No. 52

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 3, 1999.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

Gougeon--present Peters--present

 

Senator Dale L. Shugars of the 21st District offered the following invocation:

Today, Father, is the last day of school. As the school comes to an end, we pray for our children and our family that they may have a safe and wonderful time. As they lead into the summer, they have a lot of activities and time together with the family.

Let us be mindful of Senator Donnie Koivisto as his mother passed away last night--that our prayers are with him and his family and with Dorothy, his mom, and that we may think about sending some cards to their office to let him know and his family know how much he means to us.

Let us be mindful of the things we're about to vote on and think about not only the citizens, but what Your will is, God. Let us be thinking all the time what is the best and what You would like to have us do. In Your name we pray. Amen.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senators Schwarz and Hoffman be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senators Schuette and DeGrow be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Jaye entered the Senate Chamber.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Leland and Miller be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Cherry, Koivisto and V. Smith be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senators Leland and Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, June 2:

House Bill Nos. 4028 4408 4498 4659 4733

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, June 3:

House Bill Nos. 4586 4658 4744 4745

 

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, June 2, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 530 at 4:47 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 484 at 4:49 p.m.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

June 2, 1999

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

Public Service Commission

Mr. Robert B. Nelson, 1423 Fairoaks Court, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, as a member representing Independents, succeeding Mr. John C. Shea of East Lansing, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 2, 2001.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointment was referred to Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Messages from the House

 

 

Senator Miller entered the Senate Chamber.

The House of Representatives requested the return of

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 219, 233, 258, 303, 310d, 321a, 323, 602a, 605, 625, 625g, 625h, 732, 904, 904c, 904d, and 904e (MCL 257.204a, 257.219, 257.233, 257.258, 257.303, 257.310d, 257.321a, 257.323, 257.602a, 257.605, 257.625, 257.625g, 257.625h, 257.732, 257.904, 257.904c, 257.904d, and 257.904e), sections 204a, 219, 233, and 323 as amended by 1998 PA 346, sections 258 and 602a as amended by 1998 PA 347, section 303 as amended by 1998 PA 351, sections 310d and 321a as amended by 1998 PA 343, section 625 as amended by 1998 PA 350, section 625g as amended by 1994 PA 450, section 625h as amended by 1996 PA 59, section 732 as amended by 1999 PA 21, section 904 as amended by 1998 PA 342, section 904c as added by 1998 PA 359, and sections 904d and 904e as added by 1998 PA 358.

Senator Rogers moved that the request of the House be granted.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 466, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4r.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4x.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 544, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 1998 PA 60, and by adding section 4r.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-6) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-6), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 1, 4a, 4g, 4j, and 4q (MCL 205.51, 205.54a, 205.54g, 205.54j, and 205.54q), section 1 as amended by 1998 PA 451, section 4a as amended by 1998 PA 490, section 4g as amended by 1998 PA 60, section 4j as added by 1985 PA 225, and section 4q as added by 1998 PA 258, and by adding sections 4r, 4s, 4t, 4u, 4v, and 4w.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4300, entitled

A bill to make and supplement appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1999 and September 30, 2000; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

The House of Representatives has amended the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 13, by striking out "1,568,641,800" and inserting "1,567,641,800".

2. Amend page 2, line 17, by striking out "1,562,026,200" and inserting "1,561,026,200".

3. Amend page 2, line 24, by striking out "1,487,579,100" and inserting "1,486,579,100".

4. Amend page 4, line 22, by striking out all of lines 22 and 23.

5. Amend page 5, line 4, by striking out "44,856,900" and inserting "43,856,900".

6. Amend page 5, line 12, by striking out "41,001,100" and inserting "40,001,100".

7. Amend page 28, line 8, after "at" by striking out "$1,535,927,000.00" and inserting "$1,534,927,000.00".

8. Amend page 32, line 8, by striking out all of section 213 and inserting:

"Sec. 213. (1) The department shall submit to the department of management and budget, the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the house and senate standing committees having jurisdiction over technology issues, quarterly reports on the department's efforts to change the department's computer software and hardware as necessary to perform properly in the year 2000 and beyond. These reports shall identify actual progress in comparison to the department's approved work plan for these efforts.

(2) Beginning with the report on April 1, 2000, the department shall submit to the department of management and budget, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the senate and house standing committees having jurisdiction over technology issues, quarterly reports identifying for the immediately preceding quarter of significant problems with information systems, occurrences of information system failure as a result of noncompliance with year 2000 standards, and previously unidentified areas of significant impact. These reports shall identify systems needing corrective action and the contractual obligations of accountable parties. These reports shall give the status of the progress made in repairing and testing applications, the status of vendor supplied solutions to problems, information on the activation of manual or contract processes used to correct problems, and an itemization of the additional costs incurred.

(3) The department may present progress billings to the department of management and budget for the costs incurred in changing computer software and hardware as necessary to perform properly in the year 2000 and beyond, and for costs incurred as a result of initiating corrective actions. At the time progress billings are presented for reimbursement, the department shall identify the funding sources that should support the work performed, and the department of management and budget shall forward the appropriate funding.".

9. Amend page 37, line 14, by striking out all of sections 226 and 227.

10. Amend page 38, line 19, by striking out all of section 228.

11. Amend page 41, line 22, by striking out all of section 308 and inserting:

"Sec. 308. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations under this act shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. Federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records shall be followed.".

12. Amend page 42, line 3, by striking out all of section 310 and inserting:

"Sec. 310. The department shall provide a report prepared by the department's internal auditor on the activities of the internal auditor for the prior fiscal year. This report shall include a listing of each audit or investigation performed by the internal auditor pursuant to sections 486(4) and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1486 and 18.1487. The report shall identify the proportion of time spent on each of the statutory responsibilities listed in sections 485(4), 486(4), and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1485, 18.1486, and 18.1487, and the time spent on all other activities performed in the internal audit function. The first report shall be due on March 1, 2000 and biennially thereafter beginning on May 1, 2001 and shall be submitted to the governor, auditor general, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the director.".

13. Amend page 42, line 17, by striking out all of section 311 and inserting:

"Sec. 311. The department shall pilot the placement of reports required by this act on the Internet with electronic notification to legislative offices of Internet access to reports. During fiscal year 2000, all reports shall continue to be distributed to the legislature in the current printed format.".

14. Amend page 52, line 13, after "806." by striking out "(1)".

15. Amend page 52, following line 20, by striking out all of subsections (2) and (3).

16. Amend page 64, following line 10, by striking out all of section 1502.

The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) as amended and agreed to the title of the bill.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the balance of the order of Messages from the House be postponed for today.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

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 Byrum 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. 4473, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 7011 and 7060 (MCL 500.7011 and 500.7060), as added by 1986 PA 121.

The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

 

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Dunaskiss, Hoffman and Schwarz entered the Senate Chamber.

Resolutions

 

 

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No. 61

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, A. Smith, Stille, Young, Johnson, McCotter and Goschka offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 61.

A resolution to support the Ready to Learn Leadership Summit.

Whereas, Brain research demonstrates conclusively that early brain development, and later capacity for learning, is largely determined by quality, caring interactions with infants and young children, or lack thereof; and

Whereas, Healthy intellectual, social, and emotional development of young children requires the formation of stable, loving relationships with parents and other caregivers; and

Whereas, Children are greatly prepared for school if they experience love and respect, exposure to language, and opportunities to play and explore; and

Whereas, Children are harmed in their development if they experience neglect, abuse, and exposure to toxic substances; and

Whereas, Longitudinal studies have shown that children who enter kindergarten are better prepared through positive, early education and care experiences. These children have a far greater chance of improved educational outcomes, higher rates of graduation, better preparedness to enter the workforce, and reduction in the need for special education, welfare, corrections, and other remedial services; and

Whereas, All sectors of society are influenced by the quality of early childhood education and care in the state, and all sectors are able to influence the quality of children's development; and

Whereas, The goals of the state of Michigan, the Legislature, and the Administration include workforce development, enhancing educational outcomes, reduction of crime, and welfare reform; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That participants of the Ready to Learn Leadership Summit are urged to commit to developing a universal, high quality system of early childhood education and care; and be it further

Resolved, That with costs and initiative to be shared by the private and public sectors, the Summit has as its measure of success or failure the extent to which all children in Michigan enter kindergarten ready to succeed; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the organizers of the Ready to Learn Leadership Summit as a token of our support for this worthy endeavor.

 

 

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4028, entitled

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

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4408, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 614a and 615a (MCL 168.614a and 168.615a), section 614a as added by 1988 PA 275 and section 615a as amended by 1995 PA 87.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4498, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 11, 11g, 13, 17b, 18, 20, 20b, 24, 26a, 31a, 31c, 36, 36a, 51a, 53a, 56, 61a, 62, 63, 67, 68, 81, 91b, 101, 104a, 105, 147, and 166b (MCL 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611g, 388.1613, 388.1617b, 388.1618, 388.1620, 388.1620b, 388.1624, 388.1626a, 388.1631a, 388.1631c, 388.1636, 388.1636a, 388.1651a, 388.1653a, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1663, 388.1667, 388.1668, 388.1681, 388.1691b, 388.1701, 388.1704a, 388.1705, 388.1747, and 388.1766b), sections 6, 11, 11g, 17b, 20, 20b, 26a, 31a, 51a, 63, 81, and 105 as amended by 1998 PA 553, sections 13 and 18 as amended by 1996 PA 300, sections 24, 31c, 36, 36a, 53a, 56, 61a, 62, 68, 101, 147, and 166b as amended by 1998 PA 339, section 67 as amended by 1997 PA 142, section 91b as added by 1995 PA 130, and section 104a as amended by 1997 PA 176, and by adding sections 20j, 20k, 20l, 32, 43, 44, and 169c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. 4586, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4k (MCL 205.94k), as amended by 1996 PA 477.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4658, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," by amending section 201 (MCL 484.1201), as amended by 1994 PA 29, and by adding sections 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, and 412; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4659, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," (MCL 484.1101 to 484.1604) by adding chapter VII; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4733, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2685, 125.2686, and 125.2688) and by adding sections 8a and 8b.

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 Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

House Bill No. 4744, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 3, 4, and 4h (MCL 205.93, 205.94, and 205.94h), section 3 as amended by 1995 PA 67, section 4 as amended by 1998 PA 491, and section 4h as added by 1986 PA 13, and by adding sections 4o, 4p, 4q, 4r, 4s, 8, and 9a.

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 Finance.

 

 

House Bill No. 4745, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 23, 23b, 31, 45a, 49, 71, 77, and 78 (MCL 208.3, 208.4, 208.5, 208.23, 208.23b, 208.31, 208.45a, 208.49, 208.71, 208.77, and 208.78), section 4 as amended by 1995 PA 285, section 5 as amended by 1987 PA 253, sections 23 and 23b as amended by 1998 PA 504, section 31 as amended by 1994 PA 247, section 45a as added by 1995 PA 282, and section 71 as amended by 1984 PA 281, and by adding sections 19, 35a, and 54; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Finance.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

 

 

House Bill No. 4298, entitled

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

The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Stamas, Godchaux and Pestka as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

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 nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Geiger, Jansen and Martinez as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

House Bill No. 4301, entitled

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

The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Jelinek, Stamas and Kelly as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

 

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 nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Caul, Mead and Price as conferees.

The message was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

Recess

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:24 a.m.

 

10:29 a.m.

 

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

 

 

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

June 3, 1999

Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.105, I hereby appoint the following members to conference committees:

SB 79 Senator Steil (Chair)

Senator Gougeon

Senator Emerson

SB 357 Senator McManus (Chair)

Senator Gast

Senator Koivisto

SB 361 Senator Steil (Chair)

Senator Stille

Senator Young

SB 364 Senator Bennett (Chair)

Senator North

Senator A. Smith

SB 365 Senator Goschka (Chair)

Senator Gougeon

Senator Emerson

SB 366 Senator Schwarz (Chair)

Senator Steil

Senator Young

SB 368 Senator North (Chair)

Senator Steil

Senator A. Smith

SB 370 Senator McManus (Chair)

Senator Gast

Senator DeBeaussaert

SB 372 Senator Hoffman (Chair)

Senator Stille

Senator Young

HB 4298 Senator Gast

Senator Goschka

Senator Vaughn

HB 4299 Senator Gougeon

Senator Schwarz

Senator Emerson

HB 4301 Senator Bennett

Senator Goschka

Senator Vaughn

HB 4302 Senator Schwarz

Senator McManus

Senator Koivisto

Sincerely,

Dan L. DeGrow

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Miller, Hart, DeBeaussaert, Byrum, Hoffman, Rogers, Steil, Jaye and Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 632, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315).

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

 

 

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 625, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2685, 125.2686, and 125.2688) and by adding section 8a.

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

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

Bill Schuette

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Schuette, McCotter and Leland

Nays: None

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

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Schuette (C), McCotter, Jaye, Leland and Peters

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4499, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40103 (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40103), as amended by 1998 PA 86, and by adding section 40111a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass:

1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "TO" by striking out "DETER" and inserting "EXCLUDE".

2. Amend page 6, following line 18, enacting section 1, after "effective" by striking out the balance of the sentence and inserting "December 31, 2002.".

Ken Sikkema

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Gast, Peters and Young

Nays: None

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Sikkema (C), Dunaskiss, Gast, Peters and Young

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Agriculture Preservation Task Force (SR 52) - Friday, June 18, at 1:00 p.m., Marlette Middle School Media Center, 6230 Euclid Street, Marlette; Saturday, June 19, at 9:00 a.m., Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale, Benton Harbor; and Tuesday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m., Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing (3-1725).

 

Appropriations Committee - Wednesday, June 9, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Capital Outlay Joint Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, June 8, at 8:30 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-6960).

 

Education Committee - Wednesday, June 9, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-7350).

 

Judiciary Committee - Tuesday, June 8, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).

 

Technology and Energy Committee - Tuesday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-2417).

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:33 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 8, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.