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Albert Hoitenga Lindsey Runestad
Bumstead Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Hauck Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 881, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9t (MCL 460.9t), as added by 2013 PA 95.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


chamber: senate

result: passed

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Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 895
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 895, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 701, 711, 715, 717, 719, and 727 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711, 339.5715, 339.5717, 339.5719, and 339.5727), section 701 as amended by 2018 PA 151.
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 recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 8:36 p.m.
8:47 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Cherry 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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A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
Senator Singh moved that the request of the House of Representatives be granted.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 175, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27b (MCL 211.27b), as amended by 2012 PA 382.
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, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 398, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30111d.
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, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 571, entitled
A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled “An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 8, and 22 (MCL 408.1101, 408.1102, 408.1108, and 408.1122), and by adding sections 2a and 25a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) 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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Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Singh moved that the enrollment be vacated on the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 398, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30111d.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the House substitute was concurred in.
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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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 599, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 34 and 35 (MCL 791.234 and 791.235), section 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.
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 Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 662, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 30701, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30716, and 324.30717), section 30701 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 30701, 30711, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30711, 324.30716, and 324.30717), sections 30701 and 30711 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
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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Senate Bill No. 482
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 449
Senate Bill No. 450
Senate Bill No. 482
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 449, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108b.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
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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Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 450, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 108a.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
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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Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 482, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 13809 and 13810 (MCL 333.13809 and 333.13810), as added by 1990 PA 21.
(This bill was returned from the House earlier today with a substitute (H-1), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See p. 834.)
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 returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 790
Senate Bill No. 791
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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 Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 791, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1 and 14 (MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 349.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


result: adopted

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REPEALERS
Sec. 1601. Section 1956 of article 6 of 2023 PA 119 is repealed.
Sec. 1602. Section 1966 of article 6 of 2023 PA 119 is repealed.
Sec. 1603. Section 2005 of article 6 of 2023 PA 119 is repealed.
Sec. 1604. Section 803 of article 14 of 2023 PA 119 is repealed.
Third: That the Senate and House agree to the title of the bill to read as follows:
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch and for capital outlay purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Sarah Anthony Angela Witwer
Sean McCann Amos O’Neal
Conferees for the Senate Conferees for the House
The question being on the adoption of the conference report,
The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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(2) In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources for community colleges for fiscal year 2023-2024 under article II of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1801 to 388.1830, as amended by 2023 PA 103, 2023 PA 320, and this amendatory act, is estimated at $550,817,500.00 and the amount of that state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2023-2024 is estimated at $550,817,500.00. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources for community colleges for fiscal year 2024-2025 under article II of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1801 to 388.1830, as amended by this amendatory act, is estimated at $462,220,800.00 and the amount of that state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2024-2025 is estimated at $461,720,800.00.
(3) In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources for higher education for fiscal year 2023-2024 under article III of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1836 to 388.1891, as amended by 2023 PA 103, 2023 PA 320, and this amendatory act, is estimated at $2,160,022,400.00 and the amount of that state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2023-2024 is estimated at $0.00. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources for higher education for fiscal year 2024-2025 under article III of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1836 to 388.1891, as amended by this amendatory act, is estimated at $2,321,092,600.00 and the amount of that state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2024-2025 is estimated at $70,000.00.
Enacting section 2. Sections 11v, 11w, 23i, 25k, 27i, 27q, 31k, 31r, 32w, 32x, 35f, 35i, 35k, 35 l , 61c, 61k, 61 l , 61m, 61n, 61o, 61p, 61q, 61r, 61t, 61u, 67c, 67g, 74b, 95b, 97e, 97i, 97 l , 99a, 99e, 99f, 99m, 99n, 99gg, 99kk, 99 ll , 104i, 147f, 164h, 216c, 216d, 236b, 236h, 236k, 236m, 236o, and 241d of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1611v, 388.1611w, 388.1623i, 388.1625k, 388.1627i, 388.1627q, 388.1631k, 388.1631r, 388.1632w, 388.1632x, 388.1635f, 388.1635i, 388.1635k, 388.1635 l , 388.1661c, 388.1661k, 388.1661 l , 388.1661m, 388.1661n, 388.1661o, 388.1661p, 388.1661q, 388.1661r, 388.1661t, 388.1661u, 388.1667c, 388.1667g, 388.1674b, 388.1695b, 388.1697e, 388.1697i, 388.1697 l , 388.1699a, 388.1699e, 388.1699f, 388.1699m, 388.1699n, 388.1699gg, 388.1699kk, 388.1699 ll , 388.1704i, 388.1747f, 388.1764h, 388.1816c, 388.1816d, 388.1836b, 388.1836h, 388.1836k, 388.1836m, 388.1836o, and 388.1841d, are repealed effective October 1, 2024.
Enacting section 3. (1) Sections 11, 12c, 22a, 22b, 23g, 26c, 27k, 27 l , 27n, 30d, 31a, 33, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 56, 61j, 62, 74, 99jj, 147a, 147e, 163, and 236n of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1611, 388.1612c, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1623g, 388.1626c, 388.1627k, 388.1627 l , 388.1627n, 388.1630d, 388.1631a, 388.1633, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651e, 388.1656, 388.1661j, 388.1662, 388.1674, 388.1699jj, 388.1747a, 388.1747e, 388.1763, and 388.1836n, as amended and sections 11bb, 12d, 99, 164j, 201h, and 236f of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as added by this amendatory act, if granted immediate effect pursuant to section 27 of article IV of the state constitution of 1963, take effect on enactment of this amendatory act.
(2) Except as otherwise provided for those sections listed in subsection (1), the remaining sections of this amendatory act take effect October 1, 2024.
Third: That the House and Senate agree to the title of the bill to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 11z, 12c, 15, 20, 20d, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22 l , 22m, 22p, 23g, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 27d, 27g, 27j, 27k, 27 l , 27n, 27o, 27p, 28, 29, 30d, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31aa, 32d, 32n, 32p, 33, 35a, 35d, 39, 39a, 41, 41b, 51a, 51c, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 61j, 62, 65, 67, 67f, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 97a, 97j, 97k, 98, 98d, 99b, 99g, 99h, 99s, 99t, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 99ff, 99hh, 99jj, 104, 104h, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, 152a, 152b, 163, 201, 205, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 217, 217b, 222, 223, 229, 229a, 230, 236, 236c, 236j, 236n, 241, 241a, 241c, 244, 248, 248a, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 258, 259, 260, 263, 263a, 263b, 264, 268, 269, 270c, 275b, 275k, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1611z, 388.1612c, 388.1615, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1622 l , 388.1622m, 388.1622p, 388.1623g, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1626d, 388.1627a, 388.1627c, 388.1627d, 388.1627g, 388.1627j, 388.1627k, 388.1627 l , 388.1627n, 388.1627o, 388.1627p, 388.1628, 388.1629, 388.1630d, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1631aa, 388.1632d, 388.1632n, 388.1632p, 388.1633, 388.1635a, 388.1635d, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1641b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651e, 388.1651g, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661d, 388.1661j, 388.1662, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1667f, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1697a, 388.1697j, 388.1697k, 388.1698, 388.1698d, 388.1699b, 388.1699g, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1699t, 388.1699x, 388.1699aa, 388.1699ee, 388.1699ff, 388.1699hh, 388.1699jj, 388.1704, 388.1704h, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, 388.1752a, 388.1752b, 388.1763, 388.1801, 388.1805, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1817, 388.1817b, 388.1822, 388.1823, 388.1829, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836c, 388.1836j, 388.1836n, 388.1841, 388.1841a, 388.1841c, 388.1844, 388.1848, 388.1848a, 388.1850, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1853, 388.1854, 388.1855, 388.1856, 388.1858, 388.1859, 388.1860, 388.1863, 388.1863a, 388.1863b, 388.1864, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870c, 388.1875b, 388.1875k, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, and 388.1882), sections 11, 12c, 20, 22 l , 31a, 41, 51a, 51c, 94a, 97k, 99jj, 147a, 201, 236, and 248 as amended by 2023 PA 320, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 20d, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22m, 22p, 24, 24a, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 26d, 27a, 27c, 28, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 31aa, 32d, 32n, 32p, 35a, 35d, 39, 39a, 41b, 51d, 51e, 51g, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61d, 62, 65, 67, 74, 81, 94, 97a, 98, 99h, 99s, 99t, 99x, 99aa, 99ee, 104, 104h, 107, 147, 147c, 147e, 152a, 152b, 163, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 223, 229a, 230, 236c, 236j, 241, 248a, 251, 252, 254, 256, 259, 260, 263, 263a, 264, 268, 269, 270c, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and sections 11z, 23g, 27g, 27j, 27k, 27 l , 27n, 27o, 27p, 29, 30d, 33, 61j, 67f, 97j, 98d, 99b, 99g, 99ff, 99hh, 217b, 236n, 241a, 241c, 263b, and 275k as added by 2023 PA 103, section 27d as added and sections 229 and 275b as amended by 2022 PA 144, sections 205 and 217 as amended by 2020 PA 165, section 222 as amended by 2021 PA 86, section 244 as amended and section 250 as added by 2017 PA 108, sections 253 and 255 as amended by 2012 PA 201, and section 258 as amended by 2013 PA 60, and by adding sections 11bb, 12d, 22e, 25 l , 27f, 27r, 27s, 31g, 35m, 35n, 51h, 55, 67a, 67b, 67d, 94d, 94e, 97m, 99, 99c, 99i, 147g, 164j, 201f, 201g, 201h, 216e, 217c, 236d, 236f, 236r, 241e, 247, 270, 275m, and 287; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Regina Weiss Darrin Camilleri
Jason Morgan Sarah E. Anthony
Conferees for the House Conferees for the Senate
The question being on the adoption of the conference report,
The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 701
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. 701
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 701, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 110a (MCL 400.110a), as added by 2018 PA 220.
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 return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 834
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 834, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “Public safety officers benefit act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.634).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Hertel 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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They do not answer the call to serve alone, however. While they may not have put on the uniform, their families stand right alongside them providing comfort and support, spending days and nights worrying about the well-being of their loved ones and whether or not they will return home. When tragedy strikes, they are the ones who are left to pick up the pieces. We unfortunately just saw this in the tragedy that occurred in the death of an officer this weekend.
Currently in our state, the Public Safety Officers Benefit Act provides a one-time payment of $25,000 to an officer’s surviving spouse and dependents if the officer dies or is permanently disabled in the line of duty. This amount has not been updated for two decades, since the fund was created in 2004, failing to keep up with the increased cost of health care and funeral arrangements. The bill in front of us seeks to rectify this issue by doubling the benefit amount to $50,000 to ensure the adequate support of the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, providing them with the financial stability and recognition they deserve for their loved one’s service. While no amount of money can ever fully repay the debt we owe to the brave safety officers or the families they leave behind, we can and we must do better by them.
I ask my colleagues here today to vote in favor of Senate Bill No. 834 and get this done for the families of fallen heroes across our state.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 401
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 401, entitled
A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for a court-appointed monitor under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; to create a fund; to provide remedies; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, assumed the Chair.
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 404 also allows for the provision of food, beverages, and other comfort items like hot hands in the winter—could be cold in November—or cooling items in the summer—as we all know, it can be ridiculously hot here in Michigan—for people waiting in line to vote as permitted by the election officials. It would not permit electioneering inside the polling location or within that 100 feet, which is already the law. The freedom and right to vote should not be abridged or denied to those who want to exercise their enfranchisement. Every voter in our state should be able to safely and confidently exercise their fundamental right to vote, and we all deserve access to a welcoming democratic process without fear of intimidation or discrimination in any form.
With the passage of this bill package, Michigan will be one step closer to achieving that reality and I urge a “yes” vote on this package which bends the moral arc of the universe further toward justice.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
About a decade ago, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and as we all know, the current composition of the Supreme Court clearly feels compelled to further erode our longstanding laws, precedents, and norms. In the last several years here in Michigan, election deniers have promoted conspiracies targeting communities of color and have pushed for policies here that would restrict voting access. These ongoing threats, both federally and here at home, must compel action from our Legislature to safeguard the fundamental right to vote, free from discrimination and intimidation.
The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee that I chair has worked hard to restore honesty, truth, and data when hearing voting-related legislation. Last year, we uplifted the clerk community which faced relentless unjustified attacks and we leaned into their expertise to meet the deadline to implement Proposal 2 and expand voting options here in Michigan, including nine days of early voting. Now our committee is listening to a diverse array of constituency groups that have faced historic barriers to voting. Our committee heard exhaustive testimony about the need to secure access to the ballot box for all qualified voters.
After working intently with voting rights advocates and election administrators, I’m proud that we now have before us this comprehensive Michigan Voting Rights Act for consideration. We did not take this task lightly, and the Senator from Downriver led us on this project to ensure that neighborhood, language, and mobility are not used as factors to deny someone their voting rights. I’m especially pleased that my bill establishes the Michigan Voting Institute and Elections Database to increase transparency, centralize and make more convenient accessing publicly-available elections data, and provide nonpartisan technical assistance and research for all Michigan elections at all levels. This will help future Legislatures be even more responsive to assess the need to improve voting access.
Ultimately, if we want our election results to be the most accurate reflection of the will of Michigan voters, we have to reduce the barriers so that all legal voters have the same path to participate. Our Senate majority is taking the critical steps to make certain that every vote is counted and every voice is heard through our safe and secure elections process. I want to thank the dozens of officials and organizations, the Secretary of State and her team, my fellow bill sponsors, our dedicated staff, and many more for putting in countless hours to get us here. I urge a “yes” vote on all four bills in this package.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 402, entitled
A bill to create a voting and elections database and institute; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; 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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Bumstead Hoitenga Lindsey Victory
Daley Huizenga McBroom Webber
Excused—2
Outman Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 403, entitled
A bill to provide for language assistance for elections; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the language access advisory council; and to provide for 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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In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 726, 736, and 751 (MCL 168.726, 168.736, and 168.751), and by adding sections 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a, and 753a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 10, line 12, after “ vote ” by striking out “ inside or ”.
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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Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—2
Outman Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
Senator Johnson offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 10, line 17, after “ process ” by inserting a comma and “ and must not directly or indirectly make reference to an election, a candidate, or a ballot question ”.
2. Amend page 10, line 17, after “ process. ” by inserting “ An individual who provides food, warmth, or other necessities to electors as described under subsection (1) must not be a current candidate in that jurisdiction or the immediate family member of a current candidate in that jurisdiction. ”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—2
Outman Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Geiss
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 was going to let some of these amendments go but there were so many fantasies that were just created in the explanation of those amendments that have to be responded to. I think one of the more shameful episodes out of Election Day in 2020 were probably contrived efforts to create long lines around the country. I think specifically in Georgia it was in focus, where communities of color faced disproportionate barriers and long lines in order to exercise their right to vote. One of the efforts made by Republicans was to even prevent them from getting water or food while they waited and endured throughout the balance of the day to exercise their right to vote. I saw a lot of videos of voters who were resilient and still stayed in line because they knew how important that election was. This argument that somehow food and water is a luxury item while the same people want to create long lines to create a barrier for people to wait in those lines and exercise their right to vote makes your head spin.
In terms of the actual content of this amendment, where somehow there would be electioneering inside the poll or that somebody getting a bottle of water mere moments before voting is somehow going to sway your vote in the privacy of the voting booth is not only untrue, but it’s not even the current practice right now in our law which is strong enough already. Clerks do not allow electioneering in the polling location. The law does not allow electioneering inside the polling location. To use items like food and water for voters who may have to, disproportionately because of systemic problems, wait in line in their community and to prevent them from those items while waiting to vote and to use that as a weapon to say that somehow there’s going to be electioneering in the voting location is preposterous. I urge a “no” vote on this amendment.
Senator Johnson’s third statement is as follows:
I just want to clarify something. This bill has nothing to do with giving food or water or anything else in the voting precinct—nothing. I think that needs to be clarified. All it says is that I would not be able to go up to someone or my friend or someone working for me and say, This hot dog and water is from Ruth Johnson who’s running for Senate. There’s a very fine line between electioneering. You can right now if you want, it’s not considered electioneering, say, Call Joe and tell him to quit torturing puppies. That is not considered electioneering, but we all know it does make a difference. It does change things. There is a mistaken thought on this. It doesn’t stop it, it just stops someone from saying, This is from a candidate. That’s all. It doesn’t stop any of those particular things that were mentioned.
Senator Moss’ second statement is as follows:
I have great news for the sponsoring Senator of this amendment. The clerk will already not allow that activity to take place in the polling location.
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the following bill was passed:
Senate Bill No. 401, entitled
A bill to create a state voting rights act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for a court-appointed monitor under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain discriminatory activity and to prescribe civil sanctions; to create a fund; to provide remedies; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed, 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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A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41 and 43e (MCL 38.1341 and 38.1343e), section 41 as amended by 2023 PA 198 and section 43e as amended by 2012 PA 300.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), 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 ,
Senator Camilleri offered the following substitute to the House substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute to the substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the House substitute as substituted,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1005, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 31aa (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1631aa), as amended by 2024 PA 120.
The question being on the motion to discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of the bill,
Point of Order
Senator Singh raised the Point of Order that on a discharge, a member can only talk about the reason for the discharge and not the content of the bill.
The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, ruled that the point is noted and well taken and members who wish to debate the motion can only debate it on the merits of the discharge motion and not the content of the legislation.
The question being on the motion to discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of the bill,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:18 p.m.
3:24 p.m.
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 bill:
House Bill No. 5393
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5393, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as amended by 2023 PA 301.
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, 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 revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for certain immunity from liability; and to provide remedies and penalties,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate return to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5779
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5779, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 2b.
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 Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
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. 977, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 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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Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
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. 978, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d.
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 Klinefelt
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:
House Bill No. 5434, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 114.
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. 5803
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 bill:
House Bill No. 5803
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5803, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41 and 43e (MCL 38.1341 and 38.1343e), section 41 as amended by 2023 PA 198 and section 43e as amended by 2012 PA 300.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Bellino Hoitenga McBroom Theis
Bumstead Huizenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Johnson Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Cavanagh
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated.
The motion prevailed, 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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The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Chang offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment to the substitute:
1. Amend page 7, following line 8, by inserting:
“Sec. 13. A CASA volunteer must enter into a memorandum of understanding with the court in which the CASA volunteer agrees not to release to the public any information received under this act. A CASA volunteer who releases case-specific or identifying information under this act in a manner not allowed under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.”.
The amendment to the substitute was not adopted.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
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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Senate Bill No. 790
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to create the home help caregiver council and to prescribe its powers and duties; to designate certain individuals as public employees for certain purposes; to require collective bargaining of certain terms and conditions of employment for certain public employees; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of grievances; to provide for the deduction of wages; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against concurring in the House substitute to Senate Bill No. 790.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, I’m feeling a little bit of whiplash, because when I started serving in the Legislature several years ago, legislation like this had been passed. And what did we see across the state? An outcry from our citizens who were suddenly finding their wages and paychecks garnished by a union that they didn’t know they were entering. People who were simply taking care of their family members suddenly found themselves losing money, and the Legislature worked hard to undo that because it was exceptionally unfair and undignified what happened. It was a scandal of immense proportions foisted on everyday citizens who needed every dollar they could get in order to take care of their loved ones. Were there some who are in a professional capacity, who could utilize some sort of representation? Sure there is, but the net was cast wide, spread wide, and entrapped many people unknowingly and unfairly. It is wrong for us to be doing this today. I think it’s immoral and I object to the passage of this. I am just appalled that we’re doing this to people who are just trying to take care of their loved ones.
Senate Bill No. 791, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1 and 14 (MCL 423.201 and 423.214), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 237 and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 349.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) 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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(2) The department shall develop educational materials related to improperly stored firearms, and how to report improperly stored firearms, and distribute the educational materials to districts and intermediate districts.
(3) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.
(4) As used in this section, “improperly stored firearm” means a firearm that is not stored in accordance with the requirements of section 9 of 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.429.
Enacting section 1. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending on school aid under article I of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1601 to 388.1772, as amended by 2024 PA 120 and this amendatory act, from state sources for fiscal year 2024-2025 is estimated at $18,497,481,900.00 and state appropriations for school aid to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2024-2025 are estimated at $17,054,443,900.00.
Enacting section 2. This amendatory act takes effect October 1, 2024.
Third: That the House and Senate agree to the title of the bill to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 31aa (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1631aa), as amended by 2024 PA 120, and by adding section 97h.
Regina Weiss Darrin Camilleri
Jason Morgan Sarah E. Anthony
Conferees for the House Conferees for the Senate
The question being on the adoption of the conference report,
The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Albert Damoose Lindsey Outman
Bellino Hauck McBroom Theis
Bumstead Hoitenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Lauwers
Excused—0
Not Voting—2
McCann Runestad
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved to reconsider the vote by which the conference report was adopted.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the conference report,
The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—15
Albert Damoose Lindsey Runestad
Bellino Hauck McBroom Theis
Bumstead Hoitenga Nesbitt Victory
Daley Lauwers Outman
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
On which motion Senator Singh requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 205, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 1c.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1c.
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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I will mention that during the course of developing and working on this legislation, we spent a lot of time working with landlords and housing providers to make sure that there were exemptions for small housing providers, to make sure that there were exemptions for landlords if the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development isn’t moving paperwork fast enough. We addressed the concerns that were raised by landlords in the process, and I think what we have before us now is a proposal that is a compromise that will be good for the housing industry, but that also most importantly and most crucially will open up opportunities to these families who just need a safe place to live.
I encourage you to support this legislation. This is going to be good for low-income families, it’s going to be good for families who are looking to get their kids into better schools, this is going to be good for keeping neighborhoods stable, and I urge a “yes” vote.
Senate Bill No. 206, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 554.601), section 1 as amended by 1995 PA 79.
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 Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 207, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and section 502 (MCL 37.2502), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “An act to define civil rights; to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of those rights based upon religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status; to preserve the confidentiality of records regarding arrest, detention, or other disposition in which a conviction does not result; to prescribe the powers and duties of the civil rights commission and the department of civil rights; to provide remedies and penalties; to provide for fees; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 502 (MCL 37.2502), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
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. 366, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 165, entitled “An act to authorize the public service commission to establish and enforce gas safety standards; and to provide penalties for violations thereof,” by amending section 11 (MCL 483.161), as amended by 1992 PA 11.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 25, by inserting:
“ (6) An administrative fine issued under this section must be deposited in the general fund. For each calendar year, any amount of the administrative fines deposited in the general fund that exceeds $200,000.00 must be credited to the commission to be used for underground facilities safety education and training, consistent with section 12(7) of the MISS DIG underground facility damage prevention and safety act, 2013 PA 174, MCL 460.732. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
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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Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 567, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 224.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-5) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-5), 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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This is dyslexia screening requirement. We’re one of roughly ten states that has no formal mechanism to detect kids who have the characteristics of dyslexia. I know, as a teacher, for a very long time I wasn’t trained in dyslexia. It was rarely mentioned, but I do know there were a lot of kids I had who struggled to read—and I was a high school teacher. What I now know is those kids who, I could see it on their faces, they just thought they were dumb. I wonder how many kids of mine, and I can see them each year in my mind’s eye, struggling to read actually had dyslexia and we didn’t catch it? They may still think they’re dumb as young adults and adults today.
I also think of a former constituent of mine who testified in the Senate Education Committee. His name is Deon. He was from Inkster, made it to the NFL, and in part because he couldn’t read the playbook, he was let go. His coaches thought he just didn’t care enough to read the playbook, but he couldn’t read the playbook. So as a young adult, well into his 20s, he sat down with a reading coach and learned phonics, and it all just broke free for him, according to him. He’s now a fluent reader.
I’d like to thank Senator Irwin—this has been his brain child for years—Senator Theis and Senator Runestad for working on it last session, Representative Koleszar in the House for being a huge champion, and for Deon. I’m hoping you’re about to see what can happen when we come together and vote on good legislation. I’m hoping that we’re going to see an entirely green board up here, to show that we can agree on things when it’s good legislation. So I ask that my colleagues vote “yes” on both bills in the package.
Senate Bill No. 568, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.
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 Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 716, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 803a and 803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as amended by 2023 PA 129.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 23, after “after” by striking out “a hearing,” and inserting “ an opportunity to be heard, ”.
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 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 Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 817, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects and the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
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 amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects, community colleges, and the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
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 recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 834, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “Public safety officers benefit act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.634).
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 House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 929, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled “Health and safety fund act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 141.475), as amended by 2009 PA 60.
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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In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 931, entitled
A bill to amend 1997 PA 70, entitled “Compulsive gaming prevention act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 432.253), as amended by 2008 PA 282.
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 Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:28 a.m.
11:05 a.m.
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 bill:
House Bill No. 4924
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4924, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3304 (MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34.
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
Johnson Theis
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5127
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5127, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
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’s statement is as follows:
This bill is in regards to registration plates for disabled veterans and I was the only “no” vote on this. I just want to make it clear that I am deeply supportive of our veteran community. I myself am a veteran; I myself actually would qualify under this bill to get a new benefit, I guess, from the state level. I read the legislation, I reached out to a bunch of people who were working on it and was trying to figure out what problem is being solved and how is this working and it seems like this was just a really flawed approach. Why are we passing legislation? The current model is that if you’re 100 percent disabled, you get a certain financial benefit and you’re forced then into putting a disabled veteran plate on your vehicle, which a lot of disabled veterans don’t actually want to do. They might want to say thank you to the state for giving me the opportunity to have a slightly lower fee on something like this, but they might not want to go out and broadcast to the public that they’re disabled veterans.
Now we expand that up to people who are 50 percent disabled and up. They don’t actually get the full financial benefit but if they want to opt into this program, they can get a plate that says “disabled veteran” on it. If people in this chamber—this came from the House—are really serious about saying, Let’s tackle problems for disabled veterans, why don’t we actually sit down and say what’s actually going to help with that. As I said, I myself am a disabled veteran. I know there are several people in the House who are too. I don’t think from reaching out to them and having these conversations anybody sat down and said, How can we actually help the people of Michigan?
I voted “no” because this is something that strikes me as something somebody ran a bill so we can go out and have some publicity saying we’re helping disabled veterans without actually doing so.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 803
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 803, 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:


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The motion prevailed.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
I rise to support this legislation. A few years ago we put this in place, and to just briefly speak to members about why this isn’t canned hunting. The facts of the matter are, we stock numerous species around this state that citizens then enjoy and utilize for outdoor recreation, and we’ve been doing this for decades. The trout in the Great Lakes, you’re all paying for them. The whole country is paying for those, and we stock millions of them. The state of Michigan is paying for the stocking of walleye, some in the Great Lakes, some in inland lakes. We’re doing many different species that then people go out and enjoy for hunting, and they aren’t canned hunts.
In this situation, we’re purchasing these birds, the pheasants, that are then taken to state land where citizens who’ve purchased the right to hunt come and hunt on that state land and the program is extensively promoted to beginners who’ve never hunted before and to children who are getting out for their first time hunting with a mentor. These are exceptional programs that get people outside and enjoying the great outdoors and state land in Michigan, as well as understanding the process of conservation of species and the value of hunting in the conservation of those species. The state even plants big species like moose and wolves and other things around this state over the years that then sometimes end up having a season and sometimes don’t as we try to manage those species according to Proposal G in the sound science way.
These aren’t canned hunts, but I will say a word even then. If they were canned hunts, so what? We eat beef, we eat chicken, we eat many other animals that are raised on farms and then are processed for us for food. How are those any different? The manner in which an animal is raised then processed and harvested in particular is not what’s at question and shouldn’t be at question. This program—back to this program specifically—is a very valuable asset to this state, as it promotes first-time hunting experiences in a small way for people to decide whether or not they want to do larger-scale hunting in the future. I’m very proud of the part I played in getting this program into place and grateful to the sponsor of this bill for extending the sunset on it. Please vote “yes.”
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, I’d like to point out, through you to the Senator from the 38th District, we don’t all eat meat. I myself have not eaten meat for over 25 years, and just want to correct the record.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 860, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40503.
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 McBroom asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator McBroom’s statement is as follows:
I rise to speak in support of this legislation; however, I want to point out that I think we could accomplish the ends of this legislation, which is to have a report on what we need to do for the habitat of woodcock a lot more cheaply, because I can give you what the answer is. It’s to promote young growth forests; it’s to promote harvesting of timber and the timber industries; it’s to not fall into the trap of putting all of our state forest lands into carbon credits, which lead to old growth forests. Woodcocks need young growth forests. They like young aspen stands, that’s where they want to be. While I support doing this study, I’d like my remarks printed in the Journal so that it can be verified in a few years when the report comes out that for the cost of getting Ed McBroom to the Senate, we could have already had the answer.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 882, 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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Nays—0
Excused—2
Johnson Theis
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
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. 4924, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3304 (MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34.
The motion prevailed, 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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4. Amend page 7, line 18, by striking out all of subsection (10) and renumbering the remaining subsections.
5. Amend page 10, line 24, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (16) ” and inserting “ (15) ”.
6. Amend page 11, line 6, after “ filed. ” by striking out the balance of the subsection.
7. Amend page 11, line 28, by striking out all of subdivision (e) and relettering the remaining subdivision.
8. Amend page 12, line 10, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (14) ” and inserting “ (13) ”.
9. Amend page 12, line 14, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (19) or (20) ” and inserting “ (18) or (19) ”.
10. Amend page 13, line 9, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (25) or (26) ” and inserting “ (24) or (25) ”.
11. Amend page 13, line 14, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (19) or (20) ” and inserting “ (18) or (19) ”.
12. Amend page 13, line 20, after “ subsection ” by striking out “ (23) ” and inserting “ (22) ”.
The amendments were 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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I request that my colleagues support me. Thank you.
Senator Lindsey’s statement is as follows:
As we’re discussing these bills in front of us that have to do with protecting the elderly, I simply just want to take an opportunity to make an observation about them. Senate Bill No. 922 in particular talks about, in certain parts, financial exploitation of the elderly and especially doing that through deceptive practices. I simply wanted to observe that I think the No. 1 threat to elderly people being financially exploited is the government and politicians involved in it. I hope that if this passes, some clever elderly people will find a way to use it against people who are campaigning for their votes and lying to them and exploiting them financially through that way.
Senator Runestad’s statement is as follows:
The intent here is very good. I put in a bill a couple sessions ago to try to prevent financial exploitation of seniors. However, I do, in closer review of the bill, find some areas that I think are troublesome such as if you have this personal protection order under the section of the court that there’s a reasonable cause to believe that an individual restrained has committed one or more of the following acts: possessing or purchasing a firearm. That’s a pretty tall order and you want to make sure you get it right in terms of what an individual has done in order to have such a sanction. One of the provisions, under (i) on page 6, is “a pattern of derogatory or inappropriate names”—is that like the wrong pronoun? I certainly think that could be. Using profanity, ridicule, harassment, cursing, it just seems like it’s very open-ended in terms of what can happen to you.
It also is valid for a minimum of 182 days. I have seen so many of these cases where the judge will say a month, let’s see how it works. For some reason we write it for a minimum of 182 days? By the way, they can issue this ex parte meaning the individual and the attorney have no idea there’s even a court proceeding. You’re talking about a real series of sanctions that could be issued against a person because they used inappropriate names or a derogatory phrase or swore and that’s enough under the bill to really lose a lot of your rights?
Unfortunately, this could have been one of these situations where all on both sides of this chamber, in unison, that it’s a great bill. If those provisions could have been modified, I could support it. I can’t support it as it’s currently written.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 923, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
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 Klinefelt
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. 924, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174a (MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.
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 Klinefelt
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. 925, entitled
A bill to provide for the creation of a vulnerable adult multidisciplinary team; to prescribe the powers and duties of a vulnerable adult multidisciplinary team; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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. 893
Senate Bill No. 985
Senate Bill No. 440
Senate Bill No. 1000
Senate Bill No. 1001
Senate Bill No. 1002
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5557, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled “Michigan planning enabling act,” by amending sections 7, 15, and 33 (MCL 125.3807, 125.3815, and 125.3833), section 7 as amended by 2010 PA 134, section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 105, and section 33 as amended by 2010 PA 306.
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 McBroom’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President, this state is seeming to have a bit of a crisis of dual personalities when it comes to local control and zoning, etc. We forced zoning on our local communities a number of years ago—a lot of push to do that in the first decade of this century—then we continue to roll that back, whether we’re passing an energy bill or whether we’re telling them how to do zoning this way. Why do we continue down this road of zoning at all at this point? What do we really believe? I don’t understand the dual personalities that seem to go on, where we say, Sure, locals, do all of this planning; you have to follow all of these guidelines but, oh by the way, over here, we’re going to take that over. Or, Now we’re going to tell you exactly what they have to look like.
The communities can already add these plans to their planning documents. Why do we need to mandate this? I find the whole exercise in zoning—particularly as a person coming from a rural area—to be very frustrating and very discouraging to my local communities and, ultimately, to our development because they’re not nimble plans. They take an inordinate amount of time to work through and they don’t allow local needs to be addressed in a very fast way. I think this is a shortsighted and just another weird way of nibbling at local control from the state. I recommend a “no” vote.
Senator Klinefelt asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Klinefelt’s statement is as follows:
I would just like to point out for the record that the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Townships Association are both in favor of this bill. If they were concerned about a grab on local control, I don’t think they would be.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5598, entitled
A bill to amend 1883 PA 98, entitled “An act to punish persons who procure or place upon record spurious or fraudulent conveyances of real estate, with intent to deceive,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 565.371).
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 Johnson asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise to ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this important legislation to protect Michigan homeowners from what has unfortunately become a growing crime in our nation and state: fraud related to property deeds. House Bill No. 5598 would make it a felony to knowingly draft and submit fraudulent documents for entry into the Register of Deeds database. This legislation is urgently needed to deter this clearly criminal activity and to hold individuals accountable. Submitting fraudulent documents to a Register of Deeds is used as a precursor to further crimes that seek to profit from property that simply does not belong to the perpetrator.
I want to thank Wayne County Register of Deeds Bernie Youngblood for his tireless efforts to educate legislators about this problem and the need for this legislation. I worked with Bernie when I was the Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds, where I saw firsthand the devastating effect that the criminal enterprise of deed fraud can have on individuals and families.
Unfortunately, the incidence of such crimes has only increased in recent years. In fact, recently one of America’s most-recognized homes—Elvis Presley’s famous “Graceland” estate in Memphis, Tennessee—almost fell victim to this exact scam. Fortunately, a judge halted the sale after a notary public, listed on the fraudulent documents, testified that she had never seen or notarized the loan documents allegedly signed by Lisa Marie Presley in her presence. However, many property owners are not so lucky. They can lose their homes, or spend thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars to restore their property rights—or even worse, they have lost their homes.
It is important that we pass this bipartisan legislation to protect the people of Michigan and the integrity of property records in our state. I want to thank the committee chairwoman, my colleague from the 11th District, for taking up these bills and for getting them to the floor for a vote. And again, I urge my colleagues to support this bill—House Bill No. 5598—and also the companion bill—House Bill No. 5599—which prescribes for penalties.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5599, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15b), as amended by 2014 PA 451.
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—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 896, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 5 l .
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 Outman Webber
Damoose Lauwers
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. 542, entitled
A bill to prescribe the types of opioid antagonists distributed to certain persons or governmental entities in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
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 Klinefelt
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. 986, 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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Daley Klinefelt
Nays—4
Albert Bellino Lindsey McBroom
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:
House Bill No. 5683, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16276a.
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 Lindsey
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
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. 5684, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1201 and 1210 (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1210), section 1201 as amended by 2020 PA 20 and section 1210 as amended by 2024 PA 78.
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—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations and to regulate certain persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide immunity from certain civil liability for certain entities and certain related occupations under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 668, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a.
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 Klinefelt
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. 867, 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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


context_text:
Chang Johnson Outman Wojno
Cherry Klinefelt
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. 893, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, and 25 (MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.113, 120.114, 120.114a, 120.116, 120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and 120.125), the title as amended and section 14a as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18 as amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding section 19a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: