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In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Irwin asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Irwin’s statement is as follows:
I just want to highlight this important moment as we discuss legislation to address the opioid crisis in our state. Opioids are killing our residents, they are eviscerating our communities, and this package is a real effort to address this important priority in our state. I just want to take a moment to thank all of my colleagues who voted in support of this because this is an important bipartisan priority. I hear a lot of talk on the Senate floor about how important it is that we reach out and help people who are suffering with addiction and substance abuse. For those members who have not been supporting this package, I would encourage you to look into your hearts, look into your communities, and see the people who are suffering from addiction and who need a hand up. Please, don’t turn your back on them again today.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 401, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2024 PA 232.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: