evidence_text:
Senator Irwin, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against adoption of the amendments offered by Senator Albert to Senate Bill No. 166 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendments be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 49, following line 19, by inserting:

“ Sec 16b. (1) For the 2025-2026 school year only, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $25,000,000.00 from the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11 to address chronic absenteeism in buildings that have a chronic absenteeism rate of 20% or more. All of the following apply to money paid under this section:

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

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

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

(2) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department. ” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

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


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendment:


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 350, line 6, after “ allocated ” by striking out “ $100.00 ” and inserting “ $13,744,600.00 ” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Bellino offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 215, line 14, after “fund” by inserting “ and an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the general fund ” and adjusting the totals in section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.

2. Amend page 226, line 5, after “the” by striking out “allocation” and inserting “ state school aid fund money allocated ”.

3. Amend page 226, line 7, after “only” by inserting a comma and “ and from the general fund money allocated under subsection (1), there is allocated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 only ”.

4. Amend page 226, line 9, after “to” by striking out “educators” and inserting “ certificated public school and nonpublic school teachers ”.

5. Amend page 226, line 10, after “to” by striking out “educators” and inserting “ certificated public school and nonpublic school teachers ”.

6. Amend page 226, line 11, after “additional” by inserting “ public and nonpublic ”.

7. Amend page 226, line 11, after “school” by striking out “educators” and inserting “ certificated teachers ”.

8. Amend page 226, line 12, after “certificated” by inserting “ public school and nonpublic school ”.

9. Amend page 226, line 15, after “the” by striking out approved and inserting “ department-approved ”.

10. Amend page 226, line 18, after “The” by striking out approved and inserting “ department-approved ”.

11. Amend page 226, line 19, after “3” by inserting “ certificated public school or nonpublic school ”.

12. Amend page 226, line 21, after “1” by inserting “ certificated public school or nonpublic school ”.

13. Amend page 226, line 21, after “The” by striking out approved and inserting “ department-approved ”.

14. Amend page 226, line 22, after “remaining” by inserting “ public school and nonpublic ”.

15. Amend page 226, line 24, after “The” by striking out approved and inserting “ department-approved ”.

16. Amend page 226, line 26, after the second “the” by inserting “ public school and nonpublic”.

17. Amend page 226, line 27, after “(10),” by inserting “the department shall approve”.

18. Amend page 226, line 28, after “LETRS” by striking out “ is ” and inserting “as”.

19. Amend page 227, line 1, after “provides” by inserting “ certificated public school teachers, nonpublic school teachers, and other public school and nonpublic school” .

20. Amend page 227, line 6, after “direct” by inserting “certificated public school teachers, nonpublic school teachers, and other public school and nonpublic school”.

21. Amend page 227, line 12, after “for” by inserting “certificated public school teachers, nonpublic school teachers, other public school and nonpublic school”.

22. Amend page 227, line 12, after “educators” by inserting a comma.

23. Amend page 227, line 12, after “and” by inserting “ public school and nonpublic school” .

24. Amend page 227, line 24, after “Support” by inserting “ certificated public school teachers, nonpublic school teachers, and other public school and nonpublic school ”.

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


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:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 49, following line 19, by inserting:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


evidence_text:
Senators Theis and Albert, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 166 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 Damoose , Lindsey, Albert, Theis, Moss, Geiss, Irwin, McBroom and Bellino asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


activity_role: recess

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 12:45 p.m.

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:46 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 172

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 13, following line 26, by inserting:

“Mine repairs and renewal 13,000,000”

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

2. Amend page 35, following line 11, by inserting:

“ ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 1201. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for mine repairs and renewal shall be awarded to a city with a population of between 800 and 900 and in a county with a population of between 11,000 and 12,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census, that wants to renew a local mine with a passive abatement system.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for mine repairs and renewal are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to aid in the repair and renewal of a mine with a passive abatement system.

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

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $13,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2030.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Theis, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 172 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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 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 Klinefelt as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee of the Whole recess subject to the call of the Chairperson.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:17 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 173

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:

Senate Bill No. 173

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Theis offered the following amendments:


evidence_text:
Senator Nesbitt offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 3, line 14, by striking out “119,429,600” and inserting “119,529,600”, and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 61, following line 24, by inserting:

“Sec. 327. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for operations, the department of attorney general shall expend no less than $100,000.00 GF/GP to investigate foreign national voting in Michigan elections.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey 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 Hauck offered the following amendment:


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 37, line 9, by striking out all of subsection (d).

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 56, line 22, by striking out “Sec. 314. The department of attorney general may spend not more than $2,697,100.00 of the funds appropriated in part 1 from the lawsuit settlement proceeds fund for the payment of 1 or more of the following:

(a) Court judgements, orders, settlements, arbitration awards or other administrative decisions.

(b) Attorney fees, litigation costs, or investigation costs incurred by the office of the governor, the department of attorney general, the governor, the attorney general, a department, an agency, or a principal officer of a department, when acting in an official capacity.”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 8, following line 3, by striking out lines 4 through line 1 of page 13 and inserting the following:

“ Sec. 104. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

Full-time equated unclassified positions 10.0

Full-time equated classified positions 86.2

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 9,337,100

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 9,337,100

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues 0

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues 0

Total private revenues 0

Total other state restricted revenues 0

State general fund/general purpose $ 9,337,100

(2) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OPERATIONS

Full-time equated unclassified positions 10.0

Full-time equated classified positions 86.2

Unclassified salaries–FTEs 8.0 $ 1,621,800

Governor 159,300

Lieutenant governor 111,600

Executive office–FTEs 86.2 7,444,400

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 9,337,100

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose $ 9,337,100

Sec. 105. LEGISLATURE

(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 231,881,000

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 7,334,800

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 224,546,200

Federal revenues:

Total federal revenues

Special revenue funds:

Total local revenues

Total private revenues $ 467,700

Total other state restricted revenues 7,898,400

State general fund/general purpose $ 216,180,100

(2) LEGISLATURE

Senate $ 50,540,800

Senate automated data processing 3,194,200

Senate fiscal agency 4,736,300

House of representatives 74,223,800

House automated data processing 3,194,200

House fiscal agency 4,736,300

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 140,625,600

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose $ 140,625,600

(3) LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Independent citizens redistricting commission $ 2,992,300

Legislative corrections ombudsman 1,585,800

Legislative council 16,472,500

Legislative service bureau automated data processing 3,712,100

Michigan veterans facility ombudsman 368,600

National association dues 703,700

Sentencing commission 100

Tribal legislative liaison 500,000

Worker’s compensation 177,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 26,512,200

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose $ 26,512,200

(4) LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Actuarially determined contribution $ 100

General nonretirement expenses 6,280,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 6,280,200

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Court fees 1,461,400

State general fund/general purpose $ 4,818,800

(5) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Binsfeld Office Building and other properties $ 9,865,000

Cora Anderson Building 6,825,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 16,690,000

Appropriated from:

State general fund/general purpose $ 16,690,000

(6) STATE CAPITOL HISTORIC SITE

Bond/lease obligations $ 100

General operations 6,574,100

Restoration, renewal, and maintenance 3,961,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 10,535,300

Appropriated from:

Special revenue funds:

Private – gifts and bequests 467,700

Capitol historic site fund 3,961,100

State general fund/general purpose $ 6,106,500

(7) OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

Unclassified positions--FTEs $ 433,500

Field operations 30,804,200

GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 31,237,700

Appropriated from:

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

IDG, commercial mobile radio system emergency telephone fund 44,900

IDG, contract audit administration fees 77,000

IDG, deferred compensation funds 110,800

IDG, emp ben div postemployment life insurance benefit 23,000

IDG from LEO, self-insurers security fund 97,000

IDG from MDHHS, human services 37,400

IDG from MDLARA, liquor purchase revolving fund 116,900

IDG from MDMVA, Michigan veterans facility authority 105,000

IDG from MDOT, comprehensive transportation fund 47,100

IDG from MDOT, Michigan transportation fund 382,400

IDG from MDOT , state aeronautics fund 37,000

IDG from MDOT, state trunkline fund 888,300

IDG, legislative retirement system 31,900

IDG , Michigan economic development corporation 152,800

IDG, Michigan education trust fund 67,000

IDG, Michigan finance authority 321,900

IDG , Michigan justice training commission fund 50,000

IDG, Michigan strategic fund 238,500

IDG, office of retirement services 1,019,600

IDG, other restricted funding sources 26,400

IDG, state sponsored group insurance fund 84,700

IDG, single audit act 3,375,200

Special revenue funds:

21st century jobs trust fund 116,800

Brownfield development fund 34,200

Game and fish protection account 38,000

MDTMB, civil service commission 215,400

Michigan state housing development authority fees 137,600

Michigan veterans’ trust fund 2,000

Michigan veterans’ trust fund income and assessments 23,000

Motor transport revolving fund 8,900

Office services revolving fund 12,300

State disbursement unit, office of child support 69,400

State services fee fund 1,804,600

Waterways account 13,700

State general fund/general purpose $ 21,427,000 ”

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

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


evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendment:


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 19, line 21, after “137.0” by striking out “50,080,400” and inserting “75,080,400” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

2. Amend page 93, following line 15, by inserting:

“Sec. 827a. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan public safety communications system, $25,000,000.00 shall be used for matching grants to local units of government for the construction of new public safety communication towers. The Michigan public safety communications system (MPSCS) shall coordinate with the department of treasury to develop a grant program for this purpose. The grant program must be structured as follows:

(a) Grants shall be awarded to local units of government on a competitive basis. The MPSCS shall have the authority to review applications and select grant recipients from applications received.

(b) In order to be eligible for a grant under this section, a local unit of government must commit $1.00 for every $1.00 of grant funding received for the purposes described in subsection (1).

(c) The department of treasury shall administer the payment of grants on behalf of the MPSCS. The department of treasury shall expend not more than 1% of the funds allocated in part 1 for public safety facility grants for administrative purposes.

(2) The MPSCS shall develop and post a grant application on a publicly accessible page of the department website no later than November 15, 2025.

(3) The MPSCS must set a deadline for receipt of applications of December 31, 2025. Funds must be awarded no later than March 15, 2026.

(4) The MPSCS must give priority to areas that have the greatest demonstrated need for communication towers and that demonstrate the ability to meet the matching requirement in subsection (1)(b).

(5) The unexpended portion of funds appropriated to the Michigan public safety communications system for grants for new public safety communications towers is designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to support the construction of new public safety communications towers by local units of government.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state resources, grants, contracts with service providers, or some combination thereof.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $25,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2030.”

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


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 31, following line 25, by inserting:

“Public safety facility grants 50,000,000”

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

2. Amend page 149, following line 19, by inserting:

“Sec. 991. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public safety facility grants, the department of treasury shall establish and administer a program to provide matching grants to local units of government for the purpose of consolidating or renovating local law enforcement or fire fighter facilities. The grant program must be structured as follows:

(a) Grants shall be awarded to local units of government on a competitive basis. The department of treasury must prioritize demonstrated need and cost savings when selecting grant recipients.

(b) In order to be eligible for a grant under this section, a local unit of government must commit $1.00 for every $1.00 of grant funding received for the purposes described in subsection (1).

(c) The maximum award for a grant shall be $5,000,000.00 per local unit of government.

(d) The department of treasury shall expend not more than 1% of the funds allocated in part 1 for public safety facility grants for administrative purposes.

(2) The department of treasury shall develop and post a grant application on a publicly accessible page of the department website no later than November 15, 2025.

(3) The department of treasury must set a deadline for receipt of applications of December 31, 2025. Funds must be awarded no later than March 15, 2026.

(7) The unexpended portion of funds appropriated for public safety facility grants are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to support the consolidation and renovation of law enforcement and fire department facilities owned and operated by local units of government.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state resources and grants.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $50,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2030.”

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


evidence_text: Senator Theis offered the following amendment:


evidence_text:
Senator Hauck offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 40, following line 13, by inserting:

“Sec. 214. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, information that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the agency’s performance.”

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


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 81, following line 14, by inserting:

“Sec. 723. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the MDOS must update its software to allow for the inclusion of a capital letter anywhere in between the first and last letter of the last name or to make all letters in a last name capital letters, whichever is most cost-efficient. This provision must be applied to all correspondence regarding elections or other voter materials, and state-issued driver licenses, personal identification cards, enhanced driver licenses, or enhanced personal identification cards.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey offered the following amendments:


evidence_text: Senator Lindsey withdrew the amendments.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 173 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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


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


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

Senate Resolution No. 46

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Victory, McCann, Cherry, McBroom, Hertel, Shink, Lauwers , Chang, Anthony, Damoose , Bellino , Huizenga, Bumstead and Daley offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Klinefelt offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senators Huizenga, Theis, Lauwers, Webber, McBroom, Hauck, Victory, Hoitenga, Johnson, Runestad and Nesbitt offered the following resolution:


activity_role: postpone

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that further consideration of the resolution be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Bellino and Anthony 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 2:28 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Sue Shink of the 14th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Daley, Johnson, Lindsey, McBroom, Outman, Runestad , Theis, Victory and Hoitenga be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Cynthia R. Neeley, from the 70th District, offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Pohutsky moved that the House adjourn.

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


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


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Nesbitt and McBroom be temporarily excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Johnson, Lindsey and Outman be excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.


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

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:

Senate Bill No. 303

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 10:03 a.m.


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

Senate Resolution No. 49

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


evidence_text: Senators Brinks and Nesbitt offered the following resolution:


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

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


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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:25 a.m.


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

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


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


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

Senate Resolution No. 50

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


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


evidence_text: Senator Theis, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 50.


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


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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:46 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Farhat, Foreman, Hope and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Rep. Phil Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of House Bill No. 4267 , made the following statement:


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4371 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4329 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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

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

(a) House Bill No. 4264.

(b) House Bill No. 4446.

(c) House Bill No. 4447.

(d) House Bill No. 4448.

(e) House Bill No. 4449.

(f) House Bill No. 4450.

(g) House Bill No. 4451.

(h) House Bill No. 4452.

(i) House Bill No. 4453.

(j) House Bill No. 4454.

(k) House Bill No. 4455.

( l ) House Bill No. 4456.

(m) House Bill No. 4457.

(n) House Bill No. 4458.”.

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


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

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

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

(a) House Bill No. 4478.

(b) House Bill No. 4479.”.

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


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 34 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4488 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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

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

(a) Senate Bill No. 166.

(b) Senate Bill No. 167.

(c) Senate Bill No. 168.”.

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


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

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

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

(a) House Bill No. 4435.

(b) House Bill No. 4436.

(c) House Bill No. 4437.

(d) House Bill No. 4438.

(e) House Bill No. 4439.

(f) House Bill No. 4440.

(g) House Bill No. 4441.

(h) House Bill No. 4442.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Resolution No. 71 of the 103rd Legislature is adopted.”.

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


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

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

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

(a) House Bill No. 4313.

(b) House Bill No. 4314.

(c) House Bill No. 4315.

(d) House Bill No. 4316.

(e) House Bill No. 4317.

(f) House Bill No. 4318.

(g) House Bill No. 4319.

(h) House Bill No. 4320.

(i) House Bill No. 4321.

(j) House Bill No. 4322.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Prestin, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, Morgan, Outman, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Witwer offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Grant, Breen, Dievendorf, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Wegela, Wilson, Witwer, Wooden and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Coffia, Rheingans, Arbit, Brenda Carter, Price, Roth, Wooden, Longjohn, Alexander, Breen, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, MacDonell, Morgan, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Maddock offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on what would constitute something to be out of order and for debate to be stopped.


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on not being allowed to impugn members in this Chamber.


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on how although bills are referenced in this resolution, we are not allowed to talk about the content of the bills.


evidence_text: Reps. Carra, Fox, DeSana, Maddock and Schriver offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Pavlov moved that the House adjourn.

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


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

House Bill No. 4345, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2023 PA 103.

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


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

House Bill No. 4345

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 10:04 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, May 22, it stand adjourned until Thursday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on Thursday, May 29, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5

Senate Resolution No. 51

Senate Resolution No. 52

Senate Resolution No. 53

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 concurrent resolution:

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5

The motion prevailed.


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


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

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


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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:49 a.m.


evidence_text: Senators Damoose , Bumstead, Hoitenga , Hauck and McBroom offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senator Victory offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Wojno offered the following resolution:


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


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


evidence_text: Senator 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 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 McCann as Chairperson.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:23 a.m.


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

House Bill No. 4345

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 Albert, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4345 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Hoitenga 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 adjourn.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

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


evidence_text: Reps. DeBoyer and Bollin offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on what rule or Mason’s Manual is required to pass a Resolution to introduce legal action against a department or agency of this state.


evidence_text: Rep. Xiong, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Mentzer, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Reps. Harris, Alexander, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, Rheingans, Rigas and Rogers offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Frisbie, Andrews, Alexander, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, MacDonell, Rheingans, Rogers and Wilson offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 3, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Paquette moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:30 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of all Senators admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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 10:03 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Albert presented the history of “Taps,” and Sergeant Schwallier sounded “Taps.”


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Edwards and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. DeBoer, Hoadley and Wozniak be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. DeSana, Schriver, Markkanen, Jaime Greene, Maddock, Fox and Smit offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Alexander, Fox and Rheingans offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Paiz moved that the House adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Senator Ruth A. Johnson of the 24th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 69, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d.

Senate Bill No. 70, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 115.

House Bill No. 4003, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073b.

House Bill No. 4046, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the bills be referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services.

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:20 a.m.


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

Senate Resolution No. 54

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


evidence_text: Senator McMorrow offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Witwer, Fox, Kunse, Lightner, Longjohn, MacDonell, Myers-Phillips, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss, Wilson, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Cavitt, Alexander, Fox, Lightner, MacDonell, Paiz, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4420 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


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


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


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

1. Amend page 8, line 28, after “infraction” by striking out the period and inserting “and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00.”.

The motion was seconded and the amendment 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 3, after “ least ” by striking out “ 2 ” and inserting “ 3 ”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Outman moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:00 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
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 Polehanki as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:13 a.m.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Andrews, Hoadley, St. Germaine and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Borton , Alexander, Fox, Paiz and Schuette offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Wozniak, Alexander, Fox, Lightner, Paiz and Schuette offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Farhat 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: Reps. Conlin , MacDonell and Paiz offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved to suspend that portion of Rule 40 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. O’Neal moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:55 p.m.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Daley, Hoitenga, Lindsey, McBroom, Runestad and Victory be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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:

Senate Bill No. 132

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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, 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 10:14 a.m.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:31 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Edward McBroom of the 38th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator 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 10:05 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 285

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Daley, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 285.


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


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

Senate Resolution No. 55

Senate Resolution No. 56

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


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


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


evidence_text: Senator Bellino offered the following resolution:


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


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:02 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Joseph G. Pavlov, from the 64th District, offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4434 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4246 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Reps. Price and Martus moved that their names be removed as co-sponsors of the bill.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Woolford, Robinson, Hoadley, DeBoyer, Maddock, Alexander and Fox offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Schriver, Maddock, Pavlov, Wortz, DeSana, DeBoyer, Woolford, Fox, BeGole, Frisbie, Cavitt and Jaime Greene offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Andrews, Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox, Paiz, Rheingans and Weiss offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4576 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4577 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4578 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Neyer moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:35 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senator McBroom 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 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 Santana as Chairperson.


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

Senate Resolution No. 57

Senate Resolution No. 58

Senate Resolution No. 59

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


evidence_text: Senator Bumstead offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Lindsey and Outman offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:


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


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Jerry Neyer , from the 92nd District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Edwards, Neeley, Paiz and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Aragona , Woolford, Hoadley, Borton , Prestin , Bierlein , Kelly, Schuette, DeBoyer , Bruck, Alexander and MacDonell offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Foreman, Brixie , Tyrone Carter, Glanville, Weiss and Herzberg be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 17, line 14, after “ salts, ” by striking out “ and ”.

2. Amend page 17, line 15, after “ concentration, ” by inserting “ microplastics, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for which the department has established maximum contaminant levels in rules promulgated under the safe drinking water act, 1976 PA 399, MCL 325.1001 to 325.1023, ”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Hoadley 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. Wooden moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 5, after “ (2) ” by striking out “ Not ” and inserting “ Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5), not ”.

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

“ (5) If a registered elector has failed to vote for 8 years or more, but the secretary of state determines that the registered elector has any of the following, the secretary of state shall not send the return card and notice required under subsection (2) to that registered elector:

(a) A current operator’s or chauffeur’s license issued under the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.

(b) A current enhanced driver license issued under the enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act, 2008 PA 23, MCL 28.301 to 28.308.

(c) A current official state personal identification card issued under 1972 PA 222, MCL 28.291 to 28.300.

(d) A current enhanced official state personal identification card issued under the enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act, 2008 PA 23, MCL 28.301 to 28.308. ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “ for ” by striking out “ 8 ” and inserting “ 16 ”.

2. Amend page 2, line 7, after “ for ” by striking out “ 8 ” and inserting “ 16 ”.

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


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4463 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4394 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4395 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4192 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4257 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4265 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4356 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Markkanen 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. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4579 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979” by amending sections 201, 204, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 210, 210b, 210d, 212, 217, 217a, 217b, 222, 229a, and 230 (MCL 388.1801, 388.1804, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1810, 388.1810b, 388.1810d, 388.1812, 388.1817, 388.1817a, 388.1817b, 388.1822, 388.1829a, and 388.1830), sections 201, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 217, 217b, 222, 229a, and 230 as amended by 2024 PA 120, section 204 as amended by 2012 PA 201, section 210 as amended and section 210d as added by 2015 PA 85, section 210b as amended by 2021 PA 86, section 212 as amended by 2016 PA 249, and section 217a as added by 2023 PA 103, and by adding sections 217d, 217e, 217f, 217g, 217h, and 217i; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4580 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 17, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns Tuesday, June 17 it stand adjourned until Wednesday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns Wednesday, June 18 it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Myers-Phillips moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:45 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Mallory McMorrow of the 8th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that Senator Anthony be temporarily excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.


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


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

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:

Senate Bill No. 106

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 10:04 a.m.


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

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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:24 a.m.


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

Senate Resolution No. 57

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:19 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 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of all Senators admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:34 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 3:00 p.m. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:05 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Bellino 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 3:08 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:51 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 424, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 8c (MCL 28.724, 28.725, and 28.728c), sections 4 and 5 as amended by 2020 PA 295 and section 8c as amended by 2011 PA 18.

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


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

Senate Bill No. 73

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. 424

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 Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:

Senate Bill No. 424

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:

Senate Bill No. 424

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Resolution No. 60

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


evidence_text: Senators Cavanagh and Camilleri offered the following resolution:


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


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


evidence_text: Senators Anthony and Nesbitt 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 2:01 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Matt Maddock, from the 51st District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Tyrone Carter, Grant, Whitsett and Wilson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Woolford, Kunse, Schuette, Robinson, Hoadley, DeBoyer, Tate, Meerman, Alexander, Fox and Witwer offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4493 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 128.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on the germaneness of an outside event and if it should be included in debate.


evidence_text:
Rep. Mueller moved that the House adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Senator Jim Runestad of the 23rd District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 216

Senate Bill No. 217

Senate Bill No. 106

Senate Bill No. 73

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


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

Senate Resolution No. 61

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


evidence_text: Senators Shink, Chang and McMorrow offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text: Senator Bellino 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 11:38 a.m.


evidence_text: Rep. John Fitzgerald, from the 83rd District, offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Pohutsky, McFall, Arbit, Weiss, Rheingans, Martus, Breen and Paiz offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Mueller 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 given immediate effect.

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Morgan moved that the House adjourn.

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


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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 Webber as Chairperson.


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 288

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Polehanki offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-1).

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


evidence_text:
Senator Bellino , under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 225 and 226 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 225 be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Lindsey, Bellino and Theis, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 331.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator McMorrow asked and was granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad , under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 331 and 332 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 331 be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

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 Runestad , under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4090 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “to” by inserting “places of worship and”.

2. Amend page 2, line 10, after “a” by inserting “place of religious worship or a”.

3. Amend page 2, line 11, after “a” by inserting “place of religious worship or a”.

4. Amend page 2, line 23, after the second “or” by inserting “entering, remaining in, or leaving a place of religious worship, or”

5. Amend page 2, line 24, after “facility” by inserting “or place of religious worship”.

6. Amend page 2, line 26, after “services” by inserting “or because a place of religious worship is a place of religious worship”.

7. Amend page 5, line 1, after “a” by inserting “place of religious worship or a”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 6, after “means” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting a colon and:

“( i ) Except as provided in subparagraph ( ii ) and subject to subparagraph ( iii ), to knowingly and intentionally engage in conduct that would place a reasonable individual in fear of imminent bodily harm to the individual’s self or to another individual, so long as such fear is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.

( ii ) Mere presence, verbal expression, or conduct protected under section 5 of article I of the state constitution of 1963 and the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States does not, without more, constitute intimidation.

( iii ) This subsection must not be construed to prohibit constitutionally protected activity, including peaceful picketing or other expressive conduct, unless such activity is undertaken with the specific intent to place another individual in fear of imminent bodily harm.”.

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


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


evidence_text:
Senator Runestad offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 6, line 2, after “ to ” by inserting “ place of religious worship or ”.

2. Amend page 6, line 6, after “ to ” by inserting “ place of religious worship or ”.

3. Amend page 6, line 12, after “ to ” by inserting “ place of religious worship or ”.

4. Amend page 6, line 16, after “ to ” by inserting “ place of religious worship or ”.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Bellino , under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 154 and 155 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 154 be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 235

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

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


evidence_text: Senator Bellino offered the following substitute:


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

1. Amend page 2, line 27, after “biomass” by inserting “and that is not derived from a source facility that also sells to manufacturers of high fructose corn syrup”.

The amendment to the substitute was not adopted.


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


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

Senate Resolution No. 62

Senate Resolution No. 64

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


evidence_text: Senators McCann, Wojno , Klinefelt , Chang, Cavanagh and McMorrow offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Webber offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Cherry offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.


evidence_text:
Senator Bellino , under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 64 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the resolution be printed as his reasons for voting “no”.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Cherry, McCann, Shink, Moss, Bayer, Runestad , Santana, Hauck, Irwin and McMorrow asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


evidence_text:
Senator Theis moved that Senators Lauwers and Daley be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:35 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Jasper Ryan Martus, from the 69th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Bruck, Coffia, Edwards, Herzberg, Neeley and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 166

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Roth, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers and Weiss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Schuette, Pavlov, Bierlein, Beson, Wozniak, Schmaltz, BeGole, Roth, Schriver, Carra, St. Germaine, Aragona, Hoadley, Kunse, DeBoyer, Frisbie, Woolford, Kelly, Fairbairn, Alexander and Fox offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 8:15 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Sue Shink of the 14th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Brinks, Cavanagh, Chang 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 the Senate recess until 12:45 p.m.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:32 a.m.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:47 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 Wojno as Chairperson.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:43 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:57 p.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. 397

Senate Bill No. 398

Senate Bill No. 399

Senate Bill No. 400

Senate Bill No. 401

Senate Bill No. 402

Senate Bill No. 403

Senate Bill No. 404

Senate Bill No. 405

Senate Bill No. 414

Senate Bill No. 415

Senate Bill No. 304

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 3:12 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 46

Senate Bill No. 266

Senate Bill No. 269

Senate Bill No. 158

Senate Bill No. 159

Senate Bill No. 54

Senate Bill No. 319

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Irwin offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-2).

The substitute was adopted, 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 3:29 p.m.