No. 93
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the
Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the
Senate.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from
the Governor were received and read:
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121 and 333.17903:
Michigan Board of Athletic
Trainers
Gretchen Goodman of 549 Shaw
Estates Drive, N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49341, Kent County, succeeding Kimberly
Collier whose term has expired, appointed as an athletic trainer, for a term
commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, 333.16135, and 333.16805:
Michigan Board of Audiology
Kristen Angster of 3428 Upton
Drive, Troy, Michigan 48084, Oakland County, succeeding Paul Judge whose term
has expired, appointed as a licensed practitioner certified by the American
Board of Otolaryngology, for a term commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring
June 30, 2028.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.22211:
Certificate of Need
Commission
Joseph Egan of 10731 Hart
Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, Oakland County, succeeding Archie
Drake who has resigned, appointed as a member representing hospitals, for a
term commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring April 9, 2028.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 230 of 1972,
MCL 125.1503a:
State Construction Code
Commission
Laurie Catey of 402 Park
Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, Oakland County, reappointed as a member
representing the field of professional engineering, for a term commencing
October 14, 2025, and expiring January 31, 2028.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 227 of 1967,
MCL 408.807:
Elevator Safety Board
Robert Soupal of 14152 Burt
Road, Chesaning, Michigan 48616, Saginaw County, succeeding Sean Walker
whose term has expired, appointed as a representative of the elevator
constructors’ union, for a term commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring July
22, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive
Reorganization Order No. 2010-2, MCL 12.194:
Michigan Finance Authority
Board of Directors
William Beekman of 6180 Whitehills Lake Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, Ingham
County, reappointed as a resident of the state with experience in issues
relating to hospitals or other health facilities or relating to public finance,
for a term commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring September 30, 2029.
Wafa Dinaro of 15680 Huff
Street, Livonia, Michigan 48226, Wayne County, reappointed as a resident of the
state with experience in economic development issues or relating to public
finance, for a term commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring September 30,
2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 469 of 2016,
MCL 399.833:
Michigan Historical
Commission
Nubia Wardford
Polk of 8431 Marygrove Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48221, Wayne County, succeeding
Robin Terry whose term has expired, appointed as an at-large member, for a term
commencing October 14, 2025, and expiring May 21, 2028.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121, 333.16135, and 333.17955:
Michigan Board of Massage
Therapy
Dana Calhoun of 1991 Lyster
Lane, Troy, Michigan 48085, Oakland County, succeeding AnneMarie Hazzard-Pryor
who has resigned, appointed as a massage therapist, for a term commencing
October 14, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121 and 333.18305:
Michigan Board of
Occupational Therapists
Camron Moorehead of 932
Country Creek Drive, Saline, Michigan 48176, Washtenaw County, will be
reappointed as an occupational therapist, for a term commencing January 1,
2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121 and 333.17821:
Michigan Board of Physical
Therapy
Priti
George of 48245 Binghampton Court, Northville, Michigan 48168, Wayne County,
will be reappointed as a physical therapist, for
a term commencing January 1, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121, 333.16122, 333.16135, and 333.18021:
Michigan Board of Podiatric
Medicine and Surgery
Heidi Monaghan of 5377 North
Waldo Road, Midland, Michigan 48642, Midland County, succeeding Jeffery Frederick whose term has expired,
appointed as a podiatrist, for a term commencing October 14, 2025, and
expiring June 30, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 560 of 2016,
MCL 36.105:
Michigan Veterans’ Facility
Authority Board of Directors
Amanda Shelast
of 1206 Maple Lane, Houghton, Michigan 49931, Houghton County, succeeding
Kenneth Robbins whose term has expired, appointed as a member with
professional knowledge, skill, or experience in long-term care, health care
licensure or finance, or medicine, for a term commencing October 14, 2025,
and expiring April 15, 2029.
October
14, 2025
I respectfully submit to the
Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978,
MCL 333.16121, 333.16135, and 333.18821:
Michigan Board of Veterinary
Medicine
Lauren Walker of 27900
Berkshire Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48076, Oakland County, will be
reappointed as a veterinarian, for a term commencing January 1, 2026, and
expiring December 31, 2029. Respectfully,
Gretchen
Whitmer
Governor
The appointments were
referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: Senator Irwin
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 4420, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 1365a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Sarah Anthony
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Anthony, McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Excused:
Senator Klinefelt
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 543, 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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 544, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2026 (MCL 500.2026).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 545, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2229.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 546, 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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 547, 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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 548, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by adding chapter 4A.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 549, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 553, 561, and 563 (MCL 500.553, 500.561, and 500.563), as added by 2018 PA 690, and by adding sections 564 and 564a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported
Senate Bill No. 550, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2021, 2106, 2108, 2112, 2458, and 2652 (MCL 500.2021, 500.2106, 500.2108, 500.2112, 500.2458, and 500.2652), sections 2021, 2112, 2458, and 2652 as amended by 2015 PA 141 and sections 2106 and 2108 as amended by 2019 PA 21.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Mary Cavanagh
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley
In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to
Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being
10:01 a.m.
The Secretary of the Senate declared the
Senate adjourned until Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate