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No. 45

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 28, 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 Meyer--present Sheen--present

Acciavatti--present Gieleghem--present Middaugh--present Sheltrown--present

Adamini--present Gillard--present Milosch--present Shulman--present

Amos--present Gleason--present Minore--present Smith--present

Anderson--present Hager--present Moolenaar--present Spade--present

Bieda--present Hardman--present Mortimer--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--present Voorhees--present

Daniels--e/d/s 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 Meisner--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Jerry O. Kooiman, from the 75th District, offered the following invocation:

"Dear Lord, thank You for the opportunity we have to serve You in this place. You have given each individual here, gifts and talents to be used in Your service. I pray that as we deliberate today on the issues before us that we would do so in a positive way that reflects Your will, Your truth, and Your justice. We pray, Lord, for the wisdom to know what is right, the courage to do what is right, and may we do so in humility, recognizing that we can learn from each other through discussion and debate. We pray, Lord, that we would be continually faithful to the words of Your prophet Micah as we decide the affairs of the state of Michigan. May we always seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You, our God. Thank You for Your goodness and Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your patience with us. In Your name we pray, Amen."

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4502, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 230, entitled "Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 400.1103, 400.1104, 400.1105, 400.1106, 400.1107, 400.1108, 400.1109, 400.1110, and 400.1111), section 11 as amended by 1998 PA 76; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Family and Children Services,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Caul 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.

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Rep. Waters moved that Reps. Dennis and Gieleghem be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4502, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 180 Yeas--107

Accavitti Gillard Middaugh Sheltrown

Acciavatti Gleason Milosch Shulman

Adamini Hager Minore Smith

Amos Hardman Moolenaar Spade

Anderson Hart Mortimer Stahl

Bieda Hood Murphy Stakoe

Bisbee Hoogendyk Newell Stallworth

Bradstreet Hopgood Nitz Steil

Brandenburg Howell Nofs Stewart

Brown Huizenga O'Neil Tabor

Byrum Hummel Paletko Taub

Casperson Hune Palmer Tobocman

Caswell Hunter Palsrok Vagnozzi

Caul Jamnick Pappageorge Van Regenmorter

Cheeks Johnson, Rick Pastor Vander Veen

Clack Johnson, Ruth Phillips Voorhees

Condino Julian Plakas Walker

DeRoche Koetje Pumford Ward

DeRossett Kolb Reeves Waters

Drolet Kooiman Richardville Wenke

Ehardt LaJoy Rivet Whitmer

Elkins LaSata Robertson Williams

Emmons Law Rocca Wojno

Farhat Lipsey Sak Woodward

Farrah McConico Shackleton Woronchak

Gaffney Meisner Shaffer Zelenko

Garfield Meyer 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. Waters, Anderson, Pappageorge, Kolb, Jamnick, Richardville, Newell, Gaffney, Hopgood, Law, Brandenburg, DeRoche, Hune, Gleason, Caswell, Shaffer, Ward, Emmons and Stahl were named co-sponsors of the bill.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4232, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2002 PA 725.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Koetje 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. 4232, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 531 (MCL 436.1531), as amended by 2002 PA 725.

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

Roll Call No. 181 Yeas--99

Accavitti Gieleghem Meisner Shaffer

Acciavatti Gillard Meyer Sheen

Adamini Gleason Middaugh Sheltrown

Amos Hager Milosch Shulman

Anderson Hart Minore Smith

Bisbee Hood Moolenaar Spade

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Mortimer Stakoe

Brown Hopgood Murphy Stallworth

Byrum Howell Newell Steil

Casperson Huizenga Nitz Stewart

Caswell Hummel O'Neil Tabor

Caul Hune Paletko Taub

Cheeks Hunter Palmer Tobocman

Clack Jamnick Palsrok Vagnozzi

Condino Johnson, Rick Pappageorge Walker

DeRoche Johnson, Ruth Pastor Ward

DeRossett Julian Phillips Waters

Drolet Koetje Plakas Wenke

Ehardt Kolb Pumford Whitmer

Elkins Kooiman Richardville Williams

Emmons LaJoy Rivet Wojno

Farhat LaSata Robertson Woodward

Farrah Law Rocca Woronchak

Gaffney Lipsey Sak Zelenko

Garfield McConico Shackleton

Nays--6

Bieda Nofs Stahl Van Regenmorter

Bradstreet Reeves

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. 4326, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 55 and 59 (MCL 24.255 and 24.259), as amended by 1999 PA 262.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Ward 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. 4326, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 55 and 59 (MCL 24.255 and 24.259), as amended by 1999 PA 262.

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

Roll Call No. 182 Yeas--101

Accavitti Gieleghem Meisner Sheen

Acciavatti Gillard Meyer Sheltrown

Adamini Gleason Middaugh Shulman

Amos Hager Milosch Smith

Anderson Hardman Moolenaar Spade

Bieda Hart Mortimer Stahl

Bisbee Hood Murphy Stakoe

Bradstreet Hoogendyk Newell Stallworth

Brandenburg Hopgood Nitz Steil

Brown Howell Nofs Stewart

Byrum Huizenga O'Neil Tabor

Casperson Hummel Palmer Taub

Caswell Hune Palsrok Tobocman

Caul Hunter Pappageorge Vagnozzi

Cheeks Johnson, Rick Pastor Van Regenmorter

Dennis Johnson, Ruth Phillips Vander Veen

DeRoche Julian Plakas Voorhees

DeRossett Koetje Reeves Walker

Drolet Kolb Richardville Ward

Ehardt Kooiman Rivet Waters

Elkins LaJoy Robertson Wenke

Emmons LaSata Rocca Williams

Farhat Law Sak Wojno

Farrah Lipsey Shackleton Woodward

Gaffney McConico Shaffer Woronchak

Garfield

Nays--7

Clack Jamnick Paletko Zelenko

Condino Minore Whitmer

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.

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Rep. Zelenko, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on final passage of HB 4326 because I feel that members of the Legislature should still receive one printed copy of the annual supplement per year."

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Rep. Daniels entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Palmer, Chair, reported

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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Palmer, Hummel, Meyer, Bradstreet, Hart, Tabor, Voorhees, Vander Veen, Nofs, Stahl, Gieleghem, Vagnozzi and Spade

Nays: Reps. Smith, Hopgood and Clack

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 3:50 p.m.

Present: Reps. Palmer, Hummel, Meyer, Bradstreet, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Tabor, Voorhees, Vander Veen, Nofs, Stahl, Gieleghem, Vagnozzi, Spade, Smith, Hopgood and Clack

Absent: Reps. Hager and Meisner

Excused: Reps. Hager and Meisner

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Julian, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4361, 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 416d.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Julian, Hune, Ehardt, Hummel, Garfield, Robertson, Sheen, Daniels, Woodward, Anderson, Wojno, Hood and Gillard

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Julian, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4362, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406l.

The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Julian, Hune, Ehardt, Hummel, Garfield, Robertson, Sheen, Daniels, Woodward, Anderson, Wojno, Hood and Gillard

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Julian, Hune, Ehardt, Hummel, Garfield, Robertson, Sheen, Daniels, Woodward, Anderson, Wojno, Hood and Gillard

Absent: Reps. Bisbee and Middaugh

Excused: Reps. Bisbee and Middaugh

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

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

Absent: Reps. Stakoe and Zelenko

Excused: Reps. Stakoe and Zelenko

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Ruth Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Land Use and Environment, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at 10:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Ruth Johnson, LaJoy, Brandenburg, Milosch, Nitz, Farrah, Dennis and Law

Absent: Reps. DeRossett, Ward and Gieleghem

Excused: Reps. DeRossett, Ward and Gieleghem

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, Thursday, May 22:

Senate Bill Nos. 508 510 511 512 513

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, May 23:

Senate Bill Nos. 514 515 516 517 518

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, May 28:

House Bill Nos. 4751 4752 4753 4754 4755 4756 4757 4758 4759 4760 4761 4762 4763 4764

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, May 28:

Senate Bill Nos. 234 236 237 238 460

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Auditor General were received and read:

May 22, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Financial Audit

Including the Provisions of the

Single Audit Act of the

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

(A Component Unit of the State of Michigan)

October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002

May 23, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Financial Audit

Including the Provisions of the

Single Audit Act of the

Department of Management and Budget

October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2002

May 23, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance Audit of the

Office of Services to the Aging

Department of Community Health

May 2003

May 23, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance Audit of

Selected Community Colleges' Reporting of

Activities Classification Structure Data

May 2003

May 27, 2003

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance Audit of the

Office of Field Services

Department of Education

May 2003

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The communications were referred to the Clerk and the accompanying reports referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following communication from the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Michigan Works! Agency was received and read:

May 22, 2003

Enclosed are copies of the revised Youth Plan and Comprehensive Adult Plan for the Workforce Investment Act (W.I.A.), as developed by the Workforce Development Board and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Michigan Works! service delivery area.

Comments regarding the plans are to be directed in writing to the Workforce Development Board and Chief Elected Officials, in care of Michigan Works! at the Calhoun Intermediate School District, 17111 "G" Drive North, Marshall, MI 49068. If you have any questions, please contact our Michigan Works! Workforce Development Team at 269-789-2409.

Yours truly,

Elaine Furu-Baker

Director of Workforce Development

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

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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.

Rep. Richardville moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 3, at 1:00 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Elkins, Sak, Gillard, Meisner, Murphy, Sheltrown, Byrum, Gaffney, Tobocman, Caul, Anderson, Pumford, McConico, Hune, LaJoy, Condino, Bieda, Moolenaar, Plakas, Richardville, Gleason, Garfield, Milosch, Casperson, Ward, Brown, Farhat, Farrah, Jamnick, Kolb, Law, Lipsey, Minore, Reeves, Rivet, Shackleton, Stallworth, Waters and Zelenko offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 70.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make all games of chance conducted by 501(c) organizations tax exempt.

Whereas, Charitable, philanthropic, and mutually beneficial organizations operating as tax exempt entities under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code contribute to our society in many ways. These groups enrich community life, encourage high standards of citizenship, and meet needs beyond governmental responsibility. State and federal tax policies help to foster this component of our national character; and

Whereas, The Internal Revenue Code provides tax exemptions for groups commonly referred to as "501(c) organizations" for a variety of activities, including proceeds from bingo games that meet set standards. This fund-raising tool is a revenue lifeblood for many groups. However, other types of games of chance are not tax exempt. This inconsistency is harmful. Since many of these types of organizations do not realize that some games of chance are not exempt, the organizations may be unknowingly breaking the law. Considerable confusion can surround the reporting requirements even for groups that understand the law and are trying to comply; and

Whereas, Most importantly, groups committed to service within our society use games of chance as a major source of financial support to enable them to carry out worthwhile projects. This service should be encouraged as much as possible and not restricted by nuances of the Internal Revenue Code. The more clarity brought to the often baffling provisions regarding tax exempt groups, the better for society; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make all games of chance conducted by 501(c) organizations tax exempt. We urge that this exemption be made retroactive; 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 resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Bieda, Adamini, Amos, Brown, Caswell, Cheeks, Condino, Dennis, Elkins, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Hager, Huizenga, Jamnick, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Koetje, Kolb, LaJoy, Lipsey, Minore, Murphy, Nitz, Pastor, Phillips, Plakas, Richardville, Rivet, Rocca, Shackleton, Shulman, Spade, Stahl, Stakoe, Stallworth, Taub, Vagnozzi, Voorhees, Waters, Zelenko and Pappageorge offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 71.

A resolution to express our condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the May 12, 2003 attacks in Saudi Arabia.

Whereas, On Monday night, May 12, 2003, four apparently coordinated terrorist attacks struck Western targets in Saudi Arabia. The terrorists used vehicles packed with explosives in attacks on three housing compounds where Americans and other Westerners live; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan and members of the Michigan House of Representatives stand with our fellow citizens across the United States of America in expressing our outrage at the barbaric attacks in Saudi Arabia, we extend our sympathies to the families and friends of those who died in these attacks; and

Whereas, The 9/11/01 attacks here in the United States are still not forgotten by the people of Michigan. The vivid images of individuals being carried from the rubble of the fallen buildings strengthens our resolve to track down the killers whose twisted views of the world led them to believe that the death of innocent men, women, and children could advance their cause. Those who committed such heinous acts must be brought to justice; and

Whereas, Just as the people of Saudi Arabia are doing, we in Michigan now too hug our children just a little more tightly as we put them to bed at night. We hope the outpouring of grief and support that Michiganians have extended to the families who lost loved ones in these Saudi Arabia attacks will in some small measure comfort them during this tragedy. Let them know of our prayers and support; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body send our condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the May 12, 2003 attacks in Saudi Arabia. May they know of our deepest sympathy and support in bringing the individuals involved in these cowardly attacks to justice; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the United States Secretary of State and the United States Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Richardville moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to include funding for the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services in the National Defense Authorization Act and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2004.

Whereas, For over a century, the American Red Cross has served as a link between the people of the United States and their Armed Forces; and

Whereas, Under its Congressional Charter of 1905, the American Red Cross is entrusted to deliver emergency messages to members of the Armed Forces and their families; and

Whereas, Military commanders around the world rely on the Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) to verify the need to approve leave for military personnel, and to provide financial support to enable them to return home when necessary; and

Whereas, In order to meet the Department of Defense requirements for emergency leave verification, Red Cross AFES is on call every hour of every day and night for 13 million service members and their families; and

Whereas, The Red Cross AFES program maintains a global emergency communications network supported by 392 employees and 28,000 volunteers located in 961 chapters across the nation, on 108 military installations around the world, and at two AFES Centers located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Falls Church, Virginia; and

Whereas, Michigan's 26 Red Cross chapters and its work on three installations provided emergency communications assistance to 6,238 military personnel and their families in Fiscal Year 2002. Since last July, the American Red Cross in Michigan has seen a 43% increase in the number of military cases served over last year; and

Whereas, Operation Enduring Freedom, the war on terrorism, and the Iraq conflict have placed increased demands on this vital program. The Red Cross and Congress can no longer rely on charitable contributions from the American public to support this required service, especially during the current economic downturn; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representative concurring), That we memorialize Congress to include funding for the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services in the National Defense Authorization Act and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2004 to help fund costs associated with AFES emergency communications and staff mobilization and deployment. We also support the inclusion of AFES funding in the Department of Defense budget request starting in fiscal year 2005; and be it further

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

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

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Pastor, LaJoy, Brandenburg, Nofs, Farhat, Casperson and Amos introduced

House Bill No. 4765, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 1513e.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Reps. Pastor, LaJoy, Brandenburg, Nofs, Farhat, Casperson and Amos introduced

House Bill No. 4766, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20144a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.

Rep. Ward introduced

House Bill No. 4767, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 495, 500a, and 759 (MCL 168.495, 168.500a, and 168.759), sections 495 and 500a as amended by 1995 PA 87 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.

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

Reps. Hart, Lipsey, Voorhees and Vander Veen introduced

House Bill No. 4768, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.712), as amended by 1998 PA 113.