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State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, reads an agriculture-themed book to elementary students at Christ the King's Unionville Campus Monday morning.

Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, announced Drew Rupprecht of Thistle Dew Dairy in Vassar as the winner of his 2019 online photo contest. The photo captures a cold winter evening on Rupprecht's farm.

Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Curt VanderWall, R- Ludington, stop for a photo on the Senate floor with Michigan Cherry Queen Grace Boyles during her visit to Lansing on Wednesday.

Sens. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, and Curt VanderWall, R- Ludington, stop for a photo on the Senate floor with Michigan Cherry Queen Grace Boyles during her visit to Lansing on Wednesday.

State Sen Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, listens from the audience as Tim Goheen, principal of Tri-County High School; Joe Williams, assistant principal of Tri-County High School; and Steve Locke, superintendent of Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District testify on Senate Bill 106 before the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform.

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, speaks to students at Bishop Kelley Catholic School in Lapeer about government and its various roles.

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, reads a Dr. Seuss book to students at Bishop Kelley Catholic School in Lapeer.

State Sen Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, stands at the Senate rostrum with Chaplain John Wichman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hough- Pontius Post 3701 in Lakeview. Wichman delivered the invocation before Senate session.

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, stands at his desk on the Senate floor with the Rev. Daniel Wilson after Wilson delivered the invocation before Senate session.

State Sens. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, and Kevin Daley, R-Lum, stop for a photo with Michigan Sugar Queen Paige Lupcke on the Senate floor. Lupcke was in Lansing for the Michigan Sugar Company's annual lobby day.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, welcomed Brad Niergarth to the Michigan Capitol for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address. Niergarth (left), is a certified public accountant from Traverse City and senior partner at Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth.

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, is joined by Bay County Sheriff Troy Cunningham on the Senate floor prior to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address.

State Sens. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, (left) and Roger Victory, R- Hudsonville, (right) welcomed Holland Mayor Nancy De Boer to Lansing for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address on Tuesday.

State Sens. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, (left) and Roger Victory, R- Hudsonville, (right) welcomed Holland Mayor Nancy De Boer to Lansing for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address on Tuesday.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, is joined by Dr. Stephanie Duggan and her husband Jim on the Senate floor prior to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address.

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, welcomed Wayland Mayor Tim Bala (left) and South Haven High School teacher Brian Milliron (right) to Lansing as his guests for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address on Tuesday.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, is joined on the Senate floor by his son Patrick (right), Fisher Companies President Kyle White (left), and Isabella County businessman Sid Smith (right center) prior to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 State of the State address.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, stands at his desk on the Senate floor with the Rev. J.D. Howell after Howell delivered the invocation before Senate session.

Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, joins members of the Senate and Blue Star Mothers from around the state for a photo after Senate Resolution 9 was adopted by the Senate.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, is joined by his wife, Veronica Horn, president and CEO of the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, takes his oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Pictured with MacGregor are his wife Christine and Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen Markman, who administered the oath.

State Sen. Jon Bumstead, R-Newaygo, was joined by his wife Cindi and friends and family during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, was joined by his wife Trisha, along with several friends and family members, for Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Kevin Daley, R-Lum, was joined by his wife Debbie and members of his family during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes, is joined by family and friends during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, is joined by current and former staff during Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing.

Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, is joined by Buy Nearby Guy on the steps of the Michigan Capitol.

Sen. Jim Stamas, R-Midland, and Rep. Sue Allor, R-Wolverine, joined friends and family members of the late Rep. Peter Pettalia at a ceremony dedicating a part of U.S. 23 in Presque Isle County between Maple Drive and Misiak Highway as a memorial highway in Pettalia's honor.

Sen. Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, pictured left, and Rep. Chris Afendoulis, R-Grand Rapids Township, pictured right, present a special tribute to West Michigan Whitecaps President Scott Lane in recognition of the team's 25th anniversary. The tribute highlighted the Whitecaps' six Eastern Division titles, six Midwest League championships, league records set, its more than 130 previous players advancing to the major leagues, and welcoming its 10 millionth fan this season. The honor was signed by MacGregor, Afendoulis, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Gov. Rick Snyder.

State Sen. Ken Horn, R-Frankenmuth, joins Gov. Rick Snyder, Department of Talent and Economic Development Director Roger Curtis (third from right), Delaney McKinley with the Michigan Manufacturing Association (third from left), and skilled trades advocates on Wednesday during the governor's ceremonial bill signing ceremony for Horn's legislation, Senate Bill 946, now Public Act 260 of 2018.