No. 30
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 18, 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--present | Gougeon--present | Peters--present |
Bullard--present | Hammerstrom--present | Schuette--present |
Byrum--present | Hart--present | Schwarz--present |
Cherry--present | Hoffman--present | Scott--present |
DeBeaussaert--present | Jaye--present | Shugars--present |
DeGrow--present | Johnson--excused | Sikkema--present |
Dingell--present | Koivisto--present | Smith--present |
Dunaskiss--present | Leland--present | Steil--present |
Emerson--excused | McCotter--present | Stille--present |
Emmons--present | McManus--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
Garcia--present | Miller--present | Vaughn--excused |
Gast--present | Murphy--present | Young--present |
Goschka--present North--present
Senator George A. McManus, Jr., of the 36th District offered the following invocation:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Let us rejoice for He is risen. This is Easter season, the harbinger of spring, giving the human race new hope and heralding a new beginning. It's a time of new birth--fawns in the woods, calves in the pasture, green grass, and soon to be bloom on the fruit trees. So let us rejoice and be glad.
Our prayer of petition today, dear God of the universe, is give us the ability to change what needs to be changed, the fortitude to keep our fingers off that which needs to be left alone, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Senators DeGrow, Cherry, Bennett, McCotter and Smith entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senators Goschka, Hammerstrom and Schuette be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Johnson be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Murphy moved that Senators Vaughn and Emerson be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Scott, Hammerstrom, Goschka and Schuette entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, April 17:
House Bill No. 4352
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, designated Senator Steil as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, assumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 109
Senate Bill No. 29
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 206, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 106, 122, 123, 131, 133, 141, 143, 151, 338, 342a, 344, 404, 405, 407, 413, 488, 489, 521, 525, 563, 564b, 703a, 753, 754, 901, and 1060 (MCL 450.1106, 450.1122, 450.1123, 450.1131, 450.1133, 450.1141, 450.1143, 450.1151, 450.1338, 450.1342a, 450.1344, 450.1404, 450.1405, 450.1407, 450.1413, 450.1488, 450.1489, 450.1521, 450.1525, 450.1563, 450.1564b, 450.1703a, 450.1753, 450.1754, 450.1901, and 450.2060), sections 106, 122, 133, 141, 405, 521, 525, and 563 as amended and sections 342a and 754 as added by 1989 PA 121, section 123 as amended by 1993 PA 357, sections 131, 338, 407, and 1060 as amended by 1993 PA 91, and sections 151, 344, 404, 489, 564b, 703a, and 753 as amended and section 488 as added by 1997 PA 118, and by adding section 406a.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Bullard offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting:
"Sec. 105. (1) "Administrator" means the chief officer of the department of commerce or of any other agency or department authorized by law to administer this act, or his OR HER designated representative.
(2) "Articles of incorporation" includes ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
(a) the THE original articles of incorporation or any other instrument filed or issued under any statute to organize a domestic or foreign corporation, as amended, supplemented, or restated by certificates of amendment, merger, or consolidation or other certificates or instruments filed or issued under any statute. , or
(b) a A special act or charter creating a domestic or foreign corporation, as amended, supplemented, or restated.
(3) "Authorized shares" means shares of all classes that a corporation is authorized to issue.
(4) "Board" means board of directors or other governing board of a corporation.
(5) "Bonds" includes secured and unsecured bonds, debentures, and notes.".
2. Amend page 2, following line 4, by inserting:
"(2) "DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES." and renumbering the remaining subsections.
3. Amend page 33, line 23, after "the" by striking out the balance of the line through "bureau" on line 24 and inserting "DEPARTMENT".
4. Amend page 34, line 5, after "the" by striking out the balance of the line through "bureau" on line 6 and inserting "DEPARTMENT".
5. Amend page 34, line 21, by striking out "corporation, securities AND LAND DEVELOPMENT bureau" and inserting "DEPARTMENT".
6. Amend page 35, line 9, by striking out "corporation, securities AND LAND DEVELOPMENT bureau" and inserting "DEPARTMENT".
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 59 Yeas--35
Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
Dunaskiss | Jaye | Schuette | Young |
Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--3
Emerson Johnson Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
Senator Bullard offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106, 122, 123, 131, 133, 141, 143, 151, 338, 342a, 344, 404, 405, 407, 413, 488, 489, 521, 525, 563, 564b, 703a, 753, 754, 901, and 1060 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1122, 450.1123, 450.1131, 450.1133, 450.1141, 450.1143, 450.1151, 450.1338, 450.1342a, 450.1344, 450.1404, 450.1405, 450.1407, 450.1413, 450.1488, 450.1489, 450.1521, 450.1525, 450.1563, 450.1564b, 450.1703a, 450.1753, 450.1754, 450.1901, and 450.2060), sections 106, 122, 133, 141, 405, 521, 525, and 563 as amended and sections 342a and 754 as added by 1989 PA 121, section 123 as amended by 1993 PA 357, sections 131, 338, 407, and 1060 as amended by 1993 PA 91, and sections 151, 344, 404, 489, 564b, 703a, and 753 as amended and section 488 as added by 1997 PA 118, and by adding section 406a.
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 216, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled "Professional service corporation act," by amending section 13 (MCL 450.233), as amended by 1990 PA 166.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 60 Yeas--35
Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
Dunaskiss | Jaye | Schuette | Young |
Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--3
Emerson Johnson Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Steil as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, having assumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 350, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled "Animal industry act," by amending section 26a (MCL 287.726a), as added by 2000 PA 323; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-2).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 5, line 26, after "YEARS" by inserting "BETWEEN DECEMBER 1 AND MARCH 1".
2. Amend page 6, line 5, after "ALL" by striking out "RESULTS, BOTH NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE," and inserting "POSITIVE RESULTS".
3. Amend page 6, line 14, after "TEST" by striking out "ANY" and inserting "ALL".
4. Amend page 6, line 15, after "OF" by striking out "ANY" and inserting "ALL".
5. Amend page 8, following line 3, by inserting:
"(11) WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER POSITIVE TEST RESULTS ARE REPORTED TO AN OWNER OF AN EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TEST-POSITIVE EQUINE OR AT A DIFFERENT TIME PERIOD AGREED TO BY THE DIRECTOR, THE OWNER OF AN EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA TEST-POSITIVE EQUINE SHALL PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT THE RECORDS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (10)." and renumbering the remaining subsections.
6. Amend page 9, line 21, after "subsection" by striking out "(16)" and inserting "(17)".
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 34
Senate Resolution No. 35
Senate Resolution No. 36
Senate Resolution No. 37
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Hart, Koivisto, Byrum, Peters, Cherry, Miller, McManus, Gougeon, McCotter, Jaye, Murphy, DeBeaussaert, North, Stille, Schwarz, Goschka, Leland, Bullard, Bennett and Shugars offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 34.
A resolution observing the 86th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
Whereas, On April 22, 2001, at St. John's Armenian Church in Southfield, the devoted members and guests will observe the 86th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. It is with heavy hearts that we join with them in recalling this painful chapter in the history of the world and in paying homage to the more than 1,500,000 Armenians whose lives were inhumanely sacrificed and the more than 500,000 Armenians who were forced into exile during this terror. The memory of these victims deserve and, indeed, demand this special observance in their honor; and
Whereas, The suffering and sacrifice of the victims of the Armenian Genocide and their descendants must not be forgotten. What began with the arrest and murder of 200 Armenian religious, intellectual, and political leaders in 1915 ended after eight years of genocide. Armenians were brutally rounded up, separated from loved ones, robbed, tortured, humiliated, and forced on one of history's worst death marches. Those who remained were driven into concentration camps or murdered for not accepting the Islamic faith; and
Whereas, The wounds of this atrocity will long continue to scar the memories of survivors of this genocide and their many descendants. Clearly, all of humanity suffers when such senseless killing is allowed to happen, and all of us must be aware of this evil era so that we will not let it happen again. With more than 35,000 people of Armenian descent living in the Detroit area alone, Michigan will never forget this nightmare of the past; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we observe the 86th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to representatives of the Armenian people as evidence of our respect.
Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senators Van Regenmorter, Goschka, McCotter, Gast, Schuette, Schwarz, Hammerstrom, Hoffman, Steil, Stille, Hart, Jaye, Bennett, Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Shugars, Garcia, DeGrow, Johnson, Smith, Dingell, Scott, DeBeaussaert, Leland, Peters, Koivisto, North, Byrum, Murphy, Miller, McManus, Cherry and Bullard offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 35.
A resolution to commemorate April 22-28, 2001, as Crime Victim's Rights Week and reaffirm our commitment to the Candlelight Vigil on April 25, 2001.
Whereas, As the state of Michigan continues to make strides in reducing the crime rate, we must remember that there are still far too many victims of crime. Those who have suffered a violation of their person, property, or trust deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by our criminal and juvenile justice systems and by society at-large; and
Whereas, We recognize that our response to crime victims plays an important role in their efforts to rebuild their lives following the offense. Let all of us--policymakers, those in the criminal justice system, counselors, clergy members, and members of the general public--do what we can to respond to victims of crime with compassion and respect; and
Whereas, With the implementation of the Crime Victim's Rights Act in 1985 and the passage of the constitutional amendment in 1988, the state of Michigan has adopted some of the nation's most comprehensive laws to protect the rights of victims of crime and provide them certain essential services. All of us must do what we can to adhere not only to the letter of victims' rights laws, but the spirit of those laws as well. Let us acknowledge that just as government must be open to its citizens, so our system of justice must be open to victims of crime. Let us "reach for the stars" in the year 2001 and beyond until we create a world where respect and dignity will be basic rights for everyone victimized by crime; and
Whereas, Through public and private efforts, our community has already taken important steps to ensure that our treatment of victims helps them to begin the healing. Let us gratefully acknowledge all those who work, often as volunteers, on behalf of crime victims. Those deserving recognition are the many law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victims service providers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, counselors, physicians, health care professionals, and the many others whose dedication and service to crime victims helps to lessen trauma and assists in personal recoveries. Let us, in particular, express our appreciation for those victims and survivors of crime who have turned personal tragedy into a motivating force not only to improve the rights and treatment of other victims of crime, but also to build a better, more just community; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate the week of April 22-28, 2001, as Crime Victim's Rights Week and reaffirm our commitment to respect and enforce victims rights and address their needs with a Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at the State Capitol; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the coordinators of this event as evidence of our respect and best wishes.
Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senator DeGrow offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 36.
A resolution to honor Arthur E. Ellis.
Whereas, Arthur E. Ellis has spent his life serving the citizens of the state of Michigan and will be retiring from his current position as State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and
Whereas, For over thirty-nine years, Arthur E. Ellis provided leadership that shaped the state of Michigan, its institutions, and the lives of its residents; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis serves as an example of public service that all parents would be proud to have their children and grandchildren emulate; and
Whereas, He conducted many discussions on public issues in a manner befitting a public lesson in civics, always seeking to understand before persuading, exploring before deciding, and listening before advocating; and
Whereas, Consistently at the forefront of issues of concern to Michigan residents for almost four decades, Arthur Ellis invariably demonstrated through his actions his priorities of love for God, family, and community; and
Whereas, Arthur E. Ellis has been at the center of civic debate, and he continually exhibited his concern and willingness to listen to those not equally situated; and
Whereas, Mr. Ellis has enjoyed a career in Michigan of progressive leadership, starting as an analyst in the Legislative Service Bureau, becoming the first director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, and moving to Eastern Michigan University as secretary of the Board of Regents. From there he moved to Mt. Pleasant as Vice President of Public Affairs and later as President of Central Michigan University. In 1991, Governor Engler appointed him as State Commerce Director, and in 1996, the State Board of Education appointed him State Superintendent of Public Instruction; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature will greatly miss the counsel, advice, and leadership that he provided throughout his career; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the Michigan Senate hereby expresses its gratitude and sincere thanks to Arthur E. Ellis for his many contributions throughout the years to the well-being of the citizens of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Arthur E. Ellis, his wife Sybil, and their children and grandchildren along with our wishes for health and happiness in the coming years.
Senator Emmons 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.
Senators Hart, Young, North, Murphy, Byrum, Koivisto, Peters and Cherry offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 37.
A resolution observing April 20-29, 2001, as National Dance Week in Michigan.
Whereas, This year Michigan will observe April 20-29, 2001, as the second annual National Dance Week in Michigan, which was developed to heighten the awareness of the art of dance; and
Whereas, It is a distinct privilege to join with dancers among our nation, and particularly in Michigan, in celebrating National Dance Week. This special week has been set aside to recognize the essential role that the arts play in our society, including the contribution of dance to American life; and
Whereas, Communities across our nation are honoring dance for its artistic beauty and for its value as a means of physical fitness, cross-cultural communication, and religious expression; and
Whereas, On April 28, 2001, Sickle's Dance Company, a caring corporate citizen of our community, will host a special program entitled "Dearborn Dance Festival." This festival will broaden and impact public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the art of dance. The citizens of the city of Dearborn will celebrate National Dance Week by enjoying the talents of professional choreographers, instructors, performers, and students from across the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, The "Dearborn Dance Festival" will offer an important opportunity for each one of us to experience the enjoyment of this unique form of human expression; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we observe April 20-29, 2001, as National Dance Week in Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Sickle's Dance Company as an expression of our support for this event.
Senators Gougeon, Goschka and Gast offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution to increase the total project cost of the Classroom Facilities project at Saginaw Valley State University.
Whereas, The Saginaw Valley State University Classroom Facilities project was authorized in 1996 PA 480 with a total project cost of $25,000,000; and
Whereas, Saginaw Valley State University has estimated that the total cost to complete the Classroom Facilities project has increased to $28,500,000; and
Whereas, Saginaw Valley State University has agreed to fund the increase in the project cost of $3,500,000 from Saginaw Valley State University internal sources; and
Whereas, Pursuant to section 246 of 1984 PA 431, as amended, being MCL § 18.1246, the authorized cost of projects shall only be established or revised by specific reference in a budget act, by concurrent resolution adopted by both houses of the legislature, or inferred by the total amount of any appropriations made to complete plans and construction; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Michigan Legislature recognizes the need to increase the total authorized cost for the Classroom Facilities project at Saginaw Valley State University to an amount not to exceed $28,500,000 (State Building Authority share $18,749,900; Saginaw Valley State University share $9,750,000; and the State General Fund/General Purpose share $100) and that the legislature intends to continue to appropriate funds for construction subject to the limitations herein stated, in amounts not to exceed the authorized cost, subject to the ordinary vicissitudes of the legislative process; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the State Budget Director, the Director of the Department of Management and Budget, and the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 20.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition.
Whereas, In recent years, mergers among airlines have significantly changed air transportation throughout our country. There are two pending mergers involving major carriers that, if completed, will result in two airlines controlling half of the entire United States airline market; and
Whereas, While there have been increasing concerns over the quality of air services, the prospect of even more communities facing a market situation with little or no competition has many observers calling for actions that would ensure that there is fairness in pricing and acceptable standards of performance. Certain communities and regions of the country face the possibility of losing air services entirely or dealing with prices that do not have to respond to competition; and
Whereas, Our nation's air transportation network represents an enormous investment and a public-private partnership through the airports, air traffic control systems, and infrastructures that are maintained; and
Whereas, There are discussions underway in Congress and in the United States Justice Department on the impact of mergers, whether or not airlines are fulfilling previous agreements, and relevant antitrust issues. These discussions need to include serious consideration of airfare pricing, particularly in areas where little or no competition exists; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Pursuant to rule 3.203, the Majority Leader made the following committee reassignment:
Senate Bill No. 380
The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committees:
Banking and Financial Institutions - Senator Scott replacing Senator Cherry.
Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Senator Scott replacing Senator Emerson.
Finance - Senator Byrum replacing Senator Emerson.
Financial Services - Senator Dunaskiss as interim member.
Human Resources and Labor - Senator Scott replacing Senator Murphy.
Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Senator Hoffman as interim chairperson; Senator Gast as interim member; Senator Cherry replacing Senator Byrum.
Judiciary - Senator Scott replacing Senator Emerson.
The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Johnson, McCotter and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 385, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 614, 617, and 1066 (MCL 380.614, 380.617, and 380.1066), section 614 as amended by 1992 PA 263, section 617 as amended by 1989 PA 268, and section 1066 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 McCotter, Hammerstrom, Johnson, Sikkema and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 386, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 46.411), as amended by 1982 PA 504.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Hammerstrom, Johnson, McCotter, Sikkema and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 387, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 24, entitled "The district library establishment act," by amending section 11 (MCL 397.181).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Hammerstrom, Johnson, McCotter, Sikkema and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 388, entitled
A bill to amend 1877 PA 164, entitled "An act to authorize cities, incorporated villages, and townships to establish and maintain, or contract for the use of, free public libraries and reading rooms; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 11 (MCL 397.211), as amended by 1988 PA 432.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Van Regenmorter, Gast, Johnson, North, Garcia, Goschka, Bullard, Steil, Shugars and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 389, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA identification profiling system act," by amending sections 2 and 6 (MCL 28.172 and 28.176), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 508 and section 6 as amended by 2000 PA 30.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Van Regenmorter, Gast, Johnson, North, Garcia, Goschka, Bullard, Steil, Shugars and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 390, 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 33d (MCL 791.233d), as amended by 1996 PA 509.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Van Regenmorter, Gast, Johnson, North, Garcia, Goschka, Bullard, Steil, Shugars and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 391, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520m (MCL 750.520m), as amended by 1996 PA 510.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Van Regenmorter, Gast, Johnson, North, Garcia, Goschka, Bullard, Steil, Shugars and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 392, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18k of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18k), as amended by 1998 PA 478.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators McCotter and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 393, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 73, entitled "The juvenile facilities act," by amending section 5a (MCL 803.225a), as amended by 1998 PA 521.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Bullard and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 394, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 150, entitled "Youth rehabilitation services act," by amending section 7a (MCL 803.307a), as amended by 1998 PA 517.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4352, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as added by 2000 PA 77, and by adding section 811o; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Capital Outlay, Joint - Thursday, April 26, 8:45 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Community Colleges - Tuesday, April 24, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Community Health - Thursday, April 19, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower and Tuesdays, April 24, May 1, and May 8, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1777)
Corrections - Wednesdays, April 25, May 2, and May 9, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2413)
Department of Education - Tuesdays, April 24 and May 8, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Higher Education - Friday, April 20, 10:00 a.m., University of Michigan-Flint, Harding Mott University Center, corner of Kearsley Street and southbound Chavez, Flint; Monday, April 23, 10:00 a.m., Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Campus-DeVos Center, 401 W. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids; Friday, May 4, 10:00 a.m., Concordia College, Student Union-Riverside Rooms A, B, and C, 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor; Friday, May 11, 10:00 a.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Center, 650 W. Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie; and Tuesday, May 15, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems - Wednesday, April 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Government Operations - Thursday, April 19, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Hunting, Fishing and Forestry - Thursday, April 19, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2426)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:35 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.