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No. 7

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2000

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 3, 2000.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Patterson.

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--present

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--excused

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--excused

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--excused

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 Mary Giovanni, from the Felician Order in Livonia, offered the following invocation:

"Creator God, we come together to pray in gratitude for Your love of us. You have called us together in peace and love to re-examine the vision and to nourish the seeds that have been planted. With joy and thanksgiving, we ponder the growth You have worked in us and through us. We celebrate Your great love that has made this vision and its growth possible. O God of love, grant to us Your gifts, as we come together to represent You effectively in our discordant world. Shower Your Spirit of wisdom and love on those gathered here today to do Your work. We come from many places, and many experiences--with many gifts. Give us the strength to continue to use these varied gifts to lift up those we defend. Give us the courage to put our lives on the line in communicating life and truth to all Your creatures. Where there is injustice, may we diagnose its cause and discover its cure. Where there is bigotry, teach us how to love and how to encourage others to love. Where there is poverty, help us share the wealth that comes from Your hand. Where there is war and violence, may we be peacemakers that lead all to Your eternal peace. Help us, O God, to become what You have destined and empowered us to become. Where there is darkness, may we become the ray of Your sun that banishes the gloom of lonely lives. Where there is drought, let us be like fresh flowers that turn barren deserts into green meadows. Where there is ugliness and distortion, enable us to portray the beauty and order of Your will and purposes. Great God, You are in our world. Your majesty is reflected in Your creation about us, but there are multitudes who do not feel Your concern or acknowledge Your love. It is because Your servants have failed to carry out Your command and commission, that we have yet to sense the significance of our salvation and the purpose of our mission. Forbid, O God, that we be deaf to the cries of the poor and indifferent to those who have needs. May we identify with those who are oppressed, and help to bear the burdens of those who suffer. May we hear Your voice of concern and feel Your loving touch through Your servants who are in this world to manifest You to all about them. The glory is Yours, O God, and we shall praise Your name and celebrate Your cause together. Glory to You, source of all being. Amen."

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Rep. Scott moved that Reps. Rison and Thomas be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5233, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1306.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Hansen moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 11, after "CONTENTS." by inserting "THIS POLICY SHALL PROVIDE THAT, IN THE COURSE OF A SEARCH CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE POLICY, THE PRIVACY RIGHTS OF THE PUPIL SHALL BE RESPECTED REGARDING ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ILLEGAL OR AGAINST SCHOOL POLICY.".

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

Rep. Scott moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 17, by inserting:

"(6) A PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE CONDUCTING A SEARCH, OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PERSONNEL ASSISTING IN CONDUCTING A SEARCH, ACCORDING TO SCHOOL POLICY OF A PUPIL'S LOCKER AND THE CONTENTS WHO IN CONDUCTING THE SEARCH WILFULLY EXCEEDS HIS OR HER AUTHORITY OR EXERCISES IT WITH UNNECESSARY SEVERITY IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000.00 OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 1 YEAR, OR BOTH.".

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Allen moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "PUPILS." by inserting "THE BOARD OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ALSO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE POLICY TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST BY THE DEPARTMENT.".

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

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Rep. Martinez asked and obtained an excuse from the balance of today's session.

Rep. LaForge moved that Rep. Schauer be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Clarke moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:

"Sec. 374. (1) A school reform board established under this part shall appoint for the qualifying school district a chief executive officer. The appointment of a chief executive officer must be by ~~at least a 2/3~~ majority vote of the school reform board. ~~, and, for the 5-year period described in section 372(2)(b), the majority vote must include the vote of the superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee on the school reform board.~~ The chief executive officer is employed at the will of the school reform board and has the powers and duties provided under this part.

(2) The chief executive officer, with the approval of the school reform board, shall appoint for the qualifying school district a chief financial officer, chief academic officer, chief operations officer, and chief purchasing officer. These officers are employed at the will of the chief executive officer.

(3) If a vacancy occurs in a position described in this section, a successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Clarke,

Point of Order

Rep. Raczkowski requested a ruling from the Chair regarding the germaneness of the amendment offered by Rep. Clarke.

The Chair ruled that the amendment is not germane pursuant to House Rule 64. The amendment introduces a new proposition which is not germane to the subject matter of the bill as it was originally introduced and as it is currently before the House.

Rep. Clarke appealed the decision of the Chair.

The question being, "Shall the judgment of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House?"

The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present and voting, voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 17 Yeas--57

Allen Geiger Koetje Richardville

Birkholz Gilbert Kowall Richner

Bisbee Godchaux Kuipers Rocca

Bishop Gosselin Kukuk Sanborn

Bradstreet Green LaSata Scranton

Brown, C. Hager Law Shackleton

Byl Hart Mead Shulman

Cassis Howell Middaugh Stamas

Caul Jansen Mortimer Toy

DeRossett Jelinek Pappageorge Van Woerkom

DeVuyst Jellema Patterson Vander Roest

DeWeese Johnson, Rick Perricone Vear

Ehardt Johnson, Ruth Pumford Voorhees

Faunce Julian Raczkowski Woronchak

Garcia

Nays--48

Baird DeHart Kilpatrick Reeves

Basham Dennis LaForge Rivet

Bogardus Frank Lemmons Schermesser

Bovin Garza Lockwood Scott

Brater Gieleghem Mans Sheltrown

Brewer Hale Minore Spade

Brown, B. Hanley Neumann Stallworth

Callahan Hansen O'Neil Switalski

Cherry Hardman Pestka Tesanovich

Clark, I. Jacobs Price Vaughn

Clarke, H. Jamnick Prusi Wojno

Daniels Kelly Quarles Woodward

In The Chair: Patterson

Rep. Hager 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. Raczkowski 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. 5233, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1306.

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

Roll Call No. 18 Yeas--90

Allen Frank Kuipers Richner

Basham Garcia Kukuk Rivet

Birkholz Geiger LaSata Rocca

Bisbee Gieleghem Law Sanborn

Bishop Gilbert Lemmons Schermesser

Bogardus Godchaux Lockwood Scranton

Bovin Gosselin Mans Shackleton

Bradstreet Green Mead Sheltrown

Brater Hager Middaugh Shulman

Brown, B. Hanley Mortimer Spade

Brown, C. Hansen Neumann Stallworth

Byl Hart O'Neil Stamas

Callahan Howell Pappageorge Switalski

Cassis Jacobs Patterson Tesanovich

Caul Jansen Perricone Toy

Cherry Jelinek Pestka Van Woerkom

DeHart Jellema Price Vander Roest

Dennis Johnson, Rick Prusi Vear

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Pumford Voorhees

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Wojno

DeWeese Kilpatrick Reeves Woodward

Ehardt Koetje Richardville Woronchak

Faunce Kowall

Nays--13

Baird Garza Jamnick Minore

Clark, I. Hale Kelly Scott

Clarke, H. Hardman LaForge Vaughn

Daniels

In The Chair: Patterson

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Vaughn, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I am voting no on this bill because this is a smack in the face of local control. School districts across the state of Michigan already have the right to search school student's lockers. This is posturing of the highest order! No wonder there is a strong effort across this state to stop this legislature from micro-managing issues that should be decided at the local level. Let the people decide what they want in their own school districts.

You already micro-manage the Detroit public schools. Please don't continue to violate the rights of the people of this state. I vote no on this bill and yes for local control!"

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 717 (MCL 257.717), as amended by 1999 PA 63.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Raczkowski 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. Raczkowski moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 717 (MCL 257.717), as amended by 1999 PA 63.

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

Roll Call No. 19 Yeas--101

Allen Faunce Kilpatrick Richardville

Baird Frank Koetje Richner

Basham Garcia Kowall Rivet

Birkholz Geiger Kuipers Rocca

Bisbee Gieleghem Kukuk Sanborn

Bishop Gilbert LaForge Schermesser

Bogardus Godchaux LaSata Scott

Bovin Gosselin Law Scranton

Bradstreet Green Lemmons Shackleton

Brater Hager Lockwood Sheltrown

Brewer Hale Mans Shulman

Brown, B. Hanley Mead Spade

Brown, C. Hansen Middaugh Stallworth

Byl Hardman Minore Stamas

Callahan Hart Mortimer Switalski

Cassis Howell Neumann Tesanovich

Caul Jacobs O'Neil Toy

Cherry Jamnick Pappageorge Van Woerkom

Clark, I. Jansen Patterson Vander Roest

Daniels Jelinek Pestka Vaughn

DeHart Jellema Price Vear

Dennis Johnson, Rick Prusi Voorhees

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Pumford Wojno

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Woodward

DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woronchak

Ehardt

Nays--0

In The Chair: Patterson

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall read as follows:

"An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4937, entitled

A bill to provide for the regulation of contracts between persons publicly performing or broadcasting copyrighted nondramatic musical works under certain circumstances; to provide for recognition of certain agents and employees of performing rights societies; to impose certain fees; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies and departments; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Raczkowski 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. 4937, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 20 Yeas--102

Allen Faunce Kilpatrick Reeves

Baird Frank Koetje Richardville

Basham Garcia Kowall Richner

Birkholz Garza Kuipers Rivet

Bisbee Geiger Kukuk Rocca

Bishop Gieleghem LaForge Sanborn

Bovin Gilbert LaSata Schermesser

Bradstreet Godchaux Law Scott

Brater Gosselin Lemmons Scranton

Brewer Green Lockwood Shackleton

Brown, B. Hager Mans Sheltrown

Brown, C. Hale Mead Shulman

Byl Hanley Middaugh Spade

Callahan Hansen Mortimer Stallworth

Cassis Hardman Neumann Stamas

Caul Hart O'Neil Switalski

Cherry Howell Pappageorge Tesanovich

Clark, I. Jacobs Patterson Toy

Clarke, H. Jamnick Perricone Van Woerkom

Daniels Jansen Pestka Vander Roest

DeHart Jelinek Price Vaughn

Dennis Jellema Prusi Vear

DeRossett Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

DeVuyst Johnson, Ruth Quarles Woodward

DeWeese Julian Raczkowski Woronchak

Ehardt Kelly

Nays--0

In The Chair: Patterson

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Reps. Allen, Basham, Callahan, Cassis, Cherry, DeHart, DeRossett, DeWeese, Ehardt, Garcia, Howell, Jelinek, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Kowall, Kukuk, LaSata, Mans, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Prusi, Richardville, Richner, Schermesser, Scott, Scranton, Stallworth, Stamas, Toy, Vaughn and Voorhees were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4380, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 31 (MCL 42.31).

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

Roll Call No. 21 Yeas--101

Allen Faunce Koetje Reeves

Baird Frank Kowall Richardville

Basham Garcia Kuipers Richner

Birkholz Geiger Kukuk Rivet

Bisbee Gieleghem LaForge Rocca

Bishop Gilbert LaSata Sanborn

Bogardus Gosselin Law Schermesser

Bovin Green Lemmons Scott

Bradstreet Hager Lockwood Shackleton

Brater Hale Mans Sheltrown

Brewer Hanley Mead Shulman

Brown, B. Hansen Middaugh Spade

Brown, C. Hardman Minore Stallworth

Byl Hart Mortimer Stamas

Callahan Howell Neumann Switalski

Cassis Jacobs O'Neil Tesanovich

Caul Jamnick Pappageorge Toy

Cherry Jansen Patterson Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jelinek Perricone Vander Roest

Daniels Jellema Pestka Vaughn

DeHart Johnson, Rick Price Vear

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Prusi Voorhees

DeRossett Julian Pumford Wojno

DeVuyst Kelly Quarles Woodward

DeWeese Kilpatrick Raczkowski Woronchak

Ehardt

Nays--0

In The Chair: Patterson

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Raczkowski 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. Clark, Hansen, Rivet, DeHart, Kelly, Dennis, Baird, Daniels, Quarles, LaForge, Bovin, Jamnick, Bogardus, Hager, Vear, Vaughn, Shulman, Cherry, Hardman, Lemmons, Hanley, Hale, Switalski and Martinez offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 263.

A resolution honoring Mr. Samuel Logan, Jr.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to join with family, friends, and co-workers of Samuel Logan, Jr. in extending our best wishes upon the occasion of his retirement as Publisher and CEO of the Michigan Chronicle. At this milestone in his life, we are proud to recognize all that he has accomplished, not only throughout his association with Michigan Chronicle, but also in all other aspects of his life; and

Whereas, Over the course of Samuel Logan, Jr.'s long and productive service with the Michigan Chronicle, he has contributed to its growth and to the reputation it has developed during this period. In fact, during his stewardship, the paper won the "Best Black Newspaper" award for two consecutive years, 1992 and 1993; and

Whereas, With Samuel Logan, Jr.'s 32 years of experience at the Michigan Chronicle, the people who have come to rely upon this enterprise have benefited enormously. In the months and years to come, the example that Samuel Logan, Jr. set in all facets of his career, will continue to be of value as well; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body offer congratulations to Samuel Logan, Jr. as he embarks upon the more leisurely pursuits of retirement. May the future be filled with ample time to play golf, smoke the finest cigars and enjoy life and the love of family and friends; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Mr. Samuel Logan, Jr. as a token of our esteem.

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. Gilbert, Hansen, Raczkowski, Kukuk, Faunce, Mead, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, DeVuyst, Kuipers, DeHart, Kelly, Vander Roest, Gosselin, Koetje, Dennis, Mans, Cassis, Hager, Vear, Ehardt, Vaughn, Kowall, Shulman, Julian, Cherry, LaSata, Scranton, Lemmons, Caul, Richardville, Hale, Switalski, Martinez, Pappageorge and DeRossett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 264.

A resolution proclaiming December 15, 2000, as Bill of Rights Day.

Whereas, The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 1791; and

Whereas, The Bill of Rights recognizes, affirms, and protects fundamental and civil rights for which persons of all races have struggled for thousands of years; and

Whereas, To preserve the rights and freedoms secured by the Bill of Rights, our Forefathers, and hundreds of thousands of men and women serving on the police agencies and Armed Forces of the United States, have sacrificed, suffered, and died; and

Whereas, The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights deserve perennial celebrations, the sacrifices made to protect the Bill of Rights deserve eternal remembrance; and

Whereas, In the State of Michigan there has been no regular formal observance of a special day commemorating the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Several of the original States refused to ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights; and

Whereas, To commemorate the Bill of Rights with a special day, December 15, would honor the fundamental rights it enshrines and the sacrifices made to create and preserve these rights, and would proclaim these rights to the citizens of the State of Michigan, to this Nation, and to the World; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That a copy of the Bill of Rights be conspicuously posted at the State Capitol Building and provided to all citizens upon request. That December 15 of every year be designated Bill of Rights Day in the State of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That all government agencies and schools be encouraged to observe the annual Bill of Rights Day in a manner that brings to mind the meaning and importance of each of the Ten Articles contained in that Bill; and be it further

Resolved, That the first annual commemoration of the Bill of Rights Day shall be on December 15, 2000.

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. Lemmons, Hansen, Raczkowski, Rivet, DeHart, Kelly, Clark, Dennis, Baird, Daniels, Quarles, Scott, LaForge, Mans, Bovin, Jamnick, Bogardus, Vear, Vaughn, Lockwood, Cherry, Hardman, Minore, Hanley, Hale and Switalski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 265.

A resolution honoring Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg.

Whereas, It is with sincere appreciation for the manner in which Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg's outstanding leadership has enriched lives throughout the entire community that we join with the grateful Congregation of the Home of Love and WQBH in giving thanks for her great accomplishments. The counsel, encouragement, and direction that she shared in all aspects of her life, has had a positive influence far beyond the church, it has also graced the entire Detroit Metropolitan area; and

Whereas, Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg was one of the great voices heard during the 1967 riots in Detroit, or "rebellion" as she insisted--that ravaged the city. It was during the riots that she made a name for herself, broadcasting for 48 hours straight, urging people to come in off the streets and find more peaceful solutions; and

Whereas, Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg has been meeting the spiritual needs of the good people of the Home of Love since 1975. With a heartfelt concern for others, that was apparent to all who met her, Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg brought hope to many individuals and families. While several events and milestones in her life provided obvious evidence of the good works of Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, less tangible, but no less important, are the gifts of the deepened faith and serenity of many, made possible through her ministry; and

Whereas, Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg began her radio career as a part-time DJ at WDIA in Memphis. She landed a weekend on-air shift at WDIA before hosting the Tan Town Homemaker's Show, which gained her ratings. She moved to Detroit in 1963 to work at WCHB-AM. She played gospel and blues songs and sprinkled her trademark phrase--"I betcha"--between songs. She switched in 1967 to WJLB-AM(1400), a bigger station with a wider audience. During that summer's Detroit riots, she preached peace and harmony for 48 straight hours. A self-ordained minister, in 1975 she opened the Home of Love, a church and community center on the west side of Detroit. In 1982, she moved from WJLB-AM to WQBH-AM(1400) as a broadcast personality and part-owner. She bought the station in 1997 for 3.9 million dollars. Until two weeks ago, she was on the air three hours a day, giving advice and inspirational messages. In 1993, "The Queen", draped in gold sequins from head to toe, hosted the 37th annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit. She was elected to the Black Radio Hall of Fame in 1993 and later was inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. She was given recognition as "Detroit News Michiganian of the Year" in 1996; and

Whereas, With the passing of Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, the family of worshipers in the entire City of Detroit are losing not only a spiritual mentor, but also a friend. With all that they have shared over the years, however, there can be little doubt that her words and strength will long continue to be of the greatest value in the months and years to come; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body join with the family, the Home of Love, WQBH and citizens of the City of Detroit in remembrance of this great woman, a true leader whose memory will continue to inspire; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg's Family and Home of Love Church as a token of our esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 5083, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 931 (MCL 600.931), as amended by 1989 PA 100.

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 5083 To Report Out:

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

Nays: None.

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, February 3, 2000, at 9:00 a.m.,

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

Absent: Rep. Schermesser,

Excused: Rep. Schermesser.

Notices

Public Hearings

Subcommittee to Examine Non-Compliance of Farmers With Generally Accepted Agriculture Management Practices (GAAMPS)

Date: Monday, February 7, 2000

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Place: VFW Hall, 8235 N. Saginaw, New Lothrop, Michigan

Rep. Julian,

Chair

Agenda: Testimony on generally accepted agriculture management practices

and any/or all business properly before this subcommittee.

Subcommittee to Examine Non-Compliance of Farmers With Generally Accepted Agriculture Management Practices (GAAMPS)

Date: Friday, February 18, 2000

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Place: Mid-Michigan Community College, Michigan Room, 1375 S. Clare Avenue, Harrison, Michigan

Rep. Julian,

Chair

Agenda: Testimony on generally accepted agriculture management practices

and any/or all business properly before this subcommittee.

Subcommittee to Examine Non-Compliance of Farmers With Generally Accepted Agriculture Management Practices (GAAMPS)

Date: Monday, February 28, 2000

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Place: Monroe County Community College, Cafeteria, 1555 Raisinville, Monroe, Michigan

Rep. Julian,

Chair

Agenda: Testimony on generally accepted agriculture management practices

and any/or all business properly before this subcommittee.

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notice of Filing

Administrative Rules

January 11, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 10:35 A.M. this date, administrative rule (00-01-02) for the Department of Education, entitled "State Tenure Commission - General Rules", effective 15 days hereafter.

January 11, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 10:38 A.M. this date, administrative rule (00-01-03) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Boilers", effective 15 days hereafter.

January 14, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 10:20 A.M. this date, administrative rule (00-01-04) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Wage and Hour Division, entitled "General Rules", effective 15 days hereafter.

January 14, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 10:23 A.M. this date, administrative rule (00-01-05) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Wage and Hour Division, entitled "Overtime Compensation Rules", effective 15 days hereafter.

January 24, 2000

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 1:30 P.M. this date, administrative rule (00-01-06) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Part62. Plastic Molding", effective 15 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

James Fackler, Acting Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Kowall, LaSata, Richner, Richardville and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5269, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 105, 113, 537, and 603 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1113, 436.1537, and 436.1603).

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

Reps. Richardville, Shackleton, Pumford, DeVuyst, Ruth Johnson, Koetje, Mortimer, Caul, Faunce, Kukuk, Howell, LaSata, Birkholz, Gilbert, DeRossett, Sanborn, Van Woerkom, Hager, Gosselin, Julian, Rick Johnson, Stamas, Ehardt, Scranton, Voorhees, Bovin, Middaugh, Bishop, Mans, Gieleghem, Kowall, Jansen, Kuipers, Toy, Bob Brown, Scott, Jellema, Vear, Raczkowski, Martinez and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5270, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80130c, 80315c, 81114c, and 82156c (MCL 324.80130c, 324.80315c, 324.81114c, and 324.82156c), as added by 1997 PA 102.

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

Reps. Richardville, Birkholz, Raczkowski, Gilbert, DeRossett, Faunce, Sanborn, Van Woerkom, Vander Roest, Hager, Gosselin, Rocca, Julian, Rick Johnson, Shackleton, Scranton, Voorhees, Bovin, Lemmons, Bishop, Kowall, Bob Brown, Gieleghem, Jansen, Wojno, Mans, Scott and Toy introduced

House Bill No. 5271, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 78105 (MCL 324.78105), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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

Reps. Richardville, Birkholz, Gilbert, DeRossett, Faunce, Sanborn, Hager, Gosselin, Rocca, Julian, Rick Johnson, DeVuyst, Shackleton, Scranton, Voorhees, Bovin, Bishop, Jansen, Mans and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5272, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

Reps. Pumford, Jelinek, Pappageorge, Mortimer, Byl, Mead, Geiger, Kukuk, Jellema, Caul, LaSata, Scranton, Cameron Brown, Stamas, Godchaux and Jansen introduced

House Bill No. 5273, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to require reports, audits, and plans; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.