evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Bumstead, Johnson, Outman, Nesbitt, Daley, McBroom and Runestad be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Santana and Anthony be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Geiss, Moss and Wojno be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


activity_role: recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.


evidence_text:
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 Cherry, designated Senator McMorrow as Chairperson.


activity_role: adjourn

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that Reps. Byrnes, Edwards and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Hoadley moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Hoadley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Paquette moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 5, after “ least ” by striking out “ $250,000,000,000.00 ” and inserting “ $100,000,000,000.00 ”.

2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “ than ” by striking out “ $250,000,000,000.00 ” and inserting “ $100,000,000,000.00 ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Schuette moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rigas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Prestin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aragona moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Miller, Alexander, Bollin, Breen, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, MacDonell, McKinney, Mentzer, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas, Rogers, Skaggs, Wegela, Weiss, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Neeley be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4711 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Bollin moved to amend the bill as follows:


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Bierlein moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:25 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Thomas A. Albert of the 18th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senators Hauck, Johnson, McBroom and Daley be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senator Lauwers be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Camilleri, Cherry, Hertel, Moss and Santana be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Geiss be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12

Senate Resolution No. 99

Senate Resolution No. 100

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


evidence_text: Senators Brinks and Nesbitt offered the following concurrent resolution:


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

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


evidence_text: Senators Webber and Brinks asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:28 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 525

Senate Bill No. 581

Senate Bill No. 449

Senate Bill No. 450

Senate Bill No. 451

Senate Bill No. 701

Senate Bill No. 702

Senate Bill No. 716

The motion prevailed.


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


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


evidence_text: Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Hauck offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senators Damoose, Irwin, Bellino and Runestad asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:52 a.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Mike Hoadley, from the 99th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Scott and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that Rep. Wortz be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit, Steckloff and Witwer be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Beson moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:35 p.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Coffia, Morgan, Paquette, Prestin, Rigas and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Bohnak moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Alexander moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Conlin moved that the Committee on Rules be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 303 .

(For first notice see House Journal No. 22, p. 295.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Conlin,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:05 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Joseph N. Bellino, Jr., of the 16th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Bumstead, Damoose, Hoitenga, Johnson, McBroom, Outman and Runestad be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony and Irwin be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Geiss, Wojno and Camilleri be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 101

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


evidence_text: Senators Victory, Nesbitt, Theis, Daley, McBroom, Damoose, Webber, Hauck, Hoitenga, Lindsey, Albert, Outman, Johnson, Bellino, Bumstead and Huizenga offered the following resolution:


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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.


evidence_text:
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 Cherry, designated Senator Polehanki as Chairperson.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. DeSana, Dievendorf, Weiss and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Fitzgerald, Tate, Glanville, Miller, Paiz and Witwer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Snyder and Liberati be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Breen, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Steele moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code” by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, 473, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, 330.1473, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, 473, 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.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5537 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Phil Green moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Cavitt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Mentzer, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Paiz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text:
Rep. Schuette moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Conlin moved that the Committee on Rules be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 303 .

(For first notice see House Journal No. 23, p. 305.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Conlin,

Rep. Conlin demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was not supported.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Conlin,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text: Reps. Hall, Alexander, Glanville, Miller and Koleszar offered the following resolution:


activity_role: postpone

evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Arbit moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:05 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Stephanie Chang of the 3rd District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Theis be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Johnson and Runestad be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Camilleri, Hertel, Moss, Santana and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Geiss and McMorrow be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 102

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


evidence_text: Senators Brinks and Nesbitt offered the following resolution:


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

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


evidence_text: Senators Brinks and Daley asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


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


evidence_text:
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.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:57 a.m.


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

House Bill No. 4556

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senators McBroom, Bellino and Theis, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill Nos. 4556 and 4557.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom moved that the statement he made during the discussion of House Bill No. 4556 be printed as his reasons for voting “no”.

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 691

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey offered the following substitute:


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment to the substitute:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Senators Lindsey, Singh, Albert and Theis asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text: Senators Webber, Moss and Polehanki asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:14 p.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Coffia, DeSana, Jaime Greene, Herzberg, Liberati, Snyder, Weiss and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Bierlein, Alexander, Witwer, Breen, Rogers, McFall, Kelly, Tate, Fox, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans and Wooden offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Foreman, Skaggs, Rheingans, Xiong, Longjohn, Coffia, Arbit, Breen, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Glanville, MacDonell, McKinney, Miller, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rogers, Wegela, Wilson, Witwer and Wooden offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Rep. Posthumus offered the following concurrent resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. McKinney, Arbit, Breen, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Foreman, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, Miller, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Wegela, Wilson, Witwer, Wooden and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Tyrone Carter moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.


evidence_text: Rep. Steckloff, under Rule 30, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Reps. Wegela, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Farhat, Foreman, Longjohn, MacDonell, McKinney, Morgan, Myers-Phillips, Pohutsky, Rheingans, Wilson and Wooden offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 41 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4085 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4086 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4087 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4388 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4429 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Economic Competitiveness be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4512 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Economic Competitiveness be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4513 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Insurance be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4536 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Insurance be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4537 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4538 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Regulatory Reform be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4668 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Economic Competitiveness be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 581 .

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


evidence_text:
Rep. St. Germaine moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Brenda Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Wortz be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aragona moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:05 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Kevin Daley of the 26th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Brinks be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Geiss and McMorrow be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.


evidence_text:
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.


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

Senate Bill No. 502

Senate Bill No. 272

Senate Bill No. 770

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senators McBroom and Bellino, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 770.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:26 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Paul Wojno of the 10th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senators Daley, Damoose, Bellino, Lauwers and Runestad be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Camilleri, McCann and Santana be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Bayer be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 5455, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.

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


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

House Bill No. 5455

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, designated Senator Webber as Chairperson.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 581

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


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

House Bill No. 5455

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


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

House Bill No. 5455

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 6

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


evidence_text: Senators Victory, Huizenga, Johnson and Geiss asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:49 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Mark E. Huizenga of the 30th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Theis and Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Bellino be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Brinks, Cavanagh, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow, Polehanki and Santana be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Bayer be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Hauck, Wojno, Nesbitt and Chang asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


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

Senate Bill No. 757

Senate Bill No. 758

Senate Bill No. 759

Senate Bill No. 760

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.


evidence_text:
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 Cherry, designated Senator Chang as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
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:

Senate Bill No. 704

Senate Bill No. 757

Senate Bill No. 758

Senate Bill No. 759

Senate Bill No. 760

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


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 704

House Bill No. 4044

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:28 p.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 103

Senate Resolution No. 104

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


evidence_text: Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senators Camilleri, McMorrow, Shink, Singh, Klinefelt, Geiss, Chang, Cavanagh and Anthony offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.


evidence_text:
Senators McBroom and Nesbitt, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 104 and moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the resolution be printed as their reasons for voting “no”.

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senators Runestad and Webber asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:59 p.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit, Coffia, Edwards, Herzberg, Hope and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Hoadley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Koleszar moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 28, following line 29, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) Senate Bill No. 1.

(b) Senate Bill No. 2.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Brenda Carter moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 28, following line 29, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4461.

(b) House Bill No. 4462.

(c) House Bill No. 4463.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Woolford moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Mentzer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 23, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4110.

(b) House Bill No. 5228.

(c) House Bill No. 5229.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fairbairn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Mentzer moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Mentzer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 6, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4110.

(b) House Bill No. 5227.

(c) House Bill No. 5228.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Liberati moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Roth moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 274 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4720 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4765 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law” by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding sections 15a and 496c.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5688 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text: Reps. Byrnes, Arbit, Miller, Rheingans, MacDonell, Morgan, Wegela, Glanville, Farhat, Pohutsky, Paiz, Wilson, Myers-Phillips, Price, Dievendorf, Longjohn, Coffia, Breen and Skaggs offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Dievendorf, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Skaggs offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Mueller, Alexander, Breen, Bruck, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans and Witwer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Bierlein, Alexander, Breen, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Witwer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Johnsen, Harris, Bierlein, Aragona, DeBoyer, Wilson, McKinney, Bohnak, Cavitt, Meerman, Steele, Alexander, Breen, Dievendorf, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs and Witwer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Andrews moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:50 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Dan Lauwers of the 25th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Bellino be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Daley, Johnson, Runestad, Hauck, McBroom and Nesbitt be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Camilleri, McMorrow and Polehanki be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Bayer, Shink and Wojno be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Theis as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 105

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


evidence_text: Senator Moss offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator McCann admittance to the Senate floor.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the following bills, now on the order of the order of General Orders, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

Senate Bill No. 855, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 856, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30 , 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 857, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 858, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2025 PA 15 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

Senate Bill No. 859, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2025 PA 15 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

Senate Bill No. 860, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1801, and 388.1836), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

Senate Bill No. 861, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.

Senate Bill No. 862, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30 , 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 863, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 864, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 865, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 866, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 867, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 868, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 869, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 870, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 871, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 872, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 873, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 206 (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

Senate Bill No. 874, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 241 (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

Senate Bill No. 875, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 for capital outlay to finance projects to demolish, construct, renovate, or equip buildings and facilities on state property, property owned by institutions of higher education and community colleges, and property under the control of the state building authority; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 876, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 877, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 878, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 879, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 880, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senate Bill No. 881, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2025 PA 15 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Dievendorf and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Meerman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Young moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Harris moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Carra moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 15, after “ (3) ” by striking out “ The ” and inserting “ Unless a longer license cycle is prescribed by rule under section 16194, the ”.

2. Amend page 2, line 26, after “ (2) ” by striking out “ The ” and inserting “ Unless a longer license cycle is prescribed by rule under section 16194, the ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Thompson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Fairbairn, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Kelly, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Tisdel, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Kelly, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Weiss, Longjohn, Brixie, Rheingans, Breen, Alexander, Glanville, Kelly, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Skaggs, Witwer, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Farhat, Byrnes, Breen, Glanville, Kelly, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, Weiss, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit and Tyrone Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Alexander moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:40 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Roger Victory of the 31st District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Johnson, Runestad and Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Bayer, Brinks, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Chang, Geiss, Hertel, Klinefelt , Moss and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guests admittance to the Senate floor.

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:59 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


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

Senate Bill No. 296

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Chang and McBroom asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 106

Senate Resolution No. 107

Senate Resolution No. 108

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


evidence_text: Senator Webber offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senators Geiss, Santana, Anthony, Chang, Moss, Brinks, Klinefelt , McMorrow, Camilleri, McCann, Singh, Hertel, Cavanagh, Cherry, Irwin and Polehanki offered the following resolution :


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


evidence_text: Senators Huizenga, Webber and Bellino offered the following resolution:


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


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:41 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Grant, Myers-Phillips, O’Neal and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. McFall and Brenda Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text: Reps. Martin, Alexander, Glanville, Lightner, Outman, Skaggs and Weiss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Byrnes moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 280.

A resolution to declare April 10-May 10, 2026, as Youth Service Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan’s young people represent the next generation of leaders, thinkers, innovators, public servants, entrepreneurs, and community builders who will shape the social, economic, and cultural future of this state; and

Whereas, Every year, tens of thousands of young people across Michigan demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the arts, athletics, social studies, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, volunteerism, professional experience, and public service, thereby strengthening the communities in which they live; and

Whereas, These contributions, often made quietly and without expectation of reward, exemplify dedication, compassion, and leadership and deserve formal recognition by this legislative body; and

Whereas, These achievements highlight the principles of good citizenship, therefore, encouraging Michigan’s youth to continue to interact, contribute, and engage in their communities as they become of voting age; and

Whereas, Highlighting the accomplishments of Michigan’s youth through a coordinated statewide effort will inspire other young people to pursue excellence, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation; and

Whereas, Establishing Youth Service Month provides a formal statewide platform to honor and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Michigan’s youth, while promoting collaboration among schools, community organizations, and government agencies; and

Whereas, Recognizing youth achievements through a dedicated month signals to all residents that the state of Michigan values and invests in the success and well-being of its youngest residents; and

Whereas, Youth Service America’s Global Youth Service Day is April 24 to April 26, 2026, and Youth Service Month is April 10 to May 10, 2026, thereby granting Michigan’s youth an opportunity to demonstrate their dedication, compassion, and leadership to others; and

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives values Michigan’s young people, and recognizes Michigan’s youth as contributing members of their community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 10-May 10, 2026, as Youth Service Month in the state of Michigan, a month dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the extraordinary achievements and contributions of Michigan’s young people in their schools, homes, and communities; and be it further

Resolved, That we affirm our commitment to encouraging all residents, institutions, and government bodies to acknowledge, celebrate, and support the accomplishments of youth in their communities; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text: Reps. DeBoer, Breen, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz and Weiss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Harris, Aragona, Smit, Kelly, Thompson, Mueller, Woolford, Bollin, Schmaltz, Pavlov, Martin, BeGole, Alexander, Breen, Glanville, Miller, Outman, Paiz, Skaggs, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Meerman, Wortz and Glanville offered the following concurrent resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Young moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:40 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Jonathan Lindsey of the 17th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Theis be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Runestad and McBroom be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Camilleri and Geiss be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator McMorrow be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Wojno as Chairperson.


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

House Bill No. 4303

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 109

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


evidence_text: Senators McCann, Polehanki , Bayer, Cavanagh, Chang, Bellino, Shink and Webber offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senators Irwin and Bellino asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:50 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Arbit, Linting and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Myers-Phillips, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, Miller, Paiz and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Jaime Greene, McFall, Bierlein, Tsernoglou, Morgan, Meerman, Breen, Rheingans, Martin, Bruck, Fox, Glanville, Miller and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Morgan, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, Miller, Myers-Phillips, Paiz and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Outman, Fox, Glanville, Miller and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Bohnak moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Steele moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Schmaltz moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5301 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the request of the Senate be granted.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Xiong moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:25 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Sean McCann of the 19th District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators McBroom and Runestad be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Geiss and McMorrow be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that a respectful message be sent to the House of Representatives requesting the return of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4556

House Bill No. 4557

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 110

Senate Resolution No. 111

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


evidence_text: Senator Klinefelt offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senators Bayer, Victory, Chang, Polehanki, McCann, Cavanagh, Lauwers, Damoose, Moss and Shink offered the following resolution:


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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:16 a.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:23 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Shink as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Moss admittance to the Senate floor.

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


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

Senate Bill No. 301

Senate Bill No. 626

Senate Bill No. 553

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Bellino offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Hoitenga offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 5, following line 17, by inserting:

“ ( xix ) Dam maintenance and repairs. ”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text: Senators Hoitenga and Singh asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. VanderWall moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Meerman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Meerman moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. DeBoer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Pohutsky and Wilson be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4902 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4903 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4904 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Pohutsky moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 39, line 12, by striking out “1,898,900” and inserting “1,506,600” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 39, following line 12, by inserting:

Conditional salaries for unclassified positions

405,900

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

3. Amend page 69, following line 24, by inserting:

“Sec. 324. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for unclassified positions must be expended to satisfy salary requirements for members of the parole board.

(2) Funds appropriated in part 1 for conditional salaries for unclassified positions must not be expended until the department director and facility warden at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Complex report and certify by signed affidavit to members of the legislature on the progress made on mold remediation, air handler replacement, provision of wheelchairs, and provisions of adequate healthcare.

(3) Funds appropriated in part 1 for conditional salaries for unclassified positions must be made quarterly and only after approval of transfers by the senate and house appropriations committees under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 4321, MCL 18.1393.

(4) Funds for the final quarterly disbursement must not be released until air handlers have been replaced and mold remediation services have been contracted from a licensed contractor. The department director and facility warden at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Complex must report and certify by signed affidavit to members of the legislature on the completion of replacing air handlers and performing mold remediation services.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Edwards moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 20, line 29, by striking out all of section 227.

2. Amend page 58, line 4, by striking out all of section 227.

3. Amend page 112, line 8, by striking out all of section 227.

4. Amend page 148, line 21, by striking out all of section 227.

5. Amend page 205, line 1, by striking out all of section 227.

6. Amend page 349, line 22, by striking out all of section 227.

7. Amend page 441, line 3, by striking out all of section 227.

8. Amend page 554, line 9, by striking out all of section 227.

9. Amend page 597, line 27, by striking out all of section 227.

10. Amend page 641, line 16, by striking out all of section 227.

11. Amend page 706, line 1, by striking out all of section 227.

12. Amend page 750, line 17, by striking out all of section 227.

13. Amend page 777, line 5, by striking out all of section 227.

14. Amend page 828, line 29, by striking out all of section 227.

15. Amend page 859, line 20, by striking out all of section 227.

16. Amend page 912, line 23, by striking out all of section 227.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Glanville moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 20, line 19, by striking out all of section 226.

