No. 27
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
89th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 1998
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 18, 1998.
2:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by Acting Speaker DeHart.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agee--present
Alley--present
Anthony--present
Baade--present
Baird--present
Bankes--present
Basham--present
Birkholz--present
Bobier--present
Bodem--present
Bogardus--present
Brackenridge--present
Brater--present
Brewer--present
Brown--present
Byl--present
Callahan--present
Cassis--present
Cherry--present
Ciaramitaro--present
Crissman--present
Cropsey--present
Curtis--excused
Dalman--present
DeHart--present
DeVuyst--present
Dobb--present
Dobronski--present
Emerson--present
Fitzgerald--present
Frank--present
Freeman--present
Gagliardi--present
Galloway--present
Geiger--present
Gernaat--present
Gilmer--present
Gire--present
Godchaux--present
Goschka--present
Green--present
Griffin--present
Gubow--present
Gustafson--present
Hale--present
Hammerstrom--present
Hanley--present
Harder--present
Hertel--present
Hood--present
Horton--present
Jansen--present
Jelinek--present
Jellema--present
Johnson--present
Kaza--present
Kelly--present
Kilpatrick--present
Kukuk--present
LaForge--present
Law--present
Leland--present
LeTarte--present
Llewellyn--present
London--present
Lowe--present
Mans--present
Martinez--present
Mathieu--present
McBryde--present
McManus--excused
McNutt--present
Middaugh--present
Middleton--present
Murphy--present
Nye--present
Olshove--present
Owen--present
Oxender--present
Palamara--present
Parks--present
Perricone--present
Price--present
Profit--present
Prusi--present
Quarles--present
Raczkowski--present
Rhead--present
Richner--present
Rison--present
Rocca--present
Sanborn--present
Schauer--present
Schermesser--present
Schroer--present
Scott--present
Scranton--present
Sikkema--present
Stallworth--present
Tesanovich--present
Thomas--present
Varga--present
Vaughn--present
Voorhees--present
Walberg--present
Wallace--present
Wetters--present
Whyman--present
Willard--present
Wojno--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Sharon Gire, from the 31st District, offered the following invocation:
"Dear God, thank You for the wonderful resources of this state, and of our citizens. But also help us to work together to resolve the problems we face in this state, domestic violence, child abuse, substance abuse, environmental concerns and particularly problems that keep our families from being whole and healthy. Give us the strength to put aside our partisan differences and work for the good of the families of this great state."
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Rep. Dobronski moved that Rep. Curtis be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. McManus be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Notices
March 18, 1998
In accordance with House Rule 10, I hereby designate Representative Eileen DeHart, to be the Presiding Officer for all, or part of today's session.
Sincerely,
Curtis Hertel
Speaker of the House
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Rep. Dalman asked and obtained a temporary excuse from today's session.
The Speaker assumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5056, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 12917.
(The bill was read a second time, committee substitute (H-4) adopted and reconsidered, and bill postponed temporarily on March 5, see House Journal No. 22, p. 393.)
The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Consumer Protection,
The substitute (H-4) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 167 Yeas--0
Nays--102
Alley Freeman Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Gagliardi Kukuk Quarles
Baade Galloway LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Geiger Law Rhead
Bankes Gernaat Leland Richner
Basham Gilmer LeTarte Rison
Birkholz Gire Llewellyn Rocca
Bobier Godchaux London Sanborn
Bodem Goschka Lowe Schauer
Bogardus Green Mans Schermesser
Brackenridge Griffin Martinez Schroer
Brater Gubow Mathieu Scranton
Brewer Gustafson McBryde Sikkema
Brown Hale McNutt Stallworth
Byl Hammerstrom Middaugh Tesanovich
Callahan Hanley Middleton Thomas
Cassis Harder Murphy Varga
Cherry Hertel Nye Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Hood Olshove Voorhees
Crissman Horton Owen Walberg
Cropsey Jansen Oxender Wallace
DeHart Jelinek Palamara Wetters
Dobb Jellema Perricone Whyman
Dobronski Johnson Price Willard
Fitzgerald Kaza Profit Wojno
Frank Kelly
In The Chair: Hertel
Rep. Basham moved to substitute (H-8) the bill.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-8) offered by Rep. Basham,
Rep. Gustafson demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-8) offered by Rep. Basham,
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Point of Order
Rep. Gustafson requested a ruling on the germaneness of the substitute (H-8) offered by Rep. Basham. The Chair ruled that the substitute was germane. It is not a change of purpose and therefore was consistent with the Rules of the House.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-8) offered previously by Rep. Basham,
The substitute (H-8) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 168 Yeas--62
Agee Emerson Leland Rocca
Alley Frank LeTarte Schauer
Anthony Freeman Mans Schermesser
Baade Gagliardi Martinez Schroer
Baird Gire Mathieu Scott
Basham Goschka Murphy Scranton
Bobier Griffin Olshove Stallworth
Bogardus Gubow Owen Tesanovich
Brater Hale Palamara Thomas
Brewer Hanley Parks Varga
Brown Harder Price Vaughn
Callahan Hertel Profit Wallace
Cherry Hood Prusi Wetters
Ciaramitaro Kelly Quarles Willard
DeHart Kilpatrick Rison Wojno
Dobronski LaForge
Nays--44
Bankes Galloway Jellema Nye
Birkholz Geiger Johnson Oxender
Bodem Gernaat Kaza Perricone
Brackenridge Gilmer Kukuk Raczkowski
Byl Godchaux Llewellyn Rhead
Cassis Green London Richner
Crissman Gustafson Lowe Sanborn
Cropsey Hammerstrom McBryde Sikkema
DeVuyst Horton McNutt Voorhees
Dobb Jansen Middaugh Walberg
Fitzgerald Jelinek Middleton Whyman
In The Chair: Hertel
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Acting Speaker DeHart resumed the Chair.
Rep. Crissman moved to substitute (H-9) the bill.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-9) offered by Rep. Crissman,
Rep. Gustafson demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-9) offered by Rep. Crissman,
The substitute (H-9) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 169 Yeas--47
Bankes Fitzgerald Jellema Nye
Birkholz Galloway Johnson Oxender
Bobier Geiger Kukuk Perricone
Bodem Gernaat Law Raczkowski
Brackenridge Gilmer LeTarte Rhead
Byl Godchaux Llewellyn Richner
Cassis Green London Sanborn
Crissman Gustafson Lowe Scranton
Cropsey Hammerstrom McBryde Sikkema
Dalman Horton McNutt Voorhees
DeVuyst Jansen Middaugh Walberg
Dobb Jelinek Middleton
Nays--54
Agee Dobronski Kilpatrick Rocca
Alley Emerson LaForge Schauer
Anthony Frank Leland Schermesser
Baade Freeman Mans Schroer
Baird Gagliardi Mathieu Scott
Basham Gire Murphy Tesanovich
Bogardus Goschka Olshove Thomas
Brater Hale Parks Varga
Brewer Hanley Price Vaughn
Brown Harder Profit Wallace
Callahan Hertel Prusi Wetters
Cherry Hood Quarles Willard
Ciaramitaro Kaza Rison Wojno
DeHart Kelly
In The Chair: DeHart
Rep. Basham moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
Rep. Gagliardi 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
House Bill No. 5056, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 12917.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 170 Yeas--64
Agee Dobronski Kilpatrick Quarles
Alley Emerson LaForge Rison
Anthony Frank Leland Rocca
Baade Freeman LeTarte Schauer
Baird Gagliardi Llewellyn Schermesser
Basham Gire Mans Schroer
Birkholz Goschka Martinez Scott
Bobier Griffin Mathieu Scranton
Bogardus Hale Middaugh Tesanovich
Brater Hammerstrom Murphy Thomas
Brewer Hanley Olshove Varga
Brown Harder Owen Vaughn
Callahan Hertel Parks Wallace
Cherry Hood Price Wetters
Ciaramitaro Jelinek Profit Willard
DeHart Kelly Prusi Wojno
Nays--40
Bankes Fitzgerald Jellema Oxender
Bodem Galloway Johnson Perricone
Brackenridge Geiger Kaza Raczkowski
Byl Gernaat Kukuk Rhead
Cassis Gilmer London Richner
Crissman Godchaux Lowe Sanborn
Cropsey Green McBryde Sikkema
Dalman Gustafson McNutt Voorhees
DeVuyst Horton Middleton Walberg
Dobb Jansen Nye Whyman
In The Chair: DeHart
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to require food service establishments to give notice of certain charges; and to prescribe penalties for a violation of this act.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
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Rep. Kaza, 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:
There is no need for a law to require small businesses to tell individuals how their charges are being distributed in restaurants.
A restaurant that charges fees or gratuities without informing customers in a forthright manner will not stay in business long. In a free market, consumers decide which restaurant they wish to patronize: those who charge gratuities or those establishments that do not. This bill is not needed."
Rep. London, 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:
Rep. Basham's HB 5056 (H-8), creates a free standing act that creates consumer notice requirement, but places the burden of enforcement on the local prosecutors to seek civil fines of $500 or $1,000 for repeat violations. This approach has several problems:
* While we appreciate the fact that the bill sponsor and committee chair have removed the local health inspectors' enforcement role from this bill, we don't believe that the local prosecutor should now be the enforcement entity. Local prosecutors should continue to focus their efforts on serious crime like: child molestation, child abuse, domestic abuse, drunken drivers, rape and murder. Like the public health inspectors, prosecutors arenot the appropriate officials for disputes over a bill at a restaurant.
* A fine of $500 dollars is the same as the fine for domestic abuse under this substitute. While we are in agreement that a restaurant's wait staff should receive all tips and gratuities earmarked to them by a restaurant patron, should the penalty imposed against an owner of a restaurant be the same as a fine against an individual guilty of domestic abuse? We do not think so, but that is exactly what this bill would do.
* The Attorney General, under the auspices of the Consumer Protection Act, is the appropriate enforcing agent for consumer protection issues like those identified in this bill. The Attorney General has a specialized unit dedicated to consumer protection, and enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act, where we think this bill should reside. This is not unlike the Attorney General Kelley's role in enforcing the Item Pricing Issue. Local prosecutors' limited resources should not be diverted from prosecuting serious violent crimes.
* Lastly, this bill does not afford individuals the ability to recover their damages. Instead, they must ask the prosecutor to bring suit, and then the $500 fine get retained by government. This is a typical democratic, 'government knows best' bill. Individuals should be able to recover their damages, plus reasonable attorney fees. People should get their money back; their money should not be siphoned off by government."
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 143.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to create a moratorium on new national, state, and local taxes on the Internet.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 73 of 1997, p. 1974.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Tax Policy on March 11, with substitute (H-1), consideration of which was postponed until March 12 under the rules.)
(For substitute, see House Journal No. 24, p. 429.)
The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Gubow moved to amend the resolution as follows:
1. Amend the title, line 1, after the second "to" by striking out the balance of the title and inserting "authorize the states to tax Internet sales.".
2. Amend the first Resolving clause, line 2, after "to" by striking out the balance of the clause and inserting "authorize the states to tax Internet sales; and be it further".
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Gubow,
Rep. Gagliardi moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 211.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to raise the cap on mortgage revenue bonds.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 11, p. 162.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development on March 12, consideration of which was postponed until March 17 under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 212.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the cap on low-income housing credits.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 11, p. 162.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development on March 12, consideration of which was postponed until March 17 under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Cassis moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
House Resolution No. 212.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the cap on low-income housing credits.
Whereas, Housing credits are the primary state-federal tool for making affordable rental housing available for low-income people. Since 1987, state agencies have allocated housing credits that have helped finance nearly 900,000 apartments for low-income families; and
Whereas, The cap on the amount of housing credits was set ten years ago. Over the past decade, less and less housing is becoming available. As a result of the impact of inflation, demand for this highly successful program exceeds supply by a three-to-one ratio; and
Whereas, The Congress of the United States is considering two bills that would rectify the problem of inadequate housing credits by adjusting the cap to reflect inflationary growth. These bills, H.R. 2990 and S. 1252, will reopen doors to more low-income housing. In Michigan, it is estimated that the legislation will result in enough credit authority to create another 1,000 units of much-needed housing. Another key to the bills is a provision to index the cap for housing credits to reflect inflationary change. This is an appropriate strategy to ensure the continuing availability of low-income housing; and
Whereas, The state would benefit from having further flexibility in administering the low-income housing credit to target areas of critical need in urban centers; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the cap on low-income housing credits; and be it further
Resolved, That we memorialize Congress to consider legislation that grants the states increased flexibility to use the low-income housing credit to target urban areas where affordable housing is needed most; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Cassis,
Rep. Gagliardi moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 223.
A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources to expand the scope and national marketing of the Michigan Natural Resources Magazine.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 370.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation on March 12, consideration of which was postponed until March 17 under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 88.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor to declare a state of disaster for the Ecorse Creek basin communities of Ecorse, Dearborn Heights, Allen Park, Inkster, Taylor, and Westland.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 370.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation on March 12, with substitute (H-1), consideration of which was postponed until March 17 under the rules.)
(For substitute, see House Journal No. 25, p. 448.)
The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) recommended by the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 717, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 1996 PA 576.
(The bill was passed on December 10, 1997, see House Journal No. 96, p. 2643; returned from the Senate per House request, motion made to reconsider the passage and motion postponed for the day on January 14, 1998, see House Journal No. 1, p. 12.)
The question being on the motion made previously by Rep. Gagliardi,
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 717, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 1996 PA 576.
(The bill was read a third time and passed on December 10, 1997, see House Journal No. 96, p. 2643; returned from the Senate per House request on January 14, 1998, see House Journal No. 1, p. 12, passage reconsidered on March 18, see today's Journal, p. 478.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Profit moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 19, after "DECEMBER 31," by striking out "1991" and inserting "1994".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Hood moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rep. Hertel be excused temporarily from today's session.
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. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19).
(The bill was received from the Senate on March 5, with substitute (S-2), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 10, see House Journal No. 22, p. 399.)
The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 171 Yeas--104
Agee Dobronski Kaza Prusi
Alley Emerson Kelly Quarles
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Raczkowski
Baade Frank LaForge Rhead
Baird Freeman Law Richner
Bankes Gagliardi Leland Rison
Basham Galloway LeTarte Rocca
Birkholz Geiger London Sanborn
Bobier Gernaat Lowe Schauer
Bodem Gilmer Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Gire Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Godchaux Mathieu Scott
Brater Goschka McBryde Scranton
Brewer Green McNutt Sikkema
Brown Gubow Middaugh Stallworth
Byl Gustafson Middleton Tesanovich
Callahan Hale Murphy Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Nye Varga
Cherry Hanley Olshove Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Harder Owen Voorhees
Crissman Hood Oxender Walberg
Cropsey Horton Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jansen Parks Wetters
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Jellema Price Willard
Dobb Johnson Profit Wojno
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
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. 4289, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 200, 201, 204, 204a, 207, 209, and 211a (MCL 750.200, 750.201, 750.204, 750.204a, 750.207, 750.209, and 750.211a) and by adding section 209a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(The bill was received from the Senate on March 17, with substitute (S-1) and title amendment, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 26, p. 465.)
The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Nye moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 20, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 1998." and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1), as amended, was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 172 Yeas--105
Agee Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley Frank Kukuk Quarles
Anthony Freeman LaForge Raczkowski
Baade Gagliardi Law Rhead
Baird Galloway Leland Richner
Basham Geiger LeTarte Rison
Birkholz Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca
Bobier Gilmer London Sanborn
Bodem Gire Lowe Schauer
Bogardus Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Brackenridge Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brater Green Mathieu Scott
Brewer Gubow McBryde Scranton
Brown Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Byl Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Callahan Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Cassis Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cherry Harder Nye Varga
Ciaramitaro Hood Olshove Vaughn
Crissman Horton Owen Voorhees
Cropsey Jansen Oxender Walberg
Dalman Jelinek Palamara Wallace
DeHart Jellema Parks Wetters
DeVuyst Johnson Perricone Whyman
Dobb Kaza Price Willard
Dobronski Kelly Profit Wojno
Emerson
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Cherry moved that Rep. Gagliardi be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 732, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 270, entitled "An act to provide for the release of certain information or data relating to health care research or education, health care entities, practitioners, or professions, or certain governmentally funded programs; to limit the liability with respect to the release of certain information or data; and to safeguard the confidential character of certain information or data," by amending section 1 (MCL 331.531), as amended by 1992 PA215.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 173 Yeas--105
Agee Emerson Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley Fitzgerald Kukuk Quarles
Anthony Frank LaForge Raczkowski
Baade Freeman Law Rhead
Baird Galloway Leland Richner
Bankes Geiger LeTarte Rison
Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca
Birkholz Gilmer London Sanborn
Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scott
Brater Gubow McBryde Scranton
Brewer Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Brown Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Byl Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Callahan Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cassis Harder Nye Varga
Cherry Hood Olshove Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Horton Owen Voorhees
Crissman Jansen Oxender Walberg
Cropsey Jelinek Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jellema Parks Wetters
DeHart Johnson Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Kaza Price Willard
Dobb Kelly Profit Wojno
Dobronski
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4251, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 1996 PA 574.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Gustafson moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 6, after "devices." by inserting "IF A REDUCED SPEED LIMIT IS ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, IN ADDITION TO THE SIGNS DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL ZONE AND THE SPEED LIMIT IN THE SCHOOL ZONE, THE LOCAL AUTHORITY SHALL DETERMINE, CONSISTENT WITH THE MICHIGAN MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, WHETHER TO PLACE REDUCED SPEED AHEAD WARNING SIGNS IN ADVANCE OF THE APPROACHING SCHOOL ZONE.".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving 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. 174 Yeas--86
Agee Fitzgerald Law Raczkowski
Alley Frank Leland Richner
Anthony Freeman LeTarte Rison
Baade Geiger London Rocca
Baird Gilmer Lowe Sanborn
Bankes Gire Mans Schauer
Basham Godchaux Martinez Schermesser
Birkholz Goschka Mathieu Schroer
Bobier Gubow McBryde Scott
Bodem Gustafson Middaugh Scranton
Bogardus Hale Nye Sikkema
Brater Hammerstrom Olshove Stallworth
Brewer Hanley Owen Tesanovich
Brown Harder Oxender Thomas
Callahan Hood Palamara Varga
Cassis Horton Parks Vaughn
Cherry Jansen Perricone Voorhees
Ciaramitaro Jellema Price Wallace
Dalman Kelly Profit Wetters
DeHart Kilpatrick Prusi Willard
Dobronski Kukuk Quarles Wojno
Emerson LaForge
Nays--17
Brackenridge Dobb Jelinek McNutt
Byl Galloway Johnson Middleton
Crissman Gernaat Kaza Rhead
Cropsey Green Llewellyn Walberg
DeVuyst
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Varga moved that her name be removed as sponsor of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Basham, Brater, Dalman, DeHart, Gire, Kelly, Law, Scott, Scranton, Varga, Vaughn and Voorhees were named co-sponsors of the bill.
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Rep. Johnson moved that Rep. Gilmer be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4983, entitled
A bill to provide for certain liens on certain marine property stored in marinas, boatyards, and marine repair facilities; to provide for the sale of certain property subject to a lien; to provide for the liability of certain persons; to provide for powers and duties of certain state departments; and to provide for the enforcement of this act.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 175 Yeas--99
Agee Emerson Kukuk Prusi
Alley Fitzgerald LaForge Raczkowski
Anthony Frank Law Rhead
Baade Freeman Leland Richner
Baird Galloway LeTarte Rison
Bankes Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Basham Gernaat London Sanborn
Birkholz Gire Lowe Schauer
Bobier Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Bodem Goschka Martinez Schroer
Bogardus Green Mathieu Scott
Brackenridge Gubow McBryde Scranton
Brater Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Brewer Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Brown Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Byl Hanley Murphy Thomas
Callahan Harder Nye Varga
Cassis Hood Olshove Vaughn
Cherry Horton Owen Voorhees
Crissman Jansen Oxender Walberg
Cropsey Jelinek Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jellema Parks Wetters
DeHart Johnson Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Kelly Price Wojno
Dobronski Kilpatrick Profit
Nays--1
Kaza
In The Chair: DeHart
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to provide for certain liens on certain marine property repair, service, or storage in marinas, boatyards, and marine repair facilities; to provide for the sale of certain property subject to a lien; to provide for the liability of certain persons; to provide for powers and duties of certain state departments; and to provide for the enforcement of this act.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4139, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 716 (MCL 257.716), as amended by 1980 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. 176 Yeas--101
Agee Dobronski Kelly Price
Alley Emerson Kilpatrick Profit
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Prusi
Baade Frank LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Freeman Law Rhead
Bankes Galloway Leland Richner
Basham Geiger LeTarte Rocca
Birkholz Gernaat Llewellyn Sanborn
Bobier Gire London Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Lowe Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Mans Schroer
Brackenridge Green Martinez Scott
Brater Gubow Mathieu Scranton
Brewer Gustafson McBryde Sikkema
Brown Hale McNutt Stallworth
Byl Hammerstrom Middaugh Tesanovich
Callahan Hanley Middleton Thomas
Cassis Harder Murphy Varga
Cherry Hood Nye Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Horton Olshove Voorhees
Crissman Jansen Owen Walberg
Cropsey Jelinek Oxender Wallace
Dalman Jellema Palamara Wetters
DeHart Johnson Parks Willard
DeVuyst Kaza Perricone Wojno
Dobb
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Baade, Birkholz, Bodem, DeHart, Gernaat, Gire, Hammerstrom, Jansen, Jellema, Johnson, Kaza, Kukuk, London, McBryde, Middaugh, Middleton, Owen, Scott and Vaughn were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 97, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 200, 201, 204, 204a, 207, 209, 210, and 211a (MCL 750.200, 750.201, 750.204, 750.204a, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, and 750.211a); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Nye moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, line 15, after "COMBUSTIBLE," by striking out the balance of the line through "COMPOUND" on line 19.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Nye moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, line 11, after "effect" by striking out the balance of the enacting section and inserting "July 1, 1998.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
Rep. Cherry 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. 97, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 200, 201, 204, 204a, 207, 209, 210, and 211a (MCL 750.200, 750.201, 750.204, 750.204a, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, and 750.211a); 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. 177 Yeas--103
Agee Dobronski Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley Emerson Kukuk Quarles
Anthony Fitzgerald LaForge Raczkowski
Baade Frank Law Rhead
Baird Freeman Leland Richner
Bankes Galloway LeTarte Rison
Basham Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Birkholz Gernaat London Sanborn
Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scott
Brater Gubow McBryde Scranton
Brewer Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Brown Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Byl Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Callahan Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cassis Harder Nye Varga
Cherry Hood Olshove Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Horton Owen Voorhees
Crissman Jansen Oxender Walberg
Cropsey Jelinek Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jellema Parks Wetters
DeHart Johnson Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Kaza Price Wojno
Dobb Kelly Profit
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill 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 therefor; 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 such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 204a, 207, 209, and 210 (MCL 750.204a, 750.207, 750.209, and 750.210); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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The Associate Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4366, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 427, entitled "Municipal employees retirement act of 1984," (MCL 38.1501 to 38.1555) by adding section 10b.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Public Retirement,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "OF" by inserting "EARLY".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gustafson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4367, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," (MCL 38.1 to 38.69) by adding section 19g.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Public Retirement,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "OF" by inserting "EARLY".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Mans moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4368, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled "Michigan legislative retirement system act," (MCL 38.1001 to 38.1080) by adding section 23f.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Public Retirement,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "OF" by inserting "EARLY".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4369, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 1996 PA 390.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Public Retirement,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 29, line 19, after "OF" by inserting "EARLY".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Brewer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 38, entitled
A bill to regulate benefits provided to certain public employee retirement system participants in this state; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain retirement systems, state departments, public officials, and public employees.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Public Retirement,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeHart moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "of" by inserting "early".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Cherry moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
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The Associate Speaker Pro Tempore called Acting Speaker DeHart to the Chair.
House Bill No. 5576, entitled
A bill to provide for the regulation of contracts between persons publicly performing or broadcasting copyrighted nondramatic musical works under certain circumstances; to provide for recognition of certain agents and employees of performing rights societies; to impose certain fees; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies and departments; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.
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,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Gernaat and Alley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, line 12, by striking out all of section 6 and inserting:
"Sec. 6. (1) A performing rights society shall issue a pocket card to each individual agent, employee, or representative doing business in this state. The pocket card shall include a photograph of the individual and state the name of the individual, the performing rights societies represented by that individual, and the effective date of the individual's relationship with the performing rights society or societies.
(2) A performing rights society doing business in this state shall maintain an electronic computer database of each of the society's individual agents, employees, representatives, or other persons doing business in this state. The performing rights society shall make available, in electronic form, a current list of the names of all of its individual agents, employees, representatives, and other persons doing business in this state.
(3) Upon request, any proprietor may review the list of a performing rights society's individual agents, employees, representatives, or other persons doing business in this state, in electronic form, through the department.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Alley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, line 25, after "within" by striking out "72 hours" and inserting "5 business days".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Alley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
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Rep. Cherry 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
Reps. Dobronski, LaForge, Freeman, DeHart, Kelly, Baird, Schermesser, Baade, Scott, Anthony, Profit, Martinez, Gire, Parks, Vaughn, Brackenridge, Cherry, Varga, Bodem, Kukuk, Gubow, Voorhees, Goschka, Wallace, Scranton, Raczkowski, Birkholz, Schauer, Bogardus, Kilpatrick, Murphy and Green offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 238.
A resolution proclaiming the week of March 30, 1998, - April 5, 1998, as Michigan Sleep Awareness Week.
Whereas, Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from 80 identified sleep disorders and another 20 to 30 million suffer intermittent sleep problems related to pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and other ailments each year. The overwhelming majority of sleep disorder sufferers remain undiagnosed and untreated. Two-thirds of adult Americans get far less sleep than the eight hours that doctors say we need to maintain proper alertness during the day; and
Whereas, Sleep-related disorders affect everyone, every race, socio-economic class and all ages. Over 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a treatable condition that occurs mostly in middle-aged adults and may affect African-Americans more than whites. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) claims the lives of over 3,000 infants each year and is the major cause of death in babies between one month and one year of age. Restless Legs Syndrome, a neurological disorder, affects about 5% of the population over age 65; and
Whereas, Americans today are chronically sleep-deprived. Over 63 million American adults suffer from moderate to severe levels of sleepiness. One in every two adults has trouble sleeping at one time or another and 12% of all Americans suffer from frequent insomnia. Sleepiness affects vigilance, reaction times, alertness, mood, hand-eye coordination, and the accuracy of short-term memory; and
Whereas, Numerous studies have concluded that the general public, policy makers and primary care physicians lack basic sleep knowledge which compromises the health and safety of all Americans. Half of the nation's business travelers suffer from insomnia and don't know how to combat the jet lag that affects their daytime performance. Medical students receive virtually no instruction in basic sleep science during their training; and
Whereas, Sleepiness, as a result of untreated disorders or sleep deprivation, has been identified as the cause of a growing number of on-the-job accidents. Over 25 million Americans have non-traditional work schedules that conflict with their biological clocks. An estimated 36 million Americans believe that sleeplessness negatively affects their performance at work. Fatigue was officially cited as a contributing factor in the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, the grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Prince William Sound, and the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster, among other industrial disasters; and
Whereas, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conservatively estimates that 100,000 motor vehicles crashes are caused by drowsy drivers each year. These crashes result in over 1,500 fatalities and 71,000 injuries. One-third of all Americans admit they have dozed off while driving. The National Transportation Safety Board estimates that 31% of all commercial driver fatalities and 58% of single-truck crashes are fatigue-related; and
Whereas, The economic impact of untreated sleep disorders and chronic sleepiness on society is devastating. Sleep deprivation is estimated to cost Americans over $100 billion annually in lost productivity, medical expenses, sick leave, and property and environmental damage; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we proclaim the week of March 30, 1998, - April 5, 1998, as Michigan Sleep Awareness Week and urge all the citizens of Michigan to recognize the dangers of untreated sleep disorders and the importance of proper sleep to their health, safety, and productivity; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Detroit Medical Center as evidence of our esteem.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Schermesser, Hanley, Kelly, Hale, DeHart, Wojno, Jelinek, Tesanovich, Profit, Raczkowski, LaForge, Goschka, Schauer, Parks, Mans and Ciaramitaro offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 239.
A resolution urging the Michigan Department of Transportation to rename a portion of Interstate 96 between Williamston Road and Okemos Road, Purple Heart Highway, in honor of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Whereas, With the recent reminder that the people of this state and nation have had of the vital role of military units in protecting our national interests, it is most appropriate to honor the brave men and women who have dedicated themselves to our liberty and the protection of our people here at home. The citizen soldiers of the Military Order of the Purple Heart most certainly epitomize this service and loyalty; and
Whereas, An appropriate indication of the respect that the people of this state have for the Military Order of the Purple Heart would be to rename a portion of the interstate highway located on Interstate 96 between Williamston Road and Okemos Road in honor of this esteemed military organization; and
Whereas, Naming roads, highways, bridges, buildings, and rest areas for individuals and groups is a traditional means of according respect. This tradition is especially important with regard to our children, many of whom first become acquainted with an organization because of a bridge, highway, building, or road. To name this section of highway in honor of our Military Order of the Purple Heart would call attention to the special debt that we all owe to these outstanding citizens; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we hereby urge the Michigan Department of Transportation to rename a portion of Interstate 96 between Williamston Road and Okemos Road, Purple Heart Highway, in honor of the outstanding men and women who comprise the Military Order of the Purple Heart; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Transportation Commission.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation, by Rep. Alley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4611, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 11510 (MCL 324.11510), as amended by 1996 PA 358.
With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 3, line 25, after "landfill" by inserting "THAT IS A NEW SITE OR A LATERAL EXTENSION OR VERTICAL EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING UNIT".
2. Amend page 3, line 26, by striking out "20,000 feet" and inserting "5 MILES".
3. Amend page 4, line 14, after "navigation." by inserting "THE MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A LANDFILL IF THE MICHIGAN AERONAUTICS COMMISSION IS CONSIDERING APPROVING A PLAN THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR A RUNWAY OR THE EXTENSION OF A RUNWAY WITHIN 5 MILES OF A LANDFILL".
The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4611 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Alley, Callahan, Anthony, Brater, Brown, LaForge, Mans, Schermesser, Wetters, Basham, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bodem, Byl, DeVuyst, McNutt, Walberg,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Alley, Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 18, 1998, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Alley, Callahan, Anthony, Brater, Brown, Kilpatrick, LaForge, Mans, Schermesser, Wetters, Basham, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bodem, Byl, DeVuyst, McNutt, Walberg,
Absent: Rep. McManus,
Excused: Rep. McManus.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5306, entitled
A bill to permit the establishment and maintenance of individual or family development accounts; to provide penalties and remedies; to provide for certain tax deductions; and to prescribe the requirements of and restrictions on individual or family development accounts.
With the recommendation that substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development not be adopted.
The committee further recommended that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitutes were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 5306 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Palamara, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5307, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development 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
HB 5307 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Palamara, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5308, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 9 (MCL 208.9), as amended by 1996 PA 347.
With the recommendation that substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development 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
HB 5308 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Palamara, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Joint Resolution BB, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 40 to article IX, to provide for revenue sharing distributions to counties, cities, villages, and townships.
With the recommendation that the joint resolution be adopted.
The joint resolution was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HJR BB To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Gubow, Hanley, Palamara, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Goschka,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Profit, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 18, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Gubow, Hanley, Palamara, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, March 12:
Senate Bill Nos. 998 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1008
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, March 16:
Senate Bill Nos. 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013
Senate Joint Resolution Q
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, March 18:
Senate Bill Nos. 184 700 866 874 945 1007
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, March 18:
House Bill Nos. 5691 5692 5693 5694 5695 5696 5697 5698 5699 5700 5701 5702 5703
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been approved and signed by the Governor:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 828 - Public Act No. 18
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 352 - Public Act No. 20
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 353 - Public Act No. 21
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 355 - Public Act No. 22
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 357 - Public Act No. 23
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 358 - Public Act No. 24
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 359 - Public Act No. 25
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 360 - Public Act No. 26
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, March 16, for his approval of the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 714 at 3:13 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 382 at 3:15 p.m.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5704, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 8a (MCL 211.8a), as added by 1994 PA 96.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5705, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by repealing section 39 (MCL 211.39).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5706, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending sections 2, 5, 10, and 10a (MCL 432.102, 432.105, 432.110, and 432.110a), as amended by 1981 PA 229.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
Rep. Law moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35 p.m.
Acting Speaker DeHart declared the House adjourned until Thursday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m.
MARY KAY SCULLION
Clerk of the House of Representatives.