No. 67
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—present O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present
Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present
Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present
Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Scott Farrell of Calvary Baptist Church of Evart offered the following invocation:
Father, I come to You this morning knowing the words of the Psalmist that, “Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.”
I do ask for Your blessing this morning as this Senate begins its hard work of seeking what is best for the citizens of our state. Their job is not an easy one. It is a complex world and every issue brought to discussion in this room has implications that weigh on the lives of real people across Michigan. They need wisdom from You, so I ask that You would give them that. Give them wisdom to know the right choices. Give them guidance to always come to the just conclusions. Give them direction to outcomes that will be best and pure and lead our state in the path of true health.
Lord, You also know that we live in a polarized world and so I ask for You to give this body a unity that is uncommon. Give them unity despite the diversity of personality, background, and region they come here to represent. Give them the willingness to compromise and come to conclusions that will move our state forward with grace.
It is truly a blessing from You to live in a country marked by the freedoms we have enjoyed for these past 241 years. I pray that we will each do what we can do to protect the right to those freedoms for every human being in our state—from the unborn to the elderly.
It is a solemn responsibility to lead and so we come to You this morning seeking blessing, yes, but seeking that blessing through asking for Your help to lead well. Knowing that as you help, our hope for the future is bright.
I thank You that I can come to You only because of the spiritual freedom You have provided through Your Son Jesus Christ. His sacrifice on our behalf has provided freedom that is not just for this life, but for all eternity, and so it is in His name that I pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Meekhof entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Schmidt be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Schmidt, Johnson and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
SALES TAX; COLLECTIONS; SALES TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
USE TAX; COLLECTIONS; USE TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
July 25, 2017
Today I am returning Enrolled Senate Bills 94 and 95 to you unsigned. These bills, generally known as Sales Tax on the Difference, represent a departure from a compromise I made with the Legislature in 2013.
That compromise created a system through which a vehicle buyer who traded in a vehicle saw a reduction in their sales or use tax based on the difference between the price of the vehicle they were purchasing and the one they were trading in. The reduction is scheduled to phase-in gradually to lessen the burden on the state’s general and school aid funds, which are paid for by Michigan taxpayers.
The bills would accelerate a gradual and agreed upon phase-in of the sales and use tax relief to a degree that I believe is not fiscally prudent. With budget pressures from a number of areas in coming years, in particular dedication of funds to road funding, I do not believe it is appropriate to create additional financial strain by accelerating the tax relief agreed to in 2013.
Accordingly, I am returning Senate Bills 94 and 95 without signature.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
These bills were returned from the Governor on July 25, 2017, at 1:29 p.m.
The question being on the passage of the bills, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
Senator Kowall moved that the veto message be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed.
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 10:03 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 401 (Public Act No. 92), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide a retirement system for the public school employees of this state; to create certain funds for this retirement system; to provide for the creation of a retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the retirement board; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, officials, and employees; to authorize and make appropriations for the retirement system; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 5, 41, 41b, 42, 43a, 69, 69c, 69f, 70, 71, 75, 81c, 81d, 108, 127, 131, and 131a (MCL 38.1305, 38.1341, 38.1341b, 38.1342, 38.1343a, 38.1369, 38.1369c, 38.1369f, 38.1370, 38.1371, 38.1375, 38.1381c, 38.1381d, 38.1408, 38.1427, 38.1431, and 38.1431a), sections 5, 42, 43a, 108, and 131 as amended and sections 81d and 131a as added by 2012 PA 300, section 41 as amended by 2016 PA 136, sections 41b, 81c, and 127 as added by 2010 PA 75, sections 69, 69c, and 70 as amended and section 69f as added by 1989 PA 194, section 71 as amended by 1996 PA 268, and section 75 as amended by 2006 PA 617, and by adding sections 79b and 92c.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 10:20 a.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:17 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 160 (Public Act No. 94), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending sections 21, 25a, and 31 (MCL 257.21, 257.25a, and 257.31), section 21 as amended by 2012 PA 589 and section 25a as added by 1984 PA 328.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:18 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:19 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 219 (Public Act No. 95), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1, 4, 5a, 5b, 5j, 5l, 5o, 6, and 8 (MCL 28.421, 28.424, 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425j, 28.425l, 28.425o, 28.426, and 28.428), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 301, sections 4, 5a, 5j, and 5l as amended by 2015 PA 3, sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2015 PA 207, section 5o as amended by 2015 PA 206, and section 6 as added by 2005 PA 242; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:20 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:21 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 245 (Public Act No. 96), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 231 and 237a (MCL 750.231 and 750.237a), section 231 as amended by 2006 PA 401 and section 237a as amended by 2015 PA 26; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:22 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:23 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 248 (Public Act No. 97), being
An act to create a commission to commemorate the centennial of World War I; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:24 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:25 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 249 (Public Act No. 98), being
An act to create the educational instruction access act; to limit the powers of local governmental bodies regarding the selling, transferring, leasing, or renting of property; and to provide remedies and penalties.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:26 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:27 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 260 (Public Act No. 99), being
An act to amend 2015 PA 45, entitled “An act to provide for the reciprocal exchange of distance education between this state and other states or a higher education compact; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to provide for collection of fees; to designate the state agency for negotiating distance education agreements; to establish a complaint process for students enrolled in distance education programs at participating colleges and universities; to establish an authorization and approval process for out-of-state distance education providers and participating colleges and universities in this state; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 390.1697).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:28 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:29 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 267 (Public Act No. 100), being
An act to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled “An act to create the student safety act; to provide for confidential reports of potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools; to establish a hotline for filing those reports; to create the student safety fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from that fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials and departments; to provide for procedures for the release of certain confidential information; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending enacting section 1.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:30 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:31 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 333 (Public Act No. 101), being
An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 8031 and 8035 (MCL 600.8031 and 600.8035), as added by 2012 PA 333.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:32 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:33 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 380 (Public Act No. 102), being
An act to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “An act to create a metropolitan authority; to prescribe the powers, duties, and jurisdictions of the metropolitan authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials; to levy, collect, and distribute a tax; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 14, 15, 16, and 17 (MCL 123.1354, 123.1355, 123.1356, and 123.1357), sections 14 and 17 as amended by 2016 PA 124.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:34 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:35 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 383 (Public Act No. 103), being
An act to amend 1985 PA 176, entitled “An act to safeguard the privacy of children by regulating the fingerprinting of children,” by amending section 4 (MCL 722.774), as amended by 2017 PA 24.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:36 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:37 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 394 (Public Act No. 104), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2016 PA 279.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:38 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:39 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 433 (Public Act No. 105), being
An act to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “An act to license and regulate medical marihuana growers, processors, provisioning centers, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create a medical marihuana licensing board; to provide for interaction with the statewide monitoring system for commercial marihuana transactions; to create an advisory panel; to provide immunity from prosecution for marihuana-related offenses for persons engaging in marihuana-related activities in compliance with this act; to prescribe civil fines and sanctions and provide remedies; to provide for forfeiture of contraband; to provide for taxes, fees, and assessments; and to require the promulgation of rules,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:40 p.m.)
Date: July 13, 2017
Time: 12:41 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 76 (Public Act No. 93), being
An act to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 13, 2017, at 3:16 p.m.)
Date: July 25, 2017
Time: 11:53 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 243 (Public Act No. 110), being
An act to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 711 (MCL 206.711), as amended by 2016 PA 158, and by adding section 51f.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 26, 2017, at 1:06 p.m.)
Date: July 25, 2017
Time: 11:55 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 244 (Public Act No. 111), being
An act to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2015 PA 10.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 26, 2017, at 1:08 p.m.)
Date: July 26, 2017
Time: 11:12 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 242 (Public Act No. 109), being
An act to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “An act relating to the economic development of this state; to create the Michigan strategic fund and to prescribe its powers and duties; to transfer and provide for the acquisition and succession to the rights, properties, obligations, and duties of the job development authority and the Michigan economic development authority to the Michigan strategic fund; to provide for the expenditure of proceeds in certain funds to which the Michigan strategic fund succeeds in ownership; to provide for the issuance of, and terms and conditions for, certain notes and bonds of the Michigan strategic fund; to create certain boards and funds; to create certain permanent funds; to exempt the property, income, and operation of the fund and its bonds and notes, and the interest thereon, from certain taxes; to provide for the creation of certain centers within and for the purposes of the Michigan strategic fund; to provide for the creation and funding of certain accounts for certain purposes; to impose certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to make certain loans, grants, and investments; to provide penalties; to make an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2014 PA 503, and by adding chapter 8D.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 26, 2017, at 1:04 p.m.)
Date: July 27, 2017
Time: 10:10 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 332 (Public Act No. 116), being
An act to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled “An act to promote safety upon highways open to the public by regulating the operation of certain vehicles; to provide consistent regulation of these areas by state agencies and local units of government; to establish the qualifications of persons necessary for the safe operation of such vehicles; to establish certain violations of shippers offering certain materials for transportation; to limit the hours of service of persons engaged in operating such vehicles; to require the keeping of records of such operations; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5 (MCL 480.15), as amended by 2016 PA 452.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 27, 2017, at 1:10 p.m.)
Date: July 27, 2017
Time: 10:12 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 474 (Public Act No. 117), being
An act to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “An act to regulate the division of land; to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; to further the orderly layout and use of land; to require that the land be suitable for building sites and public improvements and that there be adequate drainage of the land; to provide for proper ingress and egress to lots and parcels; to promote proper surveying and monumenting of land subdivided and conveyed by accurate legal descriptions; to provide for the approvals to be obtained prior to the recording and filing of plats and other land divisions; to provide for the establishment of special assessment districts and for the imposition of special assessments to defray the cost of the operation and maintenance of retention basins for land within a final plat; to establish the procedure for vacating, correcting, and revising plats; to control residential building development within floodplain areas; to provide for reserving easements for utilities in vacated streets and alleys; to provide for the filing of amended plats; to provide for the making of assessors plats; to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 292 (MCL 560.292).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 27, 2017, at 1:12 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following message from the Governor was received on August 31, 2017, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2017-6
State of Energy Emergency
Temporary Suspension of Rules for Gasoline Vapor Pressure
WHEREAS, Section 3 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.83 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor and authorizes the Governor to declare a State of Energy Emergency if the Governor finds that an energy emergency exists or is imminent;
WHEREAS, under Section 4 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.84, during a declared State of Energy Emergency the Governor may by executive order suspend a statute, an order, a rule of a state agency, or a specific provision of the statute, rule, or order if strict compliance with the statute, order, rule, or a specific provision of the statute, rule, or order will prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency;
WHEREAS, the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey has reduced refinery production in the Gulf Coast and constricted the supply of refined petroleum products to the Midwest, including in Michigan;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined, and the U.S. Department of Energy concurs, that it is necessary to take action to minimize or prevent the disruption of gasoline supplies caused by Hurricane Harvey;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has waived until September 15, 2017, the federal Reid vapor pressure requirements at 40 C.F.R. 80.27 in numerous U.S. states, including Michigan;
WHEREAS, the Governor must declare a State of Energy Emergency and a suspension of Michigan Reid vapor pressure regulations to make the federal Reid vapor pressure waiver enforceable in Michigan;
WHEREAS, the suspension of Michigan Reid vapor pressure regulations by the U.S. EPA and this Executive Order would permit the manufacture, transportation, and sale of motor fuels with a Reid vapor pressure up to 9.0 psi in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Livingston, Washtenaw, Monroe, and Lenawee counties and up to 11.5 psi elsewhere in Michigan;
WHEREAS, appropriate measures must be taken in response to the energy emergency to ensure that gasoline supplies will remain sufficient and to assure the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan residents and visitors;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.87, order the following:
1. A State of Energy Emergency is declared in the state of Michigan. Pursuant to Section 3 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.83, the State of Energy Emergency is effective until the earlier of either of the following:
a. A finding by the Governor that the energy emergency no longer exists, or
b. Friday, September 15, 2017.
2. Regulation No. 561, entitled, “Dispensing Facility Reid Vapor Pressure,” promulgated by the Laboratory Division of the Department of Agriculture, 1997 AACS, R 285.561.1 to 285.561.10, is suspended for the duration of the State of Energy Emergency declared in this Order.
3. Pursuant to the EPA waiver referenced above, as well as this Order, Regulation No. 564.4 (g) promulgated by the Laboratory Division of the Department of Agriculture, 1997 AACS, R 285.564.4(g), is suspended for the duration of the State of Energy Emergency declared in this Order.
4. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for coordinating state compliance with this Order.
This Order is effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 31st day of August, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Seventeen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 26, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing
Michael McKee of 8100 Huron River Drive, Dexter, Michigan 48130, county of Washtenaw, representing deaf or hard of hearing persons, succeeding Helmi Maria Lepisto, is appointed for a term expiring January 18, 2020.
June 30, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Collection Practices Board
Thomas J. Oldani of 1618 Harbal Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, county of Washtenaw, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
June 30, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
Kathleen A. Barone of 155 E. Garfield Road, Coldwater, Michigan 49036, county of Branch, representing professionals, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Mark S. Canale of 902 W. Bluff Street, Apt. 1, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Thomas G. Chrzanowski of 6780 Jackson Street, Taylor, Michigan 48180, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
June 30, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Wildlife Council
Matthew R. Pedigo of 3854 Cullen Road, Howell, Michigan 48855, county of Livingston, representing individuals who have purchased hunting or fishing licenses in this state on a regular basis, at least once during each of the last 3 years, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
Henry Stancato of 8162 E. Jefferson, Unit 3A, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, representing individuals who have purchased hunting or fishing licenses in this state on a regular basis, at least once during each of the last 3 years, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
Jeffery Poet of 950 S. Cornwell Avenue, Clare, Michigan 48617, county of Clare, representing a local business in this state that is substantially impacted by hunting and fishing, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
July 5, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Barrier Free Design Board
David C. Mollitor of 1514 Stauffer Lane, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing the construction industry, succeeding Vincent DeLeonardis, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2019.
Eric P. Thomas of 1202 Knight Avenue, Flint, Michigan 48053, county of Genesee, representing mobility limited individuals, succeeding Michael Harris, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2019.
July 5, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Boiler Rules
James Arini of 9059 West Airport Road, Saint Helen, Michigan 48656, county of Roscommon, representing organized labor in the state and engaged in the design, erection, fabrication, installation, operation, repair, or inspection of boilers, succeeding Frank Weichert, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
Garrett Jackson of 8656 Suntree Drive, Zeeland, Michigan 49464, county of Ottawa, representing owners and users of boiler operation at 1,000 p.s.i.g. or more, succeeding Mark Babcock, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
Dale E. Palmer of 7747 Carlisle Crossings Boulevard, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, representing fire tube boiler manufacturers, filling a vacancy, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Ryan A. Randazzo of 31390 Day Lily Drive, Brownstown, Michigan 48173, county of Wayne, representing owners and users of boilers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
David R. Robin of 703 N. Hughes Road, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, representing consulting engineers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 5, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Health and Safety Compliance and Appeals
Daniel Kozakiewicz of 5002 Foxroft Drive, Midland, Michigan 48642, county of Midland, representing management in the construction industry, succeeding Scott Wagner, is appointed for a term expiring March 18, 2021.
July 5, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Human Trafficking Commission
David S. Leyton of 6321 West Cimarron Drive, Flint, Michigan 48532, county of Genesee, representing county prosecuting attorneys, is reappointed for a term expiring March 1, 2019.
July 10, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Organized Retail Crime Advisory Board
William J. Hallan of 2537 Robins Way, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 30, 2021.
Douglas R. Lloyd of 5913 Walters Way, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Eaton, representing county prosecutors, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 30, 2021.
Joshua C. Meier of 739 Princeton Street, Canton, Michigan 48188, county of Wayne, representing city, village, or township police, succeeding Jere Green, is appointed for a term expiring March 30, 2021.
July 17, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board of Directors
Peter T. Cracchiolo of 64 Belle Meade Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 13, 2020.
July 17, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Travel Commission
Camille S. Jourden-Mark of 2915 Scenic Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49445, county of Muskegon, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2021.
Stephen M. Kircher of 1280 North Shore Drive, Walloon Lake, Michigan 49796, county of Charlevoix, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2021.
Christian W. Overland of 119 South Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2021.
William A. Parlberg of 334 Queens Creek Drive, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 20, 2021.
July 19, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Appellate Defender Commission
William J. Caprathe of 3055 Linden Park Drive, Bay City, Michigan 48706, county of Bay, Michigan Judges Association designee, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 24, 2021.
July 19, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Elevator Safety Board
Michael E. Vandervennet of 17311 Mayfield Street, Livonia, Michigan 48152, county of Wayne, representing an elevator constructors’ union, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
Douglas N. Datema of 4175 Bradford Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, county of Kent, representing manufacturers of elevators used in this state, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
Thomas M. Nelson of 28495 S Drive North, Springport, Michigan 49284, county of Calhoun, representing insurance companies authorized to insure elevators in this state, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
July 19, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Interim Executive Director - Michigan Administrative Hearing System
Julie A. McMurtry of 755 Oakpoint Lane, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, county of Oakland, succeeding Chris Seppanen, is appointed for a term commencing July 24, 2017 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 20, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers
James K. Winkler, Jr. of 5505 Jordan Street, Allendale, Michigan 49401, county of Ottawa, representing athletic trainers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2021.
Daniel K. Tinkey of 713 Lincoln Pines Place, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Berrien, representing athletic trainers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2021.
July 20, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Correctional Officers’ Training Council
Matthew W. Fedorchuk of 4401 Oakwood Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing the State Personnel Director, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 29, 2020.
Duncan C. MacLaren of 10507 S. Mackinac Trail, Dafter, Michigan 49724, county of Chippewa, representing the Department of Corrections, succeeding Bonita Hoffner, is appointed for a term expiring March 29, 2020.
July 20, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Mark D. Jenkins of 6890 Vista Grande Drive, N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49341, county of Kent, representing general certified real estate appraisers, succeeding Norman Thomas, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Ronald V. Wheeler of 1254 Wineleaf Lane, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing certified residential real estate appraisers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
David Q. Worthams of 4356 Sweet Cherry Lane, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49004, county of Kalamazoo, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Jill L. Edwards-Sutton of 8500 East Chippewa Trail, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, is appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Frances C. Amos of 4079 Aquarina Street, Waterford, Michigan 48329, county of Oakland, representing the private sector, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 21, 2020.
Jill L. Edwards-Sutton of 8500 East Chippewa Trail, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, representing community action agencies, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 21, 2020.
James Borchard of 6 Krafft Court, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing elected public officials, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 21, 2020.
Benjamin Geiger of 404 Middle Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073, county of Barry, representing elected public officials, succeeding Gregg Iddings, is appointed for a term expiring June 21, 2019.
LaTarro Traylor of 1546 Broadway Avenue, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, county of Kent, representing low income persons, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 21, 2020.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Michigan Community Corrections Board
Leonard Paul Bailey of 7707 Lake Road, Berrien, Michigan 49304, county of Berrien, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2018.
Michigan Community Corrections Board
Martha D. Anderson of 2361 Oak Ridge Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, representing circuit court judges, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
Beth A. Gibson of P.O. Box 487, Newberry, Michigan 49868, county of Luce, representing district court judges, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
Deborah A. Smith-Olson of 692 Norway Street, Baldwin, Michigan 49304, county of Lake, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Counseling
Therese A. Empie of 2273 Ridge Road, White Lake, Michigan 48383, county of Oakland, representing the general public, succeeding Sara Kruse, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
LuAnn Hurd of 3901 N. Kiel Highway, Hudson, Michigan 49247, county of Lenawee, representing individuals providing counseling techniques, behavior modification techniques, or preventative techniques to clients, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Harold J. Love of 8422 S. Shore Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48348, county of Oakland, representing individuals engaged primarily in the administration of counseling services, succeeding Tracey Galgoci, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 21, 2017
Please be advised of the following appointments to office:
Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Luanne M. Ewald of 232 Midland Boulevard, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, county of Oakland, succeeding Catherine Dobrowitsky, is appointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
Laurie L. Linscott of 220 M.A.C. Avenue, #402, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding Reggie LaGrand, is appointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
Kristen McDonald of 2600 Center Avenue, Bay City, Michigan 48708, county of Bay, succeeding Susan Broman, is appointed for a term expiring July 22, 2018.
Scott Menzel of 9450 Sandlewood Court, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Marianne Udow-Phillips, is appointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
Jeff C. Mills of 3198 Hilda Avenue, Allegan, Michigan 49010, county of Allegan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 22, 2021.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Education Commission of the States
Tyler Sawher of 5935 MacMillan Way, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, succeeding Karen McPhee, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Municipal Services Authority
Kelli D. Scott of 4391 Council Crest Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014, county of Calhoun, succeeding Alan Vanderberg, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Michigan Municipal Services Authority Executive Committee
Kelli D. Scott of 4391 Council Crest Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49014, county of Calhoun, representing local public agencies, succeeding Alan Vanderberg, is appointed for a term expiring September 17, 2017.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Mary Ann Victor of 2349 Kingscross Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48374, county of Macomb, representing the general public, succeeding Pamela Bufe-Wyett, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
State Board of Professional Engineers
Patrick R. Barry of 29986 Bradford Drive, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, county of Oakland, representing a member of the Michigan Board of Architects, succeeding Randy Sherman, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
July 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Respiratory Care
John D. Bryd of 15161 Verona Road, Marshall, Michigan 49068, county of Calhoun, representing the general public, succeeding Patrick Monks, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
July 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts
Kelly M. Blankenship of 7745 Kirkwood Trail, S.E., Alto, Michigan 49302, county of Kent, representing a physician who is licensed under part 170 or 175 and works with patients with autism spectrum disorders or brain injuries, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Jessa Love of 8632 Hilton Road, Brighton, Michigan 48114, county of Livingston, representing behavior analysts engaged in providing clinical services, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Ian E. McElfish of 4387 Hemmingway Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, county of Kalamazoo, representing assistant behavior analysts, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Christie L. Nutkins of 3029 Fruitland Avenue, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, county of Kent, representing a member who is affiliated with a university in this state and provides instructions or conducts research in applied behavior analysis, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Stephanie M. Peterson of 5387 W. R Avenue, Schoolcraft, Michigan 49087, county of Kalamazoo, representing behavior analysts engaged in providing clinical services, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Josh Plavnick of 1603 Abbott Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing behavior analysts engaged in providing clinical services, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Conny Raaymakers of 901 Grand Rapids Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333, county of Barry, representing behavior analysts engaged in providing applied behavior analysis services to the Medicaid population in addition to providing clinical services, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
Shana E. Shroll of 1612 Woodward Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2021.
Luchara R. Wallace of 8437 Lovers Lane, Portage, Michigan 49002, county of Kalamazoo, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
July 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Farm Produce Insurance Authority
Theodore L. Crowley of 12670 Pontaluna Road, Ravenna, Michigan 49451, county of Muskegon, representing producers from the largest Michigan organization representing general farm interests in Michigan, succeeding Paul Koeman, is appointed for a term expiring June 20, 2020.
Mark A. Metz of 6580 Lulu Road, Ida, Michigan 48140, county of Monroe, representing the largest Michigan organization exclusively representing wheat producers in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2020.
July 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Health Information Technology Commission
Thomas L. Simmer of 4975 S. Ridgeside Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, county of Washtenaw, representing nonprofit health care corporations operating pursuant to the nonprofit health care corporation reform act, succeeding Robert Milewski, is appointed for a term expiring August 3, 2018.
July 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Indigent Defense Advisory Commission
Michael W. Puerner of 998 Dogwood Meadows Drive, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, nominee of the Senate Majority Leader, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 1, 2021.
July 26, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Kathleen N. Inman of 248 George V Avenue, Croswell, Michigan 48422, county of Sanilac, representing dental hygienists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Mark McHenry Johnston of 3640 Muirfield Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, representing dentists, succeeding William Wright, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
Patricia Roels of 577 145th Avenue, Caledonia, Michigan 49316, county of Allegan, representing dentists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 26, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Library of Michigan Board of Trustees
Trisha A. Deming-Burns of 845 South Linwood Beach Road, Linwood, Michigan 48634, county of Bay, representing the Michigan Library Association, succeeding Kathy Irwin, is appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2019.
July 26, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Manufactured Housing Commission
Margaret R. Mularoni-Burns of 2535 Iroquois Street, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, representing operators of licensed manufactured housing parks, succeeding Jerome Ruggirello, is appointed for a term expiring May 9, 2019.
Patti Jo Schafer of 10388 W. Herbison Road, Eagle, Michigan 48822, county of Clinton, representing elected officials of local government, succeeding Peter Hennard, is appointed for a term expiring May 9, 2019.
July 26, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Sara Storch-Lipnitz of 1974 Fairway Drive, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, representing professionals, succeeding Lola Audu, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Audiology
Robert L. Borenitsch of 7 Hunters Ridge, Saginaw, Michigan 48609, county of Saginaw, representing those licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery who holds a certificate of qualification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, succeeding Paul Hoff, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
Nicole M. Ferguson of 1425 Morning Mist Court, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, representing audiologists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Barrier Free Design Board
Daniel J. Vanderheide of 6297 Wilmington Drive, Norton Shores, Michigan 49444, county of Muskegon, representing engineers, succeeding Aaron Besmer, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2018.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Collection Practices Board
Thomas A. Matonican of 5401 Tyler Street, Midland, Michigan 48642, county of Midland, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Electronic Recording Commission
Lori D’Ann Jarvis of 4200 Hagar Shore Road, Coloma, Michigan 49038, county of Berrien, representing county registers of deeds, succeeding Diane Adams, is appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2019.
Justin F. Roebuck of 27 Wall Street, Zeeland, Michigan 49464, county of Ottawa, representing county registers of deeds, succeeding Mary Hollinrake, is appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2019.
July 27, 2017
Please be advised of the following appointments to office:
State Fire Safety Board
Paul R. Korte of 37768 S. Huron Street, New Boston, Michigan 48164, county of Wayne, representing the nursing home industry, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 15, 2021.
Kenneth C. Letts of 18424 19 Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan 49068, county of Calhoun, representing the flammable liquids industry, succeeding John Wozniak, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2021.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan
Carlos Eduardo Pava of 6600 Eastview Court, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, county of Kent, succeeding Osvaldo Rivera, is appointed for a term expiring December 10, 2017.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board
Kenneth J. Calverley of 10441 Grandview Drive, Goodrich, Michigan 48438, county of Genesee, representing maintenance and alteration contractors, succeeding Jeff Agnew, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
July 27, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Wildlife Council
Beth Gruden of 9947 Highland Drive, Perrinton, Michigan 48871, county of Gratiot, representing agriculture producers in this state, succeeding Merisa Campbell, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2018.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
State Building Authority Board of Trustees
Peter F. Schwartz of 1133 N. Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, succeeding Carol Walters, is appointed for a term expiring August 21, 2021.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Community Corrections Board
Hugh Crawford of 46275 W. 11 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48374, county of Oakland, representing County Commissioners, succeeding Dennis Van Dam, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2019.
Bobby J. Hopewell of 525 Stuart Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, county of Kalamazoo, representing members of city government, succeeding Debra Walling, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
William P. Nichols of 8736 Tanglewood Drive, Temperance, Michigan 48182, county of Monroe, representing county prosecuting attorneys, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring March 31, 2021.
Todd Woodcox of 54553 Isle Royale Avenue, Macomb, Michigan 48042, county of Macomb, representing chiefs of city police departments, succeeding Matthew Heins, is appointed for a term expiring March 31, 2020.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission
Kevin Weise of 2330 Tomlinson Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, succeeding Patricia Halm, is appointed for a term commencing August 14, 2017, and expiring July 31, 2021.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Barbara Smith of 39572 Woodward Avenue, #205, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, representing Republicans, succeeding Dale Zahn, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office.
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
Jeffrey G. Collins of 3261 Sherbourne Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48221, county of Wayne, a nominee of the Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Shela Motley, is appointed for a term expiring April 15, 2021.
August 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Onion Committee
Bruce J. Klamer of 6753 Bent Grass Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508, county of Kent, representing growers-at-large, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 16, 2020.
Michael P. Bosch of 4703 South Street, Hamilton, Michigan 49419, county of Allegan, representing growers-at-large, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 16, 2020.
August 14, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Aeronautics Commission
Russell Kavalhuna of 237 N. Helmer Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49024, county of Calhoun, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 27, 2021.
August 14, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Board of Directors
Eugene L. Adamczyk of 240 W. Brunswick Drive, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Ingham, representing purchasers of auto insurance in this state, succeeding Patrick Dolan, is appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2018.
August 14, 2017
Please be advised of the following appointments to office:
State Fire Safety Board
Lindsey Haley of 8145 Shadybrook Lane, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing adult foster care facilities, succeeding David Henry, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2021.
Tina Kerr of 1419 Divine Drive, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827, county of Eaton, representing individuals who are members of, or are employed by, a statewide association representing school board members or school administrators, succeeding Amy Hodgson, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2021.
Jeramie W. Morris of 4073 West Crossings, Saginaw, Michigan 48603, county of Saginaw, representing the chemical manufacturing industry, succeeding Donald Hicks, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2020.
Robert A. Williams of 7423 Dexter Pinckney Road, Dexter, Michigan 48130, county of Washtenaw, representing building trades, succeeding Greg Herman, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2021.
August 14, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Samantha West of 539 S. Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Eaton, representing the general public, succeeding Ronna Romney McDaniel, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2021.
August 14, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
MiSTEM Advisory Council
Hina Hassan Baloch of 5714 North Pinnacle Court, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, county of Oakland, succeeding Kenneth Kelzer, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
August 14, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force
Brian S. Matchett of 701 Bloomfield Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, representing a member of a statewide agricultural association, nominated by the president of the association, is appointed for a term expiring July 31, 2020.
August 18, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board of Directors
Scott D. Idle of 6709 English Oak Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, a nominee of the Speaker of the House, succeeding Peter Farner, is appointed for a term expiring June 13, 2020.
August 21, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
State Plumbing Board
Scott E. Kalchik of 9367 Chubb Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, county of Washtenaw, representing licensed plumbing contractors who hold a master’s license, succeeding Curt McNitt, is appointed for a term expiring July 31, 2020.
August 25, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Director - Department of Technology, Management and Budget
David DeVries of 596 Maple Creek Drive, Holland, Michigan 49423, county of Ottawa, is appointed for a term commencing September 5, 2017 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
July 25, 2017
Due to an error on the letter dated July 20, 2017, and filed with your office on July 24, 2017, please be advised of the following corrections appearing in bold print:
Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers
James K. Winkler, Jr. of 5505 Jordan Street, Allendale, Michigan 49401, county of Ottawa, representing athletic trainers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2021.
Daniel K. Tinkey of 713 Lincoln Pines Place, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Berrien, representing athletic trainers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2021.
July 27, 2017
Due to an error on the letter dated June 26, 2017, and filed with your office on July 12, 2017, please be advised of the following corrections appearing in bold print:
Advisory Council on Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing
Michael McKee of 8100 Huron River Drive, Dexter, Michigan 48130, county of Washtenaw, representing deaf or hard of hearing persons, succeeding David Barbour Helmi Maria Lepisto, is appointed for a term expiring January 18, 2020.
August 22, 2017
Due to an error on the letter dated July 5, 2017, and filed with your office on July 19, 2017, please be advised of the following corrections appearing in bold:
Board of Boiler Rules
James Arini of 9059 West Airport Road, Saint Helen, Michigan 48656, county of Roscommon, representing organized labor in the state and engaged in the design, erection, fabrication, installation, operation, repair, or inspection of boilers, succeeding Frank Weichert, is appointed for a term expiring July 31, 2020.
Garrett Jackson of 8656 Suntree Drive, Zeeland, Michigan 49464, county of Ottawa, representing owners and users of boiler operation at 1,000 p.s.i.g. or more, succeeding Mark Babcock, is appointed for a term expiring July 31, 2020.
Dale E. Palmer of 7747 Carlisle Crossings Boulevard, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, county of Kent, representing fire tube boiler manufacturers, filling a vacancy, is appointed for a term expiring July 31, 2018.
Ryan A. Randazzo of 31390 Day Lily Drive, Brownstown, Michigan 48173, county of Wayne, representing owners and users of boilers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 31, 2021.
David R. Robin of 703 N. Hughes Road, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Newaygo, representing consulting engineers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring July 31, 2021.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The messages were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Michigan Legislature
August 22, 2017
Pursuant to MCL 600.1082, Speaker Leonard and I are re-appointing the following Judges to the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee:
Hon. Louise Alderson, 54A District Court
Hon. Raymond Voet, Ionia County 64A District Court
Sincerely,
Arlan B. Meekhof
Senate Majority Leader
30th District
Tom Leonard
Speaker of the House
93rd District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
July 10, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Preliminary survey summary of Selected Programs of the Design Division, Michigan Department of Transportation.
July 11, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on the Bureau of Branch Office Services, Department of State.
July 13, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Department of Corrections.
July 18, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on the Office of Infrastructure Protection, Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
July 25, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following reports:
• Follow-up report on the Performance audit of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (511-0300-14F).
• Performance audit report on the Statewide Windows Active Directory Environments, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (071-0564-16).
July 31, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following reports:
• Follow-up report on the Performance audit of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (511-0300-14F).
• Follow-up report on the Performance audit of the Child Care Fund, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (431-1400-13F).
July 31, 2017
I am pleased to provide this performance audit report on the Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan.
Section 203 of Public Act 3 of 2016, effective January 29, 2016, requires the Office of the Auditor General to audit the use of the funds appropriated for the Flint declaration of emergency and report to the chairs of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees at a minimum of every six months until the funds are expended. Our audit scope includes all funding for the Flint declaration of emergency as appropriated in Public Act 143 of 2015 and Public Acts 3, 24, 249, and 268 of 2016 expended through May 31, 2017. This is the third of the reports required every six months.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us during this audit.
August 1, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on Medicaid Ambulance, Dental, and Emergency Room Claim Payments, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (391-0716-16).
August 3, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Follow-up report on the Performance audit of the Child Care Fund, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (431-1400-13F).
August 9, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Performance audit report on the Asbestos Program, Air Quality Division, Department of Environmental Quality (761‑0142-16).
August 10, 2017
Enclosed is a copy of the following report:
• Follow-up report on the Performance audit of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (511-0170-17F).
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The preliminary survey summary and audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Curtis Hertel Jr.
July 7, 2017
I am writing to request my addition in co‑sponsorship of Senate Bill 477, sponsored by Senator Zorn.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
Curtis Hertel Jr.
State Senator
District 23
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State
July 13, 2017
In accordance with Article VIII, Part 2, Section 703 of Public Act 268 of 2016, we have attached a Record Look-Up Fee quarterly report for the Department of State for the third quarter of FY 2017.
Revenue collected during the third quarter of FY 2016 and FY 2017 were $9,756,185 and $14,631,917 respectively. Data used in the preparation of this report was obtained from the MAIN-MIDB database.
Sincerely,
Cindy Paradine, Director
Office of Financial Services
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
July 17, 2017
Enclosed please find a copy of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, pursuant to MCL 38.1536(2)(f).
MERS is an independent, professional retirement services company that serves municipal members across Michigan on a not-for-profit basis. With more than 2,600 retirement plans under our management, we recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to providing secure retirement for Michigan’s public servants. From police officers and firefighters to road crews, water treatment plant workers, nurses and others all across the state, each municipality has unique needs, and MERS offers a broad range of customizable plans to fit our customers’ budgets, needs and goals.
As the fiduciary for our retirement plans, our primary goal is to ensure that each municipality’s assets are adequate to provide for the benefits that are expected to be paid, and that each plan is making reasonable progress to achieve full funding. We are proud of our track record of working with municipalities to establish long-range plans and sustainable benefits. During the past five years, 73% of municipalities within MERS have taken additional steps to manage their benefit commitments by lowering their costs through plan design changes or by making voluntary contributions to close their funding gap.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me. The report can also be found on our website at www.mersofmich.com .
Sincerely,
Chris DeRose
Chief Executive Officer
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
July 20, 2017
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2017-034-AC (Secretary of State Filing #17-07-01) on this date at 4:03 p.m. for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development entitled, “Regulation 202. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Containing Poisonous Spray Residue.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44 or 45(a)(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
July 20, 2017
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2016-058-LR (Secretary of State Filing #17-07-02) on this date at 4:03 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Employment Relations Commission - General Rules.”
These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44 or 45(a)(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Ruth Johnson
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, July 12:
House Bill No. 4644
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, July 14, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 242 at 2:28 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 243 at 2:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 244 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 322 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 474 at 2:36 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolutions were printed and filed on Wednesday, July 12, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512
Senate Joint Resolution L
House Bill Nos. 4808 4809 4810 4811 4812 4813 4814 4815 4816 4817 4818 4819 4820 4821
4822 4823 4824 4825 4826 4827 4828 4829 4830 4831 4832 4833 4834 4835
4836 4837 4838 4839 4840 4841 4842 4843 4844 4845 4846 4847 4848 4849
4850 4851 4852 4853 4854 4855 4856 4857 4858 4859
House Joint Resolutions S T
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, August 16, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 4860 4861 4862 4863 4864 4865 4866 4867 4868 4869 4870 4871 4872 4873
4874 4875 4876 4877 4878 4879 4880 4881 4882 4883 4884 4885 4886 4887
4888 4889 4890 4891 4892 4893 4894
House Joint Resolution U
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Kowall 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 Schuitmaker, designated Senator Hopgood as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 335, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 26, 33, 35, 51, 54, and 55 (MCL 169.203, 169.204, 169.206, 169.209, 169.211, 169.217, 169.226, 169.233, 169.235, 169.251, 169.254, and 169.255), sections 3 and 11 as amended by 2012 PA 273, sections 4, 6, 9, 33, 35, 54, and 55 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 17 and 51 as amended by 1989 PA 95, and section 26 as amended by 2013 PA 252, and by adding sections 24b and 24c.
Substitute (S-3).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 46, line 5, by striking out all of enacting section 1.
The Senate agreed to the substitute as amended 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. 336, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11e), as amended by 2012 PA 274.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 404
Senate Bill No. 409
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 404, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2017 PA 31.
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. 326 Yeas—38
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young
Green Jones Proos Zorn
Gregory Knezek
Nays—0
Excused—0
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. 409, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 32505 and 32511 (MCL 324.32505 and 324.32511), as added by 1995 PA 59.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Warren offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 327 Yeas—13
Ananich Hertel Johnson Rocca
Bieda Hood Knezek Warren
Conyers Hopgood Nofs Young
Gregory
Nays—25
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Marleau Schmidt
Casperson Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 328 Yeas—26
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hansen MacGregor
Nays—12
Ananich Gregory Hopgood Rocca
Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren
Conyers Hood Knezek Young
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Warren, Hood, Ananich, Bieda, Hertel, Conyers, Gregory, Knezek, Johnson, Young and Hopgood, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 409.
Senator Warren moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Warren’s statement, in which Senators Hood, Ananich, Bieda, Hertel, Conyers, Gregory, Knezek, Johnson, Young and Hopgood concurred, is as follows:
In the state of Michigan, property rights along the Great Lakes do not extend to the bottomlands of the Great Lakes. The bottomlands of the Great Lakes are subject to the public trust doctrine. The state owns them and holds them in trust for all of the citizens of the state of Michigan. With all due respect to the Senator from the 38th District, whether these are tiny little walls and tiny little boats, the private property owners who are putting their structures on land that is owned by the people of Michigan for their own benefit and denying access to that land to the other people of Michigan for their own benefit, is not right. It’s just not right. What we ask them to do is pay a small permit fee for that use of our public lands for their private enjoyment, and it’s actually not even that much. The average cost is somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per year for, again, having an impact on our Great Lakes and the bottomlands of our Great Lakes.
Since we can’t do anything about the size of the waves or the size of the storms—it’d be great if we could outlaw hurricanes or big waves that could happen in our Great Lakes here—but since we can’t do that, there are wave patterns that are impacted by breakwalls, and private harbors that are erected in the bottomlands of our Great Lakes. Absent an opportunity that my amendment would have offered to remove these structures if people want, if you live on the Great Lakes and want to build on the bottomlands of the Great Lakes, you should do what we have always done which is to pay a permit fee for that use for your private enjoyment.
I urge my colleagues to think a lot about what the public trust doctrine really means—what it means that this particular piece of our heritage that we all have a common stewardship of, our Great Lakes and the bottomlands of our Great Lakes, they’re held in trust for everybody. If today we say that if you want to build a private harbor and that’s ok or that you want to deny people access just to your little section and that’s ok—where does it end? The Great Lakes are ours, for all of us, for our kids and our grandkids.
I urge my colleagues to vote “no” on this piece of legislation.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
Senate Resolution No. 36
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3
The motion prevailed.
Senator Jones offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 79.
A resolution commemorating the week of September 23-29, 2017, as Michigan Masons Week.
Whereas, There are currently 287 Masonic Lodges in operation in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, The Michigan Masons was organized in 1826, while Freemasonry—as we know it today—dates its formal beginnings to 1717 and is the oldest and largest goodwill fraternity in the world; and
Whereas, The purpose of the Masons is to be the first choice of men of quality regardless of race, religion or creed, and live a life founded on the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and strength of character; and
Whereas, Freemasonry in Michigan accomplishes this by creating a growing, active, and relevant organization of great appeal that is well known and respected for making a difference; and
Whereas, The Mission of the Masons is, “Love your Brother, Help those in need, and Seek Truth”; and
Whereas, Masonic Lodges from Michigan will begin performing state-wide community outreach activities in their areas during the week of September 23-29, 2017; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate the week of September 23-29, 2017, as Michigan Masons Week. We encourage all of Michigan’s citizens to participate in the aims and goals of this effort
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Bieda, Conyers, Hansen, Hopgood, Johnson, Knollenberg and MacGregor were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Bieda offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 80.
A resolution to commemorate October 2, 2017, as Wrongful Conviction Day.
Whereas, It is of tremendous importance to recognize the personal, social, and legal costs that are associated with wrongful criminal convictions; and
Whereas, The loss of one’s freedom due to a wrongful conviction has far-reaching effects on the innocent person’s quality of life, their family, and society as a whole; and
Whereas, The Innocence Network is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, advocating for, and assisting individuals convicted of crimes they did not commit. It seeks to prevent such injustices in the future through legal education and other reforms to the criminal justice system; and
Whereas, The Innocence Network has three members in Michigan: the Western Michigan Cooley Law School Innocence Project, the Michigan Innocence Clinic and the Wrongful Convictions Units at the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office; and
Whereas, Win Wahrer, director of Client Services at Innocence Canada, crafted the idea to create Wrongful Conviction Day to educate the population on this important legal and social issue; and
Whereas, It is crucial to understand the importance of recognizing those persons who have been forced to endure the tremendous personal and social consequences of wrongful criminal conviction; and
Whereas, There have been numerous wrongfully-convicted persons in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, October 2, 2017, has been selected as Wrongful Conviction Day and designated as an international day to educate the international community on the causes, consequences, and complications associated with wrongful criminal convictions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That members of this legislative body hereby commemorate October 2, 2017, as Wrongful Conviction Day.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Conyers, Hertel, Hood, Hopgood, Johnson, Knezek and Stamas were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Bieda offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 81.
A resolution to recognize September 15, 2017, as Cutaneous Lymphoma Awareness Day.
Whereas, Cutaneous lymphoma is a distinct subset of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that attacks lymphocytes primarily in the skin; and
Whereas, Cutaneous lymphoma currently affects 30,000 people in the United States, with 1,500-2,000 new cases diagnosed every year, with the group most affected by the disease being men over the age of 50; and
Whereas, Incredible research efforts and an increase in treatment options in recent years have led to 70-80 percent of patients diagnosed with early-stage cutaneous lymphoma live a normal life expectancy. Despite this fantastic progress, approximately 10 percent of patients who develop late-stage cutaneous lymphoma develop more serious complications; and
Whereas, The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation is an independent, non-profit patient advocacy organization, whose mission is to support those affected by cutaneous lymphoma by promoting awareness and education about the disease, advancing patient care, and fostering research to improve treatments and outcomes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 15, 2017, as Cutaneous Lymphoma Awareness Day; and be it further
Resolved by the Senate, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Conyers, Hansen, Hertel, Hopgood, Johnson, Knollenberg and Stamas were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Hertel, Knezek and Ananich offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 82.
A resolution to denounce radical hate groups and declare them domestic terrorist organizations.
Whereas, The United States was founded on the principles that all men are created equal and have the unalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the more than 240 years since this declaration, our nation has strived, struggled, and made great progress toward achieving these lofty ideals. Ending slavery, women’s suffrage, the civil rights movement, and marriage equality were all major moments in our history where we recognized injustice and inequality and worked to end it; and
Whereas, White nationalist and neo-Nazi groups endorse agendas that are in irreconcilable conflict with our nation’s foundational principles of liberty and justice for all. Throughout the course of our nation’s history, these groups have promoted intimidation and violent repression of individuals solely on the basis of their race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or immigration status; and
Whereas, Although white nationalism has attempted to reinvent itself, self-identifying as the “Alt-Right,” its present-day rhetoric and terrorism conjure painful memories of our nation’s past. Race-based hatred remains an integral component of these groups’ core orientations as they seek to reignite social animosities, reverse improvements in race relations, divide the nation, and provoke hatred, classism, and ethnic eradication; and
Whereas, The white nationalist and neo-Nazi message of racial and social intolerance has led to senseless acts of violence that terrorize members of ethnic and religious minority communities. The tragic events that took place on August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, prove that white nationalism and neo-Nazism remain very real threats to social and racial progress and peace in our nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we strongly denounce and oppose the violent terrorism, totalitarian impulses, xenophobic biases, and bigoted ideologies that are promoted by radical hate groups and declare these groups to be domestic terrorist organizations; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Governor, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Conyers, Hood, Hopgood, Johnson, Jones, Rocca and Stamas were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hansen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 83.
A resolution recognizing September 2017, as Family Meals Month.
Whereas, Family Meals Month is a national effort to encourage families to pledge to share more meals at home per week; and
Whereas, Family meals are fun, affordable and healthier than other dining options; and
Whereas, 92 percent of U.S. consumers say they want to eat healthier meals, yet only 30 percent of American families share dinner every night; and
Whereas, Conversations around dinner tables establish closer relationships and increase parental involvement; and
Whereas, Regular family meals are linked to kids earning higher grades, improving self-esteem and resisting negative peer pressure; and
Whereas, With each additional family meal shared each week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of violence, depression and suicide, less likely to use or abuse drugs or run away, and less likely to engage in risky behaviors; and
Whereas, Children who grow up sharing family meals are more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness, and respect; and
Whereas, Kids and teens who share meals with their family three or more times per week are significantly less likely to be overweight, more likely to eat healthy foods and less likely to have eating disorders; and
Whereas, Ninety percent of supermarkets offer fresh, prepared foods, 95 percent offer cooking demos, 86 percent offer cooking classes, and 100 percent offer recipes and meal ideas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That September 2017, be hereby recognized as Family Meals Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the people of the state of Michigan are encouraged to add one more family meal per week during this month and throughout the year.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Conyers, Green, Gregory, Hertel, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Johnson, Jones, Knezek, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Marleau, Meekhof, Nofs, O’Brien, Pavlov, Proos, Robertson, Rocca, Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator O’Brien offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 84.
A resolution recognizing September 6, 2017, as Michigan Legislators Compact Day.
Whereas, As state legislators we must come together to denounce all forms of hate, bigotry and extremism; and
Whereas, As leaders in our communities, we must stand together in unity to make it known that hate has no place in our state; and
Whereas, While our ideologies may differ, we share common goals in our duties as public servants. We want to serve our communities, represent our constituents, and improve our state; and
Whereas, Though we each passionately debate our opinions and disagree with one another, we do so with respect, civility and collegiality; and
Whereas, When any forms of hate speech or overtly bigoted actions present themselves, we stand together in opposition to such instances and set an example for our state and our citizens; and
Whereas, Michigan is a welcoming state to all and the state legislature is a reflection of the spirit of our great state; and
Whereas, We hold dear the rights enshrined by the United States Constitution. We will not engage in behavior nor support rhetoric that diminishes our state and the legislative body; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 6, 2017, as Michigan Legislators Compact Day, to denounce all forms of hate, bigotry and extremism; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislature’s actions set an example for the rest of the state to denounce hateful words and actions.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Ananich, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Casperson, Colbeck, Conyers, Emmons, Green, Gregory, Hansen, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Hune, Johnson, Jones, Knezek, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Marleau, Meekhof, Nofs, Pavlov, Proos, Robertson, Rocca, Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Shirkey, Stamas, Warren, Young and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator O’Brien asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:
It was Martin Luther King, Jr. who said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Our country is at a crossroads. We are seeing violence across our nation in Charlottesville, college campuses, and more. Now is a time to stand up together, forgetting our differences and, instead, uniting to fight back against hate and violence.
There are groups targeting people of different religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. There are groups targeting our freedom of speech and inciting violence to shut down differing opinions.
This is a time that we—Senators and Representatives in Michigan—can unite and lead by example. My good friend and colleague, State Representative Jeremy Moss, and I have worked on a legislative compact, and that is the resolution in front of us. Let me read:
Whereas, As state legislators we must come together to denounce all forms of hate, bigotry and extremism; and
Whereas, As leaders in our communities, we must stand together in unity to make it known that hate has no place in our state; and
Whereas, While our ideologies may differ, we share common goals in our duties as public servants. We want to serve our communities, represent our constituents, and improve our state; and
Whereas, Though we each passionately debate our opinions and disagree with one another, we do so with respect, civility and collegiality; and
Whereas, When any forms of hate speech or overtly bigoted actions present themselves, we stand together in opposition to such instances and set an example for our state and our citizens; and
Whereas, Michigan is a welcoming state to all and the state legislature is a reflection of the spirit of our great state; and
Whereas, We hold dear the rights enshrined by the United States Constitution. We will not engage in behavior nor support rhetoric that diminishes our state and the legislative body; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 6, 2017, as Michigan Legislators Compact Day, to denounce all forms of hate, bigotry and extremism; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislature’s actions set an example for the rest of the state to denounce hateful words and actions.
It is my hope that you will stand with me and we will be united in supporting this legislative compact.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, resumed the Chair.
Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Marleau introduced
Senate Bill No. 513, entitled
A bill to prohibit public employers from providing certain benefits to public employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Young and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 514, entitled
A bill to provide for court-appointed conservators to rehabilitate, close, seal, demolish, operate, manage, lease, or sell abandoned, blighted or unsafe structures or parcels that violate municipal ordinances; to provide for the ownership interest of conservators in such property for certain purposes; and to provide for financing and the creation and priority of liens.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senator Hertel introduced
Senate Bill No. 515, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2017 PA 21.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
Senator Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 516, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3204, 4001, 4011, 5726, 5728, and 6001 (MCL 600.3204, 600.4001, 600.4011, 600.5726, 600.5728, and 600.6001), section 3204 as amended by 2014 PA 125 and section 4011 as amended by 1994 PA 346, and by adding sections 3104 and 4010.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senator Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 517, entitled
A bill to provide for the mediation of the enforcement of indebtedness against agricultural property; to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental officials and entities; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senator Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 518, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending section 9601 (MCL 440.9601), as amended by 2012 PA 87.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senator Pavlov introduced
Senate Bill No. 519, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811ww.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 520, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending section 9523 (MCL 440.9523), as added by 2000 PA 348.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 521, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 649 (MCL 257.649).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Casperson introduced
Senate Bill No. 522, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 199, entitled “An act to authorize and empower villages and townships of this state having a population not exceeding 10,000 inhabitants, to levy a tax for the maintenance or the purchase of lands and maintenance of property for a community center for the benefit of the public, provided the question of such purchase or maintenance, or both purchase and maintenance, as the case may be, is submitted to the duly qualified voters of such villages or townships and is adopted by a majority vote of those participating in said election; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 123.43), as amended by 2000 PA 435.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senator Casperson introduced
Senate Bill No. 523, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled “State convention facility development act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 207.629), as amended by 2009 PA 61.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 524, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 11 (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, and 28.611), as amended by 2016 PA 289.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 525, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 511, 530, 545, 821, 8121, 8121a, 8122, 8123, 8124, and 8162 (MCL 600.511, 600.530, 600.545, 600.821, 600.8121, 600.8121a, 600.8122, 600.8123, 600.8124, and 600.8162), section 530 as amended by 2013 PA 33, section 821 as amended by 2016 PA 31, sections 8121, 8121a, and 8123 as amended by 2014 PA 58, section 8122 as amended by 2002 PA 681, and section 8124 as amended by 1984 PA 95.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Schmidt and Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 526, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 644f (MCL 168.644f), as amended by 2015 PA 43.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
Senators Casperson and Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 527, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.
Senators Hertel, Jones, Rocca and Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 528, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 319 and 907 (MCL 257.319 and 257.907), section 319 as amended by 2016 PA 358 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator MacGregor introduced
Senate Bill No. 529, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117c (MCL 400.117c), as amended by 1998 PA 516, and by adding section 117h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senator MacGregor introduced
Senate Bill No. 530, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2017 PA 104.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
House Bill No. 4644, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 725 (MCL 257.725), as amended by 2016 PA 454.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Statements
Senators Bieda and Hertel asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
I usually don’t speak on national issues, but I am in a state inspired with gratitude.
I’d like to extend my thanks to the many people who have made America great—people like Lance Corporal Jose Gutierrez, who joined the Marines while here on an overstayed visa and died for our nation in Iraq. He was, as some would say, an illegal immigrant. President George Bush made him a citizen posthumously.
I’d like to extend my thanks to the nearly one million Dreamers who, through no fault of their own, came here as children and have claimed the American spirit, even if some of our elected officials don’t want to claim them as citizens.
I’d like to extend my thanks to Democratic and Republican elected officials who understand the value of all who live and work in America, including those who are aspiring to be American citizens. That includes our Governor. I may not always agree with him, but I certainly do respect his decision to speak out the other day. It’s only right that Americans speak up on this important issue. After all, we’re talking about children. Their only crime was that they want to be a citizen of the nation that they grew up in.
Friends and colleagues, imagine a boy named Miguel. Miguel is seven years old, his favorite piece of clothing is his Detroit Tigers baseball cap, and he likes playing video games and eating pizza. Miguel doesn’t speak a word of Spanish, but he is learning how to write English in cursive. His parents came here illegally, but to him, he’s just a kid going to school. I ask you this: what nation on Earth has expelled a million kids like Miguel and has been better for it? Which one of you would want to be the one to send him to Mexico? What has Miguel done to deserve this treatment from us? This is a child we’re talking about. He doesn’t know what a barrio or barangay is, and I, for one, don’t want him learning by experience.
I was always raised to believe America is a great nation built on compassion, hard work, and liberty. I still believe we are that nation. However, each generation is faced with tests, and we must rise to the occasion in this time, in our time. This is not an issue of immigration. It’s not an issue about a million kids and whether they will become doctors and scientists or grocers and farmers. This isn’t an issue about partisan politics. This is an issue about who we are, and what values we have as elected officials and private citizens. This is an issue about Miguel.
Friends and colleagues, I am indeed grateful. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak, empowered by the hundreds of thousands of people I represent. I just hope that if a child like Miguel is listening to what we in the halls of power have to say, that we will prove through our actions that he, too, should be grateful for us.
Friends, thank you, and God bless you.
Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:
Colleagues, I rise today to thank you for your support of my resolution that denounces white nationalists and neo-Nazi groups and declares them domestic terrorist organizations. Today, we have shown that there are not two sides, there is just one side. That Nazism, racism, and fascism are all evil, period. Today, the Michigan Senate, as a unified body, stated that we strongly denounce and oppose the violent terrorism, totalitarian impulses, xenophobic biases, and bigoted ideologies that are promoted by radical hate groups, and declare these groups to be domestic terrorist organizations.
The events in Charlottesville were disgusting and despicable. Make no mistake about it, it was not about freedom of speech or protecting our history. You have a right in this country to spout ridiculous, and yes, even hateful views. That does not mean there are not consequences. That does not mean you won’t be shouted down by the other side. The First Amendment is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. It means the government cannot punish you for your speech alone. That does not mean you get to keep your job or avoid consequences for being a bigot.
My grandfather, John Hertel, fought the Nazis in World War II. We fought two of the deadliest wars in our history against these ideologies, and we cannot allow homegrown extremists to revive the evils of the past. We fought these evils on foreign shores and in marches here at home. That is our history. Our long march toward progress and equality is the story of America. That is our history.
Like you, colleagues, I am a proud patriot. I believe strongly in the promise of America. I believe our Constitution is the greatest living document ever written. An imperfect union started by white, male slave holders, but based on the revolutionary idea of self-governance. It took us 90 years to end slavery, another 60 years for women’s suffrage, another 40 years before the Civil Rights movement, and another 60 years before marriage equality. The struggle for a more perfect union so that one day we can truly live up to the pledge of “liberty and justice for all.” That’s our history. That’s what we honor here today. Remember, although the struggle is far from over, we will keep marching toward progress.
Senator Ananich stated that had he been present on July 12 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 242
Senate Bill No. 243
Senate Bill No. 244
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 8:25 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Colbeck and Knezek
Scheduled Meetings
Energy and Technology - Thursday, September 7, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)
Oversight - Thursday, September 7, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Wednesday, September 20, 10:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation - Thursday, September 7, 8:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Transportation and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Thursdays, September 14, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; September 28, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:53 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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