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No. 35

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 6, 2003.

1:00 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Accavitti--present Garfield--present Meisner--present Sheen--present

Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Meyer--present Sheltrown--present

Adamini--present Gillard--present Middaugh--present Shulman--present

Amos--present Gleason--present Milosch--present Smith--present

Anderson--present Hager--present Minore--present Spade--present

Bieda--present Hardman--present Moolenaar--present Stahl--present

Bisbee--present Hart--present Murphy--present Stakoe--present

Bradstreet--present Hood--present Newell--present Stallworth--present

Brandenburg--present Hoogendyk--present Nitz--present Steil--present

Brown--present Hopgood--present Nofs--present Stewart--present

Byrum--present Howell--present O'Neil--present Tabor--present

Casperson--present Huizenga--present Paletko--present Taub--present

Caswell--present Hummel--present Palmer--present Tobocman--present

Caul--present Hune--present Palsrok--present Vagnozzi--present

Cheeks--present Hunter--present Pappageorge--present Van Regenmorter--present

Clack--present Jamnick--present Pastor--present Vander Veen--present

Condino--present Johnson, Rick--present Phillips--excused Voorhees--present

Daniels--present Johnson, Ruth--present Plakas--present Walker--present

Dennis--present Julian--present Pumford--present Ward--present

DeRoche--present Koetje--present Reeves--present Waters--present

DeRossett--present Kolb--present Richardville--present Wenke--present

Drolet--present Kooiman--present Rivet--present Whitmer--present

Ehardt--present LaJoy--present Robertson--present Williams--present

Elkins--present LaSata--present Rocca--present Wojno--present

Emmons--present Law--present Sak--present Woodward--present

Farhat--present Lipsey--present Shackleton--present Woronchak--present

Farrah--present McConico--present Shaffer--present Zelenko--present

Gaffney--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Jacob W. Hoogendyk, Jr., from the 61st District, offered the following invocation:

"Our Father in heaven, on this day we come to You pressed for Your grace upon us as we deliberate and make decisions for the people of the state of Michigan. You've said in Your word that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, so we pray today that You will teach us how to fear You. Today, especially Lord, I would pray for racial harmony in our community, in our state and here in Lansing. We realize that racial and ethnic enmity and strife came as a result of the fall. We truly do not even know what ethnicity Adam was, except that he was Your creation and it is from his seed that all humanity proceeded. I pray that there would be such a move of Your spirit in this state, that our oneness in Jesus Christ would positively influence relations between races. I desire, Lord, that this first begin in the body of Christ, and also as an example here in this house, and that it would spread throughout every community in this state. May it affect every ethnic group in our state and in our nation and cross every racial barrier. And, finally Lord, I pray that when we look at those from another culture, we will not see them as people of another color but that we will see them through the eyes of love as You see them--as fellow brothers and sisters created in Your image. Amen."

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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. Phillips be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4333, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2002 PA 534.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation (for amendment, see House Journal No. 34, p. 459),

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4333, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2002 PA 534.

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

Roll Call No. 98 Yeas--100

Accavitti Gaffney Meisner Sheltrown

Acciavatti Gieleghem Meyer Shulman

Adamini Gillard Milosch Smith

Amos Gleason Minore Spade

Anderson Hager Moolenaar Stahl

Bieda Hardman Murphy Stakoe

Bisbee Hart Newell Stallworth

Brandenburg Hood Nitz Stewart

Brown Hoogendyk Nofs Tabor

Byrum Hopgood O'Neil Taub

Casperson Howell Paletko Tobocman

Caswell Huizenga Palmer Vagnozzi

Caul Hummel Palsrok Van Regenmorter

Cheeks Hune Pastor Vander Veen

Clack Hunter Plakas Voorhees

Condino Jamnick Pumford Walker

Daniels Johnson, Rick Reeves Ward

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Richardville Waters

DeRoche Julian Rivet Wenke

DeRossett Kolb Robertson Whitmer

Ehardt Kooiman Rocca Williams

Elkins LaJoy Sak Wojno

Emmons Law Shackleton Woodward

Farhat Lipsey Shaffer Woronchak

Farrah McConico Sheen Zelenko

Nays--7

Bradstreet Garfield LaSata Steil

Drolet Koetje Middaugh

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4310, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 141, entitled "Grain dealers act," by amending section 25 (MCL 285.85), as added by 2002 PA 80.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4310, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 141, entitled "Grain dealers act," by amending section 25 (MCL 285.85), as added by 2002 PA 80.

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

Roll Call No. 99 Yeas--108

Accavitti Gaffney McConico Sheen

Acciavatti Garfield Meisner Sheltrown

Adamini Gieleghem Meyer Shulman

Amos Gillard Middaugh Smith

Anderson Gleason Milosch Spade

Bieda Hager Minore Stahl

Bisbee Hardman Moolenaar Stakoe

Bradstreet Hart Murphy Stallworth

Brandenburg Hood Newell Steil

Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Stewart

Byrum Hopgood Nofs Tabor

Casperson Howell O'Neil Taub

Caswell Huizenga Paletko Tobocman

Caul Hummel Palmer Vagnozzi

Cheeks Hune Palsrok Van Regenmorter

Clack Hunter Pappageorge Vander Veen

Condino Jamnick Pastor Voorhees

Daniels Johnson, Rick Plakas Walker

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Pumford Ward

DeRoche Julian Reeves Waters

DeRossett Koetje Richardville Wenke

Drolet Kolb Rivet Whitmer

Ehardt Kooiman Robertson Williams

Elkins LaJoy Rocca Wojno

Emmons LaSata Sak Woodward

Farhat Law Shackleton Woronchak

Farrah Lipsey Shaffer Zelenko

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4115, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.1100) by adding section 79.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Richardville moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4115, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.1100) by adding section 79.

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

Roll Call No. 100 Yeas--107

Accavitti Gaffney McConico Sheltrown

Acciavatti Garfield Meisner Shulman

Adamini Gieleghem Meyer Smith

Amos Gillard Middaugh Spade

Anderson Gleason Milosch Stahl

Bieda Hager Minore Stakoe

Bisbee Hardman Moolenaar Stallworth

Bradstreet Hart Murphy Steil

Brandenburg Hood Newell Stewart

Brown Hoogendyk Nitz Tabor

Byrum Hopgood Nofs Taub

Casperson Howell O'Neil Tobocman

Caswell Huizenga Paletko Vagnozzi

Caul Hummel Palmer Van Regenmorter

Cheeks Hune Palsrok Vander Veen

Clack Hunter Pappageorge Voorhees

Condino Jamnick Pastor Walker

Daniels Johnson, Rick Plakas Ward

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Pumford Waters

DeRoche Julian Richardville Wenke

DeRossett Koetje Rivet Whitmer

Drolet Kolb Robertson Williams

Ehardt Kooiman Rocca Wojno

Elkins LaJoy Sak Woodward

Emmons LaSata Shackleton Woronchak

Farhat Law Shaffer Zelenko

Farrah Lipsey Sheen

Nays--0

In The Chair: Julian

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Reps. Hardman, McConico, Anderson, Rocca, Minore, Kolb, Jamnick, Spade, Lipsey, Kooiman, Voorhees, Vander Veen, Dennis, Rivet, Ruth Johnson, Sheltrown, Hunter, Tobocman, Law, Bieda, Wojno, Clack, Condino, Accavitti, Garfield, Gleason and Ward were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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Rep. Richardville moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Kolb, Gieleghem, Minore, Zelenko, Jamnick, Brandenburg, Tobocman, Law, Dennis, Accavitti, Bieda, Condino, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Lipsey, McConico, Murphy, Sak and Vagnozzi offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 52.

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources to increase its efforts to identify and designate natural areas under Part 351 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451.

Whereas, State government should be a leader in land stewardship and the protection of representative native, rare, and scenic habitats on state-owned land; and

Whereas, Many formally unprotected sites on state-owned land contain ecologically important, rare, or scenic habitats or are locales with special geologic, educational, or aesthetically valuable features. Many of these lands contain essential or imperiled plant and animal populations. These sites are irreplaceable components of Michigan's natural history; and

Whereas, Other states in the region are far ahead of Michigan in programs to safeguard significant natural areas; and

Whereas, In 1972, the Michigan Legislature enacted the Wilderness and Natural Areas Act. This legislation, which is now Part 351 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, sets forth a process for the Department of Natural Resources to identify and administer "wilderness areas, wild areas, and natural areas." The statute includes provisions that require the department to "enlist the voluntary cooperation and support of interested citizens and conservation groups"; and

Whereas, This legislation led to the dedication of 20 natural areas in its first 16 years. However, no natural area on state-owned land has been dedicated pursuant to the act since 1988; and

Whereas, A strategic plan for natural areas that included the stated mission "to identify, establish, maintain and administer a system of high quality, representative, and ecologically viable natural areas in Michigan" was adopted by the DNR in 2000; and

Whereas, At this time, 19 previously prepared nomination packages await a review and possible dedication; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Department of Natural Resources to review and process the backlog of nominated areas under the provisions of Part 351 of 1994 PA 451, the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, and to seek appropriate public comment. We also call upon the Department of Natural Resources to seek nominations and solicit public comment on other areas on state-owned land that have especially important natural values, pursuant to the act; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Natural Resources.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. Acciavatti, Nofs, Emmons, Brandenburg, Garfield, Spade, Amos, Casperson, Robertson, LaJoy, Bisbee, Milosch, Farhat, Newell, Kooiman, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Ruth Johnson, Huizenga, Sheen, Ehardt, Accavitti, Bieda, Brown, Caswell, Condino, Drolet, Gieleghem, Gillard, Gleason, Hager, Hune, Jamnick, Julian, Lipsey, Meyer, Murphy, Palmer, Pappageorge, Pastor, Plakas, Sak, Shackleton, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Shulman, Stakoe, Wojno, Woodward and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 53.

A resolution encouraging employers to protect reservists and National Guardsmen who are called to active duty from financial hardship by making up the difference between the reservists' military and civilian pay.

Whereas, American freedom has often hinged on what happens on foreign shores. Our forefathers knew that keeping a Republic meant, above all else, keeping it safe from foreign aggressors. A free people, they knew, could not live and work freely except in the peace that comes from independence; and

Whereas, From the earliest days of the American colonies to the present, our people have faced threats from predators. The defense of our freedom required risk and sacrifice, both of which have often been borne by citizen-soldiers who volunteered to leave the security of their homes to defend the freedom of others. Today, thousands of men and women have continued the citizen-soldier tradition. They serve in the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Michigan Army National Guard, and Air National Guard; and

Whereas, These brave men and women have been called upon to ensure that peaceable and free nations remain safe as our nation copes with the reality we have faced since September 11, 2001. The war on terror has called upon our citizen-soldiers in new ways for homeland protection over our cities, at our airports, and at other critical installations. They have also joined their compatriots in campaigns to liberate Afghanistan and Iraq; and

Whereas, In answering this call to service, citizen-soldiers are making innumerable sacrifices to help keep our nation safe. They have left the comfort and security of their families to ensure that our nation is protected from attack by hostile regimes, terrorists and others who threaten our peace and safety. They may also face financial hardships as a result of their service. Citizen-soldiers who are called to service are often paid significantly less than they would have earned during regular, full-time civilian employment. The financial sacrifice of these brave men and women not only affects them, but also their spouses, children, and families; and

Whereas, Many Michigan employers are making up the difference between their employees' pay earned while defending our country and their pay earned in civilian life. We applaud those employers who have chosen to help Michigan citizen-soldiers and their families, and we commend employers' sacrifices to financially protect those who protect our nation. Such expenditure is an appropriate and commendable patriotic exercise that shall forever be encouraged; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage employers to protect reservists and National Guardsmen who are called to active duty from financial hardship by making up the difference between the reservists' military and civilian pay.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.

Reps. Hunter, Stahl, Adamini, Pastor, Pappageorge, Farhat, Brown, Gillard, Elkins, Meisner, Accavitti, Caswell, Condino, DeRossett, Ehardt, Farrah, Gieleghem, Gleason, Jamnick, Kolb, Law, Lipsey, McConico, Minore, Murphy, Plakas, Rivet, Sak, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Spade, Stallworth, Vagnozzi, Woodward and Zelenko offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include funding for capital costs for the Mackinac Bridge in legislation reauthorizing transportation spending through the Transportation Equity Act.

Whereas, The legislation that provides the formula for the expenditure of federal funds for transportation purposes expires at the end of this fiscal year. This legislation sets priorities for the country. It represents the country's commitment to investments that are of vital importance to virtually all segments of our society; and

Whereas, The Mackinac Bridge is clearly one of the nation's most valuable transportation resources. It is a major component of our infrastructure, with benefits that extend far beyond our state. An engineering marvel spanning one of North America's critically important freshwater transportation routes, the Mackinac Bridge is a treasure not only to the proud people of Michigan, but to the entire country; and

Whereas, The Mackinac Bridge faces several costly projects in the near future. Redecking and repainting will require a financial commitment that will be beyond the level that can be supported by the current financial structure, including the current toll rates. Absorbing these costs may also threaten other components of Michigan's transportation system; and

Whereas, As policymakers identify projects that will be funded through the reauthorization of TEA-21, it is most appropriate that attention be focused on costs facing one of our most important transportation resources--the Mackinac Bridge. This treasure is clearly a worthy investment, one that serves as a vital link and as a symbol of our national strength; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to include funding for capital costs for the Mackinac Bridge in legislation reauthorizing transportation spending through the Transportation Equity Act; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, by Rep. Nofs, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 47.

A resolution to urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to locate its Midwestern headquarters at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 33, p. 443.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Nofs, Garfield, Richardville, Pappageorge, Woronchak, Woodward, Spade and Elkins

Nays: None

The Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, by Rep. Nofs, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20.

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to locate its Midwestern headquarters at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 32, p. 430.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Nofs, Garfield, Richardville, Pappageorge, Woronchak, Woodward, Spade and Elkins

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Nofs, Chair of the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 1, 2003, at 1:28 p.m.

Present: Reps. Nofs, Garfield, Richardville, Pappageorge, Ruth Johnson, Woronchak, Woodward, Spade and Elkins

Absent: Reps. Casperson and Sheltrown

Excused: Reps. Casperson and Sheltrown

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4249, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2855a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Howell, LaSata, Van Regenmorter, Bradstreet, Koetje, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Gaffney, Garfield, Lipsey, Adamini, Bieda, Condino and Smith

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Howell, LaSata, Van Regenmorter, Bradstreet, Koetje, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Gaffney, Garfield, Wenke, Lipsey, Adamini, Bieda, Condino and Smith

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

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 207.803, 207.804, and 207.808), section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 428 and section 8 as amended by 2000 PA 144.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: Rep. Drolet

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

House Bill No. 4472, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9f (MCL 211.9f), as amended by 2000 PA 415.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: Rep. Drolet

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

House Bill No. 4579, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 307, entitled "Savings and loan act of 1980," by amending section 1135 (MCL 491.1135), as added by 2002 PA 185.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4580, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled "Banking code of 1999," by amending section 4406 (MCL 487.14406), as added by 2002 PA 183.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4581, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled "Savings bank act," by amending section 514 (MCL 487.3514), as added by 2002 PA 247.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: None

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

House Bill No. 4582, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 285, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, operation, and supervision of credit unions; to provide for the conversion of a state credit union into a federal credit union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or any other federally insured depository institution and for the conversion of a federal credit union or a credit union organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or any other federally insured depository institution into a state credit union; and to provide for the merger of credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of this state, credit unions organized and supervised under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, and federal credit unions," by amending section 16c (MCL 490.16c), as added by 2002 PA 184.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Bisbee, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Bisbee, DeRoche, Howell, Koetje, Middaugh, Drolet, Palmer, Huizenga, Milosch, Palsrok, Wenke, Rivet, O'Neil, McConico, Lipsey, Murphy, Tobocman and Accavitti

Absent: Rep. Brandenburg

Excused: Rep. Brandenburg

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4603, entitled

A bill to define legal birth and the commencing of legal personhood and rights; and to provide immunity for certain acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees and Sheen

Nays: Reps. Hardman, Clack and Elkins

The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hager, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 395, entitled

A bill to define legal birth and the commencing of legal personhood and rights; and to provide immunity for certain acts.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees and Sheen

Nays: Reps. Hardman, Clack and Elkins

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hager, Chair of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Hager, Stahl, Hart, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Sheen, Hardman, Clack and Elkins

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4456, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2000 PA 496.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ward, Robertson, DeRossett, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Wenke, Jamnick and Accavitti

Nays: None

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4522, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 826, 845, and 933 (MCL 168.826, 168.845, and 168.933), as amended by 1999 PA 217, and by adding section 848.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ward, Robertson, DeRossett, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Wenke, Jamnick and Accavitti

Nays: None

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Ward, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4602, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1999 PA 72.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Ward, Robertson, DeRossett, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe and Wenke

Nays: Reps. Jamnick, Hardman, Tobocman and Accavitti

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ward, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Ward, Robertson, DeRossett, Hager, Drolet, Stakoe, Wenke, Jamnick, Hardman, Tobocman and Accavitti

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Wenke, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 9:00 a.m.

Present: Reps. Wenke, Sheen, Koetje, Woronchak, Meyer, Drolet, Hummel, Palmer, Milosch, Stakoe, O'Neil, Minore, Farrah, Bieda, Zelenko and Condino

Absent: Rep. Nofs

Excused: Rep. Nofs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Meyer, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Meyer, Nitz, DeRossett, Casperson, Hune, Stahl, Sheltrown, Rivet, Spade and Law

Absent: Rep. Hager

Excused: Rep. Hager

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, April 30:

Senate Bill Nos. 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, May 2:

House Bill Nos. 4606 4607 4608 4609 4610 4611 4612 4613 4614 4615 4616 4617 4618 4619 4620 4621 4622 4623 4624

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, May 6:

Senate Bill Nos. 283 364 397

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4078, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8251 (MCL 600.8251), as amended by 1994 PA 5.

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

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4086, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 255 (MCL 257.255), as amended by 1987 PA 34.

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

The House agreed to the full title.

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

House Bill No. 4332, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 345, entitled "Fire fighters and police officers retirement act," by amending sections 6, 6a, and 6b (MCL 38.556, 38.556a, and 38.556b), section 6 as amended by 2002 PA 98, section 6a as amended by 1982 PA 145, and section 6b as added by 1986 PA 30.

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

The House agreed to the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 283, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the family independence agency and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 364, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2002 PA 476.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 397, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 1999 PA 72.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Community Health was received and read:

April 24, 2003

The Department of Community Health provides the citizens of Michigan with a broad spectrum of diverse and essential services. Pursuant to PA 223 of 1976, we have the honor of presenting a detailed report of the activities of the Crime Victim Services Commission for Fiscal Year 2001. This report was delayed due to the early retirements experienced by the department during Fiscal Year 2002.

Please contact me at (517) 335-0267 if you have any questions regarding this report or programs of victim services in our state.

Sincerely,

Janet Olszewski

Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services was received and read:

April 29, 2003

Pursuant to Section 316 of P.A. 527 of 2002, enclosed is a report on the initial and follow-up surveys conducted on all nursing homes in the state as prepared by the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.

The notification may also be viewed on our website under "Inside CIS" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at 335-1976.

Sincerely,

Allan R. Pohl

Acting Director

Finance and Administrative Services

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4625, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," (MCL 290.641 to 290.650d) by adding section 4b.

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

Reps. Stakoe, Stahl, LaJoy, Taub, Gaffney, Bieda, Brandenburg and Pastor introduced

House Bill No. 4626, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 653a and 769a (MCL 168.653a and 168.769a), section 653a as added by 1982 PA 2 and section 769a as added by 1980 PA 140.

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

Reps. Casperson, Stahl, Pastor, Pappageorge, Walker and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4627, entitled

A bill to amend 1952 PA 214, entitled "An act authorizing the Mackinac bridge authority to acquire a bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, including causeways, tunnels, roads and all useful related equipment and facilities, including park, parking, recreation, lighting and terminal facilities; extending the corporate existence of the authority; authorizing such authority to enjoy and carry out all powers incident to its corporate objects; authorizing the appropriation and use of state funds for the preliminary purposes of the authority; providing for the payment of the cost of such bridge and in that connection authorizing the authority to issue revenue bonds payable solely from the revenues of the bridge; granting the right of condemnation to the authority; granting the use of state land and property to the authority; making provisions for the payment and security of such bonds and granting certain rights and remedies to the holders thereof; authorizing banks and trust companies to perform certain acts in connection therewith; authorizing the imposition of tolls and charges; authorizing the authority to secure the consent of the United States government to the construction of the bridge and to secure approval of plans, specifications and location of same; authorizing employment of engineers irrespective of whether such engineers have been previously employed to make preliminary inspections or reports with respect to the bridge; authorizing the state highway department to operate and maintain such bridge or to contribute thereto and enter into leases and agreements in connection therewith; exempting such bonds and the property of the authority from taxation; prohibiting competing traffic facilities; authorizing the operation of ferries by the authority; providing for the construction and use of certain buildings; and making an appropriation," by amending section 7 (MCL 254.317).

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

Reps. Brown, Stahl, Adamini, Pastor, Pappageorge, Walker and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4628, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 163 (MCL 207.1163).

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

Reps. Shackleton, Pastor, Pappageorge, Walker and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4629, entitled

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

Reps. Brown, Stahl, Adamini, Pastor, Pappageorge, Walker and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4630, entitled

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

Reps. Shackleton, Stahl, Pastor, Pappageorge, Walker and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4631, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2002 PA 639.

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

Reps. Van Regenmorter, Nofs, Stakoe, Newell, Meisner, Stahl and Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4632, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 394 (MCL 750.394).

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

Rep. Van Regenmorter introduced

House Bill No. 4633, entitled

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

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

Reps. Murphy, Clack, Accavitti, Stallworth, Byrum, Hopgood, Condino, Sak, Plakas, Jamnick, Gieleghem, Elkins, Vagnozzi, Law, Dennis and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4634, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending the title and sections 2, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 31, and 33 (MCL 567.222, 567.234, 567.238, 567.239, 567.240, 567.241, 567.244, 567.245, 567.247, 567.251, and 567.253), sections 18, 19, 20, 25, and 31 as amended by 1997 PA 195, and by adding section 2a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Murphy, Clack, Accavitti, Stallworth, Byrum, Hopgood, Condino, Sak, Plakas, Jamnick, Gieleghem, Elkins, Vagnozzi, Law, Dennis and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4635, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled "Office of child support act," by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 400.231 and 400.233), the title as amended by 1998 PA 112 and sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2002 PA 564, and by adding section 3b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Murphy, Accavitti, Clack, Stallworth, Byrum, Hopgood, Condino, Sak, Plakas, Jamnick, Gieleghem, Elkins, Vagnozzi, Law, Dennis and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4636, entitled

A bill to provide for support of children whose parents fail to comply with court-ordered child support; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, officers, and employees in the distribution of undisbursed child support.

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

Reps. Vander Veen, Brandenburg, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Garfield, Kooiman, Hager, Acciavatti and Emmons introduced

House Bill No. 4637, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16263, 16315, 16335, 17801, and 17820 (MCL 333.16263, 333.16315, 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17820), section 16263 as amended by 2001 PA 139,

section 16315 as amended by 2001 PA 232, section 16335 as added by 1993 PA 80, and sections 17801 and 17820 as amended by 1987 PA 213, and by adding sections 17823, 17824, and 17825.

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

Reps. Gleason, Zelenko, Minore, Farrah, Sak, O'Neil, Rivet, Lipsey, Sheltrown, Adamini, Brown, Meisner, Paletko, Daniels, Cheeks and Clack introduced

House Bill No. 4638, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 951, 952, and 954 (MCL 168.951, 168.952, and 168.954), section 951 as amended by 1993 PA 45 and section 952 as amended by 1993 PA 137.

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

Reps. Palsrok, Koetje, Brandenburg and Tobocman introduced

House Bill No. 4639, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2349) by adding section 30i.

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

Reps. Gieleghem, Kolb, Minore and Tobocman introduced

House Bill No. 4640, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11507a, 11525, and 11525a (MCL 324.11507a, 324.11525, and 324.11525a), section 11507a as added by 1996 PA 359, section 11525 as amended by 1996 PA 506, and section 11525a as added by 1996 PA 358.

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

Reps. Bradstreet, Walker, Shackleton, Gillard, Pastor, Ward, Sheltrown, Stahl, Casperson, Amos, Adamini, Drolet, Brandenburg, Vander Veen and Palsrok introduced

House Bill No. 4641, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30502a.

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

Reps. Walker, Bradstreet, Shackleton, Gillard, Pastor, Ward, Sheltrown, Stahl, Ruth Johnson, Casperson, Amos, Drolet, Brandenburg, Vander Veen and Palsrok introduced

House Bill No. 4642, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30501, 30502, and 30506 (MCL 324.30501, 324.30502, and 324.30506), as added by 1995 PA 59.

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

Reps. Ruth Johnson, Hummel, Spade, Brandenburg, Rocca, Taub, Ward, Bieda, Law, Pappageorge, Anderson, Tobocman, Koetje and Middaugh introduced

House Bill No. 4643, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 490.

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

Reps. Ruth Johnson, Hummel, Spade, Brandenburg, Rocca, Taub, Ward, Bieda, Law, Pappageorge, Anderson, Tobocman, Koetje and Middaugh introduced

House Bill No. 4644, 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 406a.

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

Reps. Reeves, Sak, Vagnozzi, Dennis, Drolet, Tobocman, Murphy and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4645, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 65 (MCL 211.65) and by adding section 70d.

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

Reps. Minore, Zelenko, Byrum, Whitmer, Tobocman, Dennis, Jamnick, Kolb, Stewart, Hopgood, Daniels, Lipsey, Farrah, McConico, Accavitti, Woodward, Condino, Cheeks, Clack, Stallworth, Waters, Meisner, Vagnozzi and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 4646, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1169 and 1507 (MCL 380.1169 and 380.1507), as amended by 1993 PA 335.

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

Reps. Tabor, Middaugh, LaSata, Pastor and Julian introduced

House Bill No. 4647, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 2a and 34c (MCL 211.2a and 211.34c), section 2a as amended by 1982 PA 539 and section 34c as amended by 2000 PA 415.

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

Reps. Tabor, Middaugh, LaSata, Pastor and Julian introduced

House Bill No. 4648, entitled

A bill to amend 1959 PA 243, entitled "An act to define, license and regulate trailer coach parks; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state health commissioner and other state and local officers; to provide for the levy and collection of specific taxes on occupied trailers in trailer coach parks and the disposition of the revenues therefrom; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and section 41 (MCL 125.1041).

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

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Rep. Hardman moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives