Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:
I love the fact that we are going to have to now vote on a separate bill that would take longer to actually do what you want because you are afraid to vote “yes” on my amendment. I appreciate all the time and attention that’s been played to that. But to quote John Kerry, “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.” Welcome to that moment in your future debate—whatever else you run for. Have a nice day.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 768, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 51 (MCL 206.30 and 206.51), section 30 as amended by 2022 PA 5 and section 51 as amended by 2020 PA 75, and by adding section 277.
(This bill was considered earlier today, amendment offered and consideration postponed. See p. 255.)
The question being on the adoption of the amendment to the House substitute offered by Senator Hertel,
Senator Chang 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: