No. 14

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 23, 1999.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.

 

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 
Bennett--presentHammerstrom--presentRogers--present
Bullard--presentHart--presentSchuette--present
Byrum--presentHoffman--presentSchwarz--present
Cherry--presentJaye--presentShugars--present
DeBeaussaert--presentKoivisto--presentSikkema--present
DeGrow--presentLeland--excusedA. Smith--present
Dingell--presentMcCotter--presentV. Smith--present
Dunaskiss--presentMcManus--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMiller--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMurphy--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Gast--presentNorth--presentVaughn--present
Goschka--presentPeters--presentYoung--present

Gougeon--present

 

 

Pastor Wallace Mayton of Memorial Presbyterian Church of Midland offered the following invocation:

Creator, God, we thank You for the newness of this day and an opportunity to offer service to Your people.

Give this body Your wisdom, Lord, as they assemble. Give them minds filled with Your grace, the spirit of Your compassion, kindness and mercy. I thank You, Lord, for their talents, their gifts and service, and pray that together they will follow Your will as You lead. I ask Your blessing in the name of our Lord, the Lord of abundant life. Amen.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senators Bullard and Van Regenmorter be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed

 

Senator V. Smith moved that Senators Emerson and Murphy be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Leland be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

The following communication was received:

Office of Drug Control Policy

February 9, 1999

I am pleased to transmit the Byrne Evaluation Partnership Program application from the Office of Drug Control Policy to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the evaluation of Juvenile Intervention Strategies grant projects.

This application is being forwarded to your office for information and review pursuant to Section 1304(a)(2) of the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula grant program. This application requests $150,000.

Should you have questions, please contact Ardith J. DaFoe, J.D., Drug Law Enforcement Grants at (517) 373-2952.

Sincerely,

Darnell Jackson

Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The following communication was received:

Department of State

 

Administrative Rules

Notice of Filing

 

February 12, 1999

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 11:30 a.m. this date, administrative rule (99-02-2) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Construction Code - Part 7, Plumbing Code," effective 15 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

Helen Kruger, Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, February 18 of:
Senate Bill Nos.302303304305306307308309310311312313315316
317318319320
House Bill Nos.42714272427342744275427642774278427942804281428242834284
42854286

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, February 19 of:

Senate Bill Nos. 314 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336

Senate Joint Resolutions H I

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:

Senate Bill No. 58

Senate Bill No. 197

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

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

February 17, 1999

There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:

Michigan Board of Optometry

Mr. Jerry C. Gregoricka, 2105 Evergreen Court, Owosso, Michigan 48867-1076, county of Shiawassee, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. John Eric Stempfle of Grosse Pointe, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on June 30, 2002.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointment was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

Senator Van Regenmorter entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

General Orders

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, designated Senator Dingell as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 58, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 173, entitled "An act naming certain state buildings," by amending section 1 (MCL 19.131), as amended by 1982 PA 229.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 197, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 40.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Bullard, Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Rogers, Jaye and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 337, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 1998 PA 553; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Senators Bullard, Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Rogers, Jaye and McCotter introduced

Senate Bill No. 338, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1545.

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

Senators Rogers, Steil, Hammerstrom, Bullard and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 339, 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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 340, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 1993 PA 312.

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

 

Senator Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 341, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.

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

 

 

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 342, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 88, entitled "Reciprocal retirement act," by amending section 4 (MCL 38.1104), as amended by 1990 PA 274.

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

 

 

Senators Schuette, Peters, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 343, entitled

A bill to create an urban homestead program; to permit certain local governmental units, nonprofit community organizations, and state entities to create and administer urban homestead programs; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state entitles and local governmental units; and to provide for the disposition of personal and real property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Sikkema, Schuette, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 344, entitled

A bill to create an urban homestead program for single-family public housing; to provide that certain local governmental units, public housing entities, nonprofit community organizations, and certain state entities create and administer urban homestead programs for single-family public housing; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental units, public housing entities, and nonprofit community organizations; and to provide for the disposition of personal and real property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 345, entitled

A bill to create an urban homestead program for multifamily public housing; to provide that certain local governmental units, public housing entities, and certain state entities create and administer urban homestead programs for multifamily public housing; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental units, public housing entities, and nonprofit community organizations; and to provide for the disposition of personal and real property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

Senators V. Smith, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 346, entitled

A bill to create an urban homestead program for certain vacant land; to empower certain local governmental units to create and administer urban homestead programs for vacant land; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental units; and to provide for the disposition of personal and real property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Emerson, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 347, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18, entitled "An act to authorize any city, village, township, or county to purchase, acquire, construct, maintain, operate, improve, extend, and repair housing facilities; to eliminate housing conditions which are detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, morals, or welfare; and for any such purposes to authorize any such city, village, township, or county to create a commission with power to effectuate said purposes, and to prescribe the powers and duties of such commission and of such city, village, township, or county; and for any such purposes to authorize any such commission, city, village, township, or county to issue notes and revenue bonds; to regulate the issuance, sale, retirement, and refunding of such notes and bonds; to regulate the rentals of such projects and the use of the revenues of the projects; to prescribe the manner of selecting tenants for such projects; to provide for condemnation of private property for such projects; to confer certain powers upon such commissions, cities, villages, townships, and counties in relation to such projects, including the power to receive aid and cooperation of the federal government; to provide for a referendum thereon; to provide for cooperative financing by 2 or more commissions, cities, villages, townships, or counties or any combination thereof; to provide for the issuance, sale, and retirement of revenue bonds and special obligation notes for such purposes; to provide for financing agreements between cooperating borrowers; to provide for other matters relative to the bonds and notes and methods of cooperative financing; and for other purposes," by amending section 44b (MCL 125.694b).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 348, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 1998 PA 33.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

Senators Bullard and Emerson entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Emerson and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 349, entitled

A bill to provide for the creation of housing freedom zones; to provide for the adoption of an alternative building code; and to provide for the sale of affordable housing to lower and middle income families.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Hoffman, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Emerson, Hammerstrom and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 350, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "State construction code act of 1972," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 8a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Peters, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Emerson and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 351, entitled

A bill to allow for the identification of tax delinquent abandoned real property; to permit the accelerated forfeiture of tax delinquent abandoned real property; to require certain procedures of and to impose certain duties on certain local governmental units; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; and to provide for the disposition of forfeited tax delinquent abandoned property the title to which is vested in certain local governmental units.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators V. Smith, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Emerson, Shugars and Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 352, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 60 (MCL 211.60), as amended by 1993 PA 291.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 353, entitled

A bill to allow for the identification of tax delinquent homestead property eligible for accelerated forfeiture; to permit the accelerated forfeiture of eligible tax delinquent homestead property; to require certain procedures of and to impose certain duties on certain local units of government; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; and to provide for the disposition of certain forfeited tax delinquent homestead property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators McCotter, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 354, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 60 (MCL 211.60), as amended by 1993 PA 291.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Steil, Schuette, Sikkema, Shugars, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 355, entitled

A bill to allow for the identification of tax delinquent residential rental property eligible for accelerated forfeiture; to permit the accelerated forfeiture of eligible tax delinquent residential rental property; to require certain procedures of and to impose certain duties on certain state departments and certain local units of government; to prohibit certain civil and administrative actions; and to provide for the disposition of certain forfeited tax delinquent residential rental property.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Gougeon, Schuette, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 356, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 60 (MCL 211.60), as amended by 1993 PA 291.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators McManus, Gast, Hoffman, Gougeon, Steil and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 357, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; 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.

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

Senators Gast, McManus, Schwarz, Gougeon, Steil, A. Smith, North and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 358, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for a capital outlay program for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to implement the appropriations within the budgetary process; to make appropriations for state building authority rent and insurance; to make a grant for state building authority rent; to provide for the acquisition of land and buildings; to provide for the elimination of fire hazards; to provide for special maintenance, remodeling and addition, alteration, renovation, demolition, and other projects; to provide for elimination of occupational safety and health hazards; to provide for the award and implementation of contracts; to provide for the purchase of furnishings and equipment relative to occupancy of a project; to provide for certain advances from the general fund; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to require certain reports, plans, and agreements; to provide for leases; to provide for transfers; to prescribe standards and conditions relating to the appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of appropriations.

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

 

 

Senators Gast, Schwarz, Hoffman, McManus, Steil, Gougeon, A. Smith and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 359, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for community colleges for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, officers, and employees.

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

 

 

Senators Gougeon, Schwarz, McManus, Bennett and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 360, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to aging, mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of such appropriations; to create funds; to provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

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

 

 

Senators Steil, McManus and Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 361, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the departments of consumer and industry services, career development, the Michigan strategic fund, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.

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

 

 

Senators North, Hoffman, McManus, Gougeon and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 362, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

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

 

 

Senators Bennett, Steil, Gougeon, Goschka and McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 363, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.

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

Senators Bennett, Gast, McManus, North, Steil, Gougeon and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 364, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

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

 

 

Senators Goschka, Gougeon, McManus and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 365, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the family independence agency and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.

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

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Gougeon, Steil and McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 366, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the departments of attorney general, civil rights, civil service, management and budget, state, and treasury, the executive office, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to provide for the funding of certain work projects; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; to prescribe certain requirements for bidding on state contracts; to provide for disposition of year-end balances for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain principal executive departments and state agencies, officials, and employees; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various principal executive departments and state agencies.

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

 

 

Senators Schwarz, A. Smith, McManus, Hoffman, Gougeon, Steil and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 367, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees and officers.

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

 

 

Senators North, Hoffman, Steil, McManus and Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 368, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and employees; to require certain reports and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman, Gougeon, McManus, Steil and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 369, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.

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

 

 

Senators McManus, Gast, Hoffman, Gougeon and Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 370, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

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

Senators Hoffman, North, Gougeon, McManus, Steil and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 371, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees.

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

 

 

Senators Hoffman, McManus, Steil, Gougeon and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 372, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain transportation purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to create certain funds and programs; to prescribe requirements for certain railroad and bus facilities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and officials and local units of government; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

 

 

Senator Van Regenmorter introduced

Senate Bill No. 373, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 10, 11, 12, and 34 of chapter IX and sections 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e, 16f, 16g, 16h, 16i, 16j, 16k, 16l, 16m, 16n, 16o, 16p, 16q, 16r, 16s, 16t, 16u, 16v, 16w, 16x, 16y, 16z, 17, 18, 19, 21, 31, 35, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, and 57 of chapter XVII (MCL 769.10, 769.11, 769.12, 769.34, 777.5, 777.11, 777.12, 777.13, 777.14, 777.15, 777.16a, 777.16b, 777.16c, 777.16d, 777.16e, 777.16f, 777.16g, 777.16h, 777.16i, 777.16j, 777.16k, 777.16l, 777.16m, 777.16n, 777.16o, 777.16p, 777.16q, 777.16r, 777.16s, 777.16t, 777.16u, 777.16v, 777.16w, 777.16x, 777.16y, 777.16z, 777.17, 777.18, 777.19, 777.21, 777.31, 777.35, 777.41, 777.42, 777.43, 777.46, 777.48, and 777.57), sections 10, 11, 12, and 34 of chapter IX as amended and sections 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e, 16f, 16g, 16h, 16i, 16j, 16k, 16l, 16m, 16n, 16o, 16p, 16q, 16r, 16s, 16t, 16u, 16v, 16w, 16x, 16y, 16z, 17, 18, 19, 21, 31, 35, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, and 57 of chapter XVII as added by 1998 PA 317, and by adding sections 11b, 11d, 12b, 12d, 12f, 12h, 13b, 13d, 13f, 13h, 13j, 13l, 13n, 14b, 14d, 14f, 14h, 14j, and 15b to chapter XVII; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4240, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1307, 1308, and 1311a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4241, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1311 (MCL 380.1311), as amended by 1995 PA 250, and by adding sections 1311b, 1311c, 1311d, 1311e, 1311f, 1311g, 1311h, 1311i, 1311j, 1311k, and 1311l.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 51, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1995 PA 87.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Hammerstrom and Sikkema

Nays: Senator V. Smith

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 58, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 173, entitled "An act naming certain state buildings," by amending section 1 (MCL 19.131), as amended by 1982 PA 229.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 197, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 40.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 201, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 803 (MCL 168.803), as amended by 1997 PA 137.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Bill Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Government Operations submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 18, 1999, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C), Hammerstrom, Sikkema and V. Smith

Excused: Senator Miller

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Natural Resources submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Gast, DeBeaussaert and Koivisto

Excused: Senator Hoffman

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Environmental Quality submits the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 18, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bennett (C), Gast, A. Smith and DeBeaussaert

Excused: Senator North

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Capital Outlay Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, March 4, at 8:45 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Government Operations Committee - Thursday, February 25, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (3-1758).

 

Jobs Commission Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, February 24, at 3:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building, and Wednesday, March 3, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-1801).

 

Judiciary Committee - Wednesday, February 24, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).

 

Local, Urban and State Affairs Committee - Wednesday, February 24, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-1707).

 

Technology and Energy Committee - Friday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m., Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Offices, 19th Floor, One Woodward Avenue, Detroit (3-2417).

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:32 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 24, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.