The motion prevailed.
Senator Shirkey’s statement is as follows:
I nominate Senator Aric Nesbitt as Senate President pro tempore.
Senator Ananich’s statement is as follows:
I rise to second the nomination of Senator Aric Nesbitt for the position of President pro tempore.
As a former House Majority Floor Leader, Senator Nesbitt’s experience and understanding of the legislative process and procedures will be essential for the daily function of this body. Therefore, I am pleased to second the nomination of my friend, Senator Aric Nesbitt, as President pro tempore of the Michigan Senate.
Assistant President Pro Tempore
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, announced that the next order of business was the election of the Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate.
Senator Nesbitt nominated Senator Theis as Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate.
Senator Ananich seconded the nomination.
The question being on the election of Senator Theis as Assistant President pro tempore of the Senate,
The election was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: