No. 61

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

 

12:00 noon

 

 

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—present                               Klinefelt—excused                          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 Mark E. Huizenga of the 30th District offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, please bless us today in the work that we do. May it be work that honors You and the people we serve. Lord, we ask that You would bless those who are less fortunate and give them peace, thinking especially of the poor, the sick, and those with mental health issues. Lord, help us to be grateful—grateful for each other, for the people we serve, and the honor given to us. Help us to be grateful for an amazing country, especially as we celebrate the birth of our country this Friday.

In Your name we pray. 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 Senators Johnson, McBroom, Runestad and Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Irwin moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Shink, Singh and Wojno be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Irwin moved that Senator Klinefelt be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communications was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

June 25, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

•    Report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of the State of Michigan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (071-0010-25).

 

June 27, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

•    Single audit report for the State of Michigan for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (000-0100-25).

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Doug Ringler

                                                                                       Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator John N. Damoose

June 26, 2025

I am requesting to be removed as Sponsor of Senate Bill 438 and Co-Sponsor of Senate Bills 439 and 440.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       John Damoose

                                                                                       State Senator

                                                                                       37th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of State Police

June 30, 2025

I am pleased to present to the Michigan Legislature the 32nd annual Asset Forfeiture Report. Michigan’s asset forfeiture laws provide for the seizure of cash and property assets of drug traffickers and other criminal organizations when that property is obtained through illegal activity. The report this year is submitted under the Uniform Forfeiture Reporting Act, Public Act (PA) 148 of 2015, and the conviction requirements of PA 7 and PA 9 of 2019.

PA 148 added reporting requirements and submission of a summary to the Michigan Department of State Police of the reporting agency’s activities regarding forfeiture of property under four sections of law: Public Health code, MCL 333.7521-MCL 333.7533 (Controlled Substances); the Identity Theft Protection Act, MCL 445.79d; Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MCL 600.4701-600.4709 (Omnibus); and Revised Judicature Act of 1961, MCL 600.3801-600.3840 (Public Nuisance). Additionally, the type of information to be reported for each seizure and forfeiture of property was expanded to provide for greater transparency regarding the government seizure of private property.

Effective August 7, 2019, a criminal conviction became required before certain property seized under the Public Health Code can be forfeited to law enforcement.

This report covers the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This is the seventh  report in which all reporting agencies submitted forfeiture data based upon the calendar year. Over $9 million in cash and assets amassed by drug traffickers was forfeited. Asset forfeiture funds were utilized to support law enforcement by providing resources for equipment, personnel, vehicles, training, and supplies. Assets seized pursuant to this program also allowed some agencies to contribute monies to non-profit organizations that assist in obtaining information from citizens for solving crimes.

I submit this report for your information and review.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       James F. Grady II

                                                                                       Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of State Police

June 30, 2025

The 2024 Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit has been published and is now available on the Traffic Crash Annual Reports and Statistics website. Please click on the link to view the report.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

                                                                                       Thank you,

                                                                                       Melissa Marinoff

                                                                                       Traffic Crash Specialist

                                                                                       Criminal Justice Information Center

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communications were received:

State Budget Office

June 30, 2025

Transmitted under this cover is a schedule entitled “Statement of Revenue Subject to Constitutional Limitation - Legal Basis.” The statement is submitted pursuant to Sections 18.1350(a) through 18.1350(e) of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Sections 26 and 33 of the Michigan Constitution for the fiscal year 2024.

The statement has been reviewed by the Office of the Auditor General and a copy of the independent accountant’s review is enclosed.

If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Heather Boyd, Director, Office of Financial Management, at (517) 241-4010.

 

June 30, 2025

This letter transmits the “Statement of the Proportion of Total State Spending From State Sources Paid to Units of Local Government - Legal Basis” for fiscal year 2024, which has been prepared in accordance with Sections 18.1115(5), 18.1303-18.1305, 18.1349, 18.1350, 18.1497, and 18.1498 of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Section 30 of the Michigan Constitution.

The statement has been reviewed by the Office of the Auditor General and a copy of their independent accountant’s review letter is enclosed.

If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Heather Boyd, Director, Office of Financial Management, at (517) 241-4010.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jennifer L. Flood

                                                                                       State Budget Director

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Anthony entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Irwin moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:03 p.m.

 

12:14 p.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

During the recess, Senators Nesbitt, Brinks and Shink entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Irwin moved that the Senate recess until 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:15 p.m.

 

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

During the recess, Senators Singh, Johnson and Wojno entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:31 p.m.

 

2:11 p.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

During the recess, Senators Runestad and McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator McBroom introduced

Senate Bill No. 474, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2113 (MCL 600.2113) and by adding section 2113a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

 

 

Senators Wojno, Santana, Klinefelt, Bayer, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 475, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Senators Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Bayer, Geiss and Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 476, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16105 and 16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section 16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Senators Camilleri, Bayer, Chang, Polehanki, Irwin, Shink and McMorrow introduced

Senate Bill No. 477, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10a (MCL 460.10a), as amended by 2016 PA 341.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Environment.

 

 

Senators Shink, Bayer, Bellino and Klinefelt introduced

Senate Bill No. 478, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to transfer state-owned property in Livingston County from the administrative jurisdiction of the department of corrections to the administrative jurisdiction of the department of military and veterans affairs; and to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments with regard to the property and the jurisdictional transfer.

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

 

 

Senators Chang, Irwin, Shink, Bayer, Cavanagh and Geiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 479, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, and 1311 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, section 1307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 268, by designating sections 1301 to 1311 as subpart 1 and by adding subpart 2 to part 13; 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 Energy and Environment.

 

 

House Bill No. 4403, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105 and 603 (MCL 436.1105 and 436.1603), as amended by 2022 PA 226.

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. 4417, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20911.

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.

Senator Webber asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Webber’s statement is as follows:

It is a special privilege to acknowledge the efforts of a member of my team—Michael Ghete. This exceptional student and worker has been interning in my office since January as part of the MSU Michigan Government Semester Program. During his time, Michael has shown attention to detail, incredible work ethic, and a dedication to the constituents of the 9th Senate District. These skills will only serve to benefit Michael in his future endeavors.

Michael is entering his senior year at Michigan State University and continues a long tradition of fellow Spartans working in the Legislature. I myself started as a legislative intern long ago and know how unique this experience is for our young people.

Please join me in congratulating him on his internship in the Michigan Senate.

 

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 Albert 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. 399, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 400, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 404, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1178 (MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2020 PA 320, and by adding section 1179c.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 405, entitled

A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending section 101 (MCL 15.671).

 

 

Senate Bill No. 414, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 415, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.

The bills were 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. 304, entitled

A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.

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.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 397, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as amended by 2022 PA 19.

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.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 401, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.

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.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 402, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248.

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.

 

 

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 403, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7333c.

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 2:27 p.m.

 

2:45 p.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 304

Senate Bill No. 397

Senate Bill No. 399

Senate Bill No. 400

Senate Bill No. 401

Senate Bill No. 402

Senate Bill No. 403

Senate Bill No. 404

Senate Bill No. 405

Senate Bill No. 414

Senate Bill No. 415

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

 

 

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 2:47 p.m.

 

3:01 p.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 69

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 69, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d.

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. 190                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

                                                                 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. 70, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 115.

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. 191                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 274, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 111.

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. 192                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 397

Senate Bill No. 399

Senate Bill No. 400

Senate Bill No. 401

Senate Bill No. 402

Senate Bill No. 403

Senate Bill No. 404

Senate Bill No. 405

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 397, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as amended by 2022 PA 19.

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. 193                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 399, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.

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. 194                                           Yeas—33

 

 

Albert                                Daley                                 Johnson                             Runestad

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Outman                             Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Polehanki                          Wojno

Cherry

 

 

                                                                      Nays—3

 

 

Bellino                               Lauwers                             Nesbitt

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 400, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ww.

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. 195                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senator Irwin asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:

I just want to highlight this important moment as we discuss legislation to address the opioid crisis in our state. Opioids are killing our residents, they are eviscerating our communities, and this package is a real effort to address this important priority in our state. I just want to take a moment to thank all of my colleagues who voted in support of this because this is an important bipartisan priority. I hear a lot of talk on the Senate floor about how important it is that we reach out and help people who are suffering with addiction and substance abuse. For those members who have not been supporting this package, I would encourage you to look into your hearts, look into your communities, and see the people who are suffering from addiction and who need a hand up. Please, don’t turn your back on them again today.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 401, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2024 PA 232.

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. 196                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Santana

Bayer                                 Damoose                            McBroom                          Shink

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McCann                             Singh

Brinks                                Hauck                                McMorrow                        Theis

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 Moss                                 Victory

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Outman                             Wojno

Chang                                Irwin

 

 

                                                                      Nays—2

 

 

Lindsey                              Runestad

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 402, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248.

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. 197                                           Yeas—31

 

 

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Polehanki

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Brinks                                Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Bumstead                           Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Moss                                 Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Nesbitt                               Wojno

Cherry                               Johnson                             Outman

 

 

                                                                      Nays—5

 

 

Albert                                Hoitenga                            Runestad                           Theis

Bellino

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 403, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7333c.

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. 198                                           Yeas—34

 

 

Albert                                Daley                                 Lauwers                            Polehanki

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Bellino                               Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Brinks                                Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

Cherry                               Johnson

 

 

                                                                      Nays—2

 

 

Bumstead                           Runestad

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 404, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1178 (MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2020 PA 320, and by adding section 1179c.

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. 199                                           Yeas—30

 

 

Anthony                             Damoose                            McCann                             Santana

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McMorrow                        Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                Moss                                 Singh

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 Nesbitt                               Theis

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Outman                             Victory

Chang                                Irwin                                  Polehanki                          Webber

Cherry                               Johnson                             Runestad                           Wojno

Daley                                 Lauwers

 

 

                                                                      Nays—6

 

 

Albert                                Bumstead                           Lindsey                             McBroom

Bellino                               Hoitenga

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 405, entitled

A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending section 101 (MCL 15.671).

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. 200                                           Yeas—32

 

 

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lindsey                             Runestad

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McBroom                          Santana

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Shink

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Singh

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Moss                                 Theis

Chang                                Irwin                                  Nesbitt                               Victory

Cherry                               Johnson                             Outman                             Webber

Daley                                 Lauwers                             Polehanki                          Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—4

 

 

Albert                                Bellino                               Bumstead                          Hoitenga

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 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. 414, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.

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. 201                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senators Webber and Hauck asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Webber’s statement is as follows:

Over the past several weeks, the majority in this chamber has spent countless hours in committee and on the floor debating issues that, quite frankly, we as state legislators have no control over; but today, we have a real opportunity to do something meaningful, something we do have control over. The only reason these bills are before us today is because I called for immediate action in committee. These bipartisan bills would expand Medicaid coverage to group prenatal care for expecting mothers, support that would make a real difference for families in communities across our state. I’m glad we’re finally taking them up and I’m proud to support these bills. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting “yes.”

 

Senator Hauck’s statement is as follows:

I rise in support of these bills, but also to share my disappointment. These bipartisan bills are a concrete way that we can help low-income Michiganders receive prenatal services, but they should have become law a long time ago. After being passed by the chamber last year, they were the victim of the House Democrats’ dysfunction at the end of 2024. Now, we’re halfway through 2025 and they’re just now receiving another vote in the Senate. Why? Because for weeks Democrats used the Health Policy Committee to hold press conference disguised as committee hearings to bash Donald Trump. It wasn’t dissimilar to the entire session day Democrats spent last week giving floor speeches about the President instead of finalizing a budget for schools.

Mr. President, we cannot control what happens in Washington, D.C., but these bills are an example of what we can do for the people of Michigan. Democrats just need to take a break from their Trump derangement syndrome to realize it—

I ask for a “yes” vote.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 415, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t.

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. 202                                           Yeas—36

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Anthony                             Daley                                 Lauwers                            Runestad

Bayer                                 Damoose                            Lindsey                             Santana

Bellino                               Geiss                                 McBroom                          Shink

Brinks                                Hauck                                McCann                             Singh

Bumstead                           Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Hoitenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Outman                             Wojno

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 304

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 304, entitled

A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 203                                           Yeas—30

 

 

Anthony                             Cherry                               Johnson                             Polehanki

Bayer                                 Daley                                 McBroom                          Runestad

Bellino                               Damoose                            McCann                             Santana

Brinks                                Geiss                                 McMorrow                        Shink

Bumstead                           Hauck                                Moss                                 Singh

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 Nesbitt                               Webber

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Outman                             Wojno

Chang                                Irwin

 

 

                                                                      Nays—6

 

 

Albert                                Lauwers                             Theis                                 Victory

Hoitenga                            Lindsey

 

 

                                                                   Excused—1

 

 

Klinefelt

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Moss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senator Runestad asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:

Every city in Michigan operates under a home rule charter except one. The city of Mackinac Island remains governed by a charter written by the state Legislature in 1899 and signed into law by the Governor. That charter has never been amended, and any changes require a 2/3 vote of the Legislature. A key provision in the 1899 charter reads, “The council of said city may regulate and license ferries … and may require the payment of such reasonable sum for such license as to the city council shall seem proper and may impose such reasonable terms and restrictions in relation to the keeping and management of such ferries, and the time, manner, and rates of carriage and transportation of persons and property.” This authority has been essential as ferries are the only practical way to reach the island. For 125 years, service has generally been reliable, fairly priced, and locally owned.

That changed in 2024, when both ferry companies were acquired by Hoffmann Marine, based in Naples, Florida. In 2025, Hoffmann requested a price increase on the tickets. The city council asked for financial justification, especially since Michigan taxpayers contributed $35 million over five years to operate the state park on the island, which is for all the citizens of Michigan. Hoffmann refused. When the city council rejected the request, Hoffmann retaliated by imposing new fees on the baggage, boarding, and parking services it controls through ownership of the parking lots. It then sued the city in federal court.

This Florida-based monopoly now enjoys a chokehold on access to the island. It is not a free market. With complete control over the docks, Hoffmann has blocked competition—as in shifting costs from regulated ferry tickets to unregulated parking and service fees, gouging tourists and Michigan taxpayers alike. I’ve seen this pattern before. Out-of-state hedge funds acquiring companies and inflating short-term revenues with aggressive pricing and then unloading the asset, leaving behind reputational and financial damage. We can’t allow this to happen to Mackinac Island—repeatedly voted as one of the most beautiful places in all of America, and a public treasure funded by the taxpayers here in the state of Michigan.

Beyond park operations, taxpayers invested another $39 million in water and sewer infrastructure to keep this island viable. To protect that investment and preserve public access, the city is asking for a limited and clear amendment to its 1899 charter, authorizing it with voter approval to regulate not just the ferries but also regulate commercial activities that affect the affordability and access for all. I urge a “yes” vote on this bill.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

 

3:37 p.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 5:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:38 p.m.

 

The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, June 26:

House Bill Nos.     4403  4417

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, June 26, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos.     4692   4693   4694   4695  4696   4697   4698   4699   4700  4701   4702   4703  4704 4705

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Friday, June 27, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos.      446    447    448    449    450    451    452    453    454    455    456    457    458 459  460  461  462  463  464  465  466  467  468  469                                470    471    472    473

Senate Joint Resolution      D

Committee Reports

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:01 p.m.

 

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 12:00 noon.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate