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No. 65

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 3, 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--present

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--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Hummel--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--excused

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

McConico--present

Mead--present

Meyer--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Murphy--excused

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--present

Scranton--excused

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

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

Reverend Eli Garza, Associate Pastor of First Spanish Baptist Church in Detroit, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blessings You have given to the state of Michigan. We thank You for the beautiful lakes, majestic forests and diverse wildlife You have created for us. We thank You also for the talented people of our state that have made a positive impact in our world.

At this time our hearts are still wounded as a result of the recent attack on our nation. We ask You to continue to heal the hearts of the many who have lost loved ones in New York City, Washington DC and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. We ask You to give our nation the courage and spiritual strength to encounter the days to come. May our citizens not seek comfort in the abuse of substances made by men but rather may they find solace in You, the Lord of Heaven and earth.

We seek from You the necessary wisdom for our national leaders--in particular the President and his cabinet officers as they seek out justice on our behalf.

We ask You to provide guidance and skill for the men and women of our state who are now serving in the military in many far away places.

Lord, we also ask for wisdom and courage for our state's Representatives. Grant them understanding as they face difficult moral decisions while writing laws for the present and future. May both Republicans and Democrats cooperate for the good of Michigan and provide for justice based on the founding principles of our nation and with the highest respect for our Constitution.

Heavenly Father, guide Governor Engler, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, Attorney General Granholm, the various department directors and the state Supreme Court Justices, in leading our state and in their decisions.

Now, Lord, we ask for Michigan's legislators to be sensitive to the needs of Hispanics within our state. May they encourage programs that support better education, health, economic development and the traditional family structure of the more than 300,000 Latinos residing in Michigan. May there be justice for the long-time Latino citizen as well as for the new immigrant to our state and nation. May our state's Latinos also continue to make many more valuable contributions to Michigan's society and economic progress.

Lord, as You placed Your hand on the earth to form the Lower Peninsula, we ask You to place Your hand again on our state to heal our racial and social divisions. May western Michiganians love metropolitan Detroit, rural inhabitants love urban dwellers, and the rich love the poor. May Michigan's residents of European, Latin American, African, Asian and Middle Eastern heritage live in harmony and mutual respect that will demonstrate that Your will can be done on earth as it is in Heaven. We thank You for hearing our cries, for loving Michigan and sending Jesus who has the power to free us from the slavery of sin.

May God bless Michigan. May God bless the United States. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.

Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Lemmons and Murphy be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 602, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as added by 2000 PA 77, and by adding sections 217m and 217n.

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

SB 602 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Gilbert, George, DeRossett, Gosselin, Hart, Hummel, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Anderson, Bovin, Daniels,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 8:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Gilbert, George, DeRossett, Drolet, Gosselin, Hart, Hummel, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Anderson, Bovin, Daniels, Jamnick, Neumann, Schermesser,

Absent: Reps. Scranton, Murphy,

Excused: Reps. Scranton, Murphy.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5102, 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 1a.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 602, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as added by 2000 PA 77, and by adding sections 217m and 217n.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Gilbert moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, line 14, by striking out all of enacting section 1.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Patterson 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. Kilpatrick, Spade, Gieleghem, Dennis, Kolb, Lipsey, Anderson, Adamini, Minore, Hansen, Jacobs, Waters, Jamnick, Schauer, Rich Brown, Thomas, Neumann, Bovin, Rivet, Clark, Richner, Ehardt, Koetje, Vander Veen, Faunce, Raczkowski, DeWeese, Shulman, Woronchak, Bishop, Rison, Switalski, Clarke, Hardman, Woodward, McConico, Vander Roest, Wojno, Stewart, Birkholz, Phillips and Reeves offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 207.

A resolution honoring Pastor Mark Bethel for his outstanding achievements and for taking on the challenge of bringing the ASAPH Praise and Worship Summit to the city of Detroit, Michigan for the first time.

Whereas, It is with deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication that Pastor Mark Bethel has put forth in the difficult challenge of bringing the ASAPH Praise and Workshop Summit to our great state of Michigan. We would also like to welcome him to the state of Michigan and honor him for his outstanding achievements; and

Whereas, Pastor Bethel was called by God to the body of Christ to teach, exhort, and encourage us in praise and worship. He is an established leader with a gift of excellence in praise and worship. His inexhaustible exuberance exemplifies him as an extraordinary leader. Pastor Bethel's commitment, dedication, and involvement in the work of the Lord and ministering to God's people covers 21 years; and

Whereas, His extraordinary gift in praise and worship is widely known. Along with ministering to the body of Christ, national leaders, including the Governor General of the Bahamas and Jamaica, have invited Pastor Mark to minister at national programs hosted by the respective countries. His excellence in praise and worship have taken him throughout the Caribbean, including Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Trinidad, Anguilla, St Martin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Internationally, Pastor Mark's musical excellence, leadership, and exemplary life as a psalmist bring many invitations from major metropolitan Christian centers in England and the United States; and

Whereas, Whether as a soloist or part of a group, Pastor Mark excels as a leader in praise and worship. Mark's love for and leadership in exalted praise sets him apart as a respected and favored psalmist. Pastor Mark uniquely shares "Free Flow" worship and praise with people throughout the world. This unique call on Pastor Mark's life prepares him to teach others how to enter into the presence of God through worship and praise. His desire is to be a part of ushering the church into a lifestyle of worship and praise. To accomplish the call God has on his life, Pastor Mark is involved in directing, supporting, and producing training seminars, recordings, and publications about worship and praise. As a Minister of music, he focuses on helping others to become more deeply involved in praise and worship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join with the citizens in our great state in thanking Pastor Mark Bethel for taking on the challenge of bringing the ASAPH Praise and Worship Summit to the city of Detroit, Michigan for the first time. This Summit has the potential of having a tremendous impact in reaching the souls of men, as well as making an economic impact on the city of Detroit's convention business; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Pastor Mark Bethel as a token of our esteem.

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. Garza, Spade, Gieleghem, Dennis, Kolb, Lipsey, Anderson, Adamini, Mans, Plakas, Minore, Hansen, Jacobs, Waters, Jamnick, Bernero, Schauer, Rich Brown, Thomas, Neumann, Bovin, Bogardus, Frank, Rivet, Clark, Hale, Richner, Jelinek, Ehardt, Koetje, Faunce, Howell, Richardville, Raczkowski, Drolet, Middaugh, Tabor, DeWeese, Shulman, Woronchak, Bishop, Rison, Switalski, Kilpatrick, Clarke, Hardman, Woodward, Basham, McConico, Vander Roest, Rocca, Wojno, Voorhees, Stewart, Birkholz, Phillips and Reeves offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 208.

A resolution designating September 15 - October 15, 2001, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

Whereas, The legislative history of Hispanic Heritage Month started under Public Law 90-498, approved on September 17, 1968, when the 90th Congress issued an annual proclamation designating the week including September 15 and 16 as "National Hispanic Heritage Week". Later, under proclamation 4310, signed September 4, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford proclaimed the week beginning September 10, 1974 and ending September 16, 1974 as National Hispanic Heritage Week and called upon the people of the United States, especially the educational community, to observe such a week with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

Whereas, On September 13, 1988, President Ronald Reagan, under proclamation 5859, signed into Public Law, P.L. 100-402, proclaiming September 15 - October 15, of each year, as Hispanic Heritage Month. Not only did this proclamation commemorate the contributions made by Hispanics throughout history, but it also inspired Hispanics to take on a more commanding role in our communities; and

Whereas, In November of 1998, State Representatives Belda Garza and Valde Garcia made history by becoming the first Hispanics elected to serve as members of the Michigan House of Representatives. History was further made in a special election in March of 2001 when Representative Valde Garcia became the first Hispanic Senator elected to serve in the Michigan Senate. During their first term in office State Representative Belda Garza and then State Representative Valde Garcia formed the Hispanic Legislative Caucus. It was through the hard work and bi-partisan effort of the caucus that Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated at the Capitol annually since 1999; and

Whereas, The presence and influence of Hispanics predates the founding of our Nation as among one of the first to settle in the New World. Hispanics and their descendants have made a lasting influence on our American history, values, and culture. The earliest Spanish settlers arrived more than 400 years ago, and since millions of Hispanics have come to the United States from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, other Caribbean regions, Central America, South America, and Spain in search of peace, freedom, and a prosperous future; and

Whereas, Our Nation derives its strength from many cultures and races. Hispanic Americans have proven their thriving force in our society and economy. The Hispanic population is growing almost five times faster than the general population. In just over 40 years, it is estimated that one of every four Americans will be Hispanic. There are 1.3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, generating $200 billion in annual gross receipts. The Hispanic market represents $356 billion in purchasing power. Nearly 80% of Hispanic men 16 years and over, are in the labor force, the highest participation rate of any group. Our Nation's success is closely tied to the success of citizens of Hispanic heritage, which is large and is an increasing segment of our population; and

Whereas, In continuing the Hispanics' success, we must ensure that Hispanic Americans have opportunities that reach out to Hispanic youth. We should play an active role in encouraging them to stay in school and to graduate from high school and college. The future of the Nation's economic progress is linked with the well-being of Latino workers, given their youthfulness and population growth. Latinos entering their prime working years, represent a valuable pool of talent and energy. If we are to continue to be a force in the United States, we must exercise our rights to vote as citizens; and

Whereas, That during September 15 - October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month, we remember, with special gratitude, the gifts that Hispanic Americans bring to every aspect of our life. Let us take this opportunity to reaffirm our efforts to ensure that all Hispanic American families have the tools they need to make the most of their lives; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate September 15 - October 15, 2001, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

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. Spade, Dennis, Kolb, Lipsey, Mans, Jacobs, Schauer, Rich Brown, Neumann, Bogardus, Rivet, Ehardt, Gosselin, Faunce, Raczkowski, DeWeese, Shulman, Woronchak, Switalski, Hardman, Woodward, McConico, Vander Roest and Wojno offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 41.

A concurrent resolution calling for the members of the Michigan Legislature to cut legislator salaries for 2002 to a level 5 percent less than the 2001 salaries, with the difference returned to the state treasury for nonlegislative purposes.

Whereas, In December 2000, the State Officers Compensation Commission carried out its constitutional responsibilities with recommendations for salaries and expense accounts for the state's top elected officials. The recommendations include scheduled increases for legislators that will go into effect on January 1, 2002. For legislators, the 2002 salaries will rise to $79,650, an increase of 2.9 percent; and

Whereas, Apart from the much-discussed concerns over the determinations for the 2001-2002 period, there are new realities facing Michigan and our country today that make revisiting this issue a prudent idea. A significant part of the recommendations for this year and next was the assumption of certain economic conditions. While these projections of the state's financial health were valid at the time, very little is as clear for the state and national economy today. Even with our overwhelming long-term confidence in our country and its ability to recover strongly from the new challenges facing us, there is little disputing the new pressure of job losses and reduced consumer confidence on state revenues; and

Whereas, Recent budget debates have reflected the difficulties that the state is likely to face in the short term. In light of the need for austerity and possible cuts in key programs, it is only fair for legislators to share in the cuts facing many programs and services. Working with the Department of Treasury to cut legislator salaries for 2002 to a level 5 percent less than the 2001 salaries is most appropriate at a time when more and more of our citizens, including our children, may suffer from reductions in state spending; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call for the members of the Michigan Legislature to cut legislator salaries for 2002 to a level 5 percent less than the 2001 salaries, with the difference returned to the state treasury for nonlegislative purposes; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Treasury.

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

Reps. Spade, Dennis, Kolb, Lipsey, Mans, Jacobs, Schauer, Rich Brown, Neumann, Rivet, Ehardt, Gosselin, Faunce, Raczkowski, DeWeese, Shulman, Woronchak, Switalski, Hardman, Woodward, McConico, Vander Roest and Wojno offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 42.

A concurrent resolution calling for the members of the Michigan Legislature to freeze their salaries for 2002 at the 2001 level, with the difference returned to the state treasury for nonlegislative purposes.

Whereas, Recent budget debates have reflected the difficulties that the state is likely to face in the short term. In light of the need for austerity and possible cuts in key programs, it would seem advisable for the members of the Michigan Legislature to consider turning back the SOCC recommendations for 2002. Working with the Department of Treasury to do so is most appropriate at a time when more and more of our citizens, including our children, may suffer from reductions in state spending; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we call for the members of the Michigan Legislature to freeze their salaries for 2002 at the 2001 level, with the difference returned to the state treasury for nonlegislative purposes; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Treasury.

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

Reports of Standing Committees

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

House Bill No. 4360, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of consumer and industry services and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies.

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 4360 To Report Out:

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

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, October 3, 2001, at 11:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, 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,

Absent: Rep. Godchaux,

Excused: Rep. Godchaux.

The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Bradstreet, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 158.

A resolution calling for increased energy conservation and urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to include relevant information in its education materials on gas and electric choice.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 54, p. 954.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

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

Favorable Roll Call

HR 158 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bradstreet, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Cassis, Howell, Kowall, Richardville, Vander Veen, Rivet, Bovin, Bob Brown, Daniels, Schauer,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Bradstreet, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 33.

A concurrent resolution calling for increased energy conservation and urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to include relevant information in its education materials on gas and electric choice.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 54, p. 958.)

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 33 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bradstreet, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Cassis, Howell, Kowall, Richardville, Vander Veen, Rivet, Bovin, Bob Brown, Daniels, Schauer, Woodward,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Bradstreet, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Bradstreet, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Cassis, Howell, Kowall, Richardville, Vander Veen, Rivet, Bovin, Bob Brown, Daniels, Schauer, Woodward,

Absent: Rep. Thomas,

Excused: Rep. Thomas.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Vander Veen, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at 3:00 p.m.,

Present: Reps. Vander Veen, DeWeese, Hager, Tabor, Murphy, Bernero, Garza, Rison.

Absent: Rep. Hart.

Excused: Rep. Hart.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Patterson, Chair of the Committee on House Oversight and Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Patterson, Howell, Kuipers, Jacobs, Lipsey.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Cassis, Vear, Drolet, Faunce, Gosselin, Kowall, Meyer, Newell, Richardville, Woronchak, Quarles, Basham, Bob Brown, Minore, O'Neil,

Absent: Reps. Hale, Wojno,

Excused: Reps. Hale, Wojno.

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, September 26:

Senate Bill Nos. 665 666 667 668 669 670 671

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, September 27:

Senate Bill Nos. 672 673 674 675 676 677 678

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Meyer, Sanborn, Kowall, Vander Veen, Spade, Pappageorge and Van Woerkom introduced

House Bill No. 5136, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 2972.

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5137, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 563, 705, and 796 (MCL 168.563, 168.705, and 168.796), section 796 as amended by 1990 PA 109.

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

Reps. George, LaSata, Hansen, Kolb and Kowall introduced

House Bill No. 5138, entitled

A bill to designate an official historical society of this state.

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

Reps. Kuipers, Julian, Newell, Mortimer, Bovin, Pappageorge, Vander Roest, Kooiman, Ehardt and Jansen introduced

House Bill No. 5139, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1139.

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

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Rep. Bogardus moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:45 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, October 4, at 12:00 Noon.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.