No. 5

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2000

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 1, 2000.

2:00 p.m.

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

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

Allen--present

Baird--present

Basham--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brater--present

Brewer--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Byl--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Cherry--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--present

DeHart--present

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garcia--present

Garza--present

Geiger--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Green--present

Hager--present

Hale--present

Hanley--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--excused

Koetje--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

LaSata--present

Law--present

Lemmons--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mead--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Neumann--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Perricone--present

Pestka--present

Price--present

Prusi--present

Pumford--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--excused

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--excused

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--excused

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vaughn--present

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Wendell Anthony, Pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Detroit, offered the following invocation:

"Great God, we pause to give Thee thanks, and to give Thee praise. We thank Thee for the ability to have life, and for the ability to serve Thee. We thank Thee for our state and for our cities--the East, the West, the North, the South and even the central part of this region. We thank Thee for the purity and cleanliness of the waters that we find ourselves basking in throughout these Great Lakes. We thank Thee for the diversity of our state and for our communities--rural, suburban and urban. We thank Thee, Almighty God, for the leadership and for the fellowship. We pray, Almighty God, that as we now open ourselves up to deliberate upon the laws, the rules, the regulations, and the direction of our state, that we might always remember the least of Thee. We have been given a social and a sacred honor to remember those who have no voice but our own, no hands and no feet but those that we have been blessed to have. We thank Thee, Almighty God, for the challenges as well as for the opportunities that lie ahead of us. We pray that we might grow together and not fall apart. Help us to be more collective as oppose to individual. Let us remember that we are not what we should be until our people everywhere are what they should be. Grant us this--even in this history of observing African-American history--which is concentric and center to the history of all people, for we, are in fact, blessed to be of one blood of all nations of God, men and women who have been blessed and endowed with Thy holy spirit. Now bless this chamber, bless us as we seek to do Thy will and never forget Thy sacrifice. We will continue to give You the honor, the glory, and the adulation this day and every day. We ask this all in the name of He who came for us to have life, and to have it more abundantly, Jesus the Christ, for it is He, who is our brother and our teacher, our Lord and our unique Redeemer. And in the name of the creative force, who is the God of us all individually, yet collectively, let the people of God all say, Amen."

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4524, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 1988 PA 115.

(The bill was received from the Senate on January 26 with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 4, p.50.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 8 Yeas--101

Allen Frank Kowall Richner

Baird Garcia Kuipers Rivet

Basham Garza Kukuk Rocca

Birkholz Geiger LaForge Sanborn

Bisbee Gieleghem Law Schauer

Bogardus Gilbert Lemmons Schermesser

Bovin Godchaux Lockwood Scott

Brater Gosselin Mans Scranton

Brewer Green Martinez Shackleton

Brown, B. Hager Mead Sheltrown

Brown, C. Hale Middaugh Shulman

Byl Hanley Minore Spade

Callahan Hansen Mortimer Stallworth

Cassis Hardman Neumann Stamas

Caul Hart O'Neil Switalski

Cherry Howell Pappageorge Tesanovich

Clark, I. Jacobs Perricone Toy

Clarke, H. Jamnick Pestka Van Woerkom

Daniels Jansen Price Vander Roest

DeHart Jelinek Prusi Vaughn

Dennis Jellema Pumford Vear

DeRossett Johnson, Rick Quarles Voorhees

DeVuyst Johnson, Ruth Raczkowski Wojno

DeWeese Julian Reeves Woodward

Ehardt Kelly Richardville Woronchak

Faunce

Nays--5

Bishop Koetje LaSata Patterson

Bradstreet

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

The Speaker laid before the House

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 1988 PA 115.

(The bill was received from the Senate on January 26 with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 4, p.50.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 9 Yeas--99

Allen Faunce Kelly Richner

Baird Frank Kowall Rivet

Basham Garcia Kuipers Rocca

Birkholz Garza Kukuk Sanborn

Bisbee Geiger LaForge Schauer

Bogardus Gieleghem LaSata Schermesser

Bovin Gilbert Lemmons Scott

Brater Godchaux Lockwood Shackleton

Brewer Gosselin Mans Sheltrown

Brown, B. Green Martinez Shulman

Brown, C. Hager Mead Spade

Byl Hale Middaugh Stallworth

Callahan Hanley Minore Stamas

Cassis Hansen Mortimer Switalski

Caul Hardman Neumann Tesanovich

Cherry Hart O'Neil Toy

Clark, I. Howell Pappageorge Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jacobs Perricone Vander Roest

Daniels Jamnick Pestka Vaughn

DeHart Jansen Price Vear

Dennis Jelinek Prusi Voorhees

DeRossett Jellema Pumford Wojno

DeVuyst Johnson, Rick Raczkowski Woodward

DeWeese Johnson, Ruth Reeves Woronchak

Ehardt Julian Richardville

Nays--4

Bishop Bradstreet Koetje Patterson

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4620, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1224 (MCL 500.1224), as amended by 1981 PA 1.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Scott moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

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

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4620, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1224 (MCL 500.1224), as amended by 1981 PA 1.

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

Roll Call No. 10 Yeas--106

Allen Faunce Kowall Richardville

Baird Frank Kuipers Richner

Basham Garcia Kukuk Rivet

Birkholz Garza LaForge Rocca

Bisbee Geiger LaSata Sanborn

Bishop Gieleghem Law Schauer

Bogardus Gilbert Lemmons Schermesser

Bovin Godchaux Lockwood Scott

Bradstreet Gosselin Mans 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 Tesanovich

Cherry Jacobs Patterson Toy

Clark, I. Jamnick Perricone Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jansen Pestka Vander Roest

Daniels Jelinek Price Vaughn

DeHart Jellema Prusi Vear

Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Quarles Wojno

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Woodward

DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woronchak

Ehardt Koetje

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 657, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 1995 PA 126, and by adding section 16348 and part 185; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform (for amendments, see House Journal No. 4, p. 49),

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

Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

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

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 657, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 1995 PA 126, and by adding section 16348 and part 185; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Roll Call No. 11 Yeas--106

Allen Faunce Kowall Richardville

Baird Frank Kuipers Richner

Basham Garcia Kukuk Rivet

Birkholz Garza LaForge Rocca

Bisbee Geiger LaSata Sanborn

Bishop Gieleghem Law Schauer

Bogardus Gilbert Lemmons Schermesser

Bovin Godchaux Lockwood Scott

Bradstreet Gosselin Mans 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 Tesanovich

Cherry Jacobs Patterson Toy

Clark, I. Jamnick Perricone Van Woerkom

Clarke, H. Jansen Pestka Vander Roest

Daniels Jelinek Price Vaughn

DeHart Jellema Prusi Vear

Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Voorhees

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Quarles Wojno

DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Woodward

DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woronchak

Ehardt Koetje

Nays--0

In The Chair: Birkholz

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

"An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,".

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Raczkowski moved that House Bill No. 4987 be referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Raczkowski moved that House Bill No. 4988 be referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Middaugh moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. DeHart, LaForge, Sheltrown, Basham, Hale, Martinez, Bovin, Spade, Baird, Vaughn, Hansen, Schermesser, Wojno, Quarles, Julian, Scott, Richner, Cherry, Hanley, Prusi, Kelly, Rivet, Switalski, Lemmons, Tesanovich, Schauer, Green, Dennis, Woronchak, Minore, Brater, Bogardus, Jamnick, Clarke, Hardman and Hager offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 259.

A resolution to recognize Maurice J. Hart upon the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Education Association, after thirty years of service, on December 31, 1999.

Whereas, Maurice "Jim" Hart was born to Lester W. And Marie J. Hart on December 2, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of eight, Jim's family relocated to the city now referred to as Romulus. While growing up in Romulus, he attended Cory Elementary School, Romulus Junior High School, and Romulus Senior High School. An ambitious and hard-working young man, Jim participated on the high school track team while working weekends and after school as a manager of the area grocery store. During the summer before his senior year, Jim worked for the Wayne County Road Commission. In June of 1954, Jim graduated from Romulus High School and was prepared to face the challenges lying ahead; and

Whereas, In September of 1954, Jim graciously accepted these new challenges and enrolled in classes at Eastern Michigan University. He became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. While enrolled in a full course load at Eastern, Jim was employed as Playground Supervisor for Romulus Parks and Recreation Department. Jim graduated in June of 1958 with his Bachelor's degree. In September of 1958, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. He proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, N.C., and was assigned to serve in Okinawa. Jim received an honorable discharge in April 1962; and

Whereas, Upon his return to Michigan, Jim immediately enrolled in Graduate studies at Eastern Michigan University. Jim began his teaching career with Westwood Community Schools in Dearborn Heights while working on his Master's degree at EMU. After receiving his Masters of Education Administration Degree in June of 1964, Jim continued to teach the sixth grade at Westwood Community Schools. During his summer breaks, Jim worked as the Playground Director for Inkster and Romulus Parks and Recreation. On August 15, 1965, his life took a dramatic change. It was on this day that Jim married his college sweetheart, Eleanor Harris, and moved to their new home in Inkster; and

Whereas, Jim and Eleanor began their new life together and welcomed the subsequent arrivals of their three children, Cheryl, David, and Jason (LaShon). In 1969, Jim embarked on a new career with the Michigan Education Association. Shortly thereafter, he moved his family to the City of Westland, where they continue to reside today. During his career with the MEA, Jim served in a variety of positions including Field Representative, Political Action Consultant, Contract Negotiator, Teacher Advocate, and, before his retirement, he served as the Uniserve Director. Jim was a conscientious, hard-working individual and will be greatly missed by his fellow co-workers; and

Whereas, Although finding time to help others isn't always easy, Jim made it his responsibility. He volunteered time in the Soup Kitchen in the City of Detroit for several years, and also taught Sunday School for his church. Jim served as Senior Warden of St. Clement Episcopal Church as well as serving the City of Westland on both the Compensation Commission and the Civil Service Commission. He has always taken great pride in these activities and serves as an inspiration to others; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body and the people of the State of Michigan join with Maurice J. Hart's family and friends in congratulating him on his retirement from the Michigan Education Association. We wish him an exciting retirement filled with travel and quiet enjoyment with his family; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Maurice Hart as a small token of our esteem for his thirty years of faithful service to the Michigan Education Association.

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. Brater, Baird, Vaughn, Birkholz, Hansen, Schermesser, Wojno, Scott, Cherry, Hanley, Jacobs, Martinez, LaForge, Prusi, Kelly, Rivet, Switalski, Lemmons, Tesanovich, DeHart, Schauer, Dennis, Woronchak, Bovin, Minore, Gieleghem, Hale, Bogardus, Jamnick, Clarke, Hardman and Hager offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 260.

A resolution honoring Evy Eugene Mavrellis.

Whereas, Evy Eugene Mavrellis is bringing to a close her years as Executive Director of C.O.P.E.-O'Brien Center; and

Whereas, Evy Eugene Mavrellis has worked tirelessly and tenaciously on behalf of children in Washtenaw County; and

Whereas, Ms. Mavrellis has served as the Executive Director of the Washtenaw County C.O.P.E.-O'Brien Youth Center (Center for Occupational and Personalized Education-Francis L. O'Brien Center for Youth Development), a local community-based youth service agency. She was selected as a finalist for the award of "Manager of the Year" by the administration of Washtenaw County Government and was nominated as the Ann Arbor News "Citizen of the Year" in 1997. She has been recognized as a vocal spokesperson and advocate on behalf of youth and children's services at the local, state, and national level. She also received the 1999 Community Service Award from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District; and

Whereas, Prior to her appointment, Ms. Mavrellis worked with the Washtenaw County Juvenile Court as the Volunteer Services Coordinator, as the Director of Admissions with Cleary College, and as a Project Consultant with the University of Michigan School of Education. She also served as a caseworker at the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit; and

Whereas, Highlights of Evy Eugene Mavrellis' accomplished-filled career are many. Ms. Mavrellis was responsible for the creation of two major programs in Washtenaw County: the Ypsilanti/Willow Run C.O.P.E. Program and the Middle School Alternative Program (MSA). In the past several years, the Ann Arbor Program provided half-day remedial instruction to students from public schools and from the O'Brien Day Treatment Program. The Ypsilanti C.O.P.E. Program was created to serve as a full day of classes for students who were not succeeding in their home schools. The MSA Program was designed at the request of the County School Superintendents Association to serve 10-13 year old students who had been expelled from their home schools for weapons related incidents; and

Whereas, Evy Eugene Mavrellis earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1967; a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Michigan in 1968; and Graduate degree in Educational Administration from the University of Michigan in 1980; and

Whereas, Evy Eugene Mavrellis is married to Tim Mavrellis and has two sons, Demis and Alexi, of whom she can be very proud; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commend Evy Eugene Mavrellis upon the occasion of her retirement from the C.O.P.E.-O'Brien Center; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Evy Eugene Mavrellis as evidence of our highest 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. Wojno, Baird, Vaughn, Birkholz, Hansen, Vander Roest, Schermesser, Pappageorge, Garcia, Faunce, Julian, Caul, Van Woerkom, Scranton, Scott, Vear, Richner, Cherry, Hanley, Jacobs, Martinez, LaForge, Prusi, Kelly, Rivet, Switalski, Lemmons, Tesanovich, DeHart, Spade, Jansen, Schauer, Green, Dennis, Woronchak, Bovin, Minore, Gieleghem, Hale, Brater, Callahan, Bogardus, Jamnick, Clarke, Hardman, Voorhees and Hager offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 261.

A resolution recognizing Center Line High School upon being distinguished as a Michigan Blue Ribbon School.

Whereas, It is with great pleasure we commend the students, teachers, staff, and parents of Center Line High School upon its recognition as a Michigan Blue Ribbon School. To gain this recognition a school must demonstrate a strong commitment to educational excellence for all students. This recognition is a well-earned milestone symbolic of innovation, planning, and the personal commitment of the many dedicated individuals at Center Line High School who share the belief that education is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children; and

Whereas, Center Line High School is a small public secondary school located in Center Line in southeastern lower Michigan. Established in 1953, the high school is at the heart of the community of Center Line, which has a small town feel despite being surrounded by the larger city of Warren. The Mission of Center Line High School is to prepare all students academically, physically, and socially to participate productively in our rapidly changing world. The community of Center Line and surrounding Warren, which Center Line High School serves, is extraordinarily diverse. In the last several years, the community has begun a tremendous cultural shift. Since 1996, the Center Line School District has experienced a 61 percent increase in the number of bilingual, limited English speaking students receiving services. Center Line High School has made it a top priority to serve such students, with a full bilingual program to be implemented next fall; and

Whereas, The staff at Center Line High wear many hats and serve students as educators, coaches, mentors and role models. The extensive curriculum available serves the differing needs of individual students. Classroom teachers play an integral part in assisting students with course selection. At the end of their sophomore year, students must enroll in a program of study designed for college, vocational-technical, or a combination of both, so that upon graduation they are prepared to enter college, pursue additional vocational training, or enter the workforce; and

Whereas, Students at Center Line High School are encouraged to participate in clubs and interscholastic sports programs which extend the academic curriculum to the gym, the field, the pool, and the community. A wide variety of organizations and events are offered, with over fifty percent of students participating in some co-curricular activity. In addition to preparing themselves academically, students at Center Line are developing their roles as compassionate citizens of a democratic society. Most clubs and organizations include community service in their yearly activities. For example, in the 1998-99 school year, Student Council held two successful blood drives and collected 117 pints of blood; and

Whereas, Principal Lynda Bonucchi, Superintendent Terry Follbaum, faculty and the good parents of Center Line High School realize that a key part of achieving great results is by expecting great results, students have proven this theory by accepting nothing less than their best. Clearly, the students at Center Line High School are fortunate and well along the path to quality education. We look forward to the continuation of this excellent record; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body congratulate Center Line High School as they receive honors as a Michigan Blue Ribbon School; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the students, teachers, staff and parents of Center Line High School as evidence 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. Bradstreet, Birkholz, Mead, Vander Roest, Pappageorge, Rick Johnson, Garcia, Kukuk, Gosselin, Allen, Julian, Van Woerkom, Scranton, Vear, Richner, Prusi, Kelly, Lemmons, Tesanovich, Koetje, Jansen, Green, Shulman, Voorhees, Perricone, Kuipers and Hager offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 78.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to affirm support of state-empowered individual property rights and to amend the 1987 Michigan Wilderness Act to clarify the rights of the state of Michigan and Michigan property owners in conflict with the United States Forest Service.

Whereas, Despite lip service paid to principles of federalism, there continue to be cases of increased overreaching by the federal government which threatens the rights of both states and citizens. The case of Stupak-Thrall, et al. v. United States Forest Service provides a clear example of federal disregard for such rights; and

Whereas, In 1966, under the threat of condemnation by the United States Forest Service (USFS), the owners of the area called Sylvania (most of which surrounds Crooked Lake in Gogebic County located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula), agreed to sell their property to the USFS. The sale of this property included an encumbrance recognizing the rights of adjacent waterfront property owners. Pursuant to Michigan law, both the USFS and remaining property owners on the north shore of Crooked Lake hold equal riparian rights to the use of the entire surface of Crooked Lake; and

Whereas, In 1987, Congress passed the Michigan Wilderness Act (MWA), which designated Forest Service land in Ottawa National Forest, called Sylvania, as "wilderness". Congress declared the wilderness designation to be "subject to valid existing rights", thus preserving Michigan law granting all riparian owners along inland lakes rights in common to use the entire surface of the lake in accordance with established state law. Furthermore, the Ottawa National Forest Plan identifies wilderness management and clarifies that "management applies only to federal land not to state, county, private or other ownership"; and

Whereas, In 1992, despite congressional legislative language that only federal areas could be designated wilderness and that valid existing property rights granted by state law would be respected, the Forest Service promulgated regulations to govern the use of Crooked Lake and banned the use of, among other things, sailboats on all of the lake except the small bay upon which private landowners reside; and

Whereas, The United States District Court found for the United States Forest Service, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 7-7 en-banc decision, split on the case resulting in the affirmation of the lower court's decision: "Rights of the riparian owner are also subject to federal regulation under the property clause of the United States Constitution", 843F.Supp.327 (W.D. Mich. 1994). Stupak-Thrall, et al. appealed to the United States Supreme Court; and

Whereas, Given the importance of the issues and the impact on state's rights, Governor John Engler filed an amicus brief. Four other states' Attorneys General, from Colorado, California, Alaska and South Dakota, also filed amicus briefs as they too saw a federalism precedent to usurp state sovereignty. Ultimately, the United States Supreme Court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, leaving intact the decision of the District Court, which leaves the door open for future cases of creeping federalism; and

Whereas, In 1995, the United States Forest Service issued additional wilderness regulations for the surface use of Crooked Lake and attempted to prohibit motorboat use on 97% of the lake surface. The court ruled in favor of recognizing valid existing property rights, a ruling that is currently waiting court dates as the USFS is appealing; and

Whereas, The USFS claims that, contrary to Michigan law and terms of the MWA, the surface of 97.1% of Crooked Lake is in fact controlled by the USFS and contrary to Michigan law, no other riparian owners may use "their" portion of the lake without complying with USFS rules, which include obtaining a federal USFS permit to do so; and

Whereas, The USFS makes this claim only after redrawing the original Government Land Office (GLO) survey, which is in violation of all federal and state established survey laws. This attempt, if allowed to stand, undermines the integrity of examined and approved GLO original plat drawings upon which all Michigan property ownership and ownership rights are dependent; and

Whereas, To ensure Michigan its sovereign powers and the citizens and landowners therein their valid existing property rights, steps must be taken by the state of Michigan and Congress to guarantee that the United States Forest Service respect the sovereign state of Michigan, its laws, and the intent of Congress expressed in the MWA. While the USFS may regulate its own property in a manner consistent with ownership and the intent of Congress, the federal government must not be allowed to interfere with the legislative and judicial rights of the private individual and must maintain the sovereign powers of the state of Michigan, which holds in "public trust" all inland lake water for the people of Michigan; and

Whereas, It is vitally important that the sovereignty of the state of Michigan and its property, survey, and water laws prevail; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to affirm support of state-empowered individual property rights and to amend the Michigan Wilderness Act to not only clarify the rights of property owners in conflicts with the United States Forest Service, but also clarify that it is not the intention of the United States Congress to allow a federal agency, such as the United States Forest Service, to redraw or alter in any way original Government Land Office surveys when such actions interfere with established state surveys, private property, and associated rights; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to 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 concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 456, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 207, entitled "An act to exempt certain dogs from license fees," by amending section 1 (MCL 287.291), as amended by 1984 PA 112.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 456 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Brater, Bogardus, Hansen, LaForge, Sheltrown, Spade,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 705, entitled

A bill to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain wolf-dog crosses; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain wolf-dog crosses; to impose fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental entities and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 705 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Vear, Brater, Bogardus, Hansen, LaForge, Spade,

Nays: Rep. Sheltrown.

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

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 755, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 29, entitled "An act relating to potatoes; to create a potato commission; to prescribe its powers and duties and authority; to impose an assessment on the privilege of introducing potatoes into the channels of trade and commerce; to provide for the collection of the assessment; to provide for penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 290.422), as amended by 1992 PA 135.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 755 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Brater, Hansen, LaForge, Sheltrown, Spade,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 782, entitled

A bill to regulate the ownership, possession, and care of certain large carnivores; to prohibit the ownership and possession of certain large carnivores; to impose fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental entities and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

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

Favorable Roll Call

SB 782 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Vear, Brater, Bogardus, Hansen, LaForge, Spade,

Nays: Rep. Sheltrown.

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

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to repeal the inheritance tax for farmers.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 67 of 1999, p. 1942.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

SCR 21 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Sheltrown, Spade,

Nays: Reps. Brater, LaForge.

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate antitrust violations in the agricultural processing industry.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 69 of 1999, p. 1980.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

SCR 22 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Brater, Hansen, LaForge, Sheltrown, Spade,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Green, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to require price reporting for agricultural products.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 69 of 1999, p. 1980.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

SCR 23 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Brater, Hansen, LaForge, Sheltrown, Spade,

Nays: None.

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, February 1, 2000, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Green, Julian, Bradstreet, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Howell, Rick Johnson, Koetje, Vear, Brater, Bogardus, Hansen, LaForge, Sheltrown, Spade,

Absent: Rep. Rivet.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, January 27, 2000, at 11:00 a.m.,

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

Absent: Reps. Scranton, Tesanovich,

Excused: Reps. Scranton, Tesanovich.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Tuesday, January 25:

Senate Bill No. 937

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, January 27:

House Bill Nos. 5229 5230 5231 5232 5233 5234 5235 5236

Senate Bill Nos. 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 935 936 938

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, January 28:

House Bill Nos. 5237 5238 5239

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Michigan Works! Office was received and read:

January 26, 2000

In accordance with state requirements, the Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Michigan Works! office is required to make available and publish the Workforce Investment Act Transition Plan for Adult Services to community-based organizations, local educational and other public agencies in the Michigan Works Service Delivery Area. Please review the summary enclosed with this letter.

If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact the Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Michigan Works! office at (800) 533-5800.

Sincerely,

Patti Holden

Contract and Compliance Officer

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Auditor General was received and read:

January 27, 2000

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:

Performance and Financial Related Audit of the

Child Development and Care Program

Family Independence Agency

January 2000

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communication was referred to the Clerk and the accompanying report referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:

January 28, 2000

As Chair of the Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) Board of Directors, I am pleased to submit our 1999 Annual Report to the House. This report is in accordance with provisions of Act 174 of 1992.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Robinson, Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Spade, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5240, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, operation, and supervision of credit unions; to provide for the conversion of a state credit union into a federal credit union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States and for the conversion of a federal credit

union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States into a state credit union; and to provide for the merger of credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of this state, credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, and federal credit unions," (MCL 490.1 to 490.31) by adding section 16c.

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

Reps. Thomas, Bogardus, Hale, Schauer, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Spade, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5241, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 307, entitled "Savings and loan act of 1980," (MCL 491.102 to 491.1202) by adding section 533.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Bogardus, Hale, Schermesser, Scott, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Spade, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5242, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 513.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Schermesser, Scott, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5243, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 55 (MCL 257.1855), as amended by 1991 PA 184.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5244, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21513 (MCL 333.21513), as amended by 1993 PA 79.

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

Reps. Thomas, Hale, Schauer, Bogardus, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5245, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.262).

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Bob Brown, Minore, Garcia, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5246, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of obsolete property rehabilitation districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Scott, Schermesser, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Ehardt, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5247, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 267.

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

Reps. Thomas, Schauer, Hale, Bogardus, Schermesser, DeHart, Scott, Jacobs, Brater, Minore, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5248, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.232), as amended by 1996 PA 553.

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

Reps. Thomas, Hale, Scott, DeHart, Minore, Dennis and Daniels introduced

House Bill No. 5249, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 302 and 303 (MCL 750.302 and 750.303), section 302 as amended by 1989 PA 85 and section 303 as amended by 1996 PA 129.

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

Rep. Gilbert introduced

House Bill No. 5250, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 1999 PA 6; 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.

Rep. Richner introduced

House Bill No. 5251, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 1994 PA 390.

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

Rep. DeWeese introduced

House Bill No. 5252, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20155 (MCL 333.20155), as amended by 1996 PA 267.

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

Reps. Shackleton, Bishop, Jelinek, LaSata, Kowall, Pumford, Hart, Gilbert, Tesanovich, Howell, Patterson, Julian, Rick Johnson, Richner, Vear, Allen, Shulman, Birkholz and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5253, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 36 (MCL 388.1636), as amended by 1999 PA 119.

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

Reps. Kelly, Price, Hale, Jacobs, Spade, Quarles, Sheltrown, LaForge, Woodward, Bovin, Dennis, Lemmons, Neumann, Cherry, Rison, Rivet, Scott, DeHart and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 5254, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," (MCL 207.551 to 207.572) by adding section 20a.

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

Reps. Richner, Jellema, Julian, Vear, Tabor, Gosselin, Jelinek, Shulman, Kowall, Daniels, Law, Shackleton, Garcia, Richardville, Bisbee, Bovin, Pappageorge, Kuipers, Caul, Woronchak, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Cassis, Lemmons and Sanborn introduced

House Bill No. 5255, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1312 (MCL 380.1312), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

Reps. Hager, Julian, Jellema, Tabor, Raczkowski, Gosselin, Gilbert, Ehardt, Kowall, Richardville, Shulman, DeRossett, Shackleton, Faunce, Law, Garcia, Bisbee, Bovin, Pappageorge, Kuipers, Caul, Woronchak, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Cassis, Lemmons and Sanborn introduced

House Bill No. 5256, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 81 (MCL 750.81), as amended by 1994 PA 64.

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

Reps. Switalski, Basham, Dennis, Bogardus, Julian, Baird, Wojno, DeHart, Lockwood, Jacobs, Woronchak, Gieleghem, Bovin, Minore, Van Woerkom, Law, Hager, Richner and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5257, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 18 and 168 (MCL 388.1618 and 388.1768), section 18 as amended by 1999 PA 119 and section 168 as added by 1993 PA 175.

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

Reps. Neumann, Martinez, Spade, Sheltrown, Pestka, Prusi, Frank, Allen, Hager, Gilbert, Jacobs, Schermesser, DeHart, Jamnick and Rivet introduced

House Bill No. 5258, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 332.

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

Reps. Martinez, Woodward, LaForge, Jacobs, Baird, Clark, Brater, Scott, Bogardus, Quarles, Godchaux, Jamnick and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5259, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1305.

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

Reps. Cassis, Faunce, Vear, Koetje, Gosselin, Birkholz, Sheltrown, Shackleton, Bisbee, Pappageorge, Kuipers, Spade, Hart, Middaugh, Jansen and Raczkowski introduced

House Bill No. 5260, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 35 (MCL 205.735), as amended by 1994 PA 254.

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

Reps. Richardville, Vear, Kowall, Gosselin, Hager, Shackleton, Raczkowski, Byl, Julian, Middaugh, Faunce, Gilbert, Garcia, Spade, Pappageorge and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5261, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by adding section 9m.

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

Reps. Tabor, Gosselin, Hart, Voorhees, Kuipers, Garcia and DeVuyst introduced

House Bill No. 5262, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "Minimum wage law of 1964," by amending section 4a (MCL 408.384a), as amended by 1997 PA 2.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.

Reps. Cameron Brown, Mortimer, Kukuk, Faunce, Vear, Patterson, Raczkowski, Birkholz, Vander Roest, Tabor, Jelinek, DeHart, Middaugh, Byl, Pappageorge, Garcia and Kowall introduced

House Joint Resolution N, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 25 to article I, to prohibit the infringement of the right to privacy without due process of law.

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

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Rep. Bisbee moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.