No. 60
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 15, 2004.
10:00a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--present Emerson--present Olshove--present
Barcia--present Garcia--present Patterson--present
Basham--present George--present Prusi--present
Bernero--present Gilbert--present Sanborn--present
Birkholz--present Goschka--present Schauer--present
Bishop--present Hammerstrom--present Scott--present
Brater--present Hardiman--present Sikkema--present
Brown--present Jacobs--present Stamas--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present
Cherry--present Johnson--present Thomas--present
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Toy--excused
Clarke--present Leland--present Van Woerkom--present
Cropsey--present McManus--present
Pastor Charles Jacobs of First United Methodist Church of Howell offered the following invocation:
O Creator and Author of life, the Sustainer of hope, be present with us gathered here this morning. At the beginning of a new session this day, we ask for Your blessing and presence in our midst as we have gathered in this hallowed place of honor and trust. Grant that a spirit of reason and goodwill will permeate the thinking of these state Senators and their endeavors throughout this day as they deliberate the issues of life for the people of our great state. Grant that they might heed the urgings of a higher power as each of us might demonstrate that wisdom within our lives. Grant Your blessing upon us in this hour, O God, that we may surely perform all that has been entrusted to us to contribute to the good of others. Free us from the constraints of routine and the trivial so that we may experience the greater blessings beyond.
We pray these things in the unity of a faith that is confident in the Lord of peace and hope. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Basham entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Birkholz be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Toy be excused from this week's sessions.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schauer moved that Senators Barcia and Bernero be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Barcia, Bernero and Clarke entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received and read:
Department of State
June 10, 2004
This will acknowledge receipt of the initiative petition entitled "An initiation of Legislation to define legal birth and the commencing of legal personhood and rights; and to provide immunity for certain acts" which was approved by the Michigan Senate on June 9, 2004 and filed with this Department on June 9, 2004. The initiative petition was also approved by the Michigan House of Representatives on June 9, 2004 and file with this Department on June 9, 2004.
The initiative petition has been assigned Act 135 of the Public Acts of 2004.
Sincerely,
Terri Lynn Land
Secretary of State
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, June 10:
House Bill Nos. 5534 5637 5656 5782 5783 5801 5814 5815 5816 5875 5913 5930 5931
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, June 14, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No.320 at 3:18p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No.1074 at 3:20p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No.296 at 3:22p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No.241 at 3:24p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, June 10, and are available at the legislative Web site:
Senate Bill Nos. 1290 1291
House Bill Nos. 5979 5980 5981 5982 5983 5984 5985 5986 5987 5988 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5994 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009 6010 6011 6012 6013 6014 6015 6016 6017
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Friday, June 11, and are available at the legislative Web site:
Senate Bill Nos. 1292 1293
Messages from the Governor
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.195
Senate Bill No.364
Senate Bill No.293
Senate Bill No.265
Senate Bill No.288
Senate Bill No.540
Senate Bill No.283
Senate Bill No.464
Senate Bill No.466
Senate Bill No.395
Senate Bill No.474
Senate Bill No.840
Senate Bill No.785
Senate Bill No.788
Senate Bill No.829
Senate Bill No.841
Senate Bill No.1093
Senate Bill No.863
Senate Bill No.865
Senate Bill No.867
Senate Bill No.869
Senate Bill No.872
Senate Bill No.875
Senate Bill No.647
The motion prevailed.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
June 14, 2004
Due to a typographical error in the May 6, 2004 letter filed with your office pursuant to Section 13 of the Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Act of 2003, the following should read:
Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation
Mr.Douglass J. Diggs of 782 Middlesex, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing June 14, 2004 and expiring June 13, 2005.
Mr.Thomas C. Kinnear of 2651 Hawthorn Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, appointed to represent statewide organizations exempt from taxation under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, for a term commencing June 14, 2004 and expiring June 13, 2007.
Mr.Charles P. Rothstein of 5002 Lake Bluff Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323, county of Oakland, appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing June 14, 2004 and expiring June 13, 2006.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
June 14, 2004
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office under Section 13 of the Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Act of 2003:
Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation
Mr.Dennis S. Bernard of 843 Suffield, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, appointed to represent persons recommended by the Majority Leader of the Senate, for a term commencing June 14, 2004 and expiring June 13, 2006.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointment was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Goschka entered the Senate Chamber.
Messages from the House
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No.267
Senate Bill No.774
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No.1062, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004 and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.387 Yeas--0
Nays--36
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Bishop Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Brater George Leland Stamas
Brown Gilbert McManus Switalski
Cassis Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cherry Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Excused--2
Birkholz Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senator Birkholz entered the Senate Chamber.
Senate Bill No.1063, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.388 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1064, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.389 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1065, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.390 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1066, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create certain funds and accounts; to require certain reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.391 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1067, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004 and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.392 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1068, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.393 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Senate Bill No.1069, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 11, 11b, 11f, 11g, 11j, 13, 15, 18a, 19, 20, 21b, 22a, 22b, 24, 26, 26a, 31a, 31d, 32c, 32d, 32f, 32j, 39a, 41, 41a, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 98b, 99, 101, 104a, 107, 147, 152, 158b, and 166a (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611b, 388.1611f, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1613, 388.1615, 388.1618a, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1621b, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1624, 388.1626, 388.1626a, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1632c, 388.1632d, 388.1632f, 388.1632j, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1641a, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1698b, 388.1699, 388.1701, 388.1704a, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1752, 388.1758b, and 388.1766a), sections 3, 6, 11f, 11g, 11j, 19, 20, 22a, 22b, 24, 31a, 31d, 32c, 32d, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 74, 81, 98, 99, 101, 104a, 107, 147, and 166a as amended and sections 32j, 41a, and 98b as added by 2003 PA 158, section 4 as amended by 1995 PA 130, sections 11, 11b, and 26a as amended by 2003 PA 236, section 13 as amended by 1999 PA 119, sections 15 and 18a as amended by 1996 PA 300, sections 21b and 152 as amended by 2000 PA 297, section 26 as amended by 1997 PA 93, section 32f as amended by 2002 PA 521, section 94a as amended by 2003 PA 180, and section 158b as added by 1994 PA 283, and by adding section 146; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.394 Yeas--0
Nays--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No.1287
Senate Bill No.1288
Senate Bill No.1289
Senate Bill No.773
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1287, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 211a (MCL 750.211a), as amended by 2003 PA 257.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.395 Yeas--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1288, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16k), as amended by 2001 PA 136.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.396 Yeas--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.1289, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2855a (MCL 333.2855a), as added by 2003 PA 322.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.397 Yeas--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.773, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 145c (MCL 750.145c), as amended by 2002 PA 629.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.398 Yeas--37
Allen Clark-Coleman Hardiman Prusi
Barcia Clarke Jacobs Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Schauer
Bernero Emerson Johnson Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Sikkema
Bishop George Leland Stamas
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Goschka Olshove Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Toy
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Cropsey moved that he be named co-sponsor of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Hammerstrom 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, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Cropsey as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No.5225, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending section 5a (MCL 52.205a).
House Bill No.4476, entitled
A bill to provide respite care information resources; to establish a unified Michigan lifespan respite services resource network to disseminate community lifespan respite services information resources; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain departments of this state.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No.5148, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending sections 9501 and 9525 (MCL 440.9501 and 440.9525), section 9501 as amended and section 9525 as added by 2000 PA 348.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.1260, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14g), as added by 2002 PA 29.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 1, line 9, after "fraudulent" by striking out "financial" and inserting "financing".
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Resolutions
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No.175
Senate Resolution No.139
Senate Resolution No.241
Senate Concurrent Resolution No.40
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
House Concurrent Resolution No.60
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
House Concurrent Resolution No.60.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for President Ronald Reagan.
Whereas, With the passing of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, our nation unites to salute the memory of a beloved leader and celebrate the life of a gentleman who truly embodied the best of the American spirit. With his boundless optimism and clarity of purpose, President Reagan left his mark on history as a leader of unwavering principle and unshakable belief in the noble ideals of our country; and
Whereas, Born and raised amid humble surroundings in Illinois, Ronald Reagan took an unusual career path to the White House. His innate gift for communicating with people--which was to serve him so well in the nation's highest office--helped to forge convictions on personal responsibility and initiative that shaped his philosophy of what the role of government should and should not be. Two terms as the Governor of California illustrated his determination and vision in incorporating his convictions into public policies for the greater good; and
Whereas, His nomination for the presidency at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit set in motion a new way of approaching the nation's challenges. He took office at a dark hour in our history, with runaway inflation, unemployment rates at the highest levels since the Great Depression, and grave threats from overseas. Through comprehensive reforms, new attitudes, and the magnetism of his personality, Ronald Reagan left office with the country in far stronger shape; and
Whereas, Most of all, President Reagan's contagious optimism gave heart to our country and strengthened America's devotion to the highest ideals of self-government. Where others saw despair, he saw hope. Where others saw problems, he saw opportunity. The collapse of communism in the Soviet Union, the end of the Cold War, and an invigorated commitment to liberty are lasting legacies of the man who reminded us, in both his words and his deeds, of our country's greatness and its responsibilities. These gifts will long be treasured by a grateful nation, a nation he so loved as the beacon of freedom in the world, a "shining city on a hill"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we offer our highest expression of tribute to honor the memory of President Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted the to Reagan family as evidence of the lasting esteem that the people of Michigan will always hold for the memory of President Reagan.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Senators Allen, Barcia, Brown, Cassis, Clarke, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Goschka, Jacobs, Jelinek, Johnson, Kuipers, McManus, Prusi, Schauer, Switalski, Thomas and Van Woerkom were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No.61.
A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service.
Whereas, The Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 provides in Article XI, Section 5:
Increases in rates of compensation authorized by the commission may be effective only at the start of a fiscal year and shall require prior notice to the governor, who shall transmit such increases to the legislature as part of his budget. The legislature may, by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving in each house, waive the notice and permit increases in rates of compensation to be effective at a time other than the start of a fiscal year.
; and
Whereas, As a result of recently completed negotiations, a settlement has been reached on a three-year contract between the state and the Michigan State Police Troopers Association regarding compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. This settlement, which will be retroactive to its effective date of October 1, 2002, was reached past the time when the governor could transmit the increase as part of the budget; and
Whereas, The acting State Personnel Director, with the consent of the Chair of the Civil Service Commission, granted interim approval of the collective bargaining agreement on May 18, 2004; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of The Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, the Michigan Legislature waives the prior notice requirement to permit increases in rates of compensation for certain members of the Department of State Police as set in the contract settled between the Michigan State Police Troopers Association and the state and the Civil Service Commission; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Civil Service Commission.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Garcia and Goschka were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No.62.
A concurrent resolution to authorize the Department of Corrections to exceed the spending limits established under section 603 of 2003 PA 193 for special maintenance, remodeling, and renovations from existing operational accounts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004.
Whereas, The Department of Corrections was authorized operating appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, totaling $1,705,772,500.00 in 2003 PA 154, as adjusted in Executive Order No.2003-23 and 2003 PA 237; and
Whereas, The Department of Corrections has requested authorization to spend in excess of $600,000.00 from existing operational accounts for the purpose of expediting capital renovations at Huron Valley Correctional Facility and Huron Valley Center that will facilitate the relocation of inmate populations and allow for the subsequent closure of Western Wayne Correctional Facility; and
Whereas, The Department of Corrections has estimated that the total cost of these renovations is $3,000,000.00; and
Whereas, The Department of Corrections must commence these projects immediately in order to ensure renovations are completed by October 1, 2004, to accommodate the relocation of female inmates from Western Wayne Correctional Facility to the Huron Valley Center, and the corresponding transfer of prisoners under psychiatric care from the Huron Valley Center to Huron Valley Correctional Facility; and
Whereas, The Department of Corrections budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, is predicated on full-year savings from the aforementioned facility closure and consolidations; and
Whereas, Pursuant to section 603 of 2003 PA 193, state agencies may expend not more than $600,000.00 from their operating budgets for special maintenance, remodeling, additions, or other capital outlay purposes, unless specifically authorized by the Legislature; now therefore, be it
Resolved by the House (the Senate concurring), That the Michigan Legislature recognizes the need to exceed the spending limits established pursuant to section 603 of 2003 PA 193, and hereby authorizes the renovation projects at Huron Valley Correctional Facility and Huron Valley Center to commence immediately at a cost not to exceed $3,000,000.00, to be paid from existing operational accounts appropriated to the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the State Budget Director, the Director of the Department of Corrections, and the Director of the Department of Management and Budget.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Cropsey and Thomas were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Brater introduced
Senate Bill No.1294, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 601 and 602 (MCL 280.601 and 280.602) and by adding section 551a, chapter 22A, and sections 615 and 616.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism.
Senators Hammerstrom, Jacobs, Kuipers and Birkholz introduced
Senate Bill No.1295, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1307a, 1314, 1320, 1333, 1334, 1335, 1337, 1343, 1346, and 1348 (MCL 600.1307a, 600.1314, 600.1320, 600.1333, 600.1334, 600.1335, 600.1337, 600.1343, 600.1346, and 600.1348), sections 1307a, 1320, 1333, 1334, 1335, 1337, 1343, and 1346 as amended by 2004 PA 12 and section 1348 as amended by 1982 PA 234, and by adding section 1344a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Thomas introduced
Senate Bill No.1296, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224 (MCL 750.224), as amended by 1991 PA 33.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Cropsey introduced
Senate Bill No.1297, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Isabella county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No.5534, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2002 PA 615.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No.5637, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9141.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No.5656, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 237c.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No.5782, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled "Michigan education savings program act," by amending sections 2, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 390.1472, 390.1477, 390.1478, and 390.1479), as amended by 2001 PA 215.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No.5783, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled "Michigan education trust act," by amending sections 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 390.1426, 390.1427, and 390.1428); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No.5801, entitled
A bill to amend 1952 PA 214, entitled "An act authorizing the Mackinac bridge authority to acquire a bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, including causeways, tunnels, roads and all useful related equipment and facilities, including park, parking, recreation, lighting and terminal facilities; extending the corporate existence of the authority; authorizing such authority to enjoy and carry out all powers incident to its corporate objects; authorizing the appropriation and use of state funds for the preliminary purposes of the authority; providing for the payment of the cost of such bridge and in that connection authorizing the authority to issue revenue bonds payable solely from the revenues of the bridge; granting the right of condemnation to the authority; granting the use of state land and property to the authority; making provisions for the payment and security of such bonds and granting certain rights and remedies to the holders thereof; authorizing banks and trust companies to perform certain acts in connection therewith; authorizing the imposition of tolls and charges; authorizing the authority to secure the consent of the United States government to the construction of the bridge and to secure approval of plans, specifications and location of same; authorizing employment of engineers irrespective of whether such engineers have been previously employed to make preliminary inspections or reports with respect to the bridge; authorizing the state highway department to operate and maintain such bridge or to contribute thereto and enter into leases and agreements in connection therewith; exempting such bonds and the property of the authority from taxation; prohibiting competing traffic facilities; authorizing the operation of ferries by the authority; providing for the construction and use of certain buildings; and making an appropriation," by amending section 12 (MCL 254.322), as amended by 2003 PA 176.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No.5814, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending sections 4 and 16 (MCL 125.2154 and 125.2166), section 4 as amended by 2000 PA 248.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No.5815, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," by amending sections 3 and 18 (MCL 125.1653 and 125.1668), section 3 as amended by 1993 PA 323.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No.5816, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled "The tax increment finance authority act," by amending sections 3 and 17 (MCL 125.1803 and 125.1817), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 148.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No.5875, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 623a and 1274 (MCL 380.623a and 380.1274), section 623a as amended by 1990 PA 159 and section 1274 as amended by 1994 PA 416.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No.5913, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 263 (MCL 18.1263).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No.5930, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 8115a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
House Bill No.5931, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 834 and 4060 (MCL 500.834 and 500.4060), section 834 as amended by 2000 PA 378 and section 4060 as amended by 1993 PA 349, and by adding section 838.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Statements
Senators Garcia, Scott and Birkholz asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Garcia's statement is as follows:
Last Thursday I was absent from these chambers because I was in Washington, D.C., to pay my respects to the former President, and also I had some other duties to fulfill. As a result, I missed a number of votes last Thursday. Specifically, Senate Bill No.151, I would have voted "yes" for that; Senate Bill No.241, calendar item No.26, I would have voted "yes" as well; House Bill No.4983, calendar item No.28, I would have also concurred with that and voted for that; and finally, House Bill No.5859, item No.37, I would have voted for that item as well.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
Last Thursday I listened to testimony from the state insurance commissioner during the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee hearing. There was some good dialogue between the commissioner and her staff and members of the committee. Specifically, the practice of using credit scores was addressed and whether this system unfairly penalizes the poor and others who may not have good credit, but there are some poor who do have good credit. This hearing was a good starting point as we work to bring relief to thousands of Michigan citizens who are continuing to see their insurance rates climb with no relief in sight. It is through these meetings and through positive, productive discussions that we can work together to bring meaningful results.
Based on findings from extensive research, our state insurance commissioner approximated that rates could drop by as much as 10-45 percent if credit scoring was banned. What we would see is a reduction in our overall base rate, which is the amount of our premiums before any discounts. Given the amount of error that can occur in current reports and through the credit scoring practice, this ban would most assuredly bring fairness and equity back to the rate-setting process.
I am happy to report that the Office of Financial and Insurance Services will hold four public hearings across the state on our Governor's proposal to ban credit scoring in setting auto and home insurance rates. These hearings will allow the public to provide necessary and valuable input on the issue. The hearings will take place next month in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Flint. I urge you to notify your constituents about these important hearings.
But I am still concerned about certain zip codes in urban areas that end up subsidizing others in suburban areas. Just yesterday I spoke to a developer who was in my city. We talked about some new cars. He has three new cars that he pays the same rate as I pay for my one car. So I would hope that we would not only deal with credit scoring, but also with certain zip codes in urban areas, and I think it's time for us to deal with that now. We have been talking about this too long, and last year we had hearings around the state that proved that there are certain suburban areas that are paying these high costs, but yet we are doing nothing about it. Now it is time for us to do something about this.
Now go Detroit Pistons!
Senator Birkholz's statement is as follows:
Earlier today, due to my delay in returning from an NCSL leadership training program out East and having spent several hours in airports that I didn't plan on, I missed the first vote of the morning. So I would like it recorded that had I been present on item No.27, Senate Bill No.1062, I would have voted "no."
Committee Reports
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1222, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 285, entitled "Private detective license act," by amending sections 9, 11, and 26 (MCL 338.829, 338.831, and 338.846), as amended by 2002 PA 474.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1223, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 135, entitled "Asbestos abatement contractors licensing act," by amending sections 209 and 211 (MCL 338.3209 and 338.3211), section 209 as amended by 1993 PA 55 and section 211 as amended by 1998 PA 132.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1224, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 440, entitled "Asbestos workers accreditation act," by amending sections 11 and 14 (MCL 338.3411 and 338.3414), as amended by 1998 PA 133.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1208, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.471 to 288.540) by adding section 33a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1209, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending sections 6 and 9i (MCL 290.646 and 290.649i), as amended by 2002 PA 13.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1211, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 284, entitled "An act to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious diseases of livestock; to require persons, associations, partnerships and corporations engaged in the buying, receiving, selling, transporting, exchanging, negotiating, or soliciting sale, resale, exchange or transportation of livestock to be licensed and bonded by the department of agriculture; to keep a producers' proceeds account; to provide for the refusal, suspension or revocation of such licenses; to provide for weighmasters; to provide for the inspection and disinfection of yards, premises and vehicles; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 287.123), as amended by 2003 PA 85.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1214, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies," by amending section 4 (MCL 287.334), as amended by 2003 PA 83.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1215, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending section 13 (MCL 400.713), as amended by 2004 PA 59.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1216, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 137 (MCL 330.1137), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1228, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 5 and 9a (MCL 722.115 and 722.119a), section 5 as amended by 1998 PA 519 and section 9a as added by 1980 PA 232.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1234, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 290, entitled "Boiler act of 1965," by amending section 4a (MCL 408.754a), as amended by 1986 PA 277.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1230, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 5 (MCL 338.2205), as amended by 1988 PA 461.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No.1231, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 207, 405, 409, and 411 (MCL 339.207, 339.405, 339.409, and 339.411), section 405 as added by 1988 PA 463 and sections 409 and 411 as amended by 2002 PA 611.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Allen, Gilbert, Jacobs and Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Gilbert, Jelinek and Thomas
Excused: Senator Brater
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Bishop (C), Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Stamas, Leland, Olshove and Clark-Coleman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 2:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cassis, Van Woerkom and Clark-Coleman
Excused: Senator Leland
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, June 17, 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations - Wednesday, June 16, 2:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Subcommittee -
Capital Outlay - Thursday, June 17, 8:45a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2523)
Conference Committee -
Grandparent Visitation (SB 727) - Wednesday, June 16, 9:00a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-7670)
Economic Development, Small Business and Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, June 16, 3:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-7670)
Education - Thursday, June 17, 2:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Finance - Wednesday, June 16, 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Technology and Energy - Wednesday, June 16, 3:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:52a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate