Senate Session 26-02-19 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with an invocation led by Senator Rick Outman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The attendance was taken, confirming a quorum with 28 members present. Senator Lowers moved to excuse Senator Bolino and temporarily excuse Senators Nesbitt, Weber, Baumstead, and McBroom, which was approved. Senator Singh then moved to temporarily excuse Senators Anthony and Camilleri and to excuse Senators Geis and Santana for the day, which was also approved. Senator Singh requested to suspend the rules to allow a guest on the Senate floor, which was granted. He then moved for the Senate to stand at recess at the call of the chair, which was approved. Upon reconvening, Senator Singh moved to proceed with the introduction and referral of bills. Several bills were introduced, including: - Senate Bill 791, amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. - Senate Bill 792, amending the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs. - Senate Bill 793, establishing plant rehabilitation districts, referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs. - Senate Bill 794 and Senate Bill 795, both amending landlord-tenant relationship regulations, referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services. Senator Singh then moved to proceed with the order of resolutions. Senate Resolution No. 97 was introduced to designate February 19, 2026, as Conductive Education Day, which was adopted after a brief discussion led by Senator Huizenga, who highlighted the importance of conductive education for individuals with neuromotor disabilities. The House transmitted House Concurrent Resolution No. 5 for a joint convention, which was also adopted. Senator Singh moved to proceed with the order of third reading of bills. Senate Bill 590, which amends civil liability laws for emergency care, passed with 34 votes in favor. Senate Bill 591, regulating health clubs regarding medical emergencies, passed with 34 votes in favor after an amendment proposed by Senator Runstead was not adopted. Senate Bill 583, amending revenue collection duties of the Department of Treasury, passed with 32 votes in favor. Senate Bill 584, amending the Income Tax Act of 1967, passed with 33 votes in favor. Senator Victory shared a light-hearted statement about a curling challenge with Senator Camilleri, which ended in a friendly competition. Senator Singh then moved to adjourn the meeting, which was approved, and the Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, February 24th, at 10 a.m.