No. 14
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
93rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 24, 2005.
10:30 a.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 Emmons--present Leland--present Robertson--present
Acciavatti--excused Espinoza--present Lemmons, III--present Rocca--present
Adamini--present Farhat--present Lemmons, Jr.--present Sak--present
Amos--present Farrah--present Lipsey--present Schuitmaker--present
Anderson--present Gaffney--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present
Angerer--present Garfield--present Mayes--present Sheen--present
Ball--present Gillard--present McConico--present Sheltrown--present
Baxter--present Gleason--present McDowell--present Smith, Alma--present
Bennett--present Gonzales--present Meisner--present Smith, Virgil--present
Bieda--present Gosselin--present Meyer--present Spade--present
Booher--present Green--present Miller--present Stahl--present
Brandenburg--excused Hansen--present Moolenaar--present Stakoe--present
Brown--present Hildenbrand--present Moore--present Steil--present
Byrnes--present Hood--excused Mortimer--present Stewart--present
Byrum--present Hoogendyk--present Murphy--present Taub--present
Casperson--present Hopgood--present Newell--present Tobocman--present
Caswell--present Huizenga--excused Nitz--present Vagnozzi--present
Caul--present Hummel--present Nofs--present Van Regenmorter--present
Cheeks--present Hune--present Palmer--present Vander Veen--present
Clack--present Hunter--present Palsrok--present Walker--present
Clemente--present Jones--present Pastor--present Ward--present
Condino--present Kahn--present Pavlov--present Waters--present
Cushingberry--present Kehrl--present Pearce--present Wenke--present
DeRoche--present Kolb--present Phillips--excused Whitmer--present
Dillon--present Kooiman--present Plakas--present Williams--present
Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present Wojno--present
Drolet--excused Law, David--present Proos--present Zelenko--present
Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Rich Brown, from the 110th District, offered the following invocation:
"Dear God, thank You for this day. Thank You for our families and friends. Please watch over them and keep them safe. Thank You for the citizens of this great state who have entrusted each of us with the responsibility of doing what is right and just. Thank You for the men and women of our armed services, our emergency medical providers and law enforcement officers. Be with them as they serve our communities, our great country and the world. And, thank You for allowing each of us to serve the state of Michigan. Guide us so we may serve with integrity, compassion and understanding. We ask this in Your name. Amen."
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Rep. Miller moved that Reps. Hood and Phillips be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Palmer moved that Reps. Acciavatti, Brandenburg, Drolet and Huizenga be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4012, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending sections 4 and 16 (MCL 125.2154 and 125.2166), section 4 as amended by 2000 PA 248.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 17 Yeas--103
Accavitti Espinoza Lemmons, Jr. Sak
Adamini Farhat Lipsey Schuitmaker
Amos Farrah Marleau Shaffer
Anderson Gaffney Mayes Sheen
Angerer Garfield McConico Sheltrown
Ball Gillard McDowell Smith, Alma
Baxter Gleason Meisner Smith, Virgil
Bennett Gonzales Meyer Spade
Bieda Gosselin Miller Stahl
Booher Hansen Moolenaar Stakoe
Brown Hildenbrand Moore Steil
Byrnes Hoogendyk Mortimer Stewart
Byrum Hopgood Murphy Taub
Casperson Hummel Newell Tobocman
Caswell Hune Nitz Vagnozzi
Caul Hunter Nofs Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Jones Palmer Vander Veen
Clack Kahn Palsrok Walker
Clemente Kehrl Pastor Ward
Condino Kolb Pavlov Waters
Cushingberry Kooiman Pearce Wenke
DeRoche LaJoy Plakas Whitmer
Dillon Law, David Polidori Williams
Donigan Law, Kathleen Proos Wojno
Elsenheimer Leland Robertson Zelenko
Emmons Lemmons, III Rocca
Nays--1
Green
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Amos, Ball, DeRoche, Elsenheimer, Gillard, Hune, Kahn, David Law, McConico, Moolenaar, Moore, Sak, Stahl, Taub and Ward were named co-sponsors of the bill.
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Rep. Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against these bills because they go against the grain of government efficiency and reducing mandates. Cities have been hit hard by revenue sharing cuts and have been forced to make major cuts to necessities like police and fire services. Given our current budget situation, even minor cost increases to cities could be a burden to already cash strapped budgets. I realize the additional cost of certified mail service is minimal. However, as we face the possibility of additional cuts to local governments, this measure is counterintuitive."
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Waters moved that Rep. Cushingberry be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled "The tax increment finance authority act," by amending sections 3 and 17 (MCL 125.1803 and 125.1817), section 3 as amended by 1983 PA 148.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 18 Yeas--102
Accavitti Farhat Lipsey Sak
Adamini Farrah Marleau Schuitmaker
Amos Gaffney Mayes Shaffer
Anderson Garfield McConico Sheen
Angerer Gillard McDowell Sheltrown
Ball Gleason Meisner Smith, Alma
Baxter Gonzales Meyer Smith, Virgil
Bennett Gosselin Miller Spade
Bieda Hansen Moolenaar Stahl
Booher Hildenbrand Moore Stakoe
Brown Hoogendyk Mortimer Steil
Byrnes Hopgood Murphy Stewart
Byrum Hummel Newell Taub
Casperson Hune Nitz Tobocman
Caswell Hunter Nofs Vagnozzi
Caul Jones Palmer Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Kahn Palsrok Vander Veen
Clack Kehrl Pastor Walker
Clemente Kolb Pavlov Ward
Condino Kooiman Pearce Waters
DeRoche LaJoy Plakas Wenke
Dillon Law, David Polidori Whitmer
Donigan Law, Kathleen Proos Williams
Elsenheimer Leland Robertson Wojno
Emmons Lemmons, III Rocca Zelenko
Espinoza Lemmons, Jr.
Nays--1
Green
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Amos, Ball, Byrum, Cheeks, Clemente, DeRoche, Dillon, Elsenheimer, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Hune, Hunter, Kahn, David Law, Leland, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Mayes, McConico, McDowell, Moolenaar, Moore, Nofs, Plakas, Polidori, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Stahl, Stewart, Taub, Ward, Wenke and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.
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Rep. Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against these bills because they go against the grain of government efficiency and reducing mandates. Cities have been hit hard by revenue sharing cuts and have been forced to make major cuts to necessities like police and fire services. Given our current budget situation, even minor cost increases to cities could be a burden to already cash strapped budgets. I realize the additional cost of certified mail service is minimal. However, as we face the possibility of additional cuts to local governments, this measure is counterintuitive."
House Bill No. 4318, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," by amending sections 3 and 18 (MCL 125.1653 and 125.1668), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 521.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 19 Yeas--102
Accavitti Farhat Lipsey Sak
Adamini Farrah Marleau Schuitmaker
Amos Gaffney Mayes Shaffer
Anderson Garfield McConico Sheen
Angerer Gillard McDowell Sheltrown
Ball Gleason Meisner Smith, Alma
Baxter Gonzales Meyer Smith, Virgil
Bennett Gosselin Miller Spade
Bieda Hansen Moolenaar Stahl
Booher Hildenbrand Moore Stakoe
Brown Hoogendyk Mortimer Steil
Byrnes Hopgood Murphy Stewart
Byrum Hummel Newell Taub
Casperson Hune Nitz Tobocman
Caswell Hunter Nofs Vagnozzi
Caul Jones Palmer Van Regenmorter
Cheeks Kahn Palsrok Vander Veen
Clack Kehrl Pastor Walker
Clemente Kolb Pavlov Ward
Condino Kooiman Pearce Waters
DeRoche LaJoy Plakas Wenke
Dillon Law, David Polidori Whitmer
Donigan Law, Kathleen Proos Williams
Elsenheimer Leland Robertson Wojno
Emmons Lemmons, III Rocca Zelenko
Espinoza Lemmons, Jr.
Nays--1
Green
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Amos, Byrum, Cheeks, Clemente, DeRoche, Dillon, Elsenheimer, Espinoza, Farrah, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Hunter, Jones, Kehrl, David Law, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Mayes, McConico, McDowell, Moolenaar, Moore, Murphy, Nofs, Plakas, Polidori, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Stahl, Stewart, Taub, Tobocman, Ward and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.
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Rep. Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against these bills because they go against the grain of government efficiency and reducing mandates. Cities have been hit hard by revenue sharing cuts and have been forced to make major cuts to necessities like police and fire services. Given our current budget situation, even minor cost increases to cities could be a burden to already cash strapped budgets. I realize the additional cost of certified mail service is minimal. However, as we face the possibility of additional cuts to local governments, this measure is counterintuitive."
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 46.415), as amended by 1980 PA 187.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 20 Yeas--67
Accavitti Gosselin Marleau Shaffer
Amos Green Mayes Sheen
Ball Hansen McConico Smith, Alma
Baxter Hildenbrand Meyer Smith, Virgil
Booher Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stahl
Brown Hopgood Moore Stakoe
Casperson Hunter Newell Steil
Caul Jones Nitz Stewart
Cheeks Kahn Nofs Taub
DeRoche Kolb Palmer Tobocman
Elsenheimer Kooiman Pastor Van Regenmorter
Emmons LaJoy Pavlov Vander Veen
Farhat Law, David Pearce Walker
Farrah Leland Proos Ward
Gaffney Lemmons, III Robertson Waters
Garfield Lemmons, Jr. Sak Wenke
Gonzales Lipsey Schuitmaker
Nays--36
Adamini Clemente Kehrl Polidori
Anderson Condino Law, Kathleen Rocca
Angerer Dillon McDowell Sheltrown
Bennett Donigan Meisner Spade
Bieda Espinoza Miller Vagnozzi
Byrnes Gillard Mortimer Whitmer
Byrum Gleason Murphy Williams
Caswell Hummel Palsrok Wojno
Clack Hune Plakas Zelenko
In The Chair: Kooiman
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Ward moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Sheltrown, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
House did not allow amendment which would have given the right of commissioners to REDUCE their pay only."
Rep. Bieda, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bill 4227 because of concerns that this would make it easier for elected county officials to grant themselves a pay raise."
Rep. Kehrl, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4227 because it would be possible for county board of commissioners to increase their compensation at any point during their terms of office beyond any cost of living adjustment."
Rep. Clack, 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 House Bill 4227 because I believe it is bad public policy with the current budget issues being faced by all levels of government to allow county commissioners to vote to increase their salaries in the middle of their term. Under present law, any changes to the county commissioners' pay are made before they are elected to office."
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Ward moved to suspend that portion of Rule 44 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
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Rep. Ward moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Kooiman, Hildenbrand, Sak, Accavitti, Anderson, Baxter, Brown, Byrum, Caul, Clemente, Dillon, Elsenheimer, Farhat, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Green, Hansen, Hopgood, Jones, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, McConico, Meyer, Mortimer, Murphy, Nitz, Palsrok, Pastor, Pavlov, Pearce, Plakas, Polidori, Proos, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Shaffer, Spade, Stewart, Taub, Vagnozzi, Van Regenmorter, Vander Veen, Ward, Waters, Wojno and Zelenko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 25.
A resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids and the 10th anniversary of the Van Andel Museum Center.
Whereas, The Public Museum of Grand Rapids is a municipally owned educational institution whose mission is to collect, preserve and present natural, cultural, and social history for the benefit of its region and state. The Museum's long history of using permanent collections for educational purposes dates to November 17, 1854, when a group of amateur historians and scientists gathered to form the Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History. By 1868, the Lyceum opened an actual museum for "public inspection" in the city's Central High School. Over time, the Museum shifted from displaying natural curiosities and oddities, to acquiring systematic collections for use in studying and teaching about human culture and the natural world. A new name was adopted that emphasized the Museum's expanded educational role: The Kent Scientific Institute; and
Whereas, By 1917, the Museum occupied two adjacent mansions in the downtown area. It was a chartered department of municipal government and developed a major lending program whereby instructional materials, artifacts, and mounted specimens were delivered to schools for study. In 1936, the institution was renamed the Public Museum to reflect its citizen's ownership, operation, and multi-disciplinary, program-focused character. It had a professional staff that oversaw the growth of historical collections and the creation of programs, permanent installations, and exhibitions. In 1938, the Museum's board matched a WPA grant with a bequest and built an innovative, modern building that looked and felt more like a department store than a traditional museum. Inspired by the writings of Newark Museum director John Cotton Dana, it was populist in philosophy and presentation, marketing itself in 1940 when it opened as being "as convenient as your corner store, and friendly as your neighbor."; and
Whereas, By 1964, significant growth in service-oriented programming necessitated the construction of additions to the building and the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, along with the acquisition and development of the 143-acre Blandford Nature Center. The Voigt House Museum, an unusually well preserved late 19th century residence, was acquired in 1974 with all of its original furnishings and archives to be a house museum that would balance the didactic historical displays developed in the main museum, especially those focused on furniture design, manufacturing, and marketing. In 1971, it became the first museum in the nation to be accredited by the American Association of Museums, but it soon became evident that expansion was again necessary to maintain standards and better serve a growing audience; and
Whereas, In 1982, an extraordinary public planning process began that resulted in the creation of a master plan for the Museum's growth on a new site in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. This culminated in 1994, on the Museum's 140th anniversary, with the debt free opening of the 155,000-sq. ft. Van Andel Museum Center, paid for with $42,000,000 given by more than 25,000 public and private donors. Community based exhibition development and object conservation and program development were planned and implemented simultaneously with architectural design, resulting in multiple exhibitions exploring regional urban, social & industrial history, ethnology, art, and environmental education. With growth came new opportunities and the professional staff was expanded. Citizens formed a private foundation in support of museum programs that now manages assets of over $7,000,000. The city of Grand Rapids renewed its commitment to operations, while facilitating and encouraging the Museum to become entrepreneurial. In response, annual attendance climbed to double the city's population simultaneous with the Public Museum's third award of AAM accreditation (1996); and
Whereas, This growth culminated in its development and presentation of an exemplary, proprietary exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls, in collaboration with the Israeli Antiquities Authority, in 2003. That exhibition attracted over 235,000 visitors in 106 days and had an economic impact on the community of $9,000,000. Subsequent severe operating budget cuts have reduced the size of the staff, but not the enthusiasm of its supporters. Currently, the Museum is nearing completion of its new 140,000 sq. ft. research center. This center will expand public access and provide a place for the excellent preservation of its permanent collections. The center will begin development of a master plan for the Norton Mounds National Historic Landmark it holds in trust, revitalize its education program, and it will continue to present major traveling exhibitions to its public; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize and congratulate the Public Museum of Grand Rapids on its 150th anniversary and the Van Andel Museum Center's 10th anniversary.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Ward 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.
Reps. Sak, Kooiman, Meisner, Anderson, Gonzales, Accavitti, Angerer, Baxter, Bieda, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Caswell, Caul, Clack, Clemente, Condino, Dillon, Elsenheimer, Farhat, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Jones, Kahn, Kehrl, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Mayes, McConico, Meyer, Miller, Mortimer, Murphy, Nitz, Nofs, Palmer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pavlov, Pearce, Plakas, Polidori, Proos, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Stewart, Taub, Vagnozzi, Van Regenmorter, Vander Veen, Ward, Waters, Wojno and Zelenko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 26.
A resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting on February 24, 2005.
Whereas, We are proud to recognize the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting in 2005; and
Whereas, The celebration is headlined by the theme "75 Years and Still Having Fun!" The celebration began in September 2004 and continues through December 2005; and
Whereas, In 2005, scouts and leaders throughout Michigan will be working on projects that recognize the history of scouting and its original objectives; and
Whereas, Since 1930, Cub Scouting has provided an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develop physical fitness; and
Whereas, Cub Scouting continues to contribute to a boy's sense of belonging and teach the importance of community; and
Whereas, The annual "Blue and Gold Banquet" will be held to recognize the achievement of all the young boys and their families involved in Cub Scouts; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the 75th anniversary of Cub Scouting on February 24, 2005.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Ward 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.
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Stahl, Chair, of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Present: Reps. Stahl, Pearce, Vander Veen, Hoogendyk, Sheen, Spade, Polidori and Lemmons, Jr.
Absent: Rep. Clack
Excused: Rep. Clack
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Casperson, Chair, of the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 24, 2005
Present: Reps. Casperson, Hildenbrand, Garfield, Nitz, Stakoe, Baxter, Rocca, McDowell, Sheltrown, Gillard and Espinoza
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Palsrok, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 24, 2005
Present: Reps. Palsrok, Pavlov, Meyer, Palmer, LaJoy, Ward, Elsenheimer, Moore, Pearce, Gillard, Miller, Byrnes, Kathleen Law, Bennett and Donigan
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, February 24:
House Bill Nos. 4375 4376 4377 4378 4379 4380 4381 4382 4383 4384 4385 4386 4387 4388 4389 4390 4391 4392 4393 4394 4395 4396 4397 4398
Senate Bill Nos. 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247
Senate Joint Resolution B
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Spade, Sheltrown, Polidori and Vagnozzi introduced
House Bill No. 4399, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections11526, 11526a, and 11546 (MCL 324.11526, 324.11526a, and 324.11546), section 11526 as amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added by 2004 PA 40, and section 11546 as amended by 2004 PA 41, and by adding section11546a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
Reps. Hunter, Meisner, Tobocman, Kolb, Leland and Condino introduced
House Bill No. 4400, entitled
A bill to require certain state departments, agencies, and public entities to gather and to report certain information to the legislative branch.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Hunter, Tobocman, Kolb, Leland and Condino introduced
House Bill No. 4401, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Hansen, Rocca, Booher, Pearce, Gosselin, Proos, Pavlov, Elsenheimer, Moore, David Law, Kahn, Green, Amos, Mortimer, Cushingberry, Nitz, Jones, Taub, Walker, Stewart, Vander Veen, Casperson, Ball, Schuitmaker, Sheltrown, Tobocman and Lemmons, III introduced
House Bill No. 4402, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1230 and 1230a (MCL 380.1230 and 380.1230a), section 1230 as amended by 1993 PA 284 and section 1230a as added by 1995 PA 83.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Walker, Stahl, Newell, Vander Veen and Hansen introduced
House Bill No. 4403, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16215 (MCL 333.16215), as amended by 1999 PA 60.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Walker, Pastor, Palmer, Casperson, Stahl, Emmons, Moolenaar, Brown, Adamini and Lemmons, III introduced
House Bill No. 4404, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections30501, 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, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Whitmer and Byrum introduced
House Bill No. 4405, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17708, 17751, and 17763 (MCL 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17763), sections 17708 and 17751 as amended by 1997 PA 153 and section 17763 as amended by 2004 PA 536.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Bieda introduced
House Bill No. 4406, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1159.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Kooiman, Gosselin, Stewart and Robertson introduced
House Bill No. 4407, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 35 and 52 (MCL 169.235 and 169.252), section 35 as amended by 2000 PA 75 and section 52 as amended by 2001 PA 250.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.
Reps. Kooiman, Tobocman, Gosselin, Stewart and Sak introduced
House Bill No. 4408, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 272.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Kooiman, Tobocman, Gosselin, Stewart and Sak introduced
House Bill No. 4409, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 35c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Kooiman, Tobocman, Stewart and Sak introduced
House Bill No. 4410, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 260 (MCL 206.260), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Steil, Tobocman, Stewart, Sak and Kooiman introduced
House Bill No. 4411, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 38 (MCL 208.38), as amended by 1980 PA 318.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Elsenheimer introduced
House Bill No. 4412, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 503, 523, and 1311e (MCL 380.503, 380.523, and 380.1311e), section 503 as amended by 2003 PA 299, section 523 as added by 2003 PA 179, and section 1311e as added by 1999 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Schuitmaker, Gaffney, Stakoe, Condino, Bieda and Lipsey introduced
House Bill No. 4413, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 (MCL 770.16), as added by 2000 PA 402.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Gosselin, Taub and Robertson introduced
House Bill No. 4414, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 22 (MCL 421.22).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety.
Reps. Robertson, Gosselin, Stahl, Taub and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4415, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 26 (MCL 421.26), as amended by 1984 PA 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training, and Safety.
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Rep. Stewart moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:30 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 1, at 1:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives