No. 79
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
89th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 1998
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 2, 1998.
2:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Associate Speaker Pro Tempore.
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--excused
Cropsey--present
Curtis--present
Dalman--present
DeHart--present
DeVuyst--present
Dobb--present
Dobronski--present
Emerson--e/d/s
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--absent
Gubow--present
Gustafson--present
Hale--present
Hammerstrom--present
Hanley--present
Harder--present
Hertel--absent
Horton--present
Jansen--present
Jelinek--present
Jellema--present
Johnson--present
Kaza--present
Kelly--excused
Kilpatrick--e/d/s
Kukuk--present
LaForge--present
Law--present
Leland--present
LeTarte--present
Llewellyn--present
London--present
Lowe--present
Mans--e/d/s
Martinez--present
Mathieu--present
McBryde--present
McManus--present
McNutt--present
Middaugh--present
Middleton--present
Nye--present
Olshove--present
Owen--present
Oxender--present
Palamara--excused
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--excused
Schroer--present
Scott--present
Scranton--present
Sikkema--present
Stallworth--e/d/s
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. David Galloway, from the 44th District, offered the following invocation:
"Dear Lord, we thank you that we can be here today to serve You and also the citizens of the State of Michigan. Give us the wisdom to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. Amen."
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Rep. Dobronski moved that Reps. Schermesser and Kelly be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. Crissman be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Notices
December 2, 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
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4895, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204f.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 1, with substitute (S-1), 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.2416.)
The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. Brown moved to substitute (H-1) the Senate substitute (S-1).
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the Senate substitute (S-1), as substituted (H-1),
The Senate substitute (S-1), as substituted (H-1), was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 986 Yeas--97
Agee Dobb Johnson Profit
Alley Dobronski Kaza Prusi
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Quarles
Baade Frank LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Freeman Law Rhead
Bankes Gagliardi Leland Richner
Basham Galloway LeTarte Rison
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Bobier Gernaat London Sanborn
Bodem Gilmer Lowe Schauer
Bogardus Gire Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Godchaux Mathieu Scott
Brater Goschka McBryde Scranton
Brewer Green McManus Sikkema
Brown Gubow McNutt Tesanovich
Byl Gustafson Middaugh Thomas
Callahan Hale Middleton Varga
Cassis Hammerstrom Nye Vaughn
Cherry Hanley Olshove Voorhees
Ciaramitaro Harder Owen Walberg
Cropsey Horton Oxender Wetters
Curtis Jansen Parks Whyman
Dalman Jelinek Perricone Willard
DeHart Jellema Price Wojno
DeVuyst
Nays--0
In The Chair: Gire
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 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 204g.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
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The Associate Speaker Pro Tempore called Acting Speaker DeHart the Chair.
Reps. Mans and Emerson entered the House Chambers.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1096, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9f.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 987 Yeas--86
Alley Fitzgerald Kukuk Price
Anthony Frank Law Profit
Baade Gagliardi Leland Quarles
Baird Galloway LeTarte Raczkowski
Bankes Geiger Llewellyn Rhead
Basham Gernaat London Richner
Birkholz Gilmer Lowe Rison
Bobier Godchaux Mans Rocca
Bodem Goschka Martinez Sanborn
Bogardus Green Mathieu Schauer
Brater Gubow McBryde Scott
Brown Gustafson McManus Scranton
Byl Hale McNutt Sikkema
Cassis Hammerstrom Middaugh Tesanovich
Cherry Hanley Middleton Thomas
Cropsey Harder Nye Varga
Curtis Horton Olshove Vaughn
Dalman Jansen Owen Voorhees
DeHart Jelinek Oxender Walberg
DeVuyst Jellema Parks Wallace
Dobb Johnson Perricone Whyman
Dobronski Kaza
Nays--11
Callahan Freeman Prusi Willard
Ciaramitaro Gire Schroer Wojno
Emerson LaForge Wetters
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 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes thereon, and for the collection of taxes levied; making such taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection therewith; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts in anywise contravening any of the provisions of this act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9g.
The motion prevailed.
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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Reps. Kilpatrick and Stallworth entered the House Chambers.
House Bill No. 5983, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," by amending section 14 (MCL 205.314), as amended by 1994 PA 307.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 988 Yeas--97
Agee Emerson Kilpatrick Profit
Alley Fitzgerald Kukuk Prusi
Anthony Frank LaForge Quarles
Baade Freeman Law Raczkowski
Baird Galloway Leland Rhead
Bankes Geiger LeTarte Richner
Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rison
Birkholz Gilmer London Rocca
Bobier Gire Lowe Sanborn
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schauer
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scott
Brater Gubow McBryde Sikkema
Brown Gustafson McManus Stallworth
Byl Hale McNutt Tesanovich
Callahan Hammerstrom Middaugh Thomas
Cassis Hanley Middleton Vaughn
Cherry Harder Nye Voorhees
Ciaramitaro Horton Olshove Walberg
Curtis Jansen Owen Wallace
Dalman Jelinek Oxender Wetters
DeHart Jellema Parks Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Perricone Willard
Dobb Kaza Price Wojno
Dobronski
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5984, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 989 Yeas--100
Agee Dobronski Kaza Profit
Alley Emerson Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Quarles
Baade Frank LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Freeman Law Rhead
Bankes Gagliardi Leland Richner
Basham Galloway LeTarte Rison
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Bodem Gernaat London Sanborn
Bogardus Gilmer Lowe Schauer
Brackenridge Gire Mans Schroer
Brater Godchaux Martinez Scott
Brewer Goschka Mathieu Scranton
Brown Green McBryde Sikkema
Byl Gubow McManus Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson McNutt Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Middaugh Thomas
Cherry Hammerstrom Middleton Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Hanley Nye Voorhees
Cropsey Harder Olshove Walberg
Curtis Horton Owen Wallace
Dalman Jansen Oxender Wetters
DeHart Jelinek Parks Whyman
DeVuyst Jellema Perricone Willard
Dobb Johnson Price Wojno
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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. Gagliardi moved that Rep. Mans be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5985, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled "An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes," (MCL 205.301 to 205.317) by adding section 14a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 990 Yeas--99
Agee Dobronski Kaza Quarles
Alley Emerson Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Rhead
Baade Frank LaForge Richner
Baird Freeman Law Rison
Bankes Gagliardi Leland Rocca
Basham Galloway LeTarte Sanborn
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Schauer
Bobier Gernaat London Schroer
Bodem Gilmer Lowe Scott
Bogardus Gire Martinez Scranton
Brackenridge Godchaux Mathieu Sikkema
Brater Goschka McBryde Stallworth
Brewer Green McManus Tesanovich
Brown Gubow McNutt Thomas
Byl Gustafson Middaugh Varga
Callahan Hale Middleton Vaughn
Cassis Hammerstrom Nye Voorhees
Cherry Hanley Olshove Walberg
Cropsey Harder Owen Wallace
Curtis Horton Oxender Wetters
Dalman Jansen Parks Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Price Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Profit Wojno
Dobb Johnson Prusi
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5606, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1224 (MCL 500.1224), as amended by 1981 PA 1.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 991 Yeas--96
Alley Emerson Kaza Prusi
Anthony Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Quarles
Baade Frank Kukuk Raczkowski
Baird Freeman LaForge Rhead
Bankes Gagliardi Law Richner
Basham Galloway Leland Rison
Birkholz Geiger LeTarte Rocca
Bobier Gernaat Llewellyn Sanborn
Bodem Gilmer London Schauer
Bogardus Gire Lowe Schroer
Brackenridge Godchaux Martinez Scott
Brater Goschka Mathieu Scranton
Brown Green McBryde Sikkema
Byl Gubow McManus Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson McNutt Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Middaugh Thomas
Cherry Hammerstrom Middleton Varga
Cropsey Hanley Olshove Vaughn
Curtis Harder Owen Walberg
Dalman Horton Oxender Wallace
DeHart Jansen Parks Wetters
DeVuyst Jelinek Perricone Whyman
Dobb Jellema Price Willard
Dobronski Johnson Profit Wojno
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5637, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan freedom trail commission; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, commissions, and officers.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 1, with substitute (S-2) and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2417.)
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. 992 Yeas--97
Agee Dobronski Kaza Profit
Alley Emerson Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Quarles
Baade Frank LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Freeman Law Rhead
Bankes Gagliardi Leland Richner
Basham Galloway LeTarte Rison
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Bodem Gernaat London Sanborn
Bogardus Gilmer Lowe Schauer
Brackenridge Gire Martinez Schroer
Brater Godchaux Mathieu Scranton
Brewer Goschka McBryde Sikkema
Brown Green McManus Stallworth
Byl Gubow McNutt Tesanovich
Callahan Gustafson Middaugh Thomas
Cassis Hale Middleton Vaughn
Cherry Hammerstrom Nye Voorhees
Ciaramitaro Hanley Olshove Walberg
Cropsey Harder Owen Wallace
Curtis Horton Oxender Wetters
Dalman Jansen Parks Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Price Wojno
Dobb
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5692, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3020 (MCL 500.3020), as amended by 1996 PA 77.
(The bill was received from the Senate on December 1, with substitute (S-1), 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.2417.)
The question being on concurring in the adoption of the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 993 Yeas--95
Agee Dobronski Kaza Quarles
Alley Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Anthony Frank Kukuk Rhead
Baade Freeman LaForge Richner
Baird Gagliardi Law Rocca
Basham Galloway Leland Sanborn
Birkholz Geiger LeTarte Schauer
Bobier Gernaat Llewellyn Schroer
Bodem Gilmer London Scott
Bogardus Gire Lowe Scranton
Brackenridge Godchaux Martinez Sikkema
Brater Goschka McBryde Stallworth
Brewer Green McManus Tesanovich
Brown Gubow McNutt Thomas
Callahan Gustafson Middaugh Varga
Cassis Hale Middleton Vaughn
Cherry Hammerstrom Olshove Voorhees
Ciaramitaro Hanley Owen Walberg
Cropsey Harder Oxender Wallace
Curtis Horton Parks Wetters
Dalman Jansen Perricone Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Price Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Profit Wojno
Dobb Johnson Prusi
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.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5726, entitled
A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to disclose certain information to certain consumers without charge; and to provide for certain remedies and penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 994 Yeas--71
Agee Ciaramitaro Hanley Prusi
Alley Cropsey Harder Quarles
Anthony Curtis Johnson Raczkowski
Baade Dalman Kilpatrick Sanborn
Baird DeHart Kukuk Schauer
Bankes DeVuyst Law Scott
Basham Dobb Leland Stallworth
Birkholz Dobronski Llewellyn Tesanovich
Bobier Fitzgerald Lowe Thomas
Bodem Frank Martinez Varga
Bogardus Freeman Mathieu Vaughn
Brater Gagliardi McManus Walberg
Brewer Gilmer Olshove Wallace
Brown Gire Owen Wetters
Byl Goschka Oxender Whyman
Callahan Gubow Parks Willard
Cassis Hale Perricone Wojno
Cherry Hammerstrom Price
Nays--26
Brackenridge Jansen McBryde Rhead
Galloway Jelinek McNutt Richner
Geiger Jellema Middaugh Schroer
Gernaat Kaza Middleton Scranton
Godchaux LaForge Nye Sikkema
Green LeTarte Profit Voorhees
Horton London
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 impose certain remedies and penalties for violation of the consumer reporting agency disclosure act.
The motion prevailed.
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.
House Bill No. 5885, entitled
A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to disclose certain information to certain consumers without charge; and to provide for certain remedies and penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 995 Yeas--68
Agee Cherry Hammerstrom Parks
Alley Ciaramitaro Hanley Price
Anthony Cropsey Harder Prusi
Baade Curtis Jellema Quarles
Baird Dalman Johnson Raczkowski
Bankes DeHart Kilpatrick Rocca
Basham Dobb Kukuk Schauer
Birkholz Dobronski LaForge Scott
Bobier Fitzgerald Leland Stallworth
Bodem Frank Llewellyn Tesanovich
Bogardus Freeman Lowe Thomas
Brater Gagliardi Martinez Vaughn
Brewer Gilmer Mathieu Wallace
Brown Gire McManus Wetters
Byl Goschka Olshove Whyman
Callahan Gubow Owen Willard
Cassis Hale Oxender Wojno
Nays--29
Brackenridge Horton McNutt Richner
DeVuyst Jansen Middaugh Sanborn
Galloway Jelinek Middleton Schroer
Geiger Kaza Nye Scranton
Gernaat LeTarte Perricone Sikkema
Godchaux London Profit Voorhees
Green McBryde Rhead Walberg
Gustafson
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 certain consumer reporting agencies to disclose certain information to certain consumers without charge.
The motion prevailed.
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.
House Bill No. 6064, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, and 31 (MCL 431.310, 431.312, 431.316, 431.320, 431.330, and 431.331), section 20 as amended by 1997 PA 73.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 996 Yeas--94
Agee Dobb Kaza Quarles
Alley Dobronski Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Anthony Fitzgerald Kukuk Rhead
Baade Frank Law Richner
Baird Freeman Leland Rison
Bankes Gagliardi LeTarte Rocca
Birkholz Galloway Llewellyn Sanborn
Bobier Geiger London Schauer
Bodem Gernaat Lowe Schroer
Bogardus Gilmer Mathieu Scott
Brackenridge Gire McBryde Scranton
Brater Godchaux McManus Sikkema
Brewer Goschka McNutt Stallworth
Brown Green Middaugh Tesanovich
Byl Gubow Middleton Thomas
Callahan Gustafson Nye Vaughn
Cassis Hale Olshove Voorhees
Cherry Hammerstrom Oxender Walberg
Ciaramitaro Harder Parks Wallace
Cropsey Horton Perricone Wetters
Curtis Jansen Price Whyman
Dalman Jelinek Profit Willard
DeHart Jellema Prusi Wojno
DeVuyst Johnson
Nays--0
In The Chair: DeHart
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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. LaForge asked and obtained a temporary excuse from today's session.
Rep. Wetters asked and obtained an excuse from the balance of today's session.
Senate Bill No. 1283, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36505 (MCL 324.36505), as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 40107a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 997 Yeas--92
Agee Dobronski Kaza Prusi
Alley Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Quarles
Anthony Frank Kukuk Raczkowski
Baade Freeman LaForge Rhead
Basham Gagliardi Law Richner
Birkholz Galloway Leland Rison
Bobier Geiger Llewellyn Rocca
Bodem Gernaat London Sanborn
Bogardus Gilmer Lowe Schauer
Brackenridge Gire Mathieu Schroer
Brater Godchaux McBryde Scott
Brewer Goschka McManus Scranton
Brown Green McNutt Sikkema
Byl Gubow Middaugh Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson Middleton Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Nye Thomas
Cherry Hammerstrom Olshove Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Hanley Owen Voorhees
Curtis Harder Oxender Walberg
Dalman Horton Parks Wallace
DeHart Jansen Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Jelinek Price Willard
Dobb Johnson Profit Wojno
Nays--4
Baird Jellema LeTarte Martinez
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 1994 PA 451, entitled "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 prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 36505 (MCL 324.36505), as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 40107a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 1021, entitled
A bill to repeal local acts prohibiting or restricting Sunday hunting.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Callahan moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, following line 5, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. (1) This act does not take effect unless submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of Macomb county and approved by a majority of the electors voting on the question. The question of approval of this act may be submitted to the qualified electors of Macomb county at the next regular election to be held not less than 60 days after the effective date of this act, or at a special election called for that purpose by the county board of commissioners of Macomb county. If submitted, the question shall be submitted in substantially the following form:
"Shall 1998 Local Act ____, which would repeal 1947 LA 9 and therefore would permit hunting, on Sunday, for game animals and game birds in the county of Macomb, be adopted?
Yes ( )
No ( )".
(2) If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question vote in favor of the adoption of this act, the repeal of the act to prevent hunting, on Sunday, for game animals and game birds in the county of Macomb, 1947 LA 9, becomes effective 10 days following the certification of the election results.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving 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.
House Bill No. 6285, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8807 (MCL 324.8807), as added by 1998 PA 287, and by adding section 8807a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation (for amendment, see House Journal No. 77, p. 2352),
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Alley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 13, after "IMPAIRMENTS" by inserting "AND INVESTIGATIONS TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES".
2. Amend page 3, line 12, after "TO" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting "$10,000,000.00".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Tesanovich moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out "AS FOLLOWS" and inserting a comma and "upon appropriation, for any of the following".
2. Amend page 2, line 8, by striking out "UP TO $20,000,000.00 FOR".
3. Amend page 2, line 17, after "(b)" by striking out the balance of the line through the first "FOR" on line 18.
4. Amend page 2, line 22, after "(c)" by striking out the balance of the line through "FOR" on line 23.
5. Amend page 3, line 3, after "(d)" by striking out the balance of the line through "FOR" on line 4.
6. Amend page 3, line 9, after "(E)" by striking out "UP TO $10,000,000.00 FOR".
7. Amend page 3, line 12, after "(F)" by striking out "UP TO $10,000,000.00 FOR".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Callahan 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. Callahan moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-1) offered by Rep. Callahan,
Rep. Callahan moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 6287, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1304, 1310, 1312, 1313, 1332, 1375, and 1376 (MCL 600.1304, 600.1310, 600.1312, 600.1313, 600.1332, 600.1375, and 600.1376), sections 1304, 1310, 1312, 1375, and 1376 as amended by 1986 PA 104.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Wallace 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. 5103, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 24 (MCL 120.102, 120.103, 120.104, 120.105, 120.106, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.111, 120.112, 120.113, 120.114, 120.115, 120.116, 120.118, 120.123, and 120.124), sections 14 and 18 as amended by 1983 PA 23 and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Marine Affairs and Port Development,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kilpatrick 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. 6260, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 4l (MCL 117.4l), as amended by 1996 PA 44.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Affairs (for amendment, see House Journal No. 78, p. 2412),
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Varga 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. 6271, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 811, 916, and 1113 (MCL 436.1811, 436.1916, and 436.2113).
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 Affairs,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Varga moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Gagliardi moved that House Bill No. 5103 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5103, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 24 (MCL 120.102, 120.103, 120.104, 120.105, 120.106, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.111, 120.112, 120.113, 120.114, 120.115, 120.116, 120.118, 120.123, and 120.124), sections 14 and 18 as amended by 1983 PA 23 and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 998 Yeas--74
Agee DeHart Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley DeVuyst LaForge Quarles
Anthony Dobronski Law Raczkowski
Baade Fitzgerald Leland Rhead
Baird Frank LeTarte Richner
Bankes Freeman Llewellyn Rison
Basham Gagliardi Mans Rocca
Bobier Galloway Martinez Schauer
Bodem Geiger Mathieu Schroer
Bogardus Gilmer McManus Scott
Brater Gire McNutt Scranton
Brewer Godchaux Middaugh Stallworth
Brown Gubow Olshove Tesanovich
Callahan Hale Owen Thomas
Cassis Hanley Oxender Varga
Cherry Harder Parks Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Jelinek Price Willard
Curtis Jellema Profit Wojno
Dalman Johnson
Nays--25
Birkholz Green Kukuk Perricone
Brackenridge Gustafson London Sanborn
Byl Hammerstrom Lowe Sikkema
Cropsey Horton McBryde Voorhees
Dobb Jansen Middleton Walberg
Gernaat Kaza Nye Whyman
Goschka
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 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending section 5 (MCL 120.105).
The motion prevailed.
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.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that House Bill No. 6260 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6260, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 4l (MCL 117.4l), as amended by 1996 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. 999 Yeas--69
Agee Curtis Harder Parks
Alley DeHart Jelinek Price
Anthony Dobb Johnson Prusi
Baade Dobronski Kilpatrick Quarles
Baird Fitzgerald Kukuk Raczkowski
Bankes Frank LaForge Richner
Basham Freeman Law Rison
Bobier Gagliardi Llewellyn Rocca
Bodem Galloway Martinez Sanborn
Bogardus Geiger Mathieu Schauer
Brackenridge Gilmer McBryde Scott
Brater Gire McManus Scranton
Brewer Godchaux McNutt Tesanovich
Brown Gubow Middaugh Thomas
Callahan Gustafson Olshove Varga
Cassis Hale Owen Vaughn
Cherry Hanley Oxender Wojno
Ciaramitaro
Nays--25
Birkholz Green LeTarte Schroer
Byl Hammerstrom London Sikkema
Cropsey Horton Lowe Voorhees
Dalman Jansen Mans Walberg
DeVuyst Jellema Middleton Whyman
Gernaat Kaza Nye Willard
Goschka
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 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending sections 4l, 5i, and 35a (MCL 117.4l, 117.5i, and 117.35a), section 4l as amended by 1996 PA 44 and section 5i as added by 1994 PA 431.
The motion prevailed.
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. Hammerstrom moved that Reps. Perricone and Rhead be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that House Bill No. 6271 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6271, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 811, 916, and 1113 (MCL 436.1811, 436.1916, and 436.2113).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 1000 Yeas--74
Agee Curtis Harder Parks
Alley DeHart Jelinek Price
Anthony Dobb Johnson Profit
Baade Dobronski Kukuk Prusi
Baird Emerson LaForge Quarles
Bankes Fitzgerald Law Raczkowski
Basham Frank Leland Richner
Birkholz Freeman Llewellyn Rison
Bobier Gagliardi Mans Rocca
Bodem Galloway Martinez Sanborn
Bogardus Geiger Mathieu Schauer
Brackenridge Gilmer McBryde Scott
Brater Gire McManus Scranton
Brewer Godchaux McNutt Stallworth
Brown Gubow Middaugh Tesanovich
Callahan Gustafson Olshove Varga
Cassis Hale Owen Vaughn
Cherry Hammerstrom Oxender Wojno
Ciaramitaro Hanley
Nays--21
Byl Horton London Sikkema
Cropsey Jansen Lowe Voorhees
Dalman Jellema Middleton Walberg
DeVuyst Kaza Nye Whyman
Goschka LeTarte Schroer Willard
Green
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 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 205, 501, 513, 522, 531, 533, 811, 903, and 1113 (MCL 436.1205, 436.1501, 436.1513, 436.1522, 436.1531, 436.1533, 436.1811, 436.1903, and 436.2113), section 522 as added and section 531 as amended by 1998 PA 282.
The motion prevailed.
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. Gagliardi 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
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 100.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of State Police Two-Way Radio System and Microwave Backbone System Phase II.
Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board, the Attorney General, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the Journal, before land owned by the State of Michigan (the "State") may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the "Authority"); and
Whereas, The sites for Phase II of the Department of State Police Two-Way Radio System and Microwave Backbone System are located in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Ionia, Isabella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Saginaw, St. Joseph, and VanBuren Counties. The sites and related equipment (the "Facilities") are currently owned by the State; and
Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the Journal, before the State may enter into a lease with the Authority on a showing of a public purpose; and
Whereas, Providing facilities and equipment to be used by the State pursuant to a lease for Facilities is a recognized public purpose; and
Whereas, A lease between the Authority and the State has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facilities by the Authority to the State (the "Lease"); and
Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has, by communication dated November 5, 1998, which communication is available and filed with the Secretary of the Senate, furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the total cost of the Department of State Police Two-Way Radio System and Microwave Backbone System Phase II consisting of the Facilities shall not exceed $42,660,808, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facilities, if any, of which not more than $42,660,808, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facilities, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature approves the Authority acquiring the Facilities and leasing them to the State and determines that the leasing of the Facilities from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the annual amounts of "True Rental" for the Facilities shall not be less than $5,025,023 and not more than $10,263,528 as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of true rental was based, which amount shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the Lease is approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further
Resolved, That, by approving the Lease between the State and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, and the State Budget Director.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4396, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513).
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. 6069, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 1996 PA 435.
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. 4232, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 1995 PA 225, and by adding sections 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, and 9a.
The Senate has substituted (S-5) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-5), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 2, 5, 7, and 18 (MCL 722.622, 722.625, 722.627, and 722.638), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 581, section 5 as amended by 1994 PA 393, and section 7 as amended and section 18 as added by 1997 PA 168, and by adding sections 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g, 7h, 7i, and 9a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5254, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as amended by 1996 PA 133.
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 1994 PA 451, entitled "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 prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as amended by 1998 PA 117.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5278, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 509 (MCL 324.509).
The Senate has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "No." by striking out "727" and inserting "728".
The Senate has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 774, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 87, entitled "An act regarding warranties on new motor vehicles; to require certain repairs thereto; and to provide remedies for the failure to repair such vehicles," by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 257.1406 and 257.1408).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection.
Senate Bill No. 1143, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 35105 (MCL 324.35105), as amended by 1996 PA 290.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.
Senate Bill No. 1150, entitled
A bill to require the attorney general to take legal action to challenge any federal mandate for the state to obtain or disclose an individual's social security number for purposes unrelated to social security or federal taxation.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Scott, Parks, Dobronski, Galloway, Freeman, Schauer, Jellema, Baird, Tesanovich, Bogardus, Vaughn, Profit, Goschka, Price, Thomas, Hale, Jansen, Cherry, Gire, Llewellyn, Jelinek, London, LaForge, Harder, Quarles, Bodem, Birkholz and Brater offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 458.
A resolution celebrating Keller L. Coleman's 53 years of faithfulness to the Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church.
Whereas, It is with great respect that we offer tribute to honor Keller L. Coleman, Jr., a man who has been a member of the great Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church for 53 years. We take pride and pleasure by joining with Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church to salute his good works; and
Whereas, Brother Coleman was born September 9, 1932, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and journeyed to Detroit in 1943 where he worked for the Wayne County Road Commission for 40 years. Mr. Coleman retired from the commission, but he had "a little talk with Jesus" and was told that his work was not done; and
Whereas, Keller L. Coleman, Jr. continues to do the Lords business. He served as Sunday School Superintendent for 26 glorious years and was a faithful worker with the youth department and the senior citizens group. Brother Coleman further served as church clerk, secretary, and trustee as well as chairman of various committees, and church annual days. As his church members say: "he is just an all around loyal and faithful member". Keller is currently serving as Trustee (Emeritus); and
Whereas, Keller Coleman is "President Emeritus" of the Metropolitan District Congress of Christian Education, wherehe served faithfully for 17 years. Additionally, he served in the State and National Congress. Brother Coleman has touched so many lives with his concern, care, gentleness, love for family, friends, young people, community, and his God; and
Whereas, Brother Coleman enjoys his two children, Pauline Coleman-Bray and Kelsey Coleman, who has blessed Grandpa Coleman with ten grandchildren. With his love for youth, we know his grandchildren respect and love him. We also know that Brenda Coleman, his loving wife, stands beside him to assist Keller in his walk with Christ Jesus; and
Whereas, We join the appreciation program and reception celebration for Brother Keller L. Coleman, Jr. on Sunday, December 6, 1998, 4 pm, at the Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church, and pray that it is blessed, and reflects the kind of life he has lead all these years. Today is your day to be lifted up! Enjoy and "Let Your Light Shine!"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we salute Keller L. Coleman, Jr. on his very special day of recognition; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be presented to brother Coleman and his family as evidence of our respect and admiration.
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. Thomas, Dobronski, Gilmer, Scranton, Dalman, Freeman, Schroer, Schauer, Jellema, Hammerstrom, Baird, Tesanovich, Bogardus, Vaughn, Willard, Profit, Price, Hale, Jansen, Cherry, Gire, Scott, Parks, Ciaramitaro, Llewellyn, Jelinek, London, LaForge, Harder, Quarles, Bodem, Birkholz, Brater and Richner offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 459.
A resolution offered as a memorial for Judge Myron Wahls.
Whereas, With deep appreciation for the legacy of service he has left in this state, we honor the memory of Myron Wahls. Through his two decades as a Michigan Court of Appeals and Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, Judge Wahls set standards of commitment and service that will long strengthen our state. We offer our condolences to his beloved family on his passing; and
Whereas, Myron Wahls came to Michigan as a young man. He graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1950. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1955 and a law degree from Northwestern University in 1961. In 1988, he earned a master of law degree from the University of Virginia. In 1964, he joined the law firm that eventually became Keith, Conyers, Anderson, Brown, Wahls, Baltimore & Stephens; and
Whereas, Governor William Milliken appointed Myron Wahls a Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, a position he served from 1975 to 1982; and
Whereas, Following his distinguished work in Wayne County, Judge Wahls was appointed by Governor Milliken to the Michigan Court of Appeals in 1982. In this demanding position he channeled his talents and principles to bring justice to the disenfranchised as well as a sense of fairness and dedication to the people of the State of Michigan; and
Whereas, Public service was a major focus of Judge Wahls' life, his livelihood was jazz music. In 1988, he toured Europe with jazz great Lionel Hampton. In 1997, Judge Wahls released a jazz recording titled, "You Be the Judge", whose proceeds benefit the Josephine Ford Cancer Center at Henry Ford Hospital. Clearly, Myron Wahls gave gifts to the State of Michigan and the City of Detroit that will never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute in memory of Judge Myron Wahls; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Judge Wahls' beloved wife Shirleyan Chennault and their entire family as evidence of our condolences.
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.
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 479, Reps.Profit, Palamara and Hammerstrom.
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, Friday, November 13:
Senate Bill Nos. 1358 1359 1360 1361 1363
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, November 16:
Senate Bill Nos. 1364 1365 1366 1367 1368 1369 1370
Senate Joint Resolution S
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, December 2:
Senate Bill Nos. 1046 1196 1197
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Auditor General was received and read:
November 20, 1998
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the
Bureau of Urban and Public Transportation
Michigan Department of Transportation
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communication was referred to the Clerk and the accompanying report referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Bogardus and Hanley introduced
House Bill No. 6310, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 93, entitled "Michigan right to farm act," by amending sections 2 and 3a (MCL 286.472 and 286.473a), section 2 as amended and section 3a as added by 1995 PA 94.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Rep. Whyman introduced
House Bill No. 6311, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 1996 PA 214.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Whyman introduced
House Bill No. 6312, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 266.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Whyman introduced
House Bill No. 6313, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 509u (MCL 168.509u), as added by 1994 PA 441.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Rep. Whyman introduced
House Bill No. 6314, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms possessed in violation of this act; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.426), as amended by 1994 PA 338.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4539, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 1994 PA 345.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4539 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Vaughn, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Law, McNutt,
Nays: Reps. Willard, Fitzgerald, Richner.
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5137, entitled
A bill to provide for access to the law enforcement information network by certain fire service agencies under certain circumstances; and to provide for certain civil remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) 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 5137 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Nye, Dalman, Law, McNutt,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wallace, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Vaughn, Willard, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, Law, McNutt, Richner,
Absent: Reps. Curtis, Wojno,
Excused: Reps. Curtis, Wojno.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5391, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 284, entitled "City income tax act," by amending section 13 of chapter 2 (MCL 141.613), as amended by 1988 PA 216.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) 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 5391 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Whyman,
Nays: Rep. Middleton.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5735, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
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
HB 5735 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Hanley, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5979, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 260 (MCL 206.260), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 5979 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6018, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 5 (MCL 205.95).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 6018 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6019, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 15 (MCL 205.65), as amended by 1993 PA 325.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 6019 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6251, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 205.56), as amended by 1998 PA 265.
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
HB 6251 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Agee, Freeman, Hanley, Wetters, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 428, entitled
A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled "Township and village public improvement and public service act," by amending section 4 (MCL 41.414), as amended by 1989 PA 82.
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
SB 428 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wallace, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 429, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 44c.
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
SB 429 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wallace, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 430, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled "An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds," by amending sections 5 and 15b (MCL 41.725 and 41.735b), section 5 as amended by 1986 PA 180.
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
SB 430 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wallace, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 432, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 41.801), as amended by 1989 PA81.
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
SB 432 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wallace, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 872, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish a revenue division of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to create the position and to define the powers and duties of the state commissioner of revenue; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 1993 PA 13, and by adding section 30c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 872 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1038, 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 the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 4, line 26, after "UNDER" by striking out "THIS".
The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 1038 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Agee, Freeman, Hanley, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1357, entitled
A bill to amend 1952 PA 175, entitled "An act to authorize incorporated cities and villages to borrow money and issue bonds in anticipation of future payments from the motor vehicle highway fund, for any purpose or purposes for which said funds may be used and for the purpose of refunding such bonds; authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the issuing city or village, upon proper resolution of its governing body, as additional security for the payment of said bonds; and to prescribe procedures and conditions relative to the issuance of such bonds," by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 247.701 and 247.704), section 1 as amended by 1983 PA 117 and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 125.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 1357 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Agee, Freeman, Hanley, Wojno, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton,
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, December 2, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Hanley, Wallace, Wetters, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Goschka, Middleton, Whyman,
Absent: Reps. Gubow, Palamara,
Excused: Reps. Gubow, Palamara.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5757, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," (MCL 38.1 to 38.69) by adding section 19g.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
The committee recommended that the bill and substitute be referred to the Committee on Public Retirement.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 5757 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Price, Prusi, Rison, Schroer, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Johnson, McBryde,
Nays: None.
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill and the substitute were referred to the Committee on Public Retirement.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5989, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "State revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending sections 11, 12a, and 13 (MCL 141.911, 141.912a, and 141.913), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 468 and section 12a as added and section 13 as amended by 1996 PA 342; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 5989 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Ciaramitaro, Emerson, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Parks, Price, Rison, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Johnson, McBryde,
Nays: Reps. Frank, Schroer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Jellema.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 906, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay programs and state departments and agencies for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1998 and September 30, 1999; to implement the appropriations within the budgetary process; to make appropriations for planning and construction at state agencies; to make appropriations for state building authority rent and insurance; to make a grant for state building authority rent; to provide for the acquisition of land and buildings; to provide for the elimination of fire hazards; to provide for special maintenance, remodeling and addition, alteration, renovation, demolition, and other projects; to provide for elimination of occupational safety and health hazards; to provide for the award and implementation of contracts; to provide for the purchase of furnishings and equipment relative to occupancy of a project; to provide for the development of public recreation facilities; to provide for certain advances from the general fund; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to require certain reports, plans, and agreements; to provide for leases; to provide for transfers; to prescribe standards and conditions relating to the appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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
SB 906 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Parks, Price, Prusi, Rison, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Johnson,
Nays: Reps. Schroer, Bankes, Jellema, McBryde.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 89.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the State Prison of Southern Michigan Reorganization Project - Phase II.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 76, p. 2320.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
SCR 89 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Price, Prusi, Rison, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Johnson, McBryde,
Nays: Rep. Schroer.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 95.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Control of Grand Valley State University relative to the Grand Valley State University School of Business and Graduate Library.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 76, p. 2320.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
SCR 95 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Price, Prusi, Rison, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Johnson, McBryde,
Nays: Rep. Schroer.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Mathieu, Chair, reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 100.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of State Police Two-Way Radio System and Microwave Backbone System Phase II.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 79, p. 2440.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
SCR 100 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mathieu, Ciaramitaro, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Parks, Price, Prusi, Rison, Schroer, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Jellema, Johnson, McBryde, Oxender,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mathieu, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 2, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Mathieu, Ciaramitaro, Emerson, Frank, Hale, Harder, Martinez, Owen, Parks, Price, Prusi, Rison, Schroer, Stallworth, Tesanovich, Gilmer, Bankes, Bobier, Geiger, Godchaux, Jansen, Jellema, Johnson, McBryde, Oxender,
Absent: Rep. Kelly,
Excused: Rep. Kelly.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gire, Chair of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 2, 1998, at 12:00 Noon,
Present: Reps. Gire, Bogardus, Agee, Kilpatrick, Schauer, Scott, Dalman, Jelinek, LeTarte, McNutt, Middleton,
Absent: Reps. Brown, Cherry, Curtis, LaForge, Crissman, Cropsey,
Excused: Reps. Brown, Cherry, Curtis, LaForge, Crissman, Cropsey.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gagliardi, Chair of the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 2, 1998, at 4:15 p.m.,
Present: Reps. Gagliardi, Cherry, Agee, Brewer, DeHart, Hanley, Kilpatrick, Varga, Wallace, Wojno, Gustafson, DeVuyst, Fitzgerald, Goschka, Perricone, Richner, Voorhees.
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Rep. Sikkema moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 6:35 p.m.
Acting Speaker DeHart declared the House adjourned until Thursday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m.
MARY KAY SCULLION
Clerk of the House of Representatives.