Senator Victory’s statement is as follows:
This budget will make strategic investments in the departments it funds. We have added provisions to increase accountability, fund priority programs, and right-size spending. In addition to these items, we have included $2 billion for a tax cut that we have allocated to prioritize spending in the new Senate tax-cut funding to provide tax relief for the people of Michigan. With families facing record inflation, this budget makes it a priority to help Michigan taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money. By setting these dollars aside, we can have a serious conversation about providing tax relief to hard working Michiganders as a part of the fiscal responsibility and balanced budget. I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into the development of this budget and encourage a “yes” vote on this legislation.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 839, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Bayer offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 7, line 22, after “corps” by striking out “0” and inserting “934,400”.
2. Amend page 8, line 20, after “ $ ” by striking out “3,417,400” and inserting “4,351,800” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Senator Chang 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: