evidence_text:
Senator Huizenga offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 436, following line 21, by inserting:

“Sec. 927. The department shall decommission the MiSUD locater website and automatically redirect users to: findtreatment.gov to find resources on substance use treatment.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 422, following line 17, by inserting:

“Sec. 694. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for prenatal and infant support, no expenditures shall be made to an individual or family containing an individual considered an illegal alien as defined by being in violation of, but not limited to, the following Federal laws:

(a) 8 USC 1182.

(b) 8 USC 1227.

(c) 8 USC 1325.

(d) 8 USC 1326.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Theis offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 422, following line 17, by inserting:

“Sec. 690. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for prenatal and infant support program, the department shall require a quarterly report that contains monthly data for any contractor, grantee, recipient, subcontractor, subgrantee, or subrecipient that includes but is not limited to, the following information:

(a) Total amount of funds expended by fund source.

(b) Cumulative amount of funds expended by fund source.

(c) Expenditure details including the name of each recipient organization, expenditure type, and state purpose of the expenditure.

(2) The report in subsection (1) shall not disclose the name or any other identifiable information for any individual recipient.

(3) Excluding the first quarter, no funds shall be awarded until the reporting requirements from the previous quarter are met.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Theis offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 422, following line 17, by inserting:

“Sec. 691. The department shall serve as the sole authority for approving access to any data created or produced by funds appropriated in part 1 for prenatal and infant support. The department must ensure that any research, evaluation, analysis of the data produced from the funds appropriated in part 1 for prenatal and infant support meets the following minimum criteria:

(a) Data, funding, or resources are not subject to approval, oversight, or veto by any employee, officer, director, or contract worker for any contractor, grantee, recipient, subcontractor, subgrantee, or subrecipient, or any individual who has received compensation, grant funding, or research support.

(b) Any contractor, grantee, recipient, subcontractor, subgrantee, or subrecipient may not control, approve or represent any research, evaluation, analysis, or any other type of assessment directly related to the program or research under review.

(c) Written or verbal communication in the form of reports, research, or assessments that are represented as independent, third-party, or objective must be conducted by individuals who disclose all personal, financial or other direct or indirect relationship with any contractor, grantee, recipient, subcontractor, subgrantee, or subrecipient, or any individual who has received compensation, grant funding, or research support and who are not subject to the direction, control, or approval of any contractor, grantee, recipient, subcontractor, subgrantee, or subrecipient with respect to research design, data analysis, interpretation of results, or approval of findings.

(d) Only qualified researchers unaffiliated who are not involved in program administration, oversight, or decision-making authority are permitted reasonable access to data produced in the operation of the prenatal and infant support program.

(e) Anonymized data is available for research conducted by unaffiliated academic, governmental, or policy research entities.

(f) Nothing in this section should be interpreted to prohibit internal program research, provided such research is clearly identified as internal and non-independent with full disclosure of all affiliations.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Theis offered the following amendment:


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 serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text:
Senator Webber offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 335, line 2, after “FTEs” by striking out “746.2” and inserting “907.2”.

2. Amend page 335, line 2, after “746.2” by striking out “136,384,200” and inserting “171,576,300”.

3. Amend page 335, line 6, after “$” by striking out “424,475,700” and inserting “459,667,800”.

4. Amend page 335, line 9, after “revenues” by striking out “38,993,800” and inserting “41,200,000”.

5. Amend page 335, line 11, after “revenues” by striking out “24,110,800” and inserting “24,938,400”.

6. Amend page 335, line 14, after “$” by striking out “341,181,900” and inserting “373,340,200” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Theis offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 448, following line 22, by inserting:

“Sec. 1020. The department shall not issue, implement, or otherwise proceed with any request for proposal, rebid, or procurement process related to the delivery, financing, or administration of public behavioral health or mental health services, nor expend state or federal funds for such purposes, unless the request for proposals fully complies with the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106, and the statutory framework governing Michigan’s public behavioral health system, has received approval through enactment of legislation or approval by the legislature as provided in law, and the department has returned to the legislature for approval of a plan for implementation prior to taking any further action.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Theis offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 448, following line 22, by inserting:

“Sec. 1021. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall not expend state general fund/general purpose revenue, federal funds, or any other funds to develop, implement, administer, or advance the proposal commonly referred to as the “Mental Health Framework” or any similar policy initiative that alters the current responsibilities for behavioral health services between prepaid inpatient health plans, community mental health services programs, or Medicaid health plans.

(2) The department shall not take administrative, contractual, regulatory, or policy actions to transfer, delegate, or otherwise modify responsibility for psychiatric inpatient admissions or behavioral health service management in a manner inconsistent with the responsibilities established under the mental health code, 1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106.

(3) The department shall not implement policies that shift management of psychiatric inpatient benefits or related behavioral health services to Medicaid health plans unless specifically authorized by a subsequent act of the legislature.

(4) The department shall maintain the current structure of responsibility for behavioral health services unless otherwise directed by law.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 358, following line 19, by inserting:

“Sec. 213. (1) The department shall not distribute funds appropriated in part 1 to any organization or entity that has a demonstrated history of supporting terrorist organizations or threats of physical violence towards others.

(2) As used in this section, “terrorist organization” means a foreign organization that is designated by the United States secretary of state in accordance with section 219 of the immigration and nationality act, 8 USC 1189, as amended.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Huizenga offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 344, following line 12, by inserting:

“PFAS testing pilot project 5,000,000”.

2. Amend page 344, line 19, after “$” by striking out “244,506,900” and inserting “249,506,900”.

3. Amend page 345, line 10, after “$” by striking out “104,953,100” and inserting “109,953,100” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

4. Amend page 511, following line 2, by inserting:

“Sec. 1958. (1) From the funds in part 1 for PFAS testing pilot project, the department shall appropriate $5,000,000.00 to establish and administer a grant program to provide 1 or more grants to a research institution to conduct a pilot project to assess the level of PFAS in the blood of and study the effects of PFAS on qualified study participants in this state.

(2) The pilot project must be conducted in qualified counties. To be considered a qualified county a county must be one of the following:

(a) A county with a population of more than 260,000 and less than 265,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census,

(b) A county with a population of more than 650,000 and less than 675,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, or

(c) A county with a population of more than 295,000 and less than 300,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) Qualified study participants must be individuals who, on or after January 1, 2012 met 1 or more of the following conditions:

(a) While under 11 years of age, resided in a qualified county in a household that used water from a well.

(b) While under 11 years of age, resided in a qualified county in a household that used water from a public water supply with a PFAS level exceeding the public health drinking water screening levels for PFAS as set fort in the report dated February 22, 2019, published by the human health workgroup led by the department.

(4) To be awarded a grant to conduct the pilot project described in this section, a research institution shall comply with all of the following:

(a) Provide the department with a detailed summary of the proposed pilot project, including the goals and objectives of the proposed pilot project and a full explanation of the proposed pilot project and how the project will be conducted.

(b) Demonstrate all of the following to the department:

( i ) That the research institution conducts research and studies related to public health.

( ii ) That the research institution is considered an R1 doctoral university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, indicating very high research activity at the research institution.

( iii ) That the proposed pilot project is approved by the applicable institutional review board of the research institution.

(c) Agree to comply with all of the following as a condition of receiving a grant under this section for the pilot project:

( i ) That the research institution will obtain the informed consent of a qualified study participant or, if the qualified study participant is a minor, the informed consent of the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the qualified study participant, to participate in the pilot project. The consent required under this subparagraph must inform the qualified study participant, or if the qualified study participant is a minor, the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the qualified study participant, that the department and the research institution may only retain and use the data collected from a blood sample analyzed under this part for research under the pilot project with the consent of the qualified study participant or, if the qualified study participant is a minor, the consent of the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis of the qualified study participant.

( ii ) That the research institution will require the qualified study participant to use a hospital reference laboratory to collect blood for a full blood panel test to ensure that a sufficient sample of blood is obtained by a qualified study participant for PFAS testing.

( iii ) That the research institution will require the hospital reference laboratory to send the specimen described in subparagraph ( ii ) to a state testing laboratory for analysis.

( iv ) That the research institution will coordinate with the department on the operation of the pilot project.

(5) It is the intent of the legislature that the pilot project described in this section be continued for 5 years after the date an eligible research institution is selected by the department under this section.

(6) The department shall do both of the following:

(a) It is the intent of the legislature that beginning December 31, 2027 and by July 1 of each year thereafter, the department shall submit a report on the pilot project to the standard report recipients and the standing committees in the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over issues pertaining to public health. The report must include, but is not limited to, the number of subjects tested, and the number of grants awarded to the eligible research institution.

(b) It is the intent of the legislature that, upon the conclusion of the pilot project, the department shall submit a report to the standard report recipients and the standing committees in the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over issues pertaining to public health. The report must summarize the impact and effectiveness of the pilot program and include any recommendations on PFAS-related legislation.

(7) Funds appropriated for PFAS testing pilot project are considered work project funds, do not lapse at the end of the fiscal year, and are 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 work project is to establish and administer a grant program to provide 1 or more grants to a research institution to conduct a pilot project to assess the level of PFAS in the blood of and study the effects of PFAS on qualified study participants in this state.

(b) The work project will be accomplished through partnerships with qualified counties.

(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $5,000,000.00.

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

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text: Senator Bellino offered the following amendments:


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

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

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendment:


activity_role: postpone

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that further consideration of the amendment be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Damoose offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 553, following line 7, by inserting:

“Going pro 40,000,000”.

2. Amend page 553, line 14, after “appropriation” by striking out “464,242,600” and inserting “504,242,600”.

3. Amend page 554, line 4, after “purpose” by striking out “22,952,500” and inserting “62,952,500” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 683, following line 23, by inserting:

“Sec. 304. The funds in part 1 for Michigan Public Service Commission are not appropriated unless Senate Bill Nos. 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, and 327 of the 103rd Legislature are enacted.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 704, following line 6, by inserting:

“Dual enrollment payments 3,500,000”.

2. Amend page 717, following line 15, by inserting:

“Sec. 705. The funds appropriated in part 1 for dual enrollment payments for an eligible student enrolled in a state-approved nonpublic school shall be distributed as provided under the postsecondary enrollment options act, 1996 PA 160, MCL 388.511 to 388.524, and the career and technical preparation act, 2000 PA 258, MCL 388.1901 to 388.1913, in a form and manner as determined by the department.”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 727, following line 10, by inserting:

“Early cancer screening pilot project 1,000,000”.

2. Amend page 727, line 23, by striking out “16,183,200” and inserting “15,183,200”. and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

3. Amend page 765, following line 5, by inserting:

“Sec. 417. (1) From the funds provided in part 1 for early cancer screening pilot project the department shall provide outreach and support services to promote and expand early and regular cancer screenings among veterans. The pilot project should seek demonstratable increases in veteran early cancer screenings that may be achieved through promotion and outreach activities, low or no-cost screening, the facilitation of access to services, or other avenues.

(2) By not later than March 1, the department shall communicate to the appropriate committees and subcommittees of the Senate and House of Representatives the detailed plan to provide and promote increased early cancer screenings.”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 800, following line 4, by inserting:

“Sec. 253. The department shall not utilize any funding in part 1 on legal services against hunting operations concerning swine.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Anthony offered the following amendments to the amendment:


evidence_text:
Senator Damoose offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 784, following line 24, by inserting:

“High risk dam management 10,000,000”.

2. Amend page 785, line 2, after “$” by striking out “100” and inserting “10,000,100” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 801, following line 13, by inserting:

“Sec. 305. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 from the snowmobile improvement fund and the off-road vehicle trail improvement fund, the department shall expend revenues from those funds for administrative purposes only to the extent that those administrative expenditures directly aid or benefit the statewide snowmobile program or the statewide off-road vehicle program, respectively.

(2) Administrative expenditures that directly aid or benefit the statewide snowmobile program or the statewide off-road vehicle program include salaries and fringes for program-specific field and grant staff, trail inspections, contract and grant management, law enforcement activities directly related to snowmobile or off-road vehicle program operations, marketing and outreach activities directly related to trail signage and public safety, information technology services directly supporting trail operations or groomer or ORV management systems, and accounting functions directly related to the administration and payment of snowmobile or off-road vehicle local grants.

(3) Administrative expenditures that do not directly aid or benefit the statewide snowmobile program or the statewide off-road vehicle program must not be charged to the snowmobile trail improvement fund or the off-road vehicle trial improvement fund. Prohibited expenditures include, but are not limited to, central support services, executive direction, departmental administration, legal services, indirect cost recoveries, statewide cost allocation charges, accounting service center charges unrelated to snowmobile or off-road vehicle grant payments, property management charges unrelated to trail easements or leases, information technology services or projects not directly supporting field operations or groomer or ORV management systems, treasury fees, civil services assessments, or any other departmental or statewide overhead costs.

(4) The department shall not charge or assess indirect costs, internal service charges, or other administrative overhead to the snowmobile trial improvement fund or the off-road vehicle trail improvement fund except as permitted under subsection (2).

(5) Nothing in this section prohibits the expenditure of funds from the snowmobile trail improvement fund or the off-road vehicle trail improvement fund for grooming, equipment, trail development and maintenance, signage, local grants, or any other purpose authorized under part 811 or 821 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81101 to 324.81151 and 324.82101 to 324.82161, respectively.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 774, line 4, after “11.6” by striking out “2,380,000” and inserting “2,304,900”.

2. Amend page 775, line 28, after “95.3” by striking out “24,204,500” and inserting “17,915,900”.

3. Amend page 776, line 2, after “Michigan wildlife council” by striking out “2,803,400” and inserting “1,400,000”.

4. Amend page 777, line 3, after “201.5” by striking out “56,179,300” and inserting “49,893,700”.

5. Amend page 777, line 22, after “59.0” by striking out “12,870,600” and inserting “11,334,600”.

6. Amend page 777, line 23, after “147.5” by striking out “35,394,700” and inserting “25,767,500”.

7. Amend page 782, line 11, after “$” by striking out “10,874,500” and inserting “10,792,200”.

8. Amend page 783, by striking out line 18.

9. Amend page 783, line 22, after “State game and wildlife area infrastructure” by striking out “3,864,500” and inserting “1,500,000”.

10. Amend page 783, line 25, after “acquisition” by striking out “1,933,700” and inserting “1,500,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 869, following line 18, by inserting:

“Sec. 243. Funds appropriated in this article must not be spent or otherwise distributed unless House Bill No. 4073 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 843, following line 4, by inserting:

“(4) The department must require that all new vehicles for use by motor carrier officers not be painted to look similar to those used by Michigan state police officers and that the motor carrier division develop and display a division logo that is significantly dissimilar to that used by Michigan state police.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 843, following line 4, by inserting

“(4) The department must require that motor carrier division officers wear a uniform color other than dark blue and that motor officers specifically state that they are not police officers when they begin interactions/enforcement activities.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 813, following line 11, by inserting:

“Critical jail program 500,000,000”.

2. Amend page 813, line 14, by striking “10,000,000” and inserting “510,000,000”. and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

3. Amend page 847, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 803. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the critical jail program, the department must remit 25% of the funds to the Michigan sheriff’s association on a quarterly basis beginning October 15, 2026. Each quarterly remittance shall be in the amount of $125,000,000.00 for the purpose of granting these funds to county sheriff’s departments for the purpose of improving jail infrastructure.

(2) The Michigan sheriff’s association shall establish criteria for the use and distribution of these funds. Allowable use of the funds shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Improvements to jail infrastructure.

(b) Improvements to grounds on and around the county jail.

(c) Improvements to staff areas.

(d) Improvements to security for staff and inmates.

(3) The Michigan sheriff’s association shall determine the criteria and need of each county jail within Michigan. In addition, the amount of each grant awarded shall be made based on critical needs as determined by the Michigan sheriff’s association and distributed quarterly as stated in subsection (1).

(4) A county awarded a grant under the critical jail program must use county funds to provide a match equal to 50% of the grant amount. Grant recipients must provide proof of matching funds before the grant funds shall be distributed. A grant recipient will have up to one year from the grand award date to provide proof of matching funds and receive distribution of the grant award.

(5) The Michigan sheriff’s association shall provide a report to the department and the standard report recipients on the use of these funds on a quarterly basis, itemized by each county, and must include the amount of grant funding provided for the previous quarter. The Michigan sheriff’s association shall provide final report on the amounts granted and the expenditure of these funds no later than September 30, 2027.”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 813, following line 11, by inserting:

“Youth public safety and violence prevention 5,000,000”.

2. Amend page 813, line 14, by striking “10,000,000” and inserting “15,000,000”. and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly

3. Amend page 847, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 802. (1) From the funds appropriated in part I for youth public safety and violence prevention $5,000,000.00 shall be used for the Michigan State Police to support youth violence prevention strategies that protect public order, deter criminal activity, and enhance community safety, including responses to large unsanctioned youth gatherings commonly referred to as “teen takeovers.”

(2) Funds appropriated under this section shall be used to prevent youth involved violence before it occurs; protect residents, businesses, and public spaces and support law enforcement and community partners in maintaining order through lawful, constitutional means and may be used for any or all of the following:

(a) Competitive grants to local units of government and qualified nonprofit organizations to implement youth violence prevention programs that emphasize discipline, personal responsibility, mentorship, and respect for the rule of law.

(b) Targeted deterrence and early intervention programs, including outreach to at-risk youth and families prior to escalation into criminal behavior.

(c) Training for state and local law enforcement focused on crowd control, coordinated response to large youth gatherings, lawful dispersal techniques, and de-escalation consistent with officer safety and public order.

(d) Public education and parental engagement initiatives designed to inform families about legal consequences, curfews, and expectations for lawful conduct in public spaces.

(3) In distributing funds, the department shall give preference to projects that:

(a) Include a local financial or in kind match.

(b) Demonstrate support from local law enforcement agencies and municipal leadership.

(c) Address documented public safety concerns related to youth group violence or disorderly conduct.

(4) The department shall require grant recipients to establish clear performance metrics, which may include reductions in youth involved assaults, property damage, and emergency responses related to large youth gatherings.

(5) Funds appropriated under this section shall not be used for purposes unrelated to public safety, crime prevention, or lawful crowd management.

(6) Not later than September 30, 2027, the Michigan State Police shall submit a report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on public safety and the senate and house fiscal agencies detailing:

(a) Grant recipients and funded activities.

(b) Public safety outcomes and enforcement impacts.

(c) Recommendations for continuing or expanding effective programs.”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 813, following line 11, by inserting:

“Immigration and customs enforcement support fund 15,000,000”.

2. Amend page 813, line 14, by striking “10,000,000” and inserting “25,000,000”. and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly

3. Amend page 784, following line 7, by inserting:

“Sec. 804. The appropriation in part 1 for the immigration and customs enforcement support fund does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 40 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 853, line 8, after “Forest roads” by striking out “4,741,600” and inserting “5,000,000”.

2. Amend page 853, line 14, after “Economic development fund” by striking out “28,483,200” and inserting “28,741,600” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 853, line 8, after “Forest roads” by striking out “4,741,600” and inserting “18,000,000”.

2. Amend page 853, line 14, after “Economic development fund” by striking out “28,483,200” and inserting “41,741,600” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 160, following line 23, by inserting:

“Sec. 241. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds appropriated or otherwise authorized in this act may be expended by the attorney general, EGLE, the Department of Natural Resources, or any other principal department for:

(a) Continuing, initiating, or supporting litigation or administrative action seeking to block, delay, revoke, suspend, or invalidate permits or agreements necessary for construction of the Line 5 tunnel.

(b) Participation in multi-party or amicus litigation opposing the Line 5 tunnel project.

(2) As a condition of receiving appropriations in this act related to executive functions of the department, the attorney general shall promptly take all necessary actions to withdraw the State of Michigan from any pending litigation, appeals, or administrative proceedings opposing the construction of the Line 5 tunnel, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

(3) EGLE and all relevant departments shall:

(a) Treat all validly issued permits and authorizations for the Line 5 tunnel as final and enforceable.

(b) Cooperate with project sponsors to facilitate construction timelines consistent with state and federal law.

(c) Refrain from issuing duplicative, discretionary, or redundant reviews intended to delay construction.

(4) Funds appropriated in this act shall not be used to enforce, implement, or defend any state action that conflicts with the legislature’s intent to complete the Line 5 tunnel and ensure the continued transport of energy through a modernized, enclosed facility.

(5) Within 60 days after enactment, the attorney general shall submit a certification to the senate and house appropriations committees affirming compliance with subsection (3). EGLE shall submit a report detailing steps taken to ensure uninterrupted construction.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senators Albert, Bellino, Hauck, Lindsey and Nesbitt, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 878 and moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the bill be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Outman, Albert, McBroom, Hoitenga , Nesbitt, Huizenga, Runestad, Anthony, McMorrow, Theis, Chang, Lindsey, Webber, Bellino and Damoose 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 return to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 829

The motion prevailed.


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


activity_role: adjourn

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:19 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Jaime Greene and Maddock be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Bruck, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Fox, Glanville, Hope, Longjohn, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Skaggs, Wegela and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Harris, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Skaggs offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Schuette, Woolford, Alexander, Breen, Bruck, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans and Rogers offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Alexander, Breen, Bruck, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rigas and Rogers offered the following resolution:


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

1. Amend page 13, line 12, by striking out all of subsections (1) to (3) and inserting:

“(1) A consumer must not be required to automatically disclose a consumer litigation funding contract to an opposing party, insurer, or any other person unless ordered by the court under this section.

(2) On motion and a showing of good cause, the court may conduct an in-camera review of a consumer litigation funding contract to determine whether disclosure, in whole or in part, is necessary to address any of the following:

(a) A conflict of interest.

(b) Improper control or influence over the legal claim.

(c) Funding by a foreign entity of concern or a foreign country or person of concern.

(d) A matter directly relevant to a claim or defense in the legal claim.

(3) If the court determines that disclosure is necessary under subsection (2), the court shall order only the minimum disclosure necessary and shall issue a protective order to protect privileged, confidential, proprietary, personal financial, settlement strategy, attorney-client, and attorney work-product information.

(4) A consumer litigation funding contract and the identity of the participants or parties to the contract are not presumed discoverable solely because a consumer has entered into a consumer litigation funding contract.

(5) Disclosure ordered under this section does not constitute a waiver of attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protection, common-interest protection, or any other privilege or protection recognized by law.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

2. Amend page 13, line 26, after “disclosed” by striking out “under subsection (1) or (2)”.

3. Amend page 13, line 28, after “under” by striking out “subsection (3) are” and inserting “this section is”.

4. Amend page 18, line 27, by striking out all of section 14 and inserting:

“Sec. 14. (1) A claimant or the claimant’s attorney may not be required to automatically provide a commercial litigation financing agreement to all parties, an insurer, or any other person unless ordered by the court under this section.

(2) On motion and a showing of good cause, a court may conduct an in-camera review of a commercial litigation financing agreement to determine whether disclosure, in whole or in part, is necessary to address any of the following:

(a) A conflict of interest.

(b) Improper control or influence over the legal claim.

(c) Funding by a foreign entity of concern or a foreign country or person of concern.

(d) A matter directly relevant to a claim or defense in the legal claim.

(3) If the court determines that disclosure is necessary under subsection (2), the court shall order only the minimum disclosure necessary and shall issue a protective order to protect privileged, confidential, proprietary, personal financial, settlement strategy, attorney-client, and attorney work-product information.

(4) A commercial litigation financing agreement and the identity of the participants or parties to the agreement are not presumed discoverable solely because a claimant, attorney, or law firm has entered into a commercial litigation financing agreement.

(5) Disclosure ordered under this section does not constitute a waiver of attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protection, common-interest protection, or any other privilege or protection recognized by law.

Sec. 14a. (1) This act must be applied in a manner that does not create a litigation advantage for 1 party over another.

(2) Before ordering disclosure under section 7 or section 14, the court shall consider whether disclosure would unfairly reveal a party’s financial capacity, litigation resources, settlement vulnerability, litigation strategy, or ability to continue litigation.

(3) A court shall not order disclosure unless the probative value of the disclosure outweighs the risk of unfair prejudice, intimidation, delay, harassment, coercive settlement pressure, or invasion of privileged or protected information.

(4) If a court orders disclosure of a consumer litigation funding contract or commercial litigation financing agreement to an opposing party, the court may, on motion, require comparable disclosure of litigation-support arrangements held by the opposing party, including insurance coverage, indemnity agreements, defense-side financing agreements, or other arrangements that bear directly on settlement authority, conflicts of interest, or control of litigation.

(5) This act must not be construed to limit access to the courts for workers, consumers, patients, survivors, small businesses, or other persons seeking to vindicate legal rights.

Sec. 14b. Any disclosure ordered under section 7 or section 14 must be subject to a protective order that, at a minimum, does all of the following:

(a) Limits disclosure to counsel of record, the court, and any other person specifically authorized by the court.

(b) Prohibits public filing except under seal.

(c) Prohibits use of the disclosed information for any purpose outside the legal claim.

(d) Requires redaction of privileged, confidential, proprietary, personal financial, settlement strategy, attorney-client, and attorney work-product information.

(e) Provides sanctions for misuse or unauthorized disclosure.”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Breen moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-3) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wooden moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Sylvia A. Santana of the 2nd District offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Brinks be temporarily 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 10:03 a.m.


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:
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 Webber 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. 860

Senate Bill No. 903

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. 4694

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 Irwin 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 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 116

Senate Resolution No. 117

Senate Resolution No. 118

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


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


evidence_text: Senators Polehanki , Klinefelt , Shink, McBroom and Geiss offered the following resolution:


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 Chang, Damoose , Shink and Bayer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senators Chang and Damoose 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 10:46 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 559

The motion prevailed.


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 the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 875

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Damoose offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 4, following line 28, by inserting:

“Northwestern Michigan College – Integrated student services hub – for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $10,000,000; state share $5,000,000; college share $5,000,000) 100”

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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 875 and 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: Senators Damoose , Singh and Albert 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 proceed to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 903

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 903 and 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 Camilleri 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 11:21 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 860

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendments:


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendments to the amendments:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that further consideration be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.

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

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 68, line 15, after “expenditures” by striking out the balance of the line through “service” on line 21.

2. Amend page 78, following line 2, by inserting:

“ (18) As used in this section:

(a) “Collateral” means funds pledged as security for the satisfaction of a debt.

(b) “School operating expenditures” means any of the following:

( i ) Costs for school operating purposes as described in section 7.

( ii ) Purposes for which mills may be levied under section 1211 of the revised school code, MCL 380.1211.

( iii ) Purposes for which a sinking fund may be created under section 1212 of the revised school code, MCL 380.1212.

( iv ) Purposes for which bonds may be issued under part 17 of the revised school code, MCL 380.1351 to 380.1372.

( v ) Payment of debt.

( vi ) Collateral. ”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Damoose offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 512, line 12, after “ 236(7) ” by striking out “ under either of the following conditions:

(a) The student is enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education.

(b) The ” and inserting “ if the ”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment to the amendments:

1. Amend Senator Albert’s amendment No. 1, section 16a(1)(b), after “ others ” by inserting “ or been convicted of violating section 543k of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.543k ”.

The amendment to the amendments was not adopted.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 265, line 14 after “ libraries. ” by inserting “ Funds received under this section must not be used to purchase pornographic materials. ”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendment:


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 serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 86, line 4, after “school” by striking out “ $8,240.00 ” and inserting “ $10,300.00 ”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 116, line 26, after “ exceed ” by striking out “ $1,696,087,600.00 ” and inserting “ $1,404,487,600.00 ” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

2. Amend page 288, line 21, after “ exceed ” by striking out “$2,280,137,500.00” and inserting “$2,571,737,500.00” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

3. Amend page 297, line 5, after “transportation.” by inserting “ In addition, from the allocation under section 51a(1), there is allocated for 2026-2027 the amount necessary, estimated at $291,600,000.00 for payments to reimburse districts for 7.5% of total approved costs of special education excluding costs reimbursed under section 53a. ”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 335, following line 29, by inserting:

“ (5) In addition to the funds allocated in subsection (1), from the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated $100,000,000.00 for 2026-2027 for an incentive program described in this subsection. The funds described in this subsection are distributed as follows:

(a) A district shall receive an award amount of $600.00 for each advanced placement exam taken by a student in the district where the student receives a score of 3 or above. The district may use these funds to pay for the cost of implementing an advanced placement program, including, but not limited to, advanced placement exams, advanced placement and pre-advanced placement professional development, and advanced placement instructional materials.

(b) In addition to the awards in subdivision (a), each advanced placement teacher shall receive a bonus of $50.00 for each advanced placement exam taken by a student in the advanced placement teacher’s class that receives a score of 3 or above.

(c) From the allocation in this subsection, for 2026-2027, $65,000,000.00 must be deposited into the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund in section 94f. ” and renumbering the remaining subsections and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

2. Amend page 342, following line 15, by inserting:

“ Sec. 94f. (1) The advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund is created as a separate account within the state school aid fund to provide supplemental funding for the advanced placement and international baccalaureate programs described in section 94.

(2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund interest and earnings from advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund investments.

(3) Money in the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund at the close of the fiscal year remains in the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund and does not lapse to the state school aid fund.

(4) The department of treasury is the administrator of the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund for auditing purposes.

(5) Money available in the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund must not be expended without a specific appropriation.

(6) At the close of each fiscal year, unspent funds from state sources allocated in section 94 must be deposited into the advanced placement and international baccalaureate program reserve fund created in this section. ”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 328, line 18, by striking out all of section 67f.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 116, following line 22, by inserting:

“ ( i ) Comply with section 31gg.”

2. Amend page 143, following line 11, by inserting:

“ (e) Participates in a state-designated community of practice that helps ensure educator preparation institutions are in compliance with section 1531e of the revised school code, MCL 380.1531e. ”.

3. Amend page 153, following line 11, by inserting:

“ (e) Participates in a state-designated community of practice that helps ensure educator preparation institutions are in compliance with section 1531e of the revised school code, MCL 380.1531e .”.

4. Amend page 201, following line 27, by inserting:

“ Sec. 31gg (1) To receive funds under section 22b(3), beginning with pupils enrolled in grade 3 during the 2027-2028 school year, all of the following apply:

(a) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the superintendent of the district in which a pupil is enrolled shall ensure that a pupil whose parent or legal guardian has been provided with the notification described in section 1280f of the revised school code, MCL 380.1280f, is not enrolled in grade 4 until 1 of the following occurs:

( i ) The pupil is determined to be proficient based on the English language arts assessment provided to the pupil.

( ii ) The pupil demonstrates a proficient reading level through performance on an alternative standardized reading assessment approved by the superintendent of public instruction.

( iii ) The pupil demonstrates a proficient reading level through a pupil portfolio consisting of multiple work samples.

(b) If the superintendent of a district determines that a pupil shall not advance to grade 4 due to the operation of this subsection, the superintendent, in addition to the notice provided under section 1280f of the revised school code, MCL 380.1280f, shall provide the parent or legal guardian of that pupil with a notice clearly stating all of the following:

( i ) That, based on the English language arts assessment provided to the pupil, this state has determined that the pupil may be required to be retained in grade 3, with a reference to this section.

( ii ) That the pupil may still be allowed to enroll in grade 4 if the pupil demonstrates a proficient reading level through performance on an alternative standardized reading assessment or through a pupil portfolio.

( iii ) That the parent or legal guardian has the right to request a good cause exemption under subsection (3) that, if granted, will allow the pupil to enroll in grade 4 in the next school year.

( iv ) That the parent or legal guardian shall request a good cause exemption not later than 30 days after receiving the notice described in this subdivision, and shall direct the request to the district in which the parent or legal guardian intends to enroll the pupil for grade 4.

( v ) That the parent or legal guardian may request a meeting with school officials to discuss the retention requirement under this subsection, and the standards and processes for a good cause exemption from that requirement. If a parent or legal guardian requests a meeting described in this subparagraph, the school official to whom the request is made shall ensure that an appropriate school official is made available to the parent or legal guardian for such a meeting.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply and the pupil may be enrolled in grade 4 if the pupil demonstrates both of the following:

(a) That the pupil is proficient in all subject areas other than English language arts, as evidenced by the pupil’s scores on applicable assessments.

(b) That the pupil is proficient in science and social studies, as shown through a pupil portfolio and as determined by the teacher who provided grade 3 instruction to the pupil in science or social studies, as applicable.

(3) If the superintendent of the pupil’s district grants a good cause exemption from the requirements of subsection (1), then a pupil may be advanced to grade 4 without meeting the requirements of subsection (1). A good cause exemption may be granted only according to the procedures under subsection (4), and only for 1 of the following reasons:

(a) The pupil is a student with an individualized education program or with a section 504 plan and the pupil’s individualized education program team or section 504 coordinator, as applicable, makes the decision to exempt the pupil from the requirements of subsection (1) based upon the team’s or coordinator’s knowledge of the pupil.

(b) The pupil is a limited English proficient student who has had less than 3 years of instruction in an English language learner program.

(c) The pupil has been continuously enrolled in the pupil’s current district for less than 2 years, and there is evidence that the pupil was not provided with an appropriate individual reading improvement plan under this section by the district in which the pupil was previously enrolled.

(d) The pupil has received intensive reading intervention for 2 or more years but still demonstrates a reading deficiency and was previously retained in kindergarten, grade 1, grade 2, or grade 3.

(e) The pupil’s parent or legal guardian has requested a good cause exemption within the time period described in subsection (1)(b) and the superintendent determines that the good cause exemption is in the best interests of the pupil.

(4) All of the following apply to a good cause exemption issued to a pupil by the superintendent of a school district or chief administrator of a public school academy under subsection (3):

(a) Before issuing the good cause exemption, the pupil’s grade 3 teacher shall submit to the superintendent a recommendation for a good cause exemption along with documentation that indicates that a good cause exemption under subsection (3)(a) to (d) applies to the pupil.

(b) The superintendent of the pupil’s district or the superintendent’s designee shall review and discuss the recommendation described in subdivision (a) with the pupil’s grade 3 teacher. After this discussion, the superintendent shall make a determination in writing regarding whether to grant the good cause exemption for the pupil. The superintendent’s determination under this subdivision is final.

(c) The superintendent of the pupil’s district shall notify the pupil’s parent or legal guardian of the determination made under this subsection. The notification described in this subdivision must be made and communicated to the pupil’s parent or legal guardian not less than 30 days before the first day of school for that school year.

(5) Beginning in 2028, not later than September 1 of each year, a school district or public school academy shall submit a report to the center, in a form and manner determined by the center, containing at least all of the following information for the most recent school year:

(a) The number of pupils retained in grade 3 due to the operation of this section.

(b) The number of pupils promoted to grade 4 due to a good cause exemption under subsection (4), disaggregated by each of the specific exemptions listed in that subsection. ”.

5. Amend page 233, line 17, by inserting “ (11) (12) From the state school aid fund allocated in subsection (1), Clinton County RESA shall allocate $100.00 to a district or intermediate district to establish not fewer than 6 pilot sites that offer community- and school- based summer afterschool programs that integrate early literacy, utilizing approved science of reading based and high-quality math curricula, into a non school -based delivery system . ” and renumbering the remaining subsections.

6. Amend page 246, following line 8, by inserting:

“ Sec. 32z. (1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $100.00 for the purposes of this section.

(2) From the allocation under subsection (1), there is allocated an amount not to exceed $100.00 to contract with a vendor to provide a statewide readiness assessment to kindergarten students in this state. The statewide readiness assessment provided by the vendor contracted with under this subsection must align with the requirements of the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

(3) From the state school aid fund money allocated under section (1), there is allocated an amount not to exceed $100.00 to districts to administer the readiness assessment provided by the vendor contracted with under subsection (2). To receive funds under this subsection, a district shall administer the readiness assessment to kindergarten students enrolled in the district during the first 10 days of the school year and during the final 10 days of the school year . ” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 426, following line 9, by inserting:

“ Sec. 164m. By not later than March 1 of each year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on school aid, and post on the home page of department’s website, the total amount of state aid received by each district under this article divided by the total number of pupils in membership for the district. ”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 68, following line 8, by inserting:

“ Sec. 16. (1) This section applies to districts with support category buildings. Districts must comply with this section using funding made available to the district under section 22b.

(2) A district described in this section shall allocate not less than 10% of available targeted student support dollars for targeted student interventions and supports as described in section 16a for students enrolled in support category buildings. The targeted student interventions and supports must be used in a way that addresses the goals outlined in the district’s Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process ( MICIP ) plan. The district shall ensure that the operation of this section supplements, rather than supplants, the amount of per-pupil funding allocated to support category building in the immediately preceding fiscal year. To demonstrate compliance with this section, the district shall provide documentation in a form and manner, and on a timeline determined by, the Michigan School Turnaround Hub established in section 16c to the intermediate district in which the district is located or an agent of the intermediate district in which the district is located.

(3) Districts described in this section shall provide information regarding spending under subsection (2) to the Michigan School Turnaround Hub. Districts shall provide all the information necessary for the Michigan School Turnaround Hub to make updates to the list of eligible targeted student interventions and supports described in section 16a.

(4) By not later than 4 weeks after the start of the school year, a district shall provide notification to the parents and legal guardians of students enrolled in support category buildings about available targeted student interventions and supports.

(5) By not later than August 31 of each year, a district described in this section shall provide an annual report to parents and legal guardians through mail, email, and a posting on the district’s website that summarizes, at a minimum, the services provided with expenditures under subsection (2) in the immediately preceding school year, the amount spent on those services in that school year, and contact information or other methods to enroll students in similar services in the current school year.

(6) A district described in this section shall furnish any information necessary to ensure that the district is in compliance with the spending requirements to the following entities:

(a) The intermediate district in which the district is located or an agent of the intermediate district in which the district is located.

(b) The department.

(7) If an intermediate district, the agent of an intermediate district, or the state determines that a district described in this section is out of compliance with this section, the department may seek to recapture up to 10% of available targeted student support dollars awarded to the district.

(8) The operation of this section must not reduce or delay the release of any funding for constitutional obligations of this state. The department shall continue to release funding allocated to districts under sections 22b beginning in October of each fiscal year.

(9) As used in this section:

(a) “Available targeted student support dollars” means the resulting quotient of the total amount received by the district from allocations under section 22b divided by the total number of pupils enrolled in the district multiplied by the number of pupils enrolled in support category buildings.

(b) “Support category buildings” means school buildings identified by the state accountability system as comprehensive support and improvement schools, additional targeted support schools, or targeted support and improvement schools.

(c) “Targeted student interventions and supports” means items included in the MiStrategyBank described in section 16a.

Sec. 16a. (1) The MiStrategyBank must be updated and maintained by the Michigan School Turnaround Hub established in section 16c to comply with this section.

(2) Items within the MiStrategyBank must consist of tutoring programs including, but not limited to, those created by for-profit vendors, nonprofit vendors, intermediate districts, and the Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind, that are aligned with high-impact tutoring standards and include all of the following criteria:

(a) Tutoring is provided in groups of 4 or fewer students.

(b) The tutor or tutors provide consistent service to students throughout the school year.

(c) Tutoring is provided a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 20 to 30 minutes per session.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, tutoring is implemented throughout the school day. Tutoring that is part of a before- or after-school program may be approved if the tutoring meets the other criteria described in this subsection.

(e) Trained tutors provide the tutoring. Trained tutors may include teachers, paraprofessionals, community providers, AmeriCorps members, or other individuals who have received training.

(f) The program uses a high-quality curriculum that uses research-based strategies that are aligned with state academic standards.

(g) Tutoring is data-driven and includes the use of formative assessments and student progress measures that meet the criteria in subdivision (h).

(h) Progress monitoring is part of the tutoring program, and uses curriculum-based measures that include all of the following:

( i ) Identification of a valid, reliable progress monitoring assessment tool that is curriculum-based.

( ii ) Implementation of standardized procedures for collecting data.

( iii ) Standardized repeated assessments over time that are graphed.

( iv ) Comparisons with a goal set using validated strategies.

( v ) Collecting data with fidelity, documented by direct observation using a checklist with immediate performance feedback.

( vi ) Graphed progress monitoring data that is reviewed by a team every 4 to 8 weeks to determine student response to intervention.

( i ) Progress monitoring tools that must do all of the following:

( i ) Have a sufficient number of alternate forms.

( ii ) Specify minimum acceptable growth.

( iii ) Provide criterion-referenced or norm-referenced benchmarks.

( iv ) Possess validity and reliability for the performance score.

(j) Tutoring fidelity is established through direct observation using a checklist with immediate performance feedback provided by a qualified staff person, such as an instructional coach.

(k) Tutoring does not replace Tier 1 or core instruction time or curricula for reading or math.

( l ) Tutoring is supplemental to core academic instruction and not a replacement for core academic instruction.

(m) Tutoring assessment and intervention is evidence-based, with experimental research studies, 1 of which must be published or pending publication in a peer-reviewed publication.

(3) All tutoring programs in the MiStrategyBank must be reviewed by the Michigan School Turnaround Hub. The Michigan School Turnaround Hub shall convene a committee to review tutoring programs for inclusion in the MiStrategyBank . The committee described in this subsection must include all of the following members:

(a) Two certified teachers representing elementary and secondary schools.

(b) A representative from the MiMTSS TA Center.

(c) A representative from an institution of higher education with a teacher preparation college.

(d) Two representatives of the department.

(e) One representative of the MAISA Michigan Collaboration Hub.

(f) An intermediate district designee with a background in English language arts.

(g) An intermediate district designee with a background in mathematics.

Sec. 16b. (1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated for 2026-2027 an amount not to exceed $250,000,000.00 to support district efforts to implement educational best practices. It is the intent of the legislature that, for 2027-2028, the allocation from the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11 for the purposes described in this section will be $90,000,000.00.

(2) The department shall pay not less than 70% of the funding allocated in subsection (1) to each district with 1 or more buildings identified by the state accountability system as a comprehensive support and improvement school, an additional targeted support school, or a targeted support and improvement school. All of the following apply to money paid under this subsection:

(a) Payments must be made by the department to districts on an equal per-student basis, calculated using the number of students enrolled in buildings identified by the state accountability system as comprehensive support and improvement schools, additional targeted support schools, or targeted support and improvement schools.

(b) Money received by districts must be used only for the purpose of implementing targeted student interventions and supports in buildings identified by the state accountability system as a comprehensive support and improvement school, an additional targeted support school, or a targeted support and improvement school. Targeted student interventions and supports implemented by recipient districts must be aligned with the district’s Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process ( MICIP ) plan. Districts may use funds received under this section to reimburse a student’s parent for outside tutoring services.

(c) The department shall make payments to districts in full not later than December 20, 2026.

(3) The department shall make available up to 20% of the funding allocated in subsection (1) for matching awards to other eligible districts. As used in this subsection, “other eligible districts” means districts that did not receive money from the calculations under subsection (2) and that have 1 or more buildings identified as being in the bottom fiftieth percentile on the Michigan School Index System. All of the following apply to money paid under this subsection:

(a) Other eligible districts shall apply for funding in a form and manner determined by the department. Districts must apply for funding under this subsection by not later than December 20, 2026 .

(b) Payments must be made by the department to other eligible districts on an equal per-pupil basis. The department shall ensure that the per-pupil amount paid under this subsection does not exceed the per-pupil amount paid under subsection (2).

(c) Other eligible districts shall identify matching dollars from other fund sources for money received under this subsection, and shall use those dollars for the same purpose as funding received under this subsection. By not later than November 20, 2025, the department shall develop a sliding scale to determine the matching rate for districts. The sliding scale described in this subdivision must require a progressively higher district matching rate the closer the identified building is to the fiftieth percentile on the Michigan School Index System.

(d) Money received by districts must be utilized only for the purpose of implementing targeted student interventions and supports in buildings identified as being in the bottom fiftieth percentile on the Michigan School Index System.

(e) Targeted student interventions and supports implemented by recipient districts must be aligned with the district’s Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process ( MICIP ) plan.

(f) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section by not later than January 20, 2027.

(4) By not later than August 31 of each year, districts that receive funding under subsection (2) or (3) shall report to parents and legal guardians through mail, email, or through a posting on the district’s website that summarizes, at a minimum, the services provided with funding received under subsection (1) in the immediately preceding school year, the amount spent on those services in that school year, and contact information or methods to enroll students in similar services in the current school year.

(5) The department shall make available up to 10% of the funding allocated in subsection (1) to address chronic absenteeism in buildings that have a chronic absenteeism rate of 20% or more. All of the following apply to money paid under this subsection:

(a) Districts shall apply for funding under this subsection in a form and manner determined by the department.

(b) Payments under this subsection must be made on an equal per-pupil basis.

(c) Buildings that receive funding under this subsection may use those dollars for any purpose permitted under section 22b, but must reserve a portion of funding to address the causes of chronic absenteeism. Funding may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, resources for students and their families, attendance administrative staff, and marketing campaigns.

(d) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this subsection on a schedule determined by the department.

(6) By not later than June 1, 2027, districts receiving funding under this section shall provide information regarding the usage of funding received under this section to the Michigan School Turnaround Hub established in section 16c, in a form and manner determined by the Michigan School Turnaround Hub, necessary for the Michigan School Turnaround Hub to make updates to the list of eligible targeted student interventions and supports to include the most impactful programs.

(7) Districts that receive funding under this section may use up to 5% of funding received for administrative costs and to ensure compliance with sections 16, 16b, and 16d.

(8) In order to receive funding under this section, a district must implement a no cellular telephone policy that, at a minimum, prohibits cellular telephone use in the classroom.

(9) As used in this section, “targeted student interventions and supports” means that term as defined in section 16.

Sec. 16c. (1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated $3,000,000.00 to Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency to work with other intermediate districts and the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators to serve as the Michigan School Turnaround Hub. The Michigan School Turnaround Hub shall do all of the following:

(a) Develop and implement methods to collect information necessary to make determinations of district compliance with sections 16, 16b, and 16d. Methods developed and implemented under this section must utilize, to the greatest extent practicable, existing data collection and reporting mechanisms, including those used by the regional data hubs, the center, the department, and the federal government.

(b) Provide guidance to intermediate districts on methods to support constituent district implementation of sections 16, 16b, and 16d.

(c) Update and maintain the MiStrategyBank , including reviewing the eligibility of programs for inclusion in the MiStrategyBank .

(d) Collect information from intermediate districts pertaining to districts determined to be out of compliance with section 16, 16b, or 16d and provide that information to the department in a form and manner determined by the department.

(e) Provide recommendations and work with relevant organizations to better connect existing data collection and intervention systems to ensure information is shared between systems as efficiently as possible. This includes, but is not limited to, working with the MiDataHub , the MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center, the Michigan Early Warning and Intervention Monitoring System, the center, and the department to review and streamline the sharing of data that may be useful in improving student academic outcomes.

(f) By not later than December 1 of each year, provide an annual report to the governor, the house and senate subcommittees responsible for school aid, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on best practices being utilized by districts and buildings to provide targeted student interventions and supports and to improve parental engagement, including recommendations for state-level changes that would improve student academic outcomes.

(2) The department shall make payments from funds allocated in this section in 1 lump sum by not later than November 20, 2026.

Sec. 16d. (1) Districts that receive funding under section 22b shall use a portion of those dollars to ensure the requirements of this section are met.

(2) Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, for a district with a building identified by the state accountability system as a comprehensive support and improvement school, an additional targeted support school, or a targeted support and improvement school, the district shall provide a mailed notification to all parents and legal guardians of students in such buildings that includes the following:

(a) The standing of the building under the state accountability system, including whether the building is a comprehensive support and improvement school, an additional targeted support school, or a targeted support and improvement school, and how this designation was determined.

(b) A summary of what the building is doing to improve the standing of the building, including a summary of the strategies being implemented as part of the building’s Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process ( MICIP ).

(c) Information regarding the schools of choice program and public school academy enrollment, including a list of all other schools in a 20-mile radius, including traditional public schools, public school academies, and nonpublic schools.

(d) A method, including contact information, to receive feedback from parents and legal guardians on ways to improve the standing of the building.

(3) Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and at least once every 5 years thereafter, each district shall perform a comprehensive review of the literacy curriculum used by the district in grades K to 5 to determine whether that curriculum is evidence-based and aligned to state standards. If the district determines that curriculum is not evidence-based or not aligned to state standards, the district shall provide mailed notification to all parents and legal guardians of students in grades K to 5 receiving instruction with that curriculum that includes all of the following:

(a) A statement informing parents and legal guardians that the curriculum used by the district is not evidence-based or not aligned to state standards, and could negatively impact student academic outcomes.

(b) A plan, including a projected timeline, for when a new curriculum will be adopted that is evidence-based and aligned to state standards.

(4) Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, each district must allow time during regular board meetings or board of directors meetings for presentations, discussions, and public comment on each of the following:

(a) Strategies to enhance parental engagement.

(b) Available transparency and accountability dashboards, with special focus on buildings within the district identified as support schools under the Michigan School Index System, with a focus on what the district is doing to address deficiencies.

(5) Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, each district shall provide a report to the department on student progress on local interim benchmark assessments and other state assessments. The report described in this subsection must be provided to the department not fewer than 3 times annually.

(6) Beginning during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, each district must make available on its website homepage and via an email communication a link to and explanation for how to use the Parent Dashboard for School Transparency made available on the MI School Data portal.

Sec. 16e. (1) It is intended that, beginning in 2027-2028, there is established an appropriation to distribute funding to districts in a manner that recognizes student performance on state assessments as calculated under this section. Money shall be paid to districts that meet student academic performance funding goals under subsections (2) to (5). Payments received under this section may be used for any purpose for which payments under sections 22a and 22b may be used.

(2) The maximum amount of the incentive payment for student academic performance is an amount equal to $250.00 per pupil. Payments calculated and awarded to qualifying districts under subsections (3) and (4) must be calculated and awarded separately, and a district may receive a payment under either or both subsections (3) and (4).

(3) An amount not to exceed 50% of the maximum per-pupil amount allocated under subsection (2) must be used to make performance incentive payments to qualifying districts under this subsection based on pupil performance on state assessments in English language arts in grades 3 to 8. The amount of a payment under this subsection is an amount equal to $125.00 per pupil for all pupils in membership in the district. The department shall determine the qualifying districts under this subsection as follows:

(a) Using a model determined by the department that incorporates the most recent cut scores adopted for the Michigan student test of educational progress (M-STEP) for each pupil in grades 3 to 8 in the 2026-2027 school year, the department shall calculate a point score using a metric that assigns points to each of those pupils as follows:

( i ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in English language arts and who declines in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, zero points.

( ii ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in English language arts and declines in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, zero points.

( iii ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in English language arts and who maintains proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 1 point.

( iv ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in English language arts and who maintains proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 2 points.

( v ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in English language arts and who improves in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 3 points.

( vi ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in English language arts and who improves in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 2 points.

(b) Following the calculations under subdivision (a), the department shall calculate a district average for this metric for the 2026-2027 school year by totaling the number of points for all pupils in grades 3 to 8 under subdivision (a) and dividing that total by the number of those pupils.

(c) A district is a qualifying district for the payment under this subsection if the district meets all of the following:

( i ) The district average for the 2026-2027 school year under subdivision (b) is at least equal to a factor of 1.5.

( ii ) The district tested at least 95% of its pupils in English language arts.

( iii ) The district had at least 30 full academic year pupils in grades 3 to 8 English language arts with a performance level change designation in English language arts.

(4) An amount not to exceed 50% of the maximum per-pupil amount allocated under subsection (2) must be used to make performance incentive payments to qualifying districts under this subsection based on pupil performance on state assessments in mathematics in grades 3 to 8. The amount of a payment under this subsection is an amount equal to $125.00 per pupil for all pupils in membership in a qualifying district. The department shall determine the qualifying districts under this subsection as follows:

(a) Using a model determined by the department that incorporates the most recent cut scores adopted for the Michigan student test of educational progress (M-STEP) for each pupil in grades 3 to 8 in the 2026-2027 school year, the department shall calculate a point score using a metric that assigns points to each of those pupils as follows:

( i ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in mathematics and who declines in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, zero points.

( ii ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in mathematics and declines in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, zero points.

( iii ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in mathematics and who maintains proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 1 point.

( iv ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in mathematics and who maintains proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 2 points.

( v ) For each pupil who began the school year not performing proficiently in mathematics and who improves in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 3 points.

( vi ) For each pupil who began the school year performing proficiently in mathematics and who improves in proficiency, as determined by the department, over the school year, 2 points.

(b) Following the calculations under subdivision (a), the department shall calculate a district average for this metric for the 2026-2027 school year by totaling the number of points for all pupils in grades 3 to 8 under subdivision (a) and dividing that total by the number of those pupils.

(c) A district is a qualifying district for the payment under this subsection if the district average for the 2026-2027 school year under subdivision (b) is at least equal to a factor of 1.5, the district tested at least 95% of its pupils in mathematics, and the district had at least 30 full academic year pupils in grades 3 to 8 with a performance level change designation in mathematics.

(5) If the allocation under subsection (1) is insufficient to fully fund payments as otherwise calculated under this section, the department shall prorate payments under this section on an equal percentage basis.

Sec. 16f. It is intended that, beginning in 2027-2028, there is established an appropriation for public school academy startup grants. Grants would be for new public school academies that will be located in districts with low Michigan School Index results and low reading proficiency scores.

Sec. 16g. (1) The curriculum used by a district or intermediate district must not, in any way, include the promotion of any form of race or gender stereotyping or anything that could be understood as implicit race or gender stereotyping. As used in this subsection, “race or gender stereotyping” means a set of statements, beliefs, or ideas that conform wholly or in part with the following general or particular statements:

(a) That all individuals comprising a racial or ethnic group or gender hold a collective quality or belief.

(b) That individuals act in certain ways or hold certain opinions because of their race or gender.

(c) That individuals are born racist or sexist by accident of their race or gender.

(d) That individuals bear collective guilt for historical wrongs committed by their race or gender.

(e) That cultural norms or practices of a racial or ethnic group or gender are flawed and must be eliminated or changed to conform with those of another racial or ethnic group or gender.

(f) That racism is inherent in individuals from a particular race or ethnic group or that sexism is inherent in individuals from a particular gender.

(g) That a racial or ethnic group or gender is in need of deconstruction, elimination, or criticism.

(h) That the actions of individuals serve as an indictment against the race or gender of those individuals.

(2) State funding must not be used for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or programs as outlined in Executive Order No. 14190, “Ending Racial Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling”.

(3) The board of a school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public school academy that participates in interscholastic athletic activities shall designate interscholastic athletic teams and sports based on the sex of the participants, with separate teams for participants of the female sex within female sports divisions, separate teams for participants of the male sex within male sports divisions, and, if applicable, co-ed teams for participants of the female and male sexes within co-ed sports divisions. A school district or intermediate school district shall not knowingly allow individuals of the male sex to participate on athletic teams or in athletic competitions designated for only participants of the female sex. This subsection must not be construed to restrict the eligibility of any student to participate on any interscholastic athletic teams or in interscholastic athletic activities that are designated as male or co-ed. As used in this subsection:

(a) “Female” means an individual of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing eggs (ova).

(b) “Male” means an individual of the sex characterized by a reproductive system with the biological function of producing sperm.

(c) “Sex” means an individual’s immutable biological classification as male or female.

(4) A parent must receive a written notification from the minor child’s school if a request is made by the minor child to change the minor child’s name, pronouns, title, or other word used to identify the minor child.

(5) If a district or intermediate district fails to meet the requirements of this section, the department shall withhold 5% of the total funds for which the district or intermediate district qualifies under this article until the district or intermediate district complies with this section. If the district or intermediate district does not comply with this section by the end of the fiscal year, the department shall place the amount withheld in an escrow account until the district or intermediate district complies with this section. ” and adjusting the total in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

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