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

Senate Bill No. 593

House Bill No. 4520

House Bill No. 4521

Senate Bill No. 350

Senate Bill No. 555

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Albert 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: Senators Geiss, Moss, McMorrow, Chang, Shink, Polehanki, Cavanagh, Santana, McCann, Hertel and Anthony, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of the amendments offered by Senator Albert to Senate Bill No. 593.


evidence_text:
Senator Geiss moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the amendments be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senators McBroom, Lindsey, Bellino and Daley, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4520.


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


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

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


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


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


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 12:14 p.m.


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 273

Senate Bill No. 519

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


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

Senate Bill No. 273

Senate Bill No. 519

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers 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 Nesbitt offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senators McBroom, Bellino, Hoitenga, Theis, Nesbitt and Daley, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 273.


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

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senators Albert, Bellino and McBroom, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 519 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 McMorrow and Cherry 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 4:33 p.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Irwin 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 McMorrow as Chairperson.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:56 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 502

Senate Bill No. 271

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


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

House Bill No. 4926

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:09 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 502

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 44, line 1, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 102nd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) Senate Bill No. 296.

(b) Senate Bill No. 297.

(c) Senate Bill No. 298.”.

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 Webber 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 Huizenga offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senators Webber, Huizenga, McBroom and Shink 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. 271

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator McBroom 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 Nesbitt offered the following amendments:


evidence_text: Senator Hoitenga offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Bellino offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Damoose offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:


evidence_text: Senator Nesbitt offered the following amendment:


evidence_text:
Senators Runestad, Huizenga, Theis and McBroom, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 271 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 Bellino, Lauwers and Nesbitt, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 271, 273, and 502 and moved that the statements they made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 271 be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators McBroom, Nesbitt, Singh, Hoitenga, Bellino, Damoose, Lindsey, Lauwers, Irwin, Geiss and Brinks asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


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


activity_role: adjourn

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 7:32 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Mark Tisdel, from the 55th District, offered the following invocation:


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Aragona, Alexander, Borton, Mentzer, Miller, Byrnes, Edwards, Dievendorf, Rogers, Rheingans, Hood, Breen, Hope, Brabec, McKinney, Roth, Schmaltz, Liberati, Bruck, BeGole, Jaime Greene, Haadsma, Hill, Morse and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved to vacate the enrollment of House Bill No. 4926 .

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that a respectful message be sent to the Senate requesting the return of Senate Bill No. 280 .

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text: Rep. Phil Green, under Rule 31, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Jaime Greene, under Rule 31, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.


evidence_text: Rep. O’Neal moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.


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

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 8a, and 12 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2686, 125.2688a, and 125.2692), sections 3 and 8a as amended by 2010 PA 277, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 27, section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 118, and section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 83.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that the Committee on Tax Policy be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4368 .

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


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

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


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

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “ to ” by inserting “ the sum of an amount equal to 3% of the taxpayer’s qualifying research and development expenses incurred during the calendar year ending with or within the tax year up to the base amount and ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 1, line 5, after “ to ” by inserting “ the sum of an amount equal to 3% of the employer’s qualifying research and development expenses incurred during the calendar year ending with or within the tax year up to the base amount and ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5100 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 677.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5101 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 717.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5102 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 718.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4368 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


activity_role: reconsider

evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved to reconsider the vote by which the House passed the bill.

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


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

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 716.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5099 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Grant moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:00 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

House Bill No. 4852, entitled

A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan.

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


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

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


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

House Bill No. 4852

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:34 a.m.


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

House Bill No. 4021

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:58 a.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Josh Schriver, from the 66th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text: Reps. VanWoerkom, Aiyash, Alexander, Bezotte, Bollin, Brabec, Breen, Churches, Fitzgerald, Fox, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hope, Koleszar, Lightner, Morse, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette, Shannon, Weiss, Wilson and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Fitzgerald, Haadsma, Hope, Brabec, Stone, Miller, Byrnes, Glanville, Bollin, Breen, Churches, Fox, Hill, Koleszar, McFall, Morse, Paiz, Price, Rheingans, Rogers, Thompson, Weiss, Wilson and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Hope, Rheingans, Andrews, Scott, Byrnes, Brixie, Dievendorf, McFall, Coffia, Wilson, Wegela, Farhat, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Paiz, Price, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Coffia, Arbit, Conlin, McKinney, Hope, Rheingans, Brabec, Stone, Coleman, Brixie, Hood, Hill, Aiyash, Breen, Churches, Haadsma, Morse, Paiz, Price, Rogers, Wilson and Young offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Health Policy be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4951 .

(For first notice see House Journal No. 91, p. 2163.)

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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Health Policy be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 474.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 91, p. 2163.)

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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Health Policy be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 476.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 91, p. 2163.)

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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Health Policy be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 477.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 91, p. 2163.)

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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


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

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


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


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


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


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

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 6, line 20, by striking out all of subdivision (a) and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aragona moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the bill.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 3, line 25, by striking out all of subdivision (a) and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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


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

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1249, 1249a, 1249b, and 1280f (MCL 380.1249, 380.1249a, 380.1249b, and 380.1280f), section 1249 as amended by 2019 PA 6, section 1249a as amended by 2015 PA 173, section 1249b as amended by 2019 PA 5, and section 1280f as amended by 2023 PA 7; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4581 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4582 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4583 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4584 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4585 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4586 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4588 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, line 12, after “individuals.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4589 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 10, line 17, after “reprisals.” by inserting “ A connected organization shall not solicit contributions for a separate segregated fund established under this section from an individual described in subsection (2), (3), (4), or (5) on an automatic or passive basis including but not limited to a payroll deduction plan or reverse checkoff method. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4581 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4582 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4583 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4584 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4585 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4586 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4588 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 18, line 9, after “expenditure.” by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4589 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4230 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4234 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 4, 6, 11, 54, 55, and 57 (MCL 169.204, 169.206, 169.211, 169.254, 169.255, and 169.257), sections 4, 6, 54, and 55 as amended by 2019 PA 93, section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 119, and section 57 as amended by 2015 PA 269.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. O’Neal moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4274 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2023 PA 174, and by adding sections 11a and 11b.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4275 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 4, line 7, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting:

“ Enacting section 2. This act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 102nd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) House Bill No. 4819.

(b) House Bill No. 4950.

(c) House Bill No. 4958.”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. St. Germaine moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 29, after “(a)” by striking out “Sections 90h and” and inserting “Section”.

2. Amend page 4, line 1, after “MCL” by striking out “750.90h and”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Jaime Greene moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 5, by striking out all of subdivision (d).

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


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

1. Amend page 4, line 4, by striking out all of subdivision (c) and relettering the remaining subdivision.

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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 30, line 26, after “17017,” by striking out “17515,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 28, after “333.17017,” by striking out “333.17515,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 30, line 25, after “17014,” by striking out “17015,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 28, by striking out “333.17015,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 30, line 26, by striking out “17015a,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 28, after “333.17015,” by striking out “333.17015a,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 28, line 11, by removing section 20115 from the bill.

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


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

1. Amend page 30, line 25, after “Sections” by striking out “2835,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 27, after “MCL” by striking out “333.2835,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 30, line 25, after “2837,” by striking out “17014,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 27, after “333.2837,” by striking out “333.17014,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 30, line 25, after “2836,” by striking out “2837,”.

2. Amend page 30, line 27, after “333.2836,” by striking out “333.2837,”.

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


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

1. Amend page 42, line 27, by removing section 20115 from the bill.

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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4949 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4951 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4953 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4954 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4955 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that House Bill No. 4956 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that Senate Bill No. 474 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 2690, 2803, 2848, 2854, 9141, 10102, 16221, 16226, 16245, 16299, 17015, and 20115 (MCL 333.2690, 333.2803, 333.2848, 333.2854, 333.9141, 333.10102, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16245, 333.16299, 333.17015, and 333.20115), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386, section 2803 as amended by 2020 PA 54, sections 2848, 17015, and 20115 as amended and section 2854 as added by 2012 PA 499, section 9141 as added by 2004 PA 501, section 10102 as amended by 2008 PA 39, section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47, section 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 48, section 16245 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and section 16299 as amended by 2020 PA 375; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that Senate Bill No. 476 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Wilson moved that Senate Bill No. 477 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rules 41 and 42 be suspended.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Glanville moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:55 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 613

Senate Bill No. 614

Senate Bill No. 615

Senate Bill No. 616

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


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

Senate Resolution No. 79

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


evidence_text: Senators Webber, Runestad, Chang, Polehanki, Camilleri, Johnson, Bayer, McMorrow, Huizenga and Shink offered the following resolution:


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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:37 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:07 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:31 p.m.


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:06 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Bellino as Chairperson.


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

Senate Bill No. 613

Senate Bill No. 614

Senate Bill No. 615

Senate Bill No. 616

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. 4926

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

House Bill No. 4515

House Bill No. 4852

The motion prevailed.


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 the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 613

Senate Bill No. 614

Senate Bill No. 615

Senate Bill No. 616

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senators Lindsey and Runestad, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 613, 614, 615, and 616.


evidence_text:
Senator Lindsey moved that the statement he made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 613 be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:20 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Bryan Posthumus, from the 90th District, offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Reps. Rigas, Hoadley, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Alexander moved that their names be removed as co‑sponsors of the bill.

The motion prevailed.


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


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


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


evidence_text: Rep. Phil Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not pass the bill.

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


activity_role: postpone

evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved pursuant to Joint Rule 9, that the Journal printing requirement be suspended, printed copies of the conference report having been made available to each Member.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 63 be suspended.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved to reconsider the vote by which the House passed the bill.

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that a respectful message be sent to the Senate requesting the return of Senate Bill No. 374 .

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

A bill to facilitate access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for biennial reports concerning meaningful language access.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


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

A bill to provide for the statewide coordination of meaningful language access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to establish a process for submitting complaints and obtaining remedies for lack of meaningful language access and for denials of meaningful language access based on one’s national origin.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 2, line 14, after “ ordinances; ” by inserting “ to protect personal property rights; ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 4, following line 10, by inserting:

“ (g) “Dark sky-friendly lighting technology” means a light fixture that is designed to minimize the amount of light that escapes upward into the sky. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 6, following line 11, by inserting:

“ (s) “Project labor agreement” means a prehire collective bargaining agreement with 1 or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and does all of the following:

( i ) Binds all contractors and subcontractors on the construction project through the inclusion of appropriate specifications in all relevant solicitation provisions and contract documents.

( ii ) Allows all contractors and subcontractors on the construction project to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements.

( iii ) Contains guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions.

( iv ) Sets forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement.

( v ) Provides other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health.

( vi ) Complies with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 12, line 10, after “ (1) ” by striking out the balance of the line through “ complete, ” on line 11 and inserting “ Upon filing an application with the commission, ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 12, line 18, after “ (2) ” by striking out the balance of the line through “ application ” on line 21 and inserting “ Upon filing an application with the commission, the applicant shall provide notice of the opportunity to comment on the application in a form and manner prescribed by the commission. ”

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 13, line 18, after “ consider ” by inserting “ the feasible developed alternatives described under section 225(1)(m), if applicable, and ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 13, line 25, after “ cover. ” by inserting “ This subdivision does not apply to an application for an energy facility that is proposed to be located entirely on brownfield land. ”.

2. Amend page 14, line 8, after “ partners. ” by inserting “ This subdivision does not apply to an application for an energy facility that is proposed to be located entirely on brownfield land. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 15, line 29, after “ (i) ” by striking out the balance of the line and inserting “ The following minimum setback requirements, with setback distances measured from the nearest edge of any component of the facility: ”.

2. Amend page 16, line 2, after “ buildings ” by striking out “ 150 ” and inserting “ 200 ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 16, line 25, after “ following ” by inserting “ minimum ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 18, line 3, after “ energy ” by striking out “ conversion ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 18, following line 23, by inserting:

“ ( vii ) The commission may adopt more stringent requirements under this subdivision if determined necessary for compliance with state or federal environmental regulations. ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 19, following line 7, by inserting:

“ ( iii ) The commission may adopt more stringent requirements under this subdivision if determined necessary for compliance with state or federal environmental regulations. ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 18, line 24, after “ facility, ” by striking out “ both ” and inserting “ all ”.

2. Amend page 19, following line 7, by inserting:

“ ( iii ) The energy storage facility will implement dark sky-friendly lighting solutions.

( iv ) The energy storage facility will comply with any more stringent requirements adopted under this subparagraph. The commission may adopt more stringent requirements for energy storage facilities if it considers the requirements necessary for compliance with state or federal environmental regulations. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 20, following line 28, by inserting:

“ Sec. 227a. Before commencing commercial operations, an applicant shall file a completion report certifying compliance with the requirements of this act and any conditions contained in the commission’s certificate.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 21, line 4, by striking out all of subsections (2) and (3) and renumbering the remaining subsection.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 8, following line 10, by inserting:

“(4) If a city or village has a wind, solar, or energy storage facility that would normally be subject to subsection (2) and that is for an energy facility that is located entirely within the city or village, the city or village is exempt from this part as it relates to the energy facility.”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 23, line 7, after “ restrictive ” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “ requirements than those specified in the commission’s certificate. ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 7, line 20, after “ Any ” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting “ solar energy facility with a nameplate capacity of 50 megawatts or more.

(b) Any wind energy facility with a nameplate capacity of 100 megawatts or more. ” and relettering the remaining subdivision.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 23, following line 17, by inserting:

“ Sec. 232. If a portion of this amendatory act is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections, or parts of those sections are not affected and remain in full force and effect. ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 4, following line 7, by inserting:

“(f) “Compatible renewable energy ordinance” means an ordinance that provides for the development of energy facilities within the local unit of government using requirements that are no more restrictive than the provisions included in section 226(8). A local unit of government is deemed not to have a compatible renewable energy ordinance if it has adopted, or adopts, a moratorium on the development of energy facilities within its jurisdiction. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

2. Amend page 7, line 19, after “ (a) ” by striking out “ Any ” and inserting “ Except for a wind energy or solar energy facility proposed to be located in a local unit of government with a compatible renewable energy ordinance, any ”.

3. Amend page 7, line 22, after “ (b) ” by striking out “ Any ” and inserting “ Except for an energy storage facility proposed to be located in a local unit of government with a compatible renewable energy ordinance, any ”.

4. Amend page 9, following line 5, by inserting:

“ (3) If, within 30 days following a meeting described in subsection (2), the chief elected official of each affected local unit communicates that it has a compatible renewable energy ordinance to the electric provider or IPP planning to construct the energy facility, then the electric provider or IPP shall file for approval with the respective local unit subject to the following provisions:

(a) This section is not applicable to a proposed energy facility that is located in more than one local unit of government, unless each affected local unit has a compatible renewable energy ordinance.

(b) An application submitted under this section shall comply with the requirements of section 225(1), except for section 225(1)(j) and (r). The local unit of government may require other information necessary to determine compliance with the compatible renewable energy ordinance.

(c) A local unit of government exercising siting jurisdiction pursuant to a compatible renewable energy ordinance must either approve or deny the application within 4 months of receiving an application. The applicant and local unit of government may jointly agree to extend this deadline by up to 4 months.

(d) If a local unit of government amends its zoning ordinance in a manner that places additional requirements on the development of energy facilities within its jurisdiction that are more restrictive than those in section 226(8), it will be deemed to no longer have a compatible renewable energy ordinance.

(e) If a local unit of government fails to approve or deny the application within 4 months, denies an application that complies with the requirements of section 226(8), or amends its zoning ordinance as described in subdivision (c), the applicant may submit an application for a certificate to the commission. If the proposed energy facility is located in more than one local unit of government and any local unit of government takes an action that would trigger this subdivision, the applicant may submit an application for a certificate to the commission.

(f) An applicant submitting an application to the commission pursuant to this subsection does not need to comply with subsection (1) or 226(1), or the requirement to submit a summary of community outreach and education efforts under section 225(1)(j).

(4) If a local unit of government approves an application pursuant to this section, construction of the proposed energy facility must begin within 5 years from the date the permit is granted and any challenges to the grant of the permit are concluded. The local unit of government may extend this timeline at the request of the applicant without requiring a new application. A permit issued under this section may not be revoked by the local unit except upon material noncompliance with the permit by the applicant.

(5) If the commission approves an application for a certificate submitted under subsection (3)(e), the local unit of government is considered to no longer have a compatible renewable energy ordinance, unless the commission finds that the local unit of government’s denial of the application was reasonably related to the applicant’s failure to provide information required by subsection (3)(a).

(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit remedies available to an applicant to appeal a denial by a local unit of government under any other law of this State.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 15, line 10, by striking out all of subdivisions (e) and (f) and inserting:

“ (e) All of the following apply:

( i ) The installation, construction, or construction maintenance of the energy facility will use apprenticeship programs registered and in good standing with the United States Department of Labor.

( ii ) The workers employed for the construction or construction maintenance of the energy facility will be paid a minimum wage standard not less than the wage and fringe benefit rates prevailing in the locality in which the work is to be performed as determined under 2023 PA 10, MCL 408.1101 to 408.1126, or 40 USC 3141 to 3148, whichever provides the higher wage and fringe benefit rates.

( iii ) To the extent permitted by law, the entities performing the construction or construction maintenance work will enter into a project labor agreement or operate under a collective bargaining agreement for the work to be performed.

(f) The proposed energy facility will not unreasonably diminish prime or other farmland. ” and relettering the remaining subdivision.

2. Amend page 19, line 13, after “ facility. ” by striking out the balance of the line through “ applicant ” on line 14 and inserting “ If the certificate is appealed in proceedings before the commission or to a court of competent jurisdiction, the running of the 5-year period is tolled from the date of filing the appeal until 60 days after issuance of a final nonappealable decision. The commission may extend the 5-year period for not more than 1 year at the request of the applicant and upon a showing of good cause ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 15, line 24, after “safety.” by inserting “(h)If the proposed facility is not located in a county with a population between 40,600 and 190,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census and has at least 67,000 acres of soybeans planted according to the most recent USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Great Lakes Region.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 15, line 29, after “ (i) ” by striking out the balance of the line and inserting “ The following minimum setback requirements, with setback distances measured from the nearest edge of any component of the facility: ”.

2. Amend page 16, line 2, after “ buildings ” by striking out “ 150 ” and inserting “ 300 ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 10, following line 25, by inserting:

“ ( l ) The soil and economic survey report under section 60303 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 461, MCL 324.60303, for the county where the proposed energy facility will be located. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 15, line 24, after “safety.” by inserting “(h)If the proposed facility is not located in a county with a population between 30,500 and 40,600 according to the most recent federal decennial census and has at least 56,400 acres of soybeans planted according to the most recent USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Great Lakes Region.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending the title and section 13 (MCL 460.1013), as amended by 2016 PA 342, and by adding part 8.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


evidence_text: Rep. Phil Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:


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

1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

“ (7) A renewable energy project that received special land use approval under section 502 on or after January 1, 2021 must be treated as a prior nonconforming use and a previously granted special land use approval must not be revoked or modified if substantial construction has occurred or if an expenditure equal to 10% of the project construction costs or $10,000.00, whichever is greater, has been made. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 2, following “ THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: ” by inserting:

“Sec. 1. (1) A commission to be known and designated as the “Michigan public service commission” is hereby created, which shall consist The Michigan public service commission is created in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(2) The commission consists of 3 6 members, not more than 2 3 of whom shall be are members of the same political party, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least 1 member of the commission must be a resident of the Upper Peninsula. In addition to the 1 member who is a resident of the Upper Peninsula, at least 1 member of the commission must be a rate payer who has a residence or business with average yearly energy costs of less than $100,000.00.

(3) Each member shall of the commission must be a citizen of the United States , and of the this state . of Michigan, and no member of said A member of the commission shall not be pecuniarily interested in any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission. During his a member’s term no a member of the commission shall not serve as an officer or committee member of any political party organization , or hold any office , or be employed by any other commission, board, department, or institution in this state. No commission

(4) A member of the commission shall not be retained or employed by any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission during the time he while the member is acting as such commissioner, and a member of the commission or for 6 months thereafter, and no after that time.

(5) A member of the commission , who is a member of the bar of the state State Bar of Michigan , shall not practice his profession law or act as counselor or attorney in any court of this state during the time he is while a member of said the commission . : Provided, however, This shall

(6) This section does not require any commissioner member of the commission to retire from , or dissolve any partnership , of which he the individual is a member, but said the partnership , while he is a member of the commission, shall not engage in public utility practice while the individual is a member of the commission . Immediately upon the taking effect of this act, the offices of the present members of the Michigan public service commission are hereby abolished, and the members of the Michigan public service commission as herein created shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, for terms of 6 years each: Provided, That of the members first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 1 for a term of 4 years, and 1 for a term of 6 years. Upon the expiration of said terms successors shall be appointed with like qualifications and in like manner for terms of 6 years each, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance.

(7) Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 6 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 2, following “ THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: ” by inserting:

“Sec. 1. (1) A commission to be known and designated as the “Michigan public service commission” is hereby created, which shall consist The Michigan public service commission is created in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.

(2) The commission consists of 3 6 members, not more than 2 3 of whom shall be are members of the same political party, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least 1 member of the commission must be a resident of the Upper Peninsula.

(3) Each member shall of the commission must be a citizen of the United States , and of the this state . of Michigan, and no member of said A member of the commission shall not be pecuniarily interested in any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission. During his a member’s term no a member shall not serve as an officer or committee member of any political party organization , or hold any office , or be employed by any other commission, board, department , or institution in this state. No commission

(4) A member of the commission shall not be retained or employed by any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission during the time he while the member is acting as such commissioner, and a member of the commission or for 6 months thereafter, and no after that time.

(5) A member of the commission , who is a member of the bar of the state State Bar of Michigan , shall not practice his profession law or act as counselor or attorney in any court of this state during the time he is while a member of said the commission . : Provided, however, This shall

(6) This section does not require any commissioner member of the commission to retire from , or dissolve any partnership , of which he the individual is a member, but said the partnership , while he is a member of the commission, shall not engage in public utility practice while the individual is a member of the commission . Immediately upon the taking effect of this act, the offices of the present members of the Michigan public service commission are hereby abolished, and the members of the Michigan public service commission as herein created shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, for terms of 6 years each: Provided, That of the members first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 1 for a term of 4 years, and 1 for a term of 6 years. Upon the expiration of said terms successors shall be appointed with like qualifications and in like manner for terms of 6 years each, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance.

(7) Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 6 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. ”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Jaime Greene moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 11, following line 26, by inserting:

“ (15) Beginning on the effective date of the amendatory act that added section 6aa, the commission shall not increase electric rates for public and private schools in this state until January 1, 2040. ” and renumbering the remaining subsections.

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


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

1. Amend page 3, line 9, after “ parcels. ” by inserting “ An energy facility shall not be located within a state forest. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 16, line 26, after “ facility. ” by inserting “ This subsection does not apply to a limitation or requirement if, after the issuance of the certificate, the legislative body of the local unit of government adopts a resolution approving the application of the limitation or requirement to the energy facility that is the subject of the certificate. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 11, line 27, by striking out all of subdivision (e) and relettering the remaining subdivision.

2. Amend page 12, line 4, by striking out “ (6)(g) ” and inserting “ (6)(e) ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 11, line 23, by striking out all of subdivision (d) and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

2. Amend page 12, line 4, by striking out “(6)(g) ” and inserting “ (6)(e) ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 13, line 23, after “Sec. 227.” by inserting “(1) ”.

2. Amend page 14, following line 20, by inserting:

“(2) The applicant for a certificate must enter an agreement with the commission and each affected local unit on the size and location of the energy project within that affected local unit .”.

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


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

1. Amend page 3, line 9, after “ parcels. ” by inserting “ An energy facility shall not be located within 1 mile of a natural river, as defined in section 30501 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.30501. ”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5121 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Friday, November 3, at 12:01 a.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Friske moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:59 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet of the 35th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

House Bill No. 4861

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 1:00 p.m.

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:01 p.m.


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


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Elections and Ethics be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 505, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83.

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


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

House Bill No. 4983

House Bill No. 4984

House Bill No. 4985

House Bill No. 4986

House Bill No. 4569

House Bill No. 4570

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


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

Senate Bill No. 505

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


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 Camilleri as Chairperson.


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

Senate Bill No. 463

Senate Bill No. 505

House Bill No. 4983

House Bill No. 4984

House Bill No. 4985

House Bill No. 4986

House Bill No. 4569

House Bill No. 4570

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 249

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Hertel offered the following substitute:


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

Senate Bill No. 463

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Johnson, McBroom, Bellino and Daley, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 463.


evidence_text:
Senators Johnson and McBroom 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: 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 proceed to consideration of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4983

House Bill No. 4984

House Bill No. 4985

House Bill No. 4986

House Bill No. 4569

House Bill No. 4570

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 recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:41 p.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Joint Rule 9 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the conference report relative to the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 174

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


evidence_text: Senator Anthony submitted the following:


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

Senate Bill No. 505

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 570

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 2, line 20, after “ (3) ” by striking out “ If ” and inserting “ Except as otherwise provided under subsection (5), if ”.

2. Amend page 3, following line 4, by inserting:

“ (5) A county clerk who is an officer or member of the governing body of a national, state, or local political party may, in order to conduct an election audit as required under this section, request from the political party a temporary suspension from being an officer or member of the governing body from the date of an election until the postelection audit for that election is complete, and if that request for a temporary suspension is granted by the political party, the county clerk may conduct an election audit as required under this section. ”.

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


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


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

House Bill No. 4985

House Bill No. 4986

House Bill No. 4569

House Bill No. 4570

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:17 p.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.

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.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Joint Rule 9 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the conference report relative to the following bill:

House Bill No. 4292

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


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:04 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Curt VanderWall, from the 102nd District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Kuhn and Roth be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 16, line 2, by striking out “use” and inserting “ uses ”.

2. Amend page 16, line 3, after “steam” by inserting “ and that, if installed after the effective date of the amendatory act that added section 51, was manufactured in the United States ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 59, line 7, after “law.” by inserting “However, this amendatory act does not take effect until the Midcontinent Independent System Operator issues a report concluding that this amendatory act will increase or maintain grid reliability.”.

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


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

1. Amend page 59, following line 5, by inserting:

“(3) If statewide average customer electric rate increases after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection exceed 30%, the commission shall by order permanently suspend the application of the amendatory act that added this subsection. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 5, following line 22, by inserting:

“ (d) “Capacity” means the maximum output, commonly expressed in megawatts, that generating equipment can supply to system load, adjusted for ambient conditions. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

2. Amend page 12, following line 21, after by inserting:

“ (a) “Nameplate capacity” means the maximum rated output, commonly expressed in megawatts, of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer, and usually indicated on a nameplate physically attached to the generator. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

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


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

1. Amend page 14, line 11, after “coal” by inserting “ or any resource produced using forced labor or child labor in violation of international standards ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 14, line 11, after “coal.” by inserting “ Renewable energy resource does not include any resource manufactured or distributed using petroleum, nuclear, natural gas, or coal. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 6, following line 22, by inserting:

“ ( iii ) Is a reciprocating internal combustion engine placed in service to facilitate the retirement of coal-fired generation located in the Upper Peninsula before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subparagraph. This subparagraph does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050. ” and renumbering the remaining subparagraph.

2. Amend page 16, line 1, after “that” by inserting a comma and “ except as provided in subparagraph ( iii ), ”.

3. Amend page 16, following line 14, by inserting:

“ ( iii ) A reciprocating internal combustion engine placed in service to facilitate the retirement of coal-fired generation located in the Upper Peninsula before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subparagraph. This subparagraph does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 6, line 20, after “ 51. ” by striking out the balance of the subparagraph.

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


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

1. Amend page 6, line 11, by striking out all of subparagraph ( ii ) and renumbering the remaining subparagraphs.

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


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

1. Amend page 14, line 10, after “ polymers, ” by striking out “ tires, tire-derived fuel, ”.

2. Amend page 16, line 27, after “ biomass ” by striking out “ with tires or tire-derived fuel ”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Aiyash moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-5) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

1. Amend page 17, line 13, after “municipal” by striking” wastewater” and inserting “solid waste”.

2. Amend page 18, line 4, after “municipal” by inserting “solid”

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


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

1. Amend page 15, line 27, after “nuclear,” by striking out “natural gas,”.

2. Amend page 17, following line 13, by inserting:

“ ( ix ) Natural gas. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 6, line 14, by striking all of subparagraph ( ii ) and renumbering the remaining subparagraphs.

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


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

1. Amend page 34, line 29, after “ thereafter. ” by inserting “ A renewable energy system described in section 11(j) ( iii ) shall, by January 1, 2035, file a decommissioning plan with the county in which the facility is located detailing its plans to retire and decommission the facility not later than January 1, 2040. ”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text: Rep. Posthumus requested a ruling of the Chair on based on the criteria for a conflict of interest under section 522 and 232(6) of Mason’s Manual, I am challenging the propriety of vote being cast on this bill by the member of the 38th district. I request a ruling from the chair regarding whether the member from the 38th House district should be allowed to vote on this bill.


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

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


evidence_text: Rep. Kunse, under Rule 31, made the following statement:


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