No. 29
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 13, 1999.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Bennett--present | Hammerstrom--present | Rogers--present |
| Bullard--present | Hart--present | Schuette--present |
| Byrum--present | Hoffman--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Jaye--present | Shugars--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Sikkema--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | A. Smith--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | V. Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--present | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Gast--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--present |
| Goschka--present | North--present | Young--present |
Gougeon--present Peters--present
Senator Jackie Vaughn III of the 4th District offered the following invocation:
As most of you know, in ancient days when men and women felt helpless, separated and left out from each other, they always prayed. Today, when we feel helpless, estranged and left out in different and perhaps more frightening ways, we again are called on to pray.
So in that spirit of our loving and good God, we call Thee to help us to create a different world, to care for the very least among us. Be with this body which is charged, entrusted, and empowered with so much. By love, which is justice, grant us passion in the law to care for the poor, oppressed, and the least among us. By love, which is to overcome those indifferences, to overcome parochial and crippling divisions, to transcend law alone--for it is love that binds us together.
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto our cries. Hold not Thy peace at my tears; for I am a stranger with Thee in this land, and a sojourner, as my father and forefathers were.
This is my prayer for the beginning and help in this session. Amen.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notice of Filing
March 17, 1999
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:14 a.m. this date, administrative rule (99-03-5) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Surface Water Quality Division, entitled "Part 4. Water Quality Standards," effective 15 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Helen Kruger, Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Drug Control Policy
March 29, 1999
I am pleased to transmit the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Formula Grant application from the Office of Drug Control Policy to the U.S. Department of Justice, Corrections Program Office for the Department of Corrections and Family Independence Agency grant programs.
This application is being forwarded to your office for information and review pursuant to Section 1304(a)(2) of the federal act. This application requests $1,960,942.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ardith J. DaFoe, J.D., Drug Law Enforcement Grants, at (517) 373-2952.
Sincerely,
Darnell Jackson
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
Office of the Auditor General
March 30, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the Mt. Pleasant Center, Department of Community Health, March 1999.
April 1, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of Juvenile Justice Services, Family Independence Agency, April 1999.
April 7, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest.
Performance Audit of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Michigan Department of Transportation, April 1999.
April 8, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest.
Financial Audit of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, Department of Consumer and Industry Services, October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1997.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State Police
April 1, 1999
Enclosed is a copy of the FY98 Annual Report and Evaluation for the Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program.
This report satisfies the reporting requirements contained in Public Act 416 of 1978, as amended. Copies of this report are transmitted to the Governor's Office, Clerk of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, each county sheriff, the Michigan Sheriffs Association, and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michigan.
Should you have any questions about this report, please contact Kim Kelly at (517) 333-5305.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Mercer, Division Director
Office of Highway Safety Planning
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Transportation
April 7, 1999
I am pleased to provide the Michigan Department of Transportation's report on transportation accessibility for senior and handicapper citizens for Fiscal Year 1998.
The report is being forwarded to the Legislature for their information pursuant to Section 10e(21) of Act 51 of Public Acts of 1951, as amended.
Sincerely,
James R. DeSana
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, March 25:
House Bill Nos. 4299 4302
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, March 26, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 297 at 11:45 a.m.
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, March 29 of:
Senate Bill Nos. 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465
Senate Joint Resolution K
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, March 30 of:
| Senate Bill Nos. | 466 | 467 | 468 | 469 | 470 | 471 | 472 | 473 | 474 | 475 | 476 | 477 | 478 | 479 | |
| 480 | 481 | 482 | 483 | 484 | 485 | 486 | 487 | 488 | 489 | ||||||
| House Bill Nos. | 4427 | 4428 | 4429 | 4430 | 4431 | 4432 | 4433 | 4434 | 4435 | 4436 | 4437 | 4438 | 4439 | 4440 | |
| 4441 | 4442 | 4443 | 4444 | 4445 | |||||||||||
Senator Rogers moved that Senator Bullard be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senators V. Smith and Miller be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committees and statutory standing committee:
Transportation and Tourism - Senator Johnson (VC) replacing Senator Bennett.
Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Senator Johnson replacing Senator Schuette.
Financial Services - Senator Johnson as a member.
Legislative Council - Senator Johnson as a member.
The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Miller and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Gougeon and Shugars admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photos to be taken on the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
10:19 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus.
During the recess, Senators Gougeon and Shugars made comments regarding the importance of Organ Donor Awareness Month.
Senator Shugars introduced Joe and Nancy Alger.
Mr. Alger spoke briefly about their son, Jared Michael Alger, whose organs were donated to five people.
During the recess, Senators V. Smith, Cherry and Bullard entered the Senate Chamber.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: March 26, 1999
Time: 2:06 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
MadamI have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 297 (Public Act No. 10), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 402 and 471a (MCL 380.402 and 380.471a), section 471a as amended by 1982 PA 71, and by adding part 5A and section 449.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on March 26, 1999, at 2:43 p.m.)
Respectfully,
John Engler
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
April 1, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointment to office:
Board of Barber Examiners
Mr. Gerald Francis Newhouse, 109 Sunset Boulevard, Alpena, Michigan 49707, county of Alpena, as a member representing professionals, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on September 30, 2002.
April 1, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Michigan Onion Committee
Mr. David J. Brink, 12250 S. Walnut Avenue, Grant, Michigan 49327, county of Newaygo, as a member representing growers from District 6, succeeding Mr. Calvin Dyk of Hudsonville, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on August 16, 2001.
April 1, 1999
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointment to office:
Michigan Veterans' Facilities Board of Managers
Ms. Mary Anna Heaney, 134 Lakeshire Road, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015, county of Calhoun, as a member representing veterans, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on February 28, 2005.
April 2, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointment to office:
Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors
Mr. Paul C. Hillegonds, 47088 Brooks Lane, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, as a member representing the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, succeeding Dr. John P. McTague of Ann Arbor, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 1999.
Mr. Facundo del Valle Bravo, 528 Sunset, White Lake, Michigan 48383, county of Oakland, as a member representing minorities and the private sector, succeeding Mr. S. Martin Taylor of Grosse Pointe Farms, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 2001.
Mr. A. Douglas Rothwell, 3683 Powderhorn Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, as the Chair and President, succeeding Mr. Robert L. Filka of Mason, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Mr. David A. Brandon, 12028 Hunters Creek Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, as a member representing the Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Mr. C. Michael Kojaian of Bloomfield Hills, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 1999.
Ms. Linda M. Jolicoeur, 30019 Green Acres, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, county of Oakland, as a member representing women, small business, and the private sector, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2001.
Mr. Mark A. Murray, State Treasurer, 430 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan 48922, county of Ingham, as a member representing the Department of Treasury, succeeding Dr. Douglas B. Roberts, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Ms. Janet E. Phipps, 759 Touraine, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, as a member representing the Department of Management and Budget, succeeding Mr. A. Douglas Rothwell of Okemos, whose term has expired, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Mr. Rick Snyder, 2016 Valley View Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Gregory C. Burkart of Brighton, who has resigned, for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
April 7, 1999
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments to office:
Michigan Dairy Market Program Committee
Mr. John H. Kronemeyer, Box 42, Taylor Road, Pickford, Michigan 49774, county of Mackinac, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding Mr. Wayne U. Bancroft of Buckley, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2001.
Mr. James W. Reid, 7096 Vincent Road, Jeddo, Michigan 48032, county of St. Clair, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding Ms. Deanna S. Stamp of Marlette, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2001.
Mr. David M. Lott, 1655 N. Meridian Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, as a member representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding Mr. Remus M. Rigg of Coldwater, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2001.
Mr. Gerald A. Neyer, 1305 E. Walton Road, Shepherd, Michigan 48883, county of Isabella, as a member representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, succeeding Mr. Steven M. Kirklin of Kalamazoo, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 2000.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to Committee on Government Operations.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Rogers moved that consideration of the following joint resolution and bills be postponed for today:
Senate Joint Resolution G
Senate Bill No. 287
Senate Bill No. 390
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4011, entitled
A bill to amend 1905 PA 157, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, management, and control of township parks, resorts, bathing beaches, and places of recreation; to provide for the creation of a township park commission; to provide for a board of commissioners to provide for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes; to provide for the transfer of certain real property for parks; to authorize cities and villages to appropriate money for park purposes; to provide for the acquisition, construction, and use of wharves, piers, docks, and landing places in townships; and to provide the powers and duties of certain local units of government and certain officials," by amending section 6 (MCL 41.426), as added by 1989 PA 79.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 122 Yeas--38
| Bennett | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Bullard | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Byrum | Gougeon | Miller | Smith, A. |
| Cherry | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith, V. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hart | North | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Dingell | Jaye | Rogers | Van Regenmorter |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Schuette | Vaughn |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schwarz | Young |
Emmons Leland
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for city, village and municipal planning; the creation, organization, powers and duties of planning commissions; the regulation and subdivision of land; and to provide penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 8 (MCL 125.38).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 123 Yeas--38
| Bennett | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Bullard | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Byrum | Gougeon | Miller | Smith, A. |
| Cherry | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith, V. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hart | North | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Dingell | Jaye | Rogers | Van Regenmorter |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Schuette | Vaughn |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schwarz | Young |
Emmons Leland
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
General Orders
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, designated Senator McCotter as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4060, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80152 (MCL 324.80152), as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 420, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 20129a (MCL 324.20129a), as amended by 1997 PA 61.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "June 5," by striking out "2001" and inserting "2003".
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Resolutions
Senator Rogers offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to assure that quality and access to health care for veterans are maintained.
Whereas, With the move to a balanced federal budget, many people are concerned over the impact of increasingly limited funds for vitally important services. An area of special concern is the health care provided to our veterans, especially through the facilities and programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
Whereas, For those who served our country with sacrifice and valor in the Armed Forces, the VA health programs represent a fulfillment of a promise. The programs and facilities are literally a lifeline for many. This promise on the part of our nation--to care for our veterans in their times of need--cannot be forgotten or abandoned. The move to bring austerity and fiscal responsibility to government spending cannot override the needs of the veterans who now rely on us as we relied on them in our nation's times of need; and
Whereas, Funding to care for veterans who have suffered grave injuries must not be jeopardized. Veterans bedridden by injuries and dependent on VA health services have every right to the same level of dedication they gave to America in battles to preserve our way of life. To decrease our financial and emotional commitment to these patriots through inadequate care is wrong. Continuing cutbacks in funding and reductions in service and personal care represent a flawed approach to caring for men and women who have earned our lasting gratitude; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to assure that quality and access to health care for veterans are maintained; 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Rogers moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Young and Dunaskiss were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator McCotter asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator McCotter's statement is as follows:
I would just like the Journal of the Senate to reflect that no, I did not forget. It is April 13, my eighth wedding anniversary, and I will try to get home early. Thank you.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Stille, Hammerstrom, Goschka, McCotter, Gast, Byrum, Young, Shugars, Rogers, Johnson, Gougeon, Bullard, Bennett, Sikkema, Jaye and North introduced
Senate Bill No. 490, entitled
A bill to create a missing children task force in the department of state police and prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
Senator Koivisto introduced
Senate Bill No. 491, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
Senator Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 492, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending sections 102, 303, 316, 601, 602, and 604 (MCL 484.1102, 484.1303, 484.1316, 484.1601, 484.1602, and 484.1604), section 102 as amended by 1996 PA 313, sections 303 and 602 as amended by 1994 PA 29, and section 601 as amended by 1989 PA 36, and by adding section 605.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy.
Senators Goschka and Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 493, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending sections 401, 403, 404, 405, 406, and 505 (MCL 484.1401, 484.1403, 484.1404, 484.1405, 484.1406, and 484.1505), sections 401, 403, and 405 as amended and section 406 as added by 1994 PA 29.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy.
Senator Dunaskiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 494, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled "An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 123.1101) and by adding section 6.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Byrum introduced
Senate Bill No. 495, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16k), as added by 1998 PA 317.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 496, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Macomb county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
House Bill No. 4299, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of such appropriations; to create funds; to provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4302, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 4247, entitled
A bill to designate the part of highway M-5 located in the area lying between the interchange of highways I-96, I-696, and I-275 and 8 Mile road in the city of Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington as the "Keith Deacon Memorial highway"; and to prescribe the duties of the state transportation department.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Bullard, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Bullard, Bennett, North and LeLand
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism submits the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 2:35 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Bullard (C), Bennett, North and Leland
Excused: Senator Hart
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 160, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 35105 (MCL 324.35105), as amended by 1996 PA 290.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 186, entitled
A bill to repeal local acts prohibiting or restricting Sunday hunting.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 299, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40113b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 300, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms possessed in violation of this act; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.422), as amended by 1994 PA 338.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 398, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled "L.E.I.N. policy council act of 1974," by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214), as amended by 1998 PA 459.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry reported
Senate Bill No. 399, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending the part heading of part 465 and sections 46501 and 46509 (MCL 324.46501 and 324.46509), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 46510; and to repeal acts and parts of acts
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dave Jaye
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jaye, Bullard and Dingell
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Forestry submits the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 2:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jaye (C), Bullard and Dingell
Excused: Senators Hoffman and Byrum
The Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight reported
Senate Bill No. 422, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 304 and 306 (MCL 750.304 and 750.306).
With a substitute (S-2) and without recommendation.
Thaddeus G. McCotter
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McCotter, Shugars and Koivisto
Nays: None
Pursuant to rule 2.204, the bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were laid on the table.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight submits the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 9:45 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McCotter (C), Rogers, Shugars, V. Smith and Koivisto
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submits the following:
Meeting held on Monday, March 22, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Present: Senators McCotter (C) and Shugars
Excused: Senators Van Regenmorter, Miller and Murphy
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submits the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., Oakland County Service Center, Commissioner's Auditorium,1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan
Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), McCotter, Bullard, Peters and Dingell
Excused: Senators Rogers and V. Smith
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees submits the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., Room H65, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C) and Emerson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Higher Education submits the following:
Meeting held on Friday, April 9, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., Western Michigan University, School of Aviation Sciences, 237 Helmer Road, Battle Creek, Michigan
Present: Senators Schwarz (C), McManus and A. Smith
Excused: Senators Hoffman and Koivisto
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules Joint Committee - Thursday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m., Rooms 425 and 426, Capitol Building (3-6476).
Capital Outlay Joint Subcommittee - Thursday, April 15, at 8:45 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).
Community Health Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesdays, April 20 and April 27, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (3-1777).
Conference Committee on HB 4090 - Wednesday, April 14, at 8:00 a.m., Room 427, Capitol Building (3-3543).
Corrections Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesdays, April 20, April 27, May 4 and May 11, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-2413).
Education Committee - Wednesday, April 14, at 3:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (3-7350).
Education Department Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-7350).
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems Committee - Wednesday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-1725).
Health Policy Committee - Tuesday, April 27, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (3-0793).
Hunting, Fishing and Forestry Committee - Wednesday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (3-7670).
Judiciary Committee - Wednesday, April 14, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).
School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, April 15, at 5:00 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township (3-1635).
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.