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No. 31

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

90th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2000

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 13, 2000.

12:00 Noon.

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

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--absent

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--excused

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vaughn--absent

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Larry VanSlambrook, Pastor of the Open Door Missionary Church in Sandusky, offered the following invocation:

"O gracious and holy God, we thank You for the gift of life that You have given us for another day. As You look upon us today, You see not just an assembly of Representatives from various districts throughout this state, but You see and know each one of us as an individual of worth and value to You. You know our thoughts, our strengths and our weaknesses. You know our needs and the circumstances of our lives. So I ask that You touch each of us today in a way that makes real the truth of who You are as our God and enables us to experience the fullness of Your love for each one of us.

I ask that today You would give strength, peace, wisdom and love to each of these Representatives as they gather in this Chamber. The pace of the lives they live and the heaviness of the responsibilities they bear requires a strength greater than their own. So, I ask that You provide the resources they need to meet the challenges and fulfill the responsibilities incumbent upon them in the office to which they have been elected. Encourage and use these men and women gathered here as they, by their actions, write on the pages of history and serve a purpose that outlasts them.

We're thankful today for the blessings that we enjoy as citizens of this state and for the ways in which this legislative body has contributed to the quality of our lives. As this House moves forward with the agenda of the day I ask that You enable them to act in a way that is sensitive to the needs and dignity of all; a way that will nurture and strengthen each individual as well as the family. May the freedoms we enjoy be preserved at the same time upholding the responsibility we each have to respect the rights of others.

Give these Representatives the courage to stand for that which is right and true rather than that which is politically expedient. Give them the guidance and wisdom needed to enable them to recognize when money is being placed over principle. May there be not only the confidence to speak to the issues at hand, but an equal openness to listen to opposing views so that the merits of each bill may be measured carefully and with minimal political bias.

In this day, as we gather here, we have deep concern for our families. May our children be afforded the opportunities they need in order to learn and grow as responsible citizens.

We pray today for our Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the members of the Senate and all other government officials as well as those who serve in country, city and village governments throughout our state. Use them and uphold them as they fulfill their responsibilities.

Finally, we ask that You, O God, be part of all that happens in this room today. We acknowledge Your will as well as Your power to influence th course of all things--including the decisions that will be made here today. I ask that You come to each one in this room that room in such a way that You become a guiding light. May the truths You have set forth in Your word become the guiding principles by which this assembly acts today. As we, as a local church, have committed to pray for each member of this House of Representatives on a daily basis, we ask today that You, O God, will uplift, encourage and bless each one of them. Amen."

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Scott, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 260-268. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea' on Roll Call Nos. 260-264, 266 and 268, and 'nay' on Roll Call Nos. 265 and 268."

Rep. Scranton, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 267 and 268. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Messages from the Senate

The Senate requested the return of

Senate Bill No. 1006, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 204a and 210 (MCL 330.1204a and 330.1210), section 204a as added and section 210 as amended by 1995 PA 290.

Rep. Raczkowski moved that the request of the Senate be granted.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4710, entitled

A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the officers and members of said department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their compensation; to provide for their removal from office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.6), as amended by 1989 PA 10.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

House Bill No. 4715, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled "An act to provide for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence; to develop and establish policies, procedures, and standards for providing domestic violence assistance programs and services; to create a domestic violence prevention and treatment board and prescribe its powers and duties; to establish a domestic violence prevention and treatment fund and provide for its use; and to prescribe powers and duties of the department of social services," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 400.1501).

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5277, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the family independence agency and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.

(The bill was read a second time, amendments adopted and bill postponed for the day on April 12, see House Journal No. 30, p. 644.)

Rep. Garza moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, by inserting:

"Sec. 705. (1) The family independence agency and administration at W.J. Maxey training school shall ensure that a school treatment team submit a complete release plan or hearing summary to the court that documents the youth's progress in meeting planned treatment goals and the youth's readiness for release.

(2) The family independence agency and the administration at W.J. Maxey training school shall ensure that the report on a youth's treatment outcomes is accurate and reported to the court in a timely fashion.

(3) The family independence agency and the administration at W.J. Maxey training school shall ensure that a discharge service plan for a youth is prepared in compliance with any applicable licensing and regulatory acts or laws and any rules promulgated under such acts or laws.

(4) No later than March 1, 2001, the family independence agency shall submit a report to the legislature regarding the number of reports submitted to the courts, how many of these reports were timely, and how many reports were not timely and the reason the reports were not timely. The family independence agency shall, also, report any complaints by the courts of the family independence agency's failure to submit timely reports. This report shall contain data from all juvenile facilities under the supervision of the family independence agency.

(5) The family independence agency shall ensure that all juvenile facilities under family independence agency supervision shall submit timely reports to the courts.".

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 12, by striking out "3,486,200" and inserting "4,486,200".

2. Amend page 6, line 4, by striking out "335,823,300" and inserting "336,823,300" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

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

Rep. Frank demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 269 Yeas--52

Baird Dennis Lemmons Rivet

Basham Frank Lockwood Rocca

Bogardus Gieleghem Mans Schauer

Bovin Hale Martinez Schermesser

Brater Hanley Minore Scott

Brewer Hansen Neumann Shackleton

Brown, B. Hardman O'Neil Sheltrown

Callahan Howell Pestka Spade

Cherry Jacobs Price Stallworth

Clark, I. Jamnick Prusi Switalski

Clarke, H. Kelly Quarles Tesanovich

Daniels Kilpatrick Richardville Wojno

DeHart LaForge Rison Woodward

Nays--51

Allen Geiger Koetje Richner

Birkholz Gilbert Kowall Sanborn

Bisbee Godchaux Kuipers Scranton

Bishop Gosselin Kukuk Shulman

Bradstreet Green LaSata Stamas

Brown, C. Hager Law Tabor

Byl Hart Mead Toy

Cassis Jansen Middaugh Van Woerkom

Caul Jelinek Mortimer Vander Roest

DeVuyst Jellema Pappageorge Vear

DeWeese Johnson, Rick Patterson Voorhees

Faunce Johnson, Ruth Pumford Woronchak

Garcia Julian Raczkowski

In The Chair: Scranton

Reps. Stallworth and Jansen moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, by inserting:

"Sec. 705. (1) The department shall report on the W.J. Maxey facility to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the family independence agency budget as part of their annual budget presentation. The report shall include the following:

(a) Population reintegration goals for juvenile justice wards including, but not limited to, the categorization of positive outcomes and recidivism by age and incarceration type.

(b) Facility media policy to ensure reinforcement and consistency with treatment plans and desired ward outcomes.

(d) Outcome based service and treatment program plan for wards who are sex offenders or substance abusers.

(e) Facility procedure following traumatic campus occurrences such as, but not limited to, violent and sexual assaults.

(f) Progress of facility construction including, but not limited to:

(i) Scope and cost of the construction contract.

(ii) Construction schedule.

(iii) Radio and security system warranties.

(g) Quality control process for resident service and release plans.

(2) The department shall ensure that all juveniles coming into care receive an assessment which includes a review of dysfunctional behavior in adolescents. In addition, the department shall ensure that all treatment addresses:

(a) Dysfunctional family practices, such as substance abuse and domestic violence.

(b) Sexual harassment and gender bias.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Stallworth and Jansen,

Rep. Stallworth demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Stallworth and Jansen,

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 270 Yeas--100

Allen Garcia Kuipers Richner

Baird Geiger Kukuk Rison

Basham Gieleghem LaForge Rivet

Birkholz Gilbert LaSata Rocca

Bisbee Godchaux Law Sanborn

Bishop Green Lemmons Schermesser

Bogardus Hager Lockwood Scott

Bovin Hale Mans Scranton

Brater Hanley Martinez Shackleton

Brewer Hansen Mead Sheltrown

Brown, B. Hardman Middaugh Shulman

Brown, C. Hart Minore Spade

Byl Howell Mortimer Stallworth

Callahan Jacobs Neumann Stamas

Cassis Jamnick O'Neil Switalski

Caul Jansen Pappageorge Tabor

Cherry Jelinek Patterson Tesanovich

Clark, I. Jellema Pestka Toy

Clarke, H. Johnson, Rick Price Van Woerkom

Daniels Johnson, Ruth Prusi Vander Roest

DeHart Julian Pumford Vear

DeVuyst Kelly Quarles Voorhees

Ehardt Kilpatrick Raczkowski Wojno

Faunce Koetje Reeves Woodward

Frank Kowall Richardville Woronchak

Nays--2

Bradstreet Gosselin

In The Chair: Scranton

Reps. Schauer, Raczkowski and Stallworth moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, following section 705, by inserting:

"Sec. 706. From the funds appropriated in section 105, the department may expend funds to develop a 12-month pilot program to identify and treat biochemical imbalances in state wards. The department may seek and accept proposals for program management. Ward participation in the pilot shall be voluntary and require consent of the ward's parent or legal guardian. The department shall complete an independent assessment of the program and provide a report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the family independence agency budget within 16 months of the program's inception.".

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

Rep. Vaughn moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, by inserting:

"Sec. 705. The department shall conduct a sexual assualt assessment project of the W.J. Maxey detention facility. A sexual assault assessment shall be conducted of each juvenile detained at the facility during a specified 1-week period. The assessment shall be by a social worker experienced in the assessment of sexual assault cases. If there is an identified need for a more comprehensive assessment, a follow-up assessment shall be conducted by a qualified physician and shall include a physical exam and medical history. By March 1, 2001, the department shall issue to the legislature a report detailing the findings and making recommendations.".

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

Rep. Vaughn moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, by inserting:

"Sec. 705. Any juvenile detention facility receiving money under this act shall not discriminate against or segregate juveniles based on race or ethnicity.".

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

Rep. Garza moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 61, following line 22, following section 706, by inserting:

"Sec. 707. (1) The family independence agency and the administration at W.J. Maxey training school shall ensure that initial service plans and updated service plans for youth are completed on a timely basis and are in compliance with state licensing or regulatory acts and any rules promulgated under those acts.

(2) The family independence agency and the administration at W.J. Maxey training school shall establish an effective quality assurance process to ensure that the requirements of state licensing or regulatory acts are met and that youth treatment progress is adequately reviewed and documented.

(3) The family independence agency and the administration shall develop short-term goals for youth service plans.

(4) No later than March 1, 2001, the family independence agency shall submit to the legislature a report that includes information regarding the number of initial service plans and updated service plans submitted to the courts, how many of these reports were timely, how many were not timely, and the reason the reports were not submitted in a timely manner. The family independence agency shall also report any complaints by the courts of the family independence agency's failure to submit timely service plans. The report shall contain data from all juvenile facilities under family independence agency supervision.

(5) The family independence agency shall ensure that all juvenile facilities under the family independence agency's supervision submit timely initial service plans and updated service plans to the courts.".

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

Rep. Jansen 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. 5277, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 271 Yeas--98

Allen Frank Kowall Richardville

Baird Garcia Kuipers Richner

Basham Geiger Kukuk Rison

Birkholz Gieleghem LaForge Rivet

Bisbee Gilbert LaSata Sanborn

Bishop Godchaux Law Schauer

Bogardus Green Lemmons Schermesser

Bovin Hager Lockwood Scott

Brater Hale Mans Scranton

Brown, B. Hanley Martinez Shackleton

Brown, C. Hansen Mead Sheltrown

Byl Hardman Middaugh Shulman

Cassis Hart Minore Spade

Caul Howell Mortimer Stamas

Cherry Jacobs Neumann Switalski

Clark, I. Jamnick O'Neil Tabor

Clarke, H. Jansen Pappageorge Tesanovich

Daniels Jelinek Pestka Toy

DeHart Jellema Price Van Woerkom

Dennis Johnson, Rick Prusi Vander Roest

DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Pumford Vear

DeVuyst Julian Quarles Voorhees

DeWeese Kelly Raczkowski Wojno

Ehardt Kilpatrick Reeves Woronchak

Faunce Koetje

Nays--5

Bradstreet Gosselin Patterson Rocca

Callahan

In The Chair: Scranton

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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Rep. Callahan, 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 voted 'no' on the FIA budget because of the state's failure to correct the flaws of the Friend-of-the-Court and it's failure to check the criminal backgrounds of child day care providers. (Amendment #32-defeated)"

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:

Several years ago 'welfare as we know it' came to an end. So why are we voting to spend 11 percent more state taxpayer dollars on welfare, for a total of $1.2 billion?"

Messages from the Governor

House Bill No. 4305, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000 and other fiscal periods; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

(The bill was returned by the Governor with line item veto and postponed for the day on April 11, see House Journal No. 29, p. 608.)

The question being on the passage of the remaining disapproved items, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,

Rep. Raczkowski moved the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Jamnick, Callahan, Rivet, Hansen, Daniels, Spade, Scranton, Switalski, Lemmons, Hale, Sheltrown, LaForge, Gieleghem, Bovin, Wojno, Jacobs, Kukuk, Koetje, Kowall, Van Woerkom, LaSata, Voorhees, DeHart, Hanley, Dennis, Pappageorge, Kelly, Cherry, Prusi, Baird, DeRossett, Schauer, Shackleton, Faunce, Julian, Cassis, Schermesser, Minore, Richner, Richardville, Vear, Brater, Reeves, Shulman, DeWeese, Toy, Vander Roest, Lockwood, Kilpatrick, Sanborn, Caul, Howell, Ehardt, Jellema, Scott, Bishop and Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 321.

A resolution honoring Dr. William E. Shelton, President of Eastern Michigan University.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure for the members of the Michigan House of Representatives to join in commending Dr. William E. Shelton as he brings to a close his tenure as President of Eastern Michigan University. He is deserving of our gratitude and praise for his many contributions to the education of our young adults, leadership, and stewardship of the fifth largest public university in the State of Michigan; and

Whereas, Dr. Shelton's presidency of Eastern Michigan University has been a time of significant construction and renovation on campus. Included in the many projects that he has shepherded through and brought to fruition are the Everett L. Marshall College of Health and Human Services Building, the Convocation Center, the Bruce T. Halle Library, the Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Center, and the Outdoor Recreation Center and the renovation of Boone Hall, the John W. Porter College of Education Building, and Pease Auditorium; and

Whereas, Dr. Shelton's endowment to the University goes much deeper than physical changes. His many initiatives have contributed greatly to the reputation of Eastern Michigan University by creating an exceptional learning environment for the students. Dr. Shelton's vision of the "Learning University" and his "Barriers to Learning" initiative have established an atmosphere where learning is the prime focus of both the faculty and the administration; and

Whereas, Dr. Shelton's role in the community is of paramount importance. His wisdom, guidance, and initiatives have earned him the respect of the entire educational community. He has helped Eastern Michigan University earn widespread acclaim; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we hereby commend Dr. William E. Shelton for his leadership and stewardship of one of Michigan's finest institutions of higher education; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution is transmitted to Dr. William E. Shelton as evidence of our deep appreciation for his efforts.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Raczkowski moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Gilbert, Hager, Julian, Kukuk, Voorhees, Sheltrown, DeRossett, Faunce, Kowall, Patterson, Van Woerkom, Rick Johnson, Bradstreet, Ehardt, Neumann, Scranton, Jacobs, Middaugh, Woronchak, LaSata, Pappageorge, Jamnick, Cassis, Richner, Richardville, Vear, Shulman, DeWeese, Toy, Mortimer, Vander Roest, Basham, Sanborn, Caul, Howell, Bishop and Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 322.

A resolution to request the International Joint Commission to set a water level policy to equalize the fluctuations in the water levels of Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes as much as possible.

Whereas, The quality and the quantity of the water levels of the Great Lakes are issues of paramount importance to our state and our neighbors in this country and in Canada. The impact of water levels on commerce, recreation, and the environment is well documented. The International Joint Commission is responsible for resolving disputes and managing, to the extent possible, the levels of the lakes; and

Whereas, Recently, water levels of the lakes have been fluctuating to an extent that is uneven. While the level of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron is alarmingly low, the water level of Lake Superior has been maintained and may even be a little higher than the level of a year ago. This disparity creates unique problems of navigation and represents an extra burden for those using and living along the lower lakes; and

Whereas, While fluctuations in the water levels of the Great Lakes are most influenced by natural forces, there are several policies that help to manage the outflow levels at certain points. It is very important that these mechanisms be used to prevent inequities in the fluctuations among the lakes. The uncertainties of rainfall, climatic conditions, and other natural forces must be balanced as much as possible by the International Joint Commission. Policies that promote equity in the way changes in water levels impact each area of the system fulfill the aims of this body and are in the best long-term interest of everyone; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we request the International Joint Commission to set a water level policy to equalize the fluctuations in the water levels of Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes as much as possible; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the International Joint Commission.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism.

Reps. Birkholz, Van Woerkom, Ehardt, Schauer, Pappageorge, Toy, Richardville, Kuipers, Mead, Scranton, Lemmons, LaForge, Middaugh, Kukuk, Kowall, LaSata, Voorhees, Prusi, Baird, DeRossett, Faunce, Julian, Cassis, Godchaux, Jelinek, Richner, Vear, Reeves, DeWeese, Mortimer, Vander Roest, Bradstreet, Kilpatrick, Caul, Howell and Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 323.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase and index the caps for low-income housing tax credits and mortgage revenue bonds.

Whereas, The housing credit program that enables low-income people access to better quality rental housing and the mortgage revenue bond program that enables low-income first-time home buyers to become homeowners are programs that are highly successful and efficient in enhancing American lives. These programs provide encouragement to American people seeking quality housing and a greater stake in our society by lessening some of the economic barriers to affordable rental options or to their first home; and

Whereas, The housing tax credit contributes significantly to the housing stock for low-income families and the elderly. This tax break provides an incentive to investment that amounts to approximately $7 billion each year. Since its creation in 1986, the tax credits have had a strong positive impact. However, this impact has been eroded since then due to the effects of inflation; and

Whereas, The mortgage revenue bond program through which state and local governments make available lower-rate mortgages has also been a very successful endeavor. This tool has helped more than 2 million lower-income families realize the dream of home ownership. While the cap for the bonds that finance this program has been raised through legislation that will phase in new limits in the future, this needs to be raised immediately. It would be very prudent to index this limit to inflation to facilitate a program that has proven its value to our citizens and communities alike; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase and index the caps for low-income housing tax credits and mortgage revenue bonds; 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 resolution was referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Reps. Godchaux, Hansen, Spade, Mead, Scranton, Lemmons, LaForge, Gieleghem, Bovin, Wojno, Jacobs, Koetje, Kowall, Van Woerkom, LaSata, Voorhees, Pappageorge, Kelly, Cherry, Prusi, Baird, DeRossett, Jamnick, Schauer, Shackleton, Faunce, Julian, Cassis, Schermesser, Minore, Richner, Gosselin, Vear, Brater, Clark, Shulman, DeWeese, Toy, Vander Roest, Kilpatrick, Caul, Howell, Ehardt, Jellema, Scott, Bishop and Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 324.

A resolution honoring Roy Levy Williams for his many years of service to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

Whereas, It is with the highest esteem that we recognize and honor Mr. Roy Levy Williams for his long and distinguished service as a member and Chairman of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Board. We offer thanks for his contributions, and we praise his efforts and dedication in promoting MSHDA's goals of making affordable housing available to those with lower incomes and offering opportunities that assist people to become self-sufficient; and

Whereas, Mr. Williams has established an extensive record of public service as a manager of Community Relations with Chrysler Corporation since 1984, a board member of the city of Detroit Planning Commission, a member of the Steering Committee of Detroit Neighborhood Housing Services, past President of the National Council of State Housing Agencies Board, national board member of the NAACP, chair of the NAACP Special Contribution Fund, Vice President of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, and Executive Vice President of HP Devco; and

Whereas, In addition to his storied career in the human rights arena, Roy Levy Williams possesses a master's degree in urban planning from Wayne State University, has done postgraduate work at the University of Manchester in England, and is currently working on his Ph.D. He became the first corporate executive to receive the National Jewish Labor Committee's Human Rights Award. In addition, he has been named "Citizen of the Week" by WWJ-Radio and has hosted a television show on WJRT in Flint; and

Whereas, A loving family man, husband to Patricia (Tish), and father to Marc and Lauren, his family takes great pride in this man who has earned both the respect and admiration of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That this legislative body offers words of praise to honor Mr. Roy Levy Williams for his years of dedicated service to the citizens of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Roy Levy Williams and his family as evidence of our admiration and the high esteem held for his many contributions on behalf of the state of Michigan.

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. Cassis, Middaugh, Shulman, Bisbee, Kowall, Hager, Richardville, Howell, Gosselin, Birkholz, Kuipers, Mead, Scranton, Lemmons, Sheltrown, Kukuk, Woronchak, Van Woerkom, LaSata, Voorhees, Pappageorge, Baird, DeRossett, Shackleton, Faunce, Julian, Schermesser, Godchaux, Jelinek, Richner, Vear, DeWeese, Toy, Mortimer, Vander Roest, Bradstreet, Sanborn, Caul, Ehardt, Jellema, Bishop and Raczkowski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 325.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal excise tax on telephone and other communications services.

Whereas, The federal tax on telephone service was put in place in 1898 as a temporary luxury tax on the new technology of the telephone. At that time, the government needed money to help pay for the Spanish-American War. Over the past century, this tax, which is now three percent, has been changed many times; and

Whereas, Recently, a focal point of tax policy has been the question of taxing another emerging communications technology, the Internet. This discussion has caused some observers to reexamine the nature of certain taxes. There is a strong parallel between the notion of taxing some aspect of the Internet and the tax applied to the telephone a century ago; and

Whereas, The federal excise tax on telephone services provides an example of poor public policy. This tax is regressive in that all taxpayers, regardless of ability to do so, pay the same rate even though a phone is a necessity of modern life. Unlike other federal excise taxes, the telephone tax is not an attempt to reduce public use of a product like tobacco or alcohol that can be harmful and is not needed. In addition, the money raised from this excise tax does not go to any specific purpose related to telecommunications; and

Whereas, A bill is before Congress to repeal the excise tax. This measure, H.R. 3916, would impact virtually every household in the country. At the same time, repealing this tax would be consistent with the efforts of many groups and individuals seeking to prevent a new tax on the technology of the Internet, the most recent development in communications; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal excise tax on telephone and other communications services; and be it further

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 5083, entitled

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

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5291, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 167 (MCL 388.1767), as amended by 1997 PA 93.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5292, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9208 (MCL 333.9208).

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5293, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1177 (MCL 380.1177), as amended by 1996 PA 399.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4414, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2552 (MCL 600.2552), as amended by 1994 PA 154.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4711, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 411 (MCL 750.411).

The Senate has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "whereabouts" by inserting a comma.

2. Amend page 2, line 8, after "injuries" by striking out "AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PERPETRATOR, IF KNOWN".

The Senate has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 38.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States regarding voluntary, individual, unorganized, and non-mandatory prayer in public schools.

Whereas, The United States of America was founded by men and women with varied religious beliefs and ideals; and

Whereas, The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...," which means that the government is prohibited from establishing a state religion. However, no barriers shall be erected against the practice of any religion; and

Whereas, The establishment clause of the First Amendment was not drafted to protect Americans from religion, rather, its purpose was clearly to protect Americans from governmental mandates with respect to religion; and

Whereas, The Michigan Legislature strongly believes that reaffirming a right to voluntary, individual, unorganized, and non-mandated prayer in public schools is an important element of religious choice guaranteed by the Constitution, and will reaffirm those religious rights and beliefs upon which the nation was founded; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representative concurring), That the members of the Michigan Legislature memorialize the Congress of the United States to strongly support voluntary, individual, unorganized, and non-mandatory prayer in the public schools of this nation; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy 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 Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, April 13:

House Bill Nos. 5545 5546 5547 5548 5549 5550 5551 5552 5553 5554 5555 5556 5557 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562 5563 5564 5565 5566 5567 5568 5569 5570 5571 5572 5573 5574 5575 5576 5577 5578 5579

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Bovin introduced

House Bill No. 5580, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Reps. Caul and Koetje introduced

House Bill No. 5581, entitled

A bill to repeal 1899 PA 221, entitled "An act to compel parties engaged in securing ice to erect suitable danger signals and barricades, designating what officials it shall be the duty of to see that the provisions of this act are complied with, and to repeal Act No. 100 of the Public Acts of 1877, entitled "An act to compel parties engaged in securing ice to erect danger signals," being sections 9119 and 9120 of Howell's annotated statutes of the state of Michigan and sections 11525 and 11526 of the Compiled Laws of 1897," (MCL 752.351 to 752.353).

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

Rep. Mead introduced

House Bill No. 5582, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 313, entitled "An act to provide for the control and eradication of white pine blister rust; to provide for the destruction of trees, plants and bushes infected with white pine blister rust; to authorize the commissioner of agriculture to remove, appraise and pay for healthy host plants necessarily destroyed; to declare certain plants and bushes a public nuisance; to authorize the commissioner to set aside fruiting currant and gooseberry and white pine growing districts as control areas; to provide for co-operation between state departments; to authorize the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide funds for carrying out the purposes of this act; and to provide penalties for its violation," by amending section 2 (MCL 286.102).

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

Reps. Howell, Caul and Geiger introduced

House Bill No. 5583, entitled

A bill to repeal 1883 PA 122, entitled "An act to provide for branding certain livestock; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to prescribe application procedures and fees," (MCL 287.221 to 287.223).

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

Rep. DeRossett introduced

House Bill No. 5584, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 213, entitled "An act to encourage the raising of started pullets; to provide for the inspection and certification as to the age, condition and health of started pullets; to define certain terms; to provide authority to establish and collect fees; to impose certain responsibilities on the department of agriculture; to grant authority to make rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this act; and to prescribe penalties for violation thereof," by repealing section 4 (MCL 287.174).

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

Reps. Tabor, Koetje and Pappageorge introduced

House Bill No. 5585, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending section 4a (MCL 290.644a), as added by 1986 PA 127.

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

Rep. DeWeese introduced

House Bill No. 5586, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 181, entitled "An act to provide for the testing, condemnation and disposal of livestock and livestock products; to provide for the testing of certain livestock; to provide for the quarantine of certain livestock; to prescribe the conditions of condemnation; to provide for the indemnification of owners of quarantined or disposed livestock or livestock products; to provide for recovery of the costs of testing, condemnation, disposal, and indemnification; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of agriculture," by amending sections 3b and 7 (MCL 287.73b and 287.77); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Julian, Gilbert, Voorhees, Kukuk and Pappageorge introduced

House Bill No. 5587, entitled

A bill to repeal 1976 PA 340, entitled "An act to create a municipal fire service classification board; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to provide for the evaluation of fire service delivery systems; to establish a fire service classification scale; to provide recommendations for the improvement of the capabilities of fire service delivery systems to improve life safety and to reduce fire losses for the citizens of this state; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the administration of this act," (MCL 28.651 to 28.657).

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

Reps. Cameron Brown, Scranton, Pappageorge and Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5588, entitled

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

Reps. Gosselin, Bradstreet and Voorhees introduced

House Bill No. 5589, entitled

A bill to repeal 1965 PA 188, entitled "Hazardous substances act," (MCL 286.451 to 286.462).

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

Rep. Bisbee introduced

House Bill No. 5590, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by repealing section 3 (MCL 10.3).

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

Reps. Koetje, Bishop, Gosselin, Kowall, Richner, Pappageorge and Hart introduced

House Bill No. 5591, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish a revenue division of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to create the position and to define the powers and duties of the state commissioner of revenue; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 30a (MCL 205.30a), as amended by 1995 PA 116.

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

Reps. Vander Roest, Bishop, Voorhees, Garcia, Mortimer, Patterson, Pumford and Mead introduced

House Bill No. 5592, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 188, entitled "An act relating to the conduct of hotels, inns and public lodging houses," by repealing section 4 (MCL 427.4).

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

Reps. Scranton and Cameron Brown introduced

House Bill No. 5593, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 188, entitled "An act relating to the conduct of hotels, inns and public lodging houses," by repealing section 5 (MCL 427.5).

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

Reps. Kowall, Koetje, Richner, Shackleton, Vear, Faunce, Gilbert, Vander Roest, Richardville, Jelinek, Tabor and Raczkowski introduced

House Bill No. 5594, entitled

A bill to repeal 1917 PA 54, entitled "An act to provide for the branding and labeling of mattresses and comforts, and to provide against the use of insanitary, unhealthy, old or second-hand material in the manufacture of mattresses and comforts, and to provide against the sale of mattresses or comforts containing such insanitary, unhealthy, old or second-hand materials," (MCL 429.301 to 429.311).

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

Rep. Jelinek introduced

House Bill No. 5595, entitled

A bill to repeal 1921 PA 350, entitled "An act to authorize and direct the state highway commissioner to lay out and establish a trunk line highway from a point on the boundary line between the states of Michigan and Indiana southwest to Mottville on the Elkhart road to Port Sanilac in Sanilac county, and from New Buffalo in Berrien county, through Buchanan, Niles, Cassopolis, Vandalia, Fabius, Three Rivers, Fishers' Lake, Mendon, Leonidas, Union City, Burlington, Tekonsha, Homer, Concord, Spring Arbor, to Jackson in Jackson county, passing through certain intermediate towns, villages and cities, to be known and designated as the Colgrove highway," (MCL 250.171).

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

Reps. Vear and Julian introduced

House Bill No. 5596, entitled

A bill to repeal 1919 PA 36, entitled "An act to regulate the planting of ornamental, nut bearing or other food producing trees along the highways of the state of Michigan, or in public places, and for the maintenance, protection and care of such trees and to provide a penalty for injury thereof, or for stealing the products thereof," (MCL 247.231 to 247.235).

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

Reps. Voorhees, Gosselin, Bradstreet, Raczkowski, Sanborn and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 5597, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by repealing sections 663, 664, 665, and 666 (MCL 257.663, 257.664, 257.665, and 257.666).

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

Rep. Rick Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 5598, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 709 (MCL 257.709), as amended by 1988 PA 470.

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

Rep. Woronchak introduced

House Bill No. 5599, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 269, entitled "An act to protect benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable corporations in the use of their names and emblems; to provide penalties for the violation thereof; and to repeal Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1909," by repealing section 3 (MCL 430.53).

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

Reps. Richardville, DeRossett, Spade, Kowall, Mans, Jelinek, Julian, Hager, Faunce, Ehardt and Byl introduced

House Bill No. 5600, entitled

A bill to repeal 1921 PA 340, entitled "An act to provide for the laying out, establishing, construction, improvement and maintenance of a public wagon road from the city of Monroe in Monroe county to the boundary line between the states of Ohio and Michigan, to designate the character and general location of such road, to define the powers and duties of the state highway commissioner with reference thereto and to provide for the payment of the cost thereof," (MCL 250.181).

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

Rep. Rick Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 5601, entitled

A bill to repeal 1962 PA 57, entitled "An act to authorize a bridge over the public navigable waters of Missaukee lake in Missaukee county," (MCL 254.351 to 254.352).

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

Rep. Pumford introduced

House Bill No. 5602, entitled

A bill to repeal 1921 PA 324, entitled "An act to authorize and direct the state highway commissioner to lay out and establish a trunk line highway commencing at the section corner common to sections 15, 16, 21 and 22, town 14 north, range 7 west, Wheatland township, Mecosta county, thence running due north through the village of Barryton, Mecosta county, and the village of Marion, Osceola county, to the city of McBain in Missaukee county, thence due north on the township line between town 21 north, range 7 west, and 21 north, range 8 west, to the southwest corner to section 25, town 22 north, range 8 west," (MCL 250.151).

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

Rep. Hager introduced

House Bill No. 5603, entitled

A bill to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Hager introduced

House Bill No. 5604, entitled

A bill to repeal 1947 PA 294, entitled "An act to enable the state bridge commission to sell certain real estate subject to certain limitations and to direct the disposition of the proceeds of said sale," (MCL 254.181).

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

Rep. Schermesser introduced

House Bill No. 5605, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 517 (MCL 750.517).

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

Rep. Hart introduced

House Bill No. 5606, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Rep. Stamas introduced

House Bill No. 5607, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Rep. Jellema introduced

House Bill No. 5608, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 266 (MCL 750.266).

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

Reps. Garcia and Vander Roest introduced

House Bill No. 5609, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 516 (MCL 750.516).

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

Rep. LaSata introduced

House Bill No. 5610, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 366 (MCL 750.366).

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

Rep. Allen introduced

House Bill No. 5611, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 348 (MCL 750.348).

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

Rep. Ehardt introduced

House Bill No. 5612, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16v of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16v), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Reps. Kuipers and Rick Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 5613, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5614, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 179 (MCL 750.179).

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

Reps. Raczkowski, Bishop, Richardville and Cherry introduced

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing sections 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, and 447 (MCL 750.442, 750.443, 750.444, 750.445, 750.446, and 750.447).

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 5616, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 409 (MCL 750.409).

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

Reps. Bradstreet, Ehardt, Gosselin, Voorhees, Green, Van Woerkom and Faunce introduced

House Bill No. 5617, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 514 (MCL 750.514).

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

Rep. O'Neil introduced

House Bill No. 5618, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 513 (MCL 750.513).

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

Reps. Faunce, Richardville, Van Woerkom and Howell introduced

House Bill No. 5619, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 448, 449, 450, 451, and 462 (MCL 750.448, 750.449, 750.450, 750.451, and 750.462).

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

Reps. Gilbert, Julian, Voorhees, Pappageorge, Hager and Van Woerkom introduced

House Bill No. 5620, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 662 (MCL 257.662).

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

Reps. Gieleghem, Minore, Callahan, Woodward, Switalski, Wojno, Cherry, O'Neil, Schauer, Jacobs, Baird, Dennis, Bogardus, LaForge, Allen, Rivet and Brater introduced

House Bill No. 5621, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136c.

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

Reps. Gieleghem, Minore, Callahan, Woodward, Switalski, Wojno, Cherry, O'Neil, Schauer, Jacobs, Baird, Dennis, Bogardus, LaForge, Allen, Rivet and Brater introduced

House Bill No. 5622, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 1999 PA 39.

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

Reps. Shackleton, Rick Johnson, DeHart, Gilbert, Kowall, Allen, Kuipers, Ehardt, Bishop, Vear, Sanborn, Birkholz, Shulman and Pappageorge introduced

House Bill No. 5623, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40114 (MCL 324.40114), as added by 1995 PA 57.

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

Reps. Voorhees, Bovin, Julian, Kukuk, Gosselin, Pappageorge, Bradstreet, Shulman, Vander Roest, Toy, Kuipers, Hart and Jansen introduced

House Bill No. 5624, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 675d and 742 (MCL 257.675d and 257.742), section 675d as amended by 1992 PA 230 and section 742 as amended by 1998 PA 68.

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

Rep. Geiger moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:35 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scranton declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.