No. 46
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 21, 2002.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.
The roll was called by the Assistant 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--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Hoffman--present | Scott--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Shugars--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | Sikkema--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--present | 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--present
Senator George Z. Hart of the 6th District offered the following invocation:
"God bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains to the prairies, to the ocean white with foam.
God bless America, my home sweet home.
God bless America, my home sweet home."
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Johnson, Scott, Smith, Young, Murphy and Cherry entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Emerson moved that Senator Peters be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senator Vaughn be excused from this week's sessions.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Schwarz admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
10:11 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
During the recess, Senator Schwarz introduced to the Senate Dr. Ivan Grdesic, U.S. Ambassador to Croatia, and presented him with a special tribute.
Ambassador Grdesic responded briefly.
Senator DeGrow presented Ambassador Grdesic with the Eyry of the Eagle book of Michigan.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
During the recess, Senator Peters entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received:
United States Board on Geographic Names
April 15, 2002
This is to inform you that the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, at its April 11, 2002 meeting, approved the proposal to name a reservoir located in Lapeer County, Lake Henson. This decision was made in agreement with the findings and recommendations of the Michigan state Board on Geographic Names, the Marathon Township Board, and the Lapeer County Board of Commissioners. The new name has been entered into the Nation's official automated geographic names repository and will be published in Decision List 2002. The entry will read as follows:
Lake Henson: reservoir; 65 acres; located in NW Marathon Township, just SE of the community of Otter Lake,
6.4 km (4 mi) NNW of Columbiaville; named for Yvonne Leta Henson (d. 1976); Lapeer County, Michigan; Sec 8,
T9N,R9E, Michigan Mer; 43°12'23"N, 83°26'41"W; USGS map-- Columbiaville 1:24,000.
Sincerely yours,
Roger L. Payne
Executive Secretary
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Transportation
April 26, 2002
I am pleased to provide the Michigan Department of Transportation's report on transportation accessibility for senior and persons with disabilities for Fiscal Year 2001.
The report is being forwarded to the Legislature for their information pursuant to Section 10e(21) of Act 51 of Public Acts of 1951, as amended.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Rosine
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of the Auditor General
May 17, 2002
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of Sewage Funding Needs, May 2002.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, May 16:
House Bill Nos. 4454 4719 5154 5360 5371 5372 5764 5767 5860 5928 5929 5962
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Friday, May 17:
House Bill No. 4373
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, May 15, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1168 at 4:00 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1171 at 4:02 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1177 at 4:04 p.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, May 17, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1169 at 3:10 p.m.
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, May 16, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1326 1327 1328 1329 1330 1331 1332 1333 1334 1335 1336
House Bill Nos. 6082 6083
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, May 17, of:
House Bill Nos. 6084 6085 6086 6087
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Monday, May 20, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1338 1339
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: May 17, 2002
Time: 10:16 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 451 (Public Act No. 316), being
An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 2006 (MCL 500.2006).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 17, 2002, at 3:45 p.m.)
Date: May 17, 2002
Time: 10:18 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 452 (Public Act No. 317), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers relative to the exercise of those rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe certain conditions for the transaction of business by those corporations in this state; to define the relationship of health care providers to nonprofit health care corporations and to specify their rights, powers, and immunities with respect thereto; to provide for a Michigan caring program; to provide for the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations by the commissioner of insurance; to prescribe powers and duties of certain other state officers with respect to the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to regulate the merger or consolidation of certain corporations; to prescribe an expeditious and effective procedure for the maintenance and conduct of certain administrative appeals relative to provider class plans; to provide for certain administrative hearings relative to rates for health care benefits; to provide for certain causes of action; to prescribe penalties and to provide civil fines for violations of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 403 (MCL 550.1403).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 17, 2002, at 3:47 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Richard Posthumus
Acting and Lieutenant Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
May 20, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
Mr. John G. Kulhavi, 1715 Ridge Road, White Lake, Michigan 48383-1787, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Heather Gardner of Birmingham, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 2008.
May 20, 2002
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:
Commission on Disability Concerns
The Honorable Duncan Beagle, 13361 Pomona Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430, county of Genesee, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Ms. Judith A. Trapp, 414 N. Liberty Street, Marshall, Michigan 49068, county of Calhoun, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Mr. William Kenneth Tregenza, Jr., 155 Cedarwald Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48306, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Mr. Ian Minicuci, 3041 Roxbury, Troy, Michigan 48084, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Mr. Kenneth D. Frensley, 918 Fuller Lane, White Lake, Michigan 48386, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Mr. Ronald L. Bower, 5370 Martus Road, North Branch, Michigan 48461, county of Lapeer, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Esther L. Shumaker of Holland, whose term has expired, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Ms. Kimberly L. Borowicz, 2812 Keats Lane, Lake Orion, Michigan 48360, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mrs. Barbara J. Ambrogio of St. Clair Shores, who has resigned, for a term expiring on March 5, 2003.
Mr. Peter M. Sundholm, 10375 Whitefish Hill, Rapid River, Michigan 49878, county of Delta, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Doreen M. Zamesnik of Champion, who has resigned, for a term expiring on March 5, 2005.
Mr. John Pedraza, 201 West Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837, county of Eaton, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Ms. Heidi L. Van Arnem of Bloomfield Hills, who has died, for a term expiring on March 5, 2004.
May 20, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
Physician's Assistants Task Force
Dr. Scot F. Goldberg, 1945 Long Pointe Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, county of Oakland, as a member representing the Michigan Board of Medicine, succeeding Dr. John G. Girardot of Battle Creek, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 2003.
May 20, 2002
There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:
Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Board
Mr. Leon E. Hank, 4649 Crampton Way, Holt, Michigan 48842, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public with experience in institutional investments, succeeding Mr. Larry J. Moeller of Burtchville, who has resigned, for a term expiring on March 30, 2004.
Mrs. Gail M. Nugent, 1225 Forrester Road, Frankfort, Michigan 49635, county of Benzie, as a member representing retired teachers, succeeding herself, for a term expiring on March 30, 2006.
Mr. Jeffrey S. Hoffman, 30997 Pine Cone, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, as a member representing the general public with experience in actuarial science, succeeding himself, for a term expiring on March 30, 2006.
Mr. Mark F. Pontti, 1007 N. Evergreen Drive, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801, county of Dickinson, as a member representing elected school officials, succeeding Mr. Leon E. Hank of Holt, for a term expiring on March 30, 2005.
May 20, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following reappointment to office:
State Employees' Retirement Board
Mrs. Janet M. McClelland, 1726 W. Lenawee, Lansing, Michigan 48915, county of Ingham, as a member representing state employees, succeeding herself, for a term beginning on August 1, 2002 and expiring on July 31, 2005.
May 20, 2002
There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:
State Transportation Commission
Dr. C. Robert Baillod, 2571 E. Pointe Mills Estate Road, P.O. Box 163, Dollar Bay, Michigan 49922, county of Houghton, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Brian K. Larche of Escanaba, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 21, 2003.
Sincerely,
John Engler
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 1102
The motion prevailed.
Senator Murphy moved that Senator Cherry be excused from the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 1104, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create certain funds and accounts; to require certain reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Substitute (H-2).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 627 Yeas--6
DeBeaussaert Hart Murphy Young
Emerson Miller
Nays--30
| Bennett | Gast | McCotter | Scott |
| Bullard | Goschka | McManus | Shugars |
| Byrum | Gougeon | North | Sikkema |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | Peters | Smith |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Sanborn | Steil |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Schuette | Stille |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz | Van Regenmorter |
Garcia Leland
Excused--2
Cherry Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
Senate Bill No. 1106, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Substitute (H-2).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 628 Yeas--0
Nays--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Scott |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Shugars |
| DeBeaussaert | Gougeon | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith |
| Dingell | Hart | North | Steil |
| Dunaskiss | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Emerson | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schuette | Young |
Excused--2
Cherry Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
House Bill No. 5649, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Cameron Brown, Pappageorge and Whitmer as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senate Bill No. 989, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 8302, 8303, 8304, 8305, 8306, 8309, 8310, 8311, 8312, 8313, 8314, 8317, 8318, 8319, 8322, 8327, 8329, 8330, and 8333 (MCL 324.8302, 324.8303, 324.8304, 324.8305, 324.8306, 324.8309, 324.8310, 324.8311, 324.8312, 324.8313, 324.8314, 324.8317, 324.8318, 324.8319, 324.8322, 324.8327, 324.8329, 324.8330, and 324.8333), section 8319 as amended by 1996 PA 312, and by adding sections 8307a, 8307b, 8307c, 8307d, 8307e, and 8307f; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendments to the House substitute (H-1).
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16611 (MCL 333.16611).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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 bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 929
Senate Bill No. 1313
Senate Bill No. 1314
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 929, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 285, entitled "Private detective license act of 1965," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 31 (MCL 338.821, 338.822, 338.823, 338.824, 338.825, 338.826, 338.827, 338.829, 338.830, 338.831, 338.832, 338.833, 338.834, 338.836, 338.837, 338.838, 338.840, 338.841, 338.842, 338.843, 338.844, 338.845, 338.846, 338.847, 338.848, and 338.851.
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. 629 Yeas--29
| Bennett | Gast | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gougeon | McManus | Scott |
| Byrum | Hammerstrom | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeBeaussaert | Hart | Murphy | Smith |
| DeGrow | Hoffman | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Johnson | Peters | Stille |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Van Regenmorter |
Emmons
Nays--7
Dunaskiss Goschka Sanborn Young
Garcia McCotter Shugars
Excused--2
Cherry Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1313, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 108, entitled "An act to provide for loans by the state of Michigan to school districts for the payment of principal and interest upon school bonds; to prescribe the terms and conditions of the loans and the conditions upon which levies for bond principal and interest shall be included in computing the amount to be so loaned by the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the superintendent of public instruction and the state treasurer in relation to such loans; to provide for the repayment of such loans; to provide incentives for repayment of such loans; to provide for other matters in respect to such loans; and to make an appropriation," (MCL 388.951 to 388.963) by adding section 3a.
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. 630 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | McCotter | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McManus | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeBeaussaert | Gougeon | Murphy | Smith |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Leland | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Cherry Vaughn
Not Voting--1
Hart
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1314, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled "Revised municipal finance act," by amending sections 317, 403, 611, and 701 (MCL 141.2317, 141.2403, 141.2611, and 141.2701).
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. 631 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Scott |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Shugars |
| DeBeaussaert | Gougeon | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeGrow | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith |
| Dingell | Hart | North | Steil |
| Dunaskiss | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Emerson | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Cherry Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 211.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
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 Scott as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4625, entitled
A bill to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state and to pledge the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds to finance water pollution control projects that prevent discharges of untreated or improperly treated sewage or other wastewater into the waters of the state; to pay for issuing the bonds; to provide for other measures relating to the bonds; and to provide for the submission of the question of the issuance of the bonds to the electors of the state.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5892, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding parts 52 and 197.
Substitute (S-1).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 12, line 16, after "YEAR." by inserting "THE FIRST BOND ISSUANCE SHALL BE STRUCTURED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT DEBT PAYMENTS DO NOT BEGIN BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2003.".
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.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5893, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5303 (MCL 324.5303), as amended by 2001 PA 221.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Steil admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Emmons moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:35 a.m.
11:49 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
During the recess, Senator Steil introduced to the Senate Dr. Martin Butora, Slovakian Ambassador to the United States, and his wife Dr. Zora Butora.
Ambassador Butora and Senator Hart responded briefly.
Senator DeGrow presented Ambassador Butora with the Eyry of the Eagle book of Michigan.
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 Scott as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4217, entitled
A bill to provide for standards for contracts involving certain residential and care services; and to provide for remedies.
House Bill No. 5475, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 309 (MCL 462.309).
House Bill No. 5454, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers and paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers and employees; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 8 and 9 (MCL 691.1408 and 691.1409), the title as amended by 1986 PA 175.
House Bill No. 5521, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m), as added by 2002 PA 34.
House Bill No. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 1990 PA 329.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1241, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406q.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1242, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416c.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5899, 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.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 992, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13), as amended by 2001 PA 156.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Recess
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:04 p.m.
12:17 p.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 1340, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 25.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 1341, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2000 PA 14.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Peters introduced
Senate Bill No. 1342, entitled
A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer's written consent before disclosing nonpublic personal financial information to third parties; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Stille, Gougeon, North, Hammerstrom, Garcia, McCotter, Dingell, Bennett, Johnson and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 1343, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law of 2000," by amending section 3119 (MCL 289.3119).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senators Van Regenmorter and Hammerstrom introduced
Senate Bill No. 1344, 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 2 (MCL 46.2).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Hammerstrom and Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1345, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 19 of chapter XVI (MCL 776.19).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator McManus introduced
Senate Bill No. 1346, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 102 (MCL 560.102), as amended by 1996 PA 591.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senators Schwarz, Stille, Young, DeBeaussaert, North, Koivisto, Gougeon, Goschka, Van Regenmorter, Dunaskiss, Leland and McManus introduced
Senate Bill No. 1347, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 55a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Schwarz, Hammerstrom, Garcia, Miller, Murphy, Sanborn, Schuette, Peters, Shugars, Bullard, McCotter, Byrum and Hart introduced
Senate Bill No. 1348, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan law enforcement officers memorial monument fund; to establish a commission to govern the monument fund; to prescribe the purpose of the monument fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission and certain state departments and officers; and to provide for dissolution of the commission and monument fund.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4373, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for capital outlay and certain state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4454, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 248, entitled "Airport parking tax act," by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 207.373 and 207.377) and by adding section 11a.
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. 4719, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12541 (MCL 333.12541).
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 Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
House Bill No. 5154, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50a (MCL 750.50a), as added by 1994 PA 42.
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. 5360, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 251 (MCL 257.251), as amended by 2000 PA 397.
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.
House Bill No. 5371, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 11b.
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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
House Bill No. 5372, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 2, 3, 7, and 8a (MCL 722.622, 722.623, 722.627, and 722.628a), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 2000 PA 45, section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 10, and section 8a as added by 1992 PA 39.
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 Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
House Bill No. 5764, entitled
A bill to permit the establishment and maintenance of worker financial security accounts; to provide for certain tax credits and deductions; to prescribe the requirements of and restrictions on worker financial security accounts; and to provide penalties and remedies.
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. 5767, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2000 PA 400.
The 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. 5860, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 42a (MCL 211.42a), as amended by 1994 PA 415.
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. 5928, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law of 2000," by amending sections 1109, 1119, 3119, 4111, 4117, 6101, 6149, and 7101 (MCL 289.1109, 289.1119, 289.3119, 289.4111, 289.4117, 289.6101, 289.6149, and 289.7101); 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 Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
House Bill No. 5929, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 100, entitled "Public employee retirement benefit protection act," by amending section 6 (MCL 38.1686).
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 Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5962, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 296, entitled "An act to provide for the transfer of jurisdiction over highways; to provide for the final determination of disputes involving transfers of highway jurisdiction; and to supersede certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 5 (MCL 247.855), as amended by 1980 PA 12, and by adding section 3a.
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 Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 1312, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 545.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Bill Schuette
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schuette, McCotter, Sanborn and Peters
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at 1:06 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schuette (C), McCotter, Sanborn and Peters
Excused: Senator Leland
The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported
House Bill No. 5750, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending section 4a (MCL 290.644a), as amended by 2002 PA 13.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
George A. McManus, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille and Gougeon
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems reported
House Bill No. 5832, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled "Animal industry act," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11b, 12, 13a, 14, 16, 19, 22, 30a, 30b, 33, and 44 (MCL 287.703, 287.704, 287.706, 287.708, 287.709, 287.711b, 287.712, 287.713a, 287.714, 287.716, 287.719, 287.722, 287.730a, 287.730b, 287.733, and 287.744), sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 30a, 30b, 33, and 44 as amended and sections 11b and 13a as added by 2000 PA 323 and section 22 as amended by 1996 PA 369; 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.
George A. McManus, Jr.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McManus, Stille and Gougeon
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Stille, Gougeon, Byrum and Hart
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 554, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as added by 1995 PA 290.
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.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn and Hart
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 555, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 204b.
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.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn and Hart
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 556, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 226 (MCL 330.1226), as amended by 2000 PA 273.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn and Hart
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 557, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 222 (MCL 330.1222), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
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.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn and Hart
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 1323, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2803, 2834, 2848, 2850, and 2882 (MCL 333.2803, 333.2834, 333.2848, 333.2850, and 333.2882), section 2882 as amended by 1997 PA 54, and by adding sections 16283 and 20189.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn, Hart and Scott
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 1337, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 232b.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn and Hart
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hammerstrom (C), Gougeon, Goschka, Sanborn, Hart and Scott
Excused: Senator Johnson
The Committee on Human Resources and Labor reported
House Bill No. 5107, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 161 (MCL 418.161), as amended by 1996 PA 460.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Glenn D. Steil
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Steil, North and Cherry
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Human Resources and Labor reported
House Bill No. 5314, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled "Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act," (MCL 423.501 to 423.512) by amending the title and by adding section 9a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Glenn D. Steil
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Steil, North and Cherry
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Human Resources and Labor reported
Senate Bill No. 1308, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 853 (MCL 418.853), as amended by 1994 PA 271.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Glenn D. Steil
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Steil, North and Cherry
Nays:None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Human Resources and Labor submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 1:55 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Steil (C), Dunaskiss, North, Cherry and Scott
The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs reported
Senate Bill No. 112, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 10, and 12 (MCL 124.502, 124.503, 124.504, 124.510, and 124.512), section 2 as amended by 1995 PA 108 and section 10 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.
Bill Schuette
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schuette, McCotter, Sanborn, Leland and Peters
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 1:05 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schuette (C), McCotter, Sanborn, Leland and Peters
The Committee on Government Operations reported
House Bill No. 5138, entitled
A bill to designate an official historical society of this state.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thaddeus G. McCotter
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom and Sikkema
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators McCotter (C), Hammerstrom, Sikkema and Miller
Excused: Senator Byrum
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 9:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Garcia (C), Shugars, Goschka, Steil, Miller and Scott
Excused: Senator Vaughn
Scheduled Meetings
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, May 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420)
Education - Wednesday, May 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems - Wednesday, May 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Judiciary - Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6920)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Wednesday, May 29, 3:00 p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building (373-0575)
Technology and Energy - Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3543)
Transportation and Tourism - Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:23 p.m.
The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.