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

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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “ coli ” by striking out “ due to a discharge of sewage from a combined sewer overflow event or a sanitary sewer overflow event, ” and inserting a comma.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Linting, Thompson, Robinson, Schriver, Schuette, Steckloff, Bierlein and Rogers offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Young, Rheingans, MacDonell, Morgan and Weiss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Rep. Paiz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of House Bill No. 4124 , made the following statement:


evidence_text: Rep. Paiz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of House Bill Nos. 4125-4129 , 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. Brixie, 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. 4642 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


activity_role: adjourn

evidence_text:
Rep. Herzberg moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:50 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


activity_role: recess

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

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


evidence_text:
Senator 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 Shink as Chairperson.


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

Senate Bill No. 133

Senate Bill No. 423

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Runestad, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 133.


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

Senate Resolution No. 84

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7

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


evidence_text: Senator Damoose 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 Brinks offered the following concurrent resolution:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senator Klinefelt be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Nesbitt 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 not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.

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

The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 289 Yeas—18

Anthony Chang McCann Santana

Bayer Cherry McMorrow Shink

Brinks Geiss Moss Singh

Camilleri Hertel Polehanki Wojno

Cavanagh Irwin

Nays—16

Albert Damoose Lauwers Runestad

Bellino Hauck Lindsey Theis

Bumstead Hoitenga Nesbitt Victory

Daley Huizenga Outman Webber

Excused—3

Johnson Klinefelt McBroom

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Geiss

Senators Chang and Moss were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

Point of Order

Senator Lauwers raised the Point of Order that the concurrent resolution was not adopted because a majority of the members elected and serving did not vote “yea.”


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.


activity_role: postpone

evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Point of Order be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Albert, Runestad, Theis, Lindsey, Bellino and Nesbitt, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.


evidence_text:
Senators Albert, Runestad, Theis, Lindsey and Nesbitt moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the resolution be printed as their reasons for voting “no”.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators Camilleri, Shink, Damoose , McMorrow, Bayer, McCann, Irwin, Brinks, Nesbitt and Albert asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Steckloff, Witwer, Lightner, Mentzer, Brenda Carter, Kelly, Robinson, Roth, Wegela, Pohutsky, Thompson, Linting, Schriver, Breen, Price, Bruck, Brixie, Dievendorf, Fox, Glanville, Longjohn, MacDonell, McFall, Paiz, Rheingans and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Rheingans, Brixie, Glanville, McFall, Paiz and Young offered the following resolution:


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

The motion did not prevail, 3/5 of the members present not voting therefor.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Farhat 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. Robinson moved to substitute (H-1) the concurrent resolution as follows:

Substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.

A concurrent resolution urging the United States Congress to immediately reopen the federal government by passing a clean continuing resolution.

Whereas, The United States government has been shut down for more than 29 days, marking the second longest shutdown in our nation’s history; and

Whereas, The damaging impacts of the federal government shutdown are being felt across Michigan. Shutdowns result in most federal workers being furloughed or required to work without pay, and there are around 56,000 federal workers across our state. This prolonged shutdown could result in thousands of families struggling to make ends meet; and

Whereas, Our 1.3 million active-duty military personnel are bravely protecting and serving our country, not knowing if they will receive their next paycheck; and

Whereas, The shutdown disrupts critical services, such as food assistance programs, likely causing immediate and lasting harm: seniors will skip meals, children will go hungry, individuals with disabilities will have to pick between medication and eating, families will be forced to choose between putting food on the table and paying rent, and resource-strained communities will struggle with increased demand on food banks and emergency services; and

Whereas, There have now been 13 blocked attempts to reopen the federal government; and

Whereas, From 2021 to 2024, there were 13 separate short-term funding measures enacted by Congress; and

Whereas, Members of Congress who continue to allow this shutdown to persist should recognize these real and immediate harms and understand that partisan disagreements should not come at the expense of the American people. Differences in policy and spending priorities can and should be debated after reopening the government; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan has demonstrated the ability to prioritize people over politics. Despite deep differences in spending priorities, the Representatives and Senators of the Michigan Legislature worked together to reconfigure state budgets and delivered greater value for taxpayers while achieving earmark reform and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse; and

Whereas, Michigan’s leaders have shown that this important work can continue while the government is operating. By adopting a temporary stopgap measure, Michigan was able to pass a responsible, bipartisan, and balanced budget that reduced spending from the previous year without jeopardizing vital public services; and

Whereas, No one wins in a government shutdown. Every day that the federal government remains closed is another day of unnecessary hardship for American families, public servants, and communities across the nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we urge the United States Congress to take immediate action to reopen the federal government by passing a clean continuing resolution and to do right by the American people; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, 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 Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 596 .

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Kunse moved to substitute (H-3) the Senate substitute (S-4).

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Xiong moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-4), as substituted (H-3), as follows:

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

“Enacting section 2. 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. 596.

(b) House Bill No. 5193.

(c) House Bill No. 5194.

(d) House Bill No. 5195.”.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Conlin moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-4), as substituted (H-3), as follows:

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

“Enacting section 2. (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. 596.

(b) House Bill No. 4758.

(c) House Bill No. 4759.

(2) This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Resolution No. 152 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. Young, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:


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

1. Amend page 1, line 3, after “ item. ” by striking out the balance of the page through “ date. ” on line 1 of page 2.

2. Amend page 2, line 2, after “ item ” by inserting “ in accordance with this section and ”.

3. Amend page 2, line 3, after “ 364a. ” by inserting “ A request for a legislatively directed spending item does not carry over to a subsequent budget cycle and must be submitted each budget cycle to be considered. ”.

4. Amend page 3, line 1, after “ least ” by striking out “ 10 ” and inserting “ 60 calendar ”.

5. Amend page 4, line 2, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (9) ” and inserting “ (7)(e) ”.

6. Amend page 4, line 17, after “ agreement. ” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “ The auditor general shall, at no additional cost to the department or state department or agency, evaluate the management of legislatively directed spending items as part of the auditor general’s annual financial audits of state agencies. ”.

7. Amend page 5, line 7, after “ state ” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting a period.

8. Amend page 5, following line 16, by inserting:

“ (e) If the recipient is a nonprofit corporation, that the nonprofit corporation submit the recipient’s internal revenue service form 990, 990-EZ, or other 990-series return for the most recent tax year to the department. ”.

9. Amend page 5, line 21, by striking out all of subsection (9) and renumbering the remaining subsections.

10. Amend page 5, line 29, after “ do ” by striking out “ both ” and inserting “ all ”.

11. Amend page 5, following line 29, by inserting:

“ (a) Disburse, in whole or in part, a legislatively directed spending item to a recipient only after the recipient has provided sufficient documentation, as determined by the department or state department or agency, to the department or state department or agency for a corresponding and valid expenditure that is in accord with the purpose of the legislatively directed spending item. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

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

“ (c) Not later than 30 calendar days after taking action under subsection (7)(d), notify each member of the legislature who holds a leadership position. ”.

13. Amend page 6, line 20, by striking out all of subparagraph ( ii ) and inserting:

“ ( ii ) The chair of the senate or house of representatives appropriations committee. ”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Harris moved that the House adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Senator Michael Webber of the 9th District offered the following invocation:


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


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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony and Brinks 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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, 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 10:58 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:48 a.m.


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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Lauwers withdrew his Point of Order.


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


activity_role: reconsider

evidence_text: Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the concurrent resolution was adopted. The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 182, entitled

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

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:

Senate Bill No. 182

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 12:14 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. 182

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. 182

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the previous question be ordered. The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Hoitenga be excused from the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

House Bill No. 4420

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:51 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Tonya Myers-Phillips, from the 7th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Coffia, Farhat, Grant, Rheingans, Weiss and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Bierlein and Schriver be excused from today’s session.

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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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

“ (5) In addition to the money deposited in the state school aid fund under section 25, from the collections of the tax imposed at a rate of 4% under this act, an amount equal to the revenue lost to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of the amendatory act that added this subsection must be deposited into the state school aid fund. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

2. Amend page 4, following line 6, by inserting:

“ (g) “State school aid fund” means the state school aid fund established in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963. ”.

3. Amend page 4, line 9, by removing enacting section 2 from the bill.

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


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

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

“ (5) In addition to the money distributed to cities, villages, and townships under section 25(2), from the collections of the tax imposed at the rate of 4% under this act, an amount equal to the revenue lost to cities, villages, and townships resulting from the enactment of the amendatory act that added this subsection must be distributed to cities, villages, and townships pursuant to the Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971, 1971 PA 140, MCL 141.901 to 141.921.” and renumbering the remaining subsection .

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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

“ (6) In addition to the money deposited in the state school aid fund under section 21, from the money received and collected under this act for the state share, an amount equal to the revenue lost to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of the amendatory act that added this subsection must be deposited into the state school aid fund. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

2. Amend page 5, following line 14, by inserting:

“ (k) “State school aid fund” means the state school aid fund established in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963. ”.

3. Amend page 5, line 21, by removing enacting section 3 from the bill.

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


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

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

“ (6) In addition to the money received and collected under this act for the local community stabilization share under section 21(4), an amount equal to the revenue lost to the local community stabilization share resulting from the enactment of the amendatory act that added this subsection must be transmitted to the authority for deposit in the treasury of the authority, to be disbursed by the authority only as authorized under the local community stabilization authority act, 2014 PA 86, MCL 123.1341 to 123.1362. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

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 that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Pavlov 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. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4073 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 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act” by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60.

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. 4421 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. 4861 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. 4840 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text: Reps. VanWoerkom, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Kelly, Longjohn, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Rigas, Rogers, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Price, Mentzer, Arbit, Pohutsky, Dievendorf, Brenda Carter, Longjohn, Coffia, Tsernoglou, Koleszar, MacDonell, Young, Hope, Puri, Rheingans, Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Witwer, Martus, Fitzgerald, Breen, Glanville and Rogers offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Jaime Greene moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:30 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Jason Woolford, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that Reps. Coffia , Conlin, Grant, Herzberg, Hoskins, Neeley, Rheingans, Schriver, Steckloff and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Martus, Hope, Andrews, Paiz, Longjohn, Skaggs, Breen, Glanville, MacDonell , Miller, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Xiong offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Fitzgerald, Pohutsky , Glanville, Miller, Snyder, Wooden, Witwer, Hope, Byrnes, Breen, Longjohn, Dievendorf, MacDonell , Paiz, Rogers, Weiss and Xiong offered the following resolution:


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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 196.

A resolution to demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8( i )(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law.

Whereas, The administration of voter registration for elections for federal office is regulated, in part, at the federal level; and

Whereas, The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( NVRA ) was enacted to “protect the integrity of the electoral process” and “ensure that accurate and current voter registration rolls are maintained,” and this purpose was furthered by the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA), which requires states to conduct voter registration list maintenance “on a regular basis”; and

Whereas, Federal law also imposes transparency requirements related to voter registration. Under Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960, state election officers are required to retain and preserve “all records and papers which come into [their] possession relating to any application, registration, payment of poll tax, or other act requisite to voting” in an election for federal office for a period of 22 months from the date of the election. Section 303 of the Civil Rights Act, 52 U.S.C. § 20703, further provides that any such record “shall, upon demand in writing by the Attorney General or his representative . . . be made available for inspection, reproduction, and copying at the principal office” of the custodian of the record. Furthermore, section 8( i )(1) of the NVRA , 52 U.S.C. § 20507( i )(1), requires each state to maintain for at least two years and make available for public inspection “all records concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters,” with limited exceptions; and

Whereas, The Attorney General of the United States is entitled to certain state election records under these laws and has the power to bring suit against the state to obtain them. Section 303 of the Civil Rights Act expressly requires records relating to voter registration to be made available upon the demand of the Attorney General, and section 401 of the HAVA, 52 U.S.C. § 21111, grants the Attorney General civil enforcement authority for that act. Under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution, these federal requirements take precedence over state laws, even when they conflict. Federal law authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action against a state “to carry out the uniform and nondiscriminatory election technology and administration requirements” of the HAVA, including requirements to conduct voter registration list maintenance in compliance with the NVRA ; and

Whereas, On July 21, 2025, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice wrote a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to request “information regarding the State’s procedures for complying with the statewide voter registration list maintenance provisions of the [ NVRA ] and the voter verification requirements of the [HAVA].” One specific piece of information requested by the Department was “[t]he current electronic copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list.” The United States Department of Justice sent an additional letter to Secretary Benson on August 14, describing the Department’s authority under the NVRA and the HAVA and further requesting an unredacted copy of the statewide voter registration list pursuant to Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960; and

Whereas, On September 2, 2025, the Michigan Department of State provided a partial response to the request of the United States Department of Justice. However, the Michigan Department of State refused to provide an unredacted copy of the statewide voter registration list, instead providing the United States Department of Justice with the public version of our statewide voter registration list, the Qualified Voter File ( QVF ), citing the Michigan Election Law and Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and disputing the United States Department of Justice’s arguments about privacy protections under federal law. The Michigan Department of State reiterated that it would only be providing the public version of the QVF in a further response to the United States Department of Justice on September 9, 2025; and

Whereas, On September 25, 2025, the United States filed suit against the Michigan Secretary of State, seeking an order compelling the state to provide an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list. The federal government has indicated that each registrant’s date of birth and their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number are necessary for the Attorney General of the United States to determine whether Michigan is complying with the voter registration list maintenance requirements of the NVRA and the HAVA; and

Whereas, While the QVF does contain personal information, the United States Department of Justice has provided the Michigan Department of State options for sharing this data in a secure manner. The Department has indicated that the data “will be kept securely and treated consistently with the Privacy Act” of 1974, which provides strong safeguards against improper disclosure of information; and

Whereas, As the state’s chief election officer, the Michigan Secretary of State has a duty to administer and enforce Michigan election laws, including laws on voter registration list maintenance. The United States Department of Justice and the Michigan Department of State thus share a common goal in ensuring that elections held in Michigan are free and fair, which is facilitated by the careful review of voter registration records to confirm they are as accurate and up to date as possible. Compliance with federal law supports this shared goal; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8( i )(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United States.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Phil Green moved that the House adjourn.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Joe Tate, from the 9th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Coffia, Conlin, Edwards, Foreman, Grant, Hoskins, Meerman, Rheingans, Schriver and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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. 134.

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


evidence_text: Reps. DeSana, Jaime Greene, Maddock, Fox, Arbit, Kelly and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Price, Mentzer, Breen, Weiss, Young, Frisbie, McFall, Brenda Carter, Longjohn, Scott, Miller, Arbit, Glanville, Kelly, Paiz, Rogers, Skaggs, Witwer and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Roth, Arbit, Breen, DeSana, Fox, Glanville, Kelly, Miller, Paiz, Paquette, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, Wooden and Young offered the following resolution:


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

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


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

1. Amend page 2, line 28, after “ than ” by striking out “ 20 ” and inserting “ 15 ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 3, line 7, after “ peace ” by striking out “ 20 ” and inserting “ 15 ”.

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


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. Hall, DeBoer, DeSana, Fox, Jaime Greene, Jenkins-Arno and Rigas offered the following resolution:


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

1. Amend page 3, following line 22, by inserting:

“Resolved, That this resolution does not take effect unless the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) Senate Bill No. 182.

(b) House Bill No. 5193.

(c) House Bill No. 5194.

(d) House Bill No. 5195.”.

