No. 26
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
90th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 1999
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 23, 1999.
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--present
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--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
Reverend A. Chandler Hadley, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Rochester, offered the following invocation:
"Almighty and Most Gracious God, who calls the world into being and creates persons in Your own image, we praise and give thanks to You this day for the beauty and bounty of our state. For the rich diversity of persons who are our neighbors. For the intellect, talent, energy, knowledge and wisdom with which You endow us. For the privilege and responsibility of our democracy and for the specific opportunities and challenges which confront this legislative session. Compassionate God, we lift up to You the needs of each person gathered here this day, and of those whose needs rest urgently upon their hearts. Minister unto us and to them as we silently express our heartfelt concerns. Guide and inspire each person's thoughts, words, decisions and actions that in our public and private endeavors we may more nearly do justice, love kindness and walk humbly one with another and with You. Amen."
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Rep. Green moved that Rep. Scranton be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4300, 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.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Brater moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 40, following line 24, by inserting:
"Sec. 311. The department shall provide an annual report to the legislature regarding the number of prisoners with severe mental illnesses. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the level of treatment, staffing ratio's in mental health treatment units any diagnoses of substance abuse, and the number of inmates with a history of hospitalization or out-patient treatment for severe mental illness.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Brater,
Rep. Brater demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Brater,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 155 Yeas--50
| Baird | Frank | Lockwood | Schauer |
| Basham | Garza | Mans | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gieleghem | Martinez | Scott |
| Bovin | Hale | Minore | Sheltrown |
| Brater | Hanley | Neumann | Spade |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | O'Neil | Stallworth |
| Callahan | Hardman | Pestka | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Price | Tesanovich |
| Clark | Jamnick | Prusi | Thomas |
| Clarke | Kelly | Reeves | Vaughn |
| Daniels | Kilpatrick | Rison | Wojno |
| DeHart | LaForge | Rivet | Woodward |
Dennis Lemmons
Nays--57
| Allen | Geiger | Koetje | Richardville |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Kowall | Richner |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bradstreet | Green | LaSata | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Law | Shulman |
| Byl | Hart | Mead | Stamas |
| Cassis | Howell | Middaugh | Tabor |
| 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
In The Chair: Patterson
Rep. Minore moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 14, by inserting:
"Regional jail program 100"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gilbert moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 59, following line 3, by inserting:
"Sec. 1117. It is the intent of the legislature that the department require all able-bodied level 1 prisoners to work a minimum of 50 hours per week performing physical labor. The physical labor may include, but need not be limited to including, working in swamps, clearing roads, environmental resource recovery, forestry operations, and cleaning up beaches. While performing the physical labor required under this section, each prisoner shall be restrained by a security device considered appropriate by the department.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Gilbert,
Rep. Perricone demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Gilbert,
After debate,
Rep. Green demanded the previous question.
The demand was supported.
The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"
The previous question was ordered.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Gilbert,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 156 Yeas--46
| Birkholz | Faunce | Law | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Frank | Middaugh | Schermesser |
| Bradstreet | Garcia | Mortimer | Scranton |
| Brown, B. | Gieleghem | Neumann | Sheltrown |
| Callahan | Gilbert | O'Neil | Spade |
| Cassis | Green | Pappageorge | Stamas |
| Caul | Hager | Raczkowski | Switalski |
| DeHart | Howell | Richardville | Tabor |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Richner | Vander Roest |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Rivet | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kowall | Rocca | Woronchak |
Ehardt Kukuk
Nays--63
| Allen | Geiger | Koetje | Reeves |
| Baird | Godchaux | Kuipers | Rison |
| Basham | Gosselin | LaForge | Schauer |
| Bisbee | Hale | LaSata | Scott |
| Bogardus | Hanley | Lemmons | Shackleton |
| Bovin | Hansen | Lockwood | Shulman |
| Brater | Hardman | Martinez | Stallworth |
| Brewer | Hart | Mead | Tesanovich |
| Brown, C. | Jacobs | Minore | Thomas |
| Byl | Jamnick | Patterson | Toy |
| Cherry | Jansen | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| Clark | Jelinek | Pestka | Vaughn |
| Clarke | Jellema | Price | Vear |
| Daniels | Johnson, Rick | Prusi | Voorhees |
| Dennis | Kelly | Pumford | Woodward |
| Garza | Kilpatrick | Quarles |
In The Chair: Patterson
Rep. Bisbee moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 57, line 27, after "children" by inserting a comma and "except for the families of prisoners who have been convicted of a crime involving criminal sexual conduct".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Bisbee,
Rep. Bisbee demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Bisbee,
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 157 Yeas--105
| Allen | Frank | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Garza | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Mead | Shackleton |
| Brater | Green | Middaugh | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hager | Minore | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hale | Mortimer | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Neumann | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hardman | O'Neil | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hart | Pappageorge | Switalski |
| Cassis | Howell | Patterson | Tabor |
| Caul | Jacobs | Perricone | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Pestka | Thomas |
| Clark | Jansen | Price | Toy |
| Clarke | Jelinek | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
| Daniels | Jellema | Pumford | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Quarles | Vaughn |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Vear |
| DeRossett | Julian | Reeves | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Richardville | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Koetje | Richner | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Kowall | Rison | Woronchak |
Faunce
Nays--0
In The Chair: Patterson
Rep. LaSata 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. 4300, 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 158 Yeas--81
| Allen | Frank | Kowall | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Geiger | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gilbert | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bovin | Green | Mead | Shackleton |
| Bradstreet | Hager | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Byl | Hart | Neumann | Switalski |
| Callahan | Howell | O'Neil | Tabor |
| Cassis | Jamnick | Pappageorge | Tesanovich |
| Caul | Jansen | Patterson | Toy |
| Cherry | Jelinek | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| DeHart | Jellema | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Rick | Prusi | Vear |
| DeVuyst | Johnson, Ruth | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeWeese | Julian | Raczkowski | Wojno |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richner | Woronchak |
Faunce
Nays--28
| Baird | Garza | LaForge | Rison |
| Brater | Gosselin | Lemmons | Scott |
| Brewer | Hale | Martinez | Sheltrown |
| Clark | Hardman | Price | Stallworth |
| Clarke | Jacobs | Quarles | Thomas |
| Daniels | Kelly | Reeves | Vaughn |
| Dennis | Kilpatrick | Richardville | Woodward |
In The Chair: Patterson
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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Rep. Gosselin, 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 vote 'no' on this budget because I was elected on a promise to shrink government, not grow it. The increase in the general purpose/general fund portion of this budget, the portion of the budget which comes from state taxes, exceeds the rate of inflation for the past year. If the goal is to lock up more prisoners for a longer time, then the department needs to take a more aggressive role in reducing costs by privatizing services and seeking other efficiencies. If to reduce costs it is necessary to make life harder for prisoners, so be it. For these reasons, I must vote 'no' on this budget."
Rep. Jacobs, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This bill, which increases the corrections budget by 8.6 %, does not adequately address Michigan's mental health and substance abuse problems. No other budget, including education, is increased by this extraordinary percentage.
Statistics show that 60-70% of all people incarcerated have mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
Our budget approach continues to create more prison beds, but does little to increase the funding to treat mental illness and treat and prevent substance abuse."
Rep. Lemmons, 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 oppose HB 4300, the corrections budget, for the following reasons: I believe that there are elements in this bill that will put the public safety at risk. Secondly, I believe this bill is fiscally irresponsible with over a one hundred million dollar increase to the corrections budget. Finally, there are no rehabilitative components, programs or policies contained in this bill."
Rep. Richardville, 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:
House Bill 4300 closes a number of correctional centers throughout the state. One of these centers is located in my district, the Monroe Correctional Facility. Recovery at the Monroe center is excellent and this particular center has been very successful at preventing habitual-offenders from committing crimes again.
Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker and House colleagues, I am very much in favor of putting criminals away and keeping them there. However, I am committed to ensuring that all the residents of Monroe County are safe and secure in their homes. Parents must be able to feel safe about raising their children in Monroe County and the elimination of this center provides no benefits to the citizens of Monroe County."
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Raczkowski,
Rep. Kilpatrick demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Raczkowski,
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 159 Yeas--62
| Allen | Gilbert | LaSata | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Godchaux | Law | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Green | Mead | Schermesser |
| Bishop | Hager | Middaugh | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Hart | Mortimer | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Howell | Neumann | Shulman |
| Cassis | Jansen | Pappageorge | Spade |
| Caul | Jelinek | Patterson | Stamas |
| DeRossett | Jellema | Perricone | Tabor |
| DeVuyst | Johnson, Rick | Pestka | Toy |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Ruth | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
| Ehardt | Julian | Pumford | Vander Roest |
| Faunce | Koetje | Raczkowski | Vear |
| Frank | Kowall | Richardville | Voorhees |
| Garcia | Kuipers | Richner | Woronchak |
Geiger Kukuk
Nays--46
| Baird | DeHart | Kilpatrick | Rivet |
| Basham | Dennis | LaForge | Schauer |
| Bogardus | Garza | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Lockwood | Sheltrown |
| Brater | Gosselin | Martinez | Stallworth |
| Brewer | Hale | Minore | Switalski |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | O'Neil | Tesanovich |
| Callahan | Hansen | Price | Thomas |
| Cherry | Hardman | Quarles | Vaughn |
| Clark | Jacobs | Reeves | Wojno |
| Clarke | Jamnick | Rison | Woodward |
Daniels Kelly
In The Chair: Patterson
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Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scranton assumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4301, 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.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Prusi moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 11, by striking out all of line 11.
2. Amend page 3, line 14, by striking out "37,867,000" and inserting "50,867,000".
3. Amend page 6, line 22, by striking out all of line 22.
4. Amend page 6, line 23, by striking out "2,767,500" and inserting "15,767,500" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Prusi,
Rep. Prusi demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Prusi,
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 160 Yeas--51
| Baird | Dennis | Lemmons | Schauer |
| Basham | Frank | Lockwood | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Garza | Martinez | Scott |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Minore | Sheltrown |
| Brater | Hale | Neumann | Spade |
| Brewer | Hanley | O'Neil | Stallworth |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | Pestka | Switalski |
| Callahan | Hardman | Price | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Prusi | Thomas |
| Clark | Jamnick | Quarles | Vaughn |
| Clarke | Kelly | Reeves | Wojno |
| Daniels | Kilpatrick | Rison | Woodward |
| DeHart | LaForge | Rivet |
Nays--57
| Allen | Geiger | Koetje | Richner |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Kowall | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Kuipers | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Kukuk | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | LaSata | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Mead | Shulman |
| Byl | Hart | Middaugh | Stamas |
| Cassis | Howell | Mortimer | Tabor |
| Caul | Jansen | Pappageorge | Toy |
| DeRossett | Jelinek | Patterson | Van Woerkom |
| DeVuyst | Jellema | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vear |
| Ehardt | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| Faunce | Julian | Richardville | Woronchak |
Garcia
In The Chair: Scranton
Reps. Price and Geiger moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 19, following line 22, by inserting:
"Sec. 214a. The department shall provide a report prepared by the department's internal auditor on the activities of the internal auditor for the prior fiscal year. This report shall include a listing of each audit or investigation performed by the internal auditor pursuant to sections 486(4) and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1486 and 18.1487. The report shall identify the proportion of time spent on each of the statutory responsibilities listed in sections 485(4), 486(4), and 487, of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1485, 18.1486, and 18.1487, and the time spent on all other activities performed in the internal audit function. The first report shall be due on March 1, 2000 and biennially thereafter beginning on May 1, 2001 and shall be submitted to the governor, auditor general, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the director.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Jelinek moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 20, line 8, after "part 1" by striking out the comma and inserting "for drug-free schools grants, $200,000.00 shall fund 2.0 FTEs and".
2. Amend page 20, line 11, after the first "and" by striking out the balance of the line through "agencies" on line 12 and inserting "the office of drug control policy".
3. Amend page 21, line 5, by striking out all of subdivision (c) and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
4. Amend page 21, line 19, by striking out all of line 19 through the balance of the section.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gieleghem moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 36, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 808. With the advice and consent of the state board of education, the department shall establish a parent involvement and community empowerment initiative. The parent involvement and community empowerment initiative shall focus on the following:
(a) Providing assistance to school districts, intermediate school districts, and individual schools in their efforts to enhance parent and family involvement in education.
(b) Encouragement of voluntary parenting education programs.
(c) Promoting adult and family literacy, which contributes to the overall improvement of educational and workplace skills for children and families.
(d) Planning with other public, community, civic, and business organizations to foster successful transitions from school-to-work or other post-secondary options.
(e) Identification of policies that enable local communities to coordinate resources that serve the needs of students and families.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Schermesser moved that Rep. Mans be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Stallworth moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 36, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 810. The department shall disburse $15,000,000.00 to the Detroit public schools to fund K-12 educational service delivery.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Stallworth,
Rep. Stallworth demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Stallworth,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 161 Yeas--24
| Baird | Daniels | Kilpatrick | Reeves |
| Brater | Garza | LaForge | Scott |
| Brewer | Hale | Lemmons | Stallworth |
| Cherry | Hansen | Martinez | Tesanovich |
| Clark | Hardman | Minore | Thomas |
| Clarke | Jacobs | Price | Vaughn |
Nays--80
| Allen | Faunce | Kowall | Rocca |
| Basham | Frank | Kuipers | Sanborn |
| Birkholz | Garcia | Kukuk | Schauer |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaSata | Schermesser |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | Law | Scranton |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Lockwood | Shackleton |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Green | Mortimer | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Neumann | Stamas |
| Byl | Hart | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Callahan | Howell | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Cassis | Jamnick | Patterson | Toy |
| Caul | Jansen | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| DeHart | Jelinek | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Dennis | Jellema | Pumford | Vear |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Rick | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Johnson, Ruth | Richardville | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Julian | Richner | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Rivet | Woronchak |
In The Chair: Scranton
Rep. Bovin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 12, by inserting:
"Tobacco litigation fund 100,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 36, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 809. From the amount appropriated in Part 1, $100,000,000.00 shall be appropriated to the state school aid fund to be used for K-12 education.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Bovin,
Rep. Bovin demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Bovin,
After debate,
Rep. Green demanded the previous question.
The demand was supported.
The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"
The previous question was ordered.
The question being on adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Bovin,
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 162 Yeas--49
| Baird | Dennis | Lockwood | Schauer |
| Basham | Frank | Martinez | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Garza | Minore | Scott |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Neumann | Sheltrown |
| Brater | Hale | O'Neil | Spade |
| Brewer | Hansen | Pestka | Stallworth |
| Brown, B. | Hardman | Price | Switalski |
| Callahan | Jacobs | Prusi | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Quarles | Thomas |
| Clark | Kilpatrick | Reeves | Vaughn |
| Clarke | LaForge | Rison | Wojno |
| Daniels | Lemmons | Rivet | Woodward |
DeHart
Nays--58
| Allen | Geiger | Kowall | Richner |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Gosselin | LaSata | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | Law | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Mead | Shulman |
| Byl | Hart | Middaugh | Stamas |
| Cassis | Howell | Mortimer | Tabor |
| Caul | Jansen | Pappageorge | Toy |
| DeRossett | Jelinek | Patterson | Van Woerkom |
| DeVuyst | Jellema | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vear |
| Ehardt | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| Faunce | Julian | Richardville | Woronchak |
Garcia Koetje
In The Chair: Scranton
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Reps. Howell and Caul, having reserved the right to explain their nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Education of our children is my top priority. However, to anticipate receipt of tobacco settlement monies when we do not know the amount or the timing, is to me irresponsible. I favor using a substantial portion of these funds for educational purposes when they are received. Again, to appropriate nonexistent money to education does our children no good, and is just an attempt to politicize the process."
Reps. Pumford, Mead, Bishop, Vander Roest and Ehardt, having reserved the right to explain their nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We agree with the concept and need for continued educational support but tobacco money placement should not be part of this bill. The timing is wrong. We will revisit this issue at a more appropriate time."
Reps. Shackleton, Bisbee and Gilbert, having reserved the right to explain their nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I am proud to support public education. I voted against amendment #8 because I believe that this amendment would seriously jeopardize the establishment of a merit scholarship program. Additionally, this bill is spending money that has not and may not be received."
Reps. Middaugh and Birkholz, having reserved the right to explain their nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I am uncomfortable spending one-third of the projected amount to be received from the Tobacco Settlement to be placed in the School Aid Fund. No additional funds would necessarily be made available to local school districts. This amendment provides no additional funding for schools and could supplant existing funding for the School Aid Fund. We don't need another lottery sham."
Rep. Raczkowski, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I am uncomfortable spending one-third of the projected amount to be received from the Tobacco Settlement to be placed in the School Aid Fund. No additional funds would necessarily be made available to local school districts. This amendment provides no additional funding for schools and could supplant existing funding for the School Aid Fund."
Reps. Richardville, Hager, Shulman, Faunce, Woronchak, Kowall, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, DeRossett, Gosselin and Vear, having reserved the right to explain their nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This amendment was an irresponsible and reckless proposal with our children's future. There was no indication on what services the funding would provide; nor was there any time line for this line item appropriation. Was this to be a yearly item or a one-time item? This was a purely political amendment with no consideration given to the best interests of our schools and our children.
We haven't even received one penny of the tobacco settlement and the minority party in this Chamber has already spent the money, ten times over. This is careless and thoughtless governing at its best.
Our children deserve better. They deserve the best schools possible, year in and year out. Parents must be able to feel safe when they drop their children off at the school doors. This proposal does not hire teachers, build and improve school buildings, or get new textbooks in the classrooms. This was a political proposal without the best interests of our children in mind."
Rep. Julian, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and member of the House:
I fully support additional education funding, however, to designate funding from the tobacco settlement would jeopardize the merit scholarship program. This would also budget money that we do not have and may not receive."
Rep. Jelinek 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. 4301, 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 163 Yeas--98
| Allen | Faunce | Koetje | Richardville |
| Baird | Frank | Kowall | Richner |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rison |
| Birkholz | Garza | Kukuk | Rivet |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaSata | Rocca |
| Bogardus | Gieleghem | Law | Sanborn |
| Bovin | Gilbert | Lemmons | Schauer |
| Brater | Godchaux | Lockwood | Schermesser |
| Brewer | Green | Martinez | Scranton |
| Brown, B. | Hager | Mead | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Hale | Middaugh | Sheltrown |
| Byl | Hansen | Mortimer | Shulman |
| Callahan | Hardman | Neumann | Spade |
| Cassis | Hart | O'Neil | Stamas |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Patterson | Tabor |
| Clark | Jamnick | Perricone | Tesanovich |
| Clarke | Jansen | Pestka | Thomas |
| Daniels | Jelinek | Price | Toy |
| DeHart | Jellema | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
| Dennis | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vear |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Quarles | Wojno |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Reeves | Woronchak |
Ehardt Kilpatrick
Nays--10
| Bishop | LaForge | Stallworth | Vaughn |
| Bradstreet | Minore | Vander Roest | Voorhees |
Gosselin Scott
In The Chair: Scranton
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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Rep. Minore, 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:
Although supporting the essence of this budget appropriation, and fully in support of the good work of the Department of Education; I voted no for the following reason:
The budget actually reduced the GF/GP allocation, replacing the money with tobacco settlement dollars which are not yet in hand and which we may receive with restrictions to their use. I believe that the General Fund/General Purpose dollars should have been used and that appropriation of the tobacco settlement dollars should occur in a supplemental appropriation at the time of their availability."
Reps. Gosselin and Voorhees, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I vote 'no' on this budget because the Department of Education continues to promulgate a model curriculum framework which is fuzzy, imprecise, and does not challenge teachers and students. In fact, in a survey of the citizens of the 42nd district, 83 percent said they want the department to adopt a 'more rigorous, detailed, and traditional model.' Also, the department is spending taxpayer dollars promoting the federal 'Goals 2000' program, which is contrary to the traditional academic education model which the citizens of the 42nd district have told me they want."
Rep. Bradstreet, 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:
This bill might better be described by the title 'Outside Interference In Education Act.' Perhaps nothing in the history of Michigan schools has been a greater detriment to local K-12 education than the social engineering and experimentation coming from Washington and Lansing. Roughly 93% of this bill's budget is from Washington which Washington dictates. It's time to send Washington back its money with a "No Thanks." We need to drop the Goals 2000 and MEAP test and once again let local school boards run local schools."
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Raczkowski,
Rep. Kilpatrick demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Raczkowski,
The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 164 Yeas--57
| Allen | Gilbert | Kuipers | Richner |
| Birkholz | Godchaux | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Green | LaSata | Sanborn |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Law | Scranton |
| Byl | Hart | Mead | Shackleton |
| Cassis | Howell | Middaugh | Sheltrown |
| Caul | Jansen | Mortimer | Shulman |
| DeRossett | Jelinek | Neumann | Spade |
| DeVuyst | Jellema | Pappageorge | Stamas |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Rick | Patterson | Tabor |
| Ehardt | Johnson, Ruth | Perricone | Toy |
| Faunce | Julian | Pestka | Van Woerkom |
| Frank | Koetje | Pumford | Vear |
| Garcia | Kowall | Raczkowski | Woronchak |
Geiger
Nays--51
| Baird | Daniels | Kilpatrick | Schauer |
| Basham | DeHart | LaForge | Schermesser |
| Bishop | Dennis | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bogardus | Garza | Lockwood | Stallworth |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Martinez | Switalski |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Minore | Tesanovich |
| Brater | Hale | O'Neil | Thomas |
| Brewer | Hanley | Price | Vander Roest |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | Prusi | Vaughn |
| Callahan | Hardman | Quarles | Voorhees |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Reeves | Wojno |
| Clark | Jamnick | Rison | Woodward |
| Clarke | Kelly | Rivet |
In The Chair: Scranton
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 16.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Lake Superior State University relative to the Lake Superior State University Crawford Hall Addition and Remodeling.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 299.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 165 Yeas--107
| Allen | Faunce | Koetje | Rison |
| Baird | Frank | Kowall | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Garza | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaForge | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Law | Scott |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Lemmons | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Lockwood | Shackleton |
| Brater | Green | Martinez | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hager | Mead | Spade |
| Brown, B. | Hale | Middaugh | Stallworth |
| Brown, C. | Hanley | Minore | Stamas |
| Byl | Hansen | Mortimer | Switalski |
| Callahan | Hardman | Neumann | Tabor |
| Cassis | Hart | O'Neil | Tesanovich |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Thomas |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Patterson | Toy |
| Clark | Jamnick | Pestka | Van Woerkom |
| Clarke | Jansen | Price | Vander Roest |
| Daniels | Jelinek | Prusi | Vaughn |
| DeHart | Jellema | Pumford | Vear |
| Dennis | Johnson, Rick | Quarles | Voorhees |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Wojno |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Reeves | Woodward |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Richardville | Woronchak |
| Ehardt | Kilpatrick | Richner |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Scranton
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Montcalm Community College relative to the Montcalm Community College Vocational/Technical Facility.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 300.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 166 Yeas--108
| Allen | Faunce | Koetje | Richner |
| Baird | Frank | Kowall | Rison |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Birkholz | Garza | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Law | Schermesser |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Brater | Green | Martinez | Shackleton |
| Brewer | Hager | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brown, B. | Hale | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, C. | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Byl | Hansen | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Callahan | Hardman | Neumann | Stamas |
| Cassis | Hart | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Patterson | Tesanovich |
| Clark | Jamnick | Perricone | Thomas |
| Clarke | Jansen | Pestka | Toy |
| Daniels | Jelinek | Price | Van Woerkom |
| DeHart | Jellema | Prusi | Vander Roest |
| Dennis | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vaughn |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Quarles | Vear |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Reeves | Wojno |
| Ehardt | Kilpatrick | Richardville | Woronchak |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Scranton
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 18.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of Education, Michigan School for the Deaf and Blind Residential Facilities.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 301.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 167 Yeas--109
| Allen | Frank | Kowall | Rison |
| Baird | Garcia | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Basham | Garza | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Geiger | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gilbert | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Gosselin | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | Martinez | Shackleton |
| Brater | Hager | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hale | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hardman | Neumann | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hart | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Cassis | Howell | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Caul | Jacobs | Patterson | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Perricone | Thomas |
| Clark | Jansen | Pestka | Toy |
| Clarke | Jelinek | Price | Van Woerkom |
| Daniels | Jellema | Prusi | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vaughn |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Quarles | Vear |
| DeRossett | Julian | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Reeves | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Richardville | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richner | Woronchak |
Faunce
Nays--0
In The Chair: Scranton
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 19.
A concurrent resolution to change the scope of the Department of Corrections Secure Level I Correctional Facility at St. Louis, the nine 240 Open Bay Level I and II housing units at existing facilities, and the three 120 Closed Cell Level IV housing units at existing facilities projects.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 302.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 21.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Michigan Technological University relative to the Michigan Technological University Performing Arts and Education Center.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 303.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 168 Yeas--105
| Allen | Garcia | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Baird | Garza | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Basham | Gieleghem | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Law | Schermesser |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bogardus | Green | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bovin | Hager | Martinez | Shackleton |
| Bradstreet | Hale | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brater | Hanley | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | Minore | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hardman | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hart | Neumann | Stamas |
| Callahan | Howell | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Cassis | Jacobs | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Caul | Jamnick | Patterson | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jansen | Perricone | Thomas |
| Clark | Jelinek | Pestka | Toy |
| Clarke | Jellema | Price | Van Woerkom |
| Daniels | Johnson, Rick | Prusi | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Ruth | Pumford | Vaughn |
| Dennis | Julian | Quarles | Vear |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Reeves | Wojno |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richner | Woodward |
| Faunce | Kowall | Rison | Woronchak |
Frank
Nays--0
In The Chair: Scranton
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 22.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Kirtland Community College relative to the Kirtland Community College Academic Building, Art/Maintenance Building, and Administration Building Remodeling and Additions.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 304.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Appropriations on March 18, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The Clerk made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House, the lease and exhibits attached to the resolution are available for review by the membership in the Clerk's office."
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 169 Yeas--108
| Allen | Faunce | Kowall | Rison |
| Baird | Frank | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Garza | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gilbert | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Gosselin | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | Martinez | Shackleton |
| Brater | Hager | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hale | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hardman | Neumann | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hart | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Cassis | Howell | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Caul | Jacobs | Patterson | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Perricone | Thomas |
| Clark | Jansen | Pestka | Toy |
| Clarke | Jelinek | Price | Van Woerkom |
| Daniels | Jellema | Prusi | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vaughn |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Quarles | Vear |
| DeRossett | Julian | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Reeves | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Richardville | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richner | Woronchak |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Scranton
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the Veterans Affairs Administration to prevent the reduction of hospital bed capacity at the Iron Mountain Veterans Administration Medical Care Facility.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 8, p. 141.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Veterans Affairs on March 4, consideration of which was postponed until March 9 under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
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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.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, March 24, at 12:00 Noon.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Tabor, LaForge, DeHart, Cassis, Rocca, Spade, Jelinek, Tesanovich, Green, Scott, Prusi, Kelly, Jamnick, Gosselin, Kukuk, DeRossett, Van Woerkom, Kowall, Vear, DeVuyst, Perricone, Voorhees, Bogardus, Dennis, Wojno, Woronchak, Hale, Hager, Koetje, Toy, Julian, Richner, Caul, Allen, Birkholz, Faunce, Scranton, Howell and Vander Roest offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 43.
A resolution commemorating May 1999 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Whereas, The coming of Spring marks the return of motorcycle enthusiasts and it is most appropriate to join with the members of the Gold Wing Touring Association in commemorating May 1999 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This worthwhile observance provides all Michigan motorists with an opportunity to rededicate themselves to the highest standards of highway safety; and
Whereas, The Gold Wing Touring Association, an international association of motorcycle operators with nearly 300 members in Michigan, has been at the forefront of efforts promoting intelligent use of motorcycles. Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities in comparison with those of other modes of travel, signifies the importance of educating motorcyclists in the safest of practices and precautions; and
Whereas, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to be properly outfitted with crash helmets and other protective gear, to keep their motorcycles in good operating condition, to adhere to all laws of the road, and to adopt driving techniques which provide an extra measure of safety. In addition, car and truck drivers are reminded of the seasonal return of motorcyclists to our roads and highways and are encouraged to practice attentiveness. It is a pleasure to take this opportunity to remind all those who share our roads and highways that safety is every driver's responsibility; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we commemorate May 1999 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Gold Wing Touring Association as evidence of support for this praiseworthy endeavor.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Reps. Kowall, Gosselin, Kuipers, DeRossett and Hager offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 44.
A resolution of tribute to Mr. Samuel W. Kreis.
Whereas, In recognition of his many contributions to education, the advancement of the building industry, and the citizens of the State of Michigan, we honor Sam Kreis for his indefatigable energy, positive spirit, and excellent service--all delivered with style and humor.
Whereas, Sam Kreis was born in Chicago and raised in Florida, where he graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in business administration. He received his master's degree in management from the University of Michigan and attended law school at the Detroit College of Law; and
Whereas, In addition to his numerous activities with the building industry, Sam has established himself as a pillar in the mortgage banking business; and
Whereas, Sam has been a member of the Building Industry Association (BIA) since 1970. He has admirably demonstrated his leadership qualities as chairman for seven years of the Associates Council and as chairman of the Building Industry Association B-PAC. He currently serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Building Industry Association's Housing Fund, which raises funds for scholarships for needy students entering the building trades. He has helped form four student chapters at Macomb Community College, Lawrence Technological University, William B. Ford Vocational School and, by next spring, the University of Detroit. Sam serves on the Advisory Board for the student chapters as part of the Homebuilder Institute for the National Association of Home Builders; and
Whereas, On the state level, Sam is a state director of the Michigan Association of Home Builders and past chairman of the State Associates Council. He received the State Associate of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Home Builders. Sam has been an active associate member from Michigan on the National Association of Home Builders, Associates Council and Membership Committee; and
Whereas, His love of people, his desire to stay as active as possible, and his belief that one should give back to the community, find him giving countless volunteer hours to worthy causes. He serves on the Wayne-Metro Community Service Agency, which sponsors soup kitchens and raises funds for the homeless. Sam is also active with Lighthouse in Pontiac; and
Whereas, Sam and Marilyn Kreis have three grown children: Debra Ann, David Alan, and Dana Adrienne. Sam, a devoted husband and father, a successful business leader, and a great golfer, has proven to be a good friend to all the citizens of Michigan. Certainly, his contributions to the building industry, education, and the Oak Park community have been of the highest order; and
Whereas, Most importantly, Sam has lent to the community his tremendous leadership, his integrity, and his vision, and it is with great pride in all that he has accomplished that we commend him today; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby unite in extending a unanimous accolade of tribute to Mr. Samuel W. Kreis; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Mr. Kreis, his family, and to the BIA as evidence of our highest regard for his many accomplishments.
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. Tabor, LaForge, DeHart, Cassis, Martinez, Baird, Spade, Pappageorge, Jellema, Scott, Schauer, Prusi, Kelly, Jamnick, Callahan, Kukuk, DeRossett, Van Woerkom, Kowall, Vear, DeVuyst, Perricone, Voorhees, Bogardus, Sheltrown, Dennis, Wojno, Gieleghem, Bovin, Woronchak, Hale, Hager, Koetje, Toy, Julian, Ehardt, Richner, Rick Johnson, Caul, Allen, Birkholz, Faunce, Lockwood, Howell and Vander Roest offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 45.
A resolution honoring Tom Izzo, Basketball Times 1999 Coach of the Year.
Whereas, It is with great pride that we honor Michigan State University Basketball Coach Tom Izzo upon the occasion of being named Basketball Times 1999 Coach of the Year. We recognize with celebration the accomplishments of Coach Izzo and the 1999 Spartan Men's Basketball Team; and
Whereas, Tom Izzo's passionate pursuit of his dream to serve as coach of the Spartans provides an inspirational example of determination to us all. It was determination that brought Tom Izzo to the MSU coaching staff, and that same quality which has allowed him and his team to harvest tremendous success; and
Whereas, We congratulate Coach Izzo and his team for amazing achievements this year, including: finishing atop the Big Ten for the second straight year, winning the Big Ten Tournament, continued success in the NCAA Tournament, and several awards won by individual members. However, the Spartans have indeed shown us that the greatest achievements are obtained through teamwork; and
Whereas, We applaud Coach Izzo for his dedication, and for using his energy and skills to teach young men important lessons, which will prove to be valuable resources for the rest of their lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commend MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo upon meriting the award of Basketball Times 1999 Coach of the Year, and wish him and his Spartans enduring success; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Coach Izzo 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. Scranton, LaForge, DeHart, Cassis, Martinez, Baird, Spade, Raczkowski, Jelinek, Tesanovich, Green, Pappageorge, Jellema, Scott, Prusi, Kelly, Jamnick, Kukuk, DeRossett, Van Woerkom, Kowall, Vear, DeVuyst, Perricone, Voorhees, Bogardus, Dennis, Wojno, Hansen, Gieleghem, Bovin, Woronchak, Hale, Hager, Koetje, Toy, Julian, Ehardt, Richner, Caul, Allen, Birkholz, Faunce, Howell and Vander Roest offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 46.
A resolution honoring Elizabeth Larwa on her selection as the state of Michigan's 1999 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year.
Whereas, It is a distinct pleasure to offer congratulations to Elizabeth Larwa upon her selection as Michigan's 1999 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year. Her record as a talented and energetic teacher is illustrated by this most fitting award and symbol of excellence. We commend her upon her outstanding efforts and the success she has achieved through the education of our young people; and
Whereas, Michigan has a long tradition of belief in the value of education. Each year the Michigan Association of Science Teachers selects one elementary science teacher who has made a remarkable difference in the classroom. The association strives to select a teacher whose enthusiasm and commitment is demonstrated each day to students, parents, and peers. Elizabeth Larwa is one of the most gifted elementary science teachers in Michigan. She teaches all fourth grade science classes at Spencer Elementary in Brighton, Michigan. In addition, she instructs in-service workshops and seminars on science as well as participates in the Livingston and Washtenaw Math and Science Teachers Consortium. She has been a teacher for 23 years. Mrs. Larwa believes in what she is doing and feels a responsibility to promote science education; and
Whereas, Professionally, Elizabeth Larwa shares her talents, knowledge, and insights with her students and colleagues. She is creative in finding ways to further her students academically and socially. She passionately promotes new concepts and strategies to her peers in a way that results in acceptance and participation. Elizabeth trains and prepares her colleagues for special projects; and
Whereas, As the 1999 recipient of the Elementary Science Teacher of the Year, Elizabeth Larwa is being acknowledged for her efforts in several areas. In addition to specific innovations in the classroom, study units, and programs, she is being honored for success in the most fundamental component of learning--motivating young people. We applaud the dedication she has consistently displayed and offer our thanks for the manner in which both students and other educators benefit from all of this hard work; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join in honoring Elizabeth Larwa upon her selection as Michigan's 1999 Elementary Science Teacher of the Year; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Elizabeth Larwa as evidence of our respect for her fine, exemplary work.
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.
Reports of Select Committees
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Certificates of Approval
Date: March 11, 1999
Subject: Trans. No. 99-03
I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Community Health pertaining to General Rules--Enforcement Systems for Long-Term Care Facilities (Part 11) dated December 21, 1998.
Date: March 11, 1999
Subject: Trans. No. 99-07
I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services pertaining to Day Care Centers and Nursery Schools--Inspection and Licensing (Part 3) dated December 14, 1998.
Date: March 11, 1999
Subject: Trans. No. 99-08
I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Environmental Quality pertaining to Surface Water Quality Division--Water Resources Protection--Water Quality Standards (Part 4) dated December 18, 1998.
Date: March 11, 1999
Subject: Trans. No. 99-10
I hereby certify that the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules approved the administrative rules from the Department of Environmental Quality pertaining to Water Resources Protection--Water Quality Standards (Part 4) (Rule 43) dated June 25, 1998.
Sincerely,
Representative Marc Shulman
Chair
March 11, 1999
Russell J. Harding, Director
Department of Environmental Quality
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Harding:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-01, submitted by the Department of Environmental Quality, Waste Management Division, pertaining to Solid Waste Management.
March 11, 1999
Lt. John Wynalda
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Department of Natural Resources
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Wynalda:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-02, submitted by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Division pertaining to Endangered and Threatened Species.
March 11, 1999
Russell Harding, Director
Department of Environmental Quality
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Harding:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-04, submitted by the Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division pertaining to Air Pollution Control--Emission Averaging and Emission Reduction Credit Trading.
March 11, 1999
Tom Martin
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Department of Consumer and Industry Services
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Martin:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-05, submitted by the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, pertaining to Construction Code--Mobile Home Code (Part 6) (Rescission).
March 11, 1999
F/LT. Brian Ray, Commander
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Department of State Police
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Ray:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-06, submitted by the Department of State Police, Traffic Services Section pertaining to Motorcycle Helmets.
March 11, 1999
Anne Corgan
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Department of State
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Ms. Corgan:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-09, submitted by the Department of State, Bureau of Elections, pertaining to Casino Interest Registration.
March 11, 1999
Tom Martin
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Department of Consumer and Industry Services
Lansing, Michigan
Dear Mr. Martin:
Pursuant to the authority granted in subsection (3) of section 45 of the Administrative Procedures Act, being 24.245 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Committee by majority vote extended the time for consideration of Trans. No. 99-11, submitted by the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Bureau of Workers' Disability Compensation, pertaining to General Rules.
Sincerely,
Representative Marc Shulman
Chair
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives, for House Bill No. 4090, Reps. Hart, Hager and LaForge.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, March 22:
House Bill Nos. 4414 4415 4416 4417 4418 4419 4420 4421 4422 4423 4424 4425 4426
House Joint Resolution G
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, March 23:
Senate Bill Nos. 306 311
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57l.
The Senate has appointed Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon and Young as conferees to join with Reps. Hart, Hager and LaForge.
The bill was referred to Conference Committee on March 23, 1999.
Senate Bill No. 297, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 402 and 471a (MCL 380.402 and 380.471a), section 471a as amended by 1982 PA 71, and by adding part 5A and section 449.
The Senate has substituted (S-3) the House substitute (H-8).
The Senate has concurred in the House substitute (H-8) as substituted (S-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and agreed to the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 49, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by adding section 1b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Senate Bill No. 260, 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 416b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Senate Bill No. 261, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406n.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Senate Bill No. 262, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21053e.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Senate Bill No. 303, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," by amending section 203 (MCL 4.1203).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Senate Bill No. 306, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 307, 315, and 319 (MCL 257.307, 257.315, and 257.319), section 307 as amended by 1998 PA 330 and section 319 as amended by 1998 PA 347, and by adding section 50a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senate Bill No. 311, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4h.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 319, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6304 (MCL 600.6304), as amended by 1995 PA 249, and by adding section 1484.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Senate Bill No. 320, entitled
A bill to create the model law enforcement vehicle pursuit and response policy advisory panel within the commission on law enforcement standards; to prescribe its membership, powers, and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments; to provide for the development of law enforcement vehicle pursuit and response policies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Senate Bill No. 335, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 1990 PA 90 and section 710e as amended by 1991 PA 25.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senate Bill No. 395, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," (MCL 125.271 to 125.310) by adding section 1b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Senate Bill No. 414, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party administrator act," (MCL 550.901 to 550.962) by adding section 33.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor, approving and signing the following bill at the time designated below, was received and read:
Date: March 18, 1999
Time: 5:10 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4091 (Public Act No. 9), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 57b (MCL 400.57b), as added by 1995 PA 223.
(Filed with the Secretary of State March 22, 1999, at 10:12 a.m.)
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:
Notices of Filing
Administrative Rules
February 23, 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 11:27 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-02-6) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, entitled "Baseline Environmental Assessments", effective 15 days hereafter.
February 23, 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 11:29 A.M. this date, administrative rule (99-02-7) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Response Division, entitled "Environmental Contamination Response Activity", effective 15 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Helen Kruger, Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Green, Sheltrown, Julian, Scranton and Rick Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4427, entitled
A bill to define, develop, and regulate captive cervidae as an agricultural enterprise in this state; to provide powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Reps. Green, Sheltrown, Julian, Scranton and Rick Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4428, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40103, 40106, 40107, 40109, and 41102 (MCL 324.40103, 324.40106, 324.40107, 324.40109, and 324.41102), sections 40103 and 40107 as amended by 1998 PA 86 and sections 40106, 40109, and 41102 as added by 1995 PA 57.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Reps. Green, Julian, Scranton, Rick Johnson and Hale introduced
House Bill No. 4429, entitled
A bill to amend 1952 PA 228, entitled "Michigan comminuted meat law," by amending section 1 (MCL 289.581), as amended by 1992 PA 231.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Reps. Frank, Pestka, Neumann, Spade, Lemmons, Gieleghem, Switalski, Schermesser, O'Neil, Lockwood, Cherry, Schauer, Bogardus, Minore, Hansen, Wojno, Dennis, Woodward, Rivet, Bob Brown, Brewer, Callahan, Kelly, Hale, Daniels, Hardman, Reeves, Prusi, Scott, Martinez, Vaughn, Price, Tesanovich, Brater, Sheltrown, Jamnick, Basham, Clark, Garza, LaForge, Bovin and Jacobs introduced
House Bill No. 4430, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 274 (MCL 206.274), as amended by 1997 PA 82.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Kukuk introduced
House Bill No. 4431, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms possessed in violation of this act; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending sections 1, 2, and 9 (MCL 28.421, 28.422, and 28.429), section 1 as amended by 1992 PA 219, section 2 as amended by 1994 PA 338, and section 9 as amended by 1996 PA 169.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. Kukuk introduced
House Bill No. 4432, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 202, entitled "Explosives act of 1970," by amending section 3 (MCL 29.43).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4433, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 1996 PA 320.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Gosselin, Garcia and Kukuk introduced
House Bill No. 4434, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 1995 PA 289.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Jelinek, DeRossett, Woronchak, Rick Johnson, DeHart, Birkholz, LaSata, Bovin and Ehardt introduced
House Bill No. 4435, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 1998 PA 339.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Spade, Wojno, Sheltrown, Minore, Jacobs, Hale, Brater, Price, Lemmons and Switalski introduced
House Bill No. 4436, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Ehardt, Pappageorge, Vear, Garcia, Mortimer, Richner, Schauer, Allen and Rick Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4437, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 1998 PA 68.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Julian, Stamas, Gosselin, Sheltrown, Howell, Pappageorge, Ehardt, Faunce, Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Tabor, Toy, Law and Vear introduced
House Bill No. 4438, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520m (MCL 750.520m), as amended by 1996 PA 510.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Julian, Stamas, Gosselin, Sheltrown, Howell, Pappageorge, Ehardt, Faunce, Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Tabor, Toy, Law and Vear introduced
House Bill No. 4439, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18k of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18k), as amended by 1998 PA 478.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Julian, Stamas, Gosselin, Sheltrown, Howell, Pappageorge, Faunce, Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Tabor, Toy, Law and Vear introduced
House Bill No. 4440, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA identification profiling system act," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 1996 PA 508.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Geiger, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4299, 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.
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 4299 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas,
Nays: Reps. Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Martinez, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Geiger, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Friday, March 19, 1999, at 9:00 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, Stallworth, Tesanovich.
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 24.
A resolution encouraging schools to develop "Experience Corps" to help to promote literacy and foster a desire for reading.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 17, p. 244.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
HR 24 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Allen, Ruth Johnson, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Hart, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Bogardus, Clark, Gieleghem, Hansen,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Allen, Chair of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Allen, Ruth Johnson, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Hart, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Bogardus, Clark, Gieleghem, Hansen,
Absent: Reps. Daniels, Scott, Spade,
Excused: Reps. Daniels, Scott, Spade.
The Committee on House Oversight and Operations, by Rep. Raczkowski, Chair, 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 bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 58 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Raczkowski, Howell, Richardville, Shackleton, Rivet, DeHart,
Nays: None.
The Committee on House Oversight and Operations, by Rep. Raczkowski, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation that preserves the health and stability of the Social Security system.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 299.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation that preserves the health and stability of the Social Security system and Medicare and to urge that Congress use the federal budget surplus for this purpose, with any remaining funds to be used for tax cuts.
Whereas, For more than sixty years, Social Security has provided a safety net for American workers. Evolving over the years and reflecting changes in our population and expectations, Social Security is a defining component of our society. It affects every household in the country; and
Whereas, In the well-publicized discussion of how to fix the financial framework of the system to safeguard its solvency in perpetuity, many suggestions have been made. The reactions to some of the ideas put forth makes it clear that it is too easy for talks to deteriorate to political gamesmanship rather than honest, fact-based exchanges of proposals. It is important for all Americans that talks on Social Security and Medicare not be sidetracked to other matters. Social Security and Medicare are far too important to our common future to have the true goals obscured; and
Whereas, History shows that there is no limit to what can be accomplished when people work together honestly and cohesively to solve problems. The solvency of Social Security and Medicare is an issue that demands the focused attention of our nation and our elected officials; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation that preserves the health and stability of the Social Security system and Medicare; and be it further
Resolved, That we memorialize Congress to consider using the federal budget surplus to fund Social Security and Medicare, with any remaining funds going for tax cuts; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
HCR 14 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Raczkowski, Howell, Richardville, Shackleton, Rivet, DeHart,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Raczkowski, Chair of the Committee on House Oversight and Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Raczkowski, Howell, Richardville, Shackleton, Rivet, DeHart,
Absent: Rep. Brewer,
Excused: Rep. Brewer.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Geiger, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4302, 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.
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 4302 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas, Toy, Pestka,
Nays: Reps. Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Martinez, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Geiger, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 9:00 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, Stallworth, Tesanovich.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Green, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Vear, Brater, Bogardus, Hansen, LaForge, Rivet, Sheltrown,
Absent: Rep. Spade,
Excused: Rep. Spade.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Garcia, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Garcia, Kowall, Bisbee, Richardville, Van Woerkom, Bob Brown, Lockwood, Mans, Vaughn.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Cassis, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Cassis, Woronchak, Allen, Faunce, Gilbert, Gosselin, Koetje, Patterson, Vander Roest, Vear, Quarles, Basham, Garza, Jamnick, Minore, O'Neil, Switalski.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Faunce, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Faunce, Howell, Bishop, Julian, Richner, Sanborn, Shulman, Baird, Callahan, Jacobs, O'Neil.
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Rep. Patterson moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 8:25 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scranton declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 24, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives.