No. 4

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 1, 2001.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.

 

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

 

 
Bennett--presentGougeon--presentNorth--present
Bullard--presentHammerstrom--presentPeters--present
Byrum--presentHart--presentSchuette--present
Cherry--presentHoffman--excusedSchwarz--excused
DeBeaussaert--presentJaye--presentShugars--present
DeGrow--presentJohnson--presentSikkema--present
Dingell--presentKoivisto--excusedSmith--present
Dunaskiss--presentLeland--presentSteil--present
Emerson--presentMcCotter--presentStille--present
Emmons--presentMcManus--presentVan Regenmorter--present
Gast--presentMiller--presentVaughn--excused
Goschka--presentMurphy--presentYoung--present

 

 

 

Senator Joe Young, Jr., of the 1st District offered the following invocation:

Dear God, give us the strength to follow our minds to solve the problems and find solutions for man-made challenges. Also assist us in speaking the truth, and let it be in our hearts that we certainly care. Amen.

 

 

Motions and Communications

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that Senators Goschka and Hammerstrom be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Murphy and Smith be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Emerson moved that Senators Vaughn and Koivisto be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Senator Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received:

January 22, 2001

Pursuant to Article V, Section 14 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, I hereby transmit the following list of commutations and pardons granted during 2000:

John Henry Bommarito - Sentenced to 10 - 20 Years for the crime of Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law. Commuted on May 18, 2000. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

John Carl Carmos - Sentenced to 20 - 30 Years for the crime of Conspiracy to Deliver 650 Grams of Cocaine. Commuted on May 18, 2000. The commutation was based upon the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

 

Senators Hammerstrom and Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

 

 

Resolutions

 

 

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

Senate Resolution No. 4

Senate Resolution No. 5

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

 

 

Senators Shugars, Schwarz, Stille, North, Van Regenmorter, Bennett, Sikkema, Johnson, Steil, Gougeon, Koivisto, McManus, Schuette, Murphy, Emmons, Hoffman, DeGrow, Cherry, Gast, Goschka and McCotter offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 4.

A resolution offered as a memorial for the life of James S. Gilmore, Jr.

Whereas, James S. Gilmore, Jr., has been one of Kalamazoo's long-time leading entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and political leaders. Although he lost his life in an automobile accident on December 31, 2000, the Gilmore name will always be associated with the city of Kalamazoo, a tribute to his leadership in government, business, and community organizations; and

Whereas, Jim Gilmore was born into a family which had already been pivotal in Kalamazoo, even before the Gilmore and Upjohn families were linked through marriage. The Gilmore Brothers department store in downtown Kalamazoo, which opened in 1881, was a cornerstone of downtown business activity. After Jim returned from military service, he became a retail clerk, eventually resigning as vice president and secretary in 1959 to launch Jim Gilmore Enterprises. This business venture included radio and television stations in the South and Midwest, auto dealerships, real estate, and farming operations, as well as professional sports enterprises like the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team and auto racing; and

Whereas, Mr. Gilmore was elected to the Kalamazoo City Commission in 1959 and became mayor at age 33. In 1966, Jim became chairman of the Kalamazoo County Republican Party and five times he chaired the campaigns of the late Congressman Garry Brown and ran for Congress himself in 1980; and

Whereas, Jim Gilmore's advice and involvement were sought throughout the Kalamazoo community. He was a board member or officer in several business ventures, including First of America Bank, Fabri-Kal, and William R. Biggs/Gilmore, a public relations firm. Jim's community activities included service to the Kalamazoo Foundation, United Fund, Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University, the Red Cross, and other organizations too many to mention, serving individuals and families too numerous to count; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we honor the memory of James S. Gilmore, Jr., whose life demonstrated the highest ideals of personal endeavor, civic leadership, and community involvement; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the surviving members of the Gilmore family as a token of our condolences.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

 

 

Senators Shugars and Bennett offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 5.

A resolution commemorating the retirement of Charlene S. McCallum from the Michigan Senate.

Whereas, It is a rare privilege to extend the highest praise and tribute to Charlene S. McCallum upon the occasion of her retirement from state government. Her professionalism on behalf of the Michigan Legislature has contributed to the vitality of the institution and to the health, safety, and financial security of the people of the Great Lakes State; and

Whereas, Charlene's public service career has taken many forms. She has handled numerous tasks with the same characteristic efficiency we have come to expect through her duties as chief of staff to Senator Dale L. Shugars, the culmination of a career which includes service as administrative assistant to Senator Shugars when he was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, legislative coordinator to former Senator Harmon Cropsey, and Judiciary Committee administrator for former Senator Alan Cropsey; and

Whereas, In her service to Michigan legislators, Charlene has shaped state law, solved constituent problems, and improved the efficiency of administrative processes. She will certainly be missed in the months and years to come. However, retirement from state government will allow Charlene to focus more on her real estate sales and leasing profession; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we congratulate and thank Charlene S. McCallum on the occasion of her retirement from service to the Michigan Legislature. May her future be filled with health, happiness, and ample time to enjoy life with her husband, Andy, and her children and grandchildren; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Charlene S. McCallum as a token of our esteem.

Senator Shugars moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co-sponsors of the resolution.

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

 

 

Senator Emmons offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 6.

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 2.103 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be amended to read as follows:

"2.103 STANDING COMMITTEES

The standing committees of the Senate shall be:

Appropriations (16 members)

Banking and Financial Institutions (7 members)

DETROIT METRO AIRPORT REVIEW (5 MEMBERS)

Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs (5 members)

Education (5 members)

Families, Mental Health and Human Services (7 members)

Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems (5 members)

Finance (5 members)

Financial Services (7 members)

Gaming and Casino Oversight (5 members)

Government Operations (5 members)

Health Policy (5 members)

Human Resources and Labor (5 members)

Hunting, Fishing and Forestry (5 members)

Judiciary (7 members)

Local, Urban and State Affairs (5 members)

Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (5 members)

Reapportionment (9 members)

Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs (5 members)

Technology and Energy (7 members)

Transportation and Tourism (5 members)

Statutory standing committees:

Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235)

Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103)

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026)

Michigan Capitol Committee (4 members) (see MCL 4.1701)."

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Emerson moved that further consideration of the resolution be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Concurrent Resolution No. 1.

A concurrent resolution rejecting the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission for 2001 and 2002.

Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission was created by 1968 PA 357 pursuant to Article IV, Section 12, of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963; and

Whereas, The State Officers Compensation Commission is charged with the responsibility for determining the salaries and expense allowances of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, the Justices of the Supreme Court, and the members of the Michigan Legislature. These determinations shall be filed before December 31 of each even-numbered year and shall be effective on January 1 of the year following their filing unless the legislature, by concurrent resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the members elected to and serving in each house, prior to February 1 of the year following the filing of the determinations, rejects either the entire determination or specific determinations for specific positions. In the event of rejection, the existing salaries and expense allowances shall prevail retroactive to January 1; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the members of the Michigan Legislature, pursuant to the provisions of 1968 PA 357 and Article IV, Section 12 of the Michigan Constitution, hereby reject the determinations of the State Officers Compensation Commission for 2001 and 2002; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the State Officers Compensation Commission and to the State Budget Director.

The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution by a 2/3 vote.

Pursuant to rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

Senator Goschka entered the Senate Chamber.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senators McCotter, Peters, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum, Shugars, Van Regenmorter, Steil, Schuette, Jaye, Gast, Bullard, Goschka, Dingell, Leland, Smith, Miller, Koivisto, North, Hart, DeBeaussaert and Emerson introduced

Senate Joint Resolution D, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determination of certain salaries and expense allowances become effective only upon approval by the legislature for the following legislative session.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senators Sikkema, Johnson, McManus, Steil, North, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Gast, Bennett, Bullard and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Joint Resolution E, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 21 of article V, to provide for the filling of the office of lieutenant governor upon a vacancy.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senators Sikkema, Johnson, McManus, Steil, North, Schuette, Gougeon, Gast, Stille, Bullard and Dunaskiss introduced

Senate Joint Resolution F, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 2 of article VI, to provide for the appointment of justices of the supreme court by the governor.

The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Senator Steil introduced

Senate Bill No. 59, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 270.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 60, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 61, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 659.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 62, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 63, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2567 (MCL 600.2567), as amended by 1990 PA 346, and by adding section 2568.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 64, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 2000 PA 11, and by adding section 16346 and part 183A.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 65, entitled

A bill to establish a lien for certain medical services rendered to crime and tort victims; to provide for the powers and duties of certain officials; and to encourage hospitals and physicians to extend services and facilities to indigent and uninsured persons.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Resolutions

 

 

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

Senate Resolution No. 6.

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.

(This resolution was offered earlier today, rule 3.204 suspended, and consideration postponed. See p. 49.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Leland offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 1, line 8, after "(5 MEMBERS)" by inserting "This standing committee shall be disbanded no later than March 1, 2002.".

The amendment was adopted.

The resolution, as amended, was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

 

 

The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committee:

Detroit Metro Airport Review - Senators Steil (C), Bennett (VC), Stille, Leland (MVC), and Emerson.

The standing committee appointment was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator McCotter's statement is as follows:

Following the Governor's State of the State address, I would just like to express my gratitude to the Governor for his initiative in creating the History, Arts and Culture Department which has been proposed. As you know, Michigan's greatest resources are its citizens, and I think it is tremendous to create this cradle for the collective genius of Michigan's people.

 

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 66, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 742 (MCL 330.1742), as amended by 1996 PA 588.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, North, McCotter, Johnson, Bullard and Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 67, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled "Of marriage and the solemnization thereof," by repealing section 6 (MCL 551.6).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

 

 

Senators Schwarz, Shugars, Byrum, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 68, entitled

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

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

Senators Schwarz, Shugars, Byrum, Hammerstrom and Emerson introduced

Senate Bill No. 69, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senator Schuette introduced

Senate Bill No. 70, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senator Van Regenmorter introduced

Senate Bill No. 71, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 90a and 90b (MCL 750.90a and 750.90b), as added by 1998 PA 238.

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

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, North, Johnson, Bullard, Goschka and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 72, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81c.

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

 

 

Senators Gougeon, Hammerstrom, North, Bullard, Goschka and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 73, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 217e.

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

 

 

Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, North, Johnson, Bullard, Goschka and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 74, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senators Gougeon, Hammerstrom, North, Bullard, Goschka and DeBeaussaert introduced

Senate Bill No. 75, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senators Bullard, Dunaskiss, Johnson and Peters introduced

Senate Bill No. 76, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 507 (MCL 600.507), as amended by 1994 PA 138.

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

 

 

Senator Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 77, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding chapter 10A.

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

Senators Bullard, Schuette, Gougeon, Jaye, Hammerstrom, Dunaskiss, McCotter, Sikkema, Johnson, McManus, Shugars, Steil and Cherry introduced

Senate Bill No. 78, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senators Bullard, Dunaskiss, Johnson, McCotter, North, Leland and Dingell introduced

Senate Bill No. 79, entitled

A bill to establish the board of trustees of the Michigan school for the deaf; to prescribe its duties and the duties of certain other state officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Senators Steil, Shugars, Sikkema, Bennett, Van Regenmorter, Gast, Dunaskiss, North, Gougeon and Dingell introduced

Senate Bill No. 80, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 1997 PA 202.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

 

 

Senators Steil, Shugars, Johnson, Sikkema, Bennett, Gast, Dunaskiss, North, Goschka, Gougeon, Jaye and Dingell introduced

Senate Bill No. 81, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2000 PA 88.

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

 

 

Senators Steil, Shugars, Sikkema, Schuette, Stille, Van Regenmorter, Gast, Dunaskiss, Gougeon and Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 82, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 166, entitled "An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 408.551).

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

 

 

Senators Steil, Shugars, Sikkema, Schuette, Stille, Van Regenmorter, Gast, Dunaskiss, Gougeon and Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 83, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 503 (MCL 380.503), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

 

 

Senators Steil, Shugars, Sikkema, Schuette, Stille, Van Regenmorter, Gast, Dunaskiss, Gougeon and Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 84, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 166, entitled "An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 408.551).

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

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 85, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2000 PA 29, and by adding sections 5114b and 16269.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 86, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 136b, 317, 520b, 520c, and 520d (MCL 750.136b, 750.317, 750.520b, 750.520c, and 750.520d), section 136b as amended by 1999 PA 273, section 520b as amended by 1983 PA 158, section 520c as amended by 2000 PA 227, and section 520d as amended by 1996 PA 155.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 87, 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," by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 1999 PA 191.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 88, entitled

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

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 89, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 244a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 90, entitled

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

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 91, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 4a and 25 (MCL 205.54a and 205.75), section 4a as amended by 1999 PA 116 and section 25 as amended by 1993 PA 325.

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

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 92, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1151 (MCL 380.1151); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 93, 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," by amending section 33 (MCL 791.233), as amended by 1998 PA 320.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 94, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109h.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 95, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party administrator act," (MCL 550.901 to 550.962) by adding section 38.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 96, entitled

A bill to limit the salaries of coaches at institutions of higher education.

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 97, entitled

A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to 207.537).

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

 

 

Senator Jaye introduced

Senate Bill No. 98, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 371a.

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

 

 

Scheduled Meetings

 

 

Appropriations, Joint Senate/House - Thursday, February 8, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Subcommittee -

Transportation - Tuesday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. or later immediately following session, Room 810, Farnum Building (373-2426)

Education - Wednesday, February 7, 3:00 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building (373-7350)

 

Finance - Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3760)

 

Judiciary - Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6920)

 

 

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:26 a.m.

 

The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.