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


evidence_text: Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on if impugning the motives of a member does not apply to only members of this Chamber, and I believe the members comments could be seen as impugning the motives of the elected Representatives of this state, and ask that that member be called to order.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Glanville moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Fairbairn, Prestin, Beson, Bohnak, Neyer, Rigas, Paquette, Markkanen, Alexander, Cavitt, Martin, VanderWall, Borton, Fox, Miller and Witwer offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. McKinney, Brenda Carter, O’Neal, Hope, Wilson, Wooden, Young, Longjohn, Dievendorf, Morgan, McFall, Snyder, Brixie, Rogers, Liberati, Wegela, MacDonell, Miller and Paiz offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. McFall, Xiong, Brixie, Young, Dievendorf, Neeley, Tate, Weiss, Tsernoglou, Steckloff, Paiz, Scott, Mentzer, Glanville, Wooden, Liberati, Breen and Miller offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4857 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4893 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code” by amending sections 725, 727a, and 729 (MCL 339.725, 339.727a, and 339.729), section 725 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and sections 727a and 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4937 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4926 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5089 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5078 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Frisbie moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:00 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

House Bill No. 5092

Senate Bill No. 199

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


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:33 a.m.


evidence_text: Senators Victory and Daley offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senators Chang, Cavanagh, Bayer and Moss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.

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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Anthony offered the following resolution:


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


evidence_text:
Senator 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 Albert as Chairperson.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:04 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Posthumus, Alexander, Breen, Dievendorf, Fox, Miller and Weiss offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Schriver, Cavitt, DeSana, Maddock, Markkanen, Johnsen, Wozniak, Fox, Woolford, Rigas and Kelly offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Rep. Lightner moved to substitute (H-7) the bill.


evidence_text: Rep. Lightner moved to substitute (H-8) the bill.


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

A bill to protect the safety of certain elected officials and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of certain elected officials and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.

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


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

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

“ ( iii ) The veterinarian is not domiciled in this state or a resident of this state. ”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 370 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 540 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 542 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: Reps. MacDonell, Weiss, Arbit, Coffia, Breen, Mentzer, Paiz, Byrnes, Price, Martus, Brixie, Dievendorf, Morgan, Xiong, McKinney, Rheingans, Young, Hoskins, Miller and Wegela offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Wegela, Farhat, Byrnes, Dievendorf, McFall, Wilson, McKinney, Miller, Pohutsky, Myers-Phillips, Tyrone Carter, Coffia, Rheingans, Liberati and Paiz offered the following resolution:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that when the House adjourns Tuesday, December 2 it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 9, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fox moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Kevin Daley of the 25th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9

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


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


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

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


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


evidence_text: Senator Singh offered the following concurrent resolution:


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

The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, designated Senator Bayer as Chairperson.


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

Senate Bill No. 529

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Moss offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-1).

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


evidence_text:
Senator Irwin offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-3).

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


evidence_text:
Senator Johnson, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 529, 530, and 531 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of Senate Bill No. 529 be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.


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


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

House Bill No. 4135

Senate Bill No. 443

Senate Bill No. 199

House Bill No. 5092

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Klinefelt offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 7, following line 15, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 478 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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


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

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


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


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Anthony offered the following amendments to the House substitute:


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:31 p.m.


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

House Bill No. 5055

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that, if the House of Representatives does not adopt Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9 today, when the Senate adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on Tuesday, November 18, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:23 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator John N. Damoose of the 37th District offered the following invocation:


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Irwin moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guest of Senator Runestad 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 bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 532 Senate Bill No. 616

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


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

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 51f and 711 (MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118.

Senate Bill No. 473, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending sections 9 and 90j (MCL 125.2009 and 125.2090j), section 9 as amended by 2024 PA 117 and section 90j as added by 2017 PA 109, and by adding chapter 8F; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Regulatory Affairs. The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 615, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a.

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 bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government. The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed, 2/3 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. The Senate agreed to the full title.


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 Bellino as Chairperson.


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

Senate Bill No. 685 Senate Bill No. 686 Senate Bill No. 687 Senate Bill No. 688 Senate Bill No. 689 Senate Bill No. 690 Senate Bill No. 699 Senate Bill No. 512 Senate Bill No. 513 Senate Bill No. 532 Senate Bill No. 616

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


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

Senate Bill No. 685

The motion prevailed.


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


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

Senate Bill No. 512

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 616

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:19 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that Senator Polehanki be excused from the balance of today’s session. The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 532

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senators McBroom 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 12:54 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Mark E. Huizenga of the 30th 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 Lauwers moved that Senators Nesbitt, McBroom, Hoitenga, Runestad and Victory be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Cherry, Moss and Polehanki 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 Senators Huizenga and Hauck admittance to the Senate floor.

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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Camilleri 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 11:00 a.m.


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 adjourn.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that Reps. Tyrone Carter, McFall, McKinney, O’Neal, Posthumus, Price, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. St. Germaine 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. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Edwards and Neeley be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4470 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 4822 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


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


evidence_text:
Rep. Foreman moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:00 p.m.


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


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 Lauwers moved that Senators Daley and Nesbitt be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that Senators Brinks, 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 10:12 a.m.


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

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:18 a.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 721

Senate Bill No. 722

Senate Bill No. 723

Senate Bill No. 729

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


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

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


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

Senate Bill No. 700

Senate Bill No. 721

Senate Bill No. 722

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 12:59 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 507

Senate Bill No. 128

Senate Bill No. 267

Senate Bill No. 599

Senate Bill No. 600

Senate Bill No. 601

Senate Bill No. 602

Senate Bill No. 729

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. 232

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 611

Senate Bill No. 612

Senate Bill No. 507

Senate Bill No. 128

Senate Bill No. 267

The motion prevailed.


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


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

Senate Bill No. 721

Senate Bill No. 722

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 1:56 p.m.


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

Senate Bill No. 729

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 700

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Damoose offered the following substitute:


evidence_text: Senator Damoose withdrew the substitute.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 5, line 19, after “ agency. ” by inserting “ A waiver granted under this subdivision does not obligate or encumber the unemployment trust fund for any amount, refund, or obligation due as a result of the requirements of this subdivision. ”.

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


evidence_text: Senators Albert, Irwin, Camilleri 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 recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:49 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. 723

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 3:33 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 723

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Senator Cherry offered the following amendments:


evidence_text:
Senator Bayer offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 37, line 4, after “ plan. ” by striking out “ If a transformational brownfield plan receives more money than allowed under this act or the transformational brownfield plan, the excess must be returned to this state and deposited in the state brownfield redevelopment fund. ” and inserting “ A transformational brownfield plan shall include a profit sharing agreement for any net profits above the amount in the approved transformational brownfield plan. ”.

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


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

Senate Bill No. 213

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, by removing the title from the bill.

2. Amend page 2, line 16, by removing section 9c from the bill.

3. Amend page 8, line 18, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. The Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094, is repealed.

Enacting section 2. 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. 631.

(b) Senate Bill No. 632.

(c) Senate Bill No. 633.

(d) Senate Bill No. 634.

(e) Senate Bill No. 635.

(f) Senate Bill No. 636.

(g) Senate Bill No. 637.

(h) Senate Bill No. 638.

( i ) Senate Bill No. 639.

(j) Senate Bill No. 640.

(k) Senate Bill No. 641.

( l ) Senate Bill No. 642.

(m) Senate Bill No. 643.

(n) Senate Bill No. 644.

(o) Senate Bill No. 645.

(p) Senate Bill No. 646.

(q) Senate Bill No. 647.

(r) Senate Bill No. 648.

(s) Senate Bill No. 649.

(t) Senate Bill No. 650.

(u) Senate Bill No. 651.

(v) Senate Bill No. 652.

(w) Senate Bill No. 653.

(x) Senate Bill No. 654.

(y) Senate Bill No. 655.

(z) Senate Bill No. 656.

(aa) Senate Bill No. 657.

(bb) Senate Bill No. 658.

(cc) Senate Bill No. 659.

(dd) Senate Bill No. 660.

(ee) Senate Bill No. 661.

(ff) Senate Bill No. 662.

(gg) Senate Bill No. 663.

( hh ) Senate Bill No. 664.

(ii) Senate Bill No. 665.

( jj ) Senate Bill No. 666.

(kk) Senate Bill No. 667.

( ll ) Senate Bill No. 668.

(mm) Senate Bill No. 669.

( nn ) Senate Bill No. 670.

( oo ) Senate Bill No. 671.

(pp) Senate Bill No. 672.

( qq ) Senate Bill No. 673.

( rr ) Senate Bill No. 674.

(ss) Senate Bill No. 675.

( tt ) Senate Bill No. 676.

( uu ) Senate Bill No. 677.

( vv ) Senate Bill No. 678.

(ww) Senate Bill No. 679.

(xx) Senate Bill No. 680.

( yy ) Senate Bill No. 681.

( zz ) Senate Bill No. 682.

( aaa ) Senate Bill No. 683.”.

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


evidence_text: Senator McMorrow offered the following substitute:


evidence_text:
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments to the substitute:

1. Amend page 2, line 22, after “ representatives ” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “ for approval. Not later than 45 days after the plan is received, the legislature may reject the plan by concurrent resolution of the legislature adopted by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house. If the plan is not rejected within the 45-day period, the plan is approved. ”.

2. Amend page 2, line 24, after “ and ” by striking out “ submitted ” and inserting “ approved ”.

The amendments to the substitute were not adopted.


evidence_text: Senators 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 McBroom offered the following amendment to the substitute:

1. Amend page 11, line 9, after “ 9c ” by inserting “ and the strategic plan is approved ”.

The amendment to the substitute was not adopted.


evidence_text: Senators Albert, Bellino, Daley, Johnson, Huizenga, Lauwers and Lindsey offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Senators Lauwers 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 4:48 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Jennifer Wortz, from the 35th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Tyrone Carter, Farhat, Foreman, Herzberg, Longjohn, Neeley, O’Neal, Price, Rheingans, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “An act to provide for the recovery or replacement of durable monuments defining the Michigan-Indiana state line; to create a commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 5, 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.315, 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. Maddock 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. BeGole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Arbit, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Skaggs, Rheingans, Young, Martus, Hope, Conlin, O’Neal, Mentzer, MacDonell, Price, Brixie, Pohutsky, Byrnes, McFall, Weiss and Morgan offered the following resolution:


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fox moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Tyrone Carter, Edwards, Longjohn, O’Neal, Price, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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


evidence_text:
Rep. BeGole 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 section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:50 p.m.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 9, line 18, after “ department ” by inserting “ of agriculture and rural development ”.

2. Amend page 9, line 26, after “ department ” by inserting “ of agriculture and rural development ”.

3. Amend page 10, line 1, after “ department ” by inserting “ of agriculture and rural development ”.

4. Amend page 10, line 2, after “ department ” by inserting “ of agriculture and rural development ”.

5. Amend page 10, line 3, after “ department ” by inserting “ of agriculture and rural development ”.

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


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

1. Amend page 3, line 2, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4262 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

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


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

1. Amend page 11, following line 22, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 94 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. Aragona moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 685 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 Senate Bill No. 686 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 687 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 688 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 689 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 690 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 699 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 95 be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority 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. Tyrone Carter 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. Weiss moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text: Reps. Arbit, Rheingans, Morgan, Wegela , Dievendorf, Tsernoglou , Pohutsky , Myers-Phillips, Puri, Coffia , Longjohn, Foreman, Breen, Young, MacDonell , Martus, Hope, Andrews, Paiz, Byrnes, McFall and Wilson offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Reps. Coffia , Miller, McFall, Paiz, Morgan, Witwer, Bierlein, Roth, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Martus, Hope, Breen, Dievendorf, Longjohn, MacDonell and Rheingans offered the following resolution:


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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 228.

A resolution to declare December 15–21, 2025, as Michigan Farmers Suicide Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan agriculture remains a backbone of the state’s economy and rural identity; and

Whereas, Individuals working in farming, forestry, and fishing in Michigan had a suicide rate of 84.5 per 100,000 workers in 2023, compared to the overall statewide suicide rate of 14.9 per 100,000 residents; and

Whereas, In 2023 alone, eleven people working in farming, forestry, or fishing died by suicide in Michigan; and

Whereas, Economic pressures are intense: in 2023 only 46% of Michigan’s 44,000 farms reported a net positive income; and

Whereas, Rural isolation, unpredictable weather, fluctuating commodity markets, high debt loads, and the burden of preserving generational farms contribute to chronic stress, depression, and mental-health crises among farmers; and

Whereas, Recognizing a dedicated awareness week would draw attention to the problem, reduce stigma, mobilize communities, and encourage legislative and agency action to restore mental health support for farm families; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 15–21, 2025, as Michigan Farmers Suicide Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

1. Amend page 10, line 10, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This act takes effect January 1, 2027.”.

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


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 158 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 23 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 25 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 1974 PA 300, entitled “An act to regulate the practice of servicing and repairing motor vehicles; to proscribe unfair and deceptive practices; to provide for training and certification of mechanics; to provide for the registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; to provide for enforcement; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 2, 9, 10b, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1309, 257.1310b, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1322, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 32, and 33 as amended and sections 10b, 13b, and 32a as added by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 512 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 513 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 96 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 97 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 98 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 93 be placed on its immediate passage.

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


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Senate Bill No. 269 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. Farhat moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:10 p.m.


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


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

The motion prevailed.


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


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 10:03 a.m.


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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10

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


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


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

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


evidence_text: Senators Brinks 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 10:52 a.m.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 12:45 p.m. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:08 a.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 rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.

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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 5:15 p.m.


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4262, entitled

A bill to provide for certain investigations for violating the event online ticket sales act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide certain remedies.

House Bill No. 4666, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2082 (MCL 500.2082).

House Bill No. 4098, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437.

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.

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 Committee on Regulatory Affairs be discharged from further consideration of the following bills:

House Bill No. 4122, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 1111, and 4102 (MCL 289.1105, 289.1111, and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 1111 as

amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178.

House Bill No. 4065, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

House Bill No. 4282, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.

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 Committee on Energy and Environment be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 4543, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2022 PA 266.

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. 4836

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


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

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Cherry as Chairperson. After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 5:33 p.m.


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

House Bill No. 4576, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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. 4576

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 6:04 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 Cherry as Chairperson. After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the


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. 4576

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


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

House Bill No. 4576

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 6:22 p.m.


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that Senators Geiss and Santana be excused from the balance of today’s session. The motion prevailed.


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

Senate Bill No. 349 Senate Bill No. 595 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. The Senate agreed to the title as amended.


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

Senate Bill No. 483

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Senator Albert offered the following amendment:

Amend page 2, line 5, after “ (c) ” by striking out the balance of the subdivision through “ care. ” on line 9 and inserting “ Four individuals, each of whom is selected from a list of 3 or more nominees submitted by each of the following: the senate majority leader, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives. Each list submitted under this subdivision must contain individuals who represent leaders or administrators in providing palliative care, represent patients receiving palliative care or family members of patients receiving palliative care, or who are subject matter expects in palliative care. ” and relettering the remaining subdivisions.

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor. The question being on the passage of the bill,


evidence_text: Senator Polehanki offered the following amendments:


evidence_text:
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 4401, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as amended by 2021 PA 6.

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


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

House Bill No. 4543 House Bill No. 4401

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 Cherry, designated Senator Cherry as Chairperson.


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

House Bill No. 4543 House Bill No. 4836

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


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

House Bill No. 4543 House Bill No. 4836 The motion prevailed.


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

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


evidence_text: Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 7:16 p.m.


evidence_text: Rep. Joseph Aragona, from the 60th District, offered the following invocation:


evidence_text:
Rep. Posthumus moved that Reps. Coffia, Grant, Jaime Greene, Neeley, Whitsett and Wooden be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 8, following line 11, by inserting:

“(f) House Bill No. 4576.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 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. Linting moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


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

1. Amend page 10, following line 18, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the 101st Legislature is enacted into law.”.

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion prevailed.


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

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


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

The motion prevailed.


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

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-4) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


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

The motion prevailed.


evidence_text:
Rep. O’Neal moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 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. Fairbairn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.


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

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

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 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 Rep. Farhat 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.