evidence_text: Senator Albert offered the following amendments:
  
  1. Amend page 813, following line 11, by inserting:
  
  “Youth public safety and violence prevention 5,000,000”.
  
  2. Amend page 813, line 14, by striking “10,000,000” and inserting “15,000,000”. and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly
  
  3. Amend page 847, following line 7, by inserting:
  
  “Sec. 802. (1) From the funds appropriated in part I for youth public safety and violence prevention $5,000,000.00 shall be used for the Michigan State Police to support youth violence prevention strategies that protect public order, deter criminal activity, and enhance community safety, including responses to large unsanctioned youth gatherings commonly referred to as “teen takeovers.”
  
  (2) Funds appropriated under this section shall be used to prevent youth involved violence before it occurs; protect residents, businesses, and public spaces and support law enforcement and community partners in maintaining order through lawful, constitutional means and may be used for any or all of the following:
  
  (a) Competitive grants to local units of government and qualified nonprofit organizations to implement youth violence prevention programs that emphasize discipline, personal responsibility, mentorship, and respect for the rule of law.
  
  (b) Targeted deterrence and early intervention programs, including outreach to at-risk youth and families prior to escalation into criminal behavior.
  
  (c) Training for state and local law enforcement focused on crowd control, coordinated response to large youth gatherings, lawful dispersal techniques, and de-escalation consistent with officer safety and public order.
  
  (d) Public education and parental engagement initiatives designed to inform families about legal consequences, curfews, and expectations for lawful conduct in public spaces.
  
  (3) In distributing funds, the department shall give preference to projects that:
  
  (a) Include a local financial or in kind match.
  
  (b) Demonstrate support from local law enforcement agencies and municipal leadership.
  
  (c) Address documented public safety concerns related to youth group violence or disorderly conduct.
  
  (4) The department shall require grant recipients to establish clear performance metrics, which may include reductions in youth involved assaults, property damage, and emergency responses related to large youth gatherings.
  
  (5) Funds appropriated under this section shall not be used for purposes unrelated to public safety, crime prevention, or lawful crowd management.
  
  (6) Not later than September 30, 2027, the Michigan State Police shall submit a report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on public safety and the senate and house fiscal agencies detailing:
  
  (a) Grant recipients and funded activities.
  
  (b) Public safety outcomes and enforcement impacts.
  
  (c) Recommendations for continuing or expanding effective programs.”.
  
  The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.