2. Amend page 57, line 23, by striking out all of section 226.

3. Amend page 111, line 27, by striking out all of section 226.

4. Amend page 148, line 11, by striking out all of section 226.

5. Amend page 204, line 20, by striking out all of section 226.

6. Amend page 349, line 12, by striking out all of section 226.

7. Amend page 440, line 22, by striking out all of section 226.

8. Amend page 553, line 28, by striking out all of section 226.

9. Amend page 597, line 17, by striking out all of section 226.

10. Amend page 641, line 6, by striking out all of section 226.

11. Amend page 705, line 20, by striking out all of section 226.

12. Amend page 750, line 7, by striking out all of section 226.

13. Amend page 776, line 24, by striking out all of section 226.

14. Amend page 828, line 19, by striking out all of section 226.

15. Amend page 859, line 10, by striking out all of section 226.

16. Amend page 912, line 13, by striking out all of section 226.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 928, following line 9, by inserting:

“ ENACTING SECTION

Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4423 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Farhat moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 163, following line 13, by inserting:

(4) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Interlochen Center for the Arts investigation

$

100,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

100,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose

$

100,000

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 218, following line 24, by inserting:

“ ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 330. (1) From funds appropriated in part 1 for Interlochen Center for the Arts investigation, the department of attorney general shall investigate any ties between the Interlochen Center for the Arts and Jeffrey Epstein and any abuses that may have occurred at the Interlochen Center for the Arts related to ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The department of attorney general shall also investigate whether any donors to the center or current or former elected officials were involved with or have knowledge of any potential abuses.

(2) Not later than September 30, the department of attorney general shall submit a report to the standard report recipients on findings of the investigation and publicly publish the report. The report may redact the names of any victims but may not redact the names of any donors or current or former elected officials.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 227, following line 22, by inserting:

“Sec. 617. There shall be no portraits of currently serving legislative leadership, including but not limited to the speaker of the house of representatives, majority and minority floor leaders, speak pro tempore, and house minority leader, in any legislatively owned or operated building.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 163, following line 13, by inserting:

(4) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Prosecuting attorneys coordinating council—FTEs

14.0

$

2,655,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

2,655,100

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Prosecuting attorneys training fees

455,100

State general fund/general purpose

$

2,200,000

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 689, line 25, by striking out the balance of the page through “2,200,000” on line 7 of page 690.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 174, following line 22, by inserting:

(6) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information technology services and projects

$

39,168,500

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

39,168,500

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Administrative order processing fee

11,800

Auto repair facilities fees

129,800

Driver fees

789,600

Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card fund

2,066,300

Expedient service fees

803,300

Personal identification card fees

174,000

Transportation administration collection fund

$

34,885,500

Vehicle theft prevention fees

181,700

State general fund/general purpose

$

126,500

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 180, following line 10, by inserting:

(10) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Election equipment reserve fund

$

43,164,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

43,164,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose

$

43,164,000

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 277, following line 22, by inserting:

“ ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 890. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the election equipment reserve fund, the MDTMB shall provide assistance that may include centralized procurement and information technology support in the state’s implementation of a uniform voting system and replacement of voting systems in local jurisdictions in accordance with Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992.

(2) Any principal, interest and earnings deposited into the election administration support fund created under section 21-940 of article 21 and federal help America vote act funds, including any interest and earnings, in accordance with 52 U.S.C. 20901-21145 are appropriated for purposes described in this section. The department shall collaborate with other state departments, as appropriate, on the implementation of a uniform voting system and the state budget director is permitted to make the budgetary or accounting transactions necessary to authorize the utilization of these funds in the department or any collaborating department.

(3) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for election equipment reserve fund and this section are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to support the purchase of election equipment for local units government.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with service providers, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $43,164,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2031.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 177, line 15, after “FTEs” by striking out “130.0” and inserting “145.0”.

2. Amend page 177, line 15, after “130.0” by striking out “51,511,500” and inserting “58,198,400” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 221, line 20, by striking out all of section 407.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 180, following line 10, by inserting:

(10) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Low- and middle-income state workers child care costs assistance

$

5,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

5,000,000

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Countercyclical budget and economic stabilization fund

$

5,000,000

State general fund/general purpose

$

0

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Snyder moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 180, following line 10, by inserting:

(10) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Plain language access and bureaucracy reduction office

$

3,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

3,000,000

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Countercyclical budget and economic stabilization fund

3,000,000

State general fund/general purpose

$

0

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 277, following line 22, by inserting:

“ ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 890. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for plain language access and bureaucracy reduction office, the plain language access and bureaucracy reduction office shall implement measures to simplify government forms, websites, and notices.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Steckloff moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 128, line 6, after “FTEs” by striking out “160.3 27,854,700” and inserting “165.0 28,239,600”.

2. Amend page 128, line 19, after “fees” by striking out “4,007,400” and inserting “4,392,300”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Coffia moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 136, following line 19, by inserting:

Sec. 113. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Dam risk reduction grant program

$

15,000,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

$

15,000,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose

$

15,000,000

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 157, following line 5, by inserting:

“ ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 1001. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for dam risk reduction grant program, the department must prioritize dam repair and removal projects by relative risk.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Steckloff moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 418, following line 21, by inserting:

Multicultural integration funding

17,284,900

2. Amend page 418, following line 28, by inserting:

Capped federal revenues

184,500

Social security act, temporary assistance for needy families

421,000

3. Amend page 418, line 28, after “revenues” by striking out “3,787,480,600” and inserting “3,787,823,100” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

4. Amend page 476, following line 19, by inserting:

“Sec. 1014. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 to agencies providing physical and behavioral health services to multicultural populations, the department shall award grants in accordance with the requirements of subsections (2) and (3). This state is not liable for any spending above the contract amount. The department shall not release funds until reporting requirements under section 1014 of article 6 of 2025 PA 22 are satisfied.

(2) The department shall require each contractor described in subsection (1) that receives greater than $1,000,000.00 in state grant funding to comply with performance-related metrics to maintain their eligibility for funding. The performance-related metrics shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(a) Each contractor or subcontractor shall have accreditations that attest to their competency and effectiveness as behavioral health and social service agencies.

(b) Each contractor or subcontractor shall have a mission that is consistent with the purpose of the multicultural agency.

(c) Each contractor shall validate that any subcontractors utilized within these appropriations share the same mission as the lead agency receiving funding.

(d) Each contractor or subcontractor shall demonstrate cost-effectiveness.

(e) Each contractor or subcontractor shall ensure their ability to leverage private dollars to strengthen and maximize service provision.

(f) Each contractor or subcontractor shall provide timely and accurate reports regarding the number of clients served, units of service provision, and ability to meet their stated goals.

(3) The department shall require each contractor described in subsection (1) to ensure that the funds appropriated in this section are only used on proven or established programs.

(4) The department shall require an annual report from the contractors described in subsection (2). The annual report, due 60 days following the end of the contract period, must include specific information on services and programs provided, the client base to which the services and programs were provided, information on any wraparound services provided, and the expenditures for those services. Not later than February 1 of the current fiscal year, the department must submit the annual reports to the standard report recipients.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Longjohn moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 331, following line 23, by inserting:

Community-based navigational services

20,000,000

Community information exchanges—FTEs

80.0

12,000,000

2. Amend page 332, following line 2, by inserting:

Local health departments—FTEs

300.0

45,000,000

3. Amend page 332, line 6, after “FTEs” by striking out “4,681.5 559,105,200” and inserting “4,731.5 566,605,200”.

4. Amend page 332, line 20, after “revenues” by striking out “202,918,800” and inserting “219,043,800”.

5. Amend page 414, following line 15, by inserting:

“Sec. 852. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community-based navigational services, the department shall allocate $20,000,000.00 to local health departments for the purpose of contracting with other community-based organizations for navigational services, training of community health workers, marketing, and other necessary functions to assist with new Medicaid and food assistance work requirements.

Sec 853. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community information exchanges, the department shall assign not less than 80.0 FTEs as out-stationed eligibility specialists to community information exchanges to assist with the new Medicaid and SNAP work requirements.

Sec. 854. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for local health departments, the department shall assign not less than 300.0 FTEs as out-stationed eligibility to local health departments for local execution efforts to assist beneficiaries retain coverage through compliance with the new Medicaid and SNAP work requirements.

Sec. 855. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public assistance local office staff, the department shall assign not less than 200.0 FTEs to oversee and coordinate efforts to develop and disseminate trainings and marketing material to engage beneficiaries.”.

6. Amend page 416, line 17, after “FTEs” by striking out “205.9 30,202,000” and inserting “214.9 31,552,000”.

7. Amend page 417, line 5, after “revenues” by striking out “82,525,700” and inserting “82,863,200” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 419, line 25, after “adult” by inserting a comma and “children and adolescents”.

2. Amend page 419, line 25, after “FTEs” by striking out “467.6 84,481,300” and inserting “815.9 154,060,300”.

3. Amend page 419, line 26, after “population” by striking out “192.0” and inserting “264.0”.

4. Amend page 419, line 27, by striking out the balance of the page through “72.0” on line 1 of page 420.

5. Amend page 420, line 7, after “revenues” by striking out “28,114,300” and inserting “31,381,600”.

6. Amend page 423, line 26, after “administration” by striking out “1,200,000” and inserting “7,214,800” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

7. Amend page 482, line 19, after “-” by inserting “adult,”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 421, line 24, after “services” by striking out “3,992,654,300” and inserting “3,995,754,300”.

2. Amend page 422, line 23, after “revenues” by striking out “10,856,917,000” and inserting “10,858,953,700”.

3. Amend page 423, following line 24, by inserting:

Community health worker enhancements

$

1,000,000

4. Amend page 424, following line 1, by inserting:

Federal revenues:

Total other federal revenues

500,000

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 420, following line 20, by inserting:

Prescribed pediatric extended care

100

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 484, following line 5, by inserting:

“Sec. 1362. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for prescribed pediatric extended care, the department shall implement and administer a program to provide for reimbursable services provided by non-residential, licensed medical daycares for children with complex medical conditions.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Edwards moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 423, following line 24, by inserting:

Community violence prevention

$ 2,500,000

2. Amend page 423, line 25, after “activities” by striking out “$”.

3. Amend page 529, following line 29, by inserting:

“Sec. 1912. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for community violence prevention – gun safety and training shall be used to implement recommendations of the Michigan gun violence prevention task force, created by executive order 2024-4.

(2) Unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated in part 1 for community violence prevention – gun safety and training are designated as work project appropriations. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and will be available for projects under this section until the work project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to implement recommendations of the Michigan gun violence prevention task force.

(b) The work project will be accomplished using state resources or contracts with service providers, institutions of higher education, or other entities, as appropriate.

(c) The total estimated completion cost of the work project is $2,500,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2031.”.

4. Amend page 532, line 28, after “grants” by striking out “28,203,900” and inserting “30,000,000”.

5. Amend page 533, line 10, after “services” by striking out “5,270,100” and inserting “7,097,300”.

6. Amend page 533, line 26, after “families” by striking out “4,629,400” and inserting “6,350,700”.

7. Amend page 535, line 25, after “11.9” by striking out “8,308,700” and inserting “11,558,700”.

8. Amend page 536, line 7, after “revenues” by striking out “16,066,800” and inserting “19,316,800”.

9. Amend page 536, line 26, after “40.9” by striking out “18,045,400” and inserting “19,768,700”.

10. Amend page 537, line 6, after “revenues” by striking out “256,284,900” and inserting “258,008,200”.

11. Amend page 569, line 7, by striking out “$28,101,300.00” and inserting “$29,897,400.00”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 397, line 8, by striking out sections 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 634, and 635.

2. Amend page 485, line 8, by striking out sections 1521, 1522, 1523, 1524, 1525, 1526, 1527, 1528, 1529, and 1530.

3. Amend page 492, line 25, by striking out all of section 1608.

4. Amend page 526, line 7, by striking out all of section 1890.

5. Amend page 581, line 13, by striking out all of section 1350.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Edwards moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 330, line 26, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

2. Amend page 332, line 2, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

3. Amend page 389, line 25, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

4. Amend page 395, line 29, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

5. Amend page 397, line 19, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

6. Amend page 398, line 3, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

7. Amend page 398, line 6, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

8. Amend page 398, line 8, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

9. Amend page 398, line 12, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

10. Amend page 398, line 13, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

11. Amend page 398, line 19, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

12. Amend page 398, line 20, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

13. Amend page 398, line 24, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

14. Amend page 398, line 26, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

15. Amend page 399, line 2, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

16. Amend page 399, line 16, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

17. Amend page 400, line 26, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

18. Amend page 401, line 1, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

19. Amend page 401, line 5, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

20. Amend page 401, line 10, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

21. Amend page 401, line 17, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

22. Amend page 401, line 19, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “stamps”.

23. Amend page 402, line 10, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

24. Amend page 402, line 13, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

25. Amend page 402, line 18, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

26. Amend page 403, line 17, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

27. Amend page 404, line 21, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

28. Amend page 404, line 22, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

29. Amend page 406, line 21, by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

30. Amend page 407, line 9, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

31. Amend page 411, line 18, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

32. Amend page 412, line 8, after “food” by striking out “stamps” and inserting “assistance”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Steckloff moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 327, line 6, after “grant” by striking out “718,800” and inserting “6,404,400”.

2. Amend page 327, line 17, after “families” by striking out “19,638,500” and inserting “24,156,200” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 423, following line 24, by inserting:

Home help caregiver council—FTEs

3.0

$

2,000,000

Nursing facility staffing initiative

10,000,000

2. Amend page 424, following line 1, by inserting:

Federal revenues:

Total other federal revenues

1,000,000

3. Amend page 424, following line 2, by inserting:

Total private revenues

10,000,000

4. Amend page 529, following line 29, by inserting:

“Sec. 1911. Unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated in part 1 for nursing facility staffing initiative are designated as work project appropriations. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and will be available for projects under this section until the work project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to address chronic workforce shortages in nursing facilities.

(b) The work project will be accomplished using state resources or contracts with service providers, or both.

(c) The total estimated completion cost of the work project is $10,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2031.

Sec. 1913. Unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated in part 1 for home help caregiver council are designated as work project appropriations. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and will be available for projects under this section until the work project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to support the home help caregiver council and related activities, fulfilling the requirements of the home help caregiver council act as part of 2024 PA 144.

(b) The work project will be accomplished using state resources or contracts with service providers or other entities.

(c) The total estimated completion cost of the work project is $2,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2031.”.

5. Amend page 537, line 13, after “$” by striking out “59,047,200” and inserting “69,047,200”.

6. Amend page 537, line 16, after “program” by striking out “7,268,700” and inserting “12,268,700”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


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Rep. Glanville moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 418, line 19, after “health” by striking out “375,780,500” and inserting “377,725,700”.

2. Amend page 418, line 20, after “services” by striking out “3,329,969,700” and inserting “3,342,987,100”.

3. Amend page 418, line 28, after “revenues” by striking out “3,787,480,600” and inserting “3,797,783,700”.

4. Amend page 421, line 17, after “$” by striking out “742,737,100” and inserting “800,184,800”.

5. Amend page 422, line 3, after “organizations” by striking out “711,203,700” and inserting “715,599,300”.

6. Amend page 422, line 7, after “waiver” by striking out “586,826,500” and inserting “603,442,900”.

7. Amend page 422, line 23, after “revenues” by striking out “10,856,917,000” and inserting “10,908,465,000”

and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

8. Amend page 446, line 27, by striking out all of section 264 and inserting:

“Sec. 264. (1) The department shall not expend the funds appropriated in part 1 to enter into any contract with a Medicaid managed care organization of MI Choice Waiver, MI Coordinated Health, or behavioral health unless the Medicaid managed care organization agrees to do all of the following:

(a) Continue the direct care wage increase funded at $3.40 per hour for the services noted in the department’s Medicaid provider letter L 21-76 under the Medicaid managed care organization’s relevant program.

(b) Ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that the full amount of funds appropriated for direct care worker wages, except for costs incurred by the employer, including payroll taxes, is provided to direct care workers through maintained increased wages.

(c) Permit a direct care worker to elect, in writing or electronically, to not receive the wage increase provided in this section.

(2) Not later than March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall submit a report to the standard report recipients that includes the following information by program and provider type for the previous fiscal year:

(a) Hours of service that qualified for the direct care worker wage increase.

(b) The aggregate increase in wages attributable to the funding appropriated in part 1.

(c) A comparison of the projected increase included in the capitation rates and the reported amount expended on the wage increase.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.