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No. 7

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 13, 2001.

2:00 p.m.

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

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

Adamini--present

Allen--present

Anderson--present

Basham--present

Bernero--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Brown, Rich--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--excused

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garcia--present

Garza--present

George--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Hager--present

Hale--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Kilpatrick--present

Koetje--present

Kolb--present

Kooiman--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

LaSata--present

Lemmons--present

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--excused

McConico--present

Mead--present

Meyer--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Murphy--present

Neumann--present

Newell--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Pestka--present

Phillips--present

Plakas--present

Pumford--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--excused

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--excused

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--excused

Thomas--present

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Vander Veen--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Waters--present

Whitmer--present

Williams--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

Zelenko--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Melvin T. Jones, Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, offered the following invocation:

"Our Father and Our God, we appreciate the privilege to serve in elected office. We pray Your blessings upon our convening. We ask that Your spirit be part of all of our deliberations. We ask that You would grant unto us the thinking of Christ, as He spoke to the Pharisees of His time and suggested to them that the priorities of God were justice, mercy and faithfulness. We pray that You would grant unto us the proper motives that guide us into legislation that is fair, moral and that is not just political or partisan, but that reflects the need of people for justice. We pray that You would temper us with minds that are merciful, that extend beyond that of charity, and that seek to change systems and conditions. We ask that You would make us faithful to our call, to our task to serve, to move away from systems that dominate, and to inculcate in our social systems that actually free people. Bless us this day as we have come together again for another session, for decisions will be made that will have great impact on the people we serve. We ask that You would bless us, that You would use us and that You would strengthen us to the end. The name of Christ will be glorified. We ask it in His name. Amen."

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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Daniels, Mans, Schermesser and Stallworth be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Patterson, Rich Brown, Schauer, Koetje, Birkholz, Woodward, Kolb, Raczkowski, Ehardt, Richner, DeRossett, Julian, Cassis, Switalski, Vander Roest, Howell, Allen, DeVuyst, Shulman, Mead, Minore, Neumann, Lipsey, Phillips, Adamini, Jamnick, Vear, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Toy, Sanborn, Meyer, Bishop and Kowall offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 23.

A resolution to express legislative intent that the Department of Natural Resources should strive to acquire land in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Whereas, Over the past few years, discussions have taken place between private landowners, private companies, and officials of the Department of Natural Resources concerning parcels of property at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula; and

Whereas, As the DNR studies possible land exchanges between private landowners, private companies, and the state, ascertaining the true value of the lands in question is essential. This evaluation must weigh more than economic criteria alone. Potential exchanges would impact forest, wildlife, and recreational resources for many years. A central concern is any influence that the exchange could have on the environment; and

Whereas, While we respect and encourage the sentiments of those hesitant to relinquish state-managed lands, many of which are rich in timber, other parcels of land in the Keweenaw Peninsula offer unique qualities the state should protect. Currently, the state does not manage parcels that are among the most dramatic and beautiful areas in our state. These parcels include miles of beautiful Lake Superior shoreline, waterfalls, wildlife, and vistas unsurpassed as attractions for recreation. It would be a shame to lose these gifts for future generations of our citizens. Clearly, any exchanges should be made with a commitment to fairness and an eye to protection of unique resources; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express legislative intent that the Department of Natural Resources should continually strive to acquire and preserve land in the Keweenaw Peninsula. We urge that the DNR weigh carefully the impact on the state's timber reserves; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. DeVuyst, Bradstreet, Voorhees, Rocca, Tabor, Middaugh, Birkholz, Meyer, Koetje, Bishop, Van Woerkom, Jelinek, Gilbert, Bovin, Patterson, Faunce, Kuipers, Lipsey, Kolb, Kooiman, Shackleton, Ehardt, Richner, Vander Roest, Garcia, Switalski, Caul, Toy, DeRossett, Julian, Cassis, Raczkowski, Richardville, Rivet, Howell, Schauer, Allen, Ruth Johnson, Shulman, Mead, Newell, Minore, Woodward, Neumann, Wojno, Phillips, Adamini, Jamnick, Vear, Sheltrown, Vander Veen, Hager, Hansen, Pappageorge, Sanborn, Lemmons and Kowall offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 24.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that offers a regional solution to the problems of nonindigenous species being released in the ballast water of ships on the Great Lakes.

Whereas, While the problems created by the introduction of nonindigenous species into the Great Lakes from ballast water are not new, this situation is raising greater concerns as the damage done to this freshwater network becomes more apparent. The alarming rate at which the zebra mussel has spread demonstrates the serious problems that can result when the area's delicate ecology is thrown out of balance; and

Whereas, In recent years, numerous proposals have been advanced to halt the introduction of new species. Many of these proposals involve strengthening laws and enforcement on the release or treatment of ballast water; and

Whereas, In all discussions to address the issue created by ballast water discharges in the Great Lakes, it is essential that a regional approach be taken. With the multiple levels of government, including states, provinces, and two federal governments, it is important that there be a well-coordinated effort on this matter. A quilt of regulations or practices developed by the individual entities could provide more harm than good, not only to the environment, but also to specific communities and to specific uses of the lakes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that offers a regional solution to the problems of nonindigenous species being released in the ballast water of ships on the Great Lakes; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Rich Brown, Hale, Rivet, Gieleghem, Schauer and Spade offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 25.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to maintain our nation's commitment to military retirees to provide lifetime health care.

Whereas, The men and women who have devoted themselves to military service on behalf of their fellow citizens are entitled to receive the benefits promised them when they began their patriotic service. When these people signed up for the difficult and dangerous work of protecting our country and way of life, they were assured that the country would provide lifetime health care benefits; and

Whereas, This implied contract is not being fulfilled. Upon reaching the age of sixty-five, military retirees lose a significant portion of promised health care due to Medicare eligibility. This situation is made more severe by the fact that many military retirees do not live near military treatment facilities; and

Whereas, Military retirees have significantly less access to health care than other retired federal employees covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. This is especially true in light of inequities between coverages for pharmaceuticals; and

Whereas, There have been proposals under consideration in Congress to rectify this problem and extend to military retirees the benefits they have earned and deserve. In addition, there are pilot projects operating that address the problem by allowing Medicare-eligible retirees to enroll in a program through the Department of Defense. Clearly, there are options available to provide military retirees the care to which they are entitled; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to maintain our nation's commitment to military retirees to provide lifetime health care; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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

Reps. Minore, Zelenko, Rison, Bogardus and Lockwood offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 26.

A resolution commemorating Tuesday, February 13, 2001, as Chevy Silverado Day in Genesee County.

Whereas, We congratulate the General Motors Flint Truck Assembly Plant management and staff for all of their hard work, dedication, and commitment in producing Motor Trend's 2001 "Truck of the Year", the Chevy Silverado HD. On this occasion, as members of the community gather on February 13th to recognize this great accomplishment, we are proud to add our voice to commend everyone who worked to make this day possible; and

Whereas, The GM Flint Truck Assembly Plant has produced quality General Motors products since 1947. A 500 million dollar investment allowed production to begin in August of 2000 on a series of GM trucks. While it took a tremendous commitment of dollars to provide the means to produce these quality vehicles, it was ultimately General Motors' belief in the men and women who work at this complex that resulted in this recognition; and

Whereas, Cooperation is the key to success in any endeavor as was clearly evident in the General Motors Flint Truck Assembly operations. The United Auto Workers with over 3,000 members at this facility, state and local suppliers which produced superior parts, the outstanding management team, and Mott Community College all came together to produce some of the best trucks in the world; and

Whereas, On February 13, we join the representatives of General Motors, the UAW, and the entire Genesee County community in congratulating the management and staff of the GM Flint Truck Assembly Plant for this achievement; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate February 13, 2001, as Chevy Silverado Day in Genesee County and express appreciation for their valuable contributions to the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the management and workers of the General Motors Flint Truck Assembly Plant.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

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

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Rison, Minore, Zelenko, Bogardus and Lockwood offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 27.

A resolution to honor the Lady Chargers from Luke M. Powers Catholic High School for capturing the 2000 Class B State Basketball Championship.

Whereas, This season the Lady Chargers dominated much of the competition with a balance of excellent scoring and tough defense. Their victory train included 11 consecutive Big Nine Championship, 13 consecutive District Championship, 8 consecutive Regional Championship, 5 consecutive Final Four Appearance, and it culminated with their 2000 Class B Championship; and

Whereas, Fans of the Lady Chargers had every reason to shout themselves hoarse as their team rounded out the year with a 27-1 record that went down in the school's history as the most wins in a season. In addition, Head Coach Kathy McGee gained her 13th consecutive season of 20 or more wins; and

Whereas, All the members of this team displayed great determination in setting lofty goals for themselves at the beginning of the season and making these dreams a reality through hard work and commitment. Many of the talents and characteristics they exhibited in reaching this goal will help them in all aspects of their lives; and

Whereas, The 2000 season provided many highlights in terms of individual performances and memorable games. The one fact that stands out as truly significant is that the Lady Chargers, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.4, proved that they are smart not only on the court but also in the classroom; and

Whereas, We are proud to commend the dedication of these true student-athletes and their coaches and support staff. This includes:

Captains Players

Rachel Carney Brittney Brindley Erin Carney

Mandi DeGroot Crystal DeGroot Sarah Dell

Kelly Koerber Elisabeth Fleming Shelly Landaal

Victoria Lucas-Perry Shannon Rettenmund

Katie Salem Rebekah Sirna

Ann Skufca Ellen Tomek

Head Coach Assistant Coaches Managers

Kathy McGee Kae Eidson Lauren Goggins

Betsy Kreston Jessica Guilbault

Brad Terebinski Tiffini Quaker

John Ranville

; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commend the Lady Chargers from Luke M. Powers Catholic High School for their achievements in the 2000 high school basketball season. May they know of our pride in their accomplishments; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Coach Kathy McGee from Luke M. Powers Catholic High School and to each of the team members, assistant coaches and managers of the 2000 Lady Chargers.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

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

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Patterson, Rich Brown, Schauer, Koetje, Birkholz, Woodward, Kolb, Raczkowski, Richner, DeRossett, Julian, Cassis, Switalski, Vander Roest, Ehardt, Howell, Allen, DeVuyst, Shulman, Mead, Minore, Neumann, Lipsey, Phillips, Adamini, Jamnick, Vear, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Toy, Sanborn, Meyer, Bishop and Kowall offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 4.

A concurrent resolution to express legislative intent that the Department of Natural Resources should strive to acquire land in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we express legislative intent that the Department of Natural Resources should continually strive to acquire and preserve land in the Keweenaw Peninsula. We urge that the DNR weigh carefully the impact on the state's timber reserves; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Rich Brown, Hale, Rivet, Gieleghem, Schauer and Spade offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 5.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to maintain our nation's commitment to military retirees to provide lifetime health care.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to maintain our nation's commitment to military retirees to provide lifetime health care; and be it further

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

Reports of Standing Committees

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Patterson, Chair of the Committee on Redistricting and Elections, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Patterson, Richner, Allen, Bishop, Cassis, Hart, Quarles, Jamnick, Lemmons.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Allen, Bishop, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Thomas, Kolb, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko,

Absent: Reps. Garcia, Vear, Lemmons, Lipsey,

Excused: Reps. Garcia, Vear, Lemmons, Lipsey.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gosselin, Chair of the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Minore, Bernero, Dennis,

Absent: Reps. Kuipers, Richner,

Excused: Reps. Kuipers, Richner.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Faunce, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, George, Julian, Raczkowski, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil, Rison,

Absent: Reps. DeWeese, Sanborn,

Excused: Reps. DeWeese, Sanborn.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ruth Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Ruth Johnson, Koetje, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Kolb, Basham,

Absent: Reps. Birkholz, Ehardt, Tabor, Gieleghem, Hale,

Excused: Reps. Birkholz, Ehardt, Tabor, Gieleghem, Hale.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Voorhees, Chair of the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Vear, Williams, Bovin, Spade, Zelenko,

Absent: Rep. Kuipers,

Excused: Rep. Kuipers.

Notices

February 13, 2001

Mr. Gary Randall

Clerk of the House

Capitol Building

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Randall:

Please make note in your records that Representative Derrick Hale is removed from the House Standing Committee on Gaming and Casino Oversight, and replaced by Representative Lamar Lemmons, who will serve as Minority Vice-Chair.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Rick Johnson

Speaker of the House

February 13, 2001

Mr. Gary Randall

Clerk of the House

Capitol Building

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Randall:

Please make note in your records that Representative Chris Kolb is being assigned to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education in addition to his previously published standing committee assignments.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Rick Johnson

Speaker of the House

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, February 7:

Senate Bill Nos. 103 104 150

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolutions had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, February 9:

House Bill Nos. 4127 4128 4129 4130 4131 4132 4133 4134 4135 4136 4137 4138 4139 4140

4141 4142 4143 4144 4145 4146 4147 4148 4149 4150 4151 4152 4153 4154

4155 4156 4157 4158 4159 4160 4161 4162 4163 4164 4165 4166 4167 4168

4169 4170 4171

House Joint Resolutions G H

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Koetje, Gosselin, Vander Veen, Bishop, Garcia, Kooiman, Jelinek, Ruth Johnson, Mortimer, Julian and Voorhees introduced

House Bill No. 4172, entitled

A bill to amend the Initiated Law of 1996, entitled "Michigan gaming control and revenue act," by amending section 7b (MCL 432.207b), as added by 1997 PA 69.

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

Reps. Koetje, Sheltrown, Garcia, Kooiman, Vear and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4173, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled "An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds," (MCL 565.201 to 565.203) by adding section 2a.

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

Reps. Koetje and Ruth Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4174, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5735 (MCL 600.5735).

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

Reps. Basham and Schermesser introduced

House Bill No. 4175, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 3.

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

Reps. Basham, Schermesser and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4176, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2229.

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

Reps. Basham and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4177, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1588 and 1599 (MCL 380.1588 and 380.1599) and by adding section 1580.

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

Reps. Basham, Spade and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4178, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2000 PA 502.

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

Rep. Basham introduced

House Bill No. 4179, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 2, 6a, and 11 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2, 712A.6a, and 712A.11), section 2 as amended by 2000 PA 55, section 6a as added by 1996 PA 252, and section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 409, and by adding section 17e to chapter XIIA.

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

Reps. Sheltrown, Minore, Dennis, Jacobs, Ehardt, Rich Brown and Shackleton introduced

House Bill No. 4180, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 81133 (MCL 324.81133), as amended by 1998 PA 86.

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

Reps. Wojno, Spade, Dennis, Callahan, Whitmer, Jacobs, Faunce and Hart introduced

House Bill No. 4181, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21332 and 21716 (MCL 333.21332 and 333.21716), as added by 2000 PA 437.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Wojno, Spade, Dennis, Callahan, Whitmer, Jacobs and Faunce introduced

House Bill No. 4182, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 345, entitled "Fire fighters and police officers retirement act," by amending section 6 (MCL 38.556), as amended by 1991 PA 54.

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

Reps. Lemmons, Garza, Williams and Waters introduced

House Bill No. 4183, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 2000 PA 11, and by adding section 16350 and part 186.

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

Reps. Lemmons, Stallworth, Garza, DeWeese, Reeves, Hardman, Woodward, Bogardus, Williams and Waters introduced

House Bill No. 4184, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," (MCL 791.201 to 791.283) by adding section 69b.

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

Reps. Howell, Scranton, Spade, Patterson, Lipsey, Minore, Koetje, Ehardt, Voorhees, Bishop, Kooiman, Faunce, Rivet, Kuipers, Gosselin, Shackleton, Birkholz, Vander Roest, Ruth Johnson and Raczkowski introduced

House Bill No. 4185, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2000 PA 400.

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

Rep. Woodward introduced

House Bill No. 4186, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 179, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities for the collection or disposal, or both, of garbage or rubbish, or both, and for the operation of a dog pound; and to prescribe the powers, rights and duties thereof," (MCL 123.301 to 123.310) by adding section 7a.

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

Reps. Stamas, Birkholz, Newell, Julian, Van Woerkom, Koetje, Hager, Voorhees and Bovin introduced

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

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

Reps. Bogardus, Kolb, Schermesser, Lipsey, Hale, Gieleghem, Jamnick, Dennis, Phillips, Anderson, Murphy, Williams, Waters, Adamini, Rich Brown, Minore, Whitmer and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4188, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 19, 27, 29, and 50 (MCL 421.19, 421.27, 421.29, and 421.50), section 19 as amended by 1996 PA 535, section 27 as amended by 1995 PA 181, and sections 29 and 50 as amended by 1995 PA 25.

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

Reps. Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Bradstreet, Gilbert, Allen, Meyer, Faunce, Bishop, Gieleghem, Koetje, Vander Veen, Jelinek, Bovin, Hart, Birkholz and Vear introduced

House Bill No. 4189, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 32913.

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

Reps. Hart and Vear introduced

House Bill No. 4190, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 96 (MCL 388.1696), as added by 2000 PA 297.

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

Reps. Ehardt, Richardville, Patterson, Julian, Bishop, Kuipers, Meyer and Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4191, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 7gg.

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

Reps. Ehardt, Bernero, Richardville, Julian, Pappageorge, Meyer, Vander Roest and Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4192, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 41.806a), as added by 1990 PA 102.

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

Reps. Ehardt, Bernero, Raczkowski, Richardville, Ruth Johnson, Patterson, Julian, Bishop, Pappageorge, Kuipers, Spade, Meyer, Bovin, Gosselin, Vander Roest and Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4193, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 1998 PA 68.

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

Reps. Hager, Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Faunce, Shackleton, Patterson, LaSata, Bishop, Richardville, Kowall, Meyer, Julian, Koetje, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Bovin, Vander Veen, Kolb, Ruth Johnson, Jelinek, Allen, Caul and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4194, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 32912.

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

Reps. Patterson, Richardville, Spade, Raczkowski, Koetje, Bovin, Cameron Brown, Schauer, Gilbert, Meyer, Birkholz, Faunce, Kolb, Woodward, Bishop, Garcia, Vander Roest, Hardman and Richner introduced

House Bill No. 4195, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21723.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Schermesser, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Hale, Rivet and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 4196, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 135a.

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

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Hale, Rivet and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 4197, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2000 PA 279.

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

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Rich Brown, Hale, Rivet and Gieleghem introduced

House Bill No. 4198, entitled

A bill to regulate the disclosure of certain personal information about an individual under certain circumstances; and to provide for a civil remedy.

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

Reps. Schermesser, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Anderson, Dennis, Richardville, Hale and Gieleghem introduced

House Bill No. 4199, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 125.2303 and 125.2305).

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

Reps. Kowall, Bishop, Raczkowski, Allen, Kooiman, Hager, Lipsey, Faunce, Richardville, Vear, Spade, Bernero, Ruth Johnson, Stewart, Julian, Vander Veen, Gosselin and Bovin introduced

House Bill No. 4200, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 703 (MCL 436.1703), as amended by 1999 PA 53.

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

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Woodward, Jacobs, Anderson, Lockwood, Richardville, Dennis, Rich Brown, Hale, Rivet, Gieleghem, Pestka, Spade and Sheltrown introduced

House Bill No. 4201, entitled

A bill to amend 1911 PA 235, entitled "An act to provide for the payment and reimbursement by counties, in certain cases upon application therefor, of expenses incurred in the burial of the bodies of honorably discharged members of the armed forces of the United States, or their spouses, and to repeal certain acts or parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 35.801).

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

Reps. Schermesser, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno and Woodward introduced

House Bill No. 4202, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by repealing section 2967 (MCL 600.2967).

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

Reps. Schermesser, O'Neil, Plakas, Anderson, Dennis, Rivet and Hale introduced

House Bill No. 4203, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 2000 PA 11, and by adding section 16350 and part 186.

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

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Hale, Gieleghem, Schauer and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4204, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 145d (MCL 750.145d), as amended by 2000 PA 185.

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

Reps. Schermesser, Bovin, O'Neil, Plakas, Wojno, Jacobs, Anderson, Dennis, Hale, Gieleghem, Schauer and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4205, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2000 PA 279.

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

Reps. Vear, Garcia, Tabor, DeVuyst, Richner, Clarke and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4206, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9j.

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

Reps. Vear, Spade and Raczkowski introduced

House Bill No. 4207, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81 and 81a (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a), section 81 as amended by 2000 PA 462 and section 81a as amended by 1999 PA 270.

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

Reps. Vear, Raczkowski and Gosselin introduced

House Bill No. 4208, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 3a (MCL 205.93a), as amended by 1998 PA 366.

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

Reps. Vear, Raczkowski and Gosselin introduced

House Bill No. 4209, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 39d.

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

Reps. Vear, Raczkowski and Gosselin introduced

House Bill No. 4210, entitled

A bill to repeal 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145).

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

Rep. Vear introduced

House Bill No. 4211, entitled

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

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

Reps. Vear and Gosselin introduced

House Bill No. 4212, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2000 PA 400.

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

Reps. Vear and Raczkowski introduced

House Bill No. 4213, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 73101, 73110, and 73111 (MCL 324.73101, 324.73110, and 324.73111), sections 73101 and 73110 as amended by 1998 PA 546 and section 73111 as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 73110A.

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

Reps. Anderson, Bovin, Plakas, Dennis, Bogardus, O'Neil, Basham, Minore, Gieleghem, Rison and Schermesser introduced

House Bill No. 4214, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding article 16.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Anderson, McConico, Bernero, Bovin, Plakas, Bogardus, Dennis, O'Neil, Basham, Minore, Gieleghem, Rison, Wojno, Schermesser and Stewart introduced

House Bill No. 4215, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1283.

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

Reps. Anderson, Bernero, Bovin, Plakas, Dennis, Bogardus, O'Neil, Minore, Basham, Gieleghem, Rison and Schermesser introduced

House Bill No. 4216, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 21 (MCL 38.21).

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

Rep. Scranton introduced

House Bill No. 4217, entitled

A bill to provide for standards for contracts involving certain residential and care services; and to provide for remedies.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4218, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 2555 and 2559 (MCL 600.2555 and 600.2559), section 2559 as amended by 1994 PA 133.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4219, entitled

A bill to regulate the construction and certain usage of cellular towers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4220, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending section 401 (MCL 484.2401), as amended by 1995 PA 216.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4221, entitled

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4222, entitled

A bill to amend 1905 PA 282, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of the property, by whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, of railroad companies, union station and depot companies, telegraph companies, telephone companies, sleeping car companies, express companies, car loaning companies, stock car companies, refrigerator car companies, and fast freight companies, and all other companies owning, leasing, running or operating any freight, stock, refrigerator, or any other cars, not being exclusively the property of any railroad company paying taxes upon its rolling stock under the provisions of this act, over or upon the line or lines of any railroad or railroads in this state, and for the levy of taxes thereon by a state board of assessors, and for the collection of such taxes, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 12 and 13 (MCL 207.12 and 207.13), as amended by 1995 PA 257.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4223, entitled

A bill to amend 1911 PA 44, entitled "An act to create a state board of equalization; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide that said board shall be furnished with certain information by the several boards of supervisors and by the state tax commission; to provide for meeting the expense authorized by this act, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening the provisions of this act," by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 209.4 and 209.5), section 4 as amended by 1986 PA 143 and section 5 as amended by 1981 PA 52.

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

Rep. Mortimer introduced

House Bill No. 4224, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2559 (MCL 600.2559), as amended by 1994 PA 133.

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

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Rep. Waters moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:40 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Julian declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

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