No. 6

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

103rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2025

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 23, 2025.

10:00 a.m.

Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.

The roll was called by the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was not present.

Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—present

Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—present

Bayer—present Hoitenga—present Outman—present

Bellino—excused Huizenga—present Polehanki—present

Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—present

Bumstead—excused Johnson—excused Santana—present

Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present

Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present

Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present

Cherry—present McBroom—excused Victory—excused

Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present

Damoose—excused McMorrow—present Wojno—present

Geiss—present

Senator Kevin Daley of the 26th District offered the following invocation:

Dear God, in the stillness of winter, we come before You seeking Your peace and warmth. May we find comfort in Your presence, even as the world around us seems cold. Remind us that even in the darkest hours, Your light shines brightly, guiding us towards a new dawn. In Your name we pray. Amen.

The Secretary of the Senate, Daniel Oberlin, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Senator Irwin entered the Senate Chamber.

Motions and Communications

Senators Runestad, Brinks, Anthony and Albert entered the Senate Chamber.

A quorum of the Senate was present.

Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Damoose, Johnson, McBroom, Victory, Bellino and Bumstead be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Singh moved that Senators Bayer, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hertel, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Moss, Polehanki and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Recess

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.

10:38 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

During the recess, Senators McMorrow, Moss, Cavanagh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer and Chang entered the Senate Chamber.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on January 22, 2025, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2025-1

Department of State Police

Executive Reorganization

All students deserve to feel safe in school so they can focus on learning and achieve their full potential. We must do everything in our power to help reduce the chance of school violence and to identify and support children who are in crisis. Throughout my time in office, we have made historic, bipartisan efforts to support student mental health and to help secure the safety of our schools so that our kids can thrive both in and out of the classroom. To continue to help our students and schools in these efforts, it is important to have a single body within state government entirely dedicated to school safety and mental health and comprised of members that represent all critical viewpoints.

The School Safety and Mental Health Commission under the Michigan Department of Education, as originally established in MCL 388.1697e, was repealed in 2024 by Public Act 120. That Commission had similar goals to the Michigan State Police’s School Safety and Mental Health Commission, formerly known as the School Safety Commission, which was renamed and reconstituted in Enrolled House Bill 5659 that I proudly signed into law on January 22, 2025. The Department of Education’s School Safety and Mental Health Commission made tremendous efforts in reaching their goals and stands as an example of what a good government board can achieve. To best position the new School Safety and Mental Health Commission, reconstituted in Enrolled House Bill 5659, on a pathway to success, I am issuing this Order to ensure that each critical view, voice, and role continues to be a part of this important work.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.

Section 8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 obligates the governor to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.

Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:

School Safety and Mental Health Commission

(1) In addition to the members listed in Section 6 (2) of Enrolled House Bill 5659, the following member is added to the School Safety and Mental Health Commission (“Commission”) to be appointed by the Governor:

(a) One member who is a prosecutor.

(2) In addition to the department heads listed in Section 6 (3) of Enrolled House Bill 5659, the following shall be added as an ex officio member of the Commission:

(a) The Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential or her or his designee.

(3) The first individual appointed to the seat added in Section 1 of this Order shall serve a 4-year term. After the first appointment, the term for this member shall be 4 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later.

(4) The department heads (or their designees) referenced in Section 6 (3) of Enrolled House Bill 5659 and in Section 2 of this Order who are ex officio members of the Commission shall have voting rights.

(5) In addition to the duties set forth in Section 6 (12)(a)-(e) of Enrolled House Bill 5659, the Commission may also review and make recommendations related to school safety measures including but not limited to:

(a) The development and evaluation of school safety model practices;

(b) A review of the statewide school safety information policy and the emergency operations plans;

(d) The emerging trends in school safety technology;

(e) The baseline safety requirements for schools;

(f) The baseline hardening measures for new and existing schools.

(6) Unless expressly modified here, all other powers, duties, or requirements regarding the School Safety and Mental Health Commission set forth in Enrolled House Bill 5659 shall continue to be in effect.

Consistent with section 2 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this Order is effective April 3, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.

Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.

Date: January 22, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Gretchen Whitmer

[SEAL] Governor

By the Governor:

Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Chang introduced

Senate Bill No. 24, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 722.829), as amended by 2023 PA 287.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.

Senators Cherry, Shink, Bayer, Chang, McCann and Geiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 25, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

Senators Polehanki and Hertel entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Klinefelt introduced

Senate Bill No. 26, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 52706 (MCL 324.52706), as amended by 2012 PA 488.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Senator Klinefelt introduced

Senate Bill No. 27, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled “An act to create certain entities in the Michigan strategic fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities on those entities and on certain state employees and public employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by 2010 PA 337.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic and Community Development.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

General Orders

Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator McMorrow as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 1, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.232), as amended by 2018 PA 68.

Senate Bill No. 2, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 6, 10, and 13 (MCL 15.236, 15.240, and 15.243), section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, section 10 as amended by 2014 PA 563, and section 13 as amended by 2023 PA 64, and by adding section 14a.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Klinefelt entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

The following communications were received:

Office of Senator Stephanie Chang

January 9, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c) I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 1 and 2 which were referred to the Committee of the Whole and introduced on January 8th, 2025.

January 9, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c) I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 3, 4, and 5 which were introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection on January 8th, 2025.

January 9, 2025

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c) I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to Senate Bills 6 and 7 which were introduced and referred to the Committee on Labor on January 8th, 2025.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Chang

State Senator, District 3

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Geiss entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:44 a.m.

11:24 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.

During the recess, Senator Camilleri entered the Senate Chamber.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, January 22, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 4018 4019 4020

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, January 23, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:25 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate