No. 60
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
94thLegislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Accavitti--present Dillon--present Lahti--present Pearce--present
Acciavatti--present Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present
Agema--present Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present
Amos--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present
Angerer--present Emmons--present LeBlanc--present Rocca--present
Ball--present Espinoza--present Leland--present Sak--present
Bauer--present Farrah--present Lemmons--present Schuitmaker--present
Bennett--present Gaffney--present Lindberg--present Scott--present
Bieda--present Garfield--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present
Booher--present Gillard--present Mayes--present Sheen--present
Brandenburg--present Gonzales--present McDowell--present Sheltrown--present
Brown--present Green--present Meadows--present Simpson--excused
Byrnes--present Griffin--present Meekhof--present Smith, Alma--present
Byrum--present Hammel--present Meisner--present Smith, Virgil--present
Calley--present Hammon--present Melton--present Spade--present
Casperson--present Hansen--present Meltzer--present Stahl--present
Caswell--present Hildenbrand--present Miller--present Stakoe--present
Caul--present Hood--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present
Cheeks--present Hoogendyk--present Moore--present Tobocman--present
Clack--present Hopgood--present Moss--present Vagnozzi--present
Clemente--present Horn--present Nitz--present Valentine--present
Condino--present Huizenga--present Nofs--present Walker--present
Constan--present Hune--present Opsommer--present Ward--present
Corriveau--present Jackson--excused Palmer--present Warren--present
Coulouris--present Johnson--present Palsrok--present Wenke--present
Cushingberry--present Jones, Rick--present Pastor--present Wojno--present
Dean--present Jones, Robert--present Pavlov--present Young--present
DeRoche--present Knollenberg--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Kim Meltzer, from the 33rd District, offered the following invocation:
"Most gracious and heavenly Father Your word is our strength and guide. Give to us all, the wisdom to know Your word and live by it. And grant us Your mercy - for without it we will surely fail. Lead us so we may learn to follow. Strengthen us so we may learn to lead. And help us to remember nothing we do changes who You are. You are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. Lord let this truth be known so no one is deceived into thinking that anything they have done or will do is unworthy of Your love. Lord let this truth be known so as we stand before You and the people of Michigan we do so with a humble heart. You are the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and we are Your servants. Thank You for the opportunity to serve the people of Michigan, and more importantly we thank You for the opportunity to serve You. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen."
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Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Jackson and Simpson be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 92.
A resolution to urge any state department or agency seeking to privatize any state services to conduct a pre-privatization cost-benefit analysis and submit it to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees beforehand.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 42, p. 604.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Labor on May 15, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until May 16.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 111.
A resolution applauding the Tuskegee Airmen for the receipt of the Congressional Gold Medal and for their exemplary service to our state and the nation.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 48, p. 716.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security on June 6, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until June 7.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4789, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101,81134, 81136, 81137, 81141, and 81144 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81134, 324.81136, 324.81137, 324.81141, and 324.81144), section 81101 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 81134 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 81136 and 81141 as amended by 1996 PA 175, and sections 81137 and 81144 as added by 1995 PA 58; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4735, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 4a (MCL 722.954a), as added by 1997 PA 172.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Accavitti moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 19, after "BE" by striking out "CLEARLY".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Accavitti moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 17, after "CHILD," by striking out "AND".
2. Amend page 2, line 18, after "SO," by inserting "AND WOULD MEET THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS,".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Polidori moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4764, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 37 (MCL 211.37), as amended by 1994 PA 415.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Bieda moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4737, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 13a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13a), as amended by 2004 PA 475.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families and Children's Services,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
The House returned to the consideration of
House Bill No. 4789, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101,81134, 81136, 81137, 81141, and 81144 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81134, 324.81136, 324.81137, 324.81141, and 324.81144), section 81101 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 81134 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 81136 and 81141 as amended by 1996 PA 175, and sections 81137 and 81144 as added by 1995 PA 58; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's Journal, p. 898.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Condino and Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 11, line 4, after "urine," by inserting "OR TO HAVE HAD IN HIS OR HER BODY ANY AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 UNDER SECTION 7212 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7212, OR A RULE PROMULGATED UNDER THAT SECTION, OR OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 7214(A)(iv) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7214,".
2. Amend page 11, line 5, after "OR" by striking out "PRESENCE OF A".
The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Condino and Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 10, line 25, after "homicide" by striking out "or manslaughter" and inserting a comma and "MANSLAUGHTER, OR MURDER".
2. Amend page 15, line 20, after "homicide" by striking out the balance of the line through "manslaughter" on line 21 and inserting a comma and "MANSLAUGHTER, OR MURDER".
The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Schuitmaker and Condino moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 15, line 23, after "ORV" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 81134.".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Condino and Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, line 27, after "urine" by inserting "OR HAD IN HIS OR HER BODY ANY AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 UNDER SECTION 7212 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7212, OR A RULE PROMULGATED UNDER THAT SECTION, OR OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 7214(A)(iv) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7214".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 200 Yeas--103
Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pastor
Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Pavlov
Agema Donigan LaJoy Pearce
Amos Ebli Law, David Polidori
Angerer Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos
Ball Emmons LeBlanc Robertson
Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca
Bieda Farrah Lemmons Sak
Booher Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Scott
Brown Gonzales Mayes Shaffer
Byrnes Green McDowell Sheen
Byrum Griffin Meadows Sheltrown
Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil
Casperson Hammon Meisner Spade
Caswell Hansen Melton Stahl
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe
Cheeks Hood Miller Steil
Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Vagnozzi
Clemente Hopgood Moore Valentine
Condino Horn Moss Walker
Constan Huizenga Nitz Ward
Corriveau Hune Nofs Wenke
Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Wojno
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palmer Young
Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok
Nays--5
Bennett Smith, Alma Tobocman Warren
Garfield
In The Chair: Sak
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101,81134, 81136, 81137, 81140, 81141, and 81144 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81134, 324.81136, 324.81137, 324.81140, 324.81141, and 324.81144), section 81101 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 81134 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 81136 and 81141 as amended by 1996 PA 175, and sections 81137, 81140, and 81144 as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 81140b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Garfield, 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:
This bill does not address the issue of people who may be affected by prescribed medication by a physician. Those will be treated as though they are on illegal substances. Facing the same sentencing under the guidelines."
Rep. Tobocman, 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 Bills 4789, 4794, 4795 and 4813 not because of the sponsors' intent to insure that our waterways, off-road paths, and snowmobile trails are safe from people operating vehicles under the influence of various drugsand alcohol, but because they continue Michigan's tradition of punishing those who have broken no laws. Unlike fifteen other reasonable states whose laws punish only those who jeopardize public safety, Michigan punishes those with controlled substances in their system, regardless if the controlled substance was legally prescribed, even if it in no way impairs their ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
I encourage my colleagues to work with me to revise Michigan laws in these areas, as well as in the Motor Vehicle Code, to an impairment or under the influence standard."
House Bill No. 4794, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80101,80171, 80176, 80177, 80178, 80184, 80186, and 80187 (MCL 324.80101, 324.80171, 324.80176, 324.80177, 324.80178, 324.80184, 324.80186, and 324.80187), section 80101 as amended by 2004 PA 547, sections 80171 and 80186 as added by 1995 PA 58, sections 80176, 80177, and 80178 as amended by 2001 PA 12, and sections 80184 and 80187 as amended by 1996 PA 174.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Condino and Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 16, line 6, after "vessel" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 80176.".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 201 Yeas--102
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pastor
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pavlov
Amos Ebli Law, David Pearce
Angerer Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Polidori
Ball Emmons LeBlanc Proos
Bauer Espinoza Leland Robertson
Bieda Farrah Lemmons Rocca
Booher Gaffney Lindberg Sak
Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Schuitmaker
Brown Gonzales Mayes Scott
Byrnes Green McDowell Shaffer
Byrum Griffin Meadows Sheen
Calley Hammel Meekhof Sheltrown
Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Caswell Hansen Melton Spade
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe
Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clemente Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi
Condino Horn Moss Valentine
Constan Huizenga Nitz Walker
Corriveau Hune Nofs Ward
Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palmer Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok Young
DeRoche Knollenberg
Nays--6
Agema Garfield Tobocman Warren
Bennett Smith, Alma
In The Chair: Sak
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80101,80171, 80176, 80177, 80178, 80180, 80183, 80184, 80186, 80187, and 80190 (MCL 324.80101, 324.80171, 324.80176, 324.80177, 324.80178, 324.80180, 324.80183, 324.80184, 324.80186, 324.80187, and 324.80190), section 80101 as amended by 2004 PA 547, sections 80171, 80186, and 80190 as added by 1995 PA 58, sections 80176, 80177, and 80178 as amended by 2001 PA 12, section 80180 as amended by 2007 PA 8, and sections 80183, 80184, and 80187 as amended by 1996 PA 174.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4795, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82101, 82127, 82128, 82129, 82136, 82139, 82140, 82142, 82143, 82144, 82146, and 82148 (MCL 324.82101, 324.82127, 324.82128, 324.82129, 324.82136, 324.82139, 324.82140, 324.82142, 324.82143, 324.82144, 324.82146, and 324.82148), sections 82101 and 82148 as amended by 2005 PA 175, section 82127 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 82128 and 82129 as amended by 1999 PA 22, sections 82136, 82142, and 82146 as added by 1995 PA 58, and sections 82139, 82140, 82143, and 82144 as amended by 1996 PA 183.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Reps. Schuitmaker and Condino moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, line 14, after "is" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "RESPONSIBLE FOR A STATE CIVIL INFRACTION AND MAY BE ORDERED TO PAY A CIVIL FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $500.00.".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Schuitmaker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, line 23, after "urine" by inserting "OR HAD IN HIS OR HER BODY ANY AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 UNDER SECTION 7212 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7212, OR A RULE PROMULGATED UNDER THAT SECTION, OR OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 7214(A)(iv) OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7214".
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved that consideration of the bill be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Angerer moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. David Law, Accavitti, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Brown, Byrnes, Calley, Caswell, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Gonzales, Green, Hansen, Hoogendyk, Horn, Huizenga, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LaJoy, Lemmons, McDowell, Moore, Pavlov, Pearce, Proos, Scott, Shaffer, Steil, Valentine, Brandenburg, Clack, Cushingberry, Nitz, Stahl, Meadows and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 132.
A resolution to urge the Governor to implement a statewide recycling initiative.
Whereas, Michigan is defined by its abundant natural resources, which have a major impact on our quality of life, economy, recreational traditions, and tourism. Over 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, fertile soils for farming, and many lakes, streams, forests, dunes, and wetlands identify the pleasing qualities that Michigan offers to residents and visitors; and
Whereas, Michigan residents generated over 14.8 million tons of municipal solid waste that were disposed of in this state's landfills in 2006. Landfilling is the least desirable way to manage our solid waste. Landfills take up precious land resources and are constructed to hold solid waste for hundreds of years after it has been disposed. Recycling and reuse of solid waste are wiser management options. Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces our dependence on landfills and incinerators, and makes economic and environmental sense; and
Whereas, The Michigan Recycling Coalition estimates that Michigan's recycling rate is below 20 percent, the lowest recycling rate for any state in the Great Lakes region. Michigan's recycling rate is also below the United States Environmental Protection Agency's estimated national recycling rate of 28 percent. According to the Michigan Recycling Coalition, many Michigan residents do not have access to either curbside or drop-off recycling programs; and
Whereas, A few communities in Michigan offer wide-ranging recycling collection programs to their residents. However,the state as a whole is lacking a comprehensive, statewide recycling initiative. Until recycling is promoted and encouraged on a statewide basis, we will be unable to properly protect the natural resources and quality of life that make Michigan a great state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Governor to implement a statewide recycling initiative; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the office of the Governor and the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Gonzales, Accavitti, Ball, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Calley, Caswell, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Garfield, Gillard, Green, Hammel, Hammon, Hildenbrand, Hoogendyk, Horn, Huizenga, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, McDowell, Miller, Moore, Palmer, Pearce, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Alma Smith, Spade, Steil, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Brandenburg, Clack, Cushingberry, Kathleen Law, Leland, Marleau, Nitz, Stahl, Griffin, Meadows, Angerer and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 133.
A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge and recognizing all the people who supported it throughout history.
Whereas, The Mackinac Bridge began connecting our beautiful peninsulas and serving residents on November 1, 1957, promptly becoming a national icon and source of pride for Michigan residents; and
Whereas, The bridge was designed by the great engineer Dr. David B. Steinman and it is currently the third longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The total length of the Mackinac Bridge is 26,372 feet and the width of the roadway is 54 feet. The stiffening truss width in the suspended span is 68 feet wide making it wider than the roadway it supports. The height of the roadway at mid-span is approximately 200 feet above water level. The vertical clearance at normal temperature is 155 feet at the center of the main suspension span and 135 feet at the boundaries of the 3,000 ft. navigation channel; and
Whereas, Discussions developing the bridge began in February 1884, it was determined "that if a great east-west route were ever to be established through Michigan a bridge or tunnel would be required." The idea to build the bridge was further encouraged by the dedication of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883; and
Whereas, In 1923, the Legislature ordered the State Highway Department to establish a ferry service at the Straits. Within five years, traffic on this facility became so heavy that the late Governor Fred Green ordered the same agency to make a study of bridge feasibility; and
Whereas, The Mackinac Straits Bridge Authority of Michigan began its studies in May 1934, despite funding setbacks a new direct route was selected from 1936 to 1940. The Authority continued their efforts and in January 1951 they submitted a very favorable preliminary report, stating that a bridge could be built and financed with revenue bonds for $86,000,000, but because of the shortage of materials due to the Korean Outbreak, legislation to finance and build the structure was delayed until early 1952; and
Whereas, In order to make the bonds more attractive for purchasing, the legislature passed an act during the Spring of 1953 whereby the operating and maintenance cost of the structure, up to $417,000 annually, would be paid for out ofgasoline and license plate taxes. Toward the end of 1953, with the market recovered, $99,800,000 worth of Mackinac Bridge bonds were bought by investors all over the country. Contracts which had been awarded contingent upon this financing were immediately implemented; and
Whereas, The Mackinac Bridge was officially begun amid proper ceremonies on May 7 and 8, 1954, at St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, it opened to traffic in 1957; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge, and recognize the many people who supported the efforts of building this bridge throughout history. Today, the Mackinac Bridge attracts millions of visitors to Michigan each year and is a great source of pride for our residents. We hold this milestone in the highest regard.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 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. Tobocman, Byrnes, McDowell, Lindberg, Lahti, Accavitti, Hammel, Hammon, Bauer, LeBlanc, Wojno, Gillard, Sheltrown, Hildenbrand, Pastor, Farrah, Pearce, Mayes, Rick Jones, Stahl, Steil, Proos, Palsrok, Ball, Bieda, Booher, Brown, Calley, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hoogendyk, Huizenga, Johnson, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Brandenburg, Clack, Cushingberry, Leland, Meadows and Schuitmaker offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 28.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to continue to work with the states to coordinate driver's licenses with the new passport requirements to reenter the country from Canada.
Whereas, The state of Michigan denounces and condemns all acts of terrorism by any entity, wherever the acts occur; and
Whereas, Under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, by January 1, 2008, millions of Americans may be required to show passports when they reenter this country from Canada. This provision, known as theWestern Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), is intended to make it more difficult for terrorists to enter the United States. Currently, Americans only need to show a driver's license or a birth certificate when they reenter from Canada; and
Whereas, The Canada-United States border is the most important international economic development relationship in the country and an integral part of Michigan's economic growth. More than 300,000 business people, truck drivers, tourists, and regular commuters, and $1.1 billion in goods on average travel daily between the two nations; and
Whereas, The requirements of WHTI unduly burden Michigan citizens and businesses, as they will be forced to absorb the cost of acquiring two legal documents to cross the Canada-United States border; and
Whereas, The Michigan Secretary of State has proposed the exploration, on a pilot basis, of the feasibility of developing,in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, a state-issued driver's license that is an acceptable document for WHTI; and
Whereas, This dual-purpose driver's license identification card proposal has the following stated objectives: recognize the need for secure borders by making it tougher for terrorists to enter the country; provide a convenient service and additional benefits to American citizens; honor the intent of the laws of the state of Michigan protecting the security and privacy of our citizens and meeting the objectives of WHTI without subjecting citizens to multiple layers of governmental bureaucracy; and enact technological and legal barriers to prevent third parties from accessing and sharing information on the physical document and the machine-readable component; and
Whereas, Prior to the enactment of a pilot program, the privacy and security concerns of linking an enhanced driver's license with a passport to meet the requirements of WHTI should be set forth in a study conducted by the Michigan Secretary of State; and
Whereas, It is essential that any machine-readable component of the dual-purpose driver's license identification card be limited to a two dimensional bar code or a magnetic strip that contains only the name and license number for verification purposes; that citizenship information be accessible only by border agents, not by local law enforcement or highway patrol; and that citizenship may not be printed on the identification card or contained in the machine-readable component; and
Whereas, Any new security measures of federal, state, and local governments must be carefully designed and employed to enhance public safety without infringing on the civil liberties and rights of innocent citizens of Michigan and the United States; and
Whereas, The dual-purpose driver's license identification card must not be connected to a national database of driver's licenses and identification cards. The Department of Homeland Security should not needlessly share border crossing information with any other local, state, or federal government agency and should limit information sharing to specific persons under investigation for specific actions, as opposed to being based on some racial or ethnic profile; and
Whereas, It is also important that Michigan residents have the option of applying or not applying for the dual-purposedriver's license identification card and not be required to pay any extra fees associated with the special license. The pilot program should recognize and maintain that participation is voluntary; and
Whereas, Any pilot program developed as a result of the feasibility study should include a sunset provision after which the program can be assessed for its impact and effectiveness; and
Whereas, The state of Washington has put in place a system that utilizes what is called an "enhanced license." Clearly, there is a strong need to develop an effective and realistic mechanism that recognizes the daily travel between certain states and Canada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to continue to work with the states to coordinate driver's licenses with the new passport requirements to reenter the country from Canada; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States; the United States Secretaryof State; the United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; the chairs and ranking members of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the United States Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the United States House Homeland Security Committee, and the United States House International Relations Committee; and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
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 Wednesday, June 13:
House Bill Nos. 4894 4895 4896 4897 4898 4899 4900 4901 4902 4903 4904 4905 4906 4907
4908 4909 4910 4911
House Joint Resolution P
Senate Bill Nos. 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 13:
Senate Bill Nos. 387 388 476 477
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4550, 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 2006 PA 518.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4551, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 50 and 50b (MCL 750.50 and 750.50b), section 50 as amended by 1998 PA 405 and section 50b as amended by 1996 PA 80.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4552, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 1996 PA 80.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Rick Jones and Rocca
Nays: Reps. Elsenheimer and Stakoe
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4650, entitled
A bill to revise the standards under which courts of this state recognize foreign money judgments; to establish procedures for the recognition of foreign money judgments; to limit the time within which an action to enforce a foreign money judgment may be commenced; to make uniform the law relating to the enforcement of foreign money judgments; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 155, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by 2005 PA 134.
With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after "INVESTIGATION" by striking out "4" and inserting "VARIABLE".
The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Condino, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca
Absent: Rep. Virgil Smith
Excused: Rep. Virgil Smith
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Meisner, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 345, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 2006 PA 436.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Meisner, Robert Jones, Accavitti, Byrum, Clemente, Coulouris, Dean, Griffin, Johnson, Sheltrown, Simpson, Valentine, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Palsrok, Rick Jones, Knollenberg and Meltzer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Meisner, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Meisner, Robert Jones, Accavitti, Byrum, Clemente, Coulouris, Dean, Griffin, Johnson, Sheltrown, Simpson, Valentine, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Palsrok, Rick Jones, Knollenberg and Meltzer
Absent: Rep. Stakoe
Excused: Rep. Stakoe
The Committee on Families and Children's Services, by Rep. Clack, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4736, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 4a (MCL 722.954a), as added by 1997 PA 172.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon, Wojno, Sheen, Stahl, Hoogendyk and Palmer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Clack, Chair, of the Committee on Families and Children's Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon, Wojno, Sheen, Stahl, Hoogendyk and Palmer
The Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4821, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled "Public safety officers benefit act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer
Nays: None
The Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4822, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled "Public safety officers benefit act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer
Nays: None
The Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4823, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled "Public safety officers benefit act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer
Absent: Rep. Tobocman
Excused: Rep. Tobocman
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 65.
A resolution commemorating the week of July 15 - 21, 2007, as Agricultural Extension Agent Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 35, p. 492.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz, Ball and Meekhof
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mayes, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz, Ball and Meekhof
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Nofs, Garfield, Huizenga, Moolenaar and Horn
Absent: Reps. Palsrok and Opsommer
Excused: Reps. Palsrok and Opsommer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Polidori, Chair, of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Polidori, Brown, Dean, Lemmons, Sheltrown, Emmons, Garfield, Pastor and Horn
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Present: Reps. Warren, Donigan, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Palmer, Emmons, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 387, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2006 PA 508.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senate Bill No. 388, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending sections 2, 15, and 30 (MCL 567.222, 567.235, and 567.250).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senate Bill No. 476, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5080 (MCL 600.5080), as added by 2000 PA 420.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
Senate Bill No. 477, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.24), as amended by 1998 PA 482.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children's Services.
Messages from the Governor
Date: June 12, 2007
Time: 4:00 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4850 (Public Act No. 18, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2005 PA 226, entitled "An act to create the Michigan tobacco settlement finance authority; to create funds and accounts; to provide for the sale by this state and the purchase by the authority of all or a portion of tobacco settlement assets; to authorize the issuing of bonds and notes; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority, the stateadministrative board, the state treasurer, and certain other state officials and state employees; and to make appropriations and prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations," by amending section 8 (MCL 129.268).
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 12, 2007, at 4:07 p.m.)
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Growth was received and read:
April 2, 2007
In accordance with Public Act 304 of 1982, the attached 2005 Annual Report for the Michigan Utility Consumer Representation Fund (UCRF) is transmitted to the Legislature.
The state's six largest investor-owned utilities who use cost recovery proceedings to recover purchased gas and power supply costs from ratepayers were required, under this Act, to remit a total ratepayer funded assessment of $1,013,299 in 2005 to provide for fair and adequate representation of Michigan residential energy ratepayers in gas and power supply cost recovery proceedings, reconciliation cases and other related proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. 47.5% of the revenue is allocated to fund intervener grants, 47.5% of the revenue is allocated to the Department of Attorney General, and the remaining 5% is allocated for administrative costs.
Grants awarded in calendar year 2005 totaled $1,022,500. Total funding available in the calendar year 2005 was $522,500 (FY05 authorized) and $500,000 (requested FY06 authorization pending approval of the budget). The Utility Consumer Participation Board granted its full authorization (actual and pending) to support intervention efforts of non-profit, utility consumer groups. While all of the interests that applied for funding received an award, several intervention proposals for FY 06 were scaled back or fees renegotiated due to limited funds. The cases selected for UCRF funding represent approximately 95% The cases selected for UCRF funding represent approximately 95% of the residential customers of utilities participating in cost-recovery proceedings or almost 3 million natural gas customers and 3.5million electric customers in the state of Michigan. In 2005, UCRF funded intervention efforts resulted in an estimated combined savings of over $100 million for Michigan energy utility ratepayers. Many of the reductions and disallowances achieved by UCRF funded interveners continue to benefit ratepayers over the long-term. In addition, policy reforms brought about by the active participation of UCRF funded consumer groups assure greater equity and efficiency in future energy utility planning and ratemaking.
The Attorney General's Office expended $368,541 of UCRF funds in calendar year 2005 for intervention on behalf of the utility ratepayers of Michigan. The Attorney General's Office will submit
its P.A. 304 Annual Report under separate cover.
Sincerely,
UTILITY CONSUMER PARTICIPATION BOARD
Dr. Harry M. Trebing, Chair
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:
Notice of Filing
Administrative Rules
June 11, 2007
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 4:30 P.M. this date, administrative rule (07-06-01) for the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Director's Office, Entitled "Part 39. Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems" These rules take affect 15 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Terri Lynn Land
Secretary of State
Robin Houston, Office Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Wenke, Caswell, Knollenberg, Palmer, Ball, Acciavatti, Rick Jones, Hildenbrand, Stahl, Horn, Huizenga, Hune and Agema introduced
House Bill No. 4912, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending sections 6,7, 22, and 41a (MCL 38.1306, 38.1307, 38.1322, and 38.1341a), sections 6 and 7 as amended by 1995 PA 272, section 22 as amended by 1997 PA 143, and section 41a as amended by 1996 PA 488.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Mayes introduced
House Bill No. 4913, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust reform act," by amending section 2 (MCL 445.772).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Spade, Dean, Valentine, Corriveau and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4914, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 462j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Sheltrown, Dean, Valentine, Spade, Corriveau and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4915, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16w of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16w), as amended by 2006 PA 156.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Corriveau, Dean, Valentine, Spade and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4916, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2002 PA 124.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Valentine, Dean, Spade, Corriveau and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4917, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4701 (MCL 600.4701), as amended by 2002 PA 142.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Dean, Valentine, Spade, Corriveau and Gonzales introduced
House Bill No. 4918, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 16b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Jackson and Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 4919, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State convention facility development act," by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 207.628 and 207.629), section 8 as amended by 1993 PA 58 and section 9 as amended by 2005 PA 312.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Corriveau, Acciavatti, David Law, Sheen, Casperson, Schuitmaker, Huizenga, Coulouris, Simpson, Vagnozzi, VirgilSmith, Bieda, Emmons, Meisner, Scott, Condino, Warren, Byrum, Angerer, Johnson, Bauer, Hammel, Sak, LaJoy, Melton, Meadows, Rocca and Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 4920, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 322, 625, 625b, 625k, 625l, and 904 (MCL 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, 257.625b, 257.625k, 257.625l, and 257.904), sections 319 and 904 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and sections 625k and 625l as amended by 2003 PA 61, and by adding section 20b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Acciavatti, Corriveau, David Law, Sheen, Casperson, Elsenheimer, Schuitmaker, Huizenga, Coulouris, Simpson, Vagnozzi, Virgil Smith, Bieda, Emmons, Meisner, Scott, Condino, Warren, Byrum, Angerer, Johnson, Bauer, Hammel, LaJoy, Melton, Meadows, Rocca and Stakoe introduced
House Bill No. 4921, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 319, 322, and 625 (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.322, and 257.625), section 303 as amended by 2006 PA 298, section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, and section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and by adding section 20b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. Hune moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 14, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives