2006-HJ-11-09-085.htm

No. 85

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 9, 2006.

10:30 a.m.

The House was called to order by the Clerk.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.

Rep. Ed Clemente, from the 14th District, offered the following invocation:

"Lord in whom we live and breathe and have our being, we give You thanks. Thank You for this beautiful day. We give You thanks for the opportunity to serve the people of the state of Michigan. Be with us today as we do our work and bless us all and we pray. Amen."

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolutions had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, September 21:

House Bill Nos. 6538 6539 6540 6541 6542 6543 6544 6545 6546 6547 6548 6549 6550 6551

6552 6553 6554 6555 6556 6557 6558 6559 6560 6561 6562 6563 6564 6565

6566 6567 6568 6569 6570 6571 6572 6573 6574 6575 6576 6577 6578 6579

6580 6581 6582 6583 6584 6585 6586 6587

House Joint Resolutions CC DD

Senate Bill Nos. 1464 1465 1466 1467 1468 1469 1470 1471 1472 1473 1474 1475 1476 1477

1478 1479 1480

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, September 21, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4086 at 3:16 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4108 at 3:18 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6014 at 3:20 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6016 at 3:22 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6249 at 3:24 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, September 25, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 6089 at 4:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6150 at 4:08 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6164 at 4:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6165 at 4:12 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6197 at 4:14 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6248 at 4:16 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, September 26, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 5820 at 10:05 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5408 at 10:07 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5821 at 10:09 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5942 at 10:11 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6090 at 10:13 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 6162 at 10:15 a.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, October 5, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 5348 at 1:07 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5349 at 1:09 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, November 9:

Senate Bill Nos. 1404 1405

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

September 22, 2006

Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

State Capitol

Lansing, Michigan 48909

Dear Mr. Randall:

Pursuant to Article IV of the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, MCL 3.1012, and Executive Order2002-16, please be advised of the following appointment and reappointment to office:

State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

Ms. Michelle M. Rick of 13605 Honeylocust Drive, Dewitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, succeeding Teresa Bingman who has resigned, representing the executive branch for a term commencing September 22, 2006 and expiring October 31, 2007.

State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision and Compact Administrator

Mr. John S. Rubitschun of 4386 Manitou Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, succeeding Joan Yukins who has resigned, appointed for a term commencing September 22, 2006 and expiring October 17, 2006, and reappointed for a term commencing October 18, 2006 and expiring October 17, 2010.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Date: September 20, 2006

Time: 8:10 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5060 (Public Act No. 367, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1911 PA 149, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition by purchase, condemnation and otherwise by state agencies and public corporations of private property for the use or benefit of the public, and to define the terms "public corporations," "state agencies" and "private property" as used herein," by amending section3 (MCL 213.23).

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 21, 2006, at 2:30 p.m.)

Date: September 20, 2006

Time: 8:14 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5817 (Public Act No. 369, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1965 PA 40, entitled "An act to authorize and require public agencies to pay allowances for the expense of moving personal property from real property acquired for public purposes," by amending section 2 (MCL 213.352), as amended by 1991 PA 21.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 21, 2006, at 2:34 p.m.)

Date: September 20, 2006

Time: 8:16 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5818 (Public Act No. 370, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1980 PA 87, entitled "An act to provide procedures for the condemnation, acquisition, or exercise of eminent domain of real or personal property by public agencies or private agencies; to provide for an agency's entry upon land for certain purposes; to provide for damages; to prescribe remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 16 (MCL 213.66), as amended by 1996 PA 474.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 21, 2006, at 2:36 p.m.)

Date: September 20, 2006

Time: 8:18 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5819 (Public Act No. 371, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 21, 2006, at 2:38 p.m.)

Date: September 22, 2006

Time: 1:02 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6213 (Public Act No. 373, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "An act to fix minimum wages for employees within this state; to prohibit wage discrimination; to provide for the administration and enforcement of this act; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 14 (MCL 408.394), as amended by 1998 PA 37.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 22, 2006, at 3:20 p.m.)

Date: September 22, 2006

Time: 1:08 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4072 (Public Act No. 376, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 34c (MCL 211.34c), as amended by 2006 PA 278.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 22, 2006, at 3:26 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:33 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5454 (Public Act No. 382, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 51105, 51106, 51108, and 51116 (MCL 324.51105, 324.51106, 324.51108, and 324.51116), section 51105 as amended by 1996 PA 451 and sections 51106, 51108, and 51116 as added by 1995 PA 57.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:44 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:35 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5455 (Public Act No. 383, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 51101, 51103, 51112, and 51113 (MCL 324.51101, 324.51103, 324.51112, and 324.51113), as added by 1995 PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:46 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:41 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6141 (Public Act No. 385, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 17011 (MCL 333.17011), as amended by 1993 PA 79, and by adding section 17026.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:50 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:43 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6148 (Public Act No. 386, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:52 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 10:05 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6208 (Public Act No. 387, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 17820, 17821, and 17903 (MCL 333.17820, 333.17821, and 333.17903), section 17820 as amended by 2005 PA 281, section 17821 as amended by 1993 PA 79, and section 17903 as added by 2006 PA 54.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:54 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 10:03 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6207 (Public Act No. 388, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 16903, 16905, and 16907 (MCL 333.16903, 333.16905, and 333.16907), as added by 1995 PA 126.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:56 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 10:01 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6206 (Public Act No. 389, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 1:58 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:59 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6205 (Public Act No. 390, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 17711 and 17721 (MCL 333.17711 and 333.17721), section 17721 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:57 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6149 (Public Act No. 391, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 18011 and 18021 (MCL 333.18011 and 333.18021), as amended by 2006 PA 161.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:02 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:55 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6147 (Public Act No. 392, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 7301a, 16111, 16122, 16139, and 16264 (MCL 333.7301a, 333.16111, 333.16122, 333.16139, and 333.16264), section 7301a as added and section 16111 as amended by 1988 PA 462 and sections 16122 and 16139 as amended by 1993 PA 80; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:04 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:53 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6146 (Public Act No. 393, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:06 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:51 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6145 (Public Act No. 394, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:08 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:49 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6143 (Public Act No. 395, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 18211 and 18221 (MCL 333.18211 and 333.18221), section 18221 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:10 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:47 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6142 (Public Act No. 396, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 16411 and 16421 (MCL 333.16411 and 333.16421), section 16411 as amended by 2002 PA 734 and section 16421 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:12 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 9:45 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6062 (Public Act No. 397, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 16511 and 16521 (MCL 333.16511 and 333.16521), as added by 2006 PA 30.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:14 p.m.)

Date: September 26, 2006

Time: 10:07 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6253 (Public Act No. 398, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 16174, 16181, 16186, 17011, and 17511 (MCL 333.16174, 333.16181, 333.16186, 333.17011, and 333.17511), section 16174 as amended by 2006 PA 26, section 16181 as amended by 2004 PA 200, section 16186 as amended by 2004 PA 3, and section 17011 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 27, 2006, at 2:16 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:14 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4861 (Public Act No. 401, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 224, 224d, and 231 (MCL 750.224, 750.224d, and 750.231), section 224 as amended by 1991 PA 33, section 224d as amended by 1992 PA 4, and section 231 as amended by 2002 PA 536.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:14 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:16 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5193 (Public Act No. 402, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "An act to require persons convicted of certain offenses to register; to prohibit certain individuals from engaging in certain activities within a student safety zone; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies in connection with that registration; and to prescribe fees, penalties, and sanctions," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.725), as amended by 2005 PA 132.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:16 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:18 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5194 (Public Act No. 403, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to provide for a lifetime electronic monitoring program; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 36 (MCL 791.236), as amended by 2006 PA 316.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:18 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:20 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6135 (Public Act No. 404, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending section 17f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17f), as added by 2002 PA 28.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:20 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:22 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5719 (Public Act No. 405, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding sections 217g and 217h.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:22 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:24 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6063 (Public Act No. 406, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 18811 and 18821 (MCL 333.18811 and 333.18821), section 18811 as amended by 1982 PA 353 and section 18821 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:24 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:26 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6064 (Public Act No. 407, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:26 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:28 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6086 (Public Act No. 408, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:28 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:30 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6138 (Public Act No. 409, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 17211 and 17221 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17221), section 17221 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:30 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:32 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6139 (Public Act No. 410, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 17411 and 17421 (MCL 333.17411 and 333.17421), section 17421 as amended by 1993 PA 79.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:32 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:34 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6140 (Public Act No. 411, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 16803 and 16805 (MCL 333.16803 and 333.16805), as added by 2004 PA 97.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:34 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:42 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4431 (Public Act No. 415, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:42 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:44 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5672 (Public Act No. 416, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 17766 (MCL 333.17766), as amended by 2004 PA 329, and by adding section 17780.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:44 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:48 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4108 (Public Act No. 418, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of such courts, and of the judges and other officers thereof; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in said courts; pleading, evidence, practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in said courts; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2976.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:48 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:50 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4086 (Public Act No. 419, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled "Of marriage and the solemnization thereof," by amending sections 7 and 16 (MCL 551.7 and 551.16), section 7 as amended by 1983 PA 64.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:50 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:52 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6014 (Public Act No. 420, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 327, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, regulation and classification of corporations; to provide their rights, powers and immunities; to prescribe the conditions on which corporations may exercise their powers; to provide for the inclusion of certain existing corporations within the provisions of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which foreign corporations may be admitted to do business within this state; to require certain annual reports to be filed by corporations; to prescribe penalties for the violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts relating to corporations," by amending sections 171 and 176 (MCL 450.171 and 450.176) and by adding section 184a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:52 p.m.)

Date: September 29, 2006

Time: 7:54 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6016 (Public Act No. 421, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1964 PA 142, entitled "An act to authorize the state department of education to provide minimum requirements for nonincorporated privately operated institutions which purport to offer degrees, diplomas or certificates based on education beyond high school, or education for transfer to institutions of higher learning," (MCL 390.771 to 390.772) by adding section 1a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State September 29, 2006, at 1:54 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:10 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6249 (Public Act No. 425, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1960 PA 77, entitled "An act to create the Michigan higher education assistance authority and to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize persons, corporations, and associations to make gifts to the authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of students' loans and authorize reguarantees; to authorize, ratify, and confirm certain guarantees of loans made to parents of students; to validate certain prior appropriations; and to authorize the transfer of certain appropriations to be transferred to and administered by the authority," (MCL 390.951 to 390.961) by adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:25 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:12 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6197 (Public Act No. 426, I.E.), being

An act to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "An act to provide for the qualification, appointment, and regulation of notaries; to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of certain service charges and fees and to provide for their disposition; to create certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for liability for certain persons; to provide for the admissibility of certain evidence; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and local officers; to provide for remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 31, 35, 51, and 53 (MCL 55.265, 55.271, 55.273, 55.275, 55.277, 55.279, 55.281, 55.285, 55.291, 55.295, 55.311, and 55.313).

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:27 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:16 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6089 (Public Act No. 428, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "An act to provide for the levy, assessment and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as added by 2004 PA 172.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:31 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:18 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6150 (Public Act No. 429, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 18103, 18105, and 18115 (MCL 333.18103, 333.18105, and 333.18115), section 18103 as amended by 1993 PA 79, section 18105 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and section 18115 as added by 1988 PA 421, and by adding sections 16605 and 16620.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:33 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:20 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6164 (Public Act No. 430, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:35 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:22 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6165 (Public Act No. 431, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30313b.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:37 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:29 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6248 (Public Act No. 432, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 126.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:39 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:26 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5408 (Public Act No. 433, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 43510, 43511, 43513, and 43516 (MCL 324.43510, 324.43511, 324.43513, and 324.43516), sections 43510 and 43516 as amended by 2004 PA 129, section 43511 as added by 1995 PA 57, and section 43513 as amended by 1998 PA 129.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:41 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:28 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6090 (Public Act No. 434, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," by amending section 1a (MCL 205.51a), as added by 2004 PA 173.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:43 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:30 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 6162 (Public Act No. 435, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 30306b.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:45 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:36 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5820 (Public Act No. 438, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:51 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:38 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5821 (Public Act No. 439, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:53 p.m.)

Date: October 3, 2006

Time: 9:40 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5942 (Public Act No. 440, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "An act to create and expand certain renaissance zones; to foster economic opportunities in this state; to facilitate economic development; to stimulate industrial, commercial, and residential improvements; to prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration of geographic areas in this state; to authorize expenditures; to provide exemptions and credits from certain taxes; to create certain obligations of this state and local governmental units; to require disclosure of certain transactions and gifts; to provide for appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments, agencies, and officials," by amending sections 4, 8a, and 11 (MCL 125.2684, 125.2688a, and 125.2691), section 4 as amended by 2002 PA 477 and section 8a as amended by 2006 PA 116.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 5, 2006, at 1:55 p.m.)

Date: October 18, 2006

Time: 6:37 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5348 (Public Act No. 441, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 19, 2006, at 10:14 a.m.)

Date: October 18, 2006

Time: 6:35 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5349 (Public Act No. 442, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 19, 2006, at 10:16 a.m.)

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:

September 29, 2006

Attached is the report required by PA 359 of 2004, Sec. 3. (2), regarding the actual cost of fingerprinting.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (517) 336-6692.

Sincerely,

JERRI A. MCCLURE, DIRECTOR

Budget and Financial Services Division

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Michigan Strategic Fund was received and read:

October 5, 2006

Consistent with the requirements in the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Act, at its September 27, 2006 meeting, the MSF Board approved the attached Decision Document setting forth the basis for its decision in approving the investment strategy developed by Credit Suisse establishing the 21^st Century Investment Programs.

Copies of the MSF Decision Document, Investment Strategy Resolution 2006-142 and the Michigan 21^st Century Investment Fund, L.P., Strategic Plan and Timeline are attached.

Sincerely,

James C. Epolito, President and Chair

Michigan Strategic Fund

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communications from the Department of Human Services were received and read:

September 20, 2006

Pursuant to Section 1002 of P.A. 147 of 2005, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:

Type of ReportFacilityReport #License #

Renewal Bay County DHS CP210201090

Renewal Bay Pines Center CS210200969

Interim Cheboygan County DHS CP160201035

This report was performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our website, within 48 hours, under "News, Publications & Information" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Miriam E.J. Bullock at 517-373-8383.

October 3, 2006

Pursuant to Section 1002 of P.A. 147 of 2005, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:

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Interim Woodland Center CS470245817

If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Miriam E.J. Bullock at 517-373-8383.

Sincerely,

Marianne Udow

Director

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

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

September 28, 2006

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

Performance audit of High School Graduation and Dropout Rates,

Center for Educational Performance and Information,

Department of Management and Budget

September 2006

September 28, 2006

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

Financial audit of the Transition in the Office of State Treasurer,

Department of Treasury

As of February 28, 2006 and April 9, 2006

September 29, 2006

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

Performance audit of the Migrant, English Language Learners, and Bilingual Programs,

Department of Education

September 2006

October 4, 2006

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

Financial audit of the Michigan Justice Training Fund, Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards,

Department of State Police,

for the period October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005

October 10, 2006

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

for the colleges' fiscal year 2004-05

October 2006

October 31, 2006

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

Performance audit of Network Application Server Controls,

Department of Information Technology

October 2006

November 3, 2006

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

Performance audit of the Caro Center, Bureau of Hospitals, Centers, and Forensic Mental Health Services,

Department of Community Health

November 2006

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.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Amos introduced

House Bill No. 6588, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2006 PA 327.

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

Reps. Casperson, Marleau, LaJoy, Emmons, Booher, Sheen and Hildenbrand introduced

House Bill No. 6589, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 319b, 320a, 625, 625a, 625b, 625c, 625i, 625m, 625n, 727, 732, 732a, and 904d (MCL 257.319, 257.319b, 257.320a, 257.625, 257.625a, 257.625b, 257.625c, 257.625i, 257.625m, 257.625n, 257.727, 257.732, 257.732a, and 257.904d), section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, sections 319b and 732 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 320a as amended by 2004 PA495, sections 625, 625b, and 727 as amended by 2004 PA 62, sections 625a, 625c, 625i, 625m, and 904d as amended by 2003 PA 61, section 625n as amended by 1998 PA 349, and section 732a as amended by 2004 PA 52.

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

Reps. Pearce, Jones, Booher, Proos, Hansen and Huizenga introduced

House Bill No. 6590, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections40114 and 43531 (MCL 324.40114 and 324.43531), section 40114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 43531 as amended by 1996 PA 585, and by adding section 40115.

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

Reps. Proos, Elsenheimer, Garfield, Pavlov, Hansen, Jones, Steil, Nitz, Emmons, Pearce and Huizenga introduced

House Bill No. 6591, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section40114 (MCL 324.40114), as amended by 2004 PA 587.

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

Rep. Hildenbrand introduced

House Bill No. 6592, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 37 (MCL 338.2237), as amended by 2003 PA 87.

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

Rep. Hildenbrand introduced

House Bill No. 6593, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 284, entitled "City income tax act," (MCL 141.501 to 141.787) by adding section 10 to chapter 1 and section 36 to chapter 2.

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

Reps. Dillon, Sheltrown, Jones and Tobocman introduced

House Bill No. 6594, entitled

A bill to amend 1999 PA 94, entitled "Michigan merit award scholarship act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 7a, 7b, 8, and 9 (MCL 390.1451, 390.1452, 390.1454, 390.1456, 390.1457, 390.1457a, 390.1457b, 390.1458, and 390.1459), sections 2, 6, 8, and 9 as amended and sections 7a and 7b as added by 2004 PA 595 and section 7 as amended by 2006 PA 241, and by adding sections 7c, 7d, 7e, and 7f.

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

Rep. Pastor introduced

House Bill No. 6595, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 20 (MCL 388.1620), as amended by 2006 PA 120; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Pastor introduced

House Bill No. 6596, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1211 (MCL 380.1211), as amended by 2003 PA 126.

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

Rep. Robertson introduced

House Bill No. 6597, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 211.25).

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

Rep. Robertson introduced

House Bill No. 6598, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284b (MCL 380.1284b), as amended by 2006 PA 235.

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

Rep. Waters introduced

House Bill No. 6599, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled "An act to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 (MCL 445.401, 445.402, 445.403, 445.404, 445.405, and 445.408), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2006 PA 294; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Jones introduced

House Bill No. 6600, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 2, 5, and 11 (MCL 169.202, 169.205, and 169.211), section 2 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 5 as amended by 1999 PA 237, and section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 590, and by adding section 48.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics.

Rep. Jones introduced

House Bill No. 6601, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 36 and 39 (MCL 791.236 and 791.239), section 36 as amended by 2006 PA 316 and section 39 as amended by 1988 PA 293.

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

Rep. Jones introduced

House Bill No. 6602, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7218 (MCL 333.7218), as amended by 1998 PA 319.

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

Rep. Caswell introduced

House Bill No. 6603, entitled

A bill to provide for the sharing of certain health care coverage information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies; and to provide penalties and fines.

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

Rep. Jones introduced

House Bill No. 6604, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending sections 2 and 14 (MCL 28.602 and 28.614), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 379 and section 14 as amended by 1998 PA 237.

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

Rep. LaJoy introduced

House Bill No. 6605, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 8 (MCL 42.8), as amended by 2004 PA 406.

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

Rep. Hildenbrand introduced

House Bill No. 6606, entitled

A bill relating to the promotion of convention business and tourism in this state and certain metropolitan areas of this state; to provide for tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs in certain metropolitan areas; to provide for imposition and collection of assessments on the owners of transient facilities to support tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs; to provide for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the functions and duties of certain state departments and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.

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

Rep. LaJoy introduced

House Bill No. 6607, entitled

A bill to amend 1987 PA 248, entitled "Airport parking tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.372).

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

Rep. LaJoy introduced

House Bill No. 6608, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2006 PA 136.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

October 2, 2006

Received from Schoolcraft College the audited financial statements and the management letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.

Gary L. Randall

Clerk of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 1404, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 50c and 81d (MCL 750.50c and 750.81d), section 50c as amended by 2002 PA 672 and section 81d as added by 2002 PA 266.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 1405, entitled

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

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

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Rep. Stakoe announced that pursuant to House Rule 1(2), the House will stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m.

The Clerk declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives