No. 11

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 12, 2002.

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

Koetje--present

Kolb--present

Kooiman--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

LaSata--present

Lemmons--present

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

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

Schauer--present

Schermesser--excused

Scranton--e/d/s

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Thomas--present

Toy--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vander Roest--present

Vander Veen--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. Michael Bishop, from the 45th District, offered the following invocation:

"Almighty and most gracious God, who calls the world into being and creates persons in Your own image, we praise and give thanks to You this day for the beauty and bounty of this state, for the rich diversity of persons who are our neighbors, for the privilege and responsibility of our democracy and for the specific opportunities and challenges which confront this legislative session. Compassionate God, we lift up to You the needs of each person gathered here this day and of those whose needs rest urgently upon their hearts. Minister unto us and to them as we silently express our heartfelt concerns. Guide and inspire each of our thoughts, words, decisions and actions that in our public and private endeavors we may more nearly do justice, love kindness and walk humbly on with another and with You. Amen."

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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Schermesser be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Garza moved to reconsider the vote by which the House passed House Bill No. 5497.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 10, p. 169.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Garza,

Rep. Garza demanded the yeas and nays,

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Garza,

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

Roll Call No. 64 Yeas--41

 

Adamini	Gieleghem	Mans	Schauer
Anderson	Hale	Minore	Spade
Basham	Hansen	Murphy	Stallworth
Bernero	Hardman	O'Neil	Switalski
Bogardus	Jacobs	Phillips	Thomas
Callahan	Jamnick	Plakas	Waters
Clark, I.	Kolb	Quarles	Whitmer
Clarke, H.	Lemmons	Reeves	Williams
Daniels	Lipsey	Rison	Woodward
Dennis	Lockwood	Rivet	Zelenko

Garza

Nays--58

 

Allen	Gilbert	Kuipers	Shackleton
Birkholz	Godchaux	LaSata	Sheltrown
Bisbee	Gosselin	Mead	Shulman
Bishop	Hager	Meyer	Stamas
Bradstreet	Hart	Middaugh	Stewart
Brown, B.	Howell	Mortimer	Tabor
Brown, C.	Hummel	Newell	Toy
Cassis	Jansen	Pappageorge	Van Woerkom
Caul	Jelinek	Patterson	Vander Roest
DeRossett	Johnson, Rick	Pumford	Vander Veen
DeWeese	Johnson, Ruth	Raczkowski	Vear
Drolet	Julian	Richardville	Voorhees
Ehardt	Koetje	Richner	Wojno
Faunce	Kooiman	Rocca	Woronchak

George Kowall

In The Chair: Julian

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work to implement United Nations resolutions to bring peace and security to Cyprus.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 9, p. 133.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on February 6, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

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

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

The Speaker laid before the House

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 received from the Senate on February 7, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 10, p. 152.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 65 Yeas--103

 

Adamini	George	Lipsey	Rocca
Allen	Gieleghem	Lockwood	Schauer
Anderson	Gilbert	Mans	Shackleton
Basham	Godchaux	McConico	Sheltrown
Bernero	Gosselin	Mead	Shulman
Birkholz	Hager	Meyer	Spade
Bisbee	Hale	Middaugh	Stallworth
Bishop	Hansen	Minore	Stamas
Bogardus	Hardman	Mortimer	Stewart
Bovin	Hart	Murphy	Switalski
Bradstreet	Howell	Neumann	Tabor
Brown, B.	Hummel	Newell	Thomas
Brown, C.	Jacobs	O'Neil	Toy
Brown, R.	Jamnick	Pappageorge	Van Woerkom
Callahan	Jansen	Patterson	Vander Roest
Cassis	Jelinek	Pestka	Vander Veen
Caul	Johnson, Rick	Phillips	Vear
Clark, I.	Johnson, Ruth	Plakas	Voorhees
Clarke, H.	Julian	Pumford	Waters
Daniels	Koetje	Quarles	Whitmer
Dennis	Kolb	Raczkowski	Williams
DeRossett	Kooiman	Reeves	Wojno
DeWeese	Kowall	Richardville	Woodward
Faunce	Kuipers	Richner	Woronchak
Frank	LaSata	Rison	Zelenko
Garza	Lemmons	Rivet

Nays--1

Drolet

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

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Rep. Scranton entered the House Chambers.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 493, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1242 (MCL 500.1242).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 66 Yeas--107

 

Adamini	Frank	Lemmons	Rocca
Allen	Garza	Lipsey	Schauer
Anderson	George	Lockwood	Scranton
Basham	Gieleghem	Mans	Shackleton
Bernero	Gilbert	McConico	Sheltrown
Birkholz	Godchaux	Mead	Shulman
Bisbee	Gosselin	Meyer	Spade
Bishop	Hager	Middaugh	Stallworth
Bogardus	Hale	Minore	Stamas
Bovin	Hansen	Mortimer	Stewart
Bradstreet	Hardman	Murphy	Switalski
Brown, B.	Hart	Neumann	Tabor
Brown, C.	Howell	Newell	Thomas
Brown, R.	Hummel	O'Neil	Toy
Callahan	Jacobs	Pappageorge	Van Woerkom
Cassis	Jamnick	Patterson	Vander Roest
Caul	Jansen	Pestka	Vander Veen
Clark, I.	Jelinek	Phillips	Vear
Clarke, H.	Johnson, Rick	Plakas	Voorhees
Daniels	Johnson, Ruth	Pumford	Waters
Dennis	Julian	Quarles	Whitmer
DeRossett	Koetje	Raczkowski	Williams
DeVuyst	Kolb	Reeves	Wojno
DeWeese	Kooiman	Richardville	Woodward
Drolet	Kowall	Richner	Woronchak
Ehardt	Kuipers	Rison	Zelenko
Faunce	LaSata	Rivet

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

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

"An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,".

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 496, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 456 (MCL 500.456), as amended by 1989 PA 214.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 67 Yeas--103

 

Adamini	George	Lockwood	Schauer
Allen	Gieleghem	Mans	Scranton
Anderson	Gilbert	McConico	Shackleton
Basham	Godchaux	Mead	Sheltrown
Bernero	Hager	Meyer	Shulman
Birkholz	Hale	Middaugh	Spade
Bisbee	Hansen	Minore	Stallworth
Bishop	Hardman	Mortimer	Stamas
Bogardus	Hart	Murphy	Stewart
Bovin	Howell	Neumann	Switalski
Bradstreet	Hummel	Newell	Tabor
Brown, B.	Jacobs	O'Neil	Thomas
Brown, C.	Jamnick	Pappageorge	Toy
Brown, R.	Jansen	Patterson	Van Woerkom
Callahan	Jelinek	Pestka	Vander Roest
Cassis	Johnson, Rick	Phillips	Vander Veen
Caul	Johnson, Ruth	Plakas	Vear
Clark, I.	Julian	Pumford	Voorhees
Clarke, H.	Koetje	Quarles	Waters
Daniels	Kolb	Raczkowski	Whitmer
DeRossett	Kooiman	Reeves	Williams
DeVuyst	Kowall	Richardville	Wojno
DeWeese	Kuipers	Richner	Woodward
Ehardt	LaSata	Rison	Woronchak
Faunce	Lemmons	Rivet	Zelenko
Frank	Lipsey	Rocca

Nays--2

Drolet Gosselin

In The Chair: Julian

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

"An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,".

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4990, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 287, entitled "An act to provide for the organization and functions of the state boards of education under the constitutions of 1908 and 1963; to provide for the appointment and functions of the superintendent of public instruction under the constitution of 1963; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 9a (MCL 388.1009a), as amended by 1983 PA 240.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 68 Yeas--105

 

Adamini	Frank	LaSata	Rocca
Allen	Garza	Lemmons	Schauer
Anderson	George	Lipsey	Scranton
Basham	Gieleghem	Lockwood	Shackleton
Bernero	Gilbert	Mans	Sheltrown
Birkholz	Godchaux	McConico	Shulman
Bisbee	Gosselin	Mead	Spade
Bishop	Hager	Meyer	Stallworth
Bogardus	Hale	Middaugh	Stamas
Bovin	Hansen	Minore	Stewart
Bradstreet	Hardman	Mortimer	Switalski
Brown, B.	Hart	Murphy	Tabor
Brown, C.	Howell	Neumann	Thomas
Brown, R.	Hummel	Newell	Toy
Callahan	Jacobs	O'Neil	Van Woerkom
Cassis	Jamnick	Pappageorge	Vander Roest
Caul	Jansen	Patterson	Vander Veen
Clark, I.	Jelinek	Pestka	Vear
Clarke, H.	Johnson, Rick	Phillips	Voorhees
Daniels	Johnson, Ruth	Plakas	Waters
Dennis	Julian	Pumford	Whitmer
DeRossett	Koetje	Raczkowski	Williams
DeVuyst	Kolb	Reeves	Wojno
DeWeese	Kooiman	Richardville	Woodward
Drolet	Kowall	Rison	Woronchak
Ehardt	Kuipers	Rivet	Zelenko

Faunce

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 5400, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 5208 (MCL 500.5208), as amended by 1984 PA 267, and by adding section 407a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 69 Yeas--104

 

Adamini	Faunce	Kuipers	Rivet
Allen	Frank	LaSata	Rocca
Anderson	Garza	Lemmons	Schauer
Basham	George	Lipsey	Scranton
Bernero	Gieleghem	Lockwood	Shackleton
Birkholz	Gilbert	Mans	Sheltrown
Bisbee	Godchaux	McConico	Shulman
Bishop	Gosselin	Mead	Spade
Bogardus	Hager	Meyer	Stallworth
Bovin	Hale	Middaugh	Stamas
Bradstreet	Hansen	Minore	Stewart
Brown, B.	Hardman	Mortimer	Switalski
Brown, C.	Hart	Murphy	Tabor
Brown, R.	Howell	Neumann	Thomas
Callahan	Hummel	Newell	Toy
Cassis	Jacobs	O'Neil	Van Woerkom
Caul	Jamnick	Pappageorge	Vander Roest
Clark, I.	Jansen	Patterson	Vander Veen
Clarke, H.	Jelinek	Pestka	Vear
Daniels	Johnson, Rick	Phillips	Voorhees
Dennis	Johnson, Ruth	Pumford	Whitmer
DeRossett	Julian	Raczkowski	Williams
DeVuyst	Koetje	Reeves	Wojno
DeWeese	Kolb	Richardville	Woodward
Drolet	Kooiman	Richner	Woronchak
Ehardt	Kowall	Rison	Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 4338, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81129 and 81130 (MCL 324.81129 and 324.81130), as added by 1995 PA 58.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 70 Yeas--107

 

Adamini	Frank	Lemmons	Rocca
Allen	Garza	Lipsey	Schauer
Anderson	George	Lockwood	Scranton
Basham	Gieleghem	Mans	Shackleton
Bernero	Gilbert	McConico	Sheltrown
Birkholz	Godchaux	Mead	Shulman
Bisbee	Gosselin	Meyer	Spade
Bishop	Hager	Middaugh	Stallworth
Bogardus	Hale	Minore	Stamas
Bovin	Hansen	Mortimer	Stewart
Bradstreet	Hardman	Murphy	Switalski
Brown, B.	Hart	Neumann	Tabor
Brown, C.	Howell	Newell	Thomas
Brown, R.	Hummel	O'Neil	Toy
Callahan	Jacobs	Pappageorge	Van Woerkom
Cassis	Jamnick	Patterson	Vander Roest
Caul	Jansen	Pestka	Vander Veen
Clark, I.	Jelinek	Phillips	Vear
Clarke, H.	Johnson, Rick	Plakas	Voorhees
Daniels	Johnson, Ruth	Pumford	Waters
Dennis	Julian	Quarles	Whitmer
DeRossett	Koetje	Raczkowski	Williams
DeVuyst	Kolb	Reeves	Wojno
DeWeese	Kooiman	Richardville	Woodward
Drolet	Kowall	Richner	Woronchak
Ehardt	Kuipers	Rison	Zelenko
Faunce	LaSata	Rivet

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5525, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act of 1964," by amending sections 1, 2, 8, 10a, 10b, and 31 (MCL 290.601, 290.602, 290.608, 290.610a, 290.610b, and 290.631), sections 2 and 8 as amended by 1982 PA 260 and section 31 as amended by 1986 PA 194, and by adding sections 9a, 9b, 28c, and 31a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

The substitute (H-1) 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. 5585, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6013 (MCL 600.6013), as amended by 2001 PA 175.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5583, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1285a (MCL 380.1285a), as added by 1996 PA 285.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5584, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 1994 PA 205.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Allen moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not adopt House Resolution No. 315.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 10, p. 169.)

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Allen moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Commerce.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members present voting therefor.

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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.

Reps. Jelinek, Bovin, Voorhees, Pumford, Middaugh, Vander Veen, Kuipers, Hager, Kooiman, Pappageorge, Meyer, Richardville, LaSata, Stamas, Caul, Gilbert, Stewart, Cameron Brown, Mead, Patterson, Howell, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Lipsey, Shackleton, Scranton, Gosselin, Vander Roest, Spade, Richner, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Woodward, Gieleghem, Anderson, Raczkowski, Switalski, Faunce, Wojno, Rich Brown, Zelenko, Sheltrown, Schauer, Shulman, Cassis, Jacobs, Bogardus, DeRossett, Clarke, DeWeese, Plakas, Whitmer, Neumann, Vear, Lemmons and Bisbee offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 316.

A resolution to urge all Michigan's public universities to accept dual enrollment credits for incoming students.

Whereas, Dual enrollment credits are earned by high school students who take college-level classes to supplement the class offerings of their high schools. By taking classes at a community college, for example, students can expand the scope of their knowledge beyond the curriculum available at their high schools. This is a strategy that is especially helpful to students in smaller districts that may not be able to offer a full range of advanced placement courses or specialized classes that meet a student's needs or interests; and

Whereas, The Michigan Legislature has taken several steps to encourage the use of dual enrollment for students in our state. In 1991, the State School Aid Act, 1979 PA 94, was amended to provide tuition and fee support for pupils attending postsecondary institutions. The Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act, 1996 PA 160, was enacted to encourage high school students to enroll in college courses. Students may take advantage of the dual enrollment opportunity only after meeting certain requirements, which include demonstrating proficiency on the state high school examinations; and

Whereas, Public universities in our state that do not accept dual enrollment credits from incoming students hurt the effort to encourage young people to pursue educational challenges. Not accepting the credits creates a barrier that impacts several thousand students each year. Moreover, this policy negates a valuable mechanism to help families cope with at least some of the costs of higher education; and

Whereas, The practice of not automatically accepting dual enrollment credits undermines part of the state's investment in education, specifically its commitment to this concept. With the financial difficulties facing this state, all of the state's public institutions must participate in policies that help students and their families or face possible funding cuts; now, therefore, be it be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge all Michigan's public universities to accept dual enrollment credits for incoming students; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Michigan's public universities.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.

Reps. Murphy, Rivet, Kolb, Spade, Stewart, Richner, Ehardt, Hansen, Woodward, Gieleghem, Adamini, Quarles, Anderson, Clark, Jelinek, Raczkowski, Switalski, Faunce, Dennis, Wojno, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Zelenko, Sheltrown, Schauer, Garza, Jansen, Minore, Thomas, Jacobs, Bernero, McConico, Hardman, Daniels, Jamnick, Bogardus, DeRossett, Clarke, DeWeese, Plakas, Whitmer, Neumann, Drolet, Hager, Lemmons, Birkholz, Bovin, Hale and Pappageorge offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 317.

A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

Whereas, It is with sincere appreciation for the manner in which Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.'s outstanding leadership has enriched so many lives, that we join with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in welcoming him to the Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series, "Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey". The counsel, encouragement, and direction that he has shared in all aspects of his life has had a positive influence on his community; and

Whereas, Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., has been meeting the spiritual needs of the good people of Trinity United Church of Christ, in Chicago, since 1972. With a heartfelt concern for others that is immediately apparent to all who meet him, Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., has brought a new era to many individuals and families; and

Whereas, Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the growth and expansion of the role of the church in the black community. As pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, he has led in its growth from a membership of 87 in 1972 to 7,000 today. He was instrumental in building a new church that seats 2,700, and which fills to capacity twice each Sunday; and

Whereas, With the continued good work of Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr., and with all that he has shared with others over the years, there can be little doubt that his work and strength will long continue to be of the greatest value in the months and years to come; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. We join with all the people whose lives have been touched by him in extending our thanks for his many blessings; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., 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. Murphy, Rivet, Kolb, Spade, Stewart, Ehardt, Hansen, Woodward, Gieleghem, Adamini, Quarles, Clark, Raczkowski, Switalski, Faunce, Dennis, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Zelenko, Sheltrown, Schauer, Garza, Thomas, Jacobs, Bernero, McConico, Hardman, Daniels, Jamnick, Bogardus, Clarke, DeWeese, Plakas, Whitmer, Neumann, Lemmons and Hale offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 318.

A resolution honoring Dick Gregory.

Whereas, It is with sincere appreciation for the accomplishments of Dick Gregory, a brilliant comedian and leading civil and human rights activist, that we join with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in welcoming him to the Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series, "Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey". He has a record of being well-known for his deep and sincere commitment to nonviolent social change. He has authored 15 books, produced 7 records, and made many television and film appearances in his 42 years of active involvement; and

Whereas, Dick Gregory, in a very dramatic and effective way, has called this nation's attention of the plight of blacks and other disadvantaged minorities with his over 100 fasts and other numerous public expressions. He has followed the example of Mahatma Ghandi in fasting and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and

Whereas, Mr. Gregory is a world-class black historian, nutritionist, humorist, political satirist, and an out-spoken critic of America's drug problem. He has dedicated and committed his life to truth, justice, and equality. He is always willing to make the necessary sacrifices to meet his goals; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor Dick Gregory, guest lecturer; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dick Gregory as a token of our respect for his dedication and fine work.

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. Stamas, Vander Roest, Rivet, Spade, Stewart, Murphy, Richner, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Hansen, Woodward, Gieleghem, Adamini, Anderson, Jelinek, Raczkowski, Gosselin, Switalski, Faunce, Meyer, Van Woerkom, Wojno, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Zelenko, Sheltrown, Shulman, Mead, Jansen, Minore, Cassis, Bishop, Jacobs, McConico, Jamnick, Bogardus, DeRossett, Clarke, DeWeese, Voorhees, Kuipers, Whitmer, Neumann, Drolet, Caul, Vander Veen, Bradstreet, Vear, Hager, Richardville, Lemmons, Birkholz, Bovin, Scranton, Kooiman, Pappageorge and Bisbee offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 319.

A resolution honoring the Calvary Baptist Academy Kings Soccer Team as the 2001 State Champions, MACS--Division 1.

Whereas, With a brilliant display of poise, teamwork, and consistency, the Calvary Baptist Academy Soccer Team put together a truly remarkable, history-making 2001 season. On behalf of everyone who supported this spirited group of student athletes, it is most appropriate to extend to them praise and our sincerest congratulations; and

Whereas, Under the direction of Coaches John VanHolstyn, John Day, Dale Moore, and Bobby John, the Calvary Kings blended well as a unit. In addition, the team displayed great poise in setting lofty goals for themselves at the beginning of the season and going out and making these dreams a reality through hard work and commitment; and

Whereas, Many of the talents and characteristics they exhibited in reaching this goal will help them in all aspects of their lives. Most impressive is that these young men are student athletes who adhere and exemplify Calvary Baptist's foundations of faith, family, and academics. We salute the following members of the Calvary Kings Soccer Team for their magnificent performance:

James Day Paul Moore

Mike Romig Jeremy Schmidt

Matt Stevens Joe Stinson

T. J. VanWert Jeremy Buckley

Aaron Love Mikey O'Shaughnessey

Tyler Flower Justin Covieo

Ben Dittenbir Aaron Dobos

Jonathan Maston James Payne

Adam Stevens Tyler Ouderkirk

Jason Siefert Jason Buckley

Tim Kelly Justin Mayer

Paul Reese Nat Schultz

; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the Calvary Baptist Academy Kings Soccer Team as the 2001 State Champions, MACS--Division 1; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Calvary Baptist Academy Soccer Team 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. Kowall, Vander Roest, Callahan, Rivet, Spade, Stewart, Murphy, Richner, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Hansen, Woodward, Gieleghem, Adamini, Anderson, Jelinek, Raczkowski, Gosselin, Switalski, Faunce, Meyer, Van Woerkom, Wojno, Lipsey, Rich Brown, Zelenko, Schauer, Shulman, Mead, Jansen, Minore, Cassis, Thomas, Bishop, Jacobs, Bernero, McConico, Jamnick, Bogardus, DeRossett, Clarke, DeWeese, Voorhees, Kuipers, Koetje, Whitmer, Neumann, Drolet, Caul, Vander Veen, Vear, Hager, Richardville, Lemmons, Birkholz, Bovin, Scranton and Pappageorge offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 320.

A resolution honoring and thanking Dr. LaMoine Motz, recipient of the George G. Mallinson Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Field of Science Education, presented by the Michigan Science Teachers Association.

Whereas, It is a pleasure and privilege to congratulate Dr. LaMoine Motz, a White Lake township resident in Oakland county, for being the recent recipient of the George G. Mallinson Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Field of Science Education, presented by the Michigan Science Teachers Association. This award is given by the MSTA on the basis of well-recognized contributions of excellence to science education. It is the highest honor bestowed upon any member of the organization. We are proud to join with well-wishers as Dr. LaMoine Motz is presented this distinguished award at the 49th Annual Conference of MSTA; and

Whereas, A highly specialized individual, Dr. Motz received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Biology from Taylor University in 1964, Masters of Arts degree in the Teaching of Science from Western Michigan University in 1966, Specialists of Arts degree in Science Education from Western Michigan University in 1968, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Science Education from the University of Michigan in 1971. With his highly specialized skills, Dr. Motz has held teaching positions at several Michigan schools and universities, where he has gained much experience and expertise throughout his teaching career, and has never lost interest in his total commitment to the ideals of education; and

Whereas, In September 1970, Dr. Motz became the Director of Science, Health, and Outdoor Education at Oakland Schools in Waterford Township. Since July 1999, he has served as Director of the Oakland Science, Mathematics and Technology Center, which is a professional development center for education serving the 28 school districts in Oakland County. Dr. Motz is currently an assistant professor and field instructor at Michigan State University. He has also been a science consultant for the Bureau of School Services and the University of Michigan. In addition, he has served as an assistant professor in science education at Central Michigan University, Oakland University, and the University of Michigan. He has served on the University of Michigan School of Education Research Committee and is a member of the School of Education's Alumni Society Board of Governors; and

Whereas, Dr. Motz has demonstrated leadership in several state and national science teacher organizations, as well as conducted numerous research studies, organized projects, edited and authored scientific publications and textbooks, directed state and national conferences, and chaired state and national science-related committees. With such an impressive list of credentials, he has provided leadership and innovation to science education and supervision to numerous school districts, universities, and businesses locally, nationally, and internationally; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor and thank Dr. LaMoine Motz, recipient of the George G. Mallinson Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Field of Science Education, presented by the Michigan Science Teachers Association. May health and happiness be his in the future; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. LaMoine Motz 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.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Faunce, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4848, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 486 (MCL 750.486).

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 4848 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, George, Howell, Raczkowski, Rison,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Faunce, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5576, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15), as amended by 2001 PA 152, and by adding sections 15a, 15b, 15d, 15f, and 15g.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 7, following line 18, by inserting:

"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect April 1, 2002.".

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

Favorable Roll Call

HB 5576 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, George, Howell, Raczkowski, Rison,

Nays: None.

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 12, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, Bishop, George, Howell, Raczkowski, Rison,

Absent: Reps. DeWeese, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil,

Excused: Reps. DeWeese, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 811, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 205, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, establishment, opening, use, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, and maintenance of limited access highways and facilities ancillary to those highways; to permit the acquiring of property and property rights and the closing or other treatment of intersecting roads for these purposes; to provide for the borrowing of money and for the issuing of bonds or notes payable from special funds for the acquisition, construction or improvement of such highways; and to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds generated from the facilities," by amending section 2 (MCL 252.52), as amended by 2001 PA 47.

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 811 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, Bishop, Bisbee, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Van Woerkom, Vear, Rivet, Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 812, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled "An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways, to provide for the removal thereof, to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies and municipalities may enter upon, construct and maintain telegraph, telephone, power or cable television lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers and like structures upon, over, across or under public roads, bridges, streets and waters and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.183), as amended by 1994 PA 306, and by adding section 1a.

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 812 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, Bishop, Bisbee, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Van Woerkom, Vear, Rivet, Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

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 12, 2002, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Allen, Bishop, Bisbee, DeVuyst, Gilbert, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Van Woerkom, Vear, Rivet, Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Waters, Zelenko,

Absent: Rep. McConico,

Excused: Rep. McConico.

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, Friday, February 8:

House Bill Nos. 5593 5594 5595 5596 5597 5598 5599 5600 5601 5602 5603 5604 5605 5606 5607

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, February 11, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4980 at 10:24 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5005 at 10:26 a.m.

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, February 12:

Senate Bill Nos.	850	851	852	853	854	855	856	857	858	862	863	864	866	867
	869	870	966	967	968	969	970	971	972	973	976	979	980	981
	982	983	984	985	986	988	994

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 5009, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 13 (MCL 722.633), as amended by 1996 PA 309.

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

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 5436, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain parcels of state owned property in Tuscola county and Wayne county; to prescribe conditions for conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of management and budget; and to provide for the disposition of revenue derived from the conveyances.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendments to the Senate substitute (S-2) and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

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

Senate Bill No. 541, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "An act relating to aeronautics in this state; providing for the development and regulation thereof; creating a state aeronautics commission; prescribing powers and duties; providing for the licensing, or registration, or supervision and control of all aircraft, airports and landing fields, schools of aviation, flying clubs, airmen, aviation instructors, airport managers, manufacturers, dealers, and commercial operation in intrastate commerce; providing for rules pertaining thereto; prescribing a privilege tax for the use of the aeronautical facilities on the lands and waters of this state; providing for the acquisition, development, and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities by the state and by political subdivisions; providing jurisdiction of crimes, torts, and contracts; providing police powers for those entrusted to enforce this act; providing for civil liability of owners, operators, and others; making hunting from aircraft unlawful; providing for repair station operators lien; providing for appeals from rules or orders issued by the commission; providing for the transfer from the Michigan board of aeronautics to the aeronautics commission all properties and funds held by the board of aeronautics; providing for a state aeronautics fund and making an appropriation therefor; prescribing penalties; and making uniform the law with reference to state development and regulation of aeronautics," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 51, 83, 86, 87, 89, 133, 151, and 205 (MCL 259.2, 259.3, 259.4, 259.5, 259.6, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.51, 259.83, 259.86, 259.87, 259.89, 259.133, 259.151, and 259.205), sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 51, 83, 86, and 133 as amended by 1996 PA 370, sections 9 and 151 as amended by 2000 PA 382, and section 89 as amended by 1998 PA 81, and by adding sections 80g, 80h, 83a, 83b, 87a, 89a, 205a, and 205b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has amended the House substitute (H-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 30, line 20, by striking out "April 1" and inserting "May 15".

The Senate has concurred in the House substitute (H-1) as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and agreed to the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 850, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled "An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds," by amending section 15 (MCL 41.735).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 851, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 14a (MCL 42.14a), as amended by 1995 PA 212.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 852, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 11c (MCL 46.11c), as amended by 1989 PA 30.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 853, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending section 36 of chapter VIII, sections 5, 21, and 25 of chapter IX, and sections 4 and 5 of chapter XII (MCL 68.36, 69.5, 69.21, 69.25, 72.4, and 72.5), section 36 of chapter VIII as amended by 1989 PA 28 and sections 5, 21, and 25 of chapter IX and sections 4 and 5 of chapter XII as amended by 1998 PA 254.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 854, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending section 24b (MCL 78.24b), as amended by 1989 PA 29.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 855, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending sections 10 and 25 (MCL 107.10 and 110.25), section 10 as amended by 1983 PA 45.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 856, entitled

A bill to amend 1948 (1st Ex Sess) PA 31, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of authorities to acquire, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, and maintain buildings, automobile parking lots or structures, recreational facilities, stadiums, and the necessary site or sites therefor, together with appurtenant properties and facilities necessary or convenient for the effective use thereof, for the use of any county, city, village, or township, or for the use of any combination of 2 or more counties, cities, villages, or townships, or for the use of any school district and any city, village, or township wholly or partially within the district's boundaries, or for the use of any school district and any combination of 2 or more cities, villages, or townships wholly or partially within the district's boundaries, or for the use of any intermediate school district and any constituent school district or any city, village, or township, wholly or partially within the intermediate school district's boundaries; to provide for compensation of authority commissioners; to permit transfers of property to authorities; to authorize the execution of contracts, leases, and subleases pertaining to authority property and the use of authority property; to authorize incorporating units to impose taxes without limitation as to rate or amount and to pledge their full faith and credit for the payment of contract of lease obligations in anticipation of which bonds are issued by an authority; to provide for the issuance of bonds by such authorities; to validate action taken and bonds issued; to provide other powers, rights, and duties of authorities and incorporating units, including those for the disposal of authority property; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 11j (MCL 123.961j), as amended by 1983 PA 29; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 857, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 425, entitled "An act to provide for the creation of community swimming pool authorities; to provide powers and duties of the authorities; to provide for the levy of a tax by the authorities; and to provide for the collection and distribution of the tax," by amending sections 9 and 11 (MCL 123.1069 and 123.1071).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 858, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending section 21 (MCL 123.1151).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 862, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 59, entitled "Resort district rehabilitation act," by amending sections 8 and 14 (MCL 125.2208 and 125.2214), section 8 as amended by 1996 PA 209.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 863, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled "Emergency municipal loan act," by amending section 4 (MCL 141.934), as amended by 1998 PA 528.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 864, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State convention facility development act," by amending sections 11 and 12 (MCL 207.631 and 207.632), as amended by 1993 PA 58.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 866, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 298, entitled "An act to authorize cities and villages to levy a tax for the purpose of collecting and disposing of garbage; and providing for the issuance of bonds therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 123.261).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 867, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 266, entitled "The garbage disposal act," by amending sections 4 and 7 (MCL 123.364 and 123.367), section 7 as amended by 1983 PA 28.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 869, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 173, entitled "Land reclamation and improvement authority act," by amending section 32 (MCL 125.2482).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 870, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 275, 278, 280, 434, 435, 479, and 531 (MCL 280.275, 280.278, 280.280, 280.434, 280.435, 280.479, and 280.531), section 280 as amended by 1983 PA 176 and section 434 as amended by 1980 PA 297.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 966, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 79, entitled "An act to authorize any municipality, as herein defined, to borrow money and issue notes in anticipation of the collection of revenues other than taxes and special assessments; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, commissions, and officials," by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 141.222, 141.223, and 141.224), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 50; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 967, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 143, entitled "An act to empower boards of county road commissioners to borrow money in anticipation and upon the faith and credit of future receipts of revenues, derived from certain state collected taxes, for the purpose of purchasing road machinery or equipment or for improvement of county highways or for general county road purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 141.251 and 141.252), section 1 as amended by 1983 PA 51; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 968, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 121, entitled "An act to authorize counties, cities, townships and villages to issue bonds or notes, and pledge deferred income from sale of capital assets, due and payable but which has not been received, for the payment of principal and interest thereon; and to authorize the county, city, township or village to pledge its full faith and credit for the payment of the bonds or notes," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 141.382 and 141.383), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 52.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 969, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 217, entitled "An act to establish an employee-owned corporation revolving loan fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and employee-owned corporations; and to make an appropriation," (MCL 450.801 to 450.815).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 970, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 24e (MCL 211.24e), as amended by 1995 PA 42.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 971, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 87c (MCL 211.87c), as amended by 1999 PA 123; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 972, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 1994 PA 189.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 973, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 89 (MCL 211.89), as amended by 1982 PA 503.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 976, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending sections 3, 4a, 5, and 5f (MCL 117.3, 117.4a, 117.5, and 117.5f), section 3 as amended by 1999 PA 260, section 4a as amended by 1994 PA 324, section 5 as amended by 1988 PA 268, and section 5f as amended by 1990 PA 231.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 979, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," by amending section 33 (MCL 125.233), as added by 1996 PA 569.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 980, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," by amending section 33 (MCL 125.303), as added by 1996 PA 570.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 981, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "City and village zoning act," by amending section 15 (MCL 125.595), as added by 1996 PA 571.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 982, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18, entitled "An act to authorize any city, village, township, or county to purchase, acquire, construct, maintain, operate, improve, extend, and repair housing facilities; to eliminate housing conditions which are detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, morals, or welfare; and for any such purposes to authorize any such city, village, township, or county to create a commission with power to effectuate said purposes, and to prescribe the powers and duties of such commission and of such city, village, township, or county; and for any such purposes to authorize any such commission, city, village, township, or county to issue notes and revenue bonds; to regulate the issuance, sale, retirement, and refunding of such notes and bonds; to regulate the rentals of such projects and the use of the revenues of the projects; to prescribe the manner of selecting tenants for such projects; to provide for condemnation of private property for such projects; to confer certain powers upon such commissions, cities, villages, townships, and counties in relation to such projects, including the power to receive aid and cooperation of the federal government; to provide for a referendum thereon; to provide for cooperative financing by 2 or more commissions, cities, villages, townships, or counties or any combination thereof; to provide for the issuance, sale, and retirement of revenue bonds and special obligation notes for such purposes; to provide for financing agreements between cooperating borrowers; to provide for other matters relative to the bonds and notes and methods of cooperative financing; for other purposes; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 17 and 47 (MCL 125.667 and 125.697), as amended by 1996 PA 338; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 983, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 208, entitled "An act to authorize cities, villages and townships of this state to designate neighborhood areas for the purpose of planning and carrying out local public improvements for the prevention of blight within such areas; to authorize assistance in carrying out plans for local improvements by the acquisition and disposal of real property in such areas; to provide for the combining of neighborhood improvements that benefit the entire neighborhood into 1 improvement project; to provide for the establishment of local assessment districts coterminous with the neighborhood boundaries; to prescribe the methods of financing the exercise of these powers, and to declare the effect of this act," by amending sections 6a and 6b (MCL 125.946a and 125.946b), as amended by 1983 PA 38.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 984, entitled

A bill to amend 1923 PA 118, entitled "An act to authorize counties to raise by loan, expend from unallocated moneys on hand, or borrow money for permanent improvements, to issue bonds, and to levy taxes to the extent necessary for the repayment of the bonds," by amending section 1 (MCL 141.61).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 985, entitled

A bill to amend 1957 PA 57, entitled "An act to authorize cities and villages in Michigan to raise money by taxes or bond issue within certain limits for the purpose of establishing a local improvement revolving fund; providing for the use of moneys in the fund and the reimbursement of moneys used therefrom; and other matters relating to the creation of the fund and its use," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 141.371 and 141.373).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 986, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 205, entitled "An act authorizing the purchase by municipalities of fire trucks, fire fighting apparatus and equipment on executory title retaining contracts and under chattel mortgage financing," by amending section 1 (MCL 141.451).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 988, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 147, entitled "Safe drinking water financial assistance act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 141.1453 and 141.1454).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 994, entitled

A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3 (MCL 32.273).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Notices

Public Hearing

Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2002

Time: 3:15 p.m.

Place: E.C. Heffron Metrology Laboratory, 940 Venture Lane, Williamston, Michigan

Rep. DeRossett,

Chair

Agenda: Tour of Michigan Department of Agriculture E.C. Heffron Metrology Laboratory
and any/or all business properly before this committee.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Hale, Daniels, Minore, Hardman, Lipsey, Waters, Phillips, Bogardus and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5608, entitled

A bill to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of neighborhood improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of certain assessments.

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

Reps. Switalski, Plakas, Rivet, Lockwood, Kooiman and Newell introduced

House Bill No. 5609, entitled

A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled "Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending section 13 (MCL 492.113), as amended by 1990 PA 27.

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

Reps. Switalski, Plakas, Spade, Rivet, Pappageorge, Lockwood, Bogardus and Pestka introduced

House Bill No. 5610, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 797 (MCL 168.797), as amended by 1992 PA 8.

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5611, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 16, entitled "An act requiring the secretary of state and the deputy secretary of state and the private secretary and executive clerk of the governor to give bonds for the faithful discharge of their official duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 15.51).

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5612, entitled

A bill to amend 1958 PA 204, entitled "An act to fix the compensation and mileage of constitutional convention delegates," by amending section 3 (MCL 2.53).

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5613, entitled

A bill to amend 1872 PA 62, entitled "An act regulating trials of impeachment and providing for the expenses thereof," by amending section 15 (MCL 6.15).

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5614, entitled

A bill to amend 1901 PA 6, entitled "An act to provide for the employment of clerks or assistants in the executive office of this state," by amending section 1 (MCL 10.11).

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

Rep. Patterson introduced

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by amending section 36 (MCL 15.36).

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

Reps. Gosselin and Vear introduced

House Bill No. 5616, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 27e.

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

Reps. Julian, Raczkowski, Stewart, Faunce, Richardville, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Rivet, Hummel, Gieleghem, DeRossett, Rocca, Kolb, Murphy, Lipsey, Vear, Gilbert, Ehardt, Kuipers, Godchaux, Kooiman, Hager, Mortimer, Toy, Richner and George introduced

House Bill No. 5617, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 9 (MCL 208.9), as amended by 1998 PA 539.

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

Reps. Faunce and McConico introduced

House Bill No. 5618, 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. McConico and Faunce introduced

House Bill No. 5619, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," (MCL 37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 202b.

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

Rep. Callahan introduced

House Bill No. 5620, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 686 (MCL 257.686), as amended by 1990 PA 98.

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

Reps. Gilbert, Raczkowski, Julian, Meyer, Ehardt, Hummel, Hager, Kowall, Richardville, Middaugh, Newell, Shackleton, Van Woerkom, Ruth Johnson, Woronchak, Vander Veen, Drolet, Hart, Godchaux, Kooiman, Scranton, Pappageorge, Richner, Neumann, Jelinek, Mortimer, Faunce, Murphy, Birkholz, George, Toy and Rivet introduced

House Bill No. 5621, 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. Allen, Julian, Anderson, Pappageorge, Kolb, Meyer, Patterson, Birkholz, Lipsey, Kuipers and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 5622, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA identification profiling system act," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2001 PA 87.

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

Rep. Tabor introduced

House Bill No. 5623, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4307 (MCL 324.4307).

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

Rep. Julian introduced

House Bill No. 5624, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4504 (MCL 324.4504), as added by 1995 PA 60.

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

Rep. DeRossett introduced

House Bill No. 5625, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4709 (MCL 324.4709).

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

Rep. Ehardt introduced

House Bill No. 5626, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30705 (MCL 324.30705), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Mead introduced

House Bill No. 5627, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30716 (MCL 324.30716), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Hummel introduced

House Bill No. 5628, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30717 (MCL 324.30717), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Murphy introduced

House Bill No. 5629, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30922 (MCL 324.30922), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. McConico introduced

House Bill No. 5630, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 33707 (MCL 324.33707), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Waters introduced

House Bill No. 5631, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 34141 (MCL 324.34141), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Hale introduced

House Bill No. 5632, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 34146 (MCL 324.34146), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Rep. Pestka introduced

House Bill No. 5633, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 50162 (MCL 324.50162), as added by 1995 PA 57.

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

Rep. Clark introduced

House Bill No. 5634, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 74112 (MCL 324.74112), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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

Reps. Voorhees, Jelinek, Julian, Kooiman, Vear, Vander Roest, Pappageorge, Meyer, Middaugh, Vander Veen and Gosselin introduced

House Bill No. 5635, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2000 PA 55.

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

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Rep. Bogardus moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:45 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Julian declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 13, at 2:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.