No. 44

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 11, 2000.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.

 

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

 

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

 

 

Reverend Russell Atherton of Evart Free Methodist Church of Evart offered the following invocation:

May God bless us with a good and profitable day. Our prayer this morning is coming from God's servant, Haggai.

Lord, You came to Your servant, Haggai, and sent him with a message to tell the people "I am with You." Lord, it says here that You stirred up the spirit of the governor. You stirred up the spirit of the high priest, and You stirred up the spirit of all the people. We are the people. They began to work.

One month later, Lord, You returned again through Your servant, Haggai, and gave these words to the governor, "Be strong"; and to the high priest, "Be strong"; and to all the people, and we are the people, "Be strong and work, for I am with you," You said. You said, "My spirit remains among you."

God, stir up those things that need to be stirred up in these days. God, make us strong in those areas that we need to be especially strong that we may guide this state and guide these people. And, God, You promised in those days and, I believe, in these days, You said, "I will fill this house with glory. And the glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house." And so may it be. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

 

Senators Dunaskiss and Gast entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Schuette be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Rogers moved that Senator Steil be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Steil is attending the dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Airport in Kent County.

 

 

The Secretary submitted, pursuant to Senate Rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by Members on Legislative business for the quarter ending March 31, 2000:

 

Senator John Cherry February 1-4 Attend NCSL Leader to Leader $ 784.84

Meeting

Washington, DC

 

Senator Robert Emerson February 2-4 Attend NCSL Leader to Leader $ 878.62

Meeting

Washington, DC

 

Senator Leon Stille March 24-27 Attend Education Commission of $ 580.93 the States Spring Meeting

Cheyenne, WY

 

 

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, May 10:

House Bill Nos. 5311 5468 5507 5534 5581 5598 5599 5600 5601 5626 5631 5670

 

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Wednesday, May 10, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 1248 1249 1250 1251 1252 1253

House Bill Nos. 5748 5749 5750 5751 5752 5753 5754 5755 5756 5757 5758 5759 5760 5761

 

Senator Schuette entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Senator V. Smith moved that the Committee on Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 389, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending sections 102, 103, and 202 (MCL 37.2102, 37.2103, and 37.2202), sections 102 and 103 as amended by 1992 PA 124 and section 202 as amended by 1991 PA 11.

On which motion Senator V. Smith requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 267 Yeas--15

 

 
ByrumEmersonMillerSmith, V.
CherryHartMurphyVaughn
DeBeaussaertKoivistoPetersYoung
DingellLelandSmith, A.

 

 

Nays--22

 

 
BennettGoschkaMcCotterSchwarz
BullardGougeonMcManusShugars
DeGrowHammerstromNorthSikkema
DunaskissHoffmanRogersStille
EmmonsJayeSchuetteVan Regenmorter

Gast Johnson

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

Protest

 

 

Senator Emmons, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the motion to discharge the Committee on Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs of Senate Bill No. 389.

Senator Emmons' statement is as follows:

Wage discrimination according to gender is already against the law--period.

Also our own Michigan Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act and persons with disabilities civil rights act already prohibit job discrimination based on sex or factors unrelated to a person's ability to perform the job.

Comparable worth or pay equity should not be confused with equal pay for equal work. Comparable worth requires payment of equal wages for different work. In other words, you would have to have an assessor-type board, as we have for property, to try to assess the worth of one job against another and give it a value. And, most importantly, the actual number of wage discrimination complaints filed with the EEOC has been falling steadily, and the actual number that have had merit are only 12 percent. I believe that women have easily the capabilities of competing with any man. I will not believe that we cannot compete and do well should we get the same education and the same qualifications. So I am thankful that the committee was not discharged from this matter until there is a complete hearing and talking over in a committee.

 

 

Senators A. Smith and V. Smith asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator A. Smith's first statement is as follows:

Senate Bill No. 389 is a pay-equity bill, and this, interestingly enough, is pay day here in the state of Michigan. It's a day also when the bill that is before the committee would make sure that women receive equal pay. This day, Pay-Equity Day, is occurring because it took women until May 11 of this year to get the same number of dollars in their paycheck as men.

The objections in the committee to this bill have been in the past that this would be hard on small businesses. This is a $9 billion loss for families here in the state of Michigan.

The discharge is important because the committee in the past has shown that is will not take up the legislation in committee, and give the Legislature a chance to debate the issue and to vote on the issue. Until we have the opportunity for a committee hearing, which in two prior sessions we have demonstrated we will not do, a discharge is the only way that we can get this issue of pay equity to the floor of the Michigan Senate. So I, therefore, support the motion to discharge the bill and hope that you all appreciate your Payday candy bar.

 

Senator A. Smith's second statement is as follows:

If I could get from the chair of the committee on labor relations an agreement that for the purposes of discussion the bill would be taken up, then I think I would be happy to withdraw the motion for a discharge because what we need is a full and open discussion of the issue of pay equity. The statements made by the Senator from the 23rd District are not, in fact, borne out by cases that are brought, won, and settled. So I think just to keep the record straight, we need a full and open discussion of the issue. I know I'm not going to get any commitment from the chair of the committee today on discharge, so I'm going to continue to move the discharge. And I ask for a record roll call on the discharge.

 

Senator V. Smith's statement is as follows:

I also rise to support discharge of Senate Bill No. 389 on pay equity. Mr. President, I think that the offer that was made by my good colleague from the 18th District is a reasonable offer, and I hope that offer is one that the chairman of the committee would consider. She is offering to have this motion be withdrawn on discharge. She has indicated that she thinks that she would consider it to be fair to just have an open debate within committee on this issue.

Mr. President, you've already ruled that she is not allowed to talk about the merits of this issue, so if there is no discussion on the merits of the issue on the floor of the Senate on the discharge motion, the only place the discussion could take place is within the committee. The Senator has indicated that if that discussion is allowed and if we hear some indication from the chairman of the committee that he would take this bill up, that is not a promise to report the bill out. That's just a commitment to take the bill up and allow open and full debate. I would hope that the chairperson would consider such a request by the good Senator from the 18th District, and I would hope that this vote would become unnecessary.

 

 

Messages from the House

 

 

Senate Bill No. 838, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 227g.

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 10, by inserting:

"(8) A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY ISSUE BODY ARMOR TO A PERSON WHO IS IN CUSTODY OR WHO IS A WITNESS TO A CRIME FOR HIS OR HER OWN PROTECTION WITHOUT A PETITION BEING PREVIOUSLY FILED UNDER SUBSECTION (2). IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ISSUES BODY ARMOR TO THE PERSON UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL DOCUMENT THE REASONS FOR ISSUING BODY ARMOR AND RETAIN A COPY OF THAT DOCUMENT AS AN OFFICIAL RECORD. THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL ALSO ISSUE WRITTEN PERMISSION TO THE PERSON TO POSSESS AND USE BODY ARMOR UNDER THIS SECTION." and renumbering the remaining subsections.

2. Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect October 1, 2000.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5311 of the 90th Legislature is enacted into law.".

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

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 839, entitled

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

The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 3, by striking out all of enacting sections 1 and 2 and inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect October 1, 2000.

Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 90th Legislature are enacted into law:

(a) Senate Bill No. 838.

(b) House Bill No. 5311.".

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

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 1013, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 226 (MCL 330.1226), as amended by 1998 PA 417.

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

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 full title.

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

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 627, entitled

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

The above bill was read a third time.

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. 268 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Shugars moved that he be named co-sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 627

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 630, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 4 and 4k (MCL 205.94 and 205.94k), section 4 as amended by 1999 PA 117 and section 4k as amended by 1999 PA 70.

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. 269 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

Senator Dingell offered to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 3a, 4, and 4k (MCL 205.93a, 205.94, and 205.94k), section 3a as amended by 1998 PA 366, section 4 as amended by 1999 PA 117, and section 4k as amended by 1999 PA 70.

The amendment to the title was adopted.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4809, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 107 (MCL 55.107), as amended by 1997 PA 60.

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. 270 Yeas--35

 

 
BennettEmmonsKoivistoSchwarz
BullardGastLelandShugars
ByrumGoschkaMcCotterSikkema
CherryGougeonMcManusSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMillerSmith, V.
DeGrowHartNorthStille
DingellHoffmanPetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJayeRogersYoung
EmersonJohnsonSchuette

 

 

Nays--2

 

 

Murphy Vaughn

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

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:

Senate Bill No. 738, entitled

A bill to prohibit the use of certain unsafe children's products; to prohibit child care facilities from using or having on the facility premises certain unsafe children's products; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments, officers, and agencies; to provide for the promulgation of rules to carry out the provisions of this act; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act.

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. 271 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

 

 

Senators Bennett, North, McManus, Johnson, Dunaskiss, Schuette, Young, DeBeaussaert, Hoffman and Peters moved that they be named co-sponsors of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 738

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1181, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 222a.

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. 272 Yeas--36

 

 
BennettEmmonsKoivistoSchwarz
BullardGastLelandShugars
ByrumGoschkaMcCotterSikkema
CherryGougeonMcManusSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHammerstromMillerSmith, V.
DeGrowHartMurphyStille
DingellHoffmanNorthVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJayePetersVaughn
EmersonJohnsonRogersYoung

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--1

 

 

Schuette

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senators Hoffman, Gougeon, Goschka and A. Smith moved that they be named co-sponsors of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 1181

The motion prevailed.

 

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

House Bill No. 5227, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 232 (MCL 257.232), as amended by 1997 PA 101.

The above bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Schuette offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

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

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. 273 Yeas--36

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
EmersonJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmmonsKoivistoSchuetteYoung

 

 

Nays--1

 

 

Dunaskiss

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

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.

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

"An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

 

 

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5230, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; and to prescribe certain penalties for violations," by amending section 10 (MCL 28.300), as added by 1997 PA 99.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Schuette offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 26, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

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

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. 274 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

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. 5270, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80130c, 80315c, 81114c, and 82156c (MCL 324.80130c, 324.80315c, 324.81114c, and 324.82156c), as added by 1997 PA 102.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator DeBeaussaert offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 1, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:

"SEC. 80108. THE DEPARTMENT OR ANY OTHER STATE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY THAT MAINTAINS OR COLLECTS LISTS OF INFORMATION AS PART OF ITS DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS ACT SHALL NOT SELL ANY LISTS OF INFORMATION MAINTAINED OR COLLECTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVEYS, MARKETING, AND SOLICITATIONS.".

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

 

Senator Schuette offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 2, line 25, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

2. Amend page 6, line 10, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

3. Amend page 9, line 18, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

4. Amend page 13, line 4, after "SELL" by inserting "OR FURNISH".

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

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. 275 Yeas--37

 

 
BennettGastLelandSchwarz
BullardGoschkaMcCotterShugars
ByrumGougeonMcManusSikkema
CherryHammerstromMillerSmith, A.
DeBeaussaertHartMurphySmith, V.
DeGrowHoffmanNorthStille
DingellJayePetersVan Regenmorter
DunaskissJohnsonRogersVaughn
EmersonKoivistoSchuetteYoung

Emmons

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

Excused--1

 

 

Steil

 

 

Not Voting--0

 

 

In The Chair: Schwarz

 

 

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.

Senator Bullard offered to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 80130a, 80130c, 80315c, 81114c, and 82156c (MCL 324.80130a, 324.80130c, 324.80315c, 324.81114c, and 324.82156c), as added by 1997 PA 102, and by adding section 80108.

The amendment to the title was adopted.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

 

 

Senator V. Smith asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator V. Smith's statement is as follows:

I have the sad news of announcing the departure of my office manager, Jasmine Anderson. Jasmine has served me with hard work and intelligence, and she's been a great addition to my office. But as with most of us in the state Senate, our employees are only transitional. I guess that's because we have a very hard time competing with the private sector.

Jasmine first came to the Michigan Legislature as a House intern. She then came as a page sponsored by Senator Jackie Vaughn, and she returned as my office manager and has served me with distinction. I am going to hate to see her go. But, of course, when opportunity knocks, sometimes you have to open the door. She is a graduate of Michigan State University. And, of course, my entire staff wishes Jasmine only the best in the future. Jasmine, here's a little tribute.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

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

Senate Resolution No. 170

Senate Resolution No. 171

Senate Resolution No. 172

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

 

 

Senator Byrum offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 170.

A resolution to recognize the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children during its 75th Anniversary Gala Celebration.

Whereas, Located in Onondaga Township in rural Ingham County, the VFW National Home for Children has been serving our country, state, families, and children for 75 years. Through the initial efforts and determination of a young woman from Detroit, Amy Ross, this unique and cherished place has grown in the last several decades to include over 70 buildings on 629 acres nicely situated on the Grand River; and

Whereas, The VFW National Home for Children has created an inclusive community to assist the families of those who served our country. The families can benefit from the assistance of a caring, familial environment which provides a variety of structured programs to help children develop the many skills that will enable them to succeed as young adults. The programs that are provided consist of a family-living environment for orphans, single-parent programs, preschool education and day care, and essential assistance for our veterans and their loved ones. In addition, the Education Department makes available a library, media center, and computers that allow everyone to hone their skills in our information age of a connected economy. Tutoring is provided for students as well; and

Whereas, The National Home also provides a dynamic roster of extracurricular events throughout the year. These diverse activities include trips to cultural destinations throughout the state and beyond, such as the Detroit Zoo, fishing on Lake Erie, watching hockey games in Kalamazoo, canoeing on the Grand River, cross-country skiing, and spending a day at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; and

Whereas, Spiritual development is also encouraged and nondenominational chapel services are provided on location. In addition, transportation is provided to attend services at local places of worship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we commend the VFW National Home for Children on its milestone 75th Anniversary, which highlights the many decades of service and commitment to the betterment of our future leaders; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children as a reflection of our esteem and gratitude.

Senators Vaughn, DeBeaussaert, Goschka, Young and Hart were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Rogers, Johnson, Hammerstrom, Bennett, Bullard, Hoffman, Stille, Gast, Shugars, Van Regenmorter, McManus, North, McCotter, Emmons, Gougeon, Sikkema and DeGrow offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 171.

A resolution honoring the efforts of the Michigan SAFE KIDS Coalition.

Whereas, Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children ages 14 and under in the United States. In 1995, more than 6,600 children ages 14 and under died from unintentional injuries and nearly 120,000 were permanently disabled. In 1994, 182 Michigan children ages 14 and under died from unintentional injuries that included poisonings, falls, fires, drownings, firearms, and bicycle and motor vehicle accidents; and

Whereas, These injuries have enormous financial, emotional, and social effects not only on the child and the family, but also on the community and society as a whole. In an effort to counteract these tragedies, in 1988, Marty Eichelberger, M.D., pediatric surgeon at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and others formed the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Johnson & Johnson is the founding sponsor and C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General of the United States, serves as chairman; and

Whereas, SAFE KIDS operate in towns and cities across the country through community-based coalitions consisting of members of health departments, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, schools, emergency medical staff, service clubs, and parent groups. These coalitions raise public awareness of childhood injuries and encourage their prevention by conducting bike rodeos, smoke detector distributions, offering car seat inspections, and safety fairs. Currently, there are more than 282 SAFE KIDS groups across the nation, in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Navajo Nation, and the Union of Southern and Eastern Tribes; and

Whereas, There are 22 SAFE KIDS groups in Michigan. When the state coalition, Michigan SAFE KIDS, was formed in April 1996, there were local coalitions in Detroit, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids. Michigan SAFE KIDS is working with community groups around the state and has organized additional coalitions in Ann Arbor, Flint, Lansing, and Holland. Chapters are part of the state coalition and are designed to work in smaller communities. Chapters have been established in the following communities: Petosky, Marquette, Baraga, Brimley, Sault Saint Marie, Escanaba, Grand Traverse, Hart, Berrien, Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Counties, Albion, St. Johns, Adrian, and Lapeer County; and

Whereas, This vibrant and growing network of committed people have made a significant impact on childhood injury prevention in Michigan. In the past year, SAFE KIDS groups have checked more than 6,300 car seats, distributed 4,500 car seats, 5,300 bike helmets, 2,340 smoke alarms, 177 personal injury prevention activities conducted by Michigan SAFE KIDS groups, and more than 50,000 adults and children have been provided information, safety devices, and hands-on demonstrations; and

Whereas, With funding from the Healthy Michigan Fund, Michigan SAFE KIDS was able to establish regional coordinators in three regions of the state and assist in the sponsorship of the first Childhood Injury Prevention Conference in Michigan, held in January 2000. With funding from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, Michigan SAFE KIDS was able to host a statewide retreat for coalition and chapter coordinators, the first in the nation, and expand its quarterly newsletter; and

Whereas, In 1998, Michigan SAFE KIDS was awarded the Outstanding State Coalition Award at the National SAFE KIDS Leadership Conference and Traffic Safety Award by the Michigan State Transportation Commission. Michigan SAFE KIDS continues, with the assistance of the regional coordinators, the growing interest in childhood injury prevention at the grassroots level to expand and strengthen the SAFE KIDS network in the state and to pursue its mission to reduce childhood injury in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body acknowledge and appreciate the efforts on behalf of all SAFE KIDS coalitions to save children's lives. Their dedication to this cause is held in the highest esteem; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan SAFE KIDS Coalition as evidence of our continued support for their endeavors to protect children.

Senator Vaughn was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

 

Senators Goschka, Rogers, Young, Shugars, Johnson, Hammerstrom, North, Jaye, Sikkema and McCotter offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 172.

A resolution observing May 14-20, 2000, as National Nursing Home Week.

Whereas, National Nursing Home Week is an annual celebration to honor the residents and staff of nursing home facilities; and

Whereas, The appropriate theme of this year's National Nursing Home Week is "A Legacy of Quality"; and

Whereas, National Nursing Home Week is an opportunity for staff, families, volunteers, residents, and members of the surrounding community to understand their value. It is also a time for them to be appreciated for the important role they play in providing an environment that celebrates excellence in the quality of care given and the guidance and compassion displayed daily in nursing homes across the country; and

Whereas, Many residents of nursing homes across America are leaders who nurtured and built our communities as educators, business people, parents, and role models; and

Whereas, The dedicated staff of nursing homes provide countless hours of compassionate, quality care without regard for personal comfort or convenience; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we observe May 14-20, 2000, as National Nursing Home Week in Michigan and express our appreciation to the residents and staff of nursing home facilities across the state and throughout the land, thanking them for their true "legacy of quality"; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each nursing home facility in Michigan as evidence of our admiration and esteem.

Senator Vaughn was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Young, Bennett, Emerson, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Byrum and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 1257, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3406k (MCL 500.3406k), as added by 1998 PA 125.

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

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Young, Bennett, Emerson, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Byrum and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 1258, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 418 (MCL 550.1418), as added by 1998 PA 124.

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

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Young, Bennett, Emerson, Shugars, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Byrum and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 1259, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21052c.

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

 

 

Senators Leland and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1260, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by adding sections 10r and 10s.

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

 

 

Senators Steil and V. Smith introduced

Senate Bill No. 1261, entitled

A bill to amend the Initiated Law of 1996, entitled "Michigan gaming control and revenue act," by amending section 6 (MCL 432.206), as amended by 1997 PA 69.

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

 

 

Senators Johnson and Shugars introduced

Senate Bill No. 1262, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1274b.

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

Senators Dingell, Hoffman and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Bill No. 1263, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law therein on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to provide for a restructuring of rates for certain utilities; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect of this act; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal all acts contrary to this act," (MCL 460.1 to 460.8) by adding sections 10p and 10q.

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

 

 

Senator McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 1264, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 203 (MCL 259.203).

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

 

 

Senator McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 1265, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 71102 (MCL 324.71102), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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

 

 

Senator McManus introduced

Senate Bill No. 1266, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 207.211 and 207.214), as amended by 1996 PA 584.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5311, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227f (MCL 750.227f), as amended by 1996 PA 163.

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 Judiciary.

 

 

House Bill No. 5468, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 5 (MCL 38.1305), as amended by 1998 PA 123.

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 Appropriations.

 

 

House Bill No. 5507, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 1997 PA 173.

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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

House Bill No. 5534, entitled

A bill to establish career and technical preparation enrollment options for certain students enrolled in Michigan schools; to prescribe certain duties of public schools and certain postsecondary institutions; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments, officials, and agencies; 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 Education.

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 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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

 

 

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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 5626, entitled

A bill to repeal 1921 PA 341, entitled "An act to authorize and direct the state highway commissioner to lay out and establish a trunk line highway from Paw Paw to Gobleville to Allegan," (MCL 250.161).

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. 5631, entitled

A bill to repeal 1959 PA 82, entitled "An act to authorize a bridge over the public navigable waters of Crooked lake in Emmet county," (MCL 254.111 to 254.112).

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. 5670, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48726 (MCL 324.48726), as added by 1995 PA 57.

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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

Committee Reports

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 1224, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16181 (MCL 333.16181), as amended by 1993 PA 80.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Dale L. Shugars

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shugars, Hammerstrom, Schwarz, Byrum and Murphy

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy reported

House Bill No. 5029, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5119 (MCL 333.5119), as amended by 1994 PA 75.

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

1. Amend page 1, line 7, after "regarding" by inserting "PRENATAL CARE AND".

2. Amend page 2, line 6, after "infection." by striking out the balance of the line through "care." on line 10.

Dale L. Shugars

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shugars, Hammerstrom and Schwarz

Nays: Senators Byrum and Murphy

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Health Policy submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Shugars (C), Hammerstrom, Schwarz, Byrum and Murphy

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 988, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 1999 PA 116.

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.

Joanne Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard and Hammerstrom

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 989, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 1998 PA 366.

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.

Joanne Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard and Hammerstrom

Nays: None

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

 

 

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4664, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 10.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joanne Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Hammerstrom, Peters and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Finance submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Hammerstrom, Peters and Dingell

 

 

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No. 1197, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 118, entitled "An act to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and their representatives; to regulate dealings between manufacturers and distributors or wholesalers and their dealers; to regulate dealings between manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, and consumers; to prohibit unfair practices; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 4 and 14 (MCL 445.1564 and 445.1574), section 14 as amended by 1998 PA 456.

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 Bullard, Jr.

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bullard, Steil, North 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 Transportation and Tourism submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C), Steil, North, Leland and Hart

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 1212, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 911.

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Schuette, Peters, V. Smith and Dingell

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 5232, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 2955b.

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.

William Van Regenmorter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Van Regenmorter, McCotter, Schuette, Peters, V. Smith and Dingell

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 Judiciary submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Van Regenmorter (C), McCotter, Schuette, Peters, V. Smith and Dingell

Excused: Senator Bullard

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

House Bill No. 5351, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 15 and 602.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons, Stille and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 943, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1310a and 1311a (MCL 380.1310a and 380.1311a), section 1310a as added by 1999 PA 102 and section 1311a as added by 1999 PA 104.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons, Stille and Peters

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 944, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1310 (MCL 380.1310), as added by 1999 PA 102.

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.

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons, Stille and Peters

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 945, 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 substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Loren N. Bennett

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons, Stille and Peters

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 Education submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bennett (C), Emmons, Stille and Peters

Excused: Senator Leland

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hoffman (C), North and Vaughn

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on General Government submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schwarz (C), Johnson and Young

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submits the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hoffman (C), North and Vaughn

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Natural Resources submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Gast, Hoffman, Koivisto and DeBeaussaert

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Committee on Technology and Energy submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Dunaskiss (C), Sikkema, Schuette, Rogers, Byrum, Leland and Dingell

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The Subcommittee on Agriculture submits the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McManus (C), Gast and Koivisto

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations - Tuesday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 17, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Subcommittees -

Capital Outlay - Thursday, May 25, 8:45 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Higher Education - Thursday, May 18, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)

Transportation - Tuesday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2426)

 

Conference Committees -

SB 269 - Tuesday, May 16, 11:00 a.m., or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

HB 4400 - Tuesday, May 16, 11:00 a.m., or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

HB 5443 - Tuesday, May 16, 11:00 a.m., or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

HB 5444 - Tuesday, May 16, 11:00 a.m., or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

 

Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs - Tuesday, May 16, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

 

Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Fridays, May 12, 9:00 a.m., Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo and 1:30 p.m., Eberhard Center, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids; May 19, 9:00 a.m., Morris Lawrence Building Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor; Wednesday, May 17, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; and Wednesday, May 24, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3543)

 

Gaming and Casino Oversight - Wednesday, May 17, 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1801)

 

Health Policy - Tuesday, May 16, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-0793)

 

Judiciary - Tuesday, May 16, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6920)

 

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, May 16, 2:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-0797)

 

 

Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m.

 

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.