No. 103

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

93rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 15, 2005.

10:00a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.

Pursuant to rule 1.205, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01a.m.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

House Bill No.5026, entitled

A bill to regulate warranties on motor vehicle protection products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

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

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Stamas, Leland, Olshove and Clark-Coleman

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

House Bill No.5332, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section2024b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Michael D. Bishop

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Bishop, Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Stamas, Leland, Olshove and Clark-Coleman

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bishop (C), Van Woerkom, Sanborn, Stamas, Leland, Olshove and Clark-Coleman

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No.795, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2885.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Beverly S. Hammerstrom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Patterson, George and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy reported

House Bill No.5046, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20927 (MCL 333.20927), as added by 1990 PA 179.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Beverly S. Hammerstrom

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Patterson, George and Jacobs

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 1:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Hammerstrom (C), Patterson, George and Jacobs

Excused: Senator Bernero

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Gilbert, Jelinek and Brater

Excused: Senator Thomas

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Johnson (C), George, Cropsey, Goschka, Hardiman, Prusi, Clarke and Cherry

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 10, 2005, at 3:20p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Patterson, Van Woerkom, Brater and Basham

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittee -

History, Arts, and Libraries - Wednesday, November 30, 3:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0793)

Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Thursday, November 17, 12:30p.m., Room 929, South Tower, Anderson House Office Building (373-0575)

Michigan Capitol Committee - Tuesday, November 29, 3:00p.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-0289)

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate