STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
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—excused
Bayer—present Hoitenga—excused Outman—excused
Bellino—excused 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—excused McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McDonald Rivet—excused Wojno—present
Geiss—present McMorrow—present
Senator Lana Theis of the 22nd District offered the following invocation:
Abba Father, we come to You today with humble hearts, and a request for Your guidance and protection. Dear Lord, across the country we’re seeing news that many of our citizens are under threat. There are forces out there that desire things for them other than what their parents would have them see and hear and know. Across the globe, we are hearing evidence of increased threats on our college campuses, increased K-12, and even sports venues. Governments must do better to protect its citizens and dear Lord, we pray for Your guidance in that. We pray for Your guidance in this chamber to protect the most vulnerable among us. We pray You help us do Your will at every step, help us come together and understand that we work for the citizens of Michigan first. Thank You, Lord, for Your love, for Your guidance, and for Your protection.
I pray these things in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Santana and Wojno be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senator McDonald Rivet be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
November 8, 2024
Enclosed is a copy of the following reports:
• Follow-up report of the Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education (313-0224-16F).
• Follow-up report of the Medicaid Home Help Program, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (391-0708-19F).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Oversight.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Sean McCann
November 7, 2024
I respectfully request that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 1045, sponsored by Senator Klinefelt.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Sean McCann
State Senator
19th District
The communication was referred to the
Secretary for record.
The following message from the Governor was received:
Time: 3:54 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 788 (Public Act No. 150), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 803u.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 8, 2024, at 4:54 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Bayer, Polehanki, McMorrow, Chang, Klinefelt, Santana and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1086, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.421 and 28.422), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 19 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 37, and by adding section 12c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Cavanagh, Bayer, McMorrow, Chang, Klinefelt, Polehanki and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1087, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 150 and 2038 (MCL 500.150 and 500.2038), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Bayer, Cavanagh, McMorrow, Chang, Klinefelt, Polehanki and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2006 and 3142 (MCL 500.2006 and 500.3142), section 2006 as amended by 2017 PA 223 and section 3142 as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Klinefelt, Cavanagh, Bayer, McMorrow, Chang, Polehanki and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1089, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2026 (MCL 500.2026).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Santana and Wojno entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators Chang, Cavanagh, Bayer, McMorrow, Klinefelt, Polehanki and Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1090, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3157a (MCL 500.3157a), as added by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senators Chang, Santana, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow, Camilleri and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1091, entitled
A bill to require law enforcement agencies to adopt certain policies on the use of force by law enforcement officers; to require law enforcement agencies to update the use of force policies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Irwin, Chang, Santana, Moss, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow, Camilleri and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1092, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and by adding sections 9f and 9g.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Johnson, Chang, Santana, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow and Camilleri introduced
Senate Bill No. 1093, entitled
A bill to require law enforcement agencies to regulate failures of law enforcement officers to intervene during the use or attempted use of excessive force; to permit law enforcement officers to report certain wrongful conduct observed by those law enforcement officers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Geiss, Chang, Anthony, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bayer and Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 189, entitled “An act to provide procedures for making complaints for, obtaining, executing and returning search warrants; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 780.656).
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Santana, Chang, Anthony, Geiss, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bayer and Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1095, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as amended by 2023 PA 49.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Santana, Chang, Anthony, Geiss, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bayer and Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Moss, Chang, Santana, Irwin, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow, Camilleri and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled
A bill to amend 2017 PA 128, entitled “Law enforcement officer separation of service record act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 28.561, 28.562, 28.563, and 28.565), section 5 as amended by 2018 PA 522, by designating sections 1 and 2 as article 1 and sections 3 to 5 as article 2, and by adding articles 3 and 4.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Chang, Santana, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow, Camilleri and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled “Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act,” by amending sections 7 and 9 (MCL 423.507 and 423.509), as amended by 2018 PA 521.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Anthony, Chang, Santana, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Shink, McMorrow, Camilleri and Bayer introduced
Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 11 (MCL 28.609, 28.609a, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, and 28.611), sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, section 9a as amended by 2016 PA 289, and section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 198.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators McBroom, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bayer and Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled “An act to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senators Cavanagh, Chang, Santana, Moss, Irwin, Geiss, Anthony, Shink, McMorrow and Camilleri introduced
Senate Bill No. 1101, entitled
A bill to protect the privacy of individuals who report certain incidents of law enforcement officer misconduct; to prohibit the disclosure of the identity of individuals who report certain incidents of law enforcement officer misconduct; to provide exceptions to the prohibition from disclosure; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
Senator Santana introduced
Senate Bill No. 1102, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 22224c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Santana and Lindsey introduced
Senate Bill No. 1103, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3k (MCL 445.903k), as added by 2018 PA 211.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.
Senator Klinefelt introduced
Senate Bill No. 1104, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 301 (MCL 750.301), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Senator Klinefelt introduced
Senate Bill No. 1105, entitled
A bill to allow the state transportation department and local governments to evaluate and use certain government-owned land for the development or installation of renewable energy facilities; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental entities.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senator Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1106, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.
Senator Geiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1107, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” by amending section 402 (MCL 462.402).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator Moss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1108, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b and 957a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Senators Moss and Irwin introduced
Senate Bill No. 1109, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g.
The
bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on
Elections and Ethics.
Senators Irwin and Moss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1110, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by 2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547; 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 Elections and Ethics.
The motion prevailed.
Senator McMorrow’s statement is as follows:
Today is a solemn and exciting day in our office as we recognize and bid farewell to an intern who has become an incredible part of our team. Mia Ceaser reached out to our office in May, asking about an internship opportunity, and she was impressive from the first minute and fit right into our office dynamic.
It quickly became clear that Mia is brilliant. She can always be counted on. She has dedication and an incredible work ethic. Whenever she was asked to perform a task, it was met with enthusiasm and an eagerness to take on even more. In fact, her direct supervisor—our constituent and district director—had such faith in her that she had her start drafting letters and tributes with absolutely no experience, and they were almost immediately perfect. Mia thrived under the challenge, and always found a way to create a thoughtful and meaningful result for our constituents. She even temporarily took over for our office manager when our office manager went on a well-deserved vacation.
Everyone in our office enjoys working with Mia. She has had the opportunity to be a part of everything, from the front office to legislative work, and helping our constituents directly. She also works as a lifeguard at the pool in Huntington Woods, so she is also one of my three-year-old daughter’s favorite people, as Noa got to splash around in the pool. Mia may be softspoken but don’t let that fool you; she has a lot to say and she speaks through her work. It would be wonderful to have Mia stay with our office for longer, but we are sad to see her go to much higher places as she continues her education at Georgetown University.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for us—I know this is so painful for you standing here right now—and you will be very missed. Colleagues, please join me in thanking Mia for everything she has done for all of the citizens of the 8th District and for the state of Michigan.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Cherry 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. 1011, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An
act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury;
to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office
of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe
the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state
transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance
of certain bonds,” by amending section 11 (MCL 247.911), as amended by 2020 PA
204.
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 11 (MCL 247.911), as amended by 2020 PA 204.
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled “An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow certain reciprocal compacts, agreements, and arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as amended by 2022 PA 25.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1166c.
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
A bill to enact the uniform premarital and marital agreements act; and to determine how and when a premarital or marital agreement is enforced.
The bills were placed on the order of
Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 5724, entitled
A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.
Substitute (S-3).
Senate Bill No. 915, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 916, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 461 (MCL 330.1461), as amended by 2018 PA 593, and by adding section 1021 and chapter 10A.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 917, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214.
Substitute (S-1).
Senate Bill No. 918, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 473 (MCL 330.1473), as amended by 2018 PA 593.
Substitute (S-1).
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 145
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22
The motion
prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Webber, Huizenga, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, Runestad, Polehanki, Damoose, Theis, Shink, Bayer, Bellino, Chang, Singh and Wojno offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 145.
Whereas, Diwali is celebrated annually every autumn by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains in Michigan, the United States, and throughout the world, with over one billion celebrants marking the holiday; and
Whereas, Diwali is a holy day, during which celebrants light small oil lamps and place them around the home. The lighting of the lamps is followed by prayers for attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace, and valor, and is recognized as the beginning of a new year for some Hindus; and
Whereas, “Diwali” is a shortened version of the Sanskrit word “Deepavali,” which means a row of lamps, and in English is referred to as the “festival of lights;” and
Whereas, Celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance; and
Whereas, For Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the belief that light triumphs over darkness and good triumphs over evil; and
Whereas, For Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day that the sixth founding Sikh Guru, or revered teacher, Guru Hargobind, was released from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; and
Whereas, For Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of moksha or liberation by Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras, who was the great teacher of Jain Dharma at the end of his life in 527 B.C.; and
Whereas, Michigan remains resolute in its commitment to fostering diversity of experience and religious acceptance; and
Whereas, Diwali is a time marked by qualities of togetherness, family, and community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Diwali. We recognize the Diwali message of tolerance, compassion, and acceptance of others which resonates with the ideals of the American spirit; and be it further
Resolved, That we express respect and admiration to all those who celebrate Diwali throughout the world and in our own communities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator McMorrow was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Webber’s statement, in which Senator Runestad concurred, is as follows:
I invite you to join me today in recognition of Diwali and ask for your support of Senate Resolution No. 145 to acknowledge this historic cultural and religious significance of this wonderful festival.
Diwali is celebrated by more than 1 billion Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world each year, including our Michigan neighbors who identify with these traditions. Diwali is shortened version of the Sanskrit word meaning “row of lamps,” and is often translated into English as the festival of lights. Diwali is a time marked by qualities of togetherness, family, and community. It is a special time for charitable giving and selfless service. Diwali celebrants will light small oil lamps and place them around their homes with prayers for health, wealth, knowledge, peace, and valor. The rows of lamps are said to symbolize the light within the individual that rids of soul of the darkness of ignorance. This wonderful reminder that light triumphs over darkness, that good triumphs over evil, is a theme celebrated with many of our individual faith traditions.
Hope is something that we all share. Hope is a force of universal good. That is why I ask for your support of this resolution and our shared commitment to celebrate diversity of experiences and religious acceptance. I ask you to join me in recognition that Diwali’s message of tolerance, compassion, and acceptance resonates with the ideals of the American spirit. Let us express together our respect and admiration for all those who celebrate Diwali throughout the world and in our own communities.
Senator Singh’s statement is as follows:
I want to thank the Senator from the 9th District for bringing this resolution up. I want to wish all those who celebrate Diwali—I hope they had a good Diwali a couple weeks ago and I look forward to the new year bringing light to all of our lives and our families. Happy Diwali to everybody.
Senator Singh offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21.
A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 14, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; when it adjourns on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 14, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senator Singh offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22.
A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 14, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.; when it adjourns on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 14, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.; when it adjourns on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 6058 6059 6060 6061 6062 6063 6064 6065 6066 6067 6068 6069 6070 6071 6072 6073 6074 6075 6076 6077
Committee Reports
The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 999, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2023 PA 305.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Jeff Irwin
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry and Geiss
Nays: Senator Damoose
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 660, entitled
A bill to regulate the creation of stormwater management utilities by local units of government; to provide for the creation of stormwater management plans; to provide for the adoption of stormwater management utility fee ordinances; to provide for the establishment and collection of stormwater management utility fees; to provide for the reduction or elimination of stormwater management utility fees; to provide for appeals; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Senators Hoitenga and Daley
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 1023, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2021 PA 166.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 5188, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 5189, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 197 (MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as amended by 2017 PA 62.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 5190, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 72, 384, 441, 464, and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441, 280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646 and section 464 as amended by 2016 PA 521.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Veronica Klinefelt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley
Nays: Senator Hoitenga
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 30, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 100, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” (MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 352.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann and McBroom
Nays: Senators Bellino and Victory
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 459, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2021 PA 73.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino and Victory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 460, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 28.302 and 28.304), section 4 as amended by 2021 PA 72.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino and Victory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred
to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 461, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 25, 307, 310, 312, and 314 (MCL 257.25, 257.307, 257.310, 257.312, and 257.314), section 25 as amended by 2015 PA 11, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 310 as amended by 2021 PA 104, section 312 as amended by 2000 PA 456, and section 314 as amended by 2021 PA 71, and by adding sections 310a and 811c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino and Victory
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 894, entitled
A bill to regulate relying parties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL 257.233, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240), section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 257.227), as amended by 2011 PA 92.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1010, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80304 and 81105 (MCL 324.80304 and 324.81105), section 80304 as amended by 2018 PA 678 and section 81105 as amended by 2018 PA 519.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1060, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803b (MCL 257.803b), as amended by 2023 PA 129.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Erika Geiss
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported
Senate Bill No. 1061, entitled
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Geiss, Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom and Victory
Scheduled Meetings
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, November 14, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312
Economic and Community Development – Thursday, November 14, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721
Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, November 14, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100 Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate