No. 87

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 2, 2025.

12:00 noon

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss.

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—excused

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 John N. Damoose of the 37th District offered the following invocation:

Lord, we love You. We humble ourselves before You and pray once again for Your wisdom, Your guidance, and Your mercy today. I pray that You would work in each of our lives, Lord God, to displace more of that character that You intend for us to have, and to show other people kindness, love, mercy, and gentleness. Let us do a good job for all of the people who are entrusting this state government to us today, Lord. We pray this in Your name. Amen.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Theis moved that Senators Hauck, Daley, Lauwers, Johnson, Victory, Bellino, Hoitenga, Runestad and McBroom be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Theis moved that Senator Outman be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that Senators Camilleri, Moss, Santana and Wojno be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

September 30, 2025

Enclosed is a copy of the following report:

• Performance audit on the Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (391-0120-24).

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Oversight.

Senator Singh moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.

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

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 166, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 11x, 11z, 12d, 15, 20, 20d, 21f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22k, 22l, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 27g, 27k, 27p, 27r, 28, 29, 30d, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31aa, 32d, 32n, 32p, 32t, 33, 35a, 35d, 35m, 39, 39a, 41, 41b, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 55, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 61j, 62, 65, 67, 67a, 67d, 67f, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 94d, 97a, 97g, 97k, 98, 98d, 99, 99c, 99h, 99i, 99s, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 99ff, 99hh, 99ii, 99jj, 101, 104, 104b, 104h, 107, 111, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, 147g, 152a, and 161a (MCL 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1611x, 388.1611z, 388.1612d, 388.1615, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1621f, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1622k, 388.1622l, 388.1622m, 388.1622p, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1626d, 388.1627a, 388.1627c, 388.1627g, 388.1627k, 388.1627p, 388.1627r, 388.1628, 388.1629, 388.1630d, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1631aa, 388.1632d, 388.1632n, 388.1632p, 388.1632t, 388.1633, 388.1635a, 388.1635d, 388.1635m, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1641b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651e, 388.1651g, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1655, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661d, 388.1661j, 388.1662, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1667a, 388.1667d, 388.1667f, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1694d, 388.1697a, 388.1697g, 388.1697k, 388.1698, 388.1698d, 388.1699, 388.1699c, 388.1699h, 388.1699i, 388.1699s, 388.1699x, 388.1699aa, 388.1699ee, 388.1699ff, 388.1699hh, 388.1699ii, 388.1699jj, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704h, 388.1707, 388.1711, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, 388.1747g, 388.1752a, and 388.1761a), sections 6, 97g, and 99ii as amended by 2023 PA 320, sections 11 and 31aa as amended by 2024 PA 148, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 11z, 15, 20, 20d, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22l, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 27g, 27k, 27p, 28, 29, 30d, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 32d, 32n, 32p, 33, 35a, 35d, 39, 39a, 41, 41b, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 61j, 62, 65, 67, 67f, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 97a, 97k, 98, 98d, 99h, 99s, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 99ff, 99hh, 99jj, 104, 104h, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, and 152a as amended and sections 12d, 27r, 35m, 55, 67a, 67d, 94d, 99, 99c, 99i, and 147g as added by 2024 PA 120, sections 11x, 21f, 32t, and 101 as amended and section 22k as added by 2023 PA 103, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265, section 111 as amended by 1997 PA 93, and section 161a as amended by 2006 PA 342, and by adding sections 12e, 12f, 18d, 31c, 32y, 35e, 35f, 61v, 97n, 99o, 99p, 99q, and 99mm; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has appointed Representatives Bollin, Kelly and Glanville as conferees to join with Senators Camilleri, Anthony and Bumstead.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Recess

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 3:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:06 p.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Santana and Camilleri entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Lindsey introduced

Senate Bill No. 595, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); 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.

Senator Anthony introduced

Senate Bill No. 596, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364.

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

Senators Singh and Moss introduced

Senate Bill No. 597, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 7, 8, 9, and 9a (MCL 333.27957, 333.27958, 333.27959, and 333.27959a), sections 7 and 8 as amended by 2023 PA 166 and section 9a as added by 2020 PA 208, and by adding section 9b.

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

Senators Moss and Singh introduced

Senate Bill No. 598, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 102, 302, 401, and 402 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27302, 333.27401, and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, section 401 as amended by 2020 PA 207, and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161, and by adding section 402a.

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

Senators Polehanki, Moss, Shink and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 599, entitled

A bill to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp and certain consumable hemp products; to require the licensing of certain people; to provide for the sampling and testing of certain consumable hemp products; to establish labeling requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create certain funds; to require the promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions and penalties; 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 Singh, Polehanki, Moss, Shink and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 600, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending the title and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206, 333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 207.

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

Senators Singh, Polehanki, Moss, Shink and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 601, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending sections 103, 211, 303, and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section 103 as amended by 2021 PA 58 and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021 PA 4.

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

Senators Polehanki, Moss, Shink and Bayer introduced

Senate Bill No. 602, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA 166.

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

House Bill No. 4962, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan National Guard member benefit fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund.

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 Appropriations.

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 4.382), as amended by 2016 PA 303.

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.

Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:06 p.m.

9:20 p.m.

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

During the recess, Senators Wojno, Bellino, Daley, Victory, Runestad, McBroom, Hauck, Hoitenga and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24.

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh.

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bills were placed on the order of General Orders.

Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

House Bill No. 4180

House Bill No. 4181

House Bill No. 4182

House Bill No. 4183

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 9:21 p.m.

9:50 p.m.

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

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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator McBroom as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 4392, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects and the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.

House Bill No. 4951, entitled

A bill to provide for the imposition and collection of excise taxes on certain sales of marihuana; to provide for the establishment of procedures for the collection, administration, and enforcement of those taxes; to provide for the disposition of the taxes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to create the comprehensive road funding fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

House Bill No. 4968, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled “Insurance provider assessment act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 17 (MCL 550.1757, 550.1761, and 550.1767).

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 amendments, the following bill:

House Bill No. 4961, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 12, 30, 36, 607, 695, and 805 (MCL 206.12, 206.30, 206.36, 206.607, 206.695, and 206.805), sections 12, 607, and 805 as amended by 2024 PA 177, sections 30 and 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4, and section 36 as amended by 2011 PA 38; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:

1. Amend page 22, line 28, after “benefits.” by striking out the balance of the page through “2029,” on line 1 of page 23 and inserting “For tax years that begin before January 1, 2026 and after December 31, 2028,”.

2. Amend page 23, line 4, after “(2).” by striking out the balance of the line through “2029,” on line 6 and inserting “For tax years that begin before January 1, 2026 and after December 31, 2028,”.

The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended 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:

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

Substitute (S-3).

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:

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

Substitute (S-2).

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:

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

Substitute (S-2).

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:

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.

Substitute (S-4).

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.

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Lauwers and Moss entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

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

House Bill No. 4392

House Bill No. 4951

House Bill No. 4961

House Bill No. 4968

House Bill No. 4180

House Bill No. 4181

House Bill No. 4182

House Bill No. 4183

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

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 p.m.

11:27 p.m.

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

Senator Singh moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Friday, October 3 at 12:05 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:28 p.m.

11:52 p.m.

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

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, October 1:

House Bill Nos. 4962 5055

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, October 1, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 5089 5090

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:53 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:05 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate