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No. 33

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 26, 2001.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

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--excused

Clarke--present

Daniels--excused

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Drolet--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garza--present

George--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Hager--present

Hale--excused

Hansen--present

Hardman--excused

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Kilpatrick--excused

Koetje--present

Kolb--present

Kooiman--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

LaSata--present

Lemmons--excused

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--excused

McConico--excused

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--excused

Raczkowski--present

Reeves--present

Richardville--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rivet--present

Rocca--present

Sanborn--present

Schauer--excused

Schermesser--excused

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--excused

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Thomas--excused

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

Rep. John Stewart, from the 20th District, offered the following invocation:

"Dear Lord, today we are grateful for the opportunity to thank the members of Kiwanis for their many hours of volunteer service. We especially want to congratulate Robert Stewart for his 65 years of perfect attendance. Encourage all of us to live by the motto of Kiwanis, 'We Build'. Give us a thirst for knowledge and the facts so that we will always strive for the closest approximation of truth. Challenge us to have the highest integrity so that we will always be intellectually honest. Remind us that if we have integrity then nothing else matters, and if we DON'T have integrity, then it is also true that nothing else matters. Encourage us to support education, because one of the most important things that we can do is to develop the mind of a child. Help us to be more kind and humble and teach us to serve You more each day. All this we ask in Jesus' name. Amen."

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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Clark, Daniels, Hale, Hardman, Kilpatrick, Lemmons, Mans, McConico, Quarles, Schauer, Schermesser, Stallworth and Thomas be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Second Reading of Bills

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.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Ehardt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4166, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending section 2 (MCL 52.202).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Koetje moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 18, after "INVESTIGATED." by striking out all of subsection (4) and inserting "THE CIRCUIT COURT MAY PUNISH FAILURE TO OBEY A SUBPOENA ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION AS CONTEMPT OF COURT." and renumbering the remaining subsection.

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

Rep. Van Woerkom moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21771 (MCL 333.21771).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Caul moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Richardville moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Callahan, Switalski, Hansen, Spade, Lockwood, Murphy, Phillips, Sheltrown, Jacobs, Adamini, Minore, Kolb, Wojno, Bernero, Dennis, Zelenko, Scranton, Frank, Bogardus, Anderson, Neumann, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Woodward, Caul, Gieleghem, Faunce, Jamnick, Clarke, Ruth Johnson, Whitmer, Waters, Bovin and Garza offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 94.

A resolution calling for the restoration of state funding for the Homeowners Options for Michigan Elders program providing care in the homes of senior citizens.

Whereas, The United States Census Bureau, in its population projections, reports that Michigan was home to 1,197,000 people aged 65 or over in 2000 and that this number will increased to approximately 1,821,000 by the year 2025; and

Whereas, Many of these individuals have or will have limitations in their ability to perform activities of daily living and require assistance to maintain their independence with dignity; and

Whereas, Family caregivers provide over 75 percent of all long-term care to the elderly and should be supported in order to prevent or delay unnecessary nursing home placement; and

Whereas, Family caregivers often need help to sustain their caregiving strength and avoid caregiver burnout, which often leads to nursing home placement; and

Whereas, Many older adults do not qualify for Medicaid in-home assistance programs; and

Whereas, The Michigan Legislature appropriated $1 million in fiscal year 2001 to initiate the Homecare Options for Michigan Elders program (H.O.M.E.), which provides personal care, homemaking, and respite services for many of our state's residents; and

Whereas, The proposed state budget for fiscal year 2002 calls for the elimination of the $1 million for the H.O.M.E. program; and

Whereas, The H.O.M.E. program provides a valuable service to Michigan's senior citizens and their family caregivers, and should be expanded--not eliminated; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call for a restoration of the $1 million in funding for the H.O.M.E. program.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Gieleghem, Anderson, Adamini, Kolb, Murphy, Wojno, Lemmons, Hansen, Phillips, Callahan, Jacobs, Minore, Bernero, Dennis, Zelenko, Bogardus, Plakas, Neumann, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Woodward, Switalski, Caul, Jamnick, Clarke, Whitmer and Waters offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 95.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to set the standard of an acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water at 3 parts per billion.

Whereas, Michigan includes areas with some of the highest naturally occurring concentrations of arsenic in the country. Our state is especially aware of the damage that long-term exposure to this element in drinking water can have on public health; and

Whereas, In January 2001, the Environmental Protection Agency published rules that lowered the acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water from 50 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion. The 50 parts per billion standard was set in 1942, long before the toxic properties of arsenic were fully understood. Since that time, the correlation between arsenic and numerous types of cancer, anemia, and serious nerve and circulatory system damage has become well documented; and

Whereas, While the reduction represented a major change, a significant number of professionals in medicine, public health, and the environmental community, including the National Academy of Sciences, feel that the 10 parts per billion standard is not low enough. Some scientists cite information that indicates that the acceptable level for drinking water should be no higher than 3 parts per billion; and

Whereas, In spite of the weight of data supporting lower arsenic levels, the EPA now is withdrawing the rules reducing the level to 10 parts per billion, which will return the threshold to 50 parts per billion; and

Whereas, The health and safety of our citizens are ill served by returning to the same standard set 60 years ago. With the technology, knowledge, and data now available, this is a move that sets our country in the wrong direction; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to set the standard of an acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water at 3 parts per billion; 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. Caul, Hansen, Spade, Lockwood, Vander Roest, Callahan, Jacobs, Cassis, DeRossett, Zelenko, Scranton, Anderson, Neumann, Ehardt, Mead, Switalski, Howell, Stamas, Van Woerkom, Gosselin, Vander Veen, Julian, Birkholz, Voorhees, Richardville, Jelinek, Godchaux, Shulman, DeVuyst, Toy, Koetje, Faunce, Hager, Jamnick, Clarke, Middaugh, Tabor, Ruth Johnson, Kooiman, Waters, Bovin, DeWeese, Jansen and Richner offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 96.

A resolution honoring Dr. Arthur E. Ellis upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Dr. Ellis' service to the people of the state of Michigan began when he served as an analyst with the Legislative Fiscal Agency in 1962. He then served as Secretary to the Board of Regents at Eastern Michigan University from 1968 to 1970, before he was named Vice President for Public Affairs of Central Michigan University. In 1985, he was appointed President of Central Michigan University, providing invaluable leadership to the school during a time of historic changes; and

Whereas, In 1991, Dr. Ellis returned to state government after being asked to serve as Director of the Department of Commerce by Governor John Engler. In 1995, he was appointed the Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction and then took office as superintendent in 1996; and

Whereas, Dr. Ellis has consistently maintained the highest standards of excellence in all capacities, especially in overseeing tremendous improvements in Michigan's educational system during his tenure as superintendent. His ethics, integrity, and honor are unquestioned and provide a model to all those who may follow in his footsteps of public service; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Dr. Arthur E. Ellis upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of Public Instruction. May this serve as a testimony of recognition of the high esteem in which he is held by the people of the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. Arthur E. Ellis as evidence of our appreciation and gratitude.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Richardville 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. Bishop, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Godchaux, Ruth Johnson, Kowall, Gosselin, Woodward, Koetje, Kuipers, Richardville, Hansen, Spade, Lockwood, Vander Roest, Jacobs, Adamini, Bernero, DeRossett, Zelenko, Scranton, Neumann, Ehardt, Rich Brown, Mead, Switalski, Howell, Caul, Van Woerkom, Julian, Birkholz, Voorhees, Shulman, DeVuyst, Toy, Faunce, Hager, Jamnick, Clarke, Kooiman, Whitmer, Bovin, DeWeese, Jansen and Richner offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 97.

A resolution honoring Judge Barry L. Howard.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and professionalism that Judge Barry L. Howard has put forth on behalf of the citizens of the Judicial Circuit Court of Oakland county, that we offer this expression of our appreciation for his continued legal excellence. As the legal community of Oakland county recognizes the loyalty and devotion to public service of this conscientious individual, we add our sentiments of gratitude for a job well done; and

Whereas, In his years of service to the people of Oakland county, Judge Howard has been working in the public arena during an era of great change. With the personal sense of duty that Judge Howard brings to work each day, he has been able to meet the challenges with enthusiasm and a genuine interest in efficiency in this community. This has been greatly appreciated, both by the citizens and the legal community in Oakland county. They have benefited directly from Judge Howard's work, as well as others in the judicial branch who have witnessed his fine example; and

Whereas, There can be little doubt that the record of Judge Howard in his responsibilities as circuit court judge over the past years will continue to reap rewards for the people of Oakland county. We offer our thanks to this individual's accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join with the citizens of Oakland county in saluting Judge Barry L. Howard in acknowledgment of his outstanding years on the Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Judge Barry L. Howard as a token of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Richardville 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.

By unanimous consent the House considered House Concurrent Resolution No. 28 out of numerical order.

Reps. Gieleghem, Anderson, Adamini, Kolb, Wojno, Lemmons, Hansen, Murphy, Phillips, Callahan, Jacobs, Minore, Bernero, Dennis, Zelenko, Bogardus, Plakas, Neumann, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Woodward, Switalski, Jamnick, Clarke, Whitmer and Garza offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 28.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to set the standard of an acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water at 3 parts per billion.

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to set the standard of an acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water at 3 parts per billion; and be it further

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

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. DeRossett, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4513, entitled

A bill to repeal 1913 PA 184, entitled "An act to regulate the business of selling farm products on commission, providing all commission merchants dealing in farm products shall be licensed, to provide against and punish fraud and deception in the sale of farm products on commission, and defining the duties of the state dairy and food commissioner relative thereto," (MCL 445.331 to 445.341).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4513 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. DeRossett, Julian, Ehardt, Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Sheltrown, Hansen, Spade,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeRossett, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at 3:21 p.m.,

Present: Reps. DeRossett, Julian, Ehardt, Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Sheltrown, Hansen, Spade,

Absent: Reps. Meyer, Vear, Bogardus,

Excused: Reps. Meyer, Vear, Bogardus.

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 26.

A concurrent resolution to establish a special joint committee to evaluate the Michigan State Fairgrounds and the pending sale of adjacent property.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 27, p. 372.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

HCR 26 To Report Out:

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

Nays: None.

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11.

A concurrent resolution to establish a special joint committee to evaluate the Michigan State Fairgrounds and the pending sale of adjacent property.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 27, p. 374.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

SCR 11 To Report Out:

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at 3:15 p.m.,

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

Absent: Reps. Stewart, Stallworth, Switalski,

Excused: Reps. Stewart, Stallworth, Switalski.

The Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4633, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled "Youth rehabilitation services act," by amending section 7a (MCL 803.307a), as amended by 1998 PA 517.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4633 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Howell, Richner, Bisbee, Koetje, Sanborn, Voorhees, Adamini, Lipsey, Minore, Waters,

Nays: None.

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair of the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at 3:25 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Howell, Richner, Bisbee, Koetje, Sanborn, Voorhees, Adamini, Lipsey, Minore, Waters,

Absent: Rep. Faunce,

Excused: Rep. Faunce.

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Birkholz, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4505, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 57, entitled "An act to require contractors to provide certain notices to governmental entities concerning improvements on real property; to allow for the modification of contracts for improvement to real property; to provide for remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by repealing section 6 (MCL 125.1596).

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4505 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Drolet, Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Jamnick,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Birkholz, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 8:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Drolet, Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Jamnick,

Absent: Reps. Dennis, Hardman, McConico,

Excused: Reps. Dennis, Hardman, McConico.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4540, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 17 (MCL 205.67), as amended by 2000 PA 242.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4540 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Scranton, Faunce, Richner, Garza, Waters, Williams, Wojno,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4547, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to convey certain state owned property in Macomb county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

HB 4547 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Scranton, Faunce, Richner, Garza, Waters, Williams, Wojno,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Rocca, Scranton, Faunce, Richner, Garza, Waters, Williams, Wojno,

Absent: Rep. Raczkowski,

Excused: Rep. Raczkowski.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Cassis, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 8:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Cassis, Vear, Drolet, Faunce, Gosselin, Kowall, Meyer, Newell, Basham, Minore, O'Neil,

Absent: Reps. Richardville, Woronchak, Quarles, Bob Brown, Hale, Wojno,

Excused: Reps. Richardville, Woronchak, Quarles, Bob Brown, Hale, Wojno.

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, April 26, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

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

Absent: Reps. Quarles, Lemmons,

Excused: Reps. Quarles, Lemmons.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services was received and read:

April 20, 2001

Pursuant to Section 314 of P.A. 293 of 2000, we are enclosing copies of the following reports:

Type of Report Facility Report # License#

Interim Licensing Report Arbor Heights CS810200952

Special Investigation Green Oak Center 2001C0208018 CS470201159

Approval Study Report Pine Lodge Res.

Care Center CS330201364

Special Investigation Summit Center 2001C0201008 CS470201446

These reports were performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at 373-3892.

Sincerely,

John R. Suckow, C.P.A.

Director, Finance and

Administrative Services

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Shulman, Cassis, Raczkowski, Bishop, LaSata, Ruth Johnson, Richner and Rocca introduced

House Bill No. 4674, entitled

A bill to establish the Michigan days of remembrance of the Armenian genocide.

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

Rep. Allen introduced

House Bill No. 4675, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," (MCL 38.2101 to 38.2670) by adding section 512.

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

Reps. Ruth Johnson, Rocca, Kolb, Spade, Anderson, Van Woerkom, Richner, LaSata, Basham and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4676, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.644), the title and section 4 as amended by 1992 PA 272 and sections 1 and 2 as amended by 1988 PA 314.

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

Rep. Reeves moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.