No. 40
STATE OF
MICHIGAN
Journal of
the Senate
103rd
Legislature
REGULAR
SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Jeremy Moss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—present
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present
Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—present
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—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 McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Lana
Theis of the 22nd District offered the following invocation:
2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people who are
called by my name will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn
from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their
sin and will heal their land.”
Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O mortal, what is
good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God.”
Ephesians 3:14–21: “For this reason I kneel
before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its
name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power
through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may
have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and
long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses
knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now
to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church
and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever.”
Dear God, may we seek first to do Your will,
to act justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with You. May we seek to legislate
in a way that represents those priorities. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, led
the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be
temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Cavanagh and
Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following
communication was received and read:
Office
of the Auditor General
April 30, 2025
Enclosed is a
copy of the following report:
• Performance
audit on the Branch Operations Division, Department of State (231-0333-24).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit
report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.
The following
communication was received:
Department
of Treasury
March 11, 2025
Please find
enclosed the annual divestment report to the Legislature for the 2024 calendar
year. This report is required by the Divestment from Terror Act, MCL 129.291 et seq. and the divestment mandates of
the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act (MCL 38.1133c and MCL
38.1133d). The Acts require the State Treasurer file a publicly available
report to the Legislature each year on progress made under the Acts. This letter and the attached report
represent the State Treasurer’s compliance with this reporting mandate.
Kind Regards,
Jeannette J. Brya
Chief Compliance Officer
Bureau of Investments
The
communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following
communication was received:
Office
of Senator Jeremy Moss
May 1, 2025
Please add my
name as a co-sponsor to the following bills introduced in the Senate:
SB 248 (Chang)
SB 249 (Damoose)
SB 250 (Bayer)
SB 251 (Bayer)
SB 252 (Chang)
SB 253
(Cavanagh)
SB 254
(Cavanagh)
SB 255 (Wojno)
SB 256 (Irwin)
Sincerely,
Jeremy Moss
President Pro Tempore
Michigan’s 7th Senate District
The communication
was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following
communication was received:
State
Officers Compensation Commission
May 2, 2025
As State
Officers Compensation Commission chair, I hereby submit its 2025
determinations. Copies are also being provided to the governor, lieutenant
governor, justices, legislative leaders, attorney general, and secretary of
state, in accordance with Public Act 357 of 1968.
Our
determination is to increase salaries for all state officers by 25% from 2027
and for a new $18,000 annual expense allowance for attorney general and
secretary of state. Executive and legislative officers have had salaries,
supplements, and allowances cut by 10% since 2003 while the Consumer Price
Index in Michigan has risen by 60.9%. Justices received a 10.25% raise in 2023,
but their pay remains near the bottom nationwide for justices. From October, it
will fall below not just Michigan Court of Appeals judges, but all Michigan’s
trial-court judges.
The commission
asked me to emphasize in this transmittal its strong support for adopting this
determination and the serious need to reform our current constitutional
pay-setting process. That system, combined with political realities, has
resulted in two decades of indifference to SOCC determinations and an effective
pay cut of over 40% for elected officials after inflation.
Public service
is a calling and not about pay, but Michigan risks excluding participation of
many citizens from state elected office if changes are not made. The
dysfunction of the last two decades must somehow stop. Adopting this
determination is a first step. Another would be to put a constitutional
amendment before the voters. Here are some potential ideas to consider: It
could tie pay to the Consumer Price Index, inflation, salaries in other states,
or other objective factors. It could restore a legislative veto. It could
include specific caps. I do know, however, that the current system does not pay
commensurate to the important work these officers do and is unsustainable. As a
former legislator, I appreciate the concerns and optics of voting to increase
officers’ pay, but a constitutional amendment still rests the ultimate decision
with Michigan’s voters. They have been willing to revisit other reforms like
term limits, and I strongly believe they deserve a chance to reexamine this
process, which needs reform.
Sincerely,
Tom Cochran
The
communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
Introduction and Referral of
Bills
Senator Cavanagh entered the Senate Chamber.
Senators Polehanki and Bayer introduced
Senate
Bill No. 283, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 357c; 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 Regulatory Affairs.
Senators Cherry, Bayer and Singh introduced
Senate
Bill No. 284, entitled
A bill to regulate mature content provided on
websites, applications, and online services; to regulate covered manufacturers;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental
officers and entities; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide
remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by
title and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer
Protection.
House Bill No. 4027, entitled
A bill to amend 2006
PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205),
as amended by 2023 PA 234.
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. 4028, entitled
A bill to amend 2008
PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,”
by amending the title and section 13 (MCL 460.1013), as amended by 2023 PA 235;
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 Government
Operations.
House Bill No. 4029, entitled
A bill to amend 1994
PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 40113a and 41103 (MCL 324.40113a and 324.41103), section
40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222 and section 41103 as added by 1995 PA 57.
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. 4288, entitled
A bill to prohibit
certain hiring practices by state agencies and prescribe civil sanctions.
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. 4338, entitled
A bill to prohibit
local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance,
policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from
communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the
immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe
penalties and remedies.
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. 4339, entitled
A bill to prohibit
counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that
limits peace officers or local officials, officers, or employees from
communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the
immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local officials, officers, and employees; and to prescribe
penalties and remedies.
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. 4340, entitled
A bill to amend 1939
PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 1d.
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. 4341, entitled
A bill to amend 1966
PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL
125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 13.
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. 4342, entitled
A bill to amend 1971
PA 140, entitled “Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971,” by amending
section 21 (MCL 141.921), as added by 1980 PA 275.
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.
Recess
Senator Singh moved
that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed,
the time being 10:07 a.m.
11:03 a.m.
The Senate was called
to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess,
Senators McBroom and Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Irwin asked
and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the
statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:
I ask my colleagues to join me in saying farewell to a very important
part of my office. Conner Reagan has been working with the residents of the
15th District and with our office team to try and serve those residents. We’re
unfortunately going to have to say goodbye to Conner because he graduated last
week—congratulations, Conner—from the University of Michigan College of
Literature, Science, and the Arts in the honors program with a B.A. in
philosophy, politics, and economics. Conner also was not only the point guard
for the U of M club basketball team but he also played point guard for the
school judiciary—he was the chief justice of the U of M student government
supreme court.
We really appreciate Conner’s service at the University of Michigan, we
appreciate his service here in the Michigan Senate, and we hope that Conner
will come back to Michigan and continue offering his service and skills to the
great people of our state. Thank you, Conner.
By unanimous consent
the Senate returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 240
The motion prevailed.
The following bill
was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to amend 1954
PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362
and 168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended
by 2022 PA 104.
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. 74 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to
the title of the bill.
The following bill
was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 241, entitled
A
bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” (MCL 78.1 to
78.28) by adding section 24e.
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. 75 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to
the title of the bill.
The following bill
was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 242, entitled
A bill to amend 1895
PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 13
of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V (MCL 62.4, 62.5, 62.13, and 65.3),
sections 4 and 5 of chapter II and section
3 of chapter V as amended by 2012 PA 551 and section 13 of chapter II as
amended by 2003 PA 305.
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. 76 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to
the title of the bill.
The following bill
was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 243, entitled
A
bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to
117.38) by adding section 3c.
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. 77 Yeas—37
Albert Daley Klinefelt Polehanki
Anthony Damoose Lauwers Runestad
Bayer Geiss Lindsey Santana
Bellino Hauck McBroom Shink
Brinks Hertel McCann Singh
Bumstead Hoitenga McMorrow Theis
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate
Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1304.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting:
“(6) If a wireless communications device
policy implemented under this section allows pupils to use a wireless
communications device in a classroom for reasons not exempted under subsection
(4), then the board of the school district or board of directors of the public
school academy that implemented the policy shall report the justification for
that policy to the department by the end of the calendar year.” and
renumbering the remaining subsection.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members
serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 78 Yeas—28
Albert Cherry Klinefelt Runestad
Anthony Damoose McBroom Santana
Bayer Geiss McCann Shink
Brinks Hertel McMorrow Singh
Camilleri Huizenga Moss Victory
Cavanagh Irwin Nesbitt Webber
Chang Johnson Polehanki Wojno
Nays—9
Bellino Hauck Lauwers Outman
Bumstead Hoitenga Lindsey Theis
Daley
Excused—0
Not
Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Theis and Outman, under their
constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the
passage of Senate Bill No. 234 and moved that the statements they made during
the discussion of the bill be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Theis’
statement is as follows:
I would like
to start by congratulating my colleague on what is a very good idea. It is
obvious that cell phones in our schools are an extraordinary problem that needs
to be addressed. However, I don’t believe this is the answer. I believe this is
too permissive and I don’t see anything in law that would currently prohibit
our schools from doing what is already being requested in this bill. I, again,
with respect, ask my colleagues to vote “no” and look for future bills that
have stronger language.
Senator Outman’s
statement is as follows:
Although the
intent of this bill is laudable, we know that cell phone usage is hurting our
kids, their academic achievements, as well as a lot of other things that go
along with cell phone and computer usage. As I’ve had meetings in my district
with our superintendents—as a matter of fact, in the last month, I’ve had
meetings with all the Ionia County superintendents and all the Montcalm County
superintendents—there isn’t one person, and they asked each other at the
meetings, if there was even one school that didn’t have a cell phone usage
policy. They all admitted that they currently do have policies. What they said
is they’re very innocuous, they’re very broad policies. They said the problem
with implementing more strict policies is they take a lot of heat from a lot of
parents because—and there’s a lot of good reasons why parents want their kids
to have access to their cell phones—what they said is it just goes too far.
They need to restrict usage. They know that’s something that has to happen.
When asked if
just requiring a school to have a policy and maybe putting it on their website,
they said that doesn’t go far enough. Really what they said is because of the
pressure they feel from their local parents, they would rather us take the
heat. They would rather we put in a policy that’s statewide that has more teeth
in it. When we talked about the plan that the House was offering, that’s the
one they liked. They said the one from the Senate is just pretty much what they
have already. For that reason, I’m going to vote “no” on this legislation and
am going to offer my support for the House plan.
Senator Polehanki asked and was granted
unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed
in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
If passed, my
bill, Senate Bill No. 234, would require all public school districts in
Michigan to implement cell phone policies with the goal of reducing student
cell phone use and distractions in classroom settings. As of this month, at
least 25 states have school cell phone laws or policies. Specifically, my bill
would require a cell phone policy for all school buildings in each school
district beginning in the ’25-’26 school year. These policies must aim to limit
cell phone use during school hours and reduce distractions in classroom
settings, and the policies must be enforced. Exceptions must be provided for
emergency situations, medical use, and devices included in a student’s IEP or
504. Further exceptions can be implemented at a school’s discretion. Lastly,
cell phone policies would have to be posted on the school district’s website.
I believe each school district should be able to devise a policy that’s
right for the school community it serves which is why my legislation provides
flexibility for a school to create plans that best suits their needs. This bill
enjoyed bipartisan “yes” votes in committee, and I ask that the chamber vote “yes”
on Senate Bill No. 234.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to
the order of
Resolutions
Senator Singh moved that
rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following
resolutions:
Senate
Resolution No. 41
Senate
Resolution No. 42
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 41.
A resolution to observe May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week.
Whereas, Registered nurses in the United States constitute our nation’s largest health care profession; and
Whereas, The depth and breadth of the registered nursing profession meets the different and emerging health care needs of the American population in a wide range of settings, including the frontline of the pandemic; and
Whereas, The American Nurses Association, as the voice for registered nurses in this country, is working to chart a new course for a healthy nation that relies on increasing access to primary and preventive health care, and better utilization of our nation’s registered nursing resources; and
Whereas, Michigan nurses are an indispensable component of the safety and quality of care for hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients; and
Whereas, The demand for registered nursing services will be greater than ever because of the aging population, emerging health challenges, the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technologies, and the explosive growth of home health care services; and
Whereas, More qualified registered nurses are needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of health care consumers in this community; and
Whereas, Nurses in Michigan fight for the health, safety, and human rights not only of the sick and injured, but also of the elderly, the young, those with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, and the most vulnerable among us; and
Whereas,
Under the leadership of the Michigan Nurses Association, the largest group
representing Michigan registered nurses,
nurses across our state are working to enhance the profession; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body observe May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week. We convey our utmost respect and gratitude for the work of nurses every day throughout Michigan and urge all residents to do so; and be it further
Resolved, That supporting nurses’ ability to provide safe, quality care and developing and maintaining a thriving nurse workforce is of concern to all Michigan residents. We honor the work and dedication of nurses around the world and here in Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Geiss, Moss and Santana were named
co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hertel asked and was granted unanimous
consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the
Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hertel’s
statement is as follows:
I rise today
in recognition of Nurse Appreciation Week here in the state of Michigan to
honor the men and women who are the backbone of our health care system. When
you think about a clinic or a hospital, we often picture the doctors and
surgeons moving quickly from room to room making decisions at a rapid pace. But
in every one of those rooms, there is someone who stays behind, someone who
doesn’t rush out the door, someone who draws the blood, checks the vitals, and
then does something even more important: they hold your hand. They look you in
the eye. They help make the unknown feel just a little bit safer.
That someone,
Mr. President, are the nurses all across our state. Nurses who are there when
life begins and when life ends. They are there in our most vulnerable,
frightening, and joyful moments. We have asked so much of our nurses over these
past years and they have shown up every single time. Long shifts, emotional
exhaustion, and physical strain have not stopped them from serving with
compassion, skill, and humanity.
This week and
every week, we owe them more than just our thanks. We owe them respect, fair
wages, safe working conditions, and a seat at the table when we are making
decisions about health care here in our state. To every nurse in Michigan, I want you to know we see you, we value
you, and we are grateful for your work.
Senator Polehanki offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 42.
A resolution to observe May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week.
Whereas, Teachers are essential to the success and development of Michigan’s youth; and
Whereas, We recognize the dedication and hard work of Michigan’s educators, who work tirelessly both inside and outside the classroom to support their students and communities; and
Whereas,
Teachers provide the foundation for student learning, by sharing their
knowledge and introducing new subjects, skills, and concepts; and
Whereas, Teachers are essential in encouraging Michigan’s youth to become responsible and engaged citizens, which is crucial for a strong democracy; and
Whereas, Both the United States (U.S.) and Michigan have made significant progress in social, technological, and scientific fields thanks to the dedication, innovation, and hard work of teachers; and
Whereas, Michigan teachers have shown strength and resilience when faced with challenges and evolving educational needs; and
Whereas, We support teachers’ ability to advocate for better wages and working conditions through collective bargaining; and
Whereas, The Michigan Senate is committed to ensuring that teachers have the tools and resources necessary to nurture Michigan’s future leaders in a safe and secure environment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body observe May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week. We convey our utmost respect and gratitude for the work of teachers every day throughout our state and urge all residents to do the same; and be it further
Resolved, That supporting teachers’ ability to provide quality education in a safe environment and maintaining a thriving teacher workforce is of concern to all Michigan residents. We honor the work and dedication of teachers in the U.S. and in Michigan.
The question being on
the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was
adopted.
Senators Geiss, Moss
and Santana were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Polehanki
asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the
statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of the resolution before us—a resolution to designate
May 5th through the 9th as Teacher
Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan. Teachers really are the backbone of
a thriving, educated America. They’re resilient, adaptable leaders who help
form the foundation for our collective futures. Teachers show up for our kids
and our communities day in and day out, even though sometimes they’re the first
blamed and last thanked.
It’s up to us as lawmakers to do everything in our power to support our
educators and give them the resources they need to succeed. That means paying
them a wage commensurate with their levels of education—most of them have
graduate degrees. That means including their voices in the decision-making
process. That means affording them the right to advocate for better working
conditions and pay through collective bargaining. That means voting “yes” on
any legislation that will help keep them and their students safe from the
threat of gun violence. That means building up support for our public education
system instead of trying to dismantle it. That means making decisions right
here in this chamber with their best interests in mind. And that means honoring
their hard work and sacrifices with meaningful action.
Our teachers deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for the crucial
role they play in our schools and in our communities. I urge a “yes” vote on
this resolution that signals to our teachers that we hear them, we appreciate
them, and we love them for all that they do.
By unanimous consent
the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Geiss asked
and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the
statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Geiss’ statement is as follows:
Autumn has come, even though it is spring. It will be eternally summer
in Michigan, thanks to Bob Seger. As we are all here, three hours outside of
Mackinaw City, we honor a local poet, one who wove our known existential
experiences into that of our nation. Those stories, those songs, will remain a
touchstone for the generations that have been, and for those who will follow,
despite what winds may blow. A special page in our history, which may be
turned, but not forgotten.
Robert Clark Seger is a hometown hero, but yet, the guy down the street,
a Michigan boy who “did good.” Is there a
better compliment from one Michigander to another than to say, “You did good”?
To our brother, our native-born son, a true Michigander, to Bob Seger, we say “you
did good,” and hold a special place in many of our hearts, as your songs were
integral parts to the soundtracks of many of our lives. We are proud of you.
Long live that
good “Old Time Rock & Roll,” every “Night,” “Still the Same,” on “Mainstreet,”
“We’ve Got Tonight,” and every night. Happy 80th birthday to Bob Seger—a Silver
Bullet to the stars, but to us, a cherished son. Enjoy your autumn in Michigan,
Bob Seger, as you have done throughout every season of your life. You did good.
You have been Michigan’s rock.
Announcements of Printing and
Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House
bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, May 1:
House Bill Nos. 4288 4338 4339 4340 4341 4342
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, May 1, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 276 277 278 279 280 281 282
House Bill Nos. 4412 4413 4414 4415 4416 4417 4418 4419 4420 4421 4422 4423
Committee Reports
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
Senate Bill No. 78, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases;
to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of
certain nonpublic records and their
use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1b, 1c, 1d, 2, and
3 (MCL 780.621b, 780.621c, 780.621d, 780.622, and 780.623), section 1b as
added by 2020 PA 188, section 1c as amended by 2021 PA 79, section 1d as
amended by 2021 PA 82, and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2020 PA
193, and by adding section 1j; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Stephanie Chang
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
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, May 1, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Chang (C), Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Excused: Senators Shink, Runestad and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on MiLEAP submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
Present:
Senators Bayer (C), Klinefelt and Albert
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann, Camilleri, Damoose and Bumstead
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Cherry, Huizenga and Bumstead
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators
Santana (C), Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck
and Theis
Scheduled
Meetings
Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building (517) 373‑5312
Appropriations – Wednesday, May 7, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5307 (CANCELLED)
Economic and Community Development – Wednesday, May 7, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721
Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, May 7, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314
Health Policy – Wednesday, May 7, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:26 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate