No. 48
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
92nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 21, 2003.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Allen--present | Emerson--present | Olshove--present |
| Barcia--present | Garcia--present | Patterson--present |
| Basham--present | George--present | Prusi--present |
| Bernero--present | Gilbert--present | Sanborn--present |
| Birkholz--present | Goschka--present | Schauer--present |
| Bishop--present | Hammerstrom--present | Scott--present |
| Brater--present | Hardiman--present | Sikkema--present |
| Brown--present | Jacobs--present | Stamas--present |
| Cassis--present | Jelinek--present | Switalski--present |
| Cherry--present | Johnson--excused | Thomas--present |
| Clark-Coleman--present | Kuipers--present | Toy--present |
| Clarke--present | Leland--present | Van Woerkom--present |
Cropsey--present McManus--present
Senator Beverly S. Hammerstrom of the 17th District offered the following invocation:
Lord God, our Heavenly Father, be with each of us in the chamber this morning and throughout the day as we work for the betterment of the lives of the people of this state. Provide us the wisdom necessary to make wise decisions that are pleasing to You. And, Lord, we ask that You watch over all of the citizens of our wonderful country as we return to the stage of heightened alert, and protect them from harm. Guide our President and those who may be called upon to act in the case of a terrorist event. We ask this in Thy holy name. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators George and Jacobs entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Schauer moved that Senators Barcia, Thomas and Bernero be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Garcia be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that Senator Johnson be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rules be suspended and that the following appointment, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the order of Messages from the Governor for consideration today:
Manager, State Exposition and Fairgrounds Office
Mr. John Hertel, 28305 Thirty Mile Road, Lenox Township, Michigan 48050, county of Macomb, appointed to a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 20:
House Bill Nos. 4172 4272
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 20, for her approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 180 at 4:27 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 397 at 4:29 p.m.
Messages from the Governor
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 195
The motion prevailed.
Senators Thomas, Garcia, Barcia and Bernero entered the Senate Chamber.
Manager, State Exposition and Fairgrounds Office
Mr. John Hertel, 28305 Thirty Mile Road, Lenox Township, Michigan 48050, county of Macomb, appointed to a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
The question being on advising and consenting to the said appointment to office,
The Senate advised and consented to the said appointment to office, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 128 Yeas--36
| Allen | Clark-Coleman | Hardiman | Sanborn |
| Barcia | Clarke | Jacobs | Schauer |
| Bernero | Cropsey | Jelinek | Scott |
| Birkholz | Emerson | Kuipers | Sikkema |
| Bishop | Garcia | Leland | Stamas |
| Brater | George | McManus | Switalski |
| Brown | Gilbert | Olshove | Thomas |
| Cassis | Goschka | Patterson | Toy |
| Cherry | Hammerstrom | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
Nays--1
Basham
Excused--1
Johnson
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
May 20, 2003
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office under Section 29 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963:
Civil Rights Commission
Mohammed Abdrabboh, 22640 Law Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, county of Wayne, appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Yahya Mossa-Basha, for a term commencing on May 20, 2003, and expiring on December 31, 2003.
May 20, 2003
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2000-4:
Commissioner of Financial and Insurance Services
Linda Ann Davis Watters, 3 Bradford Court, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, county of Wayne, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Frank M. Fitzgerald, for a term expiring on April 3, 2004.
May 20, 2003
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments to state office under Section 76503 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act of 1994, PA 451, MCL 324.76503:
Mackinac Island State Park Commission
The Honorable Frank J. Kelley, 101 South Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933, county of Ingham,
reappointed for a term commencing on May 20, 2003, and expiring on April 12, 2009.
Ms. Karen L. Karam, 16803 31 Mile Road, Ray, Michigan 48096, county of Macomb, succeeding Mr. Stephen P. Vogel of Detroit, for a term commencing on May 20, 2003, and expiring on April 12, 2009.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senator Hammerstrom moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 239
Senate Bill No. 395
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 117, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2001 PA 19.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 38, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect September 1, 2003." and renumbering the remaining enacting section.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 118, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 215 (MCL 750.215), as amended by 2002 PA 672.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 150, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 78106, 78108, 78110, 78115, and 79112 (MCL 324.78106, 324.78108, 324.78110, 324.78115, and 324.79112), sections 78106, 78108, and 79112 as added by 1995 PA 58 and section 78110 as amended and section 78115 as added by 1998 PA 210.
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.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4238
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 622 (MCL 257.622), as amended by 1991 PA 168.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Cropsey moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Kuipers as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 106, entitled
A bill to designate an official state symbol for clean water in this state.
Senate Bill No. 314, entitled
A bill to allow the state to amend certain deeds.
House Bill No. 4285, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 4 (MCL 38.1304), as amended by 2002 PA 94, and by adding section 92.
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. 121, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of the state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 205.3), as amended by 2002 PA 657.
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
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 622 (MCL 257.622), as amended by 1991 PA 168.
(This bill was read a third time earlier today and consideration postponed. See p. 620.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Basham offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "totaling" by striking out "$1,000.00" and inserting "$750.00".
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 129 Yeas--37
| Allen | Clark-Coleman | Hardiman | Sanborn |
| Barcia | Clarke | Jacobs | Schauer |
| Basham | Cropsey | Jelinek | Scott |
| Bernero | Emerson | Kuipers | Sikkema |
| Birkholz | Garcia | Leland | Stamas |
| Bishop | George | McManus | Switalski |
| Brater | Gilbert | Olshove | Thomas |
| Brown | Goschka | Patterson | Toy |
| Cassis | Hammerstrom | Prusi | Van Woerkom |
Cherry
Nays--0
Excused--1
Johnson
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 90
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Clark-Coleman, Cassis, Allen, George, Patterson, Sanborn, Cropsey, Gilbert, Sikkema, Van Woerkom, Hammerstrom, Garcia, McManus, Jelinek, Hardiman, Clarke, Switalski, Jacobs, Thomas, Prusi, Cherry, Brater, Schauer, Leland, Olshove, Stamas, Brown, Toy, Basham, Bishop, Emerson and Bernero offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 90.
A resolution to honor Ford Motor Company as it celebrates its 100th Anniversary.
Whereas, It is a great pleasure for members of the Michigan Senate to join in commemorating the centennial of Ford Motor Company. On June 16, 2003, Ford Motor Company will celebrate 100 years of doing business in the United States; and
Whereas, In 1903, Henry Ford submitted incorporation papers in Lansing to launch the Ford Motor Company. The Ford family has remained actively involved in running the company throughout the entire 100-year history. The operation started in a leased, small converted wagon factory on a spur of the Michigan Central Railroad in Detroit, and nowhere has Ford had more impact than in Dearborn, home of the company's world headquarters; and
Whereas, The manufacturing giant's growth has been phenomenal. Ford Motor Company is one of the largest companies in the world and provides employment to 354,431 people around the globe. Ford was one of the first major corporations to establish worldwide operations. Henry Ford believed that the company should, "build them where [we] sell them," and today, Ford has manufacturing facilities in 25 markets worldwide. In the United States, it provides seven indirect jobs for every direct position at Ford, both inside and outside of the automotive industry; and
Whereas, Few companies have had a greater impact on the lives of people around the world than Ford Motor Company. Ford revolutionized 20th century manufacturing with the large-scale application of the moving assembly line and has been a global leader in providing affordable mobility for the world's citizens; and
Whereas, Ford has an outstanding reputation for its treatment of workers. They surprised the world in 1914 by setting Ford's minimum wage at $5 for an 8-hour day, which replaced the prior $2.34 wage for a 9-hour day. Today, the benefits that they provide to employees still serve as a model to other corporations; and
Whereas, Ford Motor Company has championed another great tradition during its first century--that of community involvement. In addition to its economic contribution of jobs, tax revenues, and foreign exchange earnings, Ford is a strong corporate citizen in the locations where it operates. Ford supports education, the arts and humanities, environmental and automotive safety initiatives, and more throughout the world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we are proud to have such an outstanding business call our state home, and we commemorate Ford Motor Company's 100 years of business leadership and dedication to its employees. May Ford Motor Company continue to be a global leader in the automobile industry; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Ford Motor Company as evidence of our warmest congratulations.
Senator Birkholz was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senators Olshove, Switalski and Sanborn offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 91.
A resolution designating Lake St. Clair as the "Heart of the Great Lakes."
Whereas, The Great Lakes are an irreplaceable natural resource with approximately one-fifth of the world's fresh water supply; and
Whereas, Lake St. Clair as part of the Great Lakes system is a vitally important resource to Michigan and ultimately to the United States and Canada; and
Whereas, Lake St. Clair supplies drinking water and is a recreational resource for fishing and boating to millions of residents of Michigan, Canada, and the Walpole Island First Nation; and
Whereas, Despite environmental gains having been made in recent years, much needed attention is necessary to focus on what is often described as the "forgotten lake." By naming Lake St. Clair as the "Heart of the Great Lakes," we recognize the need to secure additional funding to deal with its unique host of environmental and ecological problems, and most important, recognize it as an invaluable resource to the entire United States and Canada; and
Whereas, The counties of Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair have established county water quality boards to facilitate the local initiatives to address the environmental impairments in Lake St. Clair; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby designate Lake St. Clair as the "Heart of the Great Lakes" and that aggressive actions be taken at all levels of government to accelerate efforts to restore, protect, and preserve Lake St. Clair as a vital natural and economic resource.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Clarke, Jacobs, Schauer and Cropsey were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5.
A concurrent resolution calling for the creation of a Great Lakes Legislative Caucus.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 11, p. 121.)
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the concurrent resolution as follows:
A concurrent resolution calling for the creation of a Great Lakes legislative caucus.
Whereas, The challenges facing the Great Lakes can only be met successfully through a well-coordinated and systematic approach. Issues as diverse as aquatic nuisance species, pollution, water levels, and water diversions and consumptive uses will be addressed in the coming years by dozens of laws and regulations in each of the Great Lakes states and provinces; and
Whereas, Legislation impacting the Great Lakes will be far more effective if it is based on information developed and shared by policymakers from the entire Great Lakes region. An organization to bring key Great Lakes lawmakers together regularly to share knowledge and hear other perspectives would be invaluable in improving the impact and uniformity of practices established in statute; and
Whereas, Regular meetings of legislative leaders from each of the Great Lakes states and provinces will bring many benefits. Regularly exchanging information can bring immediacy to the work of dealing with Great Lakes issues. The current practice of legislative bodies relying primarily on regional forums can be supplemented significantly through a legislative caucus working directly with experts to develop model legislation. Clearly, there will be a stronger sense of urgency brought to Great Lakes issues by a Great Lakes legislative caucus than is sometimes the case now; and
Whereas, Another benefit of a Great Lakes legislative caucus will be a more unified and stronger voice on specific issues. This can only help in articulating the unique situations facing the Great Lakes basin; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we call for the creation of a Great Lakes legislative caucus. We call on the legislatures of Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin and the legislative bodies of Ontario and Quebec to join us in developing this vehicle to address the many Great Lakes issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the leadership of each of the legislative bodies of the Great Lakes states and provinces, the Great Lakes Commission, the International Joint Commission, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Council of State Governments, and the members of the congressional delegations from the Great Lakes states.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution as substituted (H-1) and named Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Adamini, Amos, Bieda, Brown, Dennis, DeRossett, Ehardt, Elkins, Emmons, Garfield, Gieleghem, Gillard, Gleason, Hager, Hoogendyk, Huizenga, Jamnick, Kooiman, LaJoy, Lipsey, Middaugh, Murphy, Nofs, Palmer, Palsrok, Sak, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Stahl, Tabor, Vander Veen, Voorhees and Walker as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the concurrent resolution was laid over one day.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
A concurrent resolution to urge the International Joint Commission to maintain its vigilance in opposing diversion of Great Lakes water and to support the prompt resolution of all issues related to the finalization of Annex 2001.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 11, p. 121.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Adamini, Amos, Bieda, Brown, DeRossett, Ehardt, Elkins, Emmons, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Hager, Hoogendyk, Huizenga, Jamnick, Koetje, Kooiman, LaJoy, Lipsey, Middaugh, Murphy, Nofs, Palsrok, Pappageorge, Pastor, Richardville, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Stahl, Tabor, Vander Veen, Voorhees and Walker as co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Sikkema moved that he be permitted to submit a statement in writing for inclusion in a subsequent Journal.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Sanborn, Toy, Gilbert and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 508, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2002 PA 278.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Gilbert, Hammerstrom, Patterson, Garcia, Goschka, Switalski, Sikkema, Kuipers and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 509, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 732a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Leland introduced
Senate Bill No. 510, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 3118 and 3119 (MCL 324.3118 and 324.3119), section 3118 as amended by 1999 PA 35 and section 3119 as amended by 1999 PA 106.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Gilbert, Hammerstrom, Patterson, Toy and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 511, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 160c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Toy and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 512, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled "Prepaid funeral contract funding act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 (MCL 328.211, 328.213, 328.214, 328.215, 328.216, 328.217, 328.218, 328.219, 328.220, 328.221, 328.222, 328.223, 328.224, 328.225, 328.226, 328.228, 328.229, 328.230, 328.231, 328.232, 328.233, and 328.234), section 19 as amended by 2002 PA 325, and by adding sections 12a and 12b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Toy introduced
Senate Bill No. 513, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled "Prepaid funeral contract funding act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24 (MCL 328.211, 328.213, 328.214, 328.215, 328.216, 328.217, 328.218, 328.219, 328.220, 328.221, 328.222, 328.223, 328.224, 328.225, 328.226, 328.228, 328.229, 328.230, 328.231, 328.232, 328.233, and 328.234), section 19 as amended by 2002 PA 325, and by adding sections 12a and 12b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
House Bill No. 4172, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5129 (MCL 333.5129), as amended by 1995 PA 253.
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 Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4272, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20188; 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 Health Policy.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Government Operations reported the following nomination to office:
Manager, State Exposition and Fairgrounds Office
John Hertel, 28305 Thirty Mile Road, Lenox Township, Michigan 48050, appointed to a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
With the recommendation that the Senate advise and consent to the said nomination.
Kenneth R. Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Cassis, Jacobs and Thomas
Nays: None
The nomination was placed on the order of Messages from the Governor.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 1:06 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (formerly Michigan National Tower)
Present: Senators Sikkema (C), Hammerstrom, Allen, Cassis, Emerson, Jacobs and Thomas
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 12:10 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Jelinek and Barcia
Excused: Senators Johnson and Cherry
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Judiciary and Corrections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Cropsey (C), Garcia, Switalski and Prusi
Excused: Senator Brown
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce and Labor submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Room 426, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Kuipers, McManus, Schauer and Olshove
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Patterson, Van Woerkom, Brater and Basham
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism - Thursday, May 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture - Thursday, May 29, 11:00 a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5932)
Community Colleges - Wednesday, May 28, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Environmental Quality Department - Wednesdays, May 28 and June 4, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Higher Education - Friday, May 30, 10:00 a.m., Alma College, Tyler-Van Dusen Student Center, Jones Auditorium, 614 West Superior Street, Alma (373-1760)
Judiciary and Corrections - Tuesday, May 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-3760)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Thursdays, May 22, May 29, and June 5, 1:00 p.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Natural Resources Department - Tuesdays, May 27 and June 3, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, May 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2417)
Education - Thursday, May 22, 2:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Families and Human Services - Thursday, May 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1801)
Health Policy - Wednesday, May 28, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (formerly Michigan National Tower) (373-3543)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Wednesday, May 28, 3:00 p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building (373-0575)
Local, Urban and State Affairs - Thursday, May 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Thursday, May 22, 8:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-3447)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs and House Land Use and Environment - Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., Meads Mill Middle School, Rondel Media Center, 16700 Franklin Road, Northville; and Tuesday, June 3, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (formerly Michigan National Tower) (373-3447)
Senator Hammerstrom moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 22, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate