No. 5
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 30, 2002.
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 | Sanborn--present |
| Bullard--present | Hammerstrom--present | Schuette--present |
| Byrum--present | Hart--excused | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Hoffman--excused | Scott--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Shugars--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | Sikkema--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--excused | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Garcia--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--excused |
| Gast--present | North--present | Young--present |
| Goschka--present | Peters--excused |
Pastor Anthony Patrick of First Presbyterian Church of Lansing offered the following invocation:
God, we give You thanks for this day and for this hour in which we gather. We confess, O God, that the many trappings that we often find ourselves in, we find ourselves overcome by what it is that we have to do.
Lord, we pray that the agenda here might not only be our agenda, but it might be upon Your agenda. Help us to see and do what it is that You have called and placed upon the hearts of each and every person here to do. We ask for Your guidance, and we ask for Your patience as we struggle through the issues for this yet another day. Bless us with Your Spirit, and carry us on into the day, we pray. Amen.
Senator Dingell entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senators DeGrow, Gast and Schwarz be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Schuette be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senators Hart and Peters be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Peters is on active duty with the U.S. Navy overseas.
Senators Gast, Schwarz and DeGrow entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed until Tuesday, February 19:
Senate Bill No. 9
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, January 29:
House Bill Nos. 4460 4732 5125 5126 5205
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, January 29, of:
Senate Bill No. 1009
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 29, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board
The Honorable Darnell Jackson, 1863 Glendale Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48603, county of Saginaw, as a member representing law enforcement, succeeding The Honorable Richard B. Halloran of Detroit, who has resigned, for a term expiring on September 30, 2003.
January 29, 2002
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:
Michigan Board of Medicine
Mr. Gerald L. Wall, 10581 Eastridge Court, Roscommon, Michigan 48653, county of Roscommon, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Dr. Gwen Andrew of Haslett, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Mr. Michael K. Helmer, 1327 Carillon Court South, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Augustin Martinez, Jr., of Rochester Hills, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Ms. Nancy P. Hillegonds, 47088 Brooks Lane, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Dr. Timothy J. Laing, 5522 Warren, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105, county of Washtenaw, as a member representing doctors, succeeding Dr. Demetrio R. Timban of Troy, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Ms. Marybeth Novak, 4416 W. Timberwood, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Dr. Ali Moiin, 1175 Three Mile Road, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, as a member representing doctors, succeeding Dr. John G. Girardot of Battle Creek, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Dr. Kenneth J. Edwards, 3260 Estates Court South, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Berrien, as a member representing doctors, succeeding Dr. Roger H. Hertz of Birmingham, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Ms. Helen V. Brinkman, 6910 Camino Del Rey, Rockford, Michigan 49341, county of Kent, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Kathryn E. Lawter of Columbiaville, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Dr. Scot F. Goldberg, 1945 Long Pointe Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, county of Oakland, as a member representing doctors, succeeding Dr. Melvin L. Hollowell of Detroit, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Dr. Russell F. LaBeau, 402 Rolling Hills, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, as a member representing doctors, succeeding Dr. Susan Cline Noble of Traverse City, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on December 31, 2005.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 434, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 1994 PA 177.
(For text of amendments, see Senate Journal No. 4, p. 36.)
The question being on concurring in the amendments made to the bill by the House,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 2 Yeas--32
| Bennett | Emmons | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Garcia | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Gast | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Goschka | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Gougeon | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schwarz | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--6
Dunaskiss Hoffman Schuette Vaughn
Hart Peters
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Emmons moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5026
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5026, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 231a (MCL 750.231a).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "while" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "TRANSPORTING A PISTOL FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE THAT IS LICENSED AND HAS BEEN PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION BY THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 2 AND 9 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.222 AND 28.229, AND THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED IN A CLOSED CASE DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE.".
2. Amend page 2, line 19, after "while" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "TRANSPORTING A PISTOL FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE THAT IS LICENSED AND HAS BEEN PRESENTED FOR INSPECTION BY THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTIONS 2 AND 9 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.222 AND 28.229, AND THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED IN A CLOSED CASE DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TRUNK AND IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE.".
3. Amend page 3, line 1, after "section" by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting a colon and:
"(A) "ANTIQUE FIREARM" MEANS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
(i) A FIREARM NOT DESIGNED OR REDESIGNED FOR USING RIMFIRE OR CONVENTIONAL CENTER FIRE IGNITION WITH FIXED AMMUNITION AND MANUFACTURED IN OR BEFORE 1898, INCLUDING A MATCHLOCK, FLINTLOCK, PERCUSSION CAP, OR SIMILAR TYPE OF IGNITION SYSTEM OR REPLICA OF SUCH A FIREARM, WHETHER ACTUALLY MANUFACTURED BEFORE OR AFTER 1898.
(ii) A FIREARM USING FIXED AMMUNITION MANUFACTURED IN OR BEFORE 1898, FOR WHICH AMMUNITION IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE IN THE ORDINARY CHANNELS OF COMMERCIAL TRADE.
(B) "LAWFUL PURPOSE" INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
(i) WHILE EN ROUTE TO OR FROM A HUNTING OR TARGET SHOOTING AREA.
(ii) WHILE TRANSPORTING THE PISTOL TO OR FROM HIS OR HER HOME OR PLACE OF BUSINESS AND PLACE OF REPAIR.
(iii) WHILE MOVING GOODS FROM 1 PLACE OF ABODE OR BUSINESS TO ANOTHER PLACE OF ABODE OR BUSINESS.
(iv) WHILE EN ROUTE TO OR FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A SAFETY INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE PISTOL AS IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 9 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.429, OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL TAKE POSSESSION OF THE WEAPON.
(v) WHILE EN ROUTE TO OR FROM HIS OR HER ABODE OR PLACE OF BUSINESS AND A GUN SHOW OR PLACES OF PURCHASE OR SALE.
(vi) WHILE EN ROUTE TO OR FROM HIS OR HER ABODE TO A PUBLIC SHOOTING FACILITY OR PUBLIC LAND WHERE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS IS PERMITTED BY LAW, RULE, REGULATION, OR LOCAL ORDINANCE.
(vii) WHILE EN ROUTE TO OR FROM HIS OR HER ABODE TO A PRIVATE PROPERTY LOCATION WHERE THE PISTOL IS TO BE USED AS IS PERMITTED BY LAW, RULE, REGULATION, OR LOCAL ORDINANCE.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
Senator Dingell moved that further consideration of the amendments be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:15 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the amendments offered by Senator Schwarz.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments,
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Bullard offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "while" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "THE PERSON IS CARRYING HIS OR HER PISTOL THAT WAS INSPECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.429, FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE, AND THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED IN A CLOSED CASE OR CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE.".
2. Amend page 2, line 19, after "carrying" by striking out "an" and inserting "HIS OR HER".
3. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting:
"(F) TO A PERSON WHO IS A LAWFUL PURCHASER OF A PISTOL UNDER SECTION 2 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422, WHILE THE PERSON IS CARRYING THE PISTOL IN A VEHICLE TO A SAFETY INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 9 OF 1927 PA 372, MCL 28.429, IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(i) THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED.
(ii) THE PISTOL IS IN A CLOSED CASE OR CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR THE STORAGE OF FIREARMS.
(iii) THE PISTOL IS IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE OR, IF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A TRUNK, IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE BUT IS NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE.".
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. 3 Yeas--32
| Bennett | Emmons | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Garcia | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Gast | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Goschka | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Gougeon | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schwarz | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--6
Dunaskiss Hoffman Schuette Vaughn
Hart Peters
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to revise, consolidate, codify and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties therefor; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following concurrent resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 158
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Gougeon, Shugars, Schwarz and Smith offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 158.
A resolution to honor the memory of Natalia Horak and to urge eradication of the bacterial organism Neisseria meningitidis.
Whereas, Natalia Horak, an athletic, smart, vibrant, sixteen-year-old girl, died after a brief but fatal infection of bacterial meningitis. Natalia Horak, daughter of Fritz and Lucy Horak, was a popular sophomore at Western High School in Bay City, Michigan; and
Whereas, The bacterial organism Neisseria meningitidis can and does cause the serious diseases of meningococcal meningitis and menigococcemia; and
Whereas, Meningococcal meningitis and menigococcemia can often be successfully treated with appropriate antibiotics and supportive in-hospital care, but sometimes are very aggressive and fatal in spite of timely medical interventions; and
Whereas, The currently available meningococcal vaccine does not protect against disease from all major subtypes of Neisseria meningitidis, provides only several years of incomplete immunity for some of the major subtypes of Neisseria meningitidis, and is not approved for use in the youngest children who have the highest rates of invasive Neisseria meningitidis disease; and
Whereas, Other bacterial pathogens (such as Haemophilus influenzae type b and Streptococcus pneumoniae) which can cause meningitis and blood stream infections are being controlled with widely used vaccines for infants and toddlers; and
Whereas, Efforts are underway to develop more effective vaccines to provide long-lasting immunity against diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis, as well as vaccines that could be administered in infancy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby honor the memory of Natalia Horak; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislative body calls upon agencies of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, vaccine researchers, and vaccine manufacturers to redouble efforts at developing and making widely available more effective vaccines to protect against diseases caused by Neisseria meningitidis so that the burdens of these serious diseases can be significantly reduced, if not eliminated; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the United States Senate Committee on Health, and the House of Representatives Committee on Health in Washington, D.C.
Senators Johnson, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Gougeon, McManus, North, Stille, Sanborn, Steil, Van Regenmorter, Schwarz, Emmons, Shugars, Gast, Sikkema, McCotter, Young, Schuette, Garcia, Bennett, Bullard, Miller, Emerson, DeBeaussaert, Smith, Scott, Koivisto and Dingell offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 159.
A resolution to establish a task force to study the costs and benefits of a Medicaid buy-in program for working people with disabilities.
Whereas, Current Medicaid policies force many people with disabilities who would otherwise work to remain in poverty in order to qualify for Medicaid and receive essential medical care. This problem is compounded by the fact that many employers do not provide group health insurance. For people with disabilities, privately purchased insurance is not available in many instances at any price; and
Whereas, One concept that has been suggested is a buy-in program to permit people with disabilities who return to work to purchase Medicaid coverage from the state by paying premiums on a sliding scale related to income. Such an idea would seem to offer a farsighted approach to helping people with disabilities gain greater self-sufficiency. A buy-in option to preserve health services would encourage people to work, which ultimately should reduce Medicaid dependency; and
Whereas, Every effort should be made to remove barriers to meaningful employment. The MI Job Coalition surveyed people with disabilities and found that loss of health care is the major detriment to obtaining employment; and
Whereas, States have the option under federal law to provide a buy-in program. Some states have successfully implemented such programs. Michigan would be well served to examine this possibility fully; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That there be created a task force to study the costs and benefits of a Medicaid buy-in program for people with disabilities. The task force shall include legislators; representatives of the Senate Fiscal Agency, the Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns, the Department of Community Health, the Department of Career Development, the Department of Management and Budget, the MI Job Coalition, and the Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Program; employers in Michigan; and workers with disabilities. Meetings for the task force will be subject to the state's Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, including prior notice provisions; and be it further
Resolved, That the task force shall assess the potential contributions of more working citizens to the state economy, review alternative program designs and associated costs, and review the relevant experience of other states. The task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the Michigan Legislature by February 28, 2002.
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 Emmons moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 55.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Forest Service to conduct or authorize an on-site excavation and testing to determine if illegal dumping of hazardous material took place at the former Raco missile site in the Hiawatha National Forest in Chippewa County.
Whereas, In the late 1970s, the Raco missile site in the Hiawatha National Forest in Chippewa County was decommissioned; and
Whereas, This site, which housed conventional ground-to-air missiles, runways, and other facilities, was the scene of several cleanups in the years following the decommissioning. Area residents, however, have long questioned the thoroughness of cleanup efforts. Of particular concern is what happened to nearly 44,000 gallons of highly toxic, lead-contaminated fuel sludge discovered in fuel tanks by one of the companies contracted to help clean up the area. One of the individuals who worked on the cleanup, who is a local official in the area now, claims firsthand knowledge of an incident that indicates that the waste may have been dumped illegally; and
Whereas, Township boards in the area have asked the United States Forest Service to permit an exploratory examination of the site where the materials may have been dumped. A private group has agreed to pay for the excavation in order to see if the 44,000 gallons of fuel sludge were dumped and have damaged the soil and water at the site; and
Whereas, The people of the Chippewa County area clearly have the right to know if harmful materials are buried in the community. An excavation of the specific site can be undertaken quickly and can provide information of great value. Clearly, this is a reasonable request when measured against the potential damage that may have been done to the site; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Forest Service to conduct or authorize an on-site excavation and testing to determine if illegal dumping of hazardous material took place at the former Raco missile site in the Hiawatha National Forest in Chippewa County; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Forest Service.
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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Goschka and Young were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Shugars and Byrum asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Shugars' statement is as follows:
I rise to let my colleagues and staff know that we're doing our twelfth year of senior staff workshops, and a number of seniors came in to have their prescription drug credit prepared. As you all know, the EPIC program was started at the end of last year. We are finding that a number of those individuals who will qualify for EPIC did not file the application and the $25 application fee. In one particular case, there was a lady who spent over $2,400 last year for prescription medications, and she will qualify for EPIC, but she just got it in the mail and didn't look at it. So we helped her fill it out, and she will qualify. It will save her--compared to this year's--almost $1,700.
So the reason I am saying that is there are a lot of senior citizens in Michigan, and there are a lot of our constituents who are not fully aware of EPIC who qualified either for the emergency prescription service or the prescription drug credit.
So if you come across them in your district, make sure any senior who gets a prescription tax credit this year, make sure that they have applied for EPIC because it is very, very important, and it can be a material amount of dollars. I just want to make sure that my colleagues and anybody who is watching MGTV make sure that they check into it.
Senator Byrum's statement is as follows:
Since the good Senator from the 21st District opened up the discussion of EPIC, I would like to alert my colleagues to the fact that there is going to be no expansion of the EPIC program beyond those who had qualified for the emergency program or the tax credit; as we were given the impression during the budget process--even though appropriated money.
Those seniors who are at 200 percent of poverty are not going to be afforded the opportunity to even apply for the EPIC program. As of yesterday, the department had no intention of opening that program, and there are not even applications available for any citizens in this great state who's at that 200 percent of poverty to even be able to apply.
So, very clearly, we have missed the mark, and we have fallen way short of our health for seniors and to cover their cost of prescription drugs.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:36 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Dingell introduced
Senate Bill No. 1014, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled "L.E.I.N. policy council act of 1974," by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214), as amended by 2000 PA 320.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Steil, North, Koivisto and McManus introduced
Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 13l.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Labor.
Senators Bullard, Steil, Hart, North and Leland introduced
Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 13c and 655a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1017, entitled
A bill to repeal 1965 PA 280, entitled "An act to provide for licensing and regulating of slaughterhouses, edible rendering establishments and wholesale fabricating, processing or storage establishments of meat; to provide for the antemortem and postmortem inspection and reinspection of slaughtered meat animals; to prescribe the duties and powers of the department of agriculture; to prescribe license fees; to provide for the transfer of personnel and the rights of employees affected by this act; to provide for inspection of large wild game animals; and to provide penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," (MCL 287.571 to 287.582).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senators Leland and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1018, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 297e (MCL 750.297e).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1019, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 213, entitled "An act to encourage the raising of started pullets; to provide for the inspection and certification as to the age, condition and health of started pullets; to define certain terms; to provide authority to establish and collect fees; to impose certain responsibilities on the department of agriculture; to grant authority to make rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this act; and to prescribe penalties for violation thereof," by repealing section 4 (MCL 287.174).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Byrum and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1020, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 74, entitled "An act to fix standards for climax baskets for grapes and other fruits and vegetables, and to fix standards for baskets and other containers for small fruits, berries, and vegetables, and to punish violations of the same," by amending section 4 (MCL 290.134).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1021, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending section 4a (MCL 290.644a), as added by 1986 PA 127.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1022, entitled
A bill to repeal 1883 PA 122, entitled "An act to provide for branding certain livestock; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to prescribe application procedures and fees," (MCL 287.221 to 287.223).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1023, entitled
A bill to repeal 1965 PA 188, entitled "Hazardous substances act," (MCL 286.451 to 286.462).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1024, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by repealing sections 712 and 713 (MCL 257.712 and 257.713).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1025, entitled
A bill to repeal 1865 PA 165, entitled "An act making it obligatory upon banks and bankers in this state to stamp counterfeit, altered and worthless bank bills," (MCL 487.651 to 487.652).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1026, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 502 (MCL 750.502).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1027, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 41 (MCL 750.41).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1028, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 503 and 504 (MCL 750.503 and 750.504).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1029, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 448, 449, 450, 451, and 462 (MCL 750.448, 750.449, 750.450, 750.451, and 750.462).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1030, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing sections 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, and 447 (MCL 750.442, 750.443, 750.444, 750.445, 750.446, and 750.447).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1031, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16v of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16v), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1032, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 409 (MCL 750.409).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1033, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 34 (MCL 750.34); 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 Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1034, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 348 (MCL 750.348).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1035, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16q of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16q), as added by 1998 PA 317.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1036, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 269, entitled "An act to protect benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable corporations in the use of their names and emblems; to provide penalties for the violation thereof; and to repeal Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1909," by amending section 3 (MCL 430.53).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Koivisto and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1037, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 494 (MCL 750.494).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1038, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 517 (MCL 750.517).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1039, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 516 (MCL 750.516).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1040, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 514 (MCL 750.514).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1041, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1042, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 513 (MCL 750.513).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1043, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2000 PA 473.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1044, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 179 (MCL 750.179).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1045, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1046, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 366 (MCL 750.366).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1047, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1048, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 266 (MCL 750.266).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Dingell and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1049, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16n), as added by 1998 PA 317.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Emerson and McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1050, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 123, entitled "An act to provide for the maintenance, supervision and government of the Michigan school for the blind, and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith," by amending section 1 (MCL 393.101).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1051, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by repealing part 51 (MCL 324.5101 to 324.5103).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1052, entitled
A bill to repeal 1976 PA 340, entitled "An act to create a municipal fire service classification board; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to provide for the evaluation of fire service delivery systems; to establish a fire service classification scale; to provide recommendations for the improvement of the capabilities of fire service delivery systems to improve life safety and to reduce fire losses for the citizens of this state; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the administration of this act," (MCL 28.651 to 28.657).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1053, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2000 PA 502.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1054, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 57 (MCL 211.57), as amended by 1999 PA 123.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1055, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish a revenue division of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to create the position and to define the powers and duties of the state commissioner of revenue; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 30a (MCL 205.30a), as amended by 1995 PA 116.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1056, entitled
A bill to repeal 1955 PA 191, entitled "An act authorizing the state highway commissioner of Michigan to enter into negotiations with the Wisconsin state highway commissioner in the preparation of plans, specifications and designs of an interstate bridge extending from First street in Menominee across the Menominee river to Ogden street in Marinette, Wisconsin, and to provide for the cost and expense of such plans, specifications and designs," (MCL 254.131).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator McCotter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1057, entitled
A bill to amend 1925 PA 12, entitled "An act to provide for the laying out and establishing of additional trunk line mileage; to make all roads that have been improved as federal aid projects, and all roads that have been, or that may hereafter be, approved for federal aid, trunk line highways; to provide for the widening, altering or straightening of trunk line highways; to provide for the abandonment, alteration or change of any portion of the trunk line highway; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith," by repealing section 2 (MCL 250.112).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4460, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending section 19 (MCL 409.119).
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 Human Resources and Labor.
House Bill No. 4732, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 471 (MCL 206.471), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
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 Finance.
House Bill No. 5125, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 360a.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5126, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5205, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2000 PA 306.
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.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 829, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 55, entitled "An act relating to the management of state funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state treasurer and the state administrative board; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 12.51).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 830, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 380, entitled "Executive organization act of 1965," by repealing section 88 (MCL 16.188).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 831, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 389 (MCL 18.1389), as amended by 1988 PA 504.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 832, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 70, entitled "An act to authorize cities to acquire and operate exhibition areas for commercial, industrial and agricultural products; to provide for the issuance of bonds to finance the cost thereof; to authorize the fixing and collecting of fees and other charges for the use of facilities therein; and to authorize the making of reasonable rules and regulations relative to the public use of facilities therein," by amending section 5 (MCL 123.655).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 833, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 99, entitled "An act to authorize villages, townships, cities, and school districts to enter into contracts and agreements for the purchase of real or personal property for public purposes; to provide for the payment of the purchase price thereof; to authorize school districts to enter into certain other contracts; and to prescribe the use of the real or personal property," by amending section 1 (MCL 123.721), as amended by 1997 PA 77.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 834, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 53, entitled "An act to authorize internally pooled investments by certain local governmental units," by amending section 1 (MCL 123.931).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 836, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 325, entitled "The international tradeport development authority act," by amending section 16 (MCL 125.2536); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 837, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 280, entitled "An act to authorize local units of government to accept financial transaction device payments," by amending section 1 (MCL 129.221).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 838, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 266, entitled "An act to authorize and regulate credit card transactions involving local units of government, including the use of credit cards by officers and employees of local units of government; and to provide for powers and duties of certain state and local agencies, officers, and employees," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 129.241 and 129.242), section 1 as amended by 2000 PA 169.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 839, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 2, entitled "Uniform budgeting and accounting act," by amending section 4 (MCL 141.424), as amended by 2000 PA 493.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 840, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 17a (MCL 141.917a), as amended by 1987 PA 283.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 841, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 80, entitled "Fiscal stabilization act," by amending section 4 (MCL 141.1004), as amended by 1987 PA 279; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 842, entitled
A bill to repeal 1998 PA 379, entitled "Michigan tax lien sale and collateralized securities act," (MCL 211.921 to 211.941).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 843, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6097 (MCL 600.6097), as amended by 1984 PA 393.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 844, entitled
A bill to repeal 1992 PA 275, entitled "The federal facility development act," (MCL 3.931 to 3.940).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 845, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 75b (MCL 41.75b), as amended by 1990 PA 230.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 846, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 246, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, repair, and maintenance of pavements, sidewalks, and elevated structures on or along public roads and highways; to provide for the levying of taxes and of special assessments; to authorize the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officers; to validate actions taken, special assessments levied, and bonds issued; and to provide for the lighting of certain roads, highways, and bridges," by amending section 13a (MCL 41.283a).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 847, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 107, entitled "An act to authorize township water supply and sewage disposal services and facilities; to provide for financing of those services and facilities; to prescribe the powers and duties of township boards with respect to those services and facilities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 8, 20m, and 20o (MCL 41.338, 41.350m, and 41.350o), section 8 as amended and sections 20m and 20o as added by 1989 PA 83.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 848, entitled
A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled "Township and village public improvement and public service act," by amending section 6c (MCL 41.416c), as added by 1989 PA 82.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 849, entitled
A bill to amend 1905 PA 157, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, management, and control of township parks, resorts, bathing beaches, and places of recreation; to provide for the creation of a township park commission; to provide for a board of commissioners to provide for the issuance of bonds and the levy of taxes; to provide for the transfer of certain real property for parks; to authorize cities and villages to appropriate money for park purposes; to provide for the acquisition, construction, and use of wharves, piers, docks, and landing places in townships; to provide the powers and duties of certain local units of government and certain officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 6d (MCL 41.426d), as added by 1989 PA 79.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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 sections 11j and 11k (MCL 123.961j and 123.961k), section 11j as amended by 1983 PA 29 and section 11k as added by 1980 PA 74; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 858, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending section 21 (MCL 123.1151).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 859, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending section 7 (MCL 124.507), as amended by 1985 PA 10.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 865, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 186, entitled "County department of solid waste management act," by amending sections 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 45.587, 45.588, and 45.589).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Garcia and Byrum
Excused: Senator Peters
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 931, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; and to prescribe certain penalties for violations," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 28.291, 28.291a, and 28.292), section 1 as amended and section 1a as added by 1997 PA 99 and section 2 as amended by 1999 PA 89.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Bullard, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Bullard, Steil and North
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 4980, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.1100) by adding section 65.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Bullard, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Steil, North and Leland
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 5005, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending sections 3, 4a, 5, 6, 9i, 10a, and 10b (MCL 290.643, 290.644a, 290.645, 290.646, 290.649i, 290.650a, and 290.650b), section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 206, section 4a as added by 1986 PA 127, and sections 5 and 6 as amended and sections 9i, 10a, and 10b as added by 1993 PA 236.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Bullard, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Steil, North and Leland
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Bullard (C), Steil, North and Leland
Excused: Senator Hart
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations, Joint Senate/House - Thursday, February 7, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Subcommittees -
Corrections - Wednesdays, February 20 and February 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building, and Tuesday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Higher Education - Tuesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-3447)
Natural Resources - Wednesdays, February 20, February 27, and March 6, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, January 31, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420) (CANCELED)
Government Operations - Thursday, January 31, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:53 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Posthumus, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 31, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.