474.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Hope, Rheingans, Young, Neeley, O’Neal, Martus, MacDonell, Brixie, Wilson, Tyrone Carter, Tsernoglou, McKinney, Hoskins, Scott and Breen introduced

House Bill No. 4093, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 87, entitled “The uniform condemnation procedures act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 213.62).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Tsernoglou, Hope, Young, Rheingans, O’Neal, Neeley, Martus, MacDonell, Wilson, Tyrone Carter, McKinney, Scott, Brixie, Breen and Hoskins introduced

House Bill No. 4094, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2023 PA 308, and by adding sections 1307b and 1356.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Rep. Schuette moved that the Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 8.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 17, p. 119.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Schuette,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4062, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Fitzgerald moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) Senate Bill No. 1.

(b) Senate Bill No. 2.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

Rep. Coffia moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 14, after “than” by striking out “$1,000.00” and inserting “$10,000.00”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Tisdel moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4063, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Hope moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 10, after “than” by striking out “$1,000.00” and inserting “$10,000.00”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Martin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4064, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Morgan moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 12, after “than” by striking out “$1,000.00” and inserting “$10,000.00”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Neyer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. O’Neal, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Linting, MacDonell, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette, Snyder, Weiss, Wilson, Witwer, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 22.

A resolution to declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The origins of Black History Month began in 1915 after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery in the United States. Since 1976, every U.S. President has adopted the month of February as Black History Month, an annual celebration of African-American achievements and roles in our history; and

Whereas, As a result of the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the burdens of racial prejudice and explore, understand and appreciate the identities and cultures across and within the African diaspora; and

Whereas, We pay tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who organized a national Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history, evolving into a month-long celebration of black progress and power; and

Whereas, President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”; and

Whereas, Michigan recognizes the injustices that African Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for the continuous pursuit of overcoming those injustices while changing the course and nature of history. We honor the prominent leaders and activists who have paved the way for equality and justice; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That we honor the contributions and sacrifices made toward building pride in black history and educating all Americans; and be it further

Resolved, That we join other organizations throughout the state of Michigan and this country to use this occasion to raise awareness about the hardships African-Americans have endured, celebrate the milestones achieved and to continue the unrelenting pursuit of equality and justice for all.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Wortz, BeGole, Fox, Jenkins-Arno, Martin, Kuhn, Outman, DeBoer, Tisdel, Roth, Steele, Harris, Frisbie, Neyer, Bohnak, Hoadley, Beson, Wozniak, DeSana, Alexander, O’Neal, Rigas, Pavlov, VanderWall, Breen, Glanville, Jaime Greene, Johnsen, Linting, Morgan, Paiz, Rogers, Wilson, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 23.

A resolution to declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in February 1818 in the state of Maryland. He never knew the exact date of his own birth but adopted Valentine’s Day as his birthday after his mother Harriet Bailey called him her “Little Valentine”; and

Whereas, Mr. Douglass escaped from bondage at the age of 20, whereupon he began a life dedicated to the abolition of slavery in the United States and the recognition of Black Americans as free and equal citizens; and

Whereas, Frederick Douglass worked throughout his childhood to learn to read and write, even against the wishes of the family which claimed to own him, and shortly after his escape from slavery became a famed and persuasive orator, detailing to Northern audiences the horrors of life in the South for slaves and arguing for the fundamental equality of all Americans; and

Whereas, Mr. Douglass made several visits to Michigan, where he met with other proponents of abolition across the state, including in Detroit, Hillsdale, and Ypsilanti, and gave speeches on civil rights; and

Whereas, In freedom, Frederick Douglass married Anna Murray and raised five children. Following Anna’s death, he married Helen Pitts; and

Whereas, During the Civil War, Frederick Douglass recruited the first Black military unit in United States history, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, which included his sons Charles and Lewis; and

Whereas, Mr. Douglass knew and advised many prominent American statesmen and citizens of his day, including Ida B. Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Charles Remond, William Lloyd Garrison, and John Marshall Harlan, as well as Abraham Lincoln and every President of the United States who served after Lincoln until Douglass’ death in 1888; and

Whereas, Mr. Douglass served the United States as U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, and as Minister to Haiti; and

Whereas, To this day, Frederick Douglass’ autobiographies and speeches serve as powerful testimonies to the motto of Douglass’ newspaper the North Star, which asserts “Right is of no sex—Truth is of no Color—God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren”; and

Whereas, February 14, 2025, will be recognized as the 207th anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 14, 2025, as Frederick Douglass Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Posthumus, Markkanen, Neyer, Rheingans, Pavlov, Woolford, Paquette, Steckloff, Phil Green, Witwer, Snyder, Andrews, Brixie, Tyrone Carter, Harris, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Aragona, Kelly, Wozniak, DeBoyer, DeSana, Slagh, Meerman, Johnsen, Schmaltz, Cavitt, St. Germaine, Mueller, Beson, Martin, Rigas, BeGole, Frisbie, Outman, Wortz, Jenkins-Arno, Prestin, Roth, Bohnak, Morgan, Alexander, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Jaime Greene, Linting, Paiz, Rogers and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 24.

A resolution to declare February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Future Farmers of America (FFA) was established in 1928 and is now known as the National FFA Organization. In 1950, Congress granted FFA a federal charter, making it a vital part of public agricultural instruction under the National Vocational Education Act; and

Whereas, The National FFA Organization is comprised of 1,027,273 members in grades seven through twelve; and

Whereas, These members belong to one of 9,235 local FFA chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and  

Whereas, FFA operates on local, state, and national levels. Student members belong to chapters at the local level where agricultural educators serve as chapter advisors; and

Whereas, FFA members elect their own student officers that plan and conduct activities with supervision from their advisors; and

Whereas, States conduct annual conventions where members can demonstrate their proficiency in competitions based on real-world agricultural skills; and  

Whereas, Local, state, and national FFA programs help members develop public speaking skills, conduct, and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and assume civic responsibilities; and  

Whereas, The National FFA convention is the organization’s premier gathering during which competitors are recognized nationally; and

Whereas, The National FFA Organization has expanded opportunities in the agricultural industry. The FFA helps members prepare for careers in agribusiness, agri-marketing, science, communications, education, horticulture, production, natural resources, forestry, and other diverse fields; and

Whereas, Members of the FFA strengthen their communities through service and preparation of the next generation of leaders to conquer challenges; and

Whereas, There are more than 760,152 FFA Alumni and Supporters across the country that support and advocate for agricultural education; and

Whereas, Members of the FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week during the week of February 15 through 22, 2025; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the important role of the National FFA Organization in building valuable skills through hands-on learning and developing young students for leadership, personal growth, and career success.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 8, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4d, 9, and 10 (MCL 408.932, 408.934, 408.934d, 408.939, and 408.940).

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Koleszar moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 7, by inserting:

(f) The employer calculates the employee’s gratuities received for every shift that the employee works to determine if the condition under subdivision (b) has been met.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

Rep. Grant moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

Rep. Miller moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 8, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 4d, 9, and 10 (MCL 408.932, 408.934, 408.934d, 408.939, and 408.940).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 8 Yeas—69

 

 

Alexander Fox Linting Schmaltz

Andrews Frisbie Maddock Schuette

Aragona Glanville Markkanen Slagh

BeGole Grant Martin Smit

Beson Green, P. Meerman Snyder

Bierlein Greene, J. Miller St. Germaine

Bohnak Hall Mueller Steele

Bollin Harris Neyer Thompson

Borton Herzberg O’Neal Tisdel

Bruck Hoadley Outman VanderWall

Cavitt Jenkins-Arno Pavlov VanWoerkom

Coffia Johnsen Posthumus Wendzel

Conlin Kelly Prestin Whitsett

DeBoer Kuhn Rigas Witwer

DeBoyer Kunse Robinson Woolford

Fairbairn Liberati Rogers Wortz

Farhat Lightner Roth Wozniak

Fitzgerald

 

 

Nays—40

 

 

Arbit Foreman Morgan Scott

Breen Hope Myers-Phillips Skaggs

Brixie Hoskins Neeley Tate

Byrnes Koleszar Paiz Tsernoglou

Carra Longjohn Paquette Wegela

Carter, B. MacDonell Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Martus Price Wilson

DeSana McFall Puri Wooden

Dievendorf McKinney Rheingans Xiong

Edwards Mentzer Schriver Young

 

 

In The Chair: Smit

 

 

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An initiation of legislation to enact the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act which would fix minimum wages for employees within this state; prohibit wage discrimination; provide for a wage deviation board; provide for the administration and enforcement of the act; prescribe penalties for the violation of the act; and supersede certain acts and parts of acts including 2014 PA 138,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Paiz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

After discussing the ‘tipped wage’ with workers directly impacted by tipped wages, it’s clear to me that a better minimum wage, with the expectation that they will still receive tips, is very important to their wellbeing especially given the fast-increasing cost of living expenses. SB 8 caps the minimum was for tipped workers at 50%. I believe a better option would be phasing in the $15 minimum wage by 2030, allowing businesses time to adjust and ensuring our tipped workers receive wages equal to all other Michigan minimum wage workers.”

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. O’Neal, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Linting, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette, Weiss, Wilson, Witwer, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 25.

A resolution to declare February 2025 as 2-1-1 Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Launched in 2002, 2-1-1 is a service provided at no cost to Michigan residents, and connects them with thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities - quickly, easily, and confidentially; and

Whereas, The Michigan 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via phone, email, live chat, and online databases; and

Whereas, The 2-1-1 has supported Michigan during natural disasters, including tornados, flooding, and cold snaps; and

Whereas, Individuals in Michigan contacted 2-1-1 for assistance with housing, job training, utility assistance, food, and other resources over 406,000 times in fiscal year 2024 alone; and

Whereas, We recognizes the 2-1-1 service as a valued community asset and are grateful to the dedicated community care advocates at 2-1-1 for their efficient, effective, and compassionate response to the growing needs of residents; and

Whereas, Coinciding with February 11th (2-11), this month is appropriate for recognition of the beneficial services available to Michigan taxpayers through 2-1-1; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2025 as 2-1-1 Month in the state of Michigan. We urge increased awareness of the beneficial services available to those residents in need.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 17, p. 119.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2, entitled

A concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention of the Senate and House of Representatives.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 17, p. 119.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Government Operations on February 19.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 17, p. 119.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The Speaker laid before the House

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3, entitled

A concurrent resolution prescribing the Joint Convention Rules for the Legislature.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 17, p. 119.)

(The concurrent resolution was discharged from the Committee on Government Operations on February 19.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 19:

House Bill Nos. 4089 4090 4091 4092 4093 4094

Senate Bill Nos. 87 88 89 90 91 92

 

 

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Rep. VanWoerkom moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:25 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 20, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

SCOTT E. STARR

Clerk of the House of Representatives