No. 79
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 14, 2016.
10:00 a.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Garcia—present Kosowski—present Price—present
Banks—present Garrett—present LaFontaine—present Pscholka—present
Barrett—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaGrand—present Rendon—present
Bizon—present Geiss—present Lane—present Roberts, B.—present
Brinks—present Glardon—present Lauwers—present Roberts, S.—present
Brunner—present Glenn—present LaVoy—present Robinson—present
Bumstead—present Goike—present Leonard—present Runestad—present
Byrd—present Graves—present Leutheuser—present Rutledge—present
Callton—present Green—present Liberati—present Santana—present
Canfield—present Greig—present Love—present Schor—present
Chang—present Greimel—present Lucido—present Sheppard—present
Chatfield—present Guerra—present Lyons—present Singh—present
Chirkun—present Hoadley—present Maturen—present Smiley—present
Clemente—present Hooker—present McBroom—present Somerville—present
Cochran—present Hovey-Wright—present McCready—present Talabi—present
Cole—present Howell—present Miller, A.—present Tedder—present
Cotter—present Howrylak—present Moss—present Theis—present
Cox—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Townsend—e/d/s
Crawford—present Iden—present Neeley—present Vaupel—present
Darany—present Inman—present Nesbitt—present VerHeulen—present
Dianda—present Irwin—present Outman—present Victory—present
Driskell—present Jacobsen—present Pagan—present Webber—present
Durhal—present Jenkins—present Pagel—present Whiteford—present
Faris—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Wittenberg—present
Farrington—present Kelly—present Plawecki, L.—present Yanez—present
Forlini—present Kesto—present Poleski—present Yonker—present
Franz—present Kivela—present Potvin—present Zemke—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rabbi Michael Zimmerman, Rabbi of Kehillat Israel in Lansing, offered the following invocation:
“Dearest God, please bestow Your blessings on the men and women in this chamber, duly elected to fulfill the sacred duty of governing our state. May You endow every one of them with wisdom, compassion, and integrity. May they never waver from their mandate to serve the common good and their responsibility to do what is best for every man, woman, and child in this state. May they stand tall in their role as statesmen and stateswomen. May they address and listen to their colleagues from all parties with respect, and may they earn and receive that same respect from allies and adversaries alike. Despite their different perspectives, may they work together in harmony, in service of the greater good. May they hold a broad view towards the needs of future generations, and be vigilant as stewards and protectors of the air, land, and water of our beautiful state that You so lovingly created.. May they never forget the most fundamental teaching of the Old and New Testaments alike, to care for the widow, the orphan, and the stranger, to feed the hungry and to clothe the naked. And when their term is complete, may every one of them look back with pride over a job well done, proud to leave our state in better shape than when their term began. And let us say, Amen.”
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 403.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable David E. Rutledge.
Whereas, We are pleased to recognize and thank Representative David Rutledge, a devoted member of this body. He is a thoughtful legislator and tireless public servant who has benefited the Legislature, the Fifty-fourth District, and the entire state of Michigan; and
Whereas, David Rutledge earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Tennessee State University and studied law at both Harvard University and the University of Michigan. He served in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of captain, and is now the president of an environmental services company. Public and community service has been a fixture of his career as well, as he has been a Superior Township supervisor, Washtenaw County road commissioner, Washtenaw Community College trustee, Ann Arbor Community Foundation board member, and State Boundary Commission member, among many other positions; and
Whereas, As a legislator, Representative Rutledge brought knowledge, sincerity, and passion to this body since first being elected in 2010. He served on a diverse array of committees over his three terms of office, including the committees on Education; Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs; Local Government; Regulatory Reform; Transportation and Infrastructure; and Military and Veterans Affairs. He served in leadership posts in multiple committees and within this chamber, providing an excellent example for other legislators; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable David E. Rutledge for his dedication to the Legislature and efforts to better the lives of all Michiganders; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Rutledge as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 404.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Andrea LaFontaine.
Whereas, We are honored to thank Representative Andrea LaFontaine as she completes her service with the Michigan House of Representatives. For six years, she has been a conscientious leader within this legislative body, championing a wide range of issues important to the people of her hometown, the surrounding communities in Macomb and St. Clair counties, and the entire state; and
Whereas, A graduate of Richmond High School, Andrea LaFontaine went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in public administration from Central Michigan University. After working as a legislative assistant for State Senator Alan Sanborn, the voters of the Thirty-second District elected her as their representative in 2010; and
Whereas, Representative LaFontaine has worked hard to make our state a better place. Among other accomplishments, she has helped ensure fair tax treatment for people trading in cars or boats, the safe disposal of unused medicine and other hazardous household products, and the continued partnerships between the state and faith-based agencies to place foster or adopted children in loving homes. She has served on numerous committees during her tenure, including four years as chair of the Natural Resources Committee where she has worked hard to make sure Michigan’s abundant natural resources are protected and used responsibly. At the same time, she has been a leader within her caucus as the chief deputy whip; and
Whereas, Representative LaFontaine’s efforts have not gone unrecognized. She has been named legislator of the year by both the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association and the Michigan Manufacturers Association; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Andrea LaFontaine for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative LaFontaine as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 405.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Al Pscholka.
Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend this expression of thanks to Representative Al Pscholka as he brings to a close his tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. In these past six years, he has shown tremendous dedication and commitment to the Seventy-ninth District and this body in many capacities, often from a position of leadership; and
Whereas, A graduate of Western Michigan University, Al Pscholka went on to become the district director for Congressman Fred Upton and spent nine years as vice president of Cornerstone Alliance, developing a business-education partnership called the Community Partnership for Lifelong Learning. Prior to his election to the Legislature, he served with the Michigan Works! Education Advisory Group, Lest We Forget, the Southwest Michigan Regional Sanitary Sewer and Water Authority, and as a Lincoln Township trustee; and
Whereas, First elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010, Representative Pscholka has served with great distinction putting his expertise and leadership to good use. Representative Pscholka was appointed chair of the House Appropriations Committee in 2015, having previously served as the committee’s vice chair and on numerous Appropriations subcommittees. In 2011, he had the honor of serving on the Redistricting and Elections Committee. In these roles, his keen understanding of the legislative and budgetary process has earned him the esteem of colleagues and staff members alike; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Al Pscholka for his service and contributions to this legislative body; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Pscholka as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 406.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ken Yonker.
Whereas, It is with gratitude that we thank Representative Ken Yonker for his service to this state as he concludes his tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives. His dedicated work on behalf of his constituents in the Seventy-second District over the past six years has been greatly appreciated; and
Whereas, Ken Yonker brought to the Legislature a tremendous wealth of knowledge and business experience along with a commitment to public service. A graduate of Michigan State University, he served as a manager at one of west Michigan’s largest construction companies before establishing his own business in Caledonia, Yonker’s Landscaping Inc. In addition to his mission work with Wycliffe Bible Translators, Ken Yonker served his community in a number of capacities, including as trustee and president of his local industry board and as a member of the Caledonia Schools Board of Education for nearly a decade; and
Whereas, Elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010, Representative Yonker has for six years shown his commitment to improving the state. He has served on numerous committees, including as the vice chair of Michigan Competitiveness and as a member of Education, Health Policy, Regulatory Reform, Tax Policy, and Transportation and Infrastructure. During his tenure in the Legislature, he worked on a wide array of issues including incentivizing economic development, tort reform, and allowing direct shipment of wine to consumers. Representative Yonker’s voice in this chamber will be missed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Ken Yonker for his service and contributions to this legislative body; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Yonker as evidence of our esteem and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 407.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Ray A. Franz.
Whereas, It is with great appreciation for his hard work and commitment on behalf of the people of the One hundred-first District that we applaud the Honorable Ray Franz as he concludes his final term in the House of Representatives. His dedication and honesty have contributed greatly to this legislative body; and
Whereas, Ray Franz earned a Bronze Star for his service during the Vietnam War and returned home to become a small business owner, local official, and active member of his community. Representative Franz served nearly 30 years on the Onekama Village Council, including as village president from 2000 to 2006. He also served on the Onekama and Bear Lake Village Fire Departments for 30 years, including four years as fire chief. The experience of serving concurrently on the village council, as a member of the fire department, and as a business owner prepared Representative Franz for the role of representing his constituents in Lansing; and
Whereas, Representative Franz was a valuable asset to any committee because his background allowed him to offer the perspective of the military, local governments, and small business owners. During his tenure in the House, he chaired the Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee in 2011-2012 and the Regulatory Reform Committee during the 2015-2016 session, in addition to serving as an Associate Speaker Pro Tempore. He also served as the vice chair of Military and Veterans Affairs during the 2013-2014 session and as a member on a variety of other committees during his six years in the House, including the Agriculture, Communications and Technology, Education, Energy and Technology, Energy Policy, Insurance, Local Government, and Michigan Competitiveness committees; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and congratulate the Honorable Ray A. Franz for his important contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Franz as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 408.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Aric Nesbitt.
Whereas, It is a great source of pride to offer the commendation of the House of Representatives to the Honorable Aric Nesbitt as he concludes his service to this legislative body. He has been a strong voice for the people of the Sixty-sixth District and his diligence and hard work have made him an effective legislator during his three terms in the House; and
Whereas, Aric Nesbitt has been actively involved in the policy-making process since graduating from Hillsdale College and receiving a master’s degree in international business from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. He began his career as a congressional page and later served as a legislative staffer at the state and federal levels. In particular, Representative Nesbitt’s work for the Congressional Natural Gas Caucus and the Congressional Steel Caucus provided him with a wealth of expertise on issues such as energy and manufacturing which would serve him well when he was elected to the House in 2010; and
Whereas, In addition to sponsoring more than 25 public acts, Representative Nesbitt took on important positions of leadership during his time in the House. He accepted the difficult task of chairing the Energy and Technology and Energy Policy committees during his second and third terms when the Legislature was contemplating significant revisions to the state’s energy policy. On top of that, Representative Nesbitt was chosen by his colleagues as the Majority Floor Leader for the 2015-2016 session. During his time in office, he also served as vice chair of the Government Operations Committee and as a member of the Commerce, Education, Insurance, and Tax Policy committees; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to recognize and laud the Honorable Aric Nesbitt for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our entire state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Nesbitt as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Nesbitt, Leonard, LaFontaine, VerHeulen and Jacobsen offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 409.
A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Kevin Cotter, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, It is most appropriate and fitting that the members of this legislative body salute the Honorable Kevin Cotter as he completes his service as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Cotter has been a dedicated and principled leader, directing this chamber with a steady hand and striving to make our state a better place to live and work; and
Whereas, Kevin Cotter brought a wealth of real world experience to the Legislature. He received his bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and business administration and a master’s degree in administration, both from Central Michigan University, before going on to earn a juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has worked in the transportation industry, overseeing safety, human resources, and shipping. Later, he became a partner at the Kerr Law Firm, PLLC, specializing in estate planning, business planning, and elder law. In 2010, he was elected to represent the Ninety-ninth District for the first time; and
Whereas, Over his six years of legislative service, Speaker Cotter has brought a deliberative and thoughtful approach to the significant issues facing his district and our state. He has served as chair of the Judiciary Committee and vice chair of the Elections and Ethics Committee. He has also been a member of the Appropriations Committee and the Insurance, Tax Policy, and Michigan Competitiveness committees. In 2015, the members of this body entrusted him to be their leader after he had served as Assistant Majority Whip and Associate Speaker Pro Tempore in previous sessions; and
Whereas, As Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin Cotter has sought to improve the lives of Michigan residents and create a government that serves them better. Under his leadership, the House of Representatives has, among other significant accomplishments, developed with the Senate long-term funding solutions for Michigan’s infrastructure, saved Detroit schools from bankruptcy, and soundly invested in areas important to all Michigan residents, including roads, schools, and police and fire protection. He has consistently guided this legislative body to find innovative solutions to the challenges facing our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Kevin Cotter, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Speaker Cotter as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5889, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2012 PA 126.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 8, with an amendment and full title inserted by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 13, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2290.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the Senate amendment(s) as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 5, after “DRAINING” by striking out “FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment, as amended, was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 670 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5890, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2012 PA 474.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 8, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 13, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2290.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the Senate amendment(s) as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, after “DRAINING” by striking out “FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment, as amended, was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 671 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4814, entitled
A bill to provide for public electronic access to information through this state’s website; to require webpage posting of information about state departments, departmental subunits, and supervisors; to require standardized formats for displaying information, including functions, contact information, and organizational charts; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 1, with an amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until December 6, see House Journal No. 74, p. 2127.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 672 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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Rep. Townsend entered the House Chambers.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5618, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310d.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with substitute (S-4), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2361.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-4) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 673 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Guerra Lyons Singh
Chatfield Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hooker McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cochran Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howrylak Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—1
Greimel
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5619, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310c.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2361.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 674 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Iden Neeley Vaupel
Darany Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Outman Victory
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Faris Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Forlini Kesto Poleski Yonker
Franz Kivela Potvin Zemke
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5620, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1310b (MCL 380.1310b), as amended by 2014 PA 478.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2361.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 675 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Iden Neeley Vaupel
Darany Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Outman Victory
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Faris Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Forlini Kesto Poleski Yonker
Franz Kivela Potvin Zemke
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 746, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 15 (MCL 722.125), as amended by 1993 PA 218.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McCready moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 747, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2012 PA 194.
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.
Senate Bill No. 624, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 530, entitled “Historical neighborhood tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 17 (MCL 125.2843 and 125.2857), section 3 as amended by 2010 PA 237.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 983, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 122 (MCL 450.1122), as amended by 2001 PA 57.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 984, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 122 (MCL 450.2122), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 985, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 24a (MCL 552.624a), as amended by 2002 PA 572.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1175, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2012 PA 183.
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.
Senate Bill No. 1176, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 126.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Kesto moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 1, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.
2. Amend page 3, line 2, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.
3. Amend page 3, line 3, after “OR” by striking out “CERTAIN SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS” and inserting “SYNTHETIC EQUIVALENTS OF MARIHUANA”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 879, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1h and 1i (MCL 247.651h and 247.651i), section 1h as amended by 2008 PA 501 and section 1i as added by 2001 PA 259.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7b, 11, 11a, 17, and 17a (MCL 252.302, 252.303, 252.304, 252.306, 252.307b, 252.311, 252.311a, 252.317, and 252.317a), sections 2, 4, 6, 11, 11a, and 17 as amended and sections 7b and 17a as added by 2014 PA 2 and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 448.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Jacobsen moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and 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 15, following line 16, by inserting:
“(F) A COUNTY, CITY, VILLAGE, TOWNSHIP, OR CHARTER TOWNSHIP SHALL APPROVE THE SIZE OF A BILLBOARD THAT IS ERECTED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Gay-Dagnogo moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 9, line 23, after “SCHOOL.” by inserting “AS USED IN THIS SUBDIVISION, “GOVERNING BOARD” ONLY INCLUDES A PUBLICLY ELECTED GOVERNING BOARD OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 909, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19511, 19512, and 19513 (MCL 324.19511, 324.19512, and 324.19513), as added by 1995 PA 60.
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.
Senate Bill No. 910, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19601, 19607, 19608, and 19608a (MCL 324.19601, 324.19607, 324.19608, and 324.19608a), sections 19601 and 19607 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 19608 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and section 19608a as added by 2003 PA 253, and by adding section 19608b.
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.
Senate Bill No. 911, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19508, 19509, and 19510 (MCL 324.19508, 324.19509, and 324.19510), as added by 1995 PA 60.
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.
Senate Bill No. 912, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 (MCL 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19611, and 324.19612), sections 19609, 19610, and 19611 as added by 1998 PA 288 and section 19612 as amended by 2014 PA 115, and by adding section 19610a.
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.
Senate Bill No. 913, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20108b (MCL 324.20108b), as amended by 2010 PA 233.
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.
Senate Bill No. 950, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” (MCL 325.1001 to 325.1023) by adding section 19a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Senate Bill No. 1093, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 41302a (MCL 324.41302a), as added by 2014 PA 537.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hoadley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after “list.” by inserting “BY APRIL 15, 2017 AND APRIL 15, 2018, THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SHALL EACH SUBMIT TO THE LEGISLATURE A REPORT ON PROGRESS IN CREATING ITS RESPECTIVE PERMITTED SPECIES LIST.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 464 (MCL 280.464), as amended by 1989 PA 134.
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.
Senate Bill No. 1041, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 24 (MCL 400.724).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1042, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 11c (MCL 400.11c), as added by 1982 PA 519.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1044, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended by 2006 PA 206.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Hooker moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 973, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2013 PA 101.
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.
Senate Bill No. 25, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 9 (MCL 247.909), as amended by 1993 PA 149.
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.
Senate Bill No. 1049, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending sections 1, 3, 11, 12, 12a, and 13 (MCL 247.901, 247.903, 247.911, 247.912, 247.912a, and 247.913), section 1 as amended by 2010 PA 238, sections 3 and 12 as amended and section 12a as added by 1993 PA 149, and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 273.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Pscholka moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 12, line 20, 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. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 521, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan historical commission; and to prescribe its powers and duties.
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.
Senate Bill No. 522, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan historical center; to prescribe the authority of the center; to provide for the archives of Michigan and the Michigan historical museum to be under the control and supervision of the center; to provide stewardship for the museum and archival collection of this state; to provide for the management of state and local government records of archival value; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5621, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1308 (MCL 380.1308), as added by 1999 PA 102.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2362.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 676 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Robinson
Bumstead Goike Leonard Runestad
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Green Liberati Santana
Canfield Greig Love Schor
Chang Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hooker McBroom Somerville
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cole Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Moss Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Iden Neeley Vaupel
Darany Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Outman Victory
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Faris Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Forlini Kesto Poleski Yonker
Franz Kivela Potvin Zemke
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5693, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1311 (MCL 380.1311), as amended by 2008 PA 1.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with substitute (S-3), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2362.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 677 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Guerra Lyons Singh
Chatfield Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hooker McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cochran Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howrylak Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—1
Greimel
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1311a (MCL 380.1311a), as amended by 2007 PA 138.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 13, with an amendment, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2362.)
The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 678 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Guerra Lyons Singh
Chatfield Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hooker McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi
Cochran Howell Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howrylak Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—1
Greimel
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Comments and Recommendations
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the following remarks be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Rendon:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker.
I have found myself waking up the last few nights, thinking about this opportunity that I have. Really, it’s just another chapter in all our lives here today.
I have many thank you’s to give, so I‘ll get started there and I’ve been writing some notes. Through my career here, and my other career with the home builders, I have to speak from here (my heart) rather than from here (written notes). So, bear with me.
God is great! I’ll start thanking my wife Daire, of 44 years. Also, our two daughters. As probably most of you, we’ve been through the good times and the rough times. She’s always been by my side. We had a life circumstance that made things clear, how God plays a role in all our lives.
In 2004 when I first ran for this position, I had done what no Republican had done in the 103rd. Yes, I was unsuccessful, but I garnered 44% of the vote. You know, life in general is not easy, but it’s really tough when you put your heart and soul into something and you lose. But it IS a good lesson.
I searched for the reason why. That reason came in 2006. I came home from Canada, bear hunting, and Daire said, ‘Look at this’ and she looked like she was pregnant. She had gained 14 pounds in less than two weeks and it was still going. We went to the emergency room and told them not to beat around the bush. They told us she had about 6 to 8 months to live. That journey started which lasted two years and is still going on. But we had miracle, and that miracle was an adult stem cell transplant.
She developed a rare form of cancer: Burkitt’s non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Went through several rounds of chemo, was declared in remission, and yet – it came back. We went to Karmanos Cancer Institute, she had the transplant and the day after Christmas in 2007 (she had been going to Spectrum in Reed City getting blood every 7-10 days) and they came out and said, ‘Daire, you’re not getting blood today. You have a new blood type and a new DNA.’
It was just like someone had turned a switch on. A year later, she was given all her immunizations as if she was a newborn. A few years later, she was declared cancer free in regard to this transplant.
The reason I bring this up – THAT was the reason that I lost in 04. God’s Will, WILL be done. I would have had to resign my position. I was her caregiver. And you know something, I did something that I didn’t know I was capable of. Through that whole journey, I did not write one thing down. I can tell you the dates, I gave her shots, I can tell you the whole thing.
But I’ll move on from here. It was an experience that you don’t wish on anybody, but it made our lives clearer and that is in regard to our Lord.
I thank our two daughters. Miranda, our youngest, she lives in Allendale, works at the Main Hub for UPS in Grand Rapids as a Supervisor. Our oldest daughter, Samantha, lives in Monterrey, Mexico with our three grandchildren, and our son-in-law. She’s a Senior Asset Manager for Blackstone, the world’s largest real estate company. We’ve been very blessed and they have been very supportive.
My Mom and Dad – my Dad was born on a dirt floor in South Texas a Mexican-American boy that got a letter one day. Six weeks later he was in North Africa. He’d been to San Antonio twice on a cart. He walked all the way from Anzio to Munich and his outfit liberated Dachau. He was a Silver Star recipient, wounded twice in action, and he and his two brothers came home.
We owe our Veteran’s, as we celebrated Pearl Harbor, EVERYTHING.
My staff. I’ve had several and as Representative Outman stated, they seem to get robbed! But you know what? They’re in limbo just like us. They have to look after themselves. Currently, Robin Naeyaert, Kris Wright, Joe Underwood, Casey Kreiner, Janelle Brzezinski, Greg Cairns, Maria Ostrander, and Brittany Fausey. I thank you all.
My first hire was Maria and what I told her that day – if there’s one thing we’re going to do in this office, it’s answer our constituent concerns. Legislatively is secondary. I’ve had very many successes legislatively, and I will tell you most of those have come from constituent concerns. We have accomplished – all my staff – I appreciate their efforts in making me look good, but really answering those who put me here for three terms. And I appreciate the citizens of the 103rd District for sending me here.
You know, my first experience at the Capitol was a long time ago. I was in the 5th grade – it was 1961. I went to school in a little town I was raised in – 15 miles from here – Freeport. Our teacher (there was 15 of us in our class) loaded up two or three cars and brought us to Lansing. I never forgot that experience, but you know what? I never dreamt that I’d be back here in this capacity.
And every morning that I’m here Representative Potvin and I, we live together, and I want to thank Phil for that. We’ve known each other for more than 30 years. We drive down Michigan Avenue looking at the Capitol and I’m still in awe.
The Sergeants. I know them all by name. I consider them my friends. They have honored me and we have done several functions together. How important they are to us all – and I appreciate their hard work. Chief Dickson and all the others are my friends.
Alice, in the back room. She’s a great lady. A lot of knowledge there, and we all should take advantage of that and get to know her.
If I have a regret here at all, I’m very serious about that and I tend to be that way, but my regret is that I didn’t get to know you all better. Because at the end of the day, viva la familia! The family forever – and we are a family.
We’ve had many losses here. My Mom. When I was elected President of the Michigan Association of Home Builders in 2004, during that ceremony, the past president said to my Mom, ‘Mrs. Rendon what do you think your son is going to be in life?’ She said, ‘He’s going to be a politician.’ My Dad. A man of few words. He said – and this was in regards to the politics, ‘Son, I didn’t want this for you, but I support you.’
I’m not going to forget all the policy folks and I want to talk about Gary Randall and Rich Brown. Gary, I’m sorry I let you down on the Guernsey cow, but I’m glad you got her! That’s kind of an inside thing. Rich – thank you for your service, thank you both.
Thank all the policy people here in what you do. This Chamber functions very well and we couldn’t do it without you.
I do have three of my staff here, in the west gallery. Robin and Kris and Janelle. Thank you.
Something that has served me and helped me through all the decisions that we have to make here in this Chamber. And that is our Wednesday morning prayer and Bible Study, as well as the Legislative Prayer Caucus that we have. I did get to know Julie (Plawecki) a little bit – first through the Legislative Prayer Caucus when she spoke. She served on a Committee with me and I had a couple conversations with her in the elevator. I wish I could have gotten to know her better. I could tell she was a great Mom and a great person.
And then there was Peter. My last conversation with Peter I’ll share with you. I’m not sure the meaning of it – I’m working on that. We were in conversation and Peter said, ‘Bruce, you know, I’m not fond of riding my bike any more after dark. I think I’ll be able to make one more trip down here to Lansing’. But he just wanted to work around it not being dark when he rode his bike anymore.
God bless Julie and Peter. I know that you’re with our Lord.
You know, as I spoke about the journey Daire and I have been on with the transplant, all things happen for a reason. There’s no doubt in my mind.
I’m going to share something with you that, when I was on the Executive Committee of the Home Builders in 1997, actually I cut my teeth in Lansing since the mid 80’s with the state Home Builders and got to learn this process. We had a futurist come in and speak. He spoke about change as a constant. He said something I have not forgotten and I use regularly. He said, in regards to change – there are those that make it happen, there are those that let it happen, and there are those that say what happened. I can tell you this much. Everyone in this room has made it happen, and I thank you for that.
There’s more I could say, but I think I’ve said enough. So may God Bless you all. I consider you all friends. And, thank you!”
Rep. Santana:
“Thank you:
To the people of the 9th district, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve you. It has truly been an honor and a privilege to represent you in this beautiful building. It has been a responsibility that I have worked hard to earn every day.
I want to thank God, because you and I have had some pretty intense arguments over 6 years. For some strange reason you always won the debate. Go Figure.
The clerks, Sergeants and everyone up front who make this place work.
My staff
1. Joe Taylor
2. Renee Edmondson
3. Chris Zavisa
4. Cecilia Fierro
5. Tracey Henry
6. Mario Bueno
To those who helped me to get here and help me during the best and worst of times
Representatives Steve Tobocman,
Rashida Tlaib,
Dave Woodward,
Jimmy Womack,
John Olumba,
Shanelle Jackson,
Leslie Love (BTW…you have paid all of your Harvey Santana taxes),
My seat mate Robert Kosowski,
Hugh Crawford,
Ken Kurtz,
The Geiss family, I can already see the day when Michael and Sofia go on their first date.
David Nathan
Senators Virgil Smith and Bert Johnson for being there for me since day #1
David Knezek
Dennis Muchmore and Richard Baird 2 guys who were always in my corner no matter what!
Reverend Dr. Oscar King
The Operating Engineers Local 324
The lobby corps, in particular Ken Cole who has helped guide me through my moments of absolute brilliance and moments of absolute failure.
Democratic and Republican policy, Coffiann Hawthorne, Craig Ryan, Adam Carlson. Alicia Guevarra and Rachel Richards
Mayor Duggan, Mayor Bing and Governor Snyder
Speaker Bolger, Speaker Cotter and Chairman Pscholka
Mom, Dad and My sister
My children (Sofia, Olivia and Samuel) and my wife Sylvia who is my best friend, motivation and soulmate in every way. I hope that those who don’t know her will take the time to get to know her.
All I have left is some advice for those who are willing to listen about what it takes to survive and excel in this environment.
The first piece of advice is that you must have FAITH.
You must have faith for such a time when you get knocked down and you look up and the only one around you is you. Everyone who said they would be there for you will be nowhere to be found.
I don’t care how long you been doing what it is that you do
How smart you think you are
Where you been
Where you going
How many degrees you have
Or how good you think your stuff is
There are some people in this room whose only purpose in life is to make your life miserable, and they can never be with anyone because they don’t know how to be with themselves.
You will definitely need faith because there will come such a time when you’ve been used, backstabbed, lied to, lied on, talked about, betrayed, deceived, manipulated, sold a bad package of bills, promised something, reassured, disappointed, abandoned and left for dead.
Second, have a lot fun. In case you haven’t noticed I laughed a lot around here. Especially at the haters!
Third, One of the first stories in the bible teaches us that a talking snake climbed out of a tree and whispered a lie into the ear of a woman and that lie changed our history forever. The moral of the story is simple as it relates to this building. Be careful of the talking snakes offering fruit trying to convince you that their way is the right way.
Fourth, if you can’t change the people around you, then change the people around you, because you can’t achieve epic things with basic people in your corner.
Lastly, you must understand that this room is an uneven playing field. It is full of double standards. There are certain rules for certain kinds of people. There are certain opportunities set aside for certain types of people. So when an unforeseen opportunity shows up…be prepared to take advantage of it and don’t ever apologize for putting yourself in a position where you can better serve your district.
So it is truly interesting that I found opportunities to be a leader and demonstrate leadership in the most unlikely of places. Those opportunities were given to me by two Conservative Republican Speakers of the House. Speaker Bolger who looked past some of my not so good moments and saw talent in me and was willing to watch my back when an attempt was made to have me removed from the Detroit bankruptcy committee. But Jase Bolger is a man’s man…his words were clear ‘Harvey has earned that spot.’ Thank you Jase.
The second opportunity was given to me by Speaker Kevin Cotter…who called me up while I was in Miami at the house of Gianni Versace at a conference with other Hispanic legislators from around the country.
When I received the Speaker’s call I was shocked. I thanked him for the opportunity. And I also told him that he had just made history because in the history of Hispanics serving in this legislature the highest position that any of us have ever achieved was chairman of the transportation committee. Minority Vice-Chair of Appropriations I believe carries more weight, especially if you know what you are doing.
When I told the Hispanic legislators at the conference what had just occurred they all looked at me both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservative…they raised their glasses and toasted to my future success. Some even cried, hugs and kisses, high five and bear hugs. It was truly one of the most beautiful moments of my political life. Because the first Puerto Rican elected into the Michigan House of Representatives broke through a bullet proof glass ceiling.
A Senator from Florida raised his glass and offered another toast with some advice and counsel. He said
’Congratulations. We are all very proud of you. We have seen you evolve into a great legislator, you understand what it means to work across the aisle to get things done. But prepare yourself for what is about to happen. You’re going to be crucified. Your colleagues are going to be mad. Your colleagues are going to be jealous, your colleagues are all going to attack you. And their anger will likely come from an inner hatred not for you but for people like you, because they simply don’t want to see someone like you rise to the top without their permission. And the most spiteful and vindictive people will likely come from Detroit. Others will show you how timid they are because they won’t have the nerve to stand up for you. But they will all come back eventually when they need something.’
No truer words have ever been spoken.
Reflections
As I reflect on what I have been able to accomplish as a State Representative, I can tell you this with all certainty. In the last 6 years, the 9th District has gotten the best that I can give. I don’t know if there was anything else that I could have done. In the past 6 years I’ve passed more legislation than any other Democrat serving with me. I’ve been able to direct investment back into my district evidenced by:
1. Brennan pools at Rouge Park,
2. a running track at Cody high school,
3. the reconstruction of a $3 million dollar bridge on Southfield freeway
4. closing the deal on a $5 million dollar clinic at Joy Road and Southfield,
5. a baseball field at Dossin school for children who are literally playing in a field of dreams
6. and, I helped my colleagues secure funding for important projects and programs in their districts
As a Democrat I’ve been tapped to help my Republican colleagues to better understand public policy discussions such as the Detroit Bankruptcy, Detroit Public Schools and the like.
I literally got off a plane to vote against the Right to Work legislation, voted against, PA 4, PA 436, eliminating the cap on charters, a $1.5 billion dollar cut to education, I worked hard to prevent the repeal of Michigan’s Item Pricing law which by the way I’m still aggravated by because you go into a store half the time the scanners are broken and the other half you have no clue how much anything is. And by the way my grocery bill hasn’t gotten cheaper either.
I led the effort to pass a Workman’s Compensation bill package that helped workers in Genesee County who found themselves without health insurance because of a technical glitch in the system.
I led the effort to update our Domestic Violence laws and when it came to violence, well…I’m the only guy in this room that has literally been beat up just because I wanted to pass much needed Mixed Martial Arts legislation for amateur fighters.
Corrections Reform: I’m proud that after 5 years of sweat and tears my work paid off and we extended the age for the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, and we passed bi-partisan legislation with Employer Certification for returning citizens.
I did all these things as a Democrat in 6 years while being in the minority party, and I never used the excuse that some find so convenient when faced with an obstacle. We don’t have enough votes, the Republicans don’t want to work with us, they are a bunch of racists on and on and on. Never an excuse only a pathway to success called bipartisanship.
I believe I helped to change the dialogue and narrative about the city of Detroit. I hosted several bus-tours, town halls and one on one visits to my district and the city of Detroit.
And for those who felt offended by me or my style then I want to say from the bottom of my heart and from the deepest part of my soul that I apologize—————-to absolutely no one.
You see…what people never saw or knew about me was the amount of work I did in the community amongst a population of citizens that doesn’t even vote. It takes a certain type of politician to walk into a prison yard and immediately have the respect of the prisoner population as I try to pull together a gang truce.
It takes a certain type of politician to be a winning soccer coach at the Rosedale Park Soccer league with an impressive record of 38 wins and 4 losses.
It takes a certain type of politician to take 20 kids from Cody high school to the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice to see grown men be sentenced to multiple years in prison, then to the Wayne County Mourge to see and smell what death looks like, and later that day to a prison in Jackson to shown them where their lives were headed if they didn’t readjust their behavior.
Today. Those 20 young men are sitting in college classrooms around the United States and working as productive members of society. Not one of them have ever seen the inside of a jail cell.
It takes a certain type of politician to sit in a drug house with a gang of young men looking to ride on their enemies, to pull guns out of their hands, change their point of view and breathe life into them. And to find out through working with them throughout the years that they couldn’t read the court documents they were sent in the mail. So Representatives Price and Garcia, now you know why I wasn’t going to turn my back on you on that 3rd grade reading bill package like someone else did in that process. Because the needs of my people are far greater than the talking points for a Press Release or being part of a caucus position
Yet. As skilled as I am. As capable as I am. As talented as I believe I am. I was not allowed to sit in a room and discuss public policy with adults.
In closing
My legacy won’t be judged by how many bills I had signed into law, nor by the amount of appropriations I was able to secure. It will be judged when I’m old and grey, I’m laid out in a hospital room, I put way too many miles on my body and everything is broken and there is no way to fix it. As I lay there…in will walk an Arab woman in a hijab she will review my charts and say Mr. Santana I’m your Doctor.
Great! Now give me some Vicodin!
The doctor will say Do you remember me? I will look and say no.
She will say ‘My name is Sura.’ When my family immigrated to this country from Iraq to escape Sadaam Hussein, we moved in next door to you. You and your wife made us feel very welcomed. You made a lot of phone calls to important people and made sure I got into the right schools.
Thank you for taking care of me, now it’s my turn to take care of you.
I will look at her and say ‘Great! You can start with the Vicodin!’
As I’m laying in bed reading through some political magazines. I will read a story of a young man from Detroit who is a member of Congress furiously debating the politics of the day. I will be reminded he was one of those young men from Cody high school.
I will then glaze over to the television, as young man from Detroit walks out of the locker room to the starting blocks of a swimming pool, focused and determined as he prepares to break Michael Phelps swimming record at the International Olympic games, the crowd will be cheering, screaming because history is going to be made and I will smile because the commentator will tell the story of how this young man spent his summers training in a public swimming pool in Rouge park. It was his only outlet that prevented him from becoming another statistic in the pipeline to prison.
That’s when I’ll know that everything I went through, everything that I strived to achieve, everything that I stood for was meant for something. That’s when I will know that my time here was a success.
The Vicodin will kick in…and like Tony Soprano I just fade to black.”
Rep. Somerville:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker!
The past six years have gone by much too quickly and I will forever cherish the limited time I’ve spent with all of you. You see, my experience here in Lansing has probably been quite different from yours. I’m the guy that’s not supposed to be here for one term, let alone three. I’ve just recently discovered where all the bathrooms are at in the Capitol because for the first four years the only path I was aware of was through the back door, down the stairs, and out the door to the parking lot to my car. I quickly learned that anything I say can and will be used against me in a thirty second TV commercial. My friends and family were made aware that you are NOT to tag me at any places, events, or in pictures on Facebook. They only had to see the first commercial…they got the picture! These are some of the realities you have to deal with representing a ‘vulnerable’ seat like mine. However, I wouldn’t change a thing and would do it all over again. The people I’ve had the chance to meet, the new friends that have been forged, the relationships that have been built, the places that I’ve been able to go have made the sacrifices so worth it. I’ve even been able to cross many golf course off of my bucket list!
Our success as representatives would not be possible without the help and support of many people. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my friends and family for encouraging and supporting me through this whole process. I’d like to especially thank my dad for his planning, organizing, and campaigning to help get me across the finish line in the first place. I’d like to thank former State Representatives Paul Opsommer, Bob Genetski, and former State Senator Bruce Patterson for their guidance, mentorship, and helping me to navigate the political process. A sincere thank you to the clerks, Dave Dickson and his staff, human resources, building maintenance, legislative service bureau, and our policy and constituent relations teams. You’ve all contributed to making my job easier and making me look way better than I am and I thank you!
To my seat mates:
• 1st term: Kevin Cotter – I knew you were Speaker material from the very beginning. Job well done!
• 2nd term: Joe Haveman – the Big Easy! Thank you for listening to my pleas for funding a grade separation in my district. Tim Kelly – it took me a little while to realize that you’re not mad all of the time. You’re passionate about your ideas and beliefs. I hope you’ve been invited back to Governor meetings.
• 3rd term: Tom Barrett – service before self. You’ve served your country and district with honor and integrity. You know the issues and are willing to stand up for what you believe in, even when I told you to vote yes or no on certain bills.
I’ve been blessed with great staff. You know you have a good staff when you’re knocking on doors and you constantly hear about all of the issues and problems that were solved without your knowledge. To my Lansing office team, Allison Hartman, Sue Trussell, Griff Drew, Mike Hart and Cody Mott (for filling in while my current staff ran for office), Sonny Koch (Sorry Tony, I needed him more than you did), and Matt Muxlow. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the citizens of the 23rd district.
Finally, thank you to the citizens of the 23rd district for putting your confidence in me to be your voice here at the Capitol. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you. I hope that I’ve lived up to your expectations.
And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. As you know, I’ve been responsible for the M&M jar at my desk for the past three terms. I’ve had countless people ask me how much I spend. So, I’ve compiled the numbers by legislative session and have them ranked according to total consumption.
• 3rd Place: 98th Legislature - Total comsumption of 357 lbs at a cost of $1,185.24
• 2nd Place: 97th Legislature – Total consumption of 426 lbs at a cost of $1,414.32,
• 1st Place: 96th Legislature – Total consumption of 477 lbs at a cost of $1,583.64.
During my tenure over the last 6 years, we have consumed a grand total of 1,260 lbs at a cost of $4183.20. I’m a recovering engineer…soon to be a recovering politician. I was curious, so I decided to go ahead and extrapolate that number over 30 years using the GASB assumption rate of 8% annual return. Running the M&M jar for the past 6 years has potentially cost me $42,094.11! I hope you enjoyed them! Those are the costs. Watching the reaction after pouring M&M’s into an empty glass jar…priceless! Who wants to take over the M&M jar?
We’ve come a long way in 6 years. If you were to ask me in high school, this would have been the last profession I would have thought I would end up in. I ran for office because I was tired of seeing my friends and family leave the state for better opportunities. I decided to stop complaining about it and start doing something about it. I believe Michigan is in a better place. We have balanced budgets ahead of schedule, debt reduction, a better business environment, and lower unemployment. All in all, not bad, not bad at all. And with that I say goodbye, God Bless you, God Bless the great State of Michigan, and forever and always Go Blue!”
Rep. Jacobsen:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker,
I’ve been thinking about this farewell address for a few weeks now, but had no theme to condense my thoughts. Then, last week as Speaker Cotter and I were having a conversation he mentioned three words that seemed to have triggered many memories: ‘A Wild Ride’.
This was not ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’, for those of you who have been to that big Amusement Park in Florida with your kids, where you putter around in a Model T. No, this is more like the ‘Rock N’ Roll Rollercoaster’ where you have Aerosmith music blasting in your ears throughout the ride. Think about it. You wait in a large crowd outside of the doors hoping to get in – and FINALLY you are at the front of the line… A little like reaching the end of a successful Primary & General Election?
So, you strap into the seat. Then, ZOOM – zero to 70 in two seconds. New issues, new problems, 1000’s of new people. I used to think I was good with names until I got here. I asked one of the lobbyists how they kept track of all of our names and, with a grin, he reached over and tapped on my lapel pin. He continued by explaining ‘Haven’t you noticed how we all greet you simply with ‘Morning Rep’ – we don’t know all of your names.’
For some of you it was the first time you had to hire & manage staff, and MANY rules – yes, rules.
I believe it was my first day of Session, and my dear wife Teri had joined me on the House Floor. I asked her to sit at my desk for a photo… then out of nowhere a voice rang out ‘Ma’am, you’ll need to get out of the Representative’s chair’. I started to explain that this was my wife, but before I could get more than a few words out he repeated himself, this time much louder and with more emphasis ‘Ma’am, please get out of the chair’. I hadn’t been in Lansing more than 24 hours and I had already learned Rule 1: No one but a Representative sits in the Representatives seat.
During Session that same day, my nephew’s class was visiting the Capitol, but they were not from my district. They had been sitting in the gallery for some time and I knew they had to leave soon to head back home. I took a look around to find their Representative, who is now long gone, but he was nowhere to be found. So, it seemed only logical that I do my colleague the favor of introducing his guests and my nephew for him. I was sure to mention that they were from ‘Representative Smith’s’ district, not mine. Well… about 15 minutes later, ‘Representative Smith’ showed up and was blowing a gasket that I had the nerve to introduce his guests – who, by the way, were already loading up on the buses at the point. I was on a roll – I had just learned a second rule on my first day, Rule 2: Don’t tread on another elected officials territory.
Shortly after this incident, and still the same day, Floor Leader Stamas said he needed to speak with me in the back room. Now, the Floor Leader was quite an imposing figure to a lowly freshman such as myself and was literally twice the man he is today, so it is safe to say I was a little nervous. He wanted to point out to me that I had used a representative’s name on the floor, rather than the proper form of ‘The Representative from…’. I had just learned Rule 3: Follow the proper etiquette.
By the end of my first day of being a State Representative, I had violated and learned three rules within four hours of Session. I would have to check with Clerk Randall, but this has to be some sort of record?
Some of you may know I did my college internship here with my representative, Mel Larsen, in the late 70’s. At that time, the Capitol was in horrible condition – it had temporary floors that created ‘offices on top of offices’, creaky stairs, and many other signs of disrepair. I was just telling someone the other day that I have no idea how the fire marshal let that happen. Our legislative office was in a row of trailers in the parking lot behind the Capitol. As we look around at this glorious building today, I am so grateful they decided to renovate and improve our Capitol, rather than tear it down. One of my favorite things to do here has been taking student groups and visitors around on tours of this building. Thank you to Clerk Randall and the Capitol Commission.
We have all received guidance from others, especially previous and term-limited Representatives. My advice is that you can’t read everything. Find a topic or two and become the ‘got’ expert for colleagues and build a relationship with those who are knowledgeable in their respective areas of interest. Seek out the colleagues with like minds and attitudes when seeking council on a decision or question.
My seatmates have been wonderful sources of information and advice. Over the years, I’ve sat in this Chamber with Pete MacGregor, Dave Pagel, and now Brett Roberts. Whether we are discussing MSP budgets, fishing stories, education issues, apple production, or how to make a Dairy Queen ice-cream cake, they were all here for me – Thank you.
Remember we all, both sides of the aisle, want the same things for our families and constituents: a quality education, good health, sustainable jobs, and to take care of our veterans and seniors. We just all have different ways to get there. I regret not getting to know more of you during our time together. Those I have gotten to know are all here for the right reasons – selfless public service. I will apologize now for those I may miss and I’m sure I’ll have dozens of more thoughts to add moments after finishing my speech. I have great respect for Charles Smiley, Paul Clemente, Bob Kosowski, Wendell Byrd, David Rutledge, Tom Stallworth, and Lesia Liss… well, maybe not so much for Bob. And, I also would like to give mention to Jeff Farrington, Lisa Lyons, Joe Walsh, the Kowalls, Amanda Price, Kevin Cotter, and Jim Stamas. I would also be mistaken to miss my good friend, Jeff Farrington, who I have many memories with from cooking ribs to golf. You all have made a special impact on this special journey of mine.
In order for a big operation to be successful, it takes many hands. I’d like to first off thank my family – I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.
When first considering running for higher office, my parents, Bruce & Marilyn Jacobsen, and in-laws, Ruth & Bill Patterson (who passed away about 10 years ago) all encouraged me, supported my decision, and offered guidance throughout my journey. During my 30 plus years of service, at the township, county, and state level, my father, uncle, and cousins graciously stepped up and allowed me to take time away from our family business as I followed my passion to serve my community.
My children Lauren, Emily, and Bradford Jr. – They have never known a time when I was not involved with public service. I remember taking a one year-old Lauren door-to-door with me in a stroller during that first campaign for Township Trustee. Trust me, having a little girl in a stroller is a great conversation starter while going door-to-door. I am looking forward to having my first two grandkids very soon with Emily and Lauren both due over the next month or so. My dear wife Teri, what can I say? You’ve spent nearly 37 years of putting up with me, 32 years of supporting my ambitions as I served in various public offices, and doing a wonderful job raising our children and keeping our home running flawlessly - all while managing your successful career of being a speech therapist in Lake Orion Schools. You are so special – I love you.
I’ve also been fortunate to have worked with the many others who make this state run smoothly and successfully. From facility management, to sergeants, to clerks, to policy staff, to the departments, John Perry, my writer Sam Bell, and the rest of our communications staff – thank you for making it possible to accomplish the things we have. I would also like to give a special thanks to Rich Adams. When I was trying to learn how to tie a bowtie, Rich was patient enough to walk me through the process SEVERAL times until I eventually got the hang of it. Thanks to Rich, I’ve been able to teach numerous people this process on my own.
My office staff have been stellar. I entered office with John Bremer, who is now working in Washington D.C., and Mike Compagnoni, who was with me until recently when he became a well-respected lobbyist here in Lansing. Along the way I was joined by Mike Alaimo, who is now leading an association here in Lansing. And of course my current staff, Andrew Reed & Brittany Lewandowski. Teri and I consider all of you to be family of ours and appreciate your hard-work and help over the years.
Last, but not least, many thanks to the voters of the 46th District. It has been such an honor to serve you and our community over these past six years.
In closing, I also want to thank the majority of the members for the gift of supporting my speed limit, school, and gravel roads safety package. I appreciate your support and making it possible for Santa’s sleigh to REALLY fly on the way home tonight!
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”
Speaker Cotter:
“The time has come for me to say farewell, and I am so thankful for the opportunity that I have had over the last six years. I want to start by thanking the people of Isabella and Midland counties for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to represent you and serve our state. We have accomplished so much from where we started as Michigan was in a very desperate place in 2010. I want to thank then Republican Minority Leader Kevin Elsenheimer, Speaker Jase Bolger and so many others that worked so hard to allow me to serve in the majority. I also want to thank them for so many of the major accomplishments we have realized. So many policy goals are not realized in a single term, but rather like a relay race, progress is made and then the baton is passed from one legislature to another.
I want to thank my colleagues for our accomplishments and for the experiences that we have had over the last six years and for believing in me to serve as your Speaker. Winning elections is the easy part when compared to the incredible task of governing. I have no doubt that at some point I have frustrated or maybe even disappointed each one of you. Please know that I did my best and I am so incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. Thank you for continuing to stand with me as we worked together to make this state better. I feel so fortunate to have been able to serve during the period in which I did. I believe that this period will be viewed as a historic chapter in Michigan’s history. A historic comeback and a period of transformational change.
I want to thank House Business Office Director Tim Bowlin; Clerks Randall and Brown; Chief Sergeant Dickson; Mary Ann Cleary of House Fiscal; and all of your teams, as well as all other non-partisan staff. You are all dedicated servants who give so much to serve and protect this House and the people of Michigan.
I have been fortunate to work with so many talented people. I will name just a few, but there are so many more both past and present who deserve recognition. You have all been critical to our efforts. Brock Swartzle, Norm Saari, Lindsay Vogelsberg, Matt Golden, Gideon D’Assandro, Liz Smalley, Josiah Kissling, Hassan Beydoun, Megan Gill, Sean Lawrenson, Meghan Koorndyk, and Gabi Swain. We have celebrated a lot of successes together, but we have also persevered through challenges. Thank you for always standing with me.
There are so many members that I would like to give special thanks to, but where to draw the line is so difficult. I will mention just a few by name and regret not including so many others. I want to give special thanks to Floor Leader Aric Nesbitt; Speaker-elect Tom Leonard; Whip Rob VerHeulen; Chairwoman Andrea LaFontaine; and Chairmen Brad Jacobsen, Al Pscholka and Harvey Santana. You have all helped me in so many ways and I appreciate your friendship.
As if the demands of serving in this chamber are not enough, there is so much more that happens in our personal lives while we serve. Each of you have a story to tell in this regard. As far as personal challenges go, my most challenging term has been this one. I was officially elected to serve as your Speaker in January of 2015. The next month I learned two things that would forever change my life, for better and for worse. Jenn and I learned that we were expecting our first child, and we also learned that my mom, who had just joined me on the floor for opening day had been diagnosed with cancer. In October of 2015 we welcomed our son Joseph into this world. He is the light of our lives and together he and Jenn gave me the greatest title I will ever hold . . . Dad. In March of this year, after a 13 month battle, we said goodbye for now to my mom who was just 60 years old. Even with great loss there is so much to be thankful for. I am thankful that their lives overlapped by five months. As a body we have collectively mourned the sudden deaths of Representatives Plawecki and Pettalia. Many of you also lost other loved ones. Through it all, you returned to do the important work of the people and your strength and dedication are to be commended.
When the term started, I had many goals. In addition to policy goals such as passing a road funding plan and so many others which I am proud to say that we have done, I had goals in other areas as well. One of these goals was to protect the integrity of this great institution. While it may sound easy, sometimes it takes great effort. Unfortunately, in 2015, two members of this body threatened the integrity of the institution. I am proud of the way you responded. We stood together through the very difficult process of expulsion, something that is thankfully so rare in Michigan’s history. You should all be proud of yourselves for your courage to do the right thing and minimize the impact on this institution.
Term after term in Lansing one of the most frequently discussed topics is that of term limits. My own views on this topic have changed several times. While term limits will prevent me from serving in this body again, I am at peace with that. It has been an incredible run, I am proud of our accomplishments, and it IS time for me to go. It is time for me to recalibrate my priorities. To resharpen my refocus on other important titles I am fortunate to hold such as: husband; father; son; brother and uncle to name a few. Today I am joined by my wife, Jennifer, nephew Andrew, Father Bob, sister Kelly and cousin Julie. I want to thank you and so many other members of our family for their unwavering love, support and understanding. Jenn, thank you for the countless sacrifices that you have made that have allowed me to serve. Thank you for being there for me even when you may have voted differently than I did. I love you and I thank you.
Leaving is also made easier because of the confidence I have in the members that will make up the 99th legislature. I have great confidence in the abilities of Speaker-elect Tom Leonard, and I will look forward to observing your many accomplishments from a distance. Thank you and may God bless you all.”
Rep. LaFontaine:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker
While I originally thought giving this speech on the final day of speeches would be a good thing, I came to the conclusion that it’s not. Everyone has already hit on points I wanted to make, Lisa has given all the life lessons, and Ed has used all the good words (some I still need to look up)….and let’s be real, everyone is ready for the farewell speeches to be over…with that being said, I will do my best to hurry this along.
As a freshman, everyone warns us that this time will fly by……and there is merit to that, except on days/nights like tonight when it feels like session will never end.
I’d be remised if I didn’t give thanks to all of those who have played a significant role or made a lasting impression during my time here. While most of my gratitude is implied, some of these individuals have unique stories that accompany my appreciation, and I want to share some of that with you.
Starting with my Mom & Dad…….Back in 2010, I was a 23 year old, full time waitress, part-time district rep for Senator Sanborn, and working on my masters degree on the weekends, I had this crazy idea to try and convince my mom to run for this office.
Selfishly, I was looking for a way to add some campaign experience to my resume. I made the pitch to my parents, left them to mull it over, and after short deliberation, they came up with (what I thought was an insane idea) for me to run instead. But with nothing to lose, and an experience to gain, I decided ‘why not’….. And that’s where it began…… I have them to thank for planting that wild idea, making my farfetched dream a reality, and being my #1 fans.
I also want to acknowledge the original crew: Senator Sanborn, Andy Doerr, Amy Maxwell, Kyle Kaminski and Leta Howard for believing in me, and encouraging me. And to all of my family and friends who knocked on countless doors, and walked in all those parade, especially my younger brother Chuck and his crew…Thank you!
Fast forward a few months, and I was headed to Lansing for Orientation, I can still remember the feeling driving down Michigan Ave, towards the Capitol….seeing it in the distance….literally gave me goosebumps. Granted I had worked in this building before, but this was something new, and I realized right then this was bigger than just me.
Thank you to the entire staff that works day and night to make this place operational and functional on a daily basis, and especially to our sergeants who keep us safe. And Sergeant Dixon, all those years of telling me I need to wash my car is actually starting to resonate…., before I drive to town, I seriously contemplate going to the car wash…..I don’t always go, but at least I think about it.
To my inaugural class, and those that served in the 96th legislature, Thank you! We took some really tough votes. During that time, I realized who my true friends were, and how cruel grown adults can be. I could go on and on referencing the negativity in comments from colleagues and constituents alike, facebook posts, letters to the editor, and unpleasant encounters in the grocery store…..but you get the point….and to those people…I also say thanks!... you provided me with the prime example of what NOT to be like. Your words made me stronger, more determined, and completely convinced that what we were doing here in Lansing was right.
Thank you to Speaker Bolger, you saw something in me that I never thought I’d be prepared or qualified for. You asked me to chair the Natural Resource committee, at first I was skeptical of my ability, but I was up for the challenge. Thank you Speaker Cotter for allowing me to continue chairing a committee whos policies I have developed a strong passion for. To the interest groups who were so patient, and worked deliberately to bring me up to speed on sooo many issues, Thank you. To the Departments for being readily available at all times for tough questions, my committee clerk Joy Brewer and policy staff Steve Daunt and Katie Abraham….you guys are rock stars!
To the other members of the J team, I am grateful for the example you set, and the courage and leadership you exuded on a daily basis.
To my Macomb County colleagues; I found when I introduced myself to people in Lansing and said I was from Macomb, they gave me one of those ‘oh’ expressions. Well, after working with all of you for the past 6 years, I understand why. We are a group of misfits, composed of obnoxious, straight to the point, in your face, unfiltered individuals, and like a family, we tend to disagree and fight with one another, but we always have each other’s back. Our passion for Macomb County is unwavering, and it has truly been a privilege to serve with all of you….. And Pete Lund, even though you drove me absolutely crazy keeping me on task during the even years, I am grateful.
I can’t forget my St. Clair delegation, Paul, Phil and Dan; you’re much less dramatic in comparison and I’ve enjoyed working with you.
In a climate where turnover is often, and our time here is brief, it’s very difficult not to entertain preconceived notions of individuals based off of their previous jobs or political affiliation. Thankfully, I learned quickly that these notions were baseless, and had proved me wrong on two occasions, specifically in regards to two of the people I consider my closest colleagues here in Lansing.
The first; John Kivela. When I found out he would be serving on Natural Resources, I did a google search and saw picture of him with President Obama. I thought to myself, oh boy, Obama and natural resource/environmental policy, and from the UP….he is definitely going to make things interesting. And he did just that, he surprised me with his positions on policy, and willingness to work together to accomplish a common goal. It wasn’t until the Detroit recovery package, (which I personally believe was our greatest legislative accomplishment) that I realized you are more than a colleague you are a friend. You’ve helped me make some tough decisions (especially lately) and you’ve always been there help me navigate the process, I will be forever grateful for your loyalty and support.
The second; Tom Leonard, you have been my seat mate for 4 years now and only a handful of us will know the secret to that arrangement. Obviously, after describing my Macomb colleagues, you can see why I was uncertain of the totally filtered, non-swearing, conservative, upcoming political star. It was over time that I realized your work ethic, integrity, and leadership characteristics were undeniable. And you may be one of the most humble people I know (although you do have your moments). Thank you for subjecting me to being your seatmate for the past 4 years, I’d say your mentor did a great job!
Obviously, I have learned a lot during my time here through various experiences and challenges. I’ve met a lot of great people and made relationships that I know will last a lifetime. To my staff; man have you been great! Any time of day, any day of the week, you are always there. You were my therapists and confidantes, you picked me up and brushed me off after I stumbled countless times. You are the reason for my success. So Eric Ventimiglia, James Biehl, Laura Haynes, and Amy Smith…..THANK YOU.
Holly Hughes and Judson Gilbert, I will always think of you and all those times we spent laughing so hard our stomachs hurt.
Senator Stamas, thank you for hiring Meghann Keit and Jason Griffin. Meghann introduced me to Griff, and Griff introduced me to Sam, the man who’s been promoted to husband, it’s pretty cool having one of those now. Sam, thank you for tolerating and supporting me.
I ran for office because I was watching my friends and family leave this state, and I was considering leaving as well. While I’m proud to say some of them have found their way back home, there is still work to do, and I trust that the 99th legislature will continue that progress.
District 32, Thank you for taking a chance on a 23 year old waitress, it has been a privilege serving you.
In conclusion, if you remember anything from this speech; take away this…..always give credit where credit is due. Know that good policy always begins with a foundation of respect for the process and for one another. Your success is not measured by your level of education or intelligence, but rather integrity and principle. Be bold, and act purposively and FIRE UP CHIPS!”
Rep. Rutledge:
“Mr. Speaker and colleagues, I rise to bid farewell to my legislative family and to a career of public service. Who would have believed that little black boy who grew up at the foot of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee; attended a segregated school system; shined shoes in a barber shop; worked his way through college cleaning bathrooms—would end up being appointed to statewide commissions by three governors; being elected as a township supervisor and a state representative. Who would have believed it? My parents believe it. While they didn’t know the exact path that my life would take, they knew that my steps were ordered. They knew because they constantly prayed for me. I’m talking about actually wearing marks in the carpet beside their bed from being on their knees so much. They loved me, nurtured and protected me, and if I’ve done any good in this world, it’s because of them. They have passed on now, but their picture has been on the wall of my office since I got here. It’s there as a constant reminder that amazing things are possible through prayer.
There’s one other picture on my office wall. It is a portrait of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. During a period of study at Harvard, he was assigned as my mentor. His picture is there as a reminder of the many dinners and late night sessions we spent together. During those times, he would recount cases and battles he fought while risking his life on behalf of those that otherwise had no voice. But most of all it’s there because of the profound influence this man had on the development of my core philosophy of ‘servant leader’. Someone said that the best days of your life are the day you’re born, and the day you find out why. I’m clear that the imperative of my life is service to others. That principle has been the guiding compass on this journey. And, it is why you will never hear me refer to myself as a politician—I am a public servant.
REMEMBRANCES
As I prepare to leave public office and this amazing place, I will take with me something from each of you. I am a better person because our lives touched. My dad has passed away, and when I would do work around the house, I’d wear his boots – I wore them until I wore them out. Every time I’d put them on, I’d remember something special about him; some life lesson he taught me; or a funny joke he’d tell that had a serious meaning.
For the past six years, I’ve been trying to walk in your shoes; trying to understand our differences, or find commonality. Trying to walk in someone else’s shoes is not without some risks. For example, former Rep. Dave Agema and I had some things in common. We were both Air Force officers, and I wanted to know him better. So, one day after session, we walked to his office to view some pictures he wanted to show me. As he took off his coat, a large hand gun fell out of his pocked. We looked at the gun and looked at each other, and he said, ‘Don’t worry, the safety is on.’ That’s when I learned that Reps are permitted to be armed on the House Floor. Thanks to you, Sgt. Dickson and your team for the pride and professionalism with which you keep us safe. I have never felt the need to carry a weapon in this place. You were certainly on point late one session night when separating Reps. Santana and Nathan from what Rep. Santana now describes as him just trying to show Rep. Nathan some tough love.
I haven’t walked in Rep. Potvin’s shoes, but I’ve worn his sport coat – it’s the very one he has on today. It was a perfect fit, and I wore it proudly. You can learn a lot about a man when you wear his coat. Phil, you forgot to check the pockets before you gave it to me. And all this time I thought you were only taking pictures that were PG rated.
SPECIAL THANK YOUS
1. Thank you to the Democratic Central Staff. I’ve never worked with a more talented group of people.
2. I have to thank Rep. Stamas, who is now Senator Stamas. During the time we shared our common duties on the floor here. He was always civil, and nothing but a gentleman. I know everybody knows you are a pizza maker; but what they don’t know is that when I happened to be in Midland, you insisted on making a pizza for me, uncooked, with instructions of what to do when I got back home. I think you’re a fantastic person.
3. To our House Clerks Gary Randall and Rich Brown, I would like to add my gratitude to that of others for the outstanding way in which you carry out your responsibilities. By the way, in my opinion, a number of State Government Departments could take a lesson from the two of you on staff diversity.
4. Thanks, Rep. VerHeulen for your help with a much needed project in my district that was successful only because of your leadership and the assistance of others on your team.
5. Rep. Pscholka, your talents were well matched with your committee chairmanship. Big thank you for your help with a critical capital outlay project for EMU’s campus. Thousands of students will benefit. Often when we talked, I wasn’t sure you were listening, but when you walked by my desk one day singing, ‘I think it’s going to be a green and white day’, I knew good things were about to happen.
6. Rep. Tim Kelly, it’s been a joy and real pleasure to co-chair the bi-partisan Prayer Breakfast Group with you. I had selected Rep. Julie Plawecki as my replacement and she was so excited to say ‘yes’. With Julie’s passing, Rep. Robert Kosowski stepped up. There is no doubt that the two of you will work well together.
7. Leader Tim Greimel: You’ve done an amazing job as our caucus leader. I’m glad that our lives touched, and proud to have served on your team. If you take a look a Rudyard Kipling’s poem, ‘If, you will find a description of you in each line. I especially like the one that says, ‘If’, you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you.
8. Leaders elect Singh and Greig: Both of you will need to draw on all of your leadership skills, negotiation experience and wisdom in the session ahead. I’m wishing you all the best.
9. Seatmate Rep. Talabi: Your passion for serving the underserved is unmatched. It’s important that you don’t lose it.
STAFF THANK YOU
I’ve had a phenomenal staff; Emily Arents, my Office Manager and Legislative Director, and Anne Brown, my District Manager. For a short time, I was fortunate to have Kris Young assist me on the House floor. My District and this state have benefited immeasurably from their unique skill sets, loyalty and passion for public service. We literally fit together like hand and glove. They will leave this venue when I leave, and move on to wonderful opportunities.
I cannot end this without sharing a word about my life partner who I lost last year. She was such a special lady. Some would say that she had to be to put up with a dreamer like me. Many of you encouraged me with your presence at the celebration of her life. Special shout out to Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo who at great sacrifice, cut short a trip to be present and add her melodious voice to the celebration of Gerri’s life. In memory of Gerri, I have made available to each of you a video entitled ‘The Life and Times of David Rutledge’. This has been viewed by the prayer breakfast group, and was put together at the request of my church. Some of you have asked for a copy, and I have been hesitant to share the burden that I carry every day. It is so deeply personal. I many ways, I hope you never have to walk in my shoes. But, you are family, and the video gives some insight into our family and the life Gerri and I had together. I hope it helps someone recognize that failure is not fatal unless you stop trying.
My feelings are summed up in the words from Edward Fitzgerald’s Poem, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam:
The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
Colleagues, during my time here, I’ve tried to write an example of humility and integrity; I tried to write trust in all my relationships; I tried to write ethics in my behavior; and for all people of this state who just want a fair shake from their government, I’ve tried to write HOPE.
May God’s grace and mercy be with each of you until we meet again.”
Rep. Pscholka:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker, I don’t need my remarks printed in the journal, and you will find out why shortly. It takes a lot of people to do this job well.
First, I would like to thank Kevin Cotter for winning the Speaker’s race. Some of you here and not here today or me may have been injured otherwise. I asked my mentor Senator Harry Gast if he had any advice on running for Speaker, ‘Yeah, he said as he took a drag from his cigarette, you would be a really good Approps chair, why would want to put up with the crap of being Speaker?’ As usual, Harry was right.
So thank you Mr. Speaker for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime to Chair the Appropriations Committee. The sign of a great leader is to put the put the right people on the bus, and for the people on the bus to be in the right seats. I’ll always have your back.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to dispel a couple of rumors. First, I STILL have not met Steve Marino. I would like to meet Steve Marino someday....perhaps behind a prominent Lansing nightclub. But not for the activity described in a certain e-mail.
Second, no funds from my leadership account were used to fund Representative Roberts one way trip to Bali. She should have asked. Just kidding.
Want to thank my wife Suzie P. She is not a public person. We attended the Inaugural in 2011. Only the second time I had been in this building in my life. We are on the elevator and in walks Governor Rick Snyder. You know those five or six seconds when no one says anything...well, my wife breaks the ice by saying, in this voice, Well, good luck fixing Michigan.’
No, we are reinventing Michigan.
Suzie P at GOP...he makes me nervous
Suzie P at reelection photo
Suzie P at legislative reception.
So a big thank you to all of our spouses, they didn’t sign up for a lot of this. In my case, death threats, recalls, and having my face on the Rachel Maddow Show. The best part of getting trashed on the Maddow Show? Nobody really sees it.
Again, thank you to the spouses, or in the case of Rep Iden, Rep Bumstead and Senator Richardville....thank you to the many special people in your lives.
Many of us came here in 11 because our kids couldn’t get jobs. The people of Michigan wisely selected an outsider, a business guy as Governor. Someone who wanted to solve problems for people. And here is where the critics of Rick Snyder come up short. He is not just about the numbers. He cares deeply about the people of Michigan. Each number represents a person or family. Or as he calls it ‘Michiganders.’ He’s not a politician, and I say ‘good.’ He’s about solutions to complex issues. I say ‘good.’ A half a million people are back to work, I say ‘good.’ Our kids don’t have $20 billion in debt, I say ‘good.’ No more Michigan Business Tax, I say ‘good.’ No more reps sleeping on the floor, I say ‘real good.’ Thank you Governor Snyder and Lt. Governor Calley for stepping forward, for reinventing Michigan.
It takes a lot of people to do this job well.
Like Siskel and Ebert up in front...Clerks Brown and Randall.
Unlike many of my colleagues, I am disappointed in Chief David Dickson. I had Santana in the second round by TKO over Nathan. I didn’t know Chief Dickson could move so well for a big guy.
I was going to say something nice about Alice Mansfield, and then it comes out that there are special soaps and oils in the women’s room, and none for the men. Alice, that’s profiling...and profiling is wrong.
Doom and Gloom, Mary Ann Cleary and Kyle Jen. They know the GF number in 2030. Thank you to all of the budget bunch, Senator Hildenbrand, Director Roberts and all of their staffs. Josiah and Budget Becky, great job. The Governor asked what I thought about Roberts, I said he talked too fast. Got thrown out of Senator Kahn’s office in 72 seconds...tell quick story.
Thank you to the J Team - Jim Murray and Jim Kirsch. Okay, the real J team too, Jase, Jim, and John. I told Walsh at the beginning of the second term I wanted a Capitol office and a larger staff...he said why, and I explained that was what Olumba was promising for his caucus.
It takes a lot of people to do this job well...ever notice the people who hate lobbyists the most, also like term limits the most? So they don’t like lobbyists, but they love the law that’s the Lobbyist Full Employment and Retention Act.
Speaking of the lobby corps - we all have gotten this voice mail...’Representative, this is Steve Young, Government Consultants.’
(Tell Young story).
Lots of people with the institutional knowledge make up folks on the tiles. Don’t have time to mention them all. But...Bill and Becky, Frank, Brez, Jim, and the underrated Lindley at PAA. The street gang at GCSI, many have nicknames, Hawkeye, Ziggy, Barbie, GO, Chrissy, et al. Adrian, Bret, Smalley. Sarah Hubbard, she always wants your ear, but never wastes your time. LeFevre, we have more than Saginaw in common. If I don’t mention Robert O’Meara he will cry in my office. Thank you Robert, you will do great things in this town...Christine Shearer and Dominic, Chris Mitchell and Dave Finkbiner, top notch. Chris Kraft has forgotten more than many of us will ever know. I would take Melissa Yutzey and Sandi Jones if I got in a fight, they are relentless. The good lobbyists give you both sides of an issue, the bad ones trash you on social media.
I am not going to mention many individual members because of time. But a few highlights
• Wasn’t much of a traveler, but got to go to Isreal, trip of a lifetime, the bible comes to life, along with a new appreciation of our strategic partner.
• Singing at the Ida Christmas Fest with Poleski, Shirkey, and Kurtz. Tell story.
• Having KY drive a 48 foot RV across Michigan. Tell story.
• Sister Lisa Lyons, this place is better because you served. Believe it. Earl Poleski, the conscious of Approps, The Blondetourage led by Aric Nesbitt,
I miss Peter Petallia, I miss him saying at leadership, ‘I got a bill for that.’ I didn’t know Julie Plawecki well, and that’s my fault. But this place can be like middle school at times, we are all in our various cliques.
Here is all you need to know about my Vice Chair, Jon Bumstead. A few weeks ago Karen Petallia sent a group text remembering the time this summer we were all on the island, and this huge moon was lighting up the porch. Within seconds, Bumstead sent me a note saying we needed to get to Presque Isle and visit Karen. And so we did, the day before Halloween. Jon Bumstead has a heart as big as his........Well, he has a big heart.
I’ll miss Tim Skubick calling me kid.
Chad Livengood is real good reporter, old school.
It takes a lot of help to do this job.
Lastly, my Wamily. I didn’t burn through a lot of staff. Lorillea left for fashion, and I thank Wayne Schmidt for bringing us Kirstie Sieloff, who is now with Calley. She will be running one these state departments one day. Christine Simon is as cool as the other side of the pillow, nothing rattles her. She’s landed with Hildy on Approps. Taylor came on board and fit right in, she’s off to the clerk’s office. You got a good one, Gary. And then there is Adam Carlson. I don’t have a son, but if I did, I would want him to be like Adam...well, not really, maybe taller, more athletic, better vertical jump, and not have to have a beard to look more than 15. Adam has been with me since day 1, he is a blue chipper. We may not be done yet.
For all of you, I want to share a note my daughter gave me after my first election in 10. It pertains to all of us.
Well, for the children of MIchigan - You can grow up in a single parent household, where your father never pays a dime of child support, and you have to live in an attic at your Grandparents house for a while. And as your Mom goes back to school to get a job, she gets cancer and survives, and you are more interested in sports in high school and are a bit of a late bloomer, and you can become the first one in your family to go to a great school, Western Michigan University, and be the first in your family to graduate college. And you can overcome lots of stuff, if you listen to your teachers and coaches. And you could end up here, working with some of the greatest people you will ever meet.
God Bless you All, and Row the Boat.”
Rep. Franz:
“Thank you Mr. Speaker.
I had written a several page floor speech that detailed what I saw as our successes and failures – my joys and disappointments (and there were plenty of both) and some profundities. But what’s the point? Those are battles already won and loss – though some just got rained out. Besides, other Reps have done a fine job at that.
Instead I would like to take my time to thank so many people who have made this a most remarkable 6 years of my life. – Not to mention the fastest.
First, and foremost, I would like to thank the people of the 101st district. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you! And a very heartfelt thanks to the slightly more than 50% who supported and voted for me – especially all the really dedicated souls who helped in so many ways – doors, parades, fundraisers. It was you who made this journey possible. And except for maybe one vote, I think I did what I said I would do, and voted how you expected me to.
I would like to thank my Tuesday morning groups – your insight and opinions often brought a different and clarifying view of many bills.
I would like to thank my vice chairs – Rep. Roberts and Dianda. Thank you for your help running a smooth committee.
Next I would like to thank Cheryl, Stephanie and Sondra. Your pleasant welcome and warm smile brightened every day I entered this beautiful chamber – and even after more than 25 hours straight with several more to go after we were done – you were still so nice to me – thanks.
Next I would like to thank John Perry and Jeff Behrendt. You certainly helped with my communication skills. Returning Members, if you’re not using them once a week – you’re missing a great opportunity. Thank too, to Mike Quillinan and Rich Adams for all the pictures – tough subject matter – but you did a great job.
Thank you to all the policy staff – both past and present – you made me smarter than I am. Special thank you to Joelle Demand. You are a huge help in choreographing what goes on here and you made my job in the chair so much easier. Your mom is rightly proud of you. Also – thanks to Alice for taking care of all of us.
Thank you Chief Dickson! And thank you to all your Jedi knights (his term). Don Dunham, Randy Carpenter, David Dahlke, Peter DePrekel, Chris Devlin, Loren DeYoung, John Hersman, Randy Kindy, Fawn McHenry and Jon Priebe.
You all were always so helpful, pleasant, and definitely re-assuring. A couple of those guys actually said they would take one for me – what a humbling compliment! Not sure if they really would – but I’m really glad we didn’t have to find out.
Thank you to David, Dougie, Rich, Eric, Smitty, Ben and even Billy. Your friendship and the fun we had was worth every fine.
A very special thank you to Clerk Randall who has become a dear friend. I can’t begin to express my appreciation for all of your wisdom and encouragement over the last 6 years. I so enjoyed participating in your class and visiting with you to discuss politics, policy, and the history of this great institution.
As a lover of history – and especially political history, I thoroughly enjoyed our talks. And speaking of history – I’m sure many of you don’t know that Clerk Randall is kind of special – historically speaking. You see – as a much younger State Rep, Gary voted on the Resolution that made Michigan the final state to ratify the 27th Amendment to our US Constitution.
What makes this even more unique is that the 27th amendment was drafted by James Madison – yes that James Madison – some 203 years before. It was one of the first 17 amendments proposed – 10 of which became our bill of rights. Clerk Randall – it truly has been an honor to get to know you.
Thank you to the absolutely wonderful people who have working in our office – Brian Modelski, Josh Robertson, James Krone and Danielle Sirianni who is currently with me – you all did a marvelous job with constituents and made me look really good!
And then there is Jennifer Smeltzer! She and David have been good friends of mine for more than 20 years. When this seat came open and I thought I’d run by putting a few signs – and calling it good.
It was Jennifer, with her experience and knowledge who offered to help – and thank God she did. I would not be standing here today – but for Jennifer Smeltzer.
It was her plan and execution that won a primary that I was picked to lose and then she went on to unseat an incumbent who had clobbered me the election before, against pretty stiff opposition that got really ugly – so much so I was glad my parents weren’t around to see the ads against their son.
Jennifer and I continued to win. Once here, she had a hand in nearly every bill I had and once I became chair of Reg Reform – she continued to help develop good policy, by working with dispirit groups to craft language that worked.
Our office – that is Jennifer – was even asked by other Reps to help with liquor issues which of course we could and did because of her relationships. And through it all – for over 6years – Jennifer has always had my back – PRICELESS!! Thanks partner.
I would like to thank Carol, Faye and Tammy – three ladies who worked for me for over 100 years combined – along with most of their children. Why Carol, Faye and Tammy?? They were my first test of each bill – how does it affect their lives?? They are the faces of people – real people – for whom I was working.
I would like to thank my sons – Mark and Jeff and their families. They helped with campaigning, parades and encouragement. They also kept me grounded. When I was ranked 93% conservative – I thought I was doing pretty good. But first thing both of them said was – ‘What happened to you the other 7%?’. Grounded! I love you, boys.
Finally, I would like to thank Speaker Cotter and all the members of my Caucus – and for that matter, all the members of the house. You appointed me to a leadership position and entrusted me with the gavel.
You have no idea what an experience it is to be in the chair. I absolutely loved it. Think about this for a second – there are over 320 million people in this great country – and less than a couple hundred get to do what you allow me to do. I will be eternally grateful to each and every one of you.
Thank you – and Good Bye!”
Rep. Nesbitt:
“The hardworking taxpayers of Van Buren, Allegan, and Kalamazoo Counties humbled me with the great honor of representing them in this House of the People.
The thank yous are too numerous to list: the campaign staff, campaign volunteers, my office staff, central staff, support staff, interns, along with my friends, family, and neighbors who have helped move Michigan forward especially my Mom and Dad. All these people helped sustain leadership needed to make the right decisions—instead of the decisions that were politically expedient.
Our state has come a long way from the days of high unemployment, families fleeing the state, budgets built on smoke and mirrors, and crushing debt.
Our success as members of this legislature over the last six years has helped more businesses to invest and expand, more people to find work, and a better, brighter future for our children and grandchildren.
I came here to solve problems, to expand freedom for individuals, and to revert government control from the state to the individual.
We all took a role in the success. And, on a lot of what we came here to do—with the people’s help: We did it. However, there is more to do. Being competitive and free is not a destination, but a journey that we must continue.
As I leave this body of representatives, I have a new sense of passion for my state to deliver for the people of Michigan. I look forward to living here with my wonderful wife, Trisha. We have a life to live, love, and grow together. And I look forward to the most important role of all—citizen.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve and please continue to fight for the individual over the state. For the taxpayers over the tax-takers. For Main Street over Wall Street. And for the little, ordinary guy over the big, powerful guy. May God bless you all and the great State of Michigan in the months and years ahead.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
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Rep. Cotter moved that Reps. McCready and Hughes be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 72, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan medical marihuana act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427).
Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 679 Yeas—88
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Gay-Dagnogo LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Geiss Lane Rendon
Bizon Glardon Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Canfield Green Liberati Schor
Chatfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chirkun Greimel Lucido Smiley
Clemente Guerra Lyons Somerville
Cochran Hooker Maturen Talabi
Cole Howell McBroom Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Miller, A. Theis
Cox Iden Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Inman Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Jacobsen Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Jenkins Outman Webber
Durhal Johnson Pagel Whiteford
Farrington Kelly Phelps Yanez
Forlini Kesto Poleski Yonker
Franz Kivela Potvin Zemke
Nays—17
Brunner Garrett LaGrand Roberts, S.
Callton Hoadley Moss Robinson
Chang Hovey-Wright Pagan Singh
Driskell Irwin Plawecki, L. Wittenberg
Faris
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 2008 IL 1, entitled “An initiation of Legislation to allow under state law the medical use of marihuana; to provide protections for the medical use of marihuana; to provide for a system of registry identification cards for qualifying patients and primary caregivers; to impose a fee for registry application and renewal; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the administration of this act; to provide for enforcement of this act; to provide for affirmative defenses; and to provide for penalties for violations of this act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427), as amended by 2016 PA 283.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
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Rep. Townsend, under Rule 31, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I did not vote on Roll Call No. 679 because of a possible conflict of interest.”
Senate Bill No. 647, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1168.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 680 Yeas—98
Afendoulis Franz Kesto Price
Banks Garcia Kivela Rendon
Bizon Garrett Kosowski Roberts, B.
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo LaFontaine Robinson
Brunner Geiss LaGrand Runestad
Bumstead Glardon Lane Rutledge
Byrd Glenn Lauwers Santana
Callton Goike LaVoy Schor
Canfield Graves Leonard Sheppard
Chang Green Liberati Singh
Chatfield Greig Love Smiley
Chirkun Greimel Lucido Somerville
Clemente Guerra Lyons Talabi
Cochran Hoadley Maturen Tedder
Cole Hooker Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Hovey-Wright Moss Townsend
Cox Howell Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Howrylak Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Iden Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Inman Outman Webber
Driskell Irwin Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jacobsen Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Jenkins Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Johnson Potvin Zemke
Forlini Kelly
Nays—8
Barrett McBroom Poleski Roberts, S.
Leutheuser Pagel Pscholka Yonker
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 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170a.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16343a and part 182A.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 681 Yeas—87
Afendoulis Garcia LaGrand Roberts, B.
Banks Garrett Lane Roberts, S.
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Robinson
Brinks Geiss Leonard Rutledge
Brunner Glardon Liberati Santana
Byrd Graves Love Schor
Callton Green Lucido Sheppard
Canfield Greig Lyons Singh
Chang Greimel Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Guerra Moss Talabi
Clemente Hoadley Muxlow Tedder
Cochran Hooker Neeley Townsend
Cotter Hovey-Wright Nesbitt Vaupel
Cox Howell Outman VerHeulen
Crawford Inman Pagan Victory
Darany Irwin Pagel Webber
Dianda Jacobsen Phelps Whiteford
Driskell Jenkins Plawecki, L. Wittenberg
Durhal Kesto Poleski Yanez
Faris Kivela Potvin Yonker
Farrington Kosowski Price Zemke
Forlini LaFontaine Pscholka
Nays—19
Barrett Glenn Kelly Rendon
Bumstead Goike Lauwers Runestad
Chatfield Howrylak Leutheuser Somerville
Cole Iden McBroom Theis
Franz Johnson Miller, A.
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18255 to part 182A.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 682 Yeas—89
Afendoulis Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Pscholka
Banks Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Graves LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Green Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Greig Liberati Santana
Callton Greimel Love Schor
Canfield Guerra Lucido Sheppard
Chang Hoadley Lyons Singh
Chirkun Hooker Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hovey-Wright Moss Talabi
Cochran Howell Muxlow Tedder
Cotter Howrylak Neeley Townsend
Cox Iden Nesbitt Vaupel
Crawford Inman Outman VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Pagan Victory
Driskell Jacobsen Pagel Webber
Durhal Jenkins Phelps Whiteford
Faris Kesto Plawecki, L. Wittenberg
Farrington Kivela Poleski Yanez
Forlini Kosowski Potvin Yonker
Garcia LaFontaine Price Zemke
Garrett
Nays—17
Barrett Franz Kelly Rendon
Bumstead Glenn Leutheuser Runestad
Chatfield Goike McBroom Somerville
Cole Johnson Miller, A. Theis
Dianda
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that Senate Bill No. 950 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 950, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” (MCL 325.1001 to 325.1023) by adding section 19a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 683 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Callton Green Liberati Schor
Canfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lucido Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Somerville
Clemente Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the public health; to provide for supervision and control over public water supplies; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of environmental quality; to provide for the submission of plans and specifications for waterworks systems and the issuance of construction permits therefor; to provide for capacity assessments and source water assessments of public water supplies; to provide for the classification of public water supplies and the examination, certification and regulation of persons operating those systems; to provide for continuous, adequate operation of privately owned, public water supplies; to authorize the promulgation of rules to carry out the intent of the act; to create the water supply fund; to provide for the administration of the water supply fund; and to provide penalties,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 541, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 684 Yeas—101
Afendoulis Franz Kivela Pscholka
Banks Garcia Kosowski Rendon
Barrett Garrett LaFontaine Roberts, B.
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Roberts, S.
Brinks Geiss Lane Runestad
Brunner Glardon Lauwers Rutledge
Bumstead Glenn LaVoy Santana
Byrd Goike Leonard Schor
Callton Graves Liberati Sheppard
Canfield Green Love Singh
Chang Greig Lucido Smiley
Chatfield Greimel Lyons Somerville
Chirkun Guerra Maturen Talabi
Clemente Hoadley McBroom Tedder
Cochran Hooker Miller, A. Theis
Cole Hovey-Wright Moss Townsend
Cotter Howell Muxlow Vaupel
Cox Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Crawford Inman Nesbitt Victory
Darany Irwin Outman Webber
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Phelps Yanez
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Farrington Kesto Price Zemke
Forlini
Nays—5
Howrylak Poleski Potvin Robinson
Leutheuser
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“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,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2014 PA 279.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 685 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker Miller, A. Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Moss Tedder
Cole Howell Muxlow Theis
Cotter Howrylak Neeley Townsend
Cox Iden Nesbitt Vaupel
Crawford Inman Outman VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Pagan Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagel Webber
Driskell Jenkins Phelps Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Plawecki, L. Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Poleski Yanez
Farrington Kesto Potvin Yonker
Forlini Kivela Price Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 270, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” (MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding sections 5301b and 5402a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 686 Yeas—64
Afendoulis Franz Kivela Price
Barrett Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Bizon Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Brunner Glenn Leonard Roberts, B.
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Runestad
Callton Graves Lucido Sheppard
Canfield Hooker Lyons Smiley
Chatfield Howell Maturen Somerville
Clemente Howrylak McBroom Tedder
Cole Iden Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Inman Muxlow Vaupel
Cox Jacobsen Nesbitt VerHeulen
Crawford Jenkins Outman Victory
Dianda Johnson Pagel Webber
Farrington Kelly Poleski Whiteford
Forlini Kesto Potvin Yonker
Nays—42
Banks Gay-Dagnogo Lane Robinson
Brinks Geiss LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Green Liberati Santana
Chang Greig Love Schor
Chirkun Greimel Moss Singh
Cochran Guerra Neeley Talabi
Darany Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Driskell Hovey-Wright Phelps Wittenberg
Durhal Irwin Plawecki, L. Yanez
Faris Kosowski Roberts, S. Zemke
Garrett LaGrand
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify aspects of the law relating to wills and intestacy, relating to the administration and distribution of estates of certain individuals, relating to trusts, and relating to the affairs of certain individuals under legal incapacity; to provide for the powers and procedures of the court that has jurisdiction over these matters; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers, contracts, and deposits that relate to death; to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 316, 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 687 Yeas—56
Afendoulis Glardon Lauwers Pscholka
Barrett Glenn Leonard Rendon
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Callton Graves Lucido Runestad
Canfield Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Chatfield Howell Maturen Somerville
Cole Iden Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Inman Muxlow Theis
Cox Jacobsen Nesbitt Vaupel
Crawford Jenkins Outman VerHeulen
Farrington Johnson Pagel Victory
Forlini Kelly Poleski Webber
Franz Kesto Potvin Whiteford
Garcia LaFontaine Price Yonker
Nays—50
Banks Faris Kosowski Roberts, S.
Bizon Garrett LaGrand Robinson
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rutledge
Brunner Geiss LaVoy Santana
Byrd Green Liberati Schor
Chang Greig Love Singh
Chirkun Greimel McBroom Smiley
Clemente Guerra Moss Talabi
Cochran Hoadley Neeley Townsend
Darany Hovey-Wright Pagan Wittenberg
Dianda Howrylak Phelps Yanez
Driskell Irwin Plawecki, L. Zemke
Durhal Kivela
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to require certain meetings of certain public bodies to be open to the public; to require notice and the keeping of minutes of meetings; to provide for enforcement; to provide for invalidation of governmental decisions under certain circumstances; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 564, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2690 (MCL 333.2690).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 688 Yeas—69
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Barrett Glardon LaGrand Pscholka
Bizon Glenn Lauwers Rendon
Brinks Goike LaVoy Roberts, B.
Brunner Graves Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Greimel Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Hooker Lucido Santana
Canfield Howell Lyons Sheppard
Chatfield Howrylak Maturen Somerville
Clemente Iden McBroom Tedder
Cole Inman Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel
Cox Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen
Crawford Johnson Outman Victory
Darany Kelly Pagel Webber
Farrington Kesto Poleski Whiteford
Forlini Kosowski Potvin Yonker
Franz
Nays—37
Banks Gay-Dagnogo Lane Robinson
Byrd Geiss Liberati Schor
Chang Green Love Singh
Chirkun Greig Moss Smiley
Cochran Guerra Neeley Talabi
Dianda Hoadley Pagan Townsend
Driskell Hovey-Wright Phelps Wittenberg
Durhal Irwin Plawecki, L. Yanez
Faris Kivela Roberts, S. Zemke
Garrett
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2012 PA 539.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 689 Yeas—68
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Barrett Glardon Lauwers Pscholka
Bizon Glenn LaVoy Rendon
Brunner Goike Leonard Roberts, B.
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Runestad
Callton Greimel Lucido Rutledge
Canfield Hooker Lyons Santana
Chatfield Howell Maturen Sheppard
Chirkun Howrylak McBroom Somerville
Cole Iden McCready Tedder
Cotter Inman Miller, A. Theis
Cox Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Johnson Outman Victory
Farrington Kelly Pagel Webber
Forlini Kesto Poleski Whiteford
Franz Kosowski Potvin Yonker
Nays—39
Banks Garrett LaGrand Robinson
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lane Schor
Byrd Geiss Liberati Singh
Chang Green Love Smiley
Clemente Greig Moss Talabi
Cochran Guerra Neeley Townsend
Dianda Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg
Driskell Hovey-Wright Phelps Yanez
Durhal Irwin Plawecki, L. Zemke
Faris Kivela Roberts, S.
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 805, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as added by 2014 PA 311.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 690 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 506, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as amended by 2012 PA 254.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Agriculture,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 506, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as amended by 2012 PA 254.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 691 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to regulate and provide standards for weights and measures, and the packaging and advertising of certain commodities; to provide for a state director and other officials and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide a fee system for certain inspections and tests; to provide penalties for fraud and deception in the use of false weights and measures and other violations; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1051, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21102 and 21104 (MCL 324.21102 and 324.21104).
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.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1051, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21102 and 21104 (MCL 324.21102 and 324.21104).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 692 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1052, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 290.646), as amended by 2006 PA 271.
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.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1052, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 290.646), as amended by 2006 PA 271.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 693 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide purity and quality standards for motor fuels; to regulate the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering motor fuels for sale; to provide for an inspection and testing program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to prescribe certain powers of the governor; to provide for the licensing of certain persons engaged in the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering of motor fuels for sale; to regulate stage I vapor-recovery systems at certain facilities; to provide for fees; to make appropriations; and to provide remedies and prescribe fines and penalties,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1053, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21506a and 21508 (MCL 324.21506a and 324.21508), as amended by 2014 PA 416.
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.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1053, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21506a and 21508 (MCL 324.21506a and 324.21508), as amended by 2014 PA 416.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 694 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Garcia LaGrand Pscholka
Banks Garrett Lane Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lauwers Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon Leonard Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leutheuser Runestad
Bumstead Goike Liberati Rutledge
Byrd Graves Love Santana
Callton Green Lucido Schor
Canfield Greig Lyons Sheppard
Chang Guerra Maturen Singh
Chatfield Hoadley McBroom Smiley
Chirkun Hooker McCready Somerville
Clemente Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Talabi
Cochran Howell Moss Tedder
Cole Howrylak Muxlow Theis
Cotter Iden Neeley Townsend
Cox Inman Nesbitt Vaupel
Crawford Irwin Outman VerHeulen
Darany Jacobsen Pagan Victory
Dianda Jenkins Pagel Webber
Driskell Johnson Phelps Whiteford
Durhal Kelly Plawecki, L. Wittenberg
Faris Kivela Poleski Yanez
Farrington Kosowski Potvin Yonker
Forlini LaFontaine Price Zemke
Franz
Nays—2
Greimel Kesto
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1179, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 5d (MCL 29.5d), as amended by 2006 PA 189.
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.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1179, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 5d (MCL 29.5d), as amended by 2006 PA 189.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 695 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the prevention of fires and the protection of persons and property from exposure to the dangers of fire or explosion; to authorize the investigation of fires and the discovery of crime or other offenses in relation thereto; to require the razing, repair, or alteration of buildings, and the clearing and improvement of premises which constitute a fire hazard or a menace to the peace, security, or safety of persons or property; to control the construction, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises in relation to safety, including fire safety; to provide for the certification of fire inspectors and the delegation of certain powers to those certified fire inspectors; to provide for the regulation of the storage and transportation of hazardous material; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to prohibit the use of certain fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing agents; to provide immunity from liability for certain persons; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for the assessment of fees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
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The Speaker resumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2014 PA 50.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce and Trade,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Franz moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-4) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Graves moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Graves moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 18, line 1, by striking out “MERCHANT” and inserting “DISTRIBUTOR”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2014 PA 50.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 696 Yeas—93
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Poleski
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Brinks Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brunner Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Bumstead Glenn LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leonard Santana
Callton Green Leutheuser Schor
Canfield Greig Liberati Sheppard
Chang Greimel Love Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lucido Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Lyons Tedder
Clemente Hovey-Wright Maturen Theis
Cochran Howell McCready Townsend
Cotter Iden Miller, A. Vaupel
Cox Inman Moss VerHeulen
Crawford Irwin Muxlow Victory
Darany Jacobsen Neeley Webber
Dianda Jenkins Nesbitt Whiteford
Driskell Johnson Outman Wittenberg
Durhal Kelly Pagan Yanez
Faris Kesto Phelps Yonker
Farrington Kivela Plawecki, L. Zemke
Forlini
Nays—14
Barrett Hooker Potvin Runestad
Cole Howrylak Price Somerville
Franz McBroom Robinson Talabi
Goike Pagel
In The Chair: Cotter
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
Senate Bill No. 806, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 5 and 1178 (MCL 380.5 and 380.1178), section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1178 as amended by 2013 PA 187, and by adding section 1179b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 697 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Pscholka
Banks Garrett LaGrand Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Roberts, B.
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski Price
Nays—0
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 924, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15f), as added by 2002 PA 206.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 698 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Iden Muxlow Townsend
Cox Inman Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Irwin Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Jacobsen Outman Victory
Dianda Jenkins Pagan Webber
Driskell Johnson Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Kelly Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kesto Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kivela Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kosowski Potvin Zemke
Franz
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 1187, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40103, 40110, 40113a, and 48703a (MCL 324.40103, 324.40110, 324.40113a, and 324.48703a), sections 40103, 40110, and 40113a as amended by 2014 PA 281 and section 48703a as amended by 2015 PA 12.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Dianda moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 2, by inserting:
“SEC. 43528C. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL TRAP 1/2 OF THE WOLVES LOCATED IN THE UPPER PENINSULA OF THIS STATE AND RELOCATE THOSE WOLVES TO THE LOWER PENINSULA OF THIS STATE.”.
The motion was seconded and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Dianda moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 5, by inserting:
“Sec. 40107. (1) The department shall manage animals in this state. In managing animals, the department may issue orders to do all of the following:
(a) Make recommendations to the legislature regarding animals that should be added or deleted from the category of game.
(b) Determine the kinds of animals that may be taken.
(c) Determine the animals or kinds of animals that are protected.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in section 40110, establish open seasons for taking or possessing game.
(e) Establish lawful methods of taking game. IF THE DEPARTMENT ISSUES ORDERS REGARDING THE TAKING OF WOLVES, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ALLOW TRAPPING AS A LAWFUL METHOD OF TAKING WOLVES.
(f) Establish lawful methods of taking game for persons who have certain disabilities.
(g) Establish bag limits.
(h) Establish geographic areas within the state where certain regulations may apply to the taking of animals.
(i) Determine conditions under which permits may be issued by the department.
(j) Establish fees for the issuing of permits by the department.
(k) Regulate the hours during which animals may be taken.
(l) Require that a person involved in a chase of an animal have in his or her possession a valid license that would authorize the taking of the animal being chased.
(m) Establish conditions under which animals taken or possessed outside of this state may be imported into this state.
(n) Regulate the buying and selling of animals and parts of animals.
(o) Establish methods of taking animals that are primarily taken because of the value of their pelts, which methods supplement the lawful methods of taking such animals that exist on October 1, 1988.
(2) In exercising a power under this section, the department shall comply with the following procedures in a manner that assures adequate public notice, opportunity for public comment, and due regard for traditional methods and practices that were lawful prior to BEFORE October 1, 1988:
(a) An order shall be prepared by the department after comments from department field personnel and interested persons have been solicited and considered.
(b) The order shall be on the department agenda for at least 1 month prior to BEFORE its consideration.
(c) The department shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the order.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, the department prior to issuance of BEFORE ISSUING an order shall provide a copy of each order to each member of the senate and the house of representatives standing committees that consider legislation pertaining to conservation, environment, recreation, tourism, and natural resources. The members of the standing committees have 30 days to review and submit comments to the department regarding an order. This subdivision shall DOES not apply to an order that does not alter the substance of a lawful provision that exists in the form of a statute, rule, regulation, or order at the time the order is prepared.
(e) The department shall approve, reject, or modify the order.
(3) The department may revise an order issued pursuant to UNDER this section, and any revision of such an order shall comply with the procedure set forth in subsection (2).
(4) Not later than January 1, 1990, the commission shall issue orders pursuant to UNDER subsection (1) and file orders with the secretary of state that the commission considers sufficient to take the place of former 1929 PA 286. The orders filed with the secretary of state pursuant to UNDER this subsection shall indicate that the orders become effective upon filing with the secretary of state. Following the effective date of this part, the department shall undertake all of the powers given to the commission in former 1988 PA 256.”.
The motion was seconded and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 699 Yeas—69
Afendoulis Glardon Lauwers Price
Barrett Glenn LaVoy Pscholka
Brunner Goike Leonard Rendon
Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Callton Hooker Liberati Runestad
Canfield Howell Lucido Santana
Chatfield Hughes Lyons Sheppard
Chirkun Iden Maturen Smiley
Clemente Inman McBroom Somerville
Cole Jacobsen Miller, A. Tedder
Cotter Jenkins Muxlow Theis
Cox Johnson Nesbitt Vaupel
Crawford Kelly Outman VerHeulen
Dianda Kesto Pagel Victory
Farrington Kivela Phelps Webber
Forlini LaFontaine Poleski Whiteford
Franz LaGrand Potvin Yonker
Garcia
Nays—39
Banks Garrett Irwin Robinson
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Rutledge
Brinks Geiss Lane Schor
Byrd Green Love Singh
Chang Greig McCready Talabi
Cochran Greimel Moss Townsend
Darany Guerra Neeley Wittenberg
Driskell Hoadley Pagan Yanez
Durhal Hovey-Wright Plawecki, L. Zemke
Faris Howrylak Roberts, S.
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 908, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 8a, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2653, 125.2654, 125.2657, 125.2658, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2664, 125.2665, 125.2665a, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 67, section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 145, sections 4, 8, 13, 15, and 16 as amended and section 8a as added by 2012 PA 502, section 7 as amended by 2002 PA 413, and section 15a as amended by 2014 PA 20, and by adding sections 13a and 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources (for amendments, see House Journal No. 75, p. 2155),
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. LaFontaine moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 57, line 19, after “211.906,” by inserting “INCLUDING 50% OF THAT PORTION OF SPECIFIC TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO, BUT NOT LEVIED UNDER, THE STATE EDUCATION TAX ACT, 1993 PA 331, MCL 211.901 TO 211.906,”.
2. Amend page 58, line 10, after the first “THE” by striking out “3 MILLS THAT ARE” and inserting “AMOUNT”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hoadley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 55, line 25, after “USE” by striking out the balance of the line through “PURPOSES” on line 26 and inserting “TAX INCREMENT REVENUES”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 908, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 8a, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2653, 125.2654, 125.2657, 125.2658, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2664, 125.2665, 125.2665a, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 67, section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 145, sections 4, 8, 13, 15, and 16 as amended and section 8a as added by 2012 PA 502, section 7 as amended by 2002 PA 413, and section 15a as amended by 2014 PA 20, and by adding sections 13a and 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 700 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans; to create brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization, redevelopment, and reuse of certain property, including, but not limited to, tax reverted, blighted, or functionally obsolete property; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,”
The House agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4686, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2a (MCL 691.1402a), as amended by 2012 PA 50.
The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Reps. Durhal, Garrett and Byrd moved that their names be removed as co‑sponsors of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 909 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 909, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19511, 19512, and 19513 (MCL 324.19511, 324.19512, and 324.19513), as added by 1995 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. 701 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 910 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 910, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19601, 19607, 19608, and 19608a (MCL 324.19601, 324.19607, 324.19608, and 324.19608a), sections 19601 and 19607 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 19608 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and section 19608a as added by 2003 PA 253, and by adding section 19608b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 702 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 911 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 911, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19508, 19509, and 19510 (MCL 324.19508, 324.19509, and 324.19510), as added by 1995 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. 703 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 912 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 912, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 (MCL 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19611, and 324.19612), sections 19609, 19610, and 19611 as added by 1998 PA 288 and section 19612 as amended by 2014 PA 115, and by adding section 19610a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 704 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 913 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 913, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20108b (MCL 324.20108b), as amended by 2010 PA 233.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 705 Yeas—106
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn Leonard Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Byrd Graves Liberati Santana
Callton Green Love Schor
Canfield Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lyons Singh
Chatfield Guerra Maturen Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley McBroom Somerville
Clemente Hooker McCready Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Miller, A. Tedder
Cole Howell Moss Theis
Cotter Hughes Muxlow Townsend
Cox Iden Neeley Vaupel
Crawford Inman Nesbitt VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Outman Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Phelps Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Plawecki, L. Yanez
Farrington Kesto Poleski Yonker
Forlini Kivela Potvin Zemke
Franz Kosowski
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending section 2a (MCL 36.2a), as amended by 2016 PA 213.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Pscholka moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 15, 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. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 10.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Pscholka moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 6, 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. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 10.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Pscholka moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Pscholka moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan veterans’ facility authority; to develop and operate certain veterans’ facilities; to create funds and accounts; to authorize the issuing of bonds and notes; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and certain state departments and other state officials and employees; and to make appropriations and prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McBroom moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out all of subsection (3) and inserting:
“(3) In determining the operation and staffing of a veterans’ facility, the authority shall do both of the following:
(a) Consider nationally recognized models and guidelines for the delivery of health care in veterans’ facilities.
(b) Follow rules and regulations of the civil service commission.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia 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. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 25 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 25, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 9 (MCL 247.909), as amended by 1993 PA 149.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 706 Yeas—104
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Potvin
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Price
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Pscholka
Brinks Geiss Lane Rendon
Brunner Glardon Lauwers Roberts, B.
Bumstead Glenn LaVoy Roberts, S.
Byrd Goike Leonard Runestad
Callton Graves Leutheuser Rutledge
Canfield Green Liberati Santana
Chang Greig Love Schor
Chatfield Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Chirkun Guerra Lyons Singh
Clemente Hoadley Maturen Smiley
Cochran Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cole Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cotter Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cox Hughes Moss Townsend
Crawford Iden Muxlow Vaupel
Darany Inman Neeley VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Nesbitt Victory
Driskell Jacobsen Outman Webber
Durhal Jenkins Pagan Whiteford
Faris Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Farrington Kelly Phelps Yanez
Forlini Kesto Plawecki, L. Yonker
Franz Kivela Poleski Zemke
Nays—4
Barrett Howrylak Robinson Somerville
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 1049 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1049, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending sections 1, 3, 11, 12, 12a, and 13 (MCL 247.901, 247.903, 247.911, 247.912, 247.912a, and 247.913), section 1 as amended by 2010 PA 238, sections 3 and 12 as amended and section 12a as added by 1993 PA 149, and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 273.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 707 Yeas—103
Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Price
Banks Garrett LaGrand Pscholka
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Lane Rendon
Brinks Geiss Lauwers Roberts, B.
Brunner Glardon LaVoy Roberts, S.
Bumstead Glenn Leonard Runestad
Byrd Goike Leutheuser Rutledge
Callton Graves Liberati Santana
Canfield Green Love Schor
Chang Greig Lucido Sheppard
Chatfield Greimel Lyons Singh
Chirkun Guerra Maturen Smiley
Clemente Hoadley McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Hughes Moss Townsend
Cox Iden Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Inman Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Irwin Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Jacobsen Outman Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kesto Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kivela Poleski Zemke
Franz Kosowski Potvin
Nays—5
Barrett Howrylak Robinson Somerville
Hooker
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 1097 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1097, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending section 2a (MCL 36.2a), as amended by 2016 PA 213.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 708 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Callton Green Liberati Schor
Canfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lucido Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Somerville
Clemente Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Howrylak Moss Townsend
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 1098 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1098, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 10.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 709 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Callton Green Liberati Schor
Canfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lucido Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Somerville
Clemente Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Howrylak Moss Townsend
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 1099 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1099, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 10.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 710 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Callton Green Liberati Schor
Canfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lucido Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Somerville
Clemente Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Howrylak Moss Townsend
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Garcia moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 10a.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 1100 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 1100, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan veterans’ facility authority; to develop and operate certain veterans’ facilities; to create funds and accounts; to authorize the issuing of bonds and notes; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and certain state departments and other state officials and employees; and to make appropriations and prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 711 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Garcia Kosowski Price
Banks Garrett LaFontaine Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Rendon
Bizon Geiss Lane Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lauwers Roberts, S.
Brunner Glenn LaVoy Runestad
Bumstead Goike Leonard Rutledge
Byrd Graves Leutheuser Santana
Callton Green Liberati Schor
Canfield Greig Love Sheppard
Chang Greimel Lucido Singh
Chatfield Guerra Lyons Smiley
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Somerville
Clemente Hooker McBroom Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Howrylak Moss Townsend
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Franz Kivela Potvin
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that Senate Bill No. 973 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 973, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2013 PA 101.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 712 Yeas—104
Afendoulis Franz Kivela Potvin
Banks Garcia Kosowski Pscholka
Barrett Garrett LaFontaine Rendon
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Roberts, B.
Brinks Geiss Lane Roberts, S.
Brunner Glardon Lauwers Runestad
Bumstead Glenn LaVoy Rutledge
Byrd Goike Leonard Santana
Callton Graves Leutheuser Schor
Canfield Green Liberati Sheppard
Chang Greig Love Singh
Chatfield Greimel Lucido Smiley
Chirkun Guerra Lyons Somerville
Clemente Hoadley Maturen Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Tedder
Cole Howell Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Howrylak Moss Townsend
Cox Hughes Muxlow Vaupel
Crawford Iden Neeley VerHeulen
Darany Inman Nesbitt Victory
Dianda Irwin Outman Webber
Driskell Jacobsen Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kelly Plawecki, L. Yonker
Forlini Kesto Poleski Zemke
Nays—4
Hooker McBroom Price Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 619, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled “The tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1801 and 125.1803), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 38 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 14.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 619, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled “The tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1801 and 125.1803), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 38 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 14.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 713 Yeas—70
Afendoulis Gay-Dagnogo Lane Price
Banks Geiss Lauwers Pscholka
Barrett Glenn Leonard Rendon
Byrd Goike Liberati Roberts, B.
Callton Graves Love Runestad
Canfield Green Lucido Santana
Chatfield Greimel Lyons Sheppard
Chirkun Hooker Maturen Somerville
Clemente Howell McBroom Talabi
Cotter Howrylak McCready Theis
Cox Hughes Neeley VerHeulen
Dianda Iden Nesbitt Victory
Durhal Inman Outman Webber
Faris Irwin Pagel Wittenberg
Farrington Jenkins Phelps Yanez
Forlini Johnson Plawecki, L. Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Potvin Zemke
Garrett LaGrand
Nays—38
Bizon Garcia Kosowski Robinson
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Rutledge
Brunner Greig Leutheuser Schor
Bumstead Guerra Miller, A. Singh
Chang Hoadley Moss Smiley
Cochran Hovey-Wright Muxlow Tedder
Cole Jacobsen Pagan Townsend
Crawford Kelly Poleski Vaupel
Darany Kesto Roberts, S. Whiteford
Driskell Kivela
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to prevent urban deterioration and encourage economic development and activity and to encourage neighborhood revitalization and historic preservation; to provide for the establishment of tax increment finance authorities and to prescribe their powers and duties; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to provide for the creation and implementation of development plans; to provide for the creation of a board to govern an authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to permit the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aaron Miller, 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:
Instead of this smaller, minimized TIF reform, I would rather see broader TIF reform in the Michigan Legislature. Particularly, and in an unrelated policy matter, I am roundly disappointed at a lack of action on property tax valuation appeals. For those reasons, I duly register a negative vote.”
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 620, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1651 and 125.1653), section 1 as amended by 2013 PA 66 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 115.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 620, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 125.1651 and 125.1653), section 1 as amended by 2013 PA 66 and section 3 as amended by 2005 PA 115.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 714 Yeas—68
Afendoulis Garrett LaFontaine Potvin
Banks Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Price
Barrett Geiss Lane Pscholka
Byrd Glenn Lauwers Rendon
Callton Goike Leonard Roberts, B.
Canfield Graves Liberati Runestad
Chatfield Green Love Santana
Chirkun Greimel Lucido Sheppard
Clemente Hooker Lyons Somerville
Cotter Howell Maturen Theis
Cox Howrylak McCready VerHeulen
Dianda Hughes Neeley Victory
Durhal Iden Nesbitt Webber
Faris Inman Outman Wittenberg
Farrington Irwin Pagel Yanez
Forlini Jenkins Phelps Yonker
Franz Johnson Plawecki, L. Zemke
Nays—40
Bizon Garcia Kosowski Robinson
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Rutledge
Brunner Greig Leutheuser Schor
Bumstead Guerra McBroom Singh
Chang Hoadley Miller, A. Smiley
Cochran Hovey-Wright Moss Talabi
Cole Jacobsen Muxlow Tedder
Crawford Kelly Pagan Townsend
Darany Kesto Poleski Vaupel
Driskell Kivela Roberts, S. Whiteford
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aaron Miller, 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:
Instead of this smaller, minimized TIF reform, I would rather see broader TIF reform in the Michigan Legislature. Particularly, and in an unrelated policy matter, I am roundly disappointed at a lack of action on property tax valuation appeals. For those reasons, I duly register a negative vote.”
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 621, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled “Corridor improvement authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 18 (MCL 125.2873 and 125.2888), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 68 and section 18 as amended by 2008 PA 44.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 621, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled “Corridor improvement authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 18 (MCL 125.2873 and 125.2888), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 68 and section 18 as amended by 2008 PA 44.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 715 Yeas—69
Afendoulis Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Potvin
Banks Geiss Lane Price
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Pscholka
Byrd Goike Leonard Rendon
Callton Graves Liberati Roberts, B.
Canfield Green Love Runestad
Chatfield Greimel Lucido Santana
Chirkun Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Clemente Howell Maturen Somerville
Cotter Howrylak McCready Theis
Cox Hughes Muxlow VerHeulen
Dianda Iden Neeley Victory
Durhal Inman Nesbitt Webber
Faris Irwin Outman Wittenberg
Farrington Jenkins Pagel Yanez
Forlini Johnson Phelps Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Plawecki, L. Zemke
Garrett
Nays—39
Bizon Garcia Kosowski Rutledge
Brinks Glardon LaVoy Schor
Brunner Greig Leutheuser Singh
Bumstead Guerra McBroom Smiley
Chang Hoadley Miller, A. Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Moss Tedder
Cole Jacobsen Pagan Townsend
Crawford Kelly Poleski Vaupel
Darany Kesto Roberts, S. Whiteford
Driskell Kivela Robinson
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the establishment of a corridor improvement authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aaron Miller, 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:
Instead of this smaller, minimized TIF reform, I would rather see broader TIF reform in the Michigan Legislature. Particularly, and in an unrelated policy matter, I am roundly disappointed at a lack of action on property tax valuation appeals. For those reasons, I duly register a negative vote.”
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 622, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 94, entitled “Water resource improvement tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 15 (MCL 125.1773 and 125.1785), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 25.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 622, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 94, entitled “Water resource improvement tax increment finance authority act,” by amending sections 3 and 15 (MCL 125.1773 and 125.1785), section 3 as amended by 2013 PA 25.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 716 Yeas—66
Afendoulis Geiss Lane Price
Barrett Glenn Lauwers Pscholka
Byrd Goike Leonard Rendon
Callton Graves Liberati Roberts, B.
Canfield Green Love Runestad
Chatfield Greimel Lucido Santana
Chirkun Hooker Lyons Sheppard
Clemente Howell Maturen Somerville
Cotter Howrylak McCready Theis
Cox Hughes Neeley VerHeulen
Dianda Iden Nesbitt Victory
Durhal Inman Outman Webber
Faris Irwin Pagel Wittenberg
Farrington Jenkins Phelps Yanez
Forlini Johnson Plawecki, L. Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Potvin Zemke
Garrett LaGrand
Nays—42
Banks Garcia Kosowski Robinson
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Rutledge
Brinks Glardon Leutheuser Schor
Brunner Greig McBroom Singh
Bumstead Guerra Miller, A. Smiley
Chang Hoadley Moss Talabi
Cochran Hovey-Wright Muxlow Tedder
Cole Jacobsen Pagan Townsend
Crawford Kelly Poleski Vaupel
Darany Kesto Roberts, S. Whiteford
Driskell Kivela
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the establishment of a water improvement tax increment finance authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to correct and prevent deterioration in water resources; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote water resource improvement; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aaron Miller, 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:
Instead of this smaller, minimized TIF reform, I would rather see broader TIF reform in the Michigan Legislature. Particularly, and in an unrelated policy matter, I am roundly disappointed at a lack of action on property tax valuation appeals. For those reasons, I duly register a negative vote.”
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 623, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 125.2152 and 125.2154), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 62 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 290.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Santana moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 623, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 125.2152 and 125.2154), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 62 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 290.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 717 Yeas—67
Afendoulis Geiss LaGrand Price
Barrett Glenn Lane Pscholka
Byrd Goike Lauwers Rendon
Callton Graves Leonard Roberts, B.
Canfield Green Liberati Runestad
Chatfield Greimel Love Santana
Chirkun Hooker Lucido Sheppard
Clemente Hovey-Wright Lyons Somerville
Cotter Howell Maturen Theis
Cox Howrylak McCready VerHeulen
Dianda Hughes Neeley Victory
Durhal Iden Nesbitt Webber
Faris Inman Outman Wittenberg
Farrington Irwin Pagel Yanez
Forlini Jenkins Phelps Yonker
Franz Johnson Plawecki, L. Zemke
Garrett LaFontaine Potvin
Nays—41
Banks Garcia Kosowski Robinson
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Rutledge
Brinks Glardon Leutheuser Schor
Brunner Greig McBroom Singh
Bumstead Guerra Miller, A. Smiley
Chang Hoadley Moss Talabi
Cochran Jacobsen Muxlow Tedder
Cole Kelly Pagan Townsend
Crawford Kesto Poleski Vaupel
Darany Kivela Roberts, S. Whiteford
Driskell
In The Chair: Franz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to encourage local development to prevent conditions of unemployment and promote economic growth; to provide for the establishment of local development finance authorities and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the creation of a board to govern an authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the creation and implementation of development plans; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to prescribe powers and duties of certain public entities and state officers and agencies; to reimburse authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to authorize and permit the use of tax increment financing,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aaron Miller, 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:
Instead of this smaller, minimized TIF reform, I would rather see broader TIF reform in the Michigan Legislature. Particularly, and in an unrelated policy matter, I am roundly disappointed at a lack of action on property tax valuation appeals. For those reasons, I duly register a negative vote.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, December 13, for his approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 5591 at 1:13 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5702 at 1:15 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bill and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, December 13:
House Bill No. 6112
House Joint Resolution WW
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4970, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled “An act to create a county department of veterans’ affairs in certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to transfer the powers and duties of the soldiers’ relief commission in such counties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 35.621), as amended by 2012 PA 235.
The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5113, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 178, entitled “An act to provide for the collection of water or sewage system rates, assessments, charges, or rentals; and to provide a lien for water or sewage system services furnished by municipalities as defined by this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 123.162), as amended by 1981 PA 132.
The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5288, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 947a.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5289, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 947.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5409, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5410, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307a.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5411, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307b.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5412, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307c.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5413, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307d.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5414, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307e.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5415, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307f.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5416, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307g.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5417, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1307h.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5533, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7303a, 9701, 16221, 16226, 17001, 17021, 17048, 17049, 17050, 17060, 17074, 17076, 17078, 17501, 17521, 17548, 17549, 17550, 17708, 17745, 17745a, 17745b, 18001, 18021, 18048, 18049, 18050, and 20201 (MCL 333.7303a, 333.9701, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.17001, 333.17021, 333.17048, 333.17049, 333.17050, 333.17060, 333.17074, 333.17076, 333.17078, 333.17501, 333.17521, 333.17548, 333.17549, 333.17550, 333.17708, 333.17745, 333.17745a, 333.17745b, 333.18001, 333.18021, 333.18048, 333.18049, 333.18050, and 333.20201), section 7303a as added by 1993 PA 305, section 9701 as added by 2004 PA 250, section 16221 as amended by 2014 PA 411, section 16226 as amended by 2014 PA 412, sections 17001, 17074, 17501, and 18001 as amended and section 18050 as added by 2006 PA 161, section 17021 as amended by 1993 PA 79, sections 17048 and 17548 as amended by 2012 PA 618, sections 17049, 17076, 17078, 17549, 18048, 18049, and 20201 as amended by 2011 PA 210, sections 17050 and 17550 as amended by 1990 PA 247, section 17060 as amended by 2014 PA 343, section 17521 as amended by 2006 PA 582, section 17708 as amended by 2016 PA 49, section 17745 as amended by 2014 PA 525, section 17745a as amended by 1999 PA 190, section 17745b as added by 1993 PA 306, and section 18021 as amended by 2006 PA 391, and by adding sections 17047, 17547, 18047, 18051, and 20174; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5571, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to accept and convey property in Calhoun County; to prescribe conditions for the acceptance and conveyance of the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue.
The Senate has passed the bill by a 2/3 vote and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5577, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 226, 248, 248h, and 802 (MCL 257.226, 257.248, 257.248h, and 257.802), section 226 as amended by 2004 PA 163, section 248 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 248h as added by 1993 PA 300, and section 802 as amended by 2015 PA 78, and by adding sections 248k, 250a, 250b, and 250c.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5628, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136c (MCL 750.136c), as added by 2000 PA 205.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5629, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5103 (MCL 700.5103), as amended by 2004 PA 93.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5748, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5861 and 5863 (MCL 333.5861 and 333.5863), section 5863 as amended by 2015 PA 91.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5753, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1321 (MCL 380.1321), as amended by 2008 PA 1.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5796, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by repealing section 1766 (MCL 380.1766).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5821, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2016 PA 204.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5822, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 241c.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5842, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 11 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, and 780.991).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5843, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 780.989).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5844, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 780.993).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5845, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 780.995).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5846, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 17 (MCL 780.997).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5857, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 33, 34a, 36, and 39 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1302a, 257.1303, 257.1307, 257.1309, 257.1310, 257.1311, 257.1312, 257.1313, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1319, 257.1320, 257.1321, 257.1322, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1333, 257.1334a, 257.1336, and 257.1339), sections 2 and 10 as amended by 2016 PA 33, section 2a as added and sections 18, 22, and 30 as amended by 1988 PA 254, and section 17 as amended by 2002 PA 464, and by adding sections 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 10b, 13a, 13b, and 32a.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5889, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2012 PA 126.
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5890, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2012 PA 474.
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 6013, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 32.433).
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 6036, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 2, entitled “Uniform budgeting and accounting act,” (MCL 141.421 to 141.440a) by adding section 13a.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 6075, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending sections 13 and 20h (MCL 38.1133 and 38.1140h), section 13 as amended by 2016 PA 145 and section 20h as amended by 2012 PA 347.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4629, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7523 and 7524 (MCL 333.7523 and 333.7524), section 7523 as amended by 2006 PA 130 and section 7524 as amended by 2011 PA 161.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5400, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, 5119, 16327, 17201, 17210, 17211, 17212, 17221, 17607, 17708, 17745, 17820, 17822, and 20201 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, 333.5119, 333.16327, 333.17201, 333.17210, 333.17211, 333.17212, 333.17221, 333.17607, 333.17708, 333.17745, 333.17820, 333.17822, and 333.20201), sections 2701 and 2705 as amended by 2014 PA 172, section 5119 as amended by 2016 PA 66, section 16327 as amended by 2009 PA 216, sections 17211 and 17221 as amended by 2006 PA 409, section 17212 as added by 1996 PA 355, section 17607 as added by 2008 PA 524, section 17708 as amended by 2016 PA 49, section 17745 as amended by 2014 PA 525, section 17820 as amended by 2014 PA 260, section 17822 as amended by 2005 PA 281, and section 20201 as amended by 2011 PA 210, and by adding sections 17211a and 17214.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5421, entitled
A bill to amend 1999 PA 149, entitled “Public employee health care fund investment act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 38.1212) and by adding sections 4a, 4b, and 4c.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1999 PA 149, entitled “Public employee health care fund investment act, “An act to provide for the creation of public employee health care funds; to provide for the administration of the funds; to authorize the investment of the assets of the funds or trusts; and to prescribe the powers and duties of investment fiduciaries and certain public officers and employees, by amending section 2 (MCL 38.1212) and by adding sections 4a and 4b.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5514, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 834, 835, and 836b (MCL 500.834, 500.835, and 500.836b), section 834 as amended and section 836b as added by 2014 PA 571 and section 835 as amended by 1982 PA 221, and by adding section 835a.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,”An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act, by amending sections 240, 438, 834, 835, and 836b (MCL 500.240, 500.438, 500.834, 500.835, and 500.836b), section 240 as amended by 2000 PA 252, section 438 as amended by 1994 PA 227, section 834 as amended and section 836b as added by 2014 PA 571, and section 835 as amended by 1982 PA 221, and by adding section 835a.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5664, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2015 PA 20.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5774, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 10, 11, and 20 (MCL 400.703, 400.704, 400.710, 400.711, and 400.720), the title as amended by 1992 PA 176, sections 3 and 10 as amended by 2014 PA 450, section 4 as amended by 2013 PA 156, and sections 11 and 20 as amended by 2006 PA 201, and by adding section 22b.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Messages from the Governor
Date: December 14, 2016
Time: 10:46 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5543 (Public Act No. 337, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for certain immunity from liability; and to provide remedies and penalties,” by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2012 PA 527.
(Filed with the Secretary of State December 14, 2016, at 3:22 p.m.)
Date: December 14, 2016
Time: 10:44 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5542 (Public Act No. 336, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2014 PA 463.
(Filed with the Secretary of State December 14, 2016, at 3:20 p.m.)
Date: December 14, 2016
Time: 10:48 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 5544 (Public Act No. 338, I.E.), 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 451 and 462f (MCL 750.451 and 750.462f), section 451 as amended by 2014 PA 336 and section 462f as amended by 2014 PA 329.
(Filed with the Secretary of State December 14, 2016, at 3:24 p.m.)
Date: December 14, 2016
Time: 10:50 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4874 (Public Act No. 339, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 9a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State December 14, 2016, at 3:26 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Brunner and Smiley introduced
House Bill No. 6113, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2016 PA 148.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Rep. Garcia 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
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Garcia moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, December 15, at 12:01 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Comments and Recommendations
Rep. Lyons:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker,
I used to walk the halls of this building when I was a kid. Sometimes I would be so naughty that mom would send me to work with dad, and that meant either going to the farm or going to the Capitol. Getting sent to Lansing was once my punishment. I bet Little Lisa never would have guessed that 30 years later, getting sent to Lansing would be my privilege. When I walk these halls as an adult, when I see the dome of the people’s building glow brightly in the night, and when I step foot into this chamber, I always have to stop for a moment. This Capitol is a beautiful building to work, not because it is ornate; but because it constantly reminds me what an honor it is to serve the great people of the great state of Michigan.
As I prepare to end my service in the Michigan House of Representatives, I am leaving with heart filled with gratitude, lessons learned, and- if I’m being honest- I leave with a couple regrets. Come to think of it, I’m leaving with a lot more wrinkles than I came here with, too!
I regret leaving without having accomplished some the things I set out to do, especially issues like including state and local corrections officers with their public safety brethren in Public Act 312, real meaningful education reform that ensures all our children have a quality education, and providing property tax relief for our hardworking taxpayers. I hope when I am gone, another member will take up the mantle on these important issues. I consider it a blessing that my regrets revolve around unfinished business rather than matters of the heart.
I will leave the legislature with a sense of peace and confidence knowing that I am leaving Michigan in better shape than when I arrived, that I was part of a team who brought Michigan out of the lost decade. I am proud to have played a small role in passing budgets that prioritize roads, public safety, public education, and veterans. I’m proud that we have worked to pay down our debt and liabilities so my kids aren’t saddled with it. I’m proud to have helped create an environment where jobs have grown, and unemployment shrunk. The real results we have delivered to the people of Michigan have put our state back on the path of prosperity. I know there is more work to be done, and I wish the 99th Legislature all the best in building upon the foundation we have laid.
I have grown so much, learned so many lessons, and affirmed things I already knew over these last six years. I would like to offer to this body some of the lessons I’ve learned and live by.
Life Lesson number 1) Everybody is brave behind a computer screen. I recommend face to face communication.
Life Lesson number 2) We have a very serious job here in the legislature, but we should never take ourselves too seriously.
Life Lesson number 3) Everybody in Alto understands the meaning of certain farm animal expressions, but apparently a lot of other people don’t. (If you’re not laughing, see lesson number 2)
Life Lesson number 4) People will label you, but you don’t have to accept it. Political labels like ‘conservative’, ‘liberal’, and ‘moderate’ are entirely relative and totally dumb.
Life Lesson number 5) Everyone elected here loves our state and wants to make a positive difference, and I that the public will never be told about all the times we put partisanship aside and work together.
Life Lesson number 6) In order to truly make a difference in this world, I must remember to show grace to others, even when they don’t deserve it.
Life Lesson number 7) I learned to be passionate about an issue without taking opposition personally. You just might not be able to tell. Calm isn’t my strong suit.
Life Lesson number 8) A quote from Tommy Boy can diffuse any situation. I learned that I have the ability to quote Tommy Boy in any situation. Except in my farewell speech, apparently.
Life Lesson number 9) It doesn’t matter if I pass 100 bills or 0 bills. I won’t remember the policy I worked on. I’ll remember the people I worked with and for.
Life Lesson number 10) Doing what is right sometimes means standing against your usual allies and sometimes standing alone. And that’s ok.
I love that we close out our legislative session in a season where our hearts are tuned to thanksgiving and positive reflection. My heart is overflowing with gratitude. Thank you to the people of the 86th District for electing me to serve the people of Michigan. Our service is propped up from the support of so many unsung heroes, who deserve many thanks. Gary Randall, Rich Brown, and all our enrolling clerks: you are calm and competent all the time. What a steady comfort on a chaotic House Floor. To the Michigan State Police, Chief Dickson and all the sergeants: you guys just rock! Thank you for your protection and professionalism. If any of you ever need a bodyguard, I would be happy to return the favor. I’m small but I can be scrappy! To the hardworking facilities staff: you guys are the classiest group of people in this town. You treat everyone with dignity and respect, and you constantly drop everything you are doing to assist someone who needs help. For letting me into my locked office, letting me into the locked parking garage, and unlocking my keys from inside my car (so, so many times), I am eternally grateful. To our central staff, especially our policy staff, thank you for all the hard work you do behind the scenes to help us advance our agendas to make a better Michigan. I am especially grateful for the policy staff assigned to my education and elections committees: Jason Mancini, Matt Schueler, and Wendy Larvick in Education Committee. Doug Maines, Aaron Van Langevelde, Hassan Beydoun, and Brock Swartzle. Working with you made even the most frustrating issues fun. You are all honorary lifetime members of Team Lyons!
I have been blessed with two teams of staff throughout these last six years. Jennifer Merchant: we didn’t have much, but we had each other! Thank you for managing my first campaign and for being the Charter Member of Team Lyons! We were lucky to add Jessie Scalabrino to the team. You ladies worked tirelessly for the people of the 86th District. I’m so proud of the advances you both have made in your career, and I am thankful for your hard work, but mostly for our true friendship. You are both like sisters to me, and I will never forget all the fun we had together here. Courtney Panter, I am so glad we found each other. I admire your quiet intelligence, and I am excited to see what the future holds for you. Rob Macomber, loyalty is a fading virtue in the term-limit era. I am so grateful for your fierce loyalty to not only me but to the integrity of this institution and to the people of the state of Michigan. I am thankful for all you have done here in the legislature, and I look forward to working together for the people of Kent County in the Clerk/Register of Deeds office.
If I had a nickel for every time somebody asked me ‘How do you do it?’ when they learn that I balance the responsibility of this job with my duties as a wife whose husband works third shift and mother of four, let’s just say we wouldn’t have potholes in our roads, and I wouldn’t have to fight so hard to get money for new voting equipment! The truth is, I know exactly how I do it: with the love and support of my awesome family. I want to thank Ron and Dina Lyons and Beth Ann Posthumus for being awesome grandparents and stepping up when needed to watch the kids during late night session and last minute meetings. I want to thank my sisters Krista and Heather and my brother Bryan for all your support from the beginning of this adventure, from walking in parades to knocking on doors, to babysitting the kids, and for your prayers. My parents. There is no speech in the world that could articulate my gratitude for all you have done for me and for the example you have set. To my mom, Pam Posthumus: you were a true Proverbs 31 woman. The example you set as a wife, mother, and faithful servant to all is the legacy you left us. I strive every day to carry on your legacy. To my dad, Dick Posthumus: Thank you for teaching me what leadership truly is. I am grateful that you instilled in me faith, family, and friendship always take priority. I am a better legislator because you are a great dad. I am thankful that we had the unique opportunity to work together here. Dicky P.: thank you for making the House feel a little more like home. To my wild and crazy and AWESOME kids: Easton, Charlie, Gage, and Fisher: I love you more than words can say. You are all my sunshine, and you make me happy when skies are gray and every other day. I want to thank you for inspiring me to make this state better for you. To my partner, best friend, and love of my life, my husband Brad: You are such a stud! Thank you for being the strong, steady leader of our family. I am grateful for the faith you have in me and for all the sacrifices you made over these last six years so that I could serve. I love you more than anyone on this earth. And finally, I am so grateful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all His blessings and for calling me to serve.
In conclusion, if ever I am asked about my experience in the Michigan House of Representatives, I will only need to say one thing: I swear I’ve seen a lot of stuff in my life, but that…was…AWESOME!!!!!!!
Farwell, and God Bless you all!”
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Rep. Hovey-Wright moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:59 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz declared the House adjourned until Thursday, December 15, at 12:01 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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