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The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 271, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending the title, the heading of subpart A of part 2, and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, 177, and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1028, 460.1029, 460.1039, 460.1045, 460.1047, 460.1049, 460.1173, 460.1177, and 460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, and 177 as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 51, 53, 101, and 103.
(This bill was returned from the House on Tuesday, November 7 with a House substitute (H-5), immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See Senate Journal No. 98, p. 2420.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
Senator McBroom offered the following amendments to the House substitute:
1. Amend page 52, line 17, after “ By ” by striking out “ December 1, 2024, ” and inserting “ 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, ”.
2. Amend page 52, line 22, after “ report ” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “ based on the report “Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force Committee Recommendations: Part II – Energy Supply” prepared by the UP Energy Task Force created by Executive Order No. 2019-14. ”.
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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“( iv ) Is a reciprocating internal combustion engine placed in service to facilitate the retirement of coal-fired generation located in the Upper Peninsula before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subparagraph. This subparagraph does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050. ” and renumbering the remaining subparagraph.
2. Amend page 17, line 19, after “that” by inserting a comma and “ except as provided in subparagraph ( iv ), ”.
3. Amend page 18, following line 11, by inserting:
“( iv ) A reciprocating internal combustion engine placed in service to facilitate the retirement of coal-fired generation located in the Upper Peninsula before the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subparagraph. This subparagraph does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050.”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator McBroom offered the following amendment to the House substitute:
1. Amend page 62, following line 29, by inserting:
“Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless approved by a majority of the electors of this state voting on the question at the general election to be held November 5, 2024. This amendatory act shall be submitted to the qualified electors of this state at that election as provided by the Michigan election law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.1 to 168.992. If approved by the electors, this amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date of the official declaration of the vote.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—1
Bumstead
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senator McBroom’s first statement is as follows:
Mr. President, while this bill was in the House of Representatives a substitute was adopted and I’m speaking to one of the changes in that substitute. They included in there a requirement that by December 1 of next year, a study be conducted to report on the particular energy situation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, especially surrounding the fact that we have a mine that takes about 65 percent of our energy needs and entered into a partnership with the state and the citizens of the U.P. through creating a new utility called UMERC a few years ago and installed natural gas reciprocating engines at that time to facilitate the closure of the coal-fired plant.
This bill, as I mentioned when it passed the Senate first, creates a situation that’s going to very adversely impact our rates. I offered an amendment at that time; it wasn’t adopted, however the House agreed to do a study on the situation. My amendment takes that study out and requires the Public Service Commission rather than having a year to do another study to simply use the study they just did of the situation. The Governor created a special U.P. energy task force in 2018 and populated it with numerous experts and politicians from across the region. They did a comprehensive analysis on the energy situation in the U.P. and released that report in 2019. Why do we need to do it all over again? We had another study similar to that one conducted around 2013. This is completely unnecessary. We have the information we need; they should just simply take a month—my amendment says within one month’s time from the enactment of this legislation, that they can take the data they already have and produce the report we need to have. I ask for a “yes” vote. Save the state money.
Senator McBroom’s second statement is as follows:
This amendment is to just directly address the situation I referenced earlier with the iron mine and the RICE units in the Upper Peninsula and the fact that we can easily analyze both those who are for this energy plan and those against it, that there is going to be at least a 10- to 12-percent rate increase because of this situation because we’re not recognizing that in switching to the RICE units, we’ve already achieved an 86‑percent decrease in carbon emissions, and that other plants around the state that will make this change going forward will get to count that. My amendment allows us to look back just the few years, back to 2017, and make those emissions drops count going forward rather than forcing our power company and mines and all the citizens of the U.P. to face a dramatic rate increase for something we’ve already accomplished, that people down here will be allowed to enjoy without that same rate increase. I ask for a “yes” vote.
Senator McBroom’s third statement is as follows:
Mr. President, this amendment would give us the amazing opportunity to have a complete understanding of the landscape of this state in support or lack of support for the entirety of this green energy plan or the clean new deal or whatever we’re calling it these days. This amendment subjects the entire thing to a referendum of the people at the next November general election. This is a great opportunity for us to know who’s right and who’s wrong and for us to see what the impact is and how that’s divided across the different demographics of this state. I highly recommend a “yes” vote on this. Let’s let the democratic process work and see where the people of this state really are at on this issue. I ask for a “yes” vote.
Senate Bill No. 277, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 36101 and 36104a (MCL 324.36101 and 324.36104a), section 36101 as amended by 2016 PA 265 and section 36104a as added by 1996 PA 233, and by adding sections 36104c and 36104e.
(This bill was returned from the House on Tuesday, November 7 with House amendments, immediate effect and full title, and was laid over under the rules. See Senate Journal No. 98, p. 2421.)
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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(3) As used in this section:
(a) “Ballot question committee” means that term as defined in section 2 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.202.
(b) “Candidate committee” means that term as defined in section 3 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.203.
(c) “Contribution” means that term as defined in section 4 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.204.
(d) “Independent committee” means that term as defined in section 8 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.208.
(e) “Independent expenditure committee” means that term as defined in section 9 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.209.
(f) “Lobbying” means that term as defined in section 5 of 1978 PA 472, MCL 4.415.
(g) “Political committee” means that term as defined in section 11 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.211.
(h) “Political party committee” means that term as defined in section 11 of the Michigan campaign finance act, 1976 PA 388, MCL 169.211. ”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not 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 proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4625
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4625, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to permit certain minors to be diverted from the court system having jurisdiction over minors; to establish diversion criteria and procedures; to require certain records to be made and kept; to prescribe certain powers and duties of courts having jurisdiction over minors and of law enforcement agencies; and to prescribe certain penalties,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4626, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996 PA 137.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—1
Bumstead
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to permit certain minors to be diverted from the court system having jurisdiction over minors; to establish diversion criteria and procedures; to require certain records to be made and kept; to prescribe certain powers and duties of courts having jurisdiction over minors and of law enforcement agencies; and to prescribe certain penalties,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4628, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—1
Bumstead
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4629, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 15 and 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16), section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.
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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6:21 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4633
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4633, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and 712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389, section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Theis moved that Senators Lauwers and Daley be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4636, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4803 (MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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 the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4637, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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:
House Bill No. 4639, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 115m (MCL 400.115m), as amended by 2014 PA 308.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4640, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 67 and 68 of chapter X and section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 710.67, 710.68, and 712A.19b), section 67 of chapter X as amended by 1994 PA 373, section 68 of chapter X as amended by 2012 PA 385, and section 19b of chapter XIIA as amended by 2018 PA 58.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4643, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending sections 5, 8a, 8b, and 8d (MCL 722.955, 722.958a, 722.958b, and 722.958d), section 8a as added by 2014 PA 524, section 8b as added by 2018 PA 489, and section 8d as added by 2018 PA 632.
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. 5021, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 81d (MCL 38.1381d), as amended by 2017 PA 92.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “subsection” by striking out “ (8) ” and inserting “ (9) ”.
2. Amend page 3, line 13, after “ (6) ” by striking out “ A ” and inserting “ Except as otherwise provided in subsection (7), a ”.
3. Amend page 3, following line 24, by inserting:
“ (7) If, at the end of a state fiscal year, there is unfunded actuarial accrued liability associated with members described under subsection (6), a qualified participant who first becomes a qualified participant and first works for a reporting unit after the fiscal year who does not make an election for any reason on or before the close of the election period is considered to have made an election to become only a qualified participant in Tier 2. ” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Theis 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—19
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss
Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of my amendment. Over half—58 percent—of new participants in the school employee retirement system default currently into the defined contribution plan. This plan has predictable and finite costs to the state and local school districts, but the bill before us instead seeks to put new enrollees into a defined benefit pension plan. Despite assurances that the current pension plan is actuarily sound, I would point out that the unfunded liability on the state’s legacy pension plan for school employees is $38 billion. And in the deficit for other post-employment benefits, the state owes more than $40 billion in unfunded liabilities for retired school employees. The total of these unfunded liabilities represents half—50 percent—of our total annual budget for Michigan for everything.
My amendment would require that if the current pension plan accumulates an unfunded liability, that the default retirement plan option would revert back to the defined contribution plan so that the hard-working people of our state will not be left with the bill, holding the bag and paying more taxes. I ask for my colleagues’ support on this amendment.
Senator Polehanki’s first statement is as follows:
Mr. President, the importance of House Bill No. 5021 is that teachers are automatically opted in to the plan that most teachers choose. This amendment would defeat that purpose. I ask my colleagues to vote “no” on the amendment.
Senator Polehanki’s second statement is as follows:
I encourage a “yes” vote on House Bill No. 5021. Having been a brand new teacher once, I can tell you the last thing I was thinking about was retirement. Currently, a new teacher has 75 days to choose between one of two preferred retirement options, and whatever they choose is permanent. The current default option if a teacher, for whatever reason, doesn’t make that selection is a plan that many teachers deem less substantive and stable compared to the other plan. The Senator from the 18th District said a lot about his opinion on pensions and that whole system—this bill would simply change the default option, that’s it.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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:
House Bill No. 4823, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 803 (MCL 600.803), as amended by 2022 PA 8.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4920, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8130 (MCL 600.8130), as amended by 2014 PA 60.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 480, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
The 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 Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4337
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4337, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4850, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2020 PA 307.
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 the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4706
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4706, 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; 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 the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q (MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA 142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141.
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. 4720
House Bill No. 4722
House Bill No. 4885
House Bill No. 4923
Senate Bill No. 44
Senate Bill No. 45
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5048, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled “An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861, 141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and 141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section 7 as amended by 1989 PA 13, and by adding section 2a.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5074, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 125.4402).
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the recodification and establishment of certain tax increment finance authorities; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authorities; to correct and prevent deterioration in residential, commercial, and industrial areas and certain other areas; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote residential and economic growth; to create certain boards; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain boards; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to levy certain taxes; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; to provide for enforcement of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4720, entitled
A bill to provide for the statewide coordination of meaningful language access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to establish a process for submitting complaints and obtaining remedies for lack of meaningful language access and for denials of meaningful language access based on one’s national origin.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Bellino Johnson Nesbitt Theis
Hauck Lindsey Outman Victory
Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4722, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 48, entitled “An act to designate the third Saturday in June as Juneteenth National Freedom Day; and to designate November 26 of each year as Sojourner Truth Day in the state of Michigan,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 435.361).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Nays—0
Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4885, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), sections 21907, 21909, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 as added by 2017 PA 172 and section 21911 as amended by 2022 PA 79, and by adding sections 21912, 21916, 21918, and 21920.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4923, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21903 and 21905 (MCL 333.21903 and 333.21905), as added by 2017 PA 172.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 44, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry Klinefelt Polehanki
Nays—0
Excused—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 45, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16105 and 16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section 16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80.
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—3
Bumstead Daley Lauwers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
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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By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 273, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, and 93 (MCL 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1078, 460.1091, and 460.1093), sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 91, and 93 as amended and section 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 72, 80, and 80a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “An act to require certain providers of electric service to establish and recover costs for renewable energy programs; to require certain providers of electric or natural gas service to establish energy waste reduction programs; to authorize the use of certain energy systems to meet the requirements of those programs; to provide for the approval of energy waste reduction service companies; to reduce energy waste by state agencies and the public; to create a wind energy resource zone board and provide for its power and duties; to authorize the creation and implementation of wind energy resource zones; to provide for expedited transmission line siting certificates; to provide for customer generation and net metering programs and the responsibilities of certain providers of electric service and customers with respect to customer generation and net metering; to provide for fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to require the promulgation of rules and the issuance of orders; to authorize the establishment of residential energy improvement programs by providers of electric or natural gas service; and to provide for civil sanctions, remedies, and penalties,” by amending sections 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, and 93 (MCL 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1078, 460.1091, and 460.1093), sections 71, 73, 75, 77, 91, and 93 as amended and section 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 72, 80, and 80a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 613
Senate Bill No. 614
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 103, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 48714a and 48714b.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, line 12, after “ Consideration ” by striking out “ of value ”.
2. Amend page 6, line 14, after “ Consideration ” by striking out “ of value ”.
3. Amend page 7, line 25, after “section” by striking out “1.” and inserting “2.
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.
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 337, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 132, entitled “An act to provide for the filing of surveys in the office of the register of deeds relative to land divisions; and to prescribe the conditions of the survey,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 54.211, 54.212, and 54.213), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2018 PA 193 and section 2 as amended by 1988 PA 24.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 374, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 658 and 661 (MCL 168.658 and 168.661), as amended by 2012 PA 270.
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 amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 658 and 661 (MCL 168.658 and 168.661), as amended by 2023 PA 88, and by adding section 847a.
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. 505, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83.
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. 529, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 46, 47, 581, 795c, 822, 841, 842, and 846 (MCL 168.46, 168.47, 168.581, 168.795c, 168.822, 168.841, 168.842, and 168.846), section 46 as amended by 2002 PA 431, section 795c as amended by 2015 PA 268, section 822 as amended by 2018 PA 614, section 841 as amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 842 as amended by 2018 PA 382, and by adding section 814.
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 amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 22a, 22b, 46, 47, 581, 795c, 822, 842, 846, and 882 (MCL 168.22a, 168.22b, 168.46, 168.47, 168.581, 168.795c, 168.822, 168.842, 168.846, and 168.882), sections 22a and 22b as added and section 882 as amended by 1995 PA 261, section 46 as amended by 2002 PA 431, section 795c as amended by 2015 PA 268, section 822 as amended by 2018 PA 614, and section 842 as amended by 2018 PA 382, and by adding section 814.
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. 613, entitled
A bill to require certain public officers to file annual financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment to the House substitute:
1. Amend page 7, following line 2, by inserting:
“(p) The name, mailing address, and employer identification number of a political organization organized under section 527 of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 527, or an organization described and exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501, in which the public officer or the public officer’s spouse is listed as an officer or director.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not 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 appreciate some of the changes made by our colleagues in the House in the H-3 substitute, but they still don’t go near far enough to ensure the sunshine and transparency that the people of Michigan need, want, and deserve. My amendment would require that an official or candidate covered under this act report the name, mailing address, and employer identification number of any political organization or social welfare organization organized under section 527 or section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code for which they or their spouse are listed as an officer or director. One such group supporting a current serving statewide official accepted $6.5 million in just one year. This included an individual donation of $857,000 from a single undisclosed donor, and another single undisclosed donation of $400,000. This is commonly called dark money.
The people of Michigan deserve to know about these accounts and the potential influence they place on their elected officials. My amendment is common-sense transparency. It’s a measure that will provide additional and sorely-needed sunshine on the ownership of these accounts which are often used by officials and candidates outside the view of traditional campaign finance reporting and without the most basic transparency. This is huge loophole that’s helped Michigan earn the grade of F—failing. I strongly urge my colleagues to support this amendment.
Senator Singh’s statement is as follows:
I’d like to thank the House for sending us this H-3 substitute on Senate Bill No. 613 and an H-2 on Senate Bill No. 614 because it strengthened what we had sent over to them. I want to just remind people that this was a joint effort between the Democratic caucus and the Republican caucus. I’d like to thank the Republican leader from the 20th District and the majority leader from the 29th District for coming together in this bipartisan fashion. I want to thank the staffs of both the policy of the Republican caucus staff and the Democratic caucus staff. I want to also thank the legal counsels for both the Republican caucus and the Democratic caucus for putting together a compromise that could get done in this chamber, also pass the House, and get signed by the Governor.
I want to just acknowledge that we have increased, with this substitute coming over, increased the transparency for spouses to make sure that if they have contracts and other relationships with the state, that those are also taken a look at and disclosed within the forms. I remind people that we also have a section that will allow for people who want to go beyond what we have here today can do so in a voluntary fashion, and I know many of us will utilize that. But I do know that when you have legislation like this, you sometimes have to take the art of the possible. I want to thank both caucuses for coming together.
I do want to acknowledge that the Senator from the 38th District and the Senator from the 7th District will have bills read in today that will put the Legislature, as well as the Governor, under FOIA. As I’ve said as the chair of oversight, that I am willing and looking forward to taking a look at the lobbying act and making changes, but also would be willing to take a look at non-lobbying agents and how they interact with us as well. I look forward to taking up that type of legislation that I think will strengthen the entire part of this conversation when we get into the new year. So I want to thank everyone for this bipartisan effort in both chambers and I look forward to improving this as well as other disclosure items in the near future.
Senate Bill No. 614, entitled
A bill to require certain candidates for state elective office to file financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; 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) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
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 1:51 p.m.
3:12 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4387
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4387, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50.
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: President
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator McBroom be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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:
House Bill No. 4320, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145h.
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. 4942, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Ingham County to the house of representatives; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments concerning the property and the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Theis offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. Section 1988 of article 6 of 2023 PA 119 is repealed.”
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Point of Order
Senator Singh raised the Point of Order that the amendment is out of order as it is not germane to the bill, pursuant to Mason’s , § 402 as the amendment attempts to repeal a section of a different act within a new act on a different subject. Pursuant to § 402-6, “No proposal on a subject different from that under consideration may be introduced under color of an amendment.”
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, ruled that the point is well taken and the amendment is out of order pursuant to § 402-6 of Mason’s .
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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Damoose
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 493, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled “An act to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative acts,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 4.351, 4.352, 4.354, 4.355, 4.356, 4.357, 4.358, 4.359, 4.360, 4.361, 4.362, 4.363, and 4.364), sections 1, 6, 7, and 10 as amended by 1998 PA 318, sections 4, 5, 8, 9, and 13 as amended by 2018 PA 571, section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 197, and section 12 as amended by 1982 PA 170.
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: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Santana asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Santana’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to rise and kind of really level-set the conversation around our Corrections Department and as you all know, you all have maybe received calls to your office from loved ones concerned about their loved ones who are locked up in our corrections facilities here in the state of Michigan. I’ve been working on this budget for several years and working on corrections for several years here in the House as well as in the Senate. I think this is an opportunity through this policy for us to provide transparency as well as provide the tools necessary for the ombudsman’s office to actually be able to perform their job at a level that helps to provide transparency by offering opportunities for professionals to be able to provide analysis and also input into some of the decision making for some of the inquiries that come into the corrections facilities. This is great policy and I definitely hope to have unanimous support from this body.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4082, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 23b.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4126, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2022 PA 52.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4897, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 12 and 13b (MCL 247.662 and 247.663b), section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 501, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274.
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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1. Amend page 5, line 23, after “ Damages ” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting “ of not more than 3 times the actual damages. ”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Johnson withdrew the amendment.
Senator Chang offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-4).
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment to the substitute:
1. Amend page 2, line 13, by striking out all of subdivision (f) and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the substitute,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


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Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment to the substitute:
1. Amend page 5, line 23, after “ Damages ” by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting “ of not more than 3 times the actual damages. ”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the substitute,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


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Bayer Cherry McDonald Rivet Shink
Brinks Geiss McMorrow Singh
Camilleri Hertel Moss Wojno
Cavanagh Irwin Polehanki
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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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My amendment would instead state that a fine of up to three times the actual damages could be imposed, giving discretion to a judge or jury hearing the specific facts and circumstances of a particular case to establish an appropriate fine which may be up to three times greater than the actual damages. I appreciate the opportunity to offer this amendment and would request my colleagues to support it.
Senator Chang’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to remind everyone in the chamber about what these bills do and why they’re so important, especially right now in this moment. In committee we heard some pretty painful but important testimony from leaders in both the Muslim and Jewish communities about real incidents that have happened right here in Michigan where hate has been directly impacting our faith communities right here in our state. When we’re talking about the bills that are before us today, I just really want to make sure everyone is aware that what we are doing today is actually a tremendous step forward to help protect people of all different faith backgrounds to ensure their institutions are protected from harm. This is an important step for us and I will be happily voting “yes” and I encourage my colleagues to do so as well.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4477, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50.
The question being on the of the bill,
Senator Chang 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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The Senate agreed to the full title.
Protests
Senator Theis under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill Nos. 4476 and 4477 and moved that she be permitted to submit, in writing, her reasons for voting “no” for inclusion in a subsequent Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4197
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4197, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled “Uniform securities act (2002),” (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4129, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931b.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, following line 15, by inserting:
“ (5) This section does not apply to any permitted activity by a challenger as provided under section 733. ” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


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Nays—20
Anthony Chang Klinefelt Polehanki
Bayer Cherry McCann Santana
Brinks Geiss McDonald Rivet Shink
Camilleri Hertel McMorrow Singh
Cavanagh Irwin Moss Wojno
Excused—1
McBroom
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
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 support my amendment. While I support the intent of this bill, we have existing laws which already make it illegal to threaten election workers, who are the backbone of our elections. Extra precautions may be appropriate but I feel there are flaws in this bill that my amendment seeks to address. The bill states that constitutionally-protected activities including news gathering, protesting, or lobbying are not subject to this act. However, the bill does not include the protected activities of poll challengers, another important cog in the wheel of our elections. Poll challengers are recognized in our laws and provide an important check-and-balance on our elections. These are citizen-volunteers who have been trained and are credentialed to observe and help to ensure the integrity of our elections. This bill provides that protestors cannot be held liable under this act for intimidating an election worker, but a trained and credentialed poll challenger—recognized under Michigan law—does not have the same protections. This is simply not right. My amendment would extend the same protections to the statutorily-protected activities of a poll challenger. This is a very important amendment and I ask for my colleagues’ support.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4695, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 674 and 720j (MCL 168.674 and 168.720j), section 674 as amended and section 720j as added by 2023 PA 81.
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: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4346
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4346, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
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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Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 9, 2023, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 11:45 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the Legislature adjourns on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, it stands adjourned without day.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Singh moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Lauwers requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Runestad be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


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House Bill No. 4230
House Bill No. 4234
House Bill No. 5141
House Bill No. 5143
House Bill No. 5144
House Bill No. 5145
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4457, entitled
A bill to designate June 19 of each year as Juneteenth.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Chang Irwin Nesbitt Wojno
Nays—0
Excused—2
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4276, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 105i and 105j.
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
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4230, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 408.477), as amended by 2015 PA 15.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Bumstead Hoitenga Lindsey Victory
Daley Huizenga Nesbitt Webber
Excused—2
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4234, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 4, 6, 11, 54, 55, and 57 (MCL 169.204, 169.206, 169.211, 169.254, 169.255, and 169.257), sections 4, 6, 54, and 55 as amended by 2019 PA 93, section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 119, and section 57 as amended by 2015 PA 269.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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The Senate agreed to the full title.
Protests
Senators Johnson, Daley, Damoose, Bellino, Nesbitt and Theis, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4234.
Senator Johnson moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement, in which Senators Daley, Damoose, Bellino, Nesbitt and Theis concurred, is as follows:
It’s bad enough that this bill that amends campaign finance law was referred to the Committee on Labor, but now at the 11th hour as we adjourn for the year, it gets discharged straight to a vote on the floor of the Senate. Mr. President, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, yet my colleagues on the other side of the chamber are already busy shamelessly stuffing the Christmas stockings of union bosses. This bill will make it even easier for labor organizations to funnel money out of the pockets of workers and into campaigns of Democratic politicians. I ask for a “no” vote.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5141, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269, and by adding section 59.
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
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to regulate political activity; to regulate campaign financing; to restrict campaign contributions and expenditures; to require campaign statements and reports; to regulate anonymous contributions; to regulate campaign advertising and literature; to provide for segregated funds for political purposes; to provide for the use of public funds for political purposes; to create certain funds; to provide for reversion, retention, or refunding of unexpended balances in certain funds; to require other statements and reports; to regulate acceptance of certain gifts, payments, and reimbursements; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials and employees; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5143, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 169.202), as amended by 2001 PA 250.
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
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to regulate political activity; to regulate campaign financing; to restrict campaign contributions and expenditures; to require campaign statements and reports; to regulate anonymous contributions; to regulate campaign advertising and literature; to provide for segregated funds for political purposes; to provide for the use of public funds for political purposes; to create certain funds; to provide for reversion, retention, or refunding of unexpended balances in certain funds; to require other statements and reports; to regulate acceptance of certain gifts, payments, and reimbursements; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and state and local officials and employees; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5144, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 932f.
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
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5145, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


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Messages from the House
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.202 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 148
Senate Bill No. 149
Senate Bill No. 441
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 148, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 224, entitled “An act to license and regulate dealers in and research facilities using dogs and cats for research purposes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 12 (MCL 287.392) and by adding sections 11a and 12a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
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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Bumstead Hoitenga Nesbitt
Excused—2
McBroom Runestad
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Moss
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 149, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 224, entitled “An act to license and regulate dealers in and research facilities using dogs and cats for research purposes; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 7 (MCL 287.381 and 287.387) and by adding section 8a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-4) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-4), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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: