No. 83

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

 

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—present                               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                               McDonald Rivet—present                Wojno—present

Geiss—present                                    McMorrow—present                       


 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, assumed the Chair.

 

Senator Darrin Camilleri of the 4th District offered the following invocation:

God of all peoples and nations, Dios de todo el mundo—we praise You for Your creativity made manifest in the gifts of tribes, ethnicities and cultures across the world. Each one bears Your mark of goodness and grace. We especially praise You and thank You for Your children with Hispanic heritage—the descendants of Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. We find You in the beauty of our art, the joy of our song and our commitment to la comunidad. We hear You in our call for a more just world—one of solidarity and liberation. We know You better because of the witness of our faith; may our faith be bound together by Your love—that spirit of unity, respect and empathy for which there is no substitute. Make us all fierce advocates and allies for belonging, inclusion, and the common good.

We pray in Your name. Amen.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Nesbitt entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Singh moved that Senator Santana be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following communications were received:

Office of the Chief Compliance Officer

September 29, 2023

Attached is the Annual Report of the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer for fiscal year 2021, which relates to 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund programs and activities. This report is required by MCL 125.2088i(6)(i), which requires the Chief Compliance Officer to prepare a written annual report that evaluates MSF Board members, employees, and agents compliance with internal policies and procedures and with applicable state and federal law, explains any compliance matters that arose during the previous year, and suggests revisions to agency policies and procedures.

 

September 29, 2023

Attached is the Annual Report of the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer for fiscal year 2022, which relates to 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund programs and activities. This report is required by MCL 125.2088i(6)(i), which requires the Chief Compliance Officer to prepare a written annual report that evaluates MSF Board members, employees, and agents compliance with internal policies and procedures and with applicable state and federal law, explains any compliance matters that arose during the previous year, and suggests revisions to agency policies and procedures.

                                                                                       Kevin Francart

                                                                                       Chief Compliance Officer

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

State Budget Office

September 29, 2023

Attached you will find the report as required by PA 268. Per the statute:

(7) Not later than March 30 of each year that the contract is in effect, and not later than September 30 of each year that the contract is in effect, the integrity oversight monitor shall provide a detailed report to the governor, the department of technology, management, and budget, the secretary of the senate, the clerk of the house of representatives, and the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives committees on appropriations. The report shall contain all of the following:

(a) Detail of the integrity oversight monitor’s services during the 6-month period.

(b) Detail of the integrity oversight monitor’s services over the duration of the contract.

(c) Details of findings of malfeasance or inefficiency.

(d) Recommendations for corrective actions by any governmental entities.

Please let us know if you need anything else.

                                                                                       Thank you,

                                                                                       State Budget Office

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

State Court Administrative Office

September 29, 2023

Attached please find a memo providing an update on the State Court Administrative Office’s implementation of a judicial case management system (CMS).

                                                                                       Thank you,

                                                                                       Thomas P. Boyd

                                                                                       State Court Administrator

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Erika Geiss

October 3, 2023

Please add my signature as a co-sponsor to the following bills:

      Senate Bill 549

      Senate Bill 550

      Senate Bill 551

      Senate Bill 552

      Senate Bill 553

      Senate Bill 554

If there are any questions or issues, do not hesitate to reach out to me or members of my staff.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Erika Geiss

                                                                                       State Senator

                                                                                       Michigan’s 6th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Senator Santana entered the Senate Chamber.

 

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

September 28, 2023

Pursuant to Article V § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Director of the Michigan State Police

Captain James F. Grady of 39298 Dillingham Street, Westland, Michigan 48186, Wayne County, appointed for a term commencing September 28, 2023, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

 

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.16805, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Michigan Board of Audiology

Mary Kassa of 7525 Autumn Hill Drive, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, Oakland County, succeeding Christine Gower who resigned, appointed to represent audiologists, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 29, 2025.

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 232 of 1965, MCL 290.657, please be advised of the following appointments to office:

Michigan Carrot Committee

Craig Brandt of 804 North Van Dyke Road, Imlay City, Michigan 48444, Lapeer County, succeeding William Schwass whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring October 31, 2024.

Ryan Malberg of 936 West Jackson Road, Hart, Michigan 49420, Oceana County, reappointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring October 31, 2025.

Jared Oomen of 435 Washington Road, Pentwater, Michigan 49449, Oceana County, reappointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring October 31, 2025.

Lee Oomen of 9022 East Clock Road, Walkerville, Michigan 49459, Oceana County, reappointed for a term commencing November 1, 2023, and expiring October 31, 2026.

Ralph Oomen of 1736 East Jackson Road, Hart, Michigan 49420, Oceana County, reappointed for a term commencing November 1, 2023, and expiring October 31, 2026.

 

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.18103, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Michigan Board of Counseling

Charles Richard Hughes of 742 Lake Vista Court, Gaylord, Michigan 49735, Otsego County, reappointed to represent individuals engaged primarily in providing counseling techniques, behavior modification techniques, or preventative techniques to clients, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2027.

 

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 152 of 1984, MCL 399.73, please be advised of the following appointments to office:

Michigan Iron Industry Museum Committee

Robert Mercure of 1427 State Highway M-28 East, Marquette, Michigan 49855, Marquette County, succeeding Victoria Leonhardt whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring October 4, 2026.

Harold Fitch of 744 Pine Meadow Lane, Williamston, Michigan 48895, Ingham County, succeeding Michael Gregory whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring October 4, 2026.

 

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, and 333.17701, please be advised of the following appointments to office:

Michigan Board of Pharmacy

Grace Sesi of 6576 Tamarack Court, Troy, Michigan 48098, Oakland County, reappointed to represent pharmacists, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2027.

Sandra Taylor of 29897 Newberry Court, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, Oakland County, reappointed to represent pharmacists, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2027.

Kelli Oldham of 6046 Sleepy Hollow Lane, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, Ingham County, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2026.

Scott Ciarkowski of 6282 Hawthorne Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, Washtenaw County, succeeding Maria Young whose term has expired, appointed to represent pharmacists, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2027.

 

September 29, 2023

Pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, MCL 333.16121 and 333.18705, please be advised of the following appointment to office:

Michigan Board of Respiratory Care

Elizabeth Payne of 31510 Creek Side Drive, Warren, Michigan 48093, Macomb County, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing September 29, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2026.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

September 28, 2023

Due to an error on the September 28, 2023, letter filed with your office pursuant to Article V § 3 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, please be advised of the following correction appearing in bold:

Director of the Michigan State Police

Captain James F. Grady of 39298 Dillingham Street, Westland, Michigan 48186, Wayne County, appointed for a term commencing September 29, 2023, at five o’clock in the afternoon, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

The following communications were received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

September 27, 2023

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

•    Performance audit on State Public Universities Reporting of Selected Higher Education Institutional Data Inventory (HEIDI) Data, State Budget Office (331-0300-23).

 

September 28, 2023

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

•    Financial audit including the report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of the Michigan Justice Training Fund, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Michigan Department of State Police (551-0101-23).

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Doug Ringler

                                                                                       Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.

 

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, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator McMorrow as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4439, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled “An act to provide for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in municipal police and fire departments; to define such public departments; to provide for the selection of members of arbitration panels; to prescribe the procedures and authority thereof; and to provide for the enforcement and review of awards thereof,” by amending sections 5 and 7a (MCL 423.235 and 423.237a), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 116.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 484, entitled

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


 

Senate Bill No. 485, entitled

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 513, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled “Municipal health facilities corporations act,” by amending section 305a (MCL 331.1305a), as amended by 2017 PA 148.

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:

House Bill No. 4438, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled “An act to provide for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in municipal police and fire departments; to define such public departments; to provide for the selection of members of arbitration panels; to prescribe the procedures and authority thereof; and to provide for the enforcement and review of awards thereof,” by amending section 2 (MCL 423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.

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. 483, entitled

A bill to provide for a cost and affordability review of certain prescription drug products; to create the prescription drug pricing board and prescription drug affordability stakeholder council and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to establish upper payment limits for certain prescription drug products and provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.

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 10:14 a.m.

 

11:20 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.

 

During the recess, Senator McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Bellino introduced

Senate Bill No. 538, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” (MCL 388.1601 to 388.1896) by adding sections 227b and 275e.

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

Senators Anthony, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Johnson, Geiss, Cavanagh and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 539, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Hertel, Hauck and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 540, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition grant program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental entities.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.

 

 

Senators Hauck, Hertel and Wojno introduced

Senate Bill No. 541, 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.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.

 

 

Senators Hertel, Geiss, Bayer, Shink, Wojno, McCann, Bellino, Chang, Huizenga and Camilleri introduced

Senate Bill No. 542, entitled

A bill to prescribe the types of opioid antagonists distributed to certain persons or governmental entities in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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

 

 

Senators Bayer, Irwin, Geiss and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 543, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, and 11506 (MCL 324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, and 324.11506), sections 11502 and 11503 as amended by 2022 PA 243 and sections 11504 and 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244.

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

 

 

Senators Klinefelt, Chang and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 544, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding article 18A.

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

 

 

Senators Klinefelt, Chang and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 545, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 43a.

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

 

 

Senator Hauck introduced

Senate Bill No. 546, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2022 PA 216.

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

Senators Irwin, McBroom, Bellino, Geiss, Shink, Victory, Daley, Outman, Johnson and Lauwers introduced

Senate Bill No. 547, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators McBroom, Irwin, Bellino, Geiss, Shink, Victory, Daley, Outman, Johnson and Lauwers introduced

Senate Bill No. 548, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2020 PA 49.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Chang, Bayer, Cavanagh, Wojno and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 549, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 14n, 14o, 14p, 14q, 14r, 14s, and 14u.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Bayer, Chang, Cavanagh, Wojno and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 550, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14t.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Chang, Bayer, Cavanagh, Wojno and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 551, entitled

A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers of retail water service in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of retail water service; and to provide for remedies and penalties for certain violations of this act.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 552, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending the title and sections 282 and 383a (MCL 750.282 and 750.383a), the title as amended by 2010 PA 107, section 282 as amended by 1987 PA 32, and section 383a as amended by 2008 PA 413.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Wojno, Bayer, Chang, Cavanagh and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 553, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 16o and 16s of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o and 777.16s), section 16o as amended by 2012 PA 169 and section 16s as amended by 2008 PA 414.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Cavanagh, Chang, Bayer, Wojno and Shink introduced

Senate Bill No. 554, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1d.

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. 555, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled “Michigan promise zone authority act,” by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 20a (MCL 257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

House Bill No. 4210, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2023 PA 25; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Elections and Ethics.

 

 

House Bill No. 4308, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

House Bill No. 4337, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76.

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 Veterans and Emergency Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 4511, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

House Bill No. 4512, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure.

 

 

House Bill No. 4567, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 497 (MCL 168.497), as amended by 2018 PA 603.

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 Elections and Ethics.

House Bill No. 4568, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 931 (MCL 168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583.

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 Elections and Ethics.

 

 

House Bill No. 4570, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2023 PA 82.

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 Elections and Ethics.

 

 

House Bill No. 4717, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2504a (MCL 339.2504a), as amended by 2020 PA 342.

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. 4852, entitled

A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan.

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 Government Operations.

 

 

House Bill No. 4926, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 14a (MCL 211.14a), as amended by 2022 PA 240.

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.

 

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, assumed the Chair.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

 

 

Senate Bill No. 43, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled “An act to authorize highway officials to close roads under construction, improvement or repair, or any portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being constructed or repaired; to require such officials to place in good repair and to mark by proper signs suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads, which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end of such roads or portions of roads which are thus closed and at the intersections thereof with other roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers located and placed hereunder; and to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof,” by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by adding sections 1a and 1b.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 176, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 15, after “The” by striking out “county treasurer shall cancel”.

2. Amend page 2, line 16, after “act” by inserting “shall be canceled”.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 486                                           Yeas—38

 

 

Albert                                Daley                                 Lauwers                            Polehanki

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lindsey                             Runestad

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McBroom                          Santana

Bellino                               Hauck                                McCann                             Shink

Brinks                                Hertel                                 McDonald Rivet                 Singh

Bumstead                           Hoitenga                            McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Huizenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Irwin                                  Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Johnson                             Outman                             Wojno

Cherry                               Klinefelt                                                                     

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—0

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Geiss

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 268, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA 513.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 330, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7c.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 6, by striking out “as” and inserting “in a form and manner”.

2. Amend page 2, line 8, after “occur” by inserting “on a property”.

3. Amend page 2, line 8, after “years” by inserting “unless there is a reasonable belief that the property is ineligible for the exemption”.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 487                                           Yeas—38

 

 

Albert                                Daley                                 Lauwers                            Polehanki

Anthony                             Damoose                            Lindsey                             Runestad

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McBroom                          Santana

Bellino                               Hauck                                McCann                             Shink

Brinks                                Hertel                                 McDonald Rivet                 Singh

Bumstead                           Hoitenga                            McMorrow                        Theis

Camilleri                            Huizenga                            Moss                                 Victory

Cavanagh                           Irwin                                  Nesbitt                               Webber

Chang                                Johnson                             Outman                             Wojno

Cherry                               Klinefelt                                                                     

 

 

                                                                      Nays—0

 

 

                                                                   Excused—0

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Geiss

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 364, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 53b (MCL 211.53b), as amended by 2022 PA 141.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 397, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2020 PA 73.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 488                                           Yeas—24

 

 

Anthony                             Cherry                               Klinefelt                            Santana

Bayer                                 Damoose                            McCann                             Shink

Brinks                                Geiss                                 McDonald Rivet                 Singh

Camilleri                            Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Victory

Cavanagh                           Huizenga                            Moss                                 Webber

Chang                                Irwin                                  Polehanki                          Wojno

 

 

                                                                     Nays—14

 

 

Albert                                Hauck                                Lindsey                             Outman

Bellino                               Hoitenga                            McBroom                          Runestad

Bumstead                           Johnson                             Nesbitt                               Theis

Daley                                 Lauwers                                                                     

 

 

                                                                   Excused—0

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Geiss

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 417

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 417, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 44c (MCL 125.1444c), as amended by 2012 PA 345.

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. 489                                           Yeas—26

 

 

Albert                                Cherry                               Klinefelt                            Santana

Anthony                             Damoose                            McCann                             Shink

Bayer                                 Geiss                                 McDonald Rivet                 Singh

Brinks                                Hertel                                 McMorrow                        Victory

Camilleri                            Huizenga                            Moss                                 Webber

Cavanagh                           Irwin                                  Polehanki                          Wojno

Chang                                Johnson                                                                      

 

 

                                                                     Nays—12

 

 

Bellino                               Hauck                                Lindsey                             Outman

Bumstead                           Hoitenga                            McBroom                          Runestad

Daley                                 Lauwers                             Nesbitt                               Theis

 

 

                                                                   Excused—0

 

 

                                                                 Not Voting—0

 

 

In The Chair: Geiss

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the following bill, now on the order of Messages from the House, be referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics:

Senate Bill No. 371, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.

(This bill was returned from the House on Thursday, June 29 with a House substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See Senate Journal No. 64, p. 1794)

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics:

Senate Bill No. 386, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 387, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 764a, 764b, 764d, 765, 765a, 765b, 768, 769, 798b, and 805 (MCL 168.764a, 168.764b, 168.764d, 168.765, 168.765a, 168.765b, 168.768, 168.769, 168.798b, and 168.805), section 764a as amended by 2023 PA 25, section 764b as amended by 2018 PA 120, section 764d as added by 2020 PA 95, sections 765 and 765b as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 765a as amended by 2020 PA 177, section 769 as amended by 1995 PA 261, section 798b as amended by 1990 PA 109, and section 805 as amended by 2000 PA 207, and by adding sections 523b, 765c, and 768a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services:

Senate Bill No. 348, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 901a.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 100a (MCL 330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

Senator Brinks offered the following concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.

A concurrent resolution to observe the 150th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Michigan State Capitol.

Whereas, On Thursday, October 2, 1873, a crowd of over 30,000 Michiganders thronged to Lansing, a city of 7,000, for the laying of the cornerstone of the new State Capitol. Hotels in the city were full and residents opened their homes to house those who had come to bear witness on the historic day. The railroads offered half fare to those traveling and churches were turned into restaurants to provide food for the celebrants; and

Whereas, A mile-and-a-half-long parade, marked by the newspapers almost unanimously as the highlight of the day, made its way through the streets of the city and ended at Capitol Square where state officials, military officers and troops, civic organizations, fraternal organizations, and other spectators assembled for the official ceremony; and

Whereas, Several speakers made remarks, including Governor John J. Bagley, who said,

“To those of us who have watched the growth of Michigan from infancy to manhood the occasion recalls the toils and trials of early days, the anxieties and cares of pioneer life; while a pardonable egotism as we look about us tells of battles fought and victories won over nature in her most ragged mood. To-day we stand here as conquerors of forest and swamp, and can proudly say: ‘If thou seekest a beautiful peninsula, behold it here.’”; and

Whereas, The cornerstone itself is five tons of granite from Quincy, Massachusetts, engraved on two sides with “A.D. 1872” and “A.D. 1878” to mark the beginning and end of construction; and

Whereas, During the Masonic rites, a list of the contents of the cornerstone was read which included the contents of the cornerstone from Territorial Capitol in Detroit, the act providing for the erection of the Capitol, the specifications for erecting the Capitol; reports of all state boards for 1872, legislative manuals, a pen used to sign the Constitution of 1835, and copies of the daily newspapers published on September 27, 1873, among other items; and

Whereas, Spectators from around the state including the communities of Detroit, Kalamazoo, Bay City, Constantine, Hillsdale, Adrian, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Ionia, Niles, Ann Arbor, Marshall, Dowagiac, Corunna, St. Johns, Lexington, Howell, Fenton, Three Rivers, Lyons, and others watched as the stone was raised twelve feet into the air and then lowered into place to the booming of cannons; and

Whereas, In 1978 and 1979, to mark the centennial of completion and dedication, the cornerstone was opened, refilled, and relayed in ceremonies under the direction of Governor William G. Milliken, Secretary of State Richard H. Austin, Senate Majority Leader William Faust, and Speaker of the House Bobby Crim. Numerous events also marked this important occasion including the publication of The Watch of the Capitol by Lansing historian and author Mary Jane McClintock Wilson. This work draws heavily from the Jenison scrapbooks, a set of six volumes compiled by local collector Orien A. Jenison chronicling the Capitol’s 1872‑1878 construction. Jenison worked closely on this project with Allen Bours, the secretary of the State Building Commission; and

Whereas, The 1970s celebration of our Capitol’s centennial, and the publication of The Watch of the Capitol, began a movement to restore the much modified and neglected building; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the members of this legislative body observe the 150th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Michigan State Capitol; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize and commemorate the milestone of the sesquicentennial of the laying of the cornerstone of the third and current Michigan State Capitol; and be it further

Resolved, That we thank Mary Jane McClintock Wilson for her work educating Michiganders about the importance of preserving and restoring our historic Capitol; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the work of the Michigan State Capitol Commission to maintain the Lion of Lansing, one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the United States, and the first of Elijah E. Myers’ three state capitol buildings; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the citizens of Michigan to visit their State Capitol between 2023 and 2029 during the 150th anniversary of its construction.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

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

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Brinks’ statement is as follows:

Today I am offering a resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of this beautiful building that we are privileged enough to work in every day—the Michigan State Capitol. I want to thank the Capitol staff, including Capitol Historian Valerie Marvin and the Secretary of the Senate’s office for digging into the history of this important moment.

I want to share a few excerpts from the resolution:

 

On Thursday, October 2, 1873, a crowd of over 30,000 Michiganders thronged to Lansing, a city of 7,000, for the laying of the cornerstone of the new State Capitol. Hotels in the city were full and residents opened their homes to house those who had come to bear witness on the historic day.

 

A mile-and-a-half-long parade…made its way through the streets of the city and ended at the Capitol Square where state officials, military officers and troops, civic organizations, fraternal organizations, and other spectators assembled for the official ceremony.

 

At the ceremony, Governor John J. Bagley said, “To-day we stand here as conquerors of forest and swamp, and can proudly say: ‘If thou seekest a beautiful peninsula, behold it here.’” This anniversary is about more than the first five-ton block of granite in this building. It is a recognition of all the history that we have made since.

Today, we stand in a space that has preserved through war and times of economic strife, and periods of incredible societal change. This building remains relevant as long as the leaders inside of it continue to listen to the people who sent them here, and it is my hope that in 50, 100, or 150 years, the next generation of leaders will see that we kept the tradition of rising to the occasion and facing the challenges that are before us. Thank you, and I urge your support.

 

 

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, September 28:

House Bill No.     4852

 

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, September 28, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos.     5059   5060   5061   5062  5063   5064   5065   5066   5067  5068   5069   5070 5071       5072        5073

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 418, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2019 PA 114.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 419, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 420, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996 PA 137.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 421, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA 209.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 422, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 423, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 15 and 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16), section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 424, entitled

A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 425, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 620, entitled “Appellate defender act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 780.712, 780.714, 780.716, and 780.717) and by adding sections 1a and 8a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 426, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 117k.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 427, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and 712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389, section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 409.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 428, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2f, 18, 28, and 29 (MCL 712A.2f, 712A.18, 712A.28, and 712A.29), section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, section 18 as amended by 2022 PA 209, section 28 as amended by 2020 PA 362, and section 29 as amended by 2003 PA 74, and by adding section 29a to chapter XIIA; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 429, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled “DNA identification profiling system act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2018 PA 310.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 430, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4803 (MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 431, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 432, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled “The children’s ombudsman act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL 722.921, 722.922, 722.923, 722.924, 722.925, 722.925a, 722.926, 722.927, 722.928, 722.929, 722.930, 722.931, and 722.932), the title and sections 3, 5, and 11 as amended by 2004 PA 560, sections 2 and 6 as amended by 2020 PA 186, sections 4 and 10 as amended by 2014 PA 243, section 5a as amended by 2014 PA 455, sections 7 and 8 as amended by 2013 PA 38, and section 9 as amended by 2020 PA 185.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 433, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 115m (MCL 400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 434, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 67 and 68 of chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68 of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018 PA 58.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 435, 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 5a and 10 (MCL 722.115a and 722.120), section 5a as added by 1994 PA 205 and section 10 as amended by 2022 PA 69.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 436, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 7, 7b, and 7k (MCL 722.627, 722.627b, and 722.627k), section 7 as amended by 2022 PA 68, section 7b as amended by 2011 PA 89, and section 7k as added by 2011 PA 67.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 437, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending sections 5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a, 722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by 2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489, and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Runestad

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 471, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 528, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 115, 145n, 377a, 380, 411h, and 540e (MCL 750.115, 750.145n, 750.377a, 750.380, 750.411h, and 750.540e), section 115 as amended by 2000 PA 148, section 145n as amended by 2016 PA 480, sections 377a and 380 as amended by 1998 PA 311, section 411h as amended by 1997 PA 65, and section 540e as amended by 2002 PA 577.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4420, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21b to chapter XVI.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4421, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 8, 38, and 68 (MCL 780.758, 780.788, and 780.818), as amended by 2012 PA 457.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4422, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 61 and 61a (MCL 780.811 and 780.811a), section 61 as amended by 2018 PA 370 and section 61a as amended by 2005 PA 184.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4423, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 15, 43, and 75 (MCL 780.765, 780.793, and 780.825), as amended by 2018 PA 153.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4516, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled “An act to provide for the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence; to develop and establish policies, procedures, and standards for providing domestic and sexual violence assistance programs and services; to declare the powers and duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board; to establish a domestic violence prevention and treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe immunities and liabilities of certain persons and officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 400.1501), as amended by 2018 PA 281.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

                                                                                       Stephanie Chang

                                                                                       Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations – Wednesday, October 4, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

 

Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Thursday, October 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, October 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

 

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, October 4, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

 

Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, October 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

 

Health Policy Wednesday, October 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

 

Legislative Council Tuesday, October 4, 9:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑0212

 

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

 

 

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:54 a.m.

 

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate