No. 34

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 1999

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 22, 1999.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Allen--present

Baird--present

Basham--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brater--present

Brewer--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Byl--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Cherry--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--present

DeHart--present

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garcia--present

Garza--present

Geiger--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Green--present

Hager--present

Hale--present

Hanley--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--present

Koetje--excused

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

LaSata--present

Law--present

Lemmons--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mead--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Neumann--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Perricone--present

Pestka--present

Price--present

Prusi--present

Pumford--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--excused

Stamas--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--present

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vaughn--present

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Sister Laurena Alslen, of St. Mary's Parish in Williamston, offered the following invocation:

 

"O God, be with us as we turn to You in prayer. Our hearts are heavy with news of yet more killings in that space we call school, that space meant to educate our young people for a better life. How we grieve for those parents who waited to know if their child was alive or dead. We pray for the dead--the innocent and the perpetrators. We ask for Your mercy on the human race that again and again just doesn't seem to know how to love one another. When will we ever learn. When will we ever learn. Help us, dear God, to look at our own lives. Let us be willing to look at how we need to change. Open our minds to the possibility that change will come when we stop defending or attacking guns, capital punishment, video games, welfare mothers and school discipline. Instead, give us the strength to defend what really needs to be defended--children, life, truth and true faith, so that we may be humble before You and just to our neighbor. Take away our fear, our defenses, our anger and rage and replace it with the wisdom of Solomon--giving not riches, but hearts wise and understanding. Help us be mindful that life is like a treasure hunt. Help us to understand the shortness of life. Help us to appreciate how precious is each passing moment and experience of life. Then may we find that the treasure of life is buried right in front of us, in the joys of the smallest things that are hidden in the midst of our daily lives. We pray, O God of justice, to assist by Your Holy Spirit, these 110 members of the House of Representatives of the Michigan state government, with counsel and fortitude so that they may encourage and respect virtue and religion. May they execute our laws in justice and mercy. May they help restrain vice and immorality. Send them Your light so they may promote peace, national happiness, the increase of industry, useful knowledge and the well being of all citizens. Lord, is it wrong to be proud of the fact that our state was the first government in the English-speaking world to abolish capital punishment in 1846? Is it too simplistic to say that taking one life for another solves nothing? Help us, O God, not to act with haste on an issue that impacts life itself. Help us to discern through conversation and listening, through the gathering of facts, through life experiences, through public debate and, lastly, through prayer that the resolution concerning this issue involves not only profound legal and political questions, but important moral and religious convictions. May we taste in prayer and study the fire of God's truth and love for us and rise up impassioned for the world's healing. Amen."

 

______

 

 

Rep. DeWeese moved that Rep. Koetje be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Scott moved that Rep. Stallworth be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Middaugh moved that Rep. Perricone be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 247.665), as amended by 1982 PA 438.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gilbert 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. Middaugh 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. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 247.665), as amended by 1982 PA 438.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 248 Yeas--107

 

 
AllenFaunceKowallRison
BairdFrankKuipersRivet
BashamGarciaKukukRocca
BirkholzGarzaLaForgeSanborn
BisbeeGeigerLaSataSchauer
BishopGieleghemLawSchermesser
BogardusGilbertLemmonsScott
BovinGodchauxLockwoodScranton
BradstreetGosselinMansShackleton
BraterGreenMartinezSheltrown
BrewerHagerMeadShulman
Brown, B.HaleMiddaughSpade
Brown, C.HanleyMinoreStamas
BylHansenMortimerSwitalski
CallahanHardmanNeumannTabor
CassisHartO'NeilTesanovich
CaulHowellPappageorgeThomas
CherryJacobsPattersonToy
ClarkJamnickPestkaVan Woerkom
ClarkeJansenPriceVander Roest
DanielsJelinekPrusiVaughn
DeHartJellemaPumfordVear
DennisJohnson, RickQuarlesVoorhees
DeRossettJohnson, RuthRaczkowskiWojno
DeVuystJulianReevesWoodward
DeWeeseKellyRichardvilleWoronchak
EhardtKilpatrickRichner

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Allen, Basham, Bisbee, Brewer, Cassis, Caul, Clark, Clarke, Daniels, DeHart, Dennis, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Faunce, Frank, Garza, Gosselin, Hager, Hardman, Hart, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Rick Johnson, Julian, Kelly, Kowall, Kuipers, Kukuk, Lemmons, Mans, Minore, Mortimer, Neumann, O'Neil, Pappageorge, Patterson, Raczkowski, Rivet, Rocca, Schermesser, Scott, Sheltrown, Shulman, Stamas, Tabor, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Vaughn, Vear, Voorhees, Wojno and Woodward were named co-sponsors of the bill.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.663), as amended by 1997 PA 79.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Schermesser 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. Middaugh 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. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.663), as amended by 1997 PA 79.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 249 Yeas--106

 

 
AllenFaunceKowallRison
BairdFrankKuipersRivet
BashamGarciaKukukRocca
BirkholzGarzaLaForgeSanborn
BisbeeGeigerLaSataSchauer
BishopGieleghemLawSchermesser
BogardusGilbertLemmonsScott
BovinGodchauxLockwoodScranton
BradstreetGosselinMansShackleton
BraterGreenMartinezSheltrown
BrewerHagerMeadShulman
Brown, B.HaleMiddaughSpade
Brown, C.HanleyMinoreStamas
BylHansenMortimerSwitalski
CallahanHardmanNeumannTabor
CassisHartO'NeilTesanovich
CaulHowellPappageorgeThomas
CherryJacobsPattersonToy
ClarkJamnickPestkaVan Woerkom
ClarkeJansenPriceVander Roest
DanielsJelinekPrusiVaughn
DeHartJellemaPumfordVear
DennisJohnson, RickRaczkowskiVoorhees
DeRossettJohnson, RuthReevesWojno
DeVuystJulianRichardvilleWoodward
DeWeeseKellyRichnerWoronchak

Ehardt Kilpatrick

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Baird, Bisbee, Bovin, Brater, Brewer, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Byl, Cassis, Caul, Clark, Clarke, Daniels, Dennis, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Faunce, Garcia, Garza, Gieleghem, Gilbert, Gosselin, Green, Hager, Hanley, Hansen, Hardman, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Jelinek, Rick Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Kowall, Kuipers, Kukuk, LaSata, Law, Lemmons, Lockwood, Mead, Middaugh, Minore, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pestka, Raczkowski, Richardville, Richner, Rivet, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stamas, Switalski, Thomas, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Vaughn, Vear, Voorhees, Woodward and Woronchak were named co-sponsors of the bill.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4317, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 1998 PA 68.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections (for amendments, see House Journal No. 30, p. 571),

Rep. Faunce moved that amendment No. 3 be considered separately.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of amendment Nos. 1 and 2 offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,

The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of amendment No. 3 offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

 

Reps. Bishop and Wojno moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 10, line 2, after "THAN" by striking out "$500.00" and inserting "$250.00".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Wojno 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. Middaugh 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. 4317, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 1998 PA 68.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 250 Yeas--106

 

 
AllenFaunceKuipersRison
BairdFrankKukukRivet
BashamGarciaLaForgeRocca
BirkholzGarzaLaSataSanborn
BisbeeGieleghemLawSchauer
BishopGilbertLemmonsSchermesser
BogardusGodchauxLockwoodScott
BovinGosselinMansScranton
BradstreetGreenMartinezShackleton
BraterHagerMeadSheltrown
BrewerHaleMiddaughShulman
Brown, B.HanleyMinoreSpade
Brown, C.HansenMortimerStamas
BylHardmanNeumannSwitalski
CallahanHartO'NeilTabor
CassisHowellPappageorgeTesanovich
CaulJacobsPattersonThomas
CherryJamnickPestkaToy
ClarkJansenPriceVan Woerkom
ClarkeJelinekPrusiVander Roest
DanielsJellemaPumfordVaughn
DeHartJohnson, RickQuarlesVear
DennisJohnson, RuthRaczkowskiVoorhees
DeRossettJulianReevesWojno
DeVuystKellyRichardvilleWoodward
DeWeeseKilpatrickRichnerWoronchak

Ehardt Kowall

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Birkholz

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Allen, Basham, Birkholz, Bishop, Brewer, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Cherry, Clark, Clarke, Daniels, DeRossett, DeWeese, Faunce, Frank, Garza, Gilbert, Gosselin, Hansen, Hardman, Hart, Howell, Jamnick, Jellema, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Kelly, Kowall, Kuipers, Kukuk, LaSata, Law, Lemmons, Lockwood, Mead, Neumann, Patterson, Pestka, Price, Richner, Rivet, Schermesser, Shackleton, Shulman, Stamas, Switalski, Tesanovich, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vaughn, Voorhees, Woodward and Woronchak were named co-sponsors of the bill.

 

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Rep. Middaugh 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. Cassis, Toy, Tabor, Kowall, Shulman, Gosselin, Bishop, Godchaux, Mead, DeRossett, Birkholz, Ruth Johnson, Pappageorge, Bisbee, DeHart, Woronchak, DeWeese, Patterson, Law, Stamas, Caul, Jamnick, DeVuyst, Raczkowski, Scranton, Wojno, Van Woerkom, Richner, Kelly, Howell, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Green, LaForge, Shackleton, Julian, Cherry, Vaughn, Bovin, Vear, Dennis, Woodward, Price, Ehardt, Faunce, Voorhees and Jacobs offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 72.

A resolution commemorating the distinguished career of Tim Richard, chief political commentator and director of news services for HomeTown Newspapers, upon his retirement.

Whereas, It is with gratitude and admiration that we salute Tim Richard upon the occasion of his retirement. As someone who has taken on the responsibility of helping to inform society about state and local government, Tim Richard has earned the respect of many readers in Michigan; and

Whereas, With over thirty years of journalism experience, Tim Richard has been a contributor in educating the public on the important issues of the day. With a personal respect for the role of the press in a democracy and a strong personal sense of public service, this dedicated professional has demonstrated a profound passion to report on the great debates of our time; and

Whereas, Tim Richard is the recipient of national prizes for feature stories and editorials from the Suburban Press Foundation, six awards for news and features from the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association, first prize for a 1997 column from the Michigan Press Association, recognition for educational columns from the National Association of Secondary Principals, the 1995 Wade McCree award for the advancement of justice, the 1997 George Pierrot Journalist of the Year award from Wayne State University, and an induction into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby honor Tim Richard of the HomeTown Newspapers as he retires following over thirty years of outstanding service in journalism. We offer our best wishes to Tim Richard and his family for the health and happiness he has truly earned; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Tim Richard as a symbol of our respect for his fine service.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski 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.

 

 

Reps. Raczkowski and Pappageorge offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 73.

A resolution to oppose all religious and cultural intolerance of Muslims in our state and nation.

Whereas, Islam, one of the world's great Abrahamic faiths, has strengthened our state and nation in many ways. Its followers have made significant contributions to the progress of the world in many areas, including mathematics, science, medicine, law, philosophy, art, and literature; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to a large and growing Muslim community. Mosques, Islamic schools and centers, and businesses reflect the increasing role that these men and women are playing in many areas of our state. This growth is also apparent in many cities and states across our country, as the tradition of the United States as a country founded on religious freedom continues as we enter the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, Unfortunately, the experience of Muslims in Michigan and the country has not been without difficulty. Muslims have been the targets of cruel discrimination and harassment. On numerous occasions, acts against Muslims have escalated into violence. Discrimination against Muslims, as discrimination against anyone for religious beliefs, weakens our country. People must not be intimidated from expressing their opinions lawfully or from exercising their religious beliefs according to the First Amendment. All Michigan citizens who hold the values of our nation dear must join together to fight against religious bigotry and intolerance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose all religious and cultural intolerance of Muslims in our state and nation and support efforts to preserve the rights of all to practice their religion free from fear.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski 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.

 

 

Rep. Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 74.

A resolution observing the 84th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.

Whereas, On April 25, 1999, at St. John's Armenian Church in Southfield, Michigan, the devoted members and guests will observe the 84th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. It is with heavy hearts that we join with them in recalling this painful chapter in the history of the world and in paying homage to the more than 1,500,000 Armenians whose lives were inhumanely sacrificed and the more than 500,000 Armenians who were forced into exile during this terror. The memory of these victims deserve and, indeed, demand this special observance in their honor; and

Whereas, Suffering and sacrifice of the victims of the Armenian Genocide and their descendants must not be forgotten. What began with the arrest and murder of 200 Armenian religious, intellectual, and political leaders in 1915 ended after eight years of genocide. Armenians were brutally rounded up, separated from loved ones, robbed, tortured, humiliated, and forced on one of history's worst death marches. Those who remained were driven into concentration camps or murdered for not accepting the Islamic faith; and

Whereas, The wounds of this atrocity will long continue to sear the memories of survivors of this genocide and their many descendants. Clearly, all of humanity suffers when such senseless killing is allowed to happen, and all of us must be aware of this evil era so that we will not let it happen again. With more than 35,000 people of Armenian descent living in the Detroit area alone, Michigan will never forget this nightmare of the past; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we observe the 84th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this document be presented to representatives of the Armenian people as evidence of our respect.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski 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.

 

 

Reps. Raczkowski and Pappageorge offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 33.

A concurrent resolution to oppose all religious and cultural intolerance of Muslims in our state and nation.

Whereas, Islam, one of the world's great Abrahamic faiths, has strengthened our state and nation in many ways. Its followers have made significant contributions to the progress of the world in many areas, including mathematics, science, medicine, law, philosophy, art, and literature; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to a large and growing Muslim community. Mosques, Islamic schools and centers, and businesses reflect the increasing role that these men and women are playing in many areas of our state. This growth is also apparent in many cities and states across our country, as the tradition of the United States as a country founded on religious freedom continues as we enter the twenty-first century; and

Whereas, Unfortunately, the experience of Muslims in Michigan and the country has not been without difficulty. Muslims have been the targets of cruel discrimination and harassment. On numerous occasions, acts against Muslims have escalated into violence. Discrimination against Muslims, as discrimination against anyone for religious beliefs, weakens our country. People must not be intimidated from expressing their opinions lawfully or from exercising their religious beliefs according to the First Amendment. All Michigan citizens who hold the values of our nation dear must join together to fight against religious bigotry and intolerance; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we oppose all religious and cultural intolerance of Muslims in our state and nation and support efforts to preserve the rights of all to practice their religion free from fear.

Pending the reference of the concurrent resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight, by Rep. Koetje, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4472, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7a, 9, 10, 10a, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18 (MCL 432.102, 432.104, 432.105, 432.106, 432.107a, 432.109, 432.110, 432.110a, 432.111, 432.112, 432.113, 432.114, 432.115, 432.116, and 432.118), sections 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 10a, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18 as amended by 1981 PA 229 and section 7a as amended by 1994 PA 118, and by adding sections 3a, 4a, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 7b, 7c, 7d, 10b, 11a, 11b, and 11c; 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

 

HB 4472 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Koetje, Vander Roest, Law, Richner, Brewer, Callahan, Garza, Hardman,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Koetje, Chair of the Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Koetje, Vander Roest, Law, Richner, Voorhees, Brewer, Callahan, Garza, Hardman.

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4479, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 401h.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "(A)" by striking out "ENSURE" and inserting "PROVIDE FOR".

2. Amend page 1, line 9, after "IS" by striking out "MEDICALLY INDICATED" and inserting "A MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE".

3. Amend page 1, line 11, after "ESTABLISHING" by inserting "PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR ANOTHER PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF COVERAGE OR".

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4479 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeRossett, Ehardt, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Dennis, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4480, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21053f.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "(A)" by striking out "ENSURE" and inserting "PROVIDE FOR".

2. Amend page 1, line 9, after "IS" by striking out "MEDICALLY INDICATED" and inserting "A MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE".

3. Amend page 2, line 1, after "ESTABLISHING" by inserting "PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR ANOTHER PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF COVERAGE OR".

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4480 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeRossett, Ehardt, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Dennis, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4481, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406o.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 1, line 6, after "(A)" by striking out "ENSURE" and inserting "PROVIDE FOR".

2. Amend page 1, line 11, after "IS" by striking out "MEDICALLY INDICATED" and inserting "A MEDICALLY NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE".

3. Amend page 2, line 1, after "ESTABLISHING" by inserting "PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS OR ANOTHER PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF COVERAGE OR".

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4481 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeRossett, Ehardt, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Dennis, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4482, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 401g.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4482 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Ehardt, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Raczkowski, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Baird, Dennis, Jacobs, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4483, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406n.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4483 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Baird, Dennis, Jacobs, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4484, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21053e.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4484 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Baird, Dennis, Jacobs, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4485, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 402c.

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 4485 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Ehardt, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4486, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21052b.

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 4486 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Ehardt, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4487, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2212b.

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

 

HB 4487 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Ehardt, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Law, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 381, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10205.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

SB 381 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Law, DeRossett, Ehardt, Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Dennis, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward,

Nays: None.

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Law, Chair of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Law, DeWeese, DeRossett, Ehardt, Gosselin, Green, Ruth Johnson, Raczkowski, Rocca, Vear, Schauer, Baird, Dennis, Jacobs, Neumann, Reeves, Woodward.

 

 

The Committee on Family and Civil Law, by Rep. Richner, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4420, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," by amending section 4 (MCL 691.1504), as added by 1986 PA 21.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4420 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Richner, Shulman, Hart, Law, Sanborn, Voorhees, Baird, Minore, Switalski, Schermesser,

Nays: None.

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Richner, Chair of the Committee on Family and Civil Law, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Richner, Shulman, Hart, Law, Sanborn, Voorhees, Baird, Minore, Switalski, Schermesser,

Absent: Rep. Koetje,

Excused: Rep. Koetje.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeVuyst, Chair of the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 8:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. DeVuyst, Tabor, DeRossett, Green, Ruth Johnson, Kowall, Middaugh, Patterson, Sanborn, Callahan, Basham, Brater, Gieleghem, Mans, Sheltrown.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Birkholz, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Bishop, DeWeese, Julian, Tabor, Vander Roest, Lockwood, Jamnick, Minore, Reeves.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Richardville, Chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Richardville, Ehardt, Allen, Garcia, Schermesser, Bovin, Mans.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Geiger, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas, Toy, Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Martinez, Pestka, Prusi, Tesanovich,

Absent: Rep. Stallworth,

Excused: Rep. Stallworth.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Shackleton, Chair of the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 22, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Shackleton, Van Woerkom, Allen, Birkholz, Bisbee, Hager, Gilbert, Kowall, Middaugh, Woronchak, Neumann, Clark, Hale, Lockwood, Rivet, Woodward,

Absent: Rep. Sheltrown,

Excused: Rep. Sheltrown.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, April 22, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4090 at 2:18 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4247 at 2:20 p.m.

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, April 22:

House Bill Nos. 4530 4531 4532 4533 4534 4535 4536 4537 4538 4539 4540 4541 4542 4543 4544 4545 4546 4547

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, April 22:

Senate Bill Nos. 53 57 374

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4318, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales," by amending section 1 (MCL 445.111), as amended by 1998 PA 126.

The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 53, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284b.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 57, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending sections 5, 7, 10, 10a, 17, 19, and 55 (MCL 257.1805, 257.1807, 257.1810, 257.1810a, 257.1817, 257.1819, and 257.1855), section 7 as amended by 1992 PA 227, section 10 as amended by 1996 PA 191, section 10a as added by 1990 PA 322, and section 55 as amended by 1991 PA 184.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 374, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 10 (MCL 125.2690), as amended by 1998 PA 239.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Richardville, Faunce, Howell, DeRossett, Toy, Woronchak, Kowall, Quarles, Gosselin, Kuipers, Voorhees, Hager, Gilbert, Sanborn, Byl, Cassis, Van Woerkom, Julian, Rocca and Bovin introduced

House Bill No. 4548, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 40 (MCL 211.40), as amended by 1995 PA 143.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Gosselin, Kowall, Sanborn, Kuipers, Voorhees, Vear, Caul, Kukuk, Vander Roest, Garcia, Bishop, Bradstreet and DeRossett introduced

House Bill No. 4549, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 1998 PA 366.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Brater, Schauer, LaForge, Jamnick, Hansen, Bogardus, Woodward, Schermesser, Martinez, Gieleghem, DeHart, Baird, Scott, Jacobs, Prusi and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4550, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding chapter 9 to article II.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.

 

 

Reps. Brater, LaForge, Schauer, Jamnick, Hansen, Bogardus, Woodward, Schermesser, Martinez, Gieleghem, DeHart, Baird, Scott, Jacobs, Prusi and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4551, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding chapter 9 to article II.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.

Reps. Switalski, Wojno, Rivet, Lemmons, Jamnick, Hansen, Woodward, Vear, Bovin, Basham and O'Neil introduced

House Bill No. 4552, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding chapter 50b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.

 

 

Reps. Neumann, Woodward, Schauer, DeHart, Rivet, Hale, Brewer, Cherry, Bob Brown, Bogardus and Jacobs introduced

House Bill No. 4553, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 30h.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Neumann, Switalski, Rivet, Bovin, Pestka, Schauer, Woodward, Spade, Quarles, DeHart, Julian, Howell, Tabor, Hale, Pappageorge, Brewer, Cherry, Baird, Bogardus and Jacobs introduced

House Bill No. 4554, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 1998 PA 103.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

 

Reps. Neumann, Switalski, Rivet, Woodward, Spade, Quarles, DeHart, Howell, Tabor, Hale, Pappageorge, Brewer, Cherry, Baird, Basham, Bogardus and Jacobs introduced

House Bill No. 4555, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 291, entitled "An act to authorize state universities and colleges to enact parking, traffic and pedestrian ordinances and to provide for the enforcement of the ordinances; and to dispose of fines collected," by amending section 2a (MCL 390.892a), as amended by 1998 PA 441.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

 

Reps. Middaugh, Patterson, Howell, Caul, Bogardus, Woodward, Cherry, Bradstreet, Tabor, LaSata, Dennis, Jacobs, Richner, Basham, Hart, Shackleton, DeWeese, Pappageorge, Raczkowski, Bisbee, Birkholz, Jansen and Scranton introduced

House Bill No. 4556, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending the title and sections 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, and 209 (MCL 37.2201, 37.2202, 37.2203, 37.2204, 37.2205, 37.2206, 37.2207, and 37.2209), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258, section 201 as amended by 1980 PA 202, and section 202 as amended by 1991 PA 11.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics.

 

 

Rep. Clark introduced

House Bill No. 4557, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4558, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3147.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4559, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 4 (MCL 208.4), as amended by 1995 PA 285.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4560, entitled

A bill to require the department of civil rights to compile certain information and produce for the general public a report containing that information.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4561, entitled

A bill to establish the office of Michigan minority ombudsman; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4562, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 460.1).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4563, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 1996 PA 582.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4564, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending sections 41 and 43 (MCL 432.41 and 432.43), as amended by 1997 PA 72.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth and Vaughn introduced

House Bill No. 4565, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending sections 41 and 43 (MCL 432.41 and 432.43), as amended by 1997 PA 72.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.

 

 

Reps. Garcia, Ehardt, Kukuk, Gosselin, Voorhees, Mans, Vander Roest and Kuipers introduced

House Bill No. 4566, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 442 (MCL 18.1442), as added by 1991 PA 72.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

 

 

Reps. Stallworth, Basham, Vaughn and Hardman introduced

House Joint Resolution I, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by repealing section 10 of article II, section 54 of article IV, section 30 of article V, and section 4 of article XII, to repeal term limits of certain state and federal officers.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics.

 

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Rep. Rison moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.