No. 45
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
Journal of
the Senate
103rd
Legislature
REGULAR
SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 15, 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—excused Outman—excused
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—excused
Bumstead—present Johnson—excused Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—excused Lindsey—excused Theis—excused
Cherry—present McBroom—excused Victory—excused
Daley—excused McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Sue
Shink of the 14th District offered the following invocation:
Some may believe they will enter heaven due to
their outer piety and their frequent talk of God. Matthew 7:21-23 suggests
that as much as so many wish to enter heaven, yet many may not because their
lives may not reflect their stated faith. Dear God, please help us—instead of
speaking pious words and engaging in religious rituals without truly serving
God and others—to be kind, to care for those around us, especially the most
vulnerable among us. Dear God, please lead us not to worship and obey men and
women who take great wealth for themselves while inflicting harm and cruelty on
others, especially the poor, the refugees, and the weakest. Dear God, please
lead us to care for the world You created instead of increasing profits for
giant corporations or greedy billionaires; to protect the flora and fauna, as
well as the people who live on this beautiful Earth by fighting pollution and
human-induced climate catastrophe. Dear God, please lead us to stand firm
against those who would use our differences to turn us away from each other for
their own gain and to turn to those leaders
who encourage us to love and care for each other, that each of us may live our
best lives and that we may all have lived a life worthy of this beautiful Earth
and entry into heaven. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led
the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers
moved that Senator Damoose be temporarily excused
from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers
moved that Senators Daley, Johnson, Lindsey, McBroom, Outman, Runestad, Theis, Victory and Hoitenga
be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that Senator Geiss be
temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator Chang be
excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following
communications were received:
Department
of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
April 28, 2025
In accordance
with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-014-EQ (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-14) on this date at 12:44 p.m. for the Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy entitled, “Part 9. Emission Limitation and Prohibitions—Miscellaneous.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 28, 2025
In accordance
with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-013-EQ (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-13) on this date at 11:24 a.m. for the Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy entitled, “Part 8. Emission Limitations and
Prohibitions-Oxides of Nitrogen.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 28, 2025
In accordance
with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-011-EQ (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-12) on this date at 10:27 a.m. for the Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy entitled, “Part 1. General Provisions.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 28, 2025
In accordance
with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-005-EQ (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-11) on this date at 3:31 p.m. for the Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy entitled, “Hazardous Waste Management.”
These rules
become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
April 29, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative
Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2024-005-TY (Secretary of State Filing
#25-04-10) on this date at 1:07 p.m. for the Department of Treasury
entitled, “Internet Sports Betting Rules.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 29, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative
Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2024-004-TY (Secretary of State Filing
#25-04-09) on this date at 12:49 p.m. for the Department of Treasury
entitled, “Internet Gaming Rules.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 29, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-044-IF (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-08) on this date at 10:20 a.m. for the Department of Insurance
and Financial Services entitled, “Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve
Financing.”
These rules
become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 30, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise
you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2023-074-HS (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-07) on this date at 1:01 p.m. for the Department of Health and
Human Services entitled, “Universal Blood Lead Testing.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 30, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2024-026-HS (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-06) on this date at 1:57 p.m. for the Department of Health and
Human Services entitled,
“State Disability Assistance Program.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
April 30, 2025
In accordance
with the requirements of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969,
being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to
advise you that the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed
Administrative Rule #2024-027-HS (Secretary of State
Filing #25-04-05) on this date at 2:16 p.m. for the Department of Health and
Human Services entitled, “Family Independence Program.”
These rules
become effective immediately after filing with the Secretary of State unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of
1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or
24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after
filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
Benson
Secretary
of State
Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental
Supervisor
Office
of the Great Seal
The
communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess
subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04
a.m.
10:27 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the
President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senators Geiss and Damoose entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
Introduction and Referral of
Bills
Senators Chang, Bayer, Shink, Geiss, Cavanagh,
McMorrow and Irwin introduced
Senate
Bill No. 305, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by
adding section 5534.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
Senators Chang, McMorrow, Bayer, Geiss, Shink,
Cavanagh and Klinefelt introduced
Senate
Bill No. 306, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan
campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 169.203, 169.206,
and 169.209), section 3 as amended by 2017 PA 119, section 6 as amended by 2023
PA 244, and section 9 as amended by 2019 PA 93.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Senators Bayer, McMorrow, Geiss, Chang, Shink
and Cherry introduced
Senate
Bill No. 307, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan
consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended
by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3p.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.
Senator Hertel introduced
Senate
Bill No. 308, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA
281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 272b.
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. 309, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 104.
The bill was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator McMorrow introduced
Senate
Bill No. 310, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act
to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation
of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of
care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section
6b.
The bill was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator Bayer introduced
Senate
Bill No. 311, entitled
A bill to require the adjustment of
reimbursements made to child care providers under the child development and
care program for inflation; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator McCann introduced
Senate
Bill No. 312, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act
to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation
of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of
care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section
12a.
The bill was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator Anthony introduced
Senate
Bill No. 313, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act
to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation
of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of
care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain
departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c
(MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as
amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by
2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by
2023 PA 304.
The bill was read a first
and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
House
Bill No. 4076, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food
law,” by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129).
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 Natural Resources and Agriculture.
House
Bill No. 4103, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188.
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. 4104, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending sections 16345, 18301, and 18305 (MCL 333.16345,
333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by 2008 PA 523, and by adding sections 18303a
and 18303b.
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. 4118, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The
drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL
280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by
2020 PA 281, section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as
amended by 2018 PA 644.
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 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer
Protection.
House
Bill No. 4276, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as
amended by 2016 PA 434.
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 Regulatory Affairs.
House
Bill No. 4309, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 18001 (MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA
355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b, 17511b, and 18011b.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to
the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were
received:
Date: May
14, 2025
Time: 2:02
p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled
Senate Bill No. 99 (Public Act No. 3, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled “An act
to require certain public officers to file annual financial disclosure reports;
to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13,
and 15 (MCL 15.703, 15.705, 15.707, 15.708, 15.711, 15.713, and 15.715) and by
adding section 6.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 14,
2025, at 2:50 p.m.)
Date: May
14, 2025
Time: 2:04
p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled
Senate Bill No. 100 (Public Act No. 4, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2023 PA 282, entitled “An act
to require certain candidates for state elective office to file financial
disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe
penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and entities,” by amending
sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 15 (MCL 169.303, 169.305, 169.307, 169.311,
169.313, and 169.315), and by adding section 6.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 14,
2025, at 2:52 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded 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 Webber 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 bills:
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.
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.
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 bills were placed on the order of Third
Reading of Bills.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following
House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 14:
House
Bill Nos. 4090 4201 4222 4223 4225 4226 4229 4258 4259 4315 4350 4392
The Secretary announced the enrollment
printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, May 14, for her
approval the following bills:
Enrolled
Senate Bill No. 99 at 12:10 p.m.
Enrolled
Senate Bill No. 100 at 12:12 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following
bills were printed and filed on Thursday, May 15, and are available on the
Michigan Legislature website:
Senate
Bill Nos. 303 304
Committee Reports
The Committee on Oversight reported
Senate
Bill No. 156, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled “An act
to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and
the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative
acts,” by amending sections 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 4.351, 4.354,
4.355, 4.357, 4.361, 4.362, 4.363, and 4.364), sections 1 and 7 as amended by
1998 PA 318, sections 4, 5, and 13 as amended by 2018 PA 571, section 11 as
amended by 1995 PA 197, and section 12 as amended by 1982 PA 170.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Sam Singh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Singh, McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Oversight submitted the
following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at
8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Singh (C), McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency
Services reported
Senate
Bill No. 207, entitled
A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition
fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt,
Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency
Services reported
Senate
Bill No. 208, entitled
A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition
grant program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental entities.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt,
Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency
Services reported
Senate
Bill No. 215, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan
consumer protection act,” by amending section 3k (MCL 445.903k), as added
by 2018 PA 211.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt,
Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency
Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at
9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt
(C), Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Committee
on Administrative Rules submitted the following:
Meeting held on
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office
Building
Present: Senator
Theis
Absent: Senators Wojno (C), Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad
Senator Singh moved
that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed,
the time being 10:37 a.m.
The President pro
tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 20,
2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate