No. 38
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 23, 2015.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Franz—present Kosowski—present Potvin—present
Banks—present Gamrat—present LaFontaine—present Price—present
Barrett—present Garcia—present Lane—present Pscholka—present
Bizon—present Garrett—present Lauwers—present Rendon—present
Brinks—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaVoy—present Roberts, B.—present
Brunner—present Geiss—present Leonard—present Roberts, S.—present
Bumstead—present Glardon—present Leutheuser—present Robinson—present
Byrd—present Glenn—present Liberati—present Runestad—present
Callton—present Goike—present Love—present Rutledge—present
Canfield—present Graves—present Lucido—present Santana—present
Chang—present Greig—present Lyons—present Schor—present
Chatfield—present Greimel—present Maturen—present Sheppard—present
Chirkun—present Guerra—excused McBroom—present Singh—present
Clemente—present Heise—present McCready—present Smiley—present
Cochran—present Hoadley—present Miller, A.—present Somerville—present
Cole—present Hooker—present Miller, D.—present Talabi—present
Cotter—present Hovey-Wright—present Moss—present Tedder—present
Courser—present Howrylak—present Muxlow—present Theis—present
Cox—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Townsend—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Nesbitt—present Vaupel—present
Darany—present Inman—present Outman—present VerHeulen—present
Dianda—present Irwin—present Pagan—present Victory—present
Dillon—present Jacobsen—present Pagel—present Webber—present
Driskell—present Jenkins—present Pettalia—present Wittenberg—present
Durhal—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Kelly—present Plawecki—present Yonker—present
Farrington—present Kesto—present Poleski—present Zemke—present
Forlini—present Kivela—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Dr. Mark Orchard, from Oxford Free Methodist Church in Oxford, offered the following invocation:
“Our Father, God:
I thank You for the privilege and honor of invoking Your blessing on this legislative body.
We pause for a moment in the middle of this day and the beginning of another legislative session to acknowledge Your sovereignty and lordship.
We cannot help but observe the emergence of Spring, the reawakening of Your creation all about us—the singing of the birds, colorful flowers poking through the green grass, and the warming of the days. You have, indeed, placed us in a beautiful garden—the garden of the great state of Michigan in the midst of the abundant fresh waters of our glistening lakes. We are blessed!
Today we thank You for life itself, for our existence in this garden, for our fellowman, for the plethora of resources surrounding us, and for the opportunities we have to serve others.
I ask that You attend to the needs of each person here today. Grant that the ladies and gentlemen that roam these aisles be endowed with truth, honor, and integrity both in their personal lives and professional endeavors.
We stand amazed at how insignificant we are in Your garden in the great spectrum of time, but we also stand amazed at the magnitude of our challenges and responsibilities. In realizing this, we humbly implore Your infinite wisdom to guide and direct us.
We know that the essence of wisdom is to discern right from wrong, and we ask that You share Your boundless knowledge and understanding with us. As issues are deliberated and solutions pursued, may self-interests be avoided and effective solutions be found.
Father, we cannot anticipate all the dilemmas that will confront us, but we are certain of Your care, love, and wisdom as a constant source of stability.
And finally, Father, I pray that You will embolden these ladies and gentlemen to perform the actions that demonstrate Your eternal qualities of love, mercy, justice, and forgiveness. May our great State be the beneficiary of the beautiful bouquet formed by caring, conscientious, and competent gardeners.
In the strong name of Christ we pray. Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Singh moved that Rep. Guerra be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker resumed the Chair.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 63.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Carroll C. Newton, former member of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, It is with great sadness that the members of this legislative body learned of the passing of Carroll C. Newton. For nearly 30 years, he served our state with integrity and dedication, first as the state representative for the people of Barry, Clinton, and Eaton counties and later as the state’s chief deputy treasurer. His hard work and commitment to his family, his community, and our state will be long remembered and cherished; and
Whereas, Born and raised in Barry County, Carroll Newton lived a life of serving others. A farmer by trade, he started his career of public service when he was elected Barry Township Supervisor. As supervisor, he also represented his township on the Barry County Board of Supervisors for 10 years, rising to the position of chairman of that board; and
Whereas, In 1955, Carroll Newton was elected state representative for the first time. For 10 years, he served in this legislative body, beginning as a member of the Labor, Military and Veterans’ Affairs, Public Utilities, and Village Corporations committees. He spent the majority of his tenure as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, serving as chairman of that committee and earning the respect and trust of his colleagues; and
Whereas, Following his time in the House of Representatives, Carroll Newton briefly served as assistant auditor general to the state. In 1965, he was appointed chief deputy state treasurer, serving under Governor William G. Milliken and Treasurer Allison Green. For the next 16 years, he admirably served the people of Michigan in this capacity until his retirement in 1981; and
Whereas, Carroll Newton enjoyed a long retirement, remaining active in state and local politics and enjoying the company of family and friends. Upon his passing, we offer our condolences to his family and friends. We hope that they may find comfort in the knowledge that the community as a whole shares in their bereavement, and that the legacy of Carroll Newton’s contributions will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Carroll C. Newton, a member of this legislative body from 1955 to 1964; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Newton family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4331, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “Emergency municipal loan act,” by amending sections 3, 4, and 7 (MCL 141.933, 141.934, and 141.937), as amended by 2012 PA 284.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Wittenberg moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, line 22, by striking out the balance of the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 12, after “$20,000,000.00.” by inserting “THE BOARD SHALL NOT AUTHORIZE A LOAN TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZED AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE FIRST CLASS UNDER PART 6 OF THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.401 TO 380.485.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, line 22, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after “to” by striking out “$85,000,000.00” and inserting “$48,000,000.00”.
2. Amend page 2, line 10, after “to” by striking out “$100,000,000.00” and inserting “$70,000,000.00”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, following “THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:” by inserting:
“Sec. 2. (1) There is created a local emergency financial assistance loan board within the department of treasury. This board shall consist of the state treasurer, the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs, and the director of the department of technology, management, and budget. Except for budgeting, procurement, and related functions of the board that shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the state treasurer, the board shall exercise its prescribed statutory powers, duties, and functions independently of the department of treasury.
(2) The board has the powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this act, and powers vested in the board under other laws of this state, including, but not limited to, all of the following powers:
(a) To act by an order issued in the name of the board and signed by the members of the board. The signature of the designee of a member, when the designee is acting for his or her principal, has the same force and effect as the signature of the member.
(b) To authorize and make loans; to renegotiate the terms of outstanding loans; and to make, execute, and deliver contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers.
(c) To aid, advise, and consult with a municipality with respect to fiscal questions arising from and relating to its proposed or outstanding loans.
(d) To promulgate rules under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.201 to 24.328, that it considers necessary.
(e) To examine the books and records of a municipality applying for or receiving a loan under this act for the purpose of ascertaining if the municipality is complying, in relation to a loan under this act, with the requirements of the board, the laws of this state, and the charter, ordinances, and resolutions of the municipality. Additionally, for effectuating this purpose, the board may require sworn statements from any officer or employee of the municipality and may require the municipality to furnish a statement of its financial condition. The board has full power, in furtherance of its investigations, to examine witnesses on oath, to compel the attendance of witnesses, to compel the giving of testimony, and to compel the production of books, papers, and records. Witnesses may be summoned by the board by its process upon the payment of the same fees as are allowed to witnesses attending in the circuit court for the county in which a hearing is held. A person duly subpoenaed under this section who fails to attend or testify at the place named in the subpoena served for that purpose is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(f) To serve notice upon a municipality of an order relating to the municipality issued by the board. A municipality has prima facie notice of and is bound by an order of the board if notice has been served upon it by registered mail addressed to any officer of the municipality upon whom legal process may be served.
(g) To enforce compliance with its orders; with the terms of outstanding loans; with any provision of this act; or, in relation to a loan under this act, with any law of this state or with the charter, ordinances, or resolutions of a municipality that received a loan under this act. As 1 method to enforce compliance, the board may institute appropriate proceedings in the courts of this state, including proceedings for writs of mandamus and injunctions.
(h) To subject a loan to the terms and conditions the board considers necessary to ensure compliance with the uniform budgeting and accounting act, 1968 PA 2, MCL 141.421 to 141.440a, and to ensure timely repayment of the loan, including, but not limited to, requiring the direct assignment for repayment of a loan of any state money appropriated to the municipality or, for a municipality that is a school district, other revenue or money that may be pledged by a school district under section 1211 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1211, or other law. FOR A LOAN ENTERED INTO AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SENTENCE, IF A MUNICIPALITY DOES NOT MAKE ANY SCHEDULED REPAYMENT ON A LOAN, THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SHALL REQUIRE THE DIRECT ASSIGNMENT FOR REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN, IN THE AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE MINIMUM OF THE INTEREST DUE ON THE LOAN AND UP TO 5% OF THE LOAN, FROM ANY STATE MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR, FOR A MUNICIPALITY THAT IS A SCHOOL DISTRICT, OTHER REVENUE OR MONEY THAT MAY BE PLEDGED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER SECTION 1211 OF THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1211, OR OTHER LAW.
(i) To provide loan terms specifying conditions and events of default and remedies available upon default by a municipality.
(j) To impose loan terms upon the disbursement of a loan authorized to be made under section 3(2)(b) or (3).
(3) The board shall review each application for a loan from a municipality to determine if the municipality satisfies the requirements of this act. Except for loans authorized under section 3(2) or (3), upon determining those applications that satisfy the application eligibility requirements of section 4 and, for subsequent annual loans, section 8, the board may authorize an annual loan to 1 or more of those eligible applicants upon declaring that a local fiscal emergency exists in the municipality. For loans authorized under section 3(2) or (3), the board may authorize a loan upon determining that the municipality has satisfied the requirements of this act applicable to loans under section 3(2) or (3).
(4) All actions of the board shall be approved by all members of the board. All meetings of the board shall be conducted at a public meeting held in compliance with the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(5) Subject to the requirements of this act, the board has the sole authority to determine all of the following:
(a) The amount of a loan.
(b) The rate or rates of interest on a loan.
(c) Any other condition related to a loan including, but not limited to, requiring that the proceeds of a loan be used for specified purposes.
(6) The department of treasury shall provide staff services to the board to carry out this act.
(7) A municipality may do 1 or more of the following:
(a) Borrow money under this act, and issue evidences of indebtedness for repayment of obligations, including, but not limited to, money advanced or previously advanced to a school district or approved or previously approved for advancement to a school district under section 15(2) of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1615, or money borrowed by the school district under section 1225 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1225.
(b) Enter into a loan agreement with the board.
(c) Issue its notes evidencing the loan.
(d) Assign and convey any revenues allocated to it for repayment of the loan.
(e) Take any other action necessary to receive, secure, or repay a loan under this act.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Jacobsen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2012 PA 287.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4325, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1219.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Chirkun moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 20, by inserting:
“(13) THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SHALL REIMBURSE A SCHOOL DISTRICT, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND SECTION 1220.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 12, after “(G).” by striking out “THE” and inserting “SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (9), THE”.
2. Amend page 7, line 14, by striking out “THE” and inserting “EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES:
(A) THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY HAD A POSITIVE GENERAL FUND BALANCE OF AT LEAST 8% OF TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR EACH OF 2 MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED SCHOOL FISCAL YEARS.
(B) THE”.
3. Amend page 7, line 18, after “141.1575.” by inserting:
“(10)” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
4. Amend page 8, line 13, after “SUBSECTION” by striking out “(10)” and inserting “(11)”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 6, after “141.440A.” by inserting “HOWEVER, A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY THAT HAD A POSITIVE GENERAL FUND BALANCE OF AT LEAST 8% OF TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR EACH OF 2 MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED SCHOOL FISCAL YEARS IS NOT REQUIRED TO TRANSMIT THE BUDGETARY ASSUMPTIONS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.”.
2. Amend page 2, line 25, after “BODY” by striking out the balance of the line through “IS” on line 26 and inserting “THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT BUDGETARY ASSUMPTIONS UNDER SUBSECTION (1), THEN THOSE PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES ARE”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Faris moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 20, by inserting:
“(13) THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE TREASURER, SHALL ENSURE THAT, WITHIN 120 DAYS AFTER AN INDIVIDUAL TAKES OFFICE UPON INITIAL ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO A SCHOOL BOARD OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY, OR REELECTION IF HE OR SHE HAS NEVER RECEIVED THE TRAINING, THE INDIVIDUAL IS PROVIDED WITH SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES AT LEAST SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE, PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCING, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ETHICS.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Poleski moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4326, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 141.1542 and 141.1544).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Poleski moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4327, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1220.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Chirkun moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 1, after “INSTRUCTION” by striking out “MAY” and inserting “SHALL”.
2. Amend page 6, line 10, after “TREASURER.” by inserting “THE STATE TREASURER SHALL INCLUDE AS PART OF AN ENHANCED DEFICIT ELIMINATION PLAN AN ACADEMIC PLAN FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY. THE STATE TREASURER SHALL SUBMIT THE ACADEMIC PLAN TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Lyons moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 10, after “(2)” by inserting “THE FOLLOWING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION AND SECTION 1219:
(A)”.
2. Amend page 4, following line 2, by inserting:
“(B) NOT LATER THAN MARCH 1 OF EACH YEAR, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL PREPARE A REPORT OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES THAT WERE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 1219 TO SUBMIT PERIODIC FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING STATE FISCAL YEAR OR REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION TO SUBMIT AN ENHANCED DEFICIT ELIMINATION PLAN IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING STATE FISCAL YEAR, AND THE PROGRESS MADE IN ADHERING TO THAT PLAN, AND SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE RESPONSIBLE FOR K-12 EDUCATION LEGISLATION, THE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE RESPONSIBLE FOR K-12 STATE SCHOOL AID APPROPRIATIONS, THE HOUSE AND SENATE FISCAL AGENCIES, THE DEPARTMENT, AND THE STATE BUDGET DIRECTOR. THE STATE TREASURER ALSO SHALL SUBMIT QUARTERLY INTERIM REPORTS CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO PERIODIC FINANCIAL STATUS REPORTS OR ARE UNDER AN ENHANCED DEFICIT ELIMINATION PLAN TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE RESPONSIBLE FOR K-12 EDUCATION LEGISLATION, THE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE RESPONSIBLE FOR K-12 STATE SCHOOL AID APPROPRIATIONS, THE HOUSE AND SENATE FISCAL AGENCIES, THE DEPARTMENT, AND THE STATE BUDGET DIRECTOR. ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL PUBLICLY PRESENT THOSE QUARTERLY INTERIM REPORTS TO THE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE LEGISLATURE RESPONSIBLE FOR K-12 STATE SCHOOL AID APPROPRIATIONS.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Pscholka moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4328, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 102 (MCL 388.1702), as amended by 2013 PA 60.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lyons moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4329, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” (MCL 141.1541 to 141.1575) by adding section 7a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Somerville moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4330, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 17a and 18 (MCL 388.1617a and 388.1618), as amended by 2014 PA 196.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kelly moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4331 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4331, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “Emergency municipal loan act,” by amending sections 3, 4, and 7 (MCL 141.933, 141.934, and 141.937), as amended by 2012 PA 284.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 75 Yeas—64
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pettalia
Barrett Glardon Lane Poleski
Bizon Glenn Lauwers Potvin
Brinks Goike Leonard Price
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Pscholka
Callton Heise Lucido Rendon
Canfield Hooker Lyons Roberts, B.
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Sheppard
Cole Hughes McBroom Somerville
Cotter Iden McCready Tedder
Cox Inman Miller, A. Theis
Crawford Jacobsen Miller, D. Vaupel
Dianda Jenkins Muxlow VerHeulen
Farrington Johnson Nesbitt Victory
Forlini Kelly Outman Webber
Franz Kesto Pagel Yonker
Nays—45
Banks Faris Kosowski Runestad
Brunner Gamrat LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Liberati Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Love Schor
Chirkun Geiss Moss Singh
Clemente Greig Neeley Smiley
Cochran Greimel Pagan Talabi
Courser Hoadley Phelps Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Plawecki Wittenberg
Dillon Irwin Roberts, S. Yanez
Driskell Kivela Robinson Zemke
Durhal
In The Chair: Cotter
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Nesbitt moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled “Emergency municipal loan act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.932, 141.933, 141.934, 141.936, and 141.937), as amended by 2012 PA 284.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4332 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled “An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2012 PA 287.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 76 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Franz Kosowski Poleski
Banks Garcia LaFontaine Potvin
Barrett Garrett Lane Price
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Lauwers Pscholka
Brinks Geiss LaVoy Rendon
Brunner Glardon Leonard Roberts, B.
Bumstead Glenn Leutheuser Roberts, S.
Byrd Goike Liberati Rutledge
Callton Graves Love Santana
Canfield Greig Lucido Schor
Chang Greimel Lyons Sheppard
Chatfield Heise Maturen Singh
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Smiley
Clemente Hooker McCready Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Talabi
Cole Howrylak Miller, D. Tedder
Cotter Hughes Moss Theis
Cox Iden Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Inman Neeley Vaupel
Darany Irwin Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Jacobsen Outman Victory
Dillon Jenkins Pagan Webber
Driskell Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Kelly Pettalia Yanez
Faris Kesto Phelps Yonker
Farrington Kivela Plawecki Zemke
Forlini
Nays—4
Courser Gamrat Robinson Runestad
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4325 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4325, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1219.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 77 Yeas—60
Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Potvin
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Price
Bizon Goike Leonard Pscholka
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Rendon
Callton Heise Lucido Roberts, B.
Canfield Hooker Lyons Runestad
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Sheppard
Cole Hughes McBroom Somerville
Cotter Iden McCready Tedder
Cox Inman Miller, A. Theis
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel
Farrington Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen
Forlini Johnson Outman Victory
Franz Kelly Pettalia Webber
Garcia Kesto Poleski Yonker
Nays—49
Banks Durhal Kosowski Roberts, S.
Brinks Faris Lane Robinson
Brunner Gamrat LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Liberati Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Love Schor
Chirkun Geiss Miller, D. Singh
Clemente Greig Moss Smiley
Cochran Greimel Neeley Talabi
Courser Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagel Wittenberg
Dianda Irwin Phelps Yanez
Dillon Kivela Plawecki Zemke
Driskell
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4326 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4326, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 141.1542 and 141.1544).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 78 Yeas—60
Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Potvin
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Price
Bizon Goike Leonard Pscholka
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Rendon
Callton Heise Lucido Roberts, B.
Canfield Hooker Lyons Runestad
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Sheppard
Cole Hughes McBroom Somerville
Cotter Iden McCready Tedder
Cox Inman Miller, A. Theis
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel
Farrington Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen
Forlini Johnson Outman Victory
Franz Kelly Pettalia Webber
Garcia Kesto Poleski Yonker
Nays—49
Banks Durhal Kosowski Roberts, S.
Brinks Faris Lane Robinson
Brunner Gamrat LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Liberati Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Love Schor
Chirkun Geiss Miller, D. Singh
Clemente Greig Moss Smiley
Cochran Greimel Neeley Talabi
Courser Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagel Wittenberg
Dianda Irwin Phelps Yanez
Dillon Kivela Plawecki Zemke
Driskell
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4327 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4327, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1220.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 79 Yeas—60
Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Potvin
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Price
Bizon Goike Leonard Pscholka
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Rendon
Callton Heise Lucido Roberts, B.
Canfield Hooker Lyons Runestad
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Sheppard
Cole Hughes McBroom Somerville
Cotter Iden McCready Tedder
Cox Inman Miller, A. Theis
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel
Farrington Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen
Forlini Johnson Outman Victory
Franz Kelly Pettalia Webber
Garcia Kesto Poleski Yonker
Nays—49
Banks Durhal Kosowski Roberts, S.
Brinks Faris Lane Robinson
Brunner Gamrat LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Liberati Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Love Schor
Chirkun Geiss Miller, D. Singh
Clemente Greig Moss Smiley
Cochran Greimel Neeley Talabi
Courser Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagel Wittenberg
Dianda Irwin Phelps Yanez
Dillon Kivela Plawecki Zemke
Driskell
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4328 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4328, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 102 (MCL 388.1702), as amended by 2013 PA 60.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 80 Yeas—58
Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Price
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Pscholka
Bizon Goike Leonard Rendon
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Callton Heise Lucido Runestad
Canfield Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Somerville
Cole Hughes McBroom Tedder
Cotter Iden McCready Theis
Cox Inman Miller, A. Vaupel
Crawford Jacobsen Nesbitt VerHeulen
Farrington Jenkins Outman Victory
Forlini Johnson Pettalia Webber
Franz Kelly Poleski Yonker
Garcia Kesto
Nays—51
Banks Durhal Lane Roberts, S.
Brinks Faris LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Gamrat Liberati Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Love Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Miller, D. Schor
Chirkun Geiss Moss Singh
Clemente Greig Muxlow Smiley
Cochran Greimel Neeley Talabi
Courser Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagel Wittenberg
Dianda Irwin Phelps Yanez
Dillon Kivela Plawecki Zemke
Driskell Kosowski Potvin
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4329 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4329, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” (MCL 141.1541 to 141.1575) by adding section 7a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 81 Yeas—59
Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Price
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Pscholka
Bizon Goike Leonard Rendon
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Callton Heise Lucido Runestad
Canfield Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Somerville
Cole Hughes McBroom Tedder
Cotter Iden McCready Theis
Cox Inman Miller, A. Vaupel
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow VerHeulen
Farrington Jenkins Nesbitt Victory
Forlini Johnson Outman Webber
Franz Kelly Pettalia Yonker
Garcia Kesto Poleski
Nays—50
Banks Durhal Lane Roberts, S.
Brinks Faris LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Gamrat Liberati Rutledge
Byrd Garrett Love Santana
Chang Gay-Dagnogo Miller, D. Schor
Chirkun Geiss Moss Singh
Clemente Greig Neeley Smiley
Cochran Greimel Pagan Talabi
Courser Hoadley Pagel Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Phelps Wittenberg
Dianda Irwin Plawecki Yanez
Dillon Kivela Potvin Zemke
Driskell Kosowski
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Bill No. 4330 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4330, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 17a and 18 (MCL 388.1617a and 388.1618), as amended by 2014 PA 196.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 82 Yeas—60
Afendoulis Garcia Kesto Poleski
Barrett Glardon LaFontaine Price
Bizon Glenn Lauwers Pscholka
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rendon
Callton Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Canfield Heise Lucido Runestad
Chatfield Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Clemente Howrylak Maturen Somerville
Cole Hughes McBroom Tedder
Cotter Iden McCready Theis
Cox Inman Miller, A. Vaupel
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow VerHeulen
Farrington Jenkins Nesbitt Victory
Forlini Johnson Outman Webber
Franz Kelly Pettalia Yonker
Nays—49
Banks Faris Lane Roberts, S.
Brinks Gamrat LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Garrett Liberati Rutledge
Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Love Santana
Chang Geiss Miller, D. Schor
Chirkun Greig Moss Singh
Cochran Greimel Neeley Smiley
Courser Hoadley Pagan Talabi
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagel Townsend
Dianda Irwin Phelps Wittenberg
Dillon Kivela Plawecki Yanez
Driskell Kosowski Potvin Zemke
Durhal
In The Chair: Franz
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Nesbitt moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 17a and 18 (MCL 388.1617a and 388.1618), section 17a as amended by 2014 PA 196 and section 18 as amended by 2015 PA 5.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4325, 4326, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, and 4331 because I believe this package creates another layer of government within the Department of Treasury to deal with issues that are better addressed at the local level and at an astronomical cost to taxpayers. Instead of offering school districts the tools and resources necessary to succeed, such as proper funding and training for new school board members or allow the ISD’s to work with local school districts, these bills just fast-track the state’s ability to take over school districts without any consideration of the academic needs of the students.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, April 23:
House Bill Nos. 4499 4500 4501 4502 4503 4504 4505 4506 4507 4508
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4102, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016 and other fiscal years; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Inman, Aaron Miller and Santana
Nays: Reps. Gamrat, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Present: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan
The Committee on Oversight and Ethics, by Rep. McBroom, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4182, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.263), as amended by 1988 PA 278.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. McBroom, Howrylak, Graves, Robinson and Pagan
Nays: Rep. Theis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. McBroom, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. McBroom, Howrylak, Graves, Theis, Robinson and Pagan
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Price, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4390, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2014 PA 293.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Price, Garcia, Callton, Hooker, McBroom, Somerville, Yonker, Chatfield, Courser, Tedder, Zemke, Santana, Brinks, Schor, Chang and Greig
Nays: None
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Price, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 139, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1272b (MCL 380.1272b).
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Price, Garcia, Callton, Hooker, McBroom, Somerville, Yonker, Kelly, Chatfield, Courser, Tedder, Zemke, Santana, Brinks, Schor, Chang and Greig
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Price, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. Price, Garcia, Callton, Hooker, McBroom, Somerville, Yonker, Kelly, Chatfield, Courser, Tedder, Zemke, Santana, Brinks, Schor, Chang and Greig
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Leonard, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 248, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending the title and sections 2109, 3101, 3104, 3107, 3107a, 3114, 3135, 3157, 3163, 3301, 3330, and 4501 (MCL 500.2109, 500.3101, 500.3104, 500.3107, 500.3107a, 500.3114, 500.3135, 500.3157, 500.3163, 500.3301, 500.3330, and 500.4501), the title as amended by 2002 PA 304, section 3101 as amended by 2014 PA 492, section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662, section 3107 as amended by 2012 PA 542, section 3107a as amended by 1991 PA 191, section 3114 as amended by 2002 PA 38, section 3135 as amended by 2012 PA 158, section 3163 as amended by 2002 PA 697, section 3330 as amended by 2012 PA 204, and section 4501 as amended by 2012 PA 39, and by adding sections 3107c and 3178a and chapter 63.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Leonard, Theis, Franz, Goike, Glardon, LaFontaine, Lyons, Barrett and Vaupel
Nays: Reps. Cochran, Banks, Clemente, Kosowski, Derek Miller and Wittenberg
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Leonard, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 249, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 25a (MCL 552.625a), as amended by 2009 PA 193.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Leonard, Theis, Franz, Goike, Glardon, LaFontaine, Lyons, Barrett and Vaupel
Nays: Reps. Cochran, Banks, Clemente, Kosowski, Derek Miller and Wittenberg
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Leonard, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. Leonard, Theis, Franz, Goike, Glardon, LaFontaine, Lyons, Barrett, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Cochran, Banks, Clemente, Kosowski, Derek Miller and Wittenberg
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Leonard, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Present: Reps. Leonard, Theis, Franz, Goike, Glardon, LaFontaine, Lyons, Barrett, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Cochran, Banks, Clemente, Kosowski, Derek Miller and Wittenberg
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Kesto, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. Kesto, Lucido, Heise, Johnson, Howrylak, Cole and Robinson
Absent: Reps. Runestad, Irwin, Chang and Guerra
Excused: Reps. Runestad, Irwin, Chang and Guerra
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. Johnson, Tedder, Farrington, Price, Lauwers, Crawford, Iden, Brett Roberts, Brinks, Townsend, Geiss, Greig, Liberati and Love
Notices
April 22, 2015
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
Pursuant to MCL 399.83, I am appointing Earlie Eason of Battle Creek to the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission for a term ending April 22, 2017.
Sincerely,
Kevin Cotter
Speaker of the House
99th District
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Yanez, Derek Miller, Wittenberg, Zemke, Plawecki and Irwin introduced
House Bill No. 4509, entitled
A bill to prohibit the sale, purchase, barter, or possession with intent to sell of ivory or rhinoceros horn or products thereof; to authorize the issuance of permits; to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental officers and agencies; to require the seizure of certain items and provide for their disposition; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Singh, Pagan, Howrylak and Brinks introduced
House Bill No. 4510, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 253.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Sarah Roberts, Irwin, Singh, Driskell, Geiss, Plawecki, Darany, Robinson, Dillon, Hoadley and Hovey-Wright introduced
House Bill No. 4511, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3106 (MCL 324.3106) and by adding section 32517 and part 618.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Irwin, Singh, Geiss, Plawecki, Darany, Robinson, Dillon, Hoadley and Hovey-Wright introduced
House Bill No. 4512, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 16, entitled “An act to regulate the business of carrying or transporting, buying, selling, or dealing in crude oil or petroleum or its products, or certain substances consisting primarily of carbon dioxide through pipe lines; to authorize the use of public highways and the condemnation of private property; to regulate the purchase and storage of crude oil or petroleum or certain substances consisting primarily of carbon dioxide; to provide for the control and regulation of all corporations, associations, and persons engaged in such business, by the Michigan public service commission; to define the powers and duties of the commission in relation thereto; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 3, and 4 (MCL 483.1, 483.2, 483.2a, 483.2b, 483.3, and 483.4), the title and sections 1, 3, and 4 as amended by 2014 PA 85, section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 84, section 2a as amended by 2014 PA 83, and section 2b as added by 1997 PA 125, and by adding sections 3a, 3b, and 3c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Cochran, Irwin, Singh, Driskell, Geiss, Plawecki, Darany, Robinson, Dillon, Hoadley and Hovey-Wright introduced
House Bill No. 4513, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 165, entitled “An act to authorize the public service commission to establish and enforce gas safety standards; and to provide penalties for violations thereof,” by amending section 3 (MCL 483.153).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Driskell, Irwin, Singh, Geiss, Derek Miller, Plawecki, Darany, Robinson, Dillon, Hoadley and Hovey-Wright introduced
House Bill No. 4514, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2012 PA 555.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. Geiss, Hovey-Wright, Darany, Durhal, Plawecki, Chirkun, Greig, Faris, Cochran, Pagan, Chang, Irwin, Love, Brinks, Driskell, Gay-Dagnogo, Sarah Roberts, Dillon, Hoadley and LaVoy introduced
House Bill No. 4515, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled “Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act,” (MCL 423.501 to 423.512) by amending the title and by adding section 9a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development.
Reps. Hughes, Glenn, Lyons, Inman, Rendon, Goike, Hooker, Outman, Rutledge, Talabi and Faris introduced
House Bill No. 4516, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Rutledge, Pscholka, Kelly, Zemke, LaVoy, Driskell, Plawecki, Darany, Dianda, Glenn, Singh, Townsend, Neeley and Faris introduced
House Bill No. 4517, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 863 (MCL 380.863).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Hovey-Wright, Sarah Roberts, Plawecki, Chirkun, Greig, Darany, Faris, Cochran, Pagan, LaVoy, Moss, Rutledge, Wittenberg, Hoadley, Yanez, Driskell, Townsend, Geiss, Irwin, Smiley, Kosowski, Dillon, Singh, Byrd, Garrett, Liberati, Santana, Brinks, Chang, Talabi, Phelps, Gay-Dagnogo, Zemke, Durhal, Dianda, Love, Banks, Derek Miller, Greimel and Schor introduced
House Bill No. 4518, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending sections 21, 23, 25, 27, and 31 (MCL 460.1021, 460.1023, 460.1025, 460.1027, and 460.1031).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Reps. Plawecki, Sarah Roberts, Chirkun, Greig, Darany, Derek Miller, Cochran, Hovey-Wright, Chang, Pagan, Neeley, Hoadley, Wittenberg, Yanez, Geiss, Kosowski, Brunner, Byrd, LaVoy, Smiley, Greimel, Singh, Zemke, Brinks, Faris, Garrett, Love, Gay-Dagnogo, Driskell, Guerra, Moss, Liberati, Durhal, Dillon, Townsend, Dianda and Schor introduced
House Bill No. 4519, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending sections 7, 11, 37, 45, and 47 (MCL 460.1007, 460.1011, 460.1037, 460.1045, and 460.1047); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Announcements by the Clerk
April 21, 2015
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:
Report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
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Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4115, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 201, and 236 as amended by 2014 PA 196 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Inman and Aaron Miller
Nays: Reps. Gamrat, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Present: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan
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Rep. Muxlow moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:05 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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