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A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 529
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 529, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b, 544g, 590i, and 957a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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I concur and agree with the remarks by my colleague on the other side of the aisle from the Upper Peninsula, and this really does demonstrate that this should be not just a bipartisan issue—a nonpartisan issue. We hear about these examples every single cycle of people gathering petitions either for a candidate to put on the ballot or a ballot proposal to put on the ballot, telling lies to voters in order to get their signature for their effort. Over the years, Republicans and Democrats alike have been harmed; both candidates and voters. You might recall a few years ago, a slew of Republican candidates for governor were defrauded by people they had hired and paid per signature to get their names on the ballot, and later found out that these people were just putting fake signatures on the petitions and they got knocked off the ballot. Or on the ballot proposal end, where because people are getting paid per signature, it is a financial incentive for them to say anything and do anything to get your signature, including straight up lying to you in order to get you to sign on.
How many of you have experienced this? We are in the Legislature. We are more in tune about what policies are moving toward the ballot. The average voter is just being lied to and it’s a wish and a prayer that somebody is telling them the truth when they ask for their signature. There was a viral video on Twitter that just was circulated or just went around from Sam Robinson from Detroit one million, a reporter, who was literally almost violently accosted by a circulator who was not only lying about what was on the ballot proposal but then got aggressive, and when Sam said, Who told you to say this? He goes, I don’t know, this is what I was just told to say.
This removes this financial scheme for volatility in the circulating process. I will tell you, of the 26 states that have a ballot proposal process or an initiative process, 10 of them have banned this payment scheme, including Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. If you look at the states, this is not a partisan issue. You’ve got states from Oregon to Oklahoma saying, We want to have safeguards for our voters during the petition circulating process. This is mainstream legislation. This protects the voter. This protects candidates. This protects the integrity of the ballot proposal, and I urge a “yes” vote on this legislation.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 530, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Moss offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 531, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by 2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Irwin offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-3).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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House Bill No. 5092
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4135, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Jackson County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—1
Theis
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 443, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—3
Hoitenga Lindsey McBroom
Excused—1
Theis
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 199, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 301 (MCL 125.4301).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson
Excused—1
Theis
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5092, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 596, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364.
(This bill was returned from the House with amendments on November 5 and laid over under the rules. See Senate Journal No. 102, p. 1711.)
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
Senator Anthony offered the following amendments to the House amendments:
1. Amend House Amendment No. 3, page 1, line 6, after “ 364a. ” by striking out “ 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. ” and inserting “ A request for a legislatively directed spending item that is submitted for the first fiscal year of a 2-year legislative session applies to both fiscal years of a 2-year legislative session and does not need to be resubmitted or renewed. A request for a legislatively directed spending item that is submitted for the second fiscal year of a 2-year legislative session applies only to that fiscal year and does not carry over to the following 2-year legislative session. ”.
2. Amend House Amendment No. 4, page 2, line 26, after “ least ” by striking out “ 60 calendar ” and inserting “ 45 calendar ”.
3. Amend House Amendment No. 11, page 5, line 27, after “ for ” by striking out “ a corresponding and valid ” and inserting “ an incurred or intended ”.
The amendments to the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the House amendments, as amended,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
House Bill No. 4420, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 364a.
(This bill was returned from the House with a substitute (H-3) to the Senate substitute (S-4). See Senate Journal No. 102, p. 1712.)
The question being on concurring in the House substitute made to the Senate substitute,
Senator Anthony offered the following amendments to the House substitute:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, by striking out “ each calendar year in order to be considered ”.
2. Amend page 1, line 3, after “ form ” by inserting “ to be considered ”
The amendments to the substitute were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the House substitute made to the Senate substitute, as amended,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed, the time being 12:31 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry.
During the recess, Senator Daley entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5055
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5055, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 185, entitled “Legislative sergeant at arms police powers act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 4.382), as amended by 2016 PA 303.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 540, entitled
A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance
to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and ordered that it be given
immediate effect.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 542, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending
sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate
effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 685
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 685, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,”
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
This is a really good package, and I urge my colleagues’ support. Farmers within this program have been
operating under a certain set of rules for years, only to have them changed or reinterpreted unexpectedly.
This legislation addresses a real problem and sets things right. I would like to thank the bill sponsor for
Senate Bill No. 690, my colleagues across the aisle, and all those involved with this legislative package for
including my amendment, which will help address the situation in a bipartisan fashion.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 686, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 687, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 688, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 689, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 690, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 699, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 512
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 512, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 303,
526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and
436.2025), section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607
as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434,
and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 513, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105
(MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 616
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 616, entitled
A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3
(MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 532, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i
(MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 24, after “require.” by inserting “The application of an active duty member must
include permission from the applicant’s unit commander endorsing the application, in a form and
manner as prescribed by the department.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4576
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4576, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and
agencies 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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 349, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g
(MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate
effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that the bill be given
immediate effect and amended 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Albert offered the following amendment:
1. 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,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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products; to establish labeling requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the
collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to
create certain funds; to require the promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions
and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Polehanki offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 8, line 9, after “contains” by inserting “greater than 1.75 milligrams per container of”.
2. Amend page 9, line 10, after “extract” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting a
period.
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Geiss Santana
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 600, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending the title
and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206, 333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and
sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206
as amended by 2020 PA 207.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Geiss Santana
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 601, entitled
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending sections 103, 211, 303,
and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section 103 as amended by 2021 PA 58
and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021 PA 4; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Bellino Lindsey Theis
Excused—2
Geiss Santana
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 602, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending
sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA 166.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No. 4543
House Bill No. 4836
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide
exemptions, credits, rebates, and refunds of the taxes; to create certain funds; to provide for the expenditure
of certain funds; to impose certain duties and requirements on certain officials, departments, and authorities
of this state; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4836, entitled
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No. 4098
House Bill No. 4099
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Albert Bumstead Geiss McBroom
Bellino Cherry Lindsey Moss
Excused—1
Cavanagh
Not Voting—1
Outman
In The Chair: Cherry
The following bill was read a third time:
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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“An act to require certain meetings of certain public bodies to be open to the public; to require notice and the keeping of minutes of meetings; to provide for enforcement; to provide for invalidation of governmental decisions under certain circumstances; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No. 4045
House Bill No. 4262
House Bill No. 4666
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4045, entitled
A bill to enact the uniform public expression protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry Johnson Outman Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—1
Cavanagh
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—3
Bumstead McBroom Runestad
Excused—1
Cavanagh
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
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).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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3:37 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry.
Senator Singh moved that Senator McCann be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 585
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 585, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5423 (MCL 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Johnson and Irwin asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of Senate Bill Nos. 585 and 586. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important bipartisan legislation. These bills simply say if a guardian is going to move an individual out of their home and into a facility, the court must find that this is in the best interest of that individual; and when selling a ward’s home, the guardian must get an appraisal of the home’s value for the court to consider before approving a sale, to ensure that fair value is received. I appreciate my colleague from the 15th District for working with me on this legislation. We’ll continue to fight for meaningful reform and feel this is a great first step that’s achievable to help protect some of Michigan’s most vulnerable residents.
Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:
I rise to ask my colleagues to please support these two pieces of legislation, and I want to also thank my colleague, the Senator from the 24th District, for being willing to work with me on these reforms which provide additional protections for our residents who are placed under guardianship. For those of you who know about guardianship and the sweeping powers it provides for situations where our residents are unable to make decisions for themselves, it’s a very delicate moment. It’s important that this Legislature continues to try to improve these laws so these difficult, delicate decisions are made in the best interests of the residents who are put under guardianship. Thank you for your support, and I want to thank my colleagues for even getting this on the agenda. I also want to thank, again, the Senator from the 24th District for continuing to work with me on bipartisan action to try to bring forward some of the important elements that we can do to prevent elder abuse here in Michigan.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 586, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5306 and 5314 (MCL 700.5306 and 700.5314), section 5306 as amended by 2019 PA 170 and section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and by adding section 5306b.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 465
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 462, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, and 1h.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Singh offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 21, line 19, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 465 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 465, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1i.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Singh offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 4, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 462 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Cavanagh McCann
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the following bill was passed:
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.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The above bill was announced.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
House Bill No. 5078
House Bill No. 4122
House Bill No. 4595
House Bill No. 4282
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5078, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Company K sounds like an unbelievable group of heroes—that is not the issue. The issue is that I see the camel’s nose under the tent with this proposal. I see that on the other side of the aisle, there is a proposal to expand wider and wider the categories of people who could be honored with a road. I have voted every time for first responders who were killed in the line of duty; that’s always been my position. When I was in the House, there was a big follower of Louis Farrakhan who was honored, and I voted “no” and was attacked for that; that’s what I see happening if we get away from making it a first responder who died in the line of service. Everyone can agree to that. The minute that we get further afield from that, getting into all of these different special groups, not this one specifically—but I see what’s coming if we don’t limit it to just first responders who died in service. That’s why I’m voting “no.”
Senator Damoose asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Damoose’s statement is as follows:
Well, I am proud to support this bill again today, to honor the brave soldiers of Company K of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters. This will be the third time we are passing this very language in this chamber, so I’m thankful for your perseverance, because this is an important cause. We first passed this exact bill as Senate Bill No. 30 in 2024. We passed it again earlier this year as Senate Bill No. 41. Who knows why it is now coming to us again as a House Bill, but we’re looking at the same thing for the third time. The point is, it doesn’t matter. This isn’t about us at all. The only people who deserve any credit here are not anyone whose name is on the bill, but the brave men of the Company K Sharpshooters who served valiantly in defense of the Union during the Civil War, and quite frankly, the leaders of Grand Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and especially Scott Schwander, a tribal member who has been fighting for this without fail, and a man who is so filled with gratitude for those who have served this country that he has personally restored more than 3,000 headstones of veterans throughout this state.
Company K was a group of Native American sharpshooters, assembled during the Civil War from various places throughout Michigan, but especially in the northern Michigan regions I represent. It was our own Michigan Legislature who rejected an idea in 1861 to recruit a regiment of Native Americans, simply because they were Native Americans. But when recruiting demands increased, and the Civil War intensified in 1863, our state changed its tune and authorized the effort. Keep in mind, the members of Company K joined the fight to free oppressed citizens while they themselves faced their own oppression. They, like the infamous USCT fighters—as they were called during the time, the United States Colored Troops—knew more about the struggle for freedom than practically anyone else in America because it was personal for them. They were fighting for their own freedom. This bill, like the versions previously passed, simply recognizes their service by renaming a highway in their honor in Leelanau County, an area filled with their descendants. It is important to note that in response to the politics that we have seen in Lansing this year, the tribe has actually determined that regardless of how we vote here, they are going to go ahead and rename the road themselves, where it runs through tribal lands, and put up their own sign. I love that. But I do believe as a state, it is important that we officially support their efforts and add our seal of approval to their efforts by passing this bill.
As such, once again, I ask you for your support for this group of dedicated patriots who have all too often been forgotten by American history.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Cavanagh McCann
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to codify the licensure and regulation of certain persons engaged in processing, manufacturing, production, packing, preparing, repacking, canning, preserving, freezing, fabricating, storing, selling, serving, or offering for sale food or drink for human consumption; to prescribe powers and duties of the department of agriculture and rural development; to provide for delegation of certain powers and duties to certain local units of government; to provide exemptions; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of food for protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of foods in violation of this act; to provide standards for food products and food establishments; to provide for immunity to certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide for enforcement of the act; to provide penalties and remedies for violation of the act; to provide for fees; to provide for promulgation of rules; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Cavanagh McCann
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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House Bill No. 4726
House Bill No. 4493
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Wojno offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Cavanagh McCann
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4285, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1163a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Bumstead asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bumstead’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, today I rise to voice my support for House Bill No. 4285. This bill is the House version of my bill, Senate Bill No. 58. This legislation would allow schools to implement a model program made by the Department of Natural Resources and distributed through the Department of Education. House Bill No. 4285 allows schools to implement firearm safety instruction in schools if they choose. This model program would be adopted from the Department of Natural Resources’ hunter safety education, and if the class is completed, a student would earn their hunter safety certificate. This bill does not mandate schools offer this instruction, but it would give them a pathway to either teach this as an optional extracurricular or as an existing course in P.E. Please join me in voting “yes” on House Bill No. 4285. This legislation will save lives.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4726, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—2
Cavanagh McCann
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4493, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 96
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 96, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 158, entitled
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for entertainment events.
The House of Representatives has amended 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 House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the House,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The House of Representatives has amended 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 House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 23
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 23, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, when Senate Bill No. 23 first passed the Senate, the sponsor was gracious enough to allow me to add an amendment that was critical to the people of the Upper Peninsula. That has since been stripped out. I’ll be voting “no” because I don’t believe my people in the U.P. need more hardship than they’re already getting.
Senate Bill No. 25, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that the bill be given immediate effect and amended 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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In The Chair: Cherry
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4401
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


result: failed

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The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4141, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, following line 22, by inserting:
“ (g) The use of a wireless communications device to record misconduct. ”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—18
Anthony Chang McCann Santana
Bayer Cherry McMorrow Shink
Brinks Hertel Moss Singh
Camilleri Irwin Polehanki Wojno
Cavanagh Klinefelt
Excused—2
Geiss Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 495, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Nesbitt offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 4, line 19, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No. 377.
(b) House Bill No. 4141.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Resolution No. 92.
A resolution urging the United States Congress to restore and strengthen oversight and accountability mechanisms for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the United States Department of Homeland Security in light of recent events nationwide.
Whereas, Community leaders, demonstrators, and concerned citizens across the country are calling for accountability following recent incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, reflecting widespread concern about the conduct and oversight of federal immigration enforcement. Despite rising tensions and significant public concern, federal immigration raids are ongoing, with no indication that enforcement actions or the tactics used by officers at ICE or the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will change; and
Whereas, State and local leaders have repeatedly warned that the current approach to federal immigration enforcement poses a threat to public safety and community trust, and that the escalation of aggressive operations increases the risk of harm. Recent fatal incidents involving ICE officers during enforcement operations have raised serious questions about the use of force, transparency, and accountability in federal immigration enforcement; and
Whereas, The Trump Administration has restructured and reduced key DHS oversight agencies, including the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman, limiting avenues for independent investigations into alleged misconduct or excessive use of force by federal officers. Reports to Congress indicate that, due to staff reductions and closures in these oversight agencies, hundreds of complaints about officer conduct have gone unaddressed. The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, which traditionally prosecutes law enforcement officers accused of excessive force, has also seen significant staff reductions and a curtailment of investigations into unconstitutional practices over the last year; and
Whereas, The lack of federal accountability and oversight has contributed to growing public distrust, widespread protests, and heightened trauma in communities already affected by previous incidents of law enforcement violations. Restoring robust federal oversight and accountability mechanisms is essential to ensuring that immigration enforcement is conducted lawfully, transparently, and with respect for civil rights and community safety; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to restore and strengthen oversight and accountability mechanisms for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the United States Department of Homeland Security in light of recent events nationwide; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 351
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 351, entitled
A bill to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to telephone solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitations; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit certain conduct; and to prescribe civil sanctions, penalties, and remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 5, line 23, after “religious” by striking out the comma and “political, public policy,”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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My amendment addresses a specific defect within this legislation, and that’s that it gives us a pass. It gives legislators and candidates for office a pass on the robocall laws, and I think that’s wrong. I don’t think that the citizens are any more excited to hear our robocalls than they are about their extended car warranty, or about Medicare enrollment plans that they could get into that are probably scams, or all the other nonsense that’s coming over the phone. They don’t want to hear from us either. Honestly, when you’re campaigning, why do you want to spend your money on these things that nobody wants?
Let’s take away the exemption for legislators and candidates and follow the same rules we’re asking everyone else to. I ask for a “yes” vote.
Senator McBroom’s second statement is as follows:
Despite the fact that my amendment fails, I’m still pleased to see us doing something. It’s certainly an issue that the federal government needs to address, and would be better addressed at the federal level, but we should be making every attempt we can on this issue at the state level as well.
A few years ago, as my mother aged into the age for Medicare, her phone was overwhelmed with calls—every 45 seconds for hours, five days a week, even some on Saturday. We basically eventually just shut her phone off. She would turn it on to make a call, and we’d have to dodge between the robocalls before she could make her outgoing calls.
I go to a welding shop in my hometown where two brothers have been working there since they took the business over from their dad, and when the phone rings, of course, they have a loud buzzer that goes off because otherwise they would never hear the phone ringing in the shop. Ninety to ninety-five percent of the calls are junk mail calls, interrupting their work, forcing them to put everything down, run over, answer the phone, and then it’s just junk.
The age of using the phone for our commerce is being destroyed by these robocalls. They’re ruining people’s lives; it’s ruining people’s days; it’s ruining businesses and home life with these stupid robocalls. While I understand there are legitimate users out there, and some of them have come to my office—different business groups, and there are businesses that provide this service that are upset that we are doing this today—the fact, the reality, that the citizens of this state are telling us is they are sick and tired of it. They don’t want it to continue. They want it to end. Commerce and business are going to have to find other ways of communicating with people because the citizens are demanding this end. They’re tired of it. They want their phones back. They want their lives back. Let’s vote “yes” today.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 352, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2529 (MCL 600.2529), as amended by 2023 PA 35.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 353, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 354, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled “An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 445.111 and 445.113), the title as amended by 2002 PA 612, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 93, and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 138; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 355, entitled
A bill to repeal 1913 PA 206, entitled “An act to declare telephone lines and telephone companies within this state to be common carriers; to regulate the telephone business; to confer certain powers, duties, and responsibilities on the public service commission; to provide for the consolidation of telephone lines and telephone companies; to prohibit certain uses of telephone lines and telephone equipment; to regulate persons using telephone lines and telephone equipment; to prescribe a penalty for the violation of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts on specific dates,” (MCL 484.125).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 590
Senate Bill No. 591
Senate Bill No. 583
Senate Bill No. 584
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 590, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 591, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled “An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions,” by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 2, by striking out enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) Senate Bill No. 500
(b) Senate Bill No. 590.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Runestad asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
I believe Senate Bill No. 591 is good legislation. I supported it in committee and will continue to support it again today. However, we have an opportunity to strengthen it through my amendment. My amendment tie-bars Senate Bill No. 591 to Senate Bill No. 500 which I introduced more than six months ago. Senate Bill No. 500 is straightforward. If a law-abiding Michigander is forced to defend themselves during a violent riot and a court determines that they had acted lawfully, then they should not face financial ruin from civil lawsuits over that same incident. Right now, someone can be cleared criminally and still spend years and their life savings fighting these kinds of lawsuits. Most people can’t afford that. They are financially crushed despite having done nothing wrong.
We have all seen the damage that riots can cause—streets blocked, cars surrounded, businesses destroyed. In those moments, ordinary citizens trying to get home or to work can become victims. Too often they are the ones who get forgotten. Senate Bill No. 500 says that Michigan stands with law-abiding citizens, not with violent mobs. If members disagree, then let the bill be debated openly; it deserves a hearing. Since Senate Bill No. 500 has not received one, I ask for your support of this amendment to ensure its consideration alongside Senate Bill No. 591.
I would refer to this amendment as the Denny Amendment. During the 1992 Los Angeles riots, Reginald Denny was pulled from his cement truck at an intersection, beaten, kicked in the head, repeatedly struck in the head with a brick, and finally, they pulled a fire extinguisher from his truck and smashed it into his skull, fracturing his skull and creating permanent brain damage. Had he defended himself and one of his attackers was injured, then should he be sued civilly? This is not an abstract or rhetorical argument. I have personally been surrounded in both New Orleans and Detroit by a raging, hostile, intoxicated crowd with my young children in the back seat. The mob would sit on each vehicle one by one, staring into the driver’s eyes, waiting for a reaction. If there was no response, they would allow you to go five or ten feet, and then repeat the same conduct over and over, sometimes for a mile, until you got through the crowd. This is an absolutely terrifying experience if you have not experienced it.
Those who engage in this kind of conduct should not be allowed to operate with impunity while victims are left facing possible death or injury with no meaningful protection from financial ruin from defending themselves. Thank you, Mr. President, and I respectfully ask for a “yes” vote on my amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 583, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2023 PA 102, and by adding section 28a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—2
Albert Hoitenga
Excused—3
Bellino Bumstead Santana
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 584, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 703 (MCL 206.703), as amended by 2016 PA 158.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 492
House Bill No. 4077
House Bill No. 4078
Senate Bill No. 604
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 492, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1135 (MCL 380.1135), as amended by 2018 PA 619.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The motion prevailed.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
I wanted to share the circumstances by which this bill was brought before us. This bill was developed in response to a horrific tragedy that played out in my district that was uncovered last year, when Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered three children, ages 15, 13, and 12, left abandoned in a Pontiac home. They were found living in squalor, they were in soiled clothes, they were sleeping on pizza boxes, and likely hadn’t left that house in years. There were numerous failures along the way that led up to this situation, from a mother who is now being charged with abuse by our Oakland County Prosecutor, Karen McDonald, to a residence that should never have been occupied to begin with.
One crack through which these children fell that we can solve here today was identified by our Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, establishing clear lines of communication during the process of students transferring between schools. The mother of these children told their former school that they’d be enrolling in another school. The former school sent the permanent school records of those students to the school the mother indicated they would be attending, and then that school unenrolled those students. But the students were never actually enrolled in the new school and, thus, no school or school district maintained responsibility for them showing up after that point—and that’s the last time they were seen, some five years ago. Had the students been enrolled in the transfer school and then not shown up, law enforcement would have been dispatched to check on the welfare of their students.
Under current law, it is possible—and it has happened—that a student could be unenrolled from a school before they have actually been enrolled in another school. As a result, we have this bill before us today to make a simple but necessary change to the Revised School Code, closing this loophole and requiring that a school shall not provide a copy of the student’s permanent record nor unenroll them unless it has received written confirmation from the receiving school that the student has been enrolled. This way, one school retains responsibility for the student and their welfare during the transfer process. These awful scenes played out of Pontiac, played out really across the country, and we don’t want any other child in Michigan to fall through this crack and be lost in the system. I urge a “yes” vote.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
I do support this bill because I believe that the story just referenced is one I have brought before the chamber time and time again to try and stop these kinds of tragedies. In addition to this, something else that would have happened in that case if it’s one I’m thinking of—where there was a mother who was schizophrenic in Pontiac and took her kids walking without almost no clothes through the snow and bedded them down in a field where three of them froze to death, the mom froze to death, and the 12-year-old daughter got to a house and survived—is the bill that I asked to be passed in this chamber to allow us to be able to look at these cases. There was extensive CPS involvement. We can’t get any information. I hope that this case will induce this chamber to pass that bill and save these kids here in the state of Michigan.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4077, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 209.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4078, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—1
Geiss
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
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 of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 604, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 449
Senate Bill No. 450
Senate Bill No. 451
Senate Bill No. 701
Senate Bill No. 702
Senate Bill No. 716
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 525, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled “Unmanned aircraft systems act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Polehanki
Nays—0
Excused—2
Geiss Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 581, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 125.4201).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Damoose
Excused—2
Geiss Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 449, entitled
A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Anthony asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anthony’s statement is as follows:
I rise today in support of Senate Bill Nos. 449-451 and Senate Bill Nos. 701 and 702. As many of you know, nearly 700,000 Michiganders are currently carrying medical debt. Many are insured, working families who face high deductibles or out-of-pocket costs after a single health emergency. For far too many, medical debt isn’t just a one-time bill—it can damage credit, threaten housing and wages, and turn a health crisis into a long-term financial stress. In fact, nearly 40 percent of those who have experienced medical debt say they have to cut back on essentials such as food, rent, or heat. An unexpected emergency or illness is stressful enough, yet the sky-high cost of care and aggressive debt collection practices are forcing people into a cycle of debt they can’t get out of. It’s time to break that cycle.
Over the last few years, we’ve taken meaningful steps to address this issue. In fact, in the FY 2024 state budget, we fought to ensure funding to erase medical debt for over 200,000 Michiganders in Macomb County, Wayne, Oakland, Ingham, as well as St. Joe. That work made a huge difference, but we knew that it couldn’t stand alone.
The bills before us today help stop this problem before it even starts by making sure that hospital charity care options are transparent and accessible to the public. We’re also establishing protections for people already struggling to pay off their debt, keeping medical debt off of credit reports and placing clear and reasonable limits on extreme collection practices like wage garnishment, liens, and foreclosures, while capping interest so debt doesn’t spiral. Importantly, these bills do not change how care is delivered or reimbursed—they simply modernize the rules to better protect people and help them get back on track. Today, we can step forward and join a growing movement across the country; one rooted in a simple idea that people shouldn’t be punished for getting the care they need and deserve.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 450, entitled
A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled “An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals,” by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Lindsey asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lindsey’s statement is as follows:
While I don’t think anyone out there in Michigan would disagree that medical debt is a problem—and they would probably be excited to hear—hopefully will be excited to hear—that our Legislature is taking steps forward on it. I think the bills before us represent a good, bipartisan effort at tackling a real, serious problem the people of Michigan face.
I wanted to also take the opportunity today to call on all of my colleagues to think about how we can do even more. Currently in front of the Michigan Senate, we have an opportunity to not only address medical costs when they become a crisis for people when they face medical debt, but to also help them in getting care in ways that are the most economically feasible for those people. What I’m talking about is, we have an opportunity to move forward on medical price transparency legislation. I’d like to make sure that we pass these bills today but also return to a topic this chamber has debated before. We’ve passed medical price transparency legislation unanimously out of this chamber; the House has passed it unanimously; and it’s in front of us today. I hope everyone will join me in voting “yes” today on handling, yes, this very real issue of dealing with medical debt, but as we do so, that we’ll also think about what more we can do on behalf of the people of Michigan, especially regarding getting good information about how they’re buying medical services.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 451, entitled
A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Albert Bumstead Hoitenga Runestad
Bellino Daley Nesbitt Theis
Excused—2
Geiss Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 701, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Polehanki
Nays—0
Excused—2
Geiss Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 702, entitled
A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Johnson Polehanki
Nays—0
Excused—2
Geiss Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 716, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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11:25 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4556
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4556, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2025 PA 57.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Polehanki asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to discuss House Bill Nos. 4556 and 4557 which, among one other thing, eliminates the essay part of the SAT test. The essay portion of the SAT has not been offered nationally since June 2021. No Michigan public university uses the data obtained from the essay portion of the SAT as part of their admissions process. Michigan is one of only two other states that still requires high school juniors to take the essay portion of the SAT. Combined with the new law that makes the work skills test optional for high school juniors, if we pass this bill today, we will have removed about four hours of mandatory standardized testing for juniors, putting as much as a full day’s instruction back in our classrooms. Standardized testing is important and needed, but it must be tailored to students’ needs. Forcing young people to take tests that don’t help them is not the way to go.
The second part of this bill would remove MME subject area test scores from high school transcripts. This mandate was put into place over 20 years ago in order to get students to try harder on the old MEAP test. A relic of the past, this requirement, unique to Michigan, can hurt students in the admissions process or in the workplace if certain subscores are unflattering as other states don’t require it.
No group is opposed to this bill. The college admissions counselors, College Access Network, the school boards, the counselors’ association for schools, the teachers, the principals, and the superintendents all support the bill; and it passed the House 101-to-0 for both bills. I do request a “yes” vote on both bills today.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4557, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2025 PA 15 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Lindsey offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-3).
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
Senator Lindsey offered the following amendment to the substitute:
1. Amend page 56, following line 12, by 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) House Bill No. 4583.
(b) House Bill No. 4584.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the substitute,
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:


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Bayer Cherry McCann Shink
Brinks Damoose Moss Singh
Camilleri Hertel Polehanki Wojno
Cavanagh Irwin
Excused—4
Geiss Johnson McMorrow Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—18
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Santana
Bayer Cherry McCann Shink
Brinks Damoose Moss Singh
Camilleri Hertel Polehanki Wojno
Cavanagh Irwin
Excused—4
Geiss Johnson McMorrow Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Cherry
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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This amendment is an attempt to, again, protect the taxpayers of Michigan by keeping them from being saddled with increasing taxes. A vote for it protects our taxpayers. A vote against the amendment is a nod that people want to see higher taxes across the state of Michigan. I urge support.
Senator Singh’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to make one clarification. There currently are three elections that are provided in state law: a primary, a general election, as well as this currently May election. All we’re doing is moving that May election, as we’re moving the primary to February. So, there will continue to be three elections as there are today. This is not a new election, it’s just a different date.
Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to also clarify that we did, not too long ago, have a February election. There was a February election that was removed somewhere around 10-12 years ago or so, and I guess it’s worth asking the question, Why was the February election removed? Well, because many seniors are not in the state of Michigan during that time, and they should have a fair say of what their property taxes are going to be. We shouldn’t have an election where a good portion of our taxpaying residents are not able to vote. So, I think it’s just worth recognizing that we did have a February election, there was a good purpose for it to be removed, and it was in fact removed. If we want to continue to have three elections, then maybe we should choose a different time to do it, but in the winter, when so many of our seniors are gone, is not a time to do it. I encourage support of this amendment.
Senator Theis’ statement is as follows:
I just wanted to bring up some technical points. If we have a February election, that means the primary ballot and the mail-in ballot and early voting will happen in mid-December, just before Christmas. People are not focused on voting; they’re focused on their families at that point in time. It doesn’t make sense for us to have an additional election in February. To the extent that we can limit it, we should, and obviously our Governor kind of agrees with that, or she might have called the 35th District for February.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 692, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 387, entitled “Regional transit authority act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 124.550).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: