State Sen. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, stands with Cedar Springs City Manager Mike Womack (left) and Librarian Donna Clark as the new state of Michigan flag is unveiled at the library.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, accepts the Small Business Association of Michigan's Legislator of the Year Award from President and CEO Rob Fowler at the association's annual convention on June 21.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, and his grandson Liam prepare for a fishing trip in the 32nd District.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, stands with staff members of the Alcona Health Center as his recent tour comes to an end.

Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, welcomed the Rev. Nathaniel Sokol to the Michigan Capitol Wednesday to give the invocation before session.

Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, welcomed the Rev. Nathaniel Sokol to the Michigan Capitol Wednesday to give the invocation before session.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at his desk on the Senate floor with The Rev. Douglas R. Jackson and his wife Kathy after Dr. Jackson delivered the invocation before Senate session.

Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, (right) welcomed World War II veteran John D'Antonio, sergeant first class, to the Michigan Capitol Thursday.

State Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton, stands on the Senate floor with Spc. David Hagen of the United States Army after Thursday's Memorial Day Service.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands for a photo on the Senate floor with post commander Kimberly Napoleon, his guest for the Michigan Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, stands on the Senate floor with John West, father of Staff Sgt. Matthew West, during the Michigan Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday.

State Sen. Darwin Booher, R-Evart, welcomed his grandniece, Jessica Wright, to the Michigan Senate Thursday for the Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service.

Senator Colbeck, R-Canton, (left) and Donald "Woody" Woodworth, a World War II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War veteran from Livonia, stand in the Michigan Senate chamber Thursday after the Senate's 24th Annual Memorial Day Service. Among his many achievements, Woodworth was awarded the Marines' highest commendation for non-combat heroism.

Senator Colbeck, R-Canton, (right) and Pastor Eddie Brown, State Chaplin of the American Legion in Southgate, who gave the invocation at the 2018 Annual Senate Memorial Session.

Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, (right) welcomed World War II veteran Dwight Sachau from Hartland and Gold Star Mother Jennifer Clarke from Corunna to the Senate floor Thursday.

Sen. Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake, (left) was honored to welcome Master Sgt. Julius Gimesky of the U.S. Army Air Corps and his daughter and son-in-law to the Michigan capitol Thursday.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands with Don Taylor (left), president of the Retired Detroit Police and Fire Fighter Association, and Al Grant, secretary/treasurer of the association.

State Sen. Mike Green, R-Mayville, stands for a photo on the Senate floor with the Rev. Kelly Curell (left-center), his wife Dawn and Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, R- Olive Township, (right) after Curell delivered the Senate invocation on Thursday.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands with Mark Docherty, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union.

Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, welcomed Pastor Bob Derheim to the Capitol Wednesday to give the invocation at the opening of the Senate session. Derheim serves at the New Life Assembly of God in Escanaba.

State Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker, R-Lawton, stands with Sgt. Bill Darnell after he received the Beyond the Call of Duty award at the 30th annual Michigan Crime Victims Vigil Wednesday evening.

State Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battle Creek (second from right), and Sen. Margaret O'Brien, R-Portage (third from left), welcomed cadets from the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy to the Michigan Senate during session on April 26.

Cadets from the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy visit the Michigan Capitol on April 26 and meet state legislators.

State Sen. Dave Hildenbrand, R-Lowell, is joined by Rep. Thomas Albert, R- Lowell, in presenting a special tribute honoring the Lowell wrestling team and Head Coach RJ Boudro on their recent state championship.

State Sen. Dave Hildenbrand, R-Lowell, and Rep. Thomas Albert, R-Lowell, pose for a photo on the Senate floor after the Lowell wrestling team and Head Coach RJ Boudro were honored for their recent state championship during Thursday's session.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at the Senate rostrum with state Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Saginaw Township, the Saginaw Heritage Lady Hawks, Head Coach Vonnie DeLong, Assistant Coach Bill DeLong and Saginaw Community Schools Superintendent Doug Trombley on Thursday after the team and coaching staff were presented a special tribute honoring their recent Class A state championship.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, shows off his sneakers on the Senate floor as he and other legislators and staff raise awareness for the American Cancer Society by participating in Suits and Sneakers. The annual event encourages professionals from all career pathways to choose tennis shoes for a day instead of their normal dress shoes.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomes representatives from the Boy Scouts of America to the state Capitol in Lansing on Tuesday.

Sen. Joe Hune, R-Fowlerville, and Rep. Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, welcomed Adam Coon Thursday to the state Capitol.

Rep. Cambensy and Sen. Casperson give testimony to the Senate Natural Resources Committee.