No. 23
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
Journal of
the Senate
103rd
Legislature
REGULAR
SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
10:00 a.m.
The
Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who
announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—present
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—excused Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—present McBroom—present Victory—present
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Thomas A.
Albert of the 18th District offered the following invocation:
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is
with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of
our death. Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator
Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Irwin entered the Senate
Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers
moved that Senators Johnson and Hauck be temporarily excused from today’s
session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator McCann entered the Senate
Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony,
Brinks, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hertel, McMorrow, Santana and Shink be
temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator
Camilleri be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
10:03 a.m.
10:13 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senators Cavanagh,
Hauck, Brinks, Hertel, Shink, Santana, Cherry, Chang and McMorrow entered the
Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate
proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Geiss entered the Senate
Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
proceed to consideration of the following resolution:
Senate
Resolution No. 16
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh
moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the
following resolutions:
Senate
Resolution No. 16
Senate
Resolution No. 15
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hauck offered the following
resolution:
Senate
Resolution No. 16.
A resolution to recognize March 9-15,
2025, as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Week.
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a
neurological disease of the central nervous system, affecting nearly one
million people in the United States (U.S.) alone; and
Whereas, MS generally strikes people in
the prime of life, between ages 20 through 50, and the cause and course of the
often debilitating symptoms remain unknown and no cure currently exists; and
Whereas, The National Multiple
Sclerosis Society is committed to a world free of MS, heightening public
knowledge about and insight into the disease; and
Whereas, The mission of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society is to cure MS while empowering people affected by MS
to live their best lives, one that all Americans and Michiganians should
support; and
Whereas, Since 1946, the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society has been a driving force of MS research, relentlessly
pursuing prevention, treatments, and a cure, and has invested more than $1
billion in groundbreaking research; and
Whereas, Funds raised through the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society fuels research on pathways to MS cures
and invests in the MS research workforce at the best medical centers,
universities, and other institutions throughout the U.S. and abroad, leading to
many breakthroughs in the treatment of MS; and
Whereas, Together we have transformed
what it means to live with MS and provided global leadership to help achieve
our vision of a world free of MS; and
Whereas, Supported by the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society and led by MS leaders, Michigan has 18 in‑person MS support groups that create
collaborative communities for all Michiganders impacted by MS; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan
recognizes the importance of finding the cause and cure of MS and expresses its
appreciation for the dedication that the Michigan Chapter of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society has shown toward creating a world free of MS; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the
Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 9-15, 2025,
as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Week; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend this
observance for all Michiganians and encourage citizens to learn more about MS
and what they can do to support individuals with MS and their families.
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senator Lauwers
was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Hauck asked and was granted
unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed
in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hauck’s
statement is as follows:
Today, I rise in
support of my resolution to recognize this week as Multiple Sclerosis Week. MS
is a neurological disease that affects the central nervous system and causes
communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body. Nearly one
million people in the United States alone currently live with MS, often
affecting those in the prime of their lives between the ages of 20 and 50. At
this time, the cause of the disease is unknown and there is also no known cure.
The unknowns surrounding this disease, paired with an increasing rate in
diagnoses over the past 40 years, is why spreading awareness of this disease is
so important. Bringing MS into the spotlight can only bring more research and
better care until hopefully one day this disease is eradicated.
Groups like the
National MS Society and their advocates, such as the Digmanns
who are in the Gallery today, do a great job of providing insight into MS and
empowering those with MS to live their best lives, while also being a driving
force behind critical research and treatment. With increasing public knowledge,
leading to increased research and care, one day we will hopefully reach the MS
Society’s goal of a world without MS. I thank you, colleagues, for your support
and urge a “yes” vote on this resolution recognizing March 9 through 15 as MS
Week.
Senator Chang offered the following
resolution:
Senate
Resolution No. 15.
A resolution to commemorate March 2025
as Social Work Month.
Whereas, People have entered the social
work profession for generations because they genuinely care about helping
improve the welfare of people, families, communities and our nation; and
Whereas, This year’s social work month
theme, “Social Work: Compassion + Action,” embodies the fact that social
workers go through years of education and training, so they have the skills and
expertise to transform their care for others into action that brings positive
results; and
Whereas, The social work profession has
worked for generations to improve living conditions in our nation, with social
workers successfully pushing for Social Security, a 40-hour work week,
Medicare, and a minimum wage; and
Whereas, Social workers have helped
this nation live up to its values by successfully advocating for equal rights
for all people, no matter their race, sexual identity, gender, gender
expression, culture, or religion; and
Whereas, Social workers follow a code
of ethics, which sets the primary mission of enhancing human well-being and
meeting the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the
needs and empowerment of those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in
poverty; and
Whereas, In the United States, social
work is one of the fastest growing professions, with more than 800,000 people expected
to be employed as social workers by 2033; and
Whereas, There are more than 30,000
licensed social workers in the state of Michigan alone, while 6,500 social
work students are slated to join the workforce; and
Whereas, Social workers work in all
parts of our society – including schools, social service agencies, veteran
centers, and government – helping people, families, and communities secure
services and policies they need to thrive; and
Whereas, They are also at the forefront
of pressing issues our nation is addressing, including increased needs for
mental health care, especially for children and adolescents, substance use
disorder treatment, and increased economic and political division; and
Whereas, Social workers are one of the
largest groups of mental health care providers in the United States and are
pushing for a Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact that will improve mental
health care delivery in our nation; and
Whereas, They help protect millions of
children from abuse and neglect and provide services and support, which help
strengthen families that are under stress, and help create new families through
adoption; and
Whereas, Research proves that social
workers in schools, hospitals, and assisted living facilities improve education
and health outcomes, as well as the quality of life for students, patients, and
residents; and
Whereas, Social workers stand ready to
assist our nation in overcoming present and future challenges, including ending
gun violence, improving health care and mental health care for all, and urging
lawmakers to adopt immigration reforms; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the
members of this legislative body commemorate March 2025 as Social Work Month;
and be it further
Resolved, That in recognition of the
numerous contributions made by America’s social workers, we call upon all
citizens to join the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating
Social Work Month.
The question
being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Singh moved that consideration
of the resolution be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator
Hertel introduced
Senate Bill No. 135, entitled
A
bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending
sections 3403, 3406z, 3406bb, and 3406ii (MCL 500.3403, 500.3406z, 500.3406bb,
and 500.3406ii), section 3403 as amended by 2023 PA 158, section 3406z as added
by 2023 PA 159, section 3406bb as added by 2023 PA 160, and section 3406ii
as added by 2023 PA 157.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Health Policy.
Senators Anthony, McCann, Johnson, Bayer, Klinefelt, Chang, Geiss, Cavanagh, McMorrow and Shink
introduced
Senate Bill No. 136, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections
13501, 13521, 13522, and 13523 (MCL 333.13501, 333.13521, 333.13522, and
333.13523), sections 13501 and 13523 as amended by 1994 PA 100, section 13521 as amended by 2018 PA 544, and section
13522 as amended by 2023 PA 138; 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
Health Policy.
Senators Geiss, Moss, Wojno,
Bayer, Klinefelt, Chang, Cavanagh, McCann, McMorrow
and Shink introduced
Senate Bill No. 137, entitled
A
bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending
sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL 257.233, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240),
section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Moss, Geiss, Bayer, Wojno,
Klinefelt, Chang, Cavanagh, McCann, McMorrow and
Shink introduced
Senate Bill No. 138, entitled
A
bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending
section 227 (MCL 257.227), as amended by 2011 PA 92.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators Klinefelt, Geiss,
Moss, Bayer, Wojno, Chang, Cavanagh, McCann, McMorrow
and Shink introduced
Senate Bill No. 139, entitled
A
bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental
protection act,” by amending sections 80304 and 81105 (MCL 324.80304 and
324.81105), section 80304 as amended by 2018 PA 678 and section 81105 as
amended by 2018 PA 519.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senators
Irwin, Chang, McMorrow, Shink, Geiss and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 140, entitled
A
bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental
protection act,” by amending section 61524 (MCL 324.61524), as amended by 1998
PA 252.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senator
Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators
Irwin, Chang, McMorrow, Shink, Geiss and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A
bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental
protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 61506e.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Senators
Webber and Outman introduced
Senate Bill No. 142, entitled
A
bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections
100d and 756 (MCL 330.1100d and 330.1756), section 100d as amended by 2022
PA 214 and section 756 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.
Senators
Outman and Webber introduced
Senate Bill No. 143, entitled
A
bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section
416 (MCL 330.1416), as amended by 2018 PA 595.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and
referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator
Santana introduced
Senate Bill No. 144, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections
17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822,
333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended
and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended
by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by
adding section 17825a.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Health Policy.
Senator
Anthony introduced
Senate Bill No. 145, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of
payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and
responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the
department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement
of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices
by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts
and parts of acts,” by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a), as added by
1982 PA 524.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Labor.
Senator
Hauck introduced
Senate Bill No. 146, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle
code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811kk.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Anthony entered the Senate
Chamber.
House Bill No. 4032, entitled
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section
16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.
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
Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4161, entitled
A
bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various
state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain
conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
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
Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4162, entitled
A
bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by
amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as
amended by 2024 PA 148 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
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
Appropriations.
By unanimous consent the Senate
returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General
Orders calendar.
The motion
prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Wojno as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the
Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed
the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without
amendment, the following bill:
Senate
Bill No. 83, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 27c (MCL 388.1627c), as
amended by 2024 PA 120.
The bill was placed on the order of
Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported
back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following
bill:
Senate
Bill No. 71, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by
2005 PA 305.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute
recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was
placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being
10:31 a.m.
10:42 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned
to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate
proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate
Bill No. 23
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third
time:
Senate
Bill No. 23, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land
division act,” by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
Senator McBroom offered the following
amendments:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “tract,” by
inserting “shall result in not more than
10 parcels of 1.5 acres each if the remainder of the resulting parcels are 3
acres or larger or”.
2. Amend page 2, line 26, after “recorded.” by
inserting “This subdivision does not
apply to a parcel created by an exempt split.”.
The amendments were adopted, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 17 Yeas—30
Anthony Damoose Lindsey Polehanki
Bayer Hauck McBroom Santana
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Klinefelt Outman Wojno
Daley Lauwers
Nays—6
Albert Geiss Runestad Shink
Bellino Johnson
Excused—1
Camilleri
Not Voting—0
In
The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
The following bill was read a third
time:
Senate
Bill No. 68, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
609k.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 18 Yeas—31
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Santana
Bayer Geiss McBroom Shink
Brinks Hauck McCann Singh
Bumstead Hertel McMorrow Victory
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Webber
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Cherry Johnson Outman
Nays—5
Bellino Lindsey Runestad Theis
Hoitenga
Excused—1
Camilleri
Not Voting—0
In
The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
The following bill was read a third
time:
Senate
Bill No. 87, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 804.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 19 Yeas—36
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—1
Camilleri
Not Voting—0
In
The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
The following bill was read a third
time:
Senate
Bill No. 88, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 903b (MCL 436.1903b), as
added by 2016 PA 434.
The question being on the passage of
the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 20 Yeas—36
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Cavanagh Huizenga Moss Victory
Chang Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—1
Camilleri
Not Voting—0
In
The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the
bill.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the
following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, March
11:
House
Bill Nos. 4003 4018 4046
The Secretary announced that the
following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, March 11, and are available
on the Michigan Legislature website:
House
Bill Nos. 4191 4192 4193 4194 4195 4196 4197 4198 4199 4200 4201 4202 4203 4204 4205 4206 4207 4208 4209 4210
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS
submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025,
at 10:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators
Santana (C), Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on
LARA/DIFS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025,
at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana
and Theis
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on
Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025,
at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations –
Subcommittees
–
Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 13, 1:30 p.m., Room
1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768
EGLE
– Thursday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room
403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768
General Government
– Thursday, March 13,
1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517)
373‑2768
MiLEAP
– Thursday,
March 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office
Building (517) 373‑2768
Transportation – Thursday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768
Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 13, 12:00 noon, Room
1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721
Regulatory Affairs
– Thursday, March
13, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721
Senator Singh moved
that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed,
the time being 10:53 a.m.
The President pro
tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 13,
2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL
OBERLIN
Secretary
of the Senate