STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
6:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the
Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Filler—present Jones—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kahle—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Kennedy—present Robinson—present
Allor—present Garza—present Koleszar—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present Kuppa—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaFave—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present LaGrand—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Lasinski—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Leutheuser—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Liberati—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lightner—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Lilly—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Love—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present Hauck—present Lower—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Maddock—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Manoogian—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Marino—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Markkanen—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Meerman—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—present Miller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Mueller—present Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—present
Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—excused Wittenberg—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present
Eisen—present Inman—present Peterson—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—present
Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Dr. Mark Barclay, Pastor of Living Word
Church in Midland, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father,
Thank You for each of these great
servants here today who are willing and obediaent to the call on their life,
whom, in Your providence, You have chosen to help govern our great state, and
to help serve and protect the great citizens and resident of Michigan.
I pray today for a special anointing to
be upon each of them. I pray for the wisdom of God to be evident in their lives
and in their sessions.
I pray for safety and divine protection
over them and their families, and I thank You for their sacrifice.
I pray for health and strength in their
bodies. I pray for peace in their hearts and that they will always be sharp and
clear-minded. I pray that You will always guide their steps into proper
decisions, and that they will be able to stand strong by their convictions and
beliefs and ultimately be able to support the Constitution of the state of
Michigan and the United States Constitution.
I pray that this very important day
will be a powerful day for them and that they will accomplish much as they do
their work under Your eye and under the shadow of Your wing. Amen.”
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Rep.
Cole moved that Rep. Pagan be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Cole moved that Rule 41(4)
be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the
members present voting therefor.
Rep.
Cole moved that a special committee of four members be appointed to notify the
Senate that the House was ready to meet the Senate in Joint Convention.
The
motion prevailed.
The
Speaker appointed as such committee Reps. Calley, Leutheuser, Sowerby and
Pohutsky.
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The special committee to notify the Senate that the House was ready to
meet in Joint Convention returned to the House along with the members of the
Senate.
The committee, through its Chairperson, reported that it had performed
the duty assigned it. The report was accepted and the committee discharged.
The Sergeant at Arms announced the members of the Senate, who were
admitted and conducted to seats.
Joint Convention
6:30 o’clock
p.m.
The Joint Convention was called to order by the President of the Joint
Convention, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist.
Rev. Dr. Hurley J. Coleman, Jr., Pastor
of World Outreach Campus Church in Saginaw, offered the following invocation:
“O gracious and mighty God, in Whose
hands the earth and world was formed, we are compelled to invite Your presence
into these proceedings.
We are thankful for the grace given for
our life and times; for our leaders, our people and places. It is by Your
grace, and not of our own doing that we are blessed to be here.
We pray this night; as we stand
together and pray for this awesome aggregation of leaders from throughout this
state, our Governor, our Justices, our Legislators, and our administrators, and
the citizens of this great state.
We pray for wisdom and guidance for our
Governor, as she leads this state.
We pray that the weight of wisdom adorn
our Justices.
We pray that an atmosphere of reverence
cover the chambers of legislation that will bring a unity of purpose.
We pray for those persons who will
operate in administrative capacities throughout this great state, that they
would serve the citizens with grace, compassion, and equanimity.
This is a season of great activity.
This year, 2020 should be a year of perfect vision; a year when we are serious
about dealing with the serious issues of this state.
We pray for willingness to find ways to
serve this state and this people.
Serve our history by building
upon the foundations of life, liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness
for all people.
Serve our present with the
virtue of action on the things that affect our mobility, our interactions, our
communities; policies and practices that cause us to grow and succeed.
Serve our future with perfect
vision for educating our children, providing for economic sustainability for
all, and ensuring a healthy environment.
And finally, to serve each other by
allowing for diversity without diversion, for conversation without conflict,
and valuing vision without division.
We pray that our leaders will find ways
to bring together the resources and energies from the far reaches of this Great
State, surrounded by the power of the Great Lakes, and filled with Great
People.
And, that those resources and energies
be activated, for purpose, in the virtuous pursuit of constructive action for
the betterment of all people.
This is our prayer, this is our faith,
and this is our confidence in You Who have made us, our God, and our Father.
Amen.”
The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary, who announced that a
quorum of the Senate was present.
The roll of the House was called by the Clerk, who announced that a
quorum of the House was present.
The
President of the Joint Convention announced that the two Houses had met in
Joint Convention to receive the message of the Governor.
Representative Cole moved that a special committee, consisting of two
Representatives and two Senators, be appointed to invite and escort the State
Officers to the Joint Convention.
The motion prevailed.
The President of the Joint Convention named as such committee Representatives
Lightner and Chirkun, and Senators MacDonald and Chang.
The Sergeant at Arms announced the special committee appointed to invite
the State Officers to be present at the Joint Convention.
The State Officers, escorted by the committee, were conducted to seats.
Senator MacGregor moved that a special committee, consisting of two
Representatives and two Senators, be appointed to invite and escort the Judges
of the Court of Appeals to the Joint Convention.
The motion prevailed.
The President of the Joint Convention named as such committee
Representatives VanWoerkom and Yancey, and Senators LaSata and Bullock.
The Sergeant at Arms announced the special committee appointed to invite
the Judges of the Court of Appeals to be present at the Joint Convention.
The
Judges of the Court of Appeals, escorted by the committee, were conducted to
seats.
Representative Cole moved that a special committee, consisting of two
Representatives and two Senators, be appointed to invite and escort the
Justices of the Supreme Court to the Joint Convention.
The motion prevailed.
The President of the Joint Convention named as such committee
Representatives Marino and Hood, and Senators Nesbitt and Polehanki.
The Sergeant at Arms announced the special committee appointed to invite
the Justices of the Supreme Court to be present at the Joint Convention.
The
Justices of the Supreme Court, escorted by the committee, were conducted to
seats.
Senator MacGregor moved that a special committee, consisting of four
Representatives and four Senators, be appointed to invite and escort the
Governor to the Joint Convention.
The motion prevailed.
The President of the Joint Convention named as such committee
Representatives Wakeman, Griffin, Anthony and Liberati, and Senators Horn,
Zorn, McMorrow and Irwin.
The Sergeant at Arms announced the special committee to wait on the
Governor.
The Governor, escorted by the committee, was conducted to the rostrum.
The President of the Joint Convention then introduced Governor Whitmer
who gave her message to the Joint Convention as follows:
Governor Whitmer:
“I. Introduction
Thank you.
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist;
Speaker Chatfield; Leader Greig; Majority Leader Shirkey; Leader Ananich;
members of my cabinet; members of the bench; and all those who serve our state:
thank you.
I must say, everyone is looking
fantastic tonight. But, this year, I want to get one thing straight: This is
NOT the red carpet.
Please, I urge you, focus on the
substance of my speech. It’s about issues, not appearances. I don’t care how
distracting Senator Shirkey’s outfit is—cut him a
break.
Tonight, I have the honor of
speaking both on behalf of the people of Michigan—and directly to the people of
Michigan. So, whether you are watching from home or you are in this room:
welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
I’m especially pleased my family
is here, Marc, Sherry and Sydney.
I also want to acknowledge the
dedicated Michigan Army and Air National Guard members who are serving
overseas. As they represent our state and defend our country, we owe them our
deepest gratitude.
Two of our brave servicemembers
are here tonight—Colonel Alice Clark and Chief Warrant Officer Amber Burgess,
thank you for your service.
And there is another person who
isn’t with us but who is here in spirit.
Governor Bill Milliken. He didn’t
just leave a legacy. He lived a legacy. The
reason is simple: Governor Milliken brought people together. He was a “passionate
moderate”—back when that wasn’t an oxymoron. He knew the real enemy wasn’t on
the other side of the aisle. The real enemy was doing nothing.
In the governor’s memory and
overlooking the waters he fought so hard to protect, we will break ground on
the Milliken visitors center at arch rock on Mackinac island this year. His son
Bill Milliken Jr. is with us tonight.
II.
A generation of doers
Governor Milliken’s commitment to
action is still relevant today. Especially today.
If you don’t believe me, ask our
kids. Ask [13]-year-old Monte Scott, [who is sitting right up there with his
mom, Trinell].
Monte lives in Muskegon Heights,
and his neighborhood was plagued by potholes.
The potholes were almost
ankle-deep. And after some expensive repair bills on his mom’s car, he got
tired of waiting for the adults in charge to fix them.
So Monte took action. To the
delight of his neighbors, and his mom, he grabbed dirt and a shovel from his
backyard and filled them himself.
When I met Monte, he told me his
dream is to go to college and to run for mayor. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s
giving the State of the State one day.
Monte’s generation is a
generation of doers. And they want to do good.
They inspire me. And we, the
adults in charge, should do everything we can to build a better future for
them.
Over the past year, we’ve made
some good progress.
After 6 straight years of the
highest auto insurance rates in the nation, we passed historic legislation… bipartisan legislation that puts money
back in people’s pockets and brings down the cost of car insurance. We
preserved quality-coverage options, strengthened consumer protections, and most
importantly, ensured an average rate reduction for the next eight years.
This has already resulted in the
Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association lowering its fees—which will save
drivers at least $120 per car this year.
That’s progress.
Also last year, with Secretary of
State Benson, we launched redistricting efforts to strengthen our democracy,
and make our elections more fair. And with Attorney General Nessel’s
leadership, we’re holding drug companies that profited from peddling opioids,
and corporate polluters that put harmful PFAS into our water, accountable.
We’ve made meaningful criminal
justice reforms, too. We have a new law that will raise the age for juvenile
offenders from 17 to 18. And last year, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist and Chief
Justice McCormack co-chaired a bipartisan task force focused on county jails
that will help us make real reforms in our criminal justice system. And by the
way, last year, Garlin became the first African American lieutenant governor in
our state’s history to sign a bill into law.
It’s been a year of firsts.
We created and named the first
Clean Water Public Advocate and created the Environmental Justice Advisory
Council.
The first pride flag flew over
the governor’s residence and the Romney building. I also hosted the first
Diwali celebration and Ramadan dinner at the residence.
These firsts honor the beautiful
diversity that is Michigan.
Unfortunately, we’ve also seen an
uptick in hateful, harmful language in Michigan and across the country.
A lot of it starts in Washington,
D.C., and now it feels like it’s working its way to Lansing.
Whether it’s misogyny in the
workplace or threats of violence online, this is unacceptable.
Let’s debate. Let’s disagree. But
then let’s all live up to our responsibility to stand up to hate and
harassment.
Remember, our children are
watching.
In Michigan, diversity is our strength. Doing
is our strength.
III.
Do something
So, my friends, what are we going
to do in 2020?
Well, I say let’s take our cue
from Monte… and dig right in.
Anyone watching the national
political debate has heard a lot of talk about plans.
Well, when it comes to tackling
Michigan’s challenges, I’ve got a Plan A and a Plan B.
Plan A was simple—it was in my
budget last year.
When I spoke to you then, I told
you that I was rolling up my sleeves and ready to work with anyone who’s
interested in solving problems.
I still am. But we can’t afford
to wait.
Over this last year, I made tough
decisions that didn’t make some of my friends happy. It was not easy. But
leadership requires tough choices. Leadership means coming together around a
significant problem, and working together. And sometimes we don’t make our friends
happy. I had hoped that legislative Republicans would follow suit on other
tough issues in order to move Michigan forward together. They haven’t.... But I’m
still hopeful.
Michiganders are hardworking
people. They expect results. They deserve leaders who will work hard… and get
things done. They won’t accept excuses, and neither will I.
I am not here to play games.
That’s why it’s time for Plan B.
For those of you who want to keep
playing games, I’m going to press on without you. I’m going to use the power of
my office to do what I said I was going to do.
Because for me… for Michigan…
IMpatience is a virtue.
No more waiting around to fix our
roads. Or improve our schools. Or strengthen our families.
The people of Michigan are
counting on us.
It’s time to act.
And it starts here. In this room.
Tonight’s speech will be shorter
than usual.
Believe me, the people of
Michigan don’t want more ceremony, they want concrete action. And sometimes,
they just want concrete.
I’ll follow up with more on a
variety of topics, including critical issues like drinking water and climate
change, throughout the year.
Water is one of Michigan’s
greatest and most urgent challenges because it touches nearly every aspect of
our lives. Recent headlines about PFAS and record Great Lakes water levels and
their impact on tourism, agriculture and infrastructure speak to the magnitude
and the urgency of the challenge ahead.
You’ll hear a lot more about this
in the coming weeks.
Tonight, I’m going to focus on
roads, education, jobs, and health care.
IV.
Do something on our infrastructure
I’ve spoken about building
metaphorical bridges between our two political parties. But, disappointingly,
political gridlock prevailed. And we’ve had to literally close bridges.
Last year, I proposed a real
solution that would have fixed our roads by 2030 and freed up funds for
education spending. That was Plan A.
It was a serious solution. It was
a real solution. An honest solution to problems we inherited.
But some thought otherwise. Let’s
just say it wasn’t warmly embraced.
But I’m not giving up.
Because the problem remains. In
fact, it’s worse because another year has passed. Michigan roads are among the
most beat up and dangerous in the country.
Michigan families pay more than
$600 a year in car repairs. Cracked windshields, blown tires, busted rims.
That’s money that could go into
to your child care budget. Or your retirement fund. Or rent.
And it’s also bad for business.
We can’t ask businesses to invest
in Michigan if we refuse to invest in ourselves.
And we can’t protect public
safety if our roads put our people in danger.
INaction is not an option.
When I introduced my proposal, I
said I was happy to consider alternative solutions. But no one came up with
any—at least not serious ones.
Diverting money from the teacher
pension system to fill some potholes… come on.
Selling bridges… not serious.
And letting roads turn back into
gravel… I don’t think so.
Any proposal that creates more
problems than it solves is NOT a serious solution.
So, it’s time for Plan B:
executive action.
Tomorrow, I will ask the State
Transportation Commission to issue state road bonds, so we can start fixing the
roads now.
My Rebuilding Michigan plan is financed
without an increase at the gas pump, and it will do three things: save time,
save money, and save lives.
Since it doesn’t require the
legislature to act, we can get started right away. That’s important. Cutting
down on the time we take to repair Michigan’s most frequently travelled
trunklines and state roads is fiscally responsible.
We can add and expand 122 major
new projects and nearly double the amount available to fix roads over the next
5 years than if we wait. We can get to work on these state trunkline roads and
freeways and take advantage of today’s low interest rates.
Over the long haul, we’ll
actually SAVE money. It just makes sense.
So, from now on, when you see
orange barrels on a STATE ROAD: slow down, and know that it’s this Administration,
fixing the damn roads.
But let me be clear: these new
projects will only address the worst of our most highly travelled state roads.
We still need the legislature to come up with a real, long-term solution to fix
the roads.
So next time you’re driving down
your local street and hit a pothole or see a bridge closed—call up the
leadership in this building and encourage THEM to act.
V.
Do something on our economy
A long-term infrastructure fix
isn’t the only solution the hardworking people of Michigan need.
Michigan has boasted 10 straight
years of economic growth. But Michiganders aren’t all sharing in it. And at a
time of historically low unemployment, many people are struggling to get ahead.
Some are underskilled. Some are overworked. Some are underpaid.
We’re doing something about that.
Since I took office, we announced
nearly 11,000 new auto jobs—that’s 5 times more than the previous year and it’s
the most ever announced in a single year in the history of the MEDC.
Our deal with Fiat Chrysler is
one of the nation’s largest automotive assembly plant deals of the last decade.
Adding over 6,000 jobs and generating $4.5 billion of investment. And for the
first time in 30 years, the opening of a new assembly plant in Detroit.
Our deal with Ford Motor Company
will create 3,000 jobs, producing the first-ever fully electric F150, securing
Michigan’s pole position in mobility innovation.
And just this week, we worked
with GM to announce a more than $2.2 billion investment in their Detroit-Hamtramck
Facility. This plant, previously on the closure list, will now add more than
2,000 new jobs for Michiganders.
We’re growing jobs outside of the
auto industry, too.
My administration has continued
work with the Canadian government on plans to construct the Gordie Howe
International Bridge—a project that will create thousands of good-paying
Michigan jobs, and spur economic growth in our state for years to come.
The Canadian Consul General Joe
Comartin is here tonight. Please, join me in applauding our Canadian neighbors
for financing this project and remaining a steadfast partner.
The truth is, plenty of
Michiganders have a job. Many have to have more than one.
And 43 percent of our neighbors
cannot afford basic expenses, like food and housing. That means on a block with
5 families, at least 2 of those families are barely getting by.
Michiganders need stability. And
better pay so we can save more. We should be able to take time off when our
kids are born and afford childcare when we’re ready to go back to work. We need
employers who will invest in a strong workforce.
Take overtime protections.
When I was growing up, if you
worked more than 40 hours a week, you were paid overtime. It was that simple.
It should still be that simple.
If you’re working extra
hours—sacrificing time with your loved ones on behalf of your employer—you
deserve to get paid for that.
Right now, only workers making
$35,000 or less have overtime rights. That threshold is too low. As it stands,
only 1 in 6 salaried workers in Michigan benefits.
So, I’ve directed the Department
of Labor and Economic Opportunity to expand the right to overtime pay to tens
of thousands of Michigan workers.
If you’re on the clock, you
deserve to get paid.
We’re also cracking down on
companies that misclassify their employees to shortchange them on payday— that’s
called payroll fraud. And it’s illegal.
While most of our employers do
right by their employees—there are some that don’t. I am determined to make
sure the hardworking people of Michigan are respected.
VI.
Do something on our education
Protecting our workforce is one
step, preparing our workforce is another.
And that starts with our kids.
Michigan ranks in the bottom 10
states for overall literacy. We’re doing something about that, too.
This year, we’re doubling down on
the commitment to invest in early literacy. We’re working to make pre‑k
universal for kids living in districts where test scores are low or poverty is
high. And we’re providing better access to child care for parents who are in
school or working full-time.
Then, once kids reach school age,
we’re making sure they can get the reading help they need. We’ve already
tripled the number of literacy coaches in the state. The next step is to have
literacy coaches train educators to better identify and support struggling
readers. You’ll hear more about this in the budget next week.
We’re also partnering with the
Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Skillman Foundation, the Battle
Creek Community Foundation, and others to help families navigate the Third
Grade Reading Laws signed by my predecessor. This punitive law could be a
nightmare for families, and this initiative will give parents and students the
resources and support they need to get through it.
We can get ahead of this problem
if we start early.
But our work cannot stop with
early literacy. All Michigan students should have the opportunity to go to
properly funded schools.
The one-size-fits-all approach
doesn’t work. Any teacher can tell you, every student has potential, but their
needs are often different.
This year, together we moved
toward an equitable funding formula.
Equitable funding is essential to
meeting the needs of our at-risk students and students with special needs.
Ensuring that every child gets the skills to graduate and succeed in our
workforce.
While we’re talking about skills…
In 2019, I set an ambitious goal
to increase the number of Michiganders with a post-secondary credential to 60%
by 2030.
To get there, there’s bipartisan
legislation called Michigan Reconnect, that will provide tuition-free skills
training and degree programs for adults.
To the champions of these bills,
Senators Horn and Ananich, Representatives Frederick, Kennedy, and Anthony:
thank you.
Now, let’s get this proposal
passed.
Our business community supports
Michigan Reconnect. And here’s why: We have over one hundred thousand in-demand
jobs to fill. These are good paying jobs—jobs in construction, IT, and advanced
manufacturing. But they demand specialized skills training.
Meeting our goal and filling
these jobs depends on more than just passing a bill. It depends on our young
people.
So, to Michigan’s high school
seniors, including my own kids—I have two words: Keep going. Make a plan for
after high school. Find a program that’s a good fit for you—whether it’s a
union apprenticeship, a community college, or a university.
And please, Class of 2020, fill
out your FAFSA financial aid form.
It unlocks the Pell Grant and
additional federal and state financial aid.
Last year, Michigan students left
$100 million in federal financial aid on the table.
We can’t make that mistake again.
So I’ve launched the “Governor’s FAFSA Challenge.” The high schools in Michigan
with the highest completion rates can earn prizes, and the top school will take
home $10,000.
So parents and counselors, tell
your students. Students, tell your friends. Filling out this form is important
for your future. Everyone deserves a path to postsecondary success.
VII.
Do something on our healthcare
And everyone deserves access to
quality, affordable health care.
In 2014, we expanded Medicaid to
cover more than 600,000 Michiganders.
But more must be done. Many
residents lack access to affordable healthcare. Either they don’t have insurance
at all… or the costs are so high, they can’t get the care they need.
You would think that Washington
would be trying to figure out how to improve the Affordable Care Act, instead
of using our court system to kill it.
Dismantling the ACA would be
disastrous for our state and devastating for our people.
One of the most important ACA
provisions prohibits an insurance company from denying coverage to people with
pre-existing conditions. Without that provision, the coverage of millions in
our state could be at risk.
We need to enshrine these
protections for Michiganders. Some Democrats in the legislature, including
Representatives Kuppa, Hoadley, and Koleszar have come up with a proposal. And
it’s a good one.
Like protecting people with
pre-existing conditions, and preventing insurance companies from
discrimination.
But we need the support of
lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. I urge the lawmakers here tonight to
think about your constituents. Think about any woman who has given birth, any
child with asthma, or anyone with a chronic condition like diabetes or high
blood pressure.
Pass these protections. It’s the
right thing to do.
We need to prevent health crises,
too.
And on that front, we’ve made a
lot of progress.
We’ve helped more people
struggling with substance use disorders and mental health issues get the
support they need. I signed bipartisan legislation that protects more than
83,000 Michigan residents’ access to mental health services.
And we’re helping Michiganders
struggling with opioid use disorder. Opioid deaths in our state have nearly
tripled in the last decade. I set a goal and harnessed resources to cut the
number of opioid deaths in half over the next five years.
In the coming months, I will
create a task force that will focus on prescription drug transparency and
lowering costs. Because if you can’t afford to fill a prescription, you could
wind up in the ER… or worse.
And my administration is working
to ensure a safe, healthy environment for all new moms, especially moms of
color.
This year, my budget proposal
will extend health coverage for low-income women who have had babies.
We will extend postpartum care
from 60 days to one full year after giving birth, and move up a woman’s first
postpartum visit to within three weeks, with a comprehensive visit within 12
weeks. This will help new moms heal, and work through postpartum depression and
anxiety after giving birth.
We’ll let a woman choose birth
control that works for her. A novel idea, I know—we’re going to ask a woman
what she wants, ensure she can get it in one visit, and provide coverage for
it.
We’ll increase access to
treatment for substance addiction and mental health services that work for
moms.
And expand access to home visiting
programs.
This will make a crucial
difference for new moms. And we’ll make an intensive effort to eliminate the
disparities in care—for new moms of color especially. Because right now, black
women are 3 times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related
causes.
This is a staggering disparity.
So I’m working with Michigan’s medical community to address it. I’ve enlisted
the help of the CEO of the Detroit Medical Center, Dr. Audrey Gregory, and I’ve
asked our medical partners and universities to incorporate implicit bias
training into their curriculum. So that as people of color seek health care,
they’ll be treated with equal dignity and respect, which will yield better
outcomes. Dr. Randolph Rasch, Dean of the Michigan State University
College of Nursing, who is here tonight, will head up this effort.
We need our medical
professionals, and our future doctors and nurses, to be aware of bias and root
it out. So we can promote equity in outcomes for every mom and every baby.
So here’s the bottom line: the
health of our state is only as good as the health of our residents.
VIII.
Conclusion
I want to end where I began …
IMpatience is a virtue.
Sure, it’s good to be patient
when you’re waiting in line at the grocery store … or on the phone with
customer service … or … when you’re a Lions fan.
But not now. Not when people’s
lives and livelihoods are at stake.
Not here, in a state that faces
challenges from pocketbooks to potholes … where our road conditions prove that
WAITING to act … only makes things worse.
In 2020 … in Michigan … we can
afford to be a little impatient. We need to be a little impatient.
In the blink of an eye, my
daughters will be off to college and then joining the workforce. Same goes for
Monte. For ALL our kids.
Let’s fight for them, not with
each other.
Let’s show them what’s possible.
The people of Michigan are on the
move. And it’s time for Lansing to catch up.
It’s time for action.
Let’s get to work.
Let’s move some dirt.”
The
business of the Joint Convention having been completed, the Governor, the
Justices of the Supreme Court, the Judges of the Court of Appeals and the State
Officers withdrew.
Representative
Cole moved that the Joint Convention adjourn.
The
motion prevailed, the time being 7:44 o’clock p.m.
The
Lt. Governor and members of the Senate retired.
The
Speaker announced that the House of Representatives and Senate had met in Joint
Convention and had listened to the message of the Governor.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the
following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on
Tuesday, January 28:
House Bill Nos. 5411 5412 5413 5414 5415 5416 5417 5418 5419 5420 5421 5422 5423 5424 5425
The Clerk
announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday,
January 29:
Senate
Bill No. 711
The
Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Wednesday, January 29:
Senate
Bill Nos. 760 761 762
Messages from the Senate
A bill
to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana
Act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 333.27958).
The
Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The
Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) by a 3/4 vote, ordered that it
be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full
title.
The
Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill
to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by
amending section 206 (MCL 333.27206), as amended by 2018 PA 648.
The
Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The
Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given
immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The
Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Announcements by the Clerk
January
29, 2020
Received from the Auditor General
a copy of the:
·
Performance audit on IT Equipment
Surplus and Salvage, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
(071-0515-19), January 2020.
Gary
L. Randall
Clerk
of the House
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Rep. Bolden moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 7:55 p.m.
The
Speaker declared the House adjourned until Thursday, January 30, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of
Representatives