No. 38
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Gilbert—present Lipton—present Pscholka—present
Ananich—present Glardon—present Liss—present Rendon—present
Barnett—present Goike—present Lori—present Rogers—present
Bauer—present Haines—present Lund—present Rutledge—present
Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lyons—present Santana—present
Bolger—present Haugh—present MacGregor—present Schmidt, R.—present
Brown—present Haveman—present MacMaster—present Schmidt, W.—present
Brunner—present Heise—present McBroom—present Scott—present
Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McCann—present Segal—present
Byrum—present Hooker—present McMillin—present Shaughnessy—present
Callton—present Horn—present Meadows—present Shirkey—present
Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Melton—present Slavens—present
Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present
Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present
Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present
Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present
Daley—present Jackson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present
Damrow—present Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present
Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present
Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present
Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present
Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present
Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present
Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present
Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—present
Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present
Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present
Genetski—present Lindberg—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Lisa L. Howze, from the 2nd District, offered the following invocation:
“Our Father which art in heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on this space of earth called Michigan, as it is in heaven.
Lord God You have endowed each legislator in this body with the opportunity to serve the people of the great state of Michigan. Because of our interconnectedness, we know that we are not only responsible for the citizens in one small corner of the state, but we acknowledge that our collective decisions impact people of all backgrounds and faiths in every corner of this state. We must not and cannot take this fact for granted.
As we therefore walk the streets of the Capitol, and travel the corridors of this building, and enter into the Chambers of this House, our hands are lifted to You in praise and our hearts are filled with thanksgiving.
We humbly submit ourselves to You in prayer and seek Your guidance as we carry out our responsibilities. As we turn away from our political ideologies and focus our attention on the fruits of the spirit - that which is true, noble, just, pure, lovely and of good report - then are we worthy of the title Honorable.
Lord God, we pray that You will hear the outcries of the people of this state who are in need; we pray that You will forgive them of their wrongdoings and shortcomings whether real or perceived; and finally Lord God, we pray that You will heal our land, here in the state of Michigan and across this nation. We trust that You will do it. For what may seem impossible to man, we know that all things are possible with and through You, God.
All these things we pray in the name of the deity that we proclaim to have awaken us from our sleep and slumber this morning.
Let every heart say, Amen!”
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Bauer, Callton, Shaughnessy, Opsommer, Glardon, Byrum, Meadows, Agema, Ananich, Barnett, Bledsoe, Brown, Brunner, Bumstead, Clemente, Constan, Cotter, Crawford, Daley, Damrow, Denby, Dillon, Durhal, Farrington, Forlini, Franz, Geiss, Gilbert, Goike, Haines, Hammel, Haugh, Haveman, Heise, Hobbs, Hooker, Horn, Hovey-Wright, Howze, Hughes, Huuki, Jackson, Jacobsen, Jenkins, Johnson, Kandrevas, Knollenberg, Kowall, Kurtz, LaFontaine, Lane, LeBlanc, Lindberg, Lipton, Liss, Lund, Lyons, MacGregor, MacMaster, McBroom, McMillin, Melton, Moss, Muxlow, Nathan, O’Brien, Oakes, Olson, Olumba, Outman, Pettalia, Poleski, Potvin, Price, Pscholka, Rendon, Rogers, Rutledge, Santana, Roy Schmidt, Wayne Schmidt, Scott, Segal, Shirkey, Slavens, Smiley, Somerville, Stallworth, Stamas, Stanley, Switalski, Talabi, Tlaib, Tyler, Walsh, Womack, Yonker, Zorn, Darany, Lori and Ouimet offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 71.
A resolution to declare May 3, 2011, as Patriot Flag Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are grateful for the public safety personnel that protect us and are willing to risk their lives daily for their fellow citizens; and
Whereas, The citizens of this great state recognize the brave and heroic acts of fire fighters, police officers, paramedics and emergency medical technicians who made the ultimate sacrifice to save an estimated 25,000 people during the attacks on America and the world on September 11, 2001; and
Whereas, The World Memorial has been successful in “keeping the memories alive” and helping people to never forget the loss we as a nation and the world suffered in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001; and
Whereas, The World Memorial has traveled across this great country to execute their task and complete their mission and has honored the citizens of Michigan by displaying the Patriot Flag here; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 3, 2011, as Patriot Flag Day in the state of Michigan. We honor the victims of September 11, 2001, and the first responders of our state for their service to our citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Byrum, Barnett, Bledsoe, Brunner, Constan, Darany, Dillon, Geiss, Kowall, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Liss, Rogers, Segal and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 72.
A resolution to declare the week of May 9 through May 13, 2011, as InfantSee Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The most critical stages of vision development occur in the first year of a child’s life; and
Whereas, Undetected eye and vision problems can lead to permanent vision impairment or loss of life; and
Whereas, One in 10 children is at risk from undiagnosed eye and vision problems; and
Whereas, One in 30 children will be affected by amblyopia, a leading cause of vision loss in people younger than 45 years; and
Whereas, Undetected vision problems can contribute to a decrease in a child’s quality of life, may lead to developmental and behavioral difficulties which impede classroom learning, as well as increase the costs to society; and
Whereas, Early detection of vision problems is the best way to treat and prevent permanent vision impairment; and
Whereas, Member optometrists of the American Optometric Association and the Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSee, a public health program to provide a one-time, no-cost eye assessment for infants six to twelve months of age; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare the week of May 9 through May 13, 2011, as InfantSee Week in the state of Michigan. We aim to promote awareness of children’s vision care; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage parents to schedule an InfantSee assessment for their infants.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Brown, Slavens, Hovey-Wright, Liss, Darany, Howze, Geiss, Santana, Segal, Barnett, Bledsoe, Brunner, Byrum, Constan, Kowall, LeBlanc, Lori and Rogers offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 73.
A resolution to declare the week of May 8 through May 14, 2011, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about food allergies and anaphylaxis; and
Whereas, Each year, over 50,000 visits to the emergency room and hundreds of deaths are caused by food allergies; and
Whereas, It is estimated that approximately 12 million Americans have food allergies with 3 million being children; and
Whereas, Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction that involves the skin, respiratory tract, and cardiovascular system; and
Whereas, Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish; and
Whereas, Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction; and
Whereas, Food allergies are life-altering for everyone involved and require constant vigilance; and
Whereas, FAAN created Food Allergy Awareness Week in 1997 to educate others about food allergies; and
Whereas, This year’s theme is “Be a FAAN Hero”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare the week of May 8 through May 14, 2011, as Food Allergy Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4381, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 43 of chapter X (MCL 710.43), as amended by 1996 PA 409.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 96 Yeas—109
Agema Gilbert Lindberg Price
Ananich Glardon Lipton Pscholka
Barnett Goike Liss Rendon
Bauer Haines Lori Rogers
Bledsoe Hammel Lund Rutledge
Bolger Haugh Lyons Santana
Brown Haveman MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brunner Heise MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Bumstead Hobbs McBroom Scott
Byrum Hooker McCann Segal
Callton Horn McMillin Shaughnessy
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Meadows Shirkey
Clemente Howze Melton Slavens
Constan Hughes Moss Smiley
Cotter Huuki Muxlow Somerville
Crawford Irwin Nathan Stallworth
Daley Jackson Nesbitt Stamas
Damrow Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Darany Jenkins Oakes Switalski
Denby Johnson Olson Talabi
Dillon Kandrevas Olumba Tlaib
Durhal Knollenberg Opsommer Townsend
Farrington Kowall Ouimet Tyler
Forlini Kurtz Outman Walsh
Foster LaFontaine Pettalia Womack
Franz Lane Poleski Yonker
Geiss LeBlanc Potvin Zorn
Genetski
Nays—1
Stapleton
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4382, entitled
A bill to amend 1935 PA 220, entitled “An act to provide family home care for children committed to the care of the state, to create the Michigan children’s institute under the control of the Michigan social welfare commission, to prescribe the powers and duties thereof, and to provide penalties for violations of certain provisions of this act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 400.209), as amended by 2004 PA 470.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 97 Yeas—109
Agema Gilbert Lindberg Price
Ananich Glardon Lipton Pscholka
Barnett Goike Liss Rendon
Bauer Haines Lori Rogers
Bledsoe Hammel Lund Rutledge
Bolger Haugh Lyons Santana
Brown Haveman MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brunner Heise MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Bumstead Hobbs McBroom Scott
Byrum Hooker McCann Segal
Callton Horn McMillin Shaughnessy
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Meadows Shirkey
Clemente Howze Melton Slavens
Constan Hughes Moss Smiley
Cotter Huuki Muxlow Somerville
Crawford Irwin Nathan Stallworth
Daley Jackson Nesbitt Stamas
Damrow Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Darany Jenkins Oakes Switalski
Denby Johnson Olson Talabi
Dillon Kandrevas Olumba Tlaib
Durhal Knollenberg Opsommer Townsend
Farrington Kowall Ouimet Tyler
Forlini Kurtz Outman Walsh
Foster LaFontaine Pettalia Womack
Franz Lane Poleski Yonker
Geiss LeBlanc Potvin Zorn
Genetski
Nays—1
Stapleton
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4383, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 19c (MCL 712A.19c), as amended by 2008 PA 203.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 98 Yeas—109
Agema Gilbert Lindberg Price
Ananich Glardon Lipton Pscholka
Barnett Goike Liss Rendon
Bauer Haines Lori Rogers
Bledsoe Hammel Lund Rutledge
Bolger Haugh Lyons Santana
Brown Haveman MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brunner Heise MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Bumstead Hobbs McBroom Scott
Byrum Hooker McCann Segal
Callton Horn McMillin Shaughnessy
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Meadows Shirkey
Clemente Howze Melton Slavens
Constan Hughes Moss Smiley
Cotter Huuki Muxlow Somerville
Crawford Irwin Nathan Stallworth
Daley Jackson Nesbitt Stamas
Damrow Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Darany Jenkins Oakes Switalski
Denby Johnson Olson Talabi
Dillon Kandrevas Olumba Tlaib
Durhal Knollenberg Opsommer Townsend
Farrington Kowall Ouimet Tyler
Forlini Kurtz Outman Walsh
Foster LaFontaine Pettalia Womack
Franz Lane Poleski Yonker
Geiss LeBlanc Potvin Zorn
Genetski
Nays—1
Stapleton
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4456, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 58, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of cremation companies and associations; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 6 (MCL 456.206).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Crawford moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 22, after “FOR” by inserting “NOT LESS THAN”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Crawford moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4088, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2003 PA 30.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Genetski moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4315, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 72.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Price moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Stamas 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
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, April 29:
House Bill Nos. 4592 4593 4594 4595 4596
House Joint Resolution V
Senate Bill Nos. 349 350
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, May 3:
Senate Bill Nos. 351 352 353 354
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, May 3:
Senate Bill Nos. 12 92
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Foster, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 207, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43517, 43520, 43525a, and 43531 (MCL 324.43517, 324.43520, 324.43525a, and 324.43531), sections 43517 and 43520 as amended by 2006 PA 282, section 43525a as amended by 2006 PA 280, and section 43531 as amended by 2009 PA 70.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Foster, Huuki, Wayne Schmidt, Damrow, Hughes, Johnson, Pettalia and Haugh
Nays: Rep. Bledsoe
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Foster, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Present: Reps. Foster, Huuki, Wayne Schmidt, Damrow, Hughes, Johnson, Pettalia, Haugh, Bledsoe and Slavens
Absent: Rep. Stapleton
Excused: Rep. Stapleton
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Horn, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant a rehearing and modify its December 16, 2010 order approving the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator’s cost allocation proposal to socialize transmissions costs.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 25, p. 311.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the concurrent resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant a rehearing and modify its December 16, 2010 order approving the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator’s cost allocation proposal to share transmission costs.
Whereas, The need for and cost of new, long distance transmission lines are important challenges facing the electric industry in the United States. New transmission facilities are needed to provide essential electric reliability and meet the future demands of a technologically driven economy. However, the Department of Energy estimates that expanding the use of wind power could require transmission expansion costs of $60 billion by 2030; and
Whereas, Ultimately, the costs of new transmission and who pays these costs are determined by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Under the Federal Power Act, FERC has the authority to regulate interstate transmission and must ensure that transmission rates are just and reasonable. Justness is also a centerpiece of FERC’s Order 890, first issued in 2007, which establishes the commission’s transmission cost allocation principles. Under Order 890, FERC stated that when determining who pays for new transmission, it will first consider whether the cost allocation proposal fairly assigns costs among participants, including those who cause them to be incurred and those who otherwise benefit from them. FERC also stated the intent to consider the support of state authorities and participants when approving cost allocation proposals; and
Whereas, The transmission tariff proposed by the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO), which controls the grid in Michigan, 12 other states, and the province of Manitoba, proposes to allocate 100 percent of the costs of certain transmission projects designated as “Multi Value Projects” (MVP) to all customers in the MISO region. The tariff does not consider the unique situation of Michigan as a peninsular state that may not benefit from the construction of transmission lines in other parts of the MISO region. Additionally, the tariff does not adequately consider the principle of cost causation with regard to lower voltage transmission facilities proposed for shared cost allocation; and
Whereas, Since Michigan accounts for 20 percent of the MISO load, Michigan consumers would be responsible for one-fifth of any new MVP transmission facilities approved to be built in the MISO region. FERC’s ruling allows for an uncommon method of allocating costs on a regional basis. There are concerns about the cost benefit analysis that is being used by MISO to approve MVP transmission facilities; and
Whereas, Several states, utilities, and ratepayer groups have filed for rehearing and clarification, including the Michigan Public Service Commission; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we support the Michigan Public Service Commission’s and the MISO Northeast Transmission Customers’ requests for clarification and applications for rehearing of FERC’s December 16 Order approving the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator’s cost allocation proposal to share transmission costs; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Horn, Shirkey, Opsommer, Crawford, Haveman, Kowall, Franz, Jacobsen, McBroom, Nesbitt, Outman, Price, Zorn, Roy Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brunner, Melton, Cavanagh, Smiley and Switalski
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Horn, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Present: Reps. Horn, Shirkey, Opsommer, Crawford, Haveman, Kowall, Franz, Jacobsen, McBroom, Nesbitt, Outman, Price, Zorn, Roy Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brunner, Melton, Cavanagh, Smiley and Switalski
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Wayne Schmidt, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 223, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending sections 2 and 8 (MCL 207.842 and 207.848), as amended by 2008 PA 500.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wayne Schmidt, Gilbert, Knollenberg, Denby, Lund, Shirkey, Glardon, Shaughnessy, Somerville, Zorn, Switalski, Bledsoe, Haugh, Barnett, Clemente, Melton and Olumba
Nays: Rep. Farrington
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wayne Schmidt, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Present: Reps. Wayne Schmidt, Tyler, Gilbert, Knollenberg, Denby, Lund, Shirkey, Farrington, Glardon, Shaughnessy, Somerville, Zorn, Switalski, Bledsoe, Haugh, Barnett, Clemente, Melton and Olumba
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Kurtz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4409, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 57, 57b, 57c, 57d, 57e, 57g, 57i, 57l, 57p, 57r, and 57u (MCL 400.57, 400.57b, 400.57c, 400.57d, 400.57e, 400.57g, 400.57i, 400.57l, 400.57p, 400.57r, and 400.57u), section 57 as amended and section 57p as added by 2006 PA 471, section 57b as amended and section 57u as added by 2006 PA 468, section 57c as added by 1995 PA 223, sections 57d, 57g, and 57r as amended by 2007 PA 9, section 57e as amended by 2006 PA 469, section 57i as added by 2000 PA 478, and section 57l as added by 1999 PA 17; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Kurtz, O’Brien, Haines, Heise, Hooker, Rendon and Lane
Nays: Rep. Stapleton
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Kurtz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4410, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 57f (MCL 400.57f), as amended by 2006 PA 468.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Kurtz, O’Brien, Haines, Heise, Hooker, Rendon and Lane
Nays: Rep. Stapleton
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Kurtz, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Present: Reps. Kurtz, O’Brien, Haines, Heise, Hooker, Rendon, Slavens, Lane and Stapleton
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. McMillin, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Present: Reps. McMillin, Jacobsen, Denby, Price and Bledsoe
Absent: Rep. Brown
Excused: Rep. Brown
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 12, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 22c.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senate Bill No. 92, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5501 (MCL 700.5501).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Messages from the Governor
Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 2:20 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4248 (Public Act No. 24, I.E.), being
An act 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 section 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2008 PA 225.
(Filed with the Secretary of State April 28, 2011, at 3:40 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Kurtz, Liss, Lane, Bauer, Heise, Rendon, Wayne Schmidt, Jenkins, Farrington, Zorn, Damrow, Haines, Kowall, Callton, O’Brien, Haveman, Forlini, Lyons, Townsend, Darany, Stapleton, Slavens and Brown introduced
House Bill No. 4597, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 34b (MCL 400.734b), as amended by 2010 PA 292.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Heise, Lane, Liss, Bauer, Kurtz, Rendon, Wayne Schmidt, Jenkins, Farrington, Zorn, Damrow, Haines, Kowall, Callton, O’Brien, Haveman, Forlini, Lyons, Townsend, Darany, Stapleton, Slavens and Brown introduced
House Bill No. 4598, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 134a (MCL 330.1134a), as amended by 2010 PA 293.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Liss, Lane, Bauer, Heise, Kurtz, Rendon, Wayne Schmidt, Jenkins, Farrington, Zorn, Damrow, Haines, Kowall, Callton, O’Brien, Haveman, Forlini, Lyons, Townsend, Darany, Stapleton, Slavens and Brown introduced
House Bill No. 4599, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20173a (MCL 333.20173a), as amended by 2010 PA 291.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. Liss introduced
House Bill No. 4600, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17769.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Haveman, Lyons, Walsh, Lund, Tyler, Huuki, Heise, Shirkey, Jenkins, McMillin, Genetski, Ouimet, Kowall, Wayne Schmidt, Roy Schmidt, Liss, Denby, Bledsoe, Gilbert and Rogers introduced
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding chapter 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Hobbs introduced
House Bill No. 4602, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2007 PA 31.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. O’Brien, Yonker, Price, Heise, Dillon, Oakes, Roy Schmidt, Pscholka, Liss, Horn, Zorn, Glardon, Huuki, Shirkey, Lipton, Rutledge, Hovey-Wright, Meadows and Potvin introduced
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17801, 17820, and 17824 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, and 333.17824), sections 17801 and 17820 as amended and section 17824 as added by 2009 PA 55; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Brown, Switalski, Slavens, Tlaib, Byrum, Womack, Hobbs, Lipton, Barnett, Oakes and Nathan introduced
House Bill No. 4604, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406s.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Brown, Switalski, Slavens, Tlaib, Byrum, Womack, Hobbs, Lipton, Barnett, Oakes and Nathan introduced
House Bill No. 4605, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Brown and Switalski introduced
House Bill No. 4606, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 286.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Hughes, Pscholka, Daley, Lyons, Wayne Schmidt, Bumstead, Kowall, Franz, Crawford, Foster, Jacobsen, McMillin, Rogers, Heise, Yonker, Outman, Price, Nesbitt, LaFontaine, Haveman, Hooker, Pettalia, Zorn, Potvin, Denby and Ouimet introduced
House Bill No. 4607, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 30105 and 30107 (MCL 324.30105 and 324.30107), section 30105 as amended by 2009 PA 120 and section 30107 as amended by 2006 PA 531.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Townsend, Segal, Ananich, Smiley, Stapleton, Bledsoe, Stanley, Irwin, Lane, Talabi, Howze, Hovey-Wright, Brunner, Haugh, Liss, Slavens, Geiss and Kandrevas introduced
House Joint Resolution W, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 9 of article II, to clarify the power of referendum when making appropriations.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Switalski, Slavens and Brown introduced
House Joint Resolution X, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to eliminate the governor’s salary if the governor has $1,000,000.00 or more in annual outside income.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Brown introduced
House Joint Resolution Y, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 55 to article IV, to reduce compensation for state legislators who have unexcused absences from legislative session.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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Rep. Genetski moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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