No. 82

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

12:00 Noon.

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. Joan Bauer, from the 68th District, offered the following invocation:

“Open our hearts to peace and healing between all people, open our hearts to provide and protect for all children of the earth, open our hearts to respect the earth, and all the gifts of the earth, open our hearts to end exclusion, violence, and fear among all.

Thank-You for the gifts of this day and every day.”

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Elsenheimer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 453.

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and Travel Michigan to increase efforts to encourage participation in outdoors activities.

Whereas, Michigan is home to a wealth of high-quality natural resources that offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all of our residents. The state’s water resources include over 35,000 inland lakes and ponds, more than 49,000 miles of rivers and streams, and over 3,000 miles of coastline on the Great Lakes. Our land resources are also impressive, with expansive forest and timberlands, and numerous public areas to hunt, fish, trap, kayak and canoe, ski, hike, camp, boat, and snowmobile. However, Michigan has experienced a decline in the number of individuals participating in outdoor recreational opportunities. People spend far less time outdoors than ever before; and

Whereas, Concerns exist that the younger generation has become disconnected from nature and the need for clean air and water. Youths are shunning the great outdoors in favor of sedentary activities such as video games, Internet surfing and movies; and

Whereas, In our economically strapped times, Michigan offers many outdoor recreational opportunities close to home. Every resident lives within a two-hour drive of one of the Great Lakes— less than a tank of gas to travel there and back. Michigan has 96 state parks and 6 state forests located in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, five linear trail state parks, and miles of off-road vehicle and snowmobile trails. This network of facilities represents a significant public investment. In addition to being economically feasible for state residents, taking advantage of recreational opportunities in Michigan keeps needed dollars in-state to help our local economies; and

Whereas, Outdoor activities, such as rowing, walking, swimming, and hiking, provide opportunities to enhance our health. Physical, outdoor activity produces mentally and physically fit citizens better able to contribute to the well-being of our state as a whole; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Department of Natural Resources and Travel Michigan to increase efforts to encourage participation in outdoors activities; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Travel Michigan, and the Governor.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Rep. Elsenheimer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 454.

A resolution to encourage public high schools to offer hunter safety classes as an elective.

Whereas, Hunting and trapping are Michigan traditions that date back to pre-statehood. Fur trapping was a way of life for many in the 1800s. The Michigan Department of Conservation was established in 1919. Over 865,000 Michigan residents participate in one or more hunting seasons each year. However, Michigan has experienced a decline in the number of individuals hunting since 1998. As the number of hunters declines, the age of those who do hunt has continued to increase, with more than half of Michigan’s hunters now over the age of 41; and

Whereas, An individual born after January 1, 1960, must pass a certified hunter safety course before obtaining their first hunting license in the state of Michigan. Michigan has established a first-rate hunter safety program that teaches individuals about safe and ethical hunting. Hunter safety is not just for students interested in hunting. Hunter safety includes information on conservation, protecting our environment, wildlife identification, and firearm safety. Unfortunately, the number of youths participating in hunter safety has declined in recent years. Part of this may be attributed to lack of mentors guiding young hunters through the hunter safety certification process. It may also be due to difficulty in accessing hunter safety courses; and

Whereas, Offering hunter safety classes, as an elective, at the public high schools will afford more students the ability to take the class. Whether interested in hunting, natural resource management, or shooting sports, hunter safety, taken as an elective, will offer students another educational opportunity possibly not available elsewhere. By opening additional avenues for securing the Hunter Safety Certificate, we break down barriers that keep some young people hunters from participating and encourage involvement in the many hunting opportunities in Michigan. The future of hunting lies with Michigan youth. Teaching them to be responsible, safe hunters will help preserve the hunting heritage in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage public high schools to offer hunter safety classes as an elective; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Education, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the Governor.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, October 16:

House Bill Nos. 6527 6528 6529 6530 6531 6532 6533 6534 6535 6536 6537 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

Notices

Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following reassignments:

House Bill No. 6563 referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Senate Bill No. 1342 referred to the Committee on Education.

Senate Bill No. 1343 referred to the Committee on Education.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received October 27, 2008 and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2008 – 20

CREATION OF DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Department OF AGRICULTURE

Department OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Department OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Department OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;

WHEREAS, certain authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth were consolidated under Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011;

WHEREAS, the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of energy are critical state issues directly affecting the economy and our national security;

WHEREAS, the design, development, production, and deployment of renewable energy technologies attracts and secures new capital investment, creates jobs, and otherwise benefits Michigan’s economy by fostering research and innovation and by accelerating diversification and revitalization of Michigan’s industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors;

WHEREAS, Michigan is uniquely positioned to advance the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies because of its many assets including, but not limited to, its skilled and available workforce; automotive research and development capabilities; tool and die, metal fabrication, and supply chain superiority; research universities and community colleges with advanced energy academic and technical curricula; and available natural resources in wind, water, and biomass;

WHEREAS, developing Michigan’s energy economy by creating strategic alliances between business and labor will improve the lives of Michigan’s working families and the vitality of Michigan’s businesses, while providing an opportunity to transition to low carbon energy technologies;

WHEREAS, Michigan’s economic development efforts can benefit from the rapidly evolving renewable energy and energy efficiency business sectors;

WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:

I. DEFINITIONS

As used in this Order:

A. “Biofuel” means any renewable liquid or gas fuel offered for sale as a fuel that is derived from recently living organisms or their metabolic by-products and meets applicable quality standards, including, but not limited to, ethanol, ethanol-blended fuel, biodiesel, and biodiesel blends.

B. “Biogas” means a biofuel that is a gas.

C. “Biomass” means a biofuel that is a solid.

D. “Department of Agriculture” means the principal department of state government created by Section 1 of 1921 PA 13, MCL 285.1, and Section 175 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.275.

E. “Department of Environmental Quality” means the principal department of state government created by Executive Order 1995-18, MCL 324.99903.

F. “Department of Information Technology” means the principal department of state government created by Executive Order 2001-3, MCL 18.41.

G. “Department of Labor and Economic Growth” or “Department” means the principal department of state government created by Section 225 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.325, and renamed by Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001, and by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011.

H. “Michigan Broadband Development Authority” means the public body corporate and politic created within the Department of Treasury by Section 4 of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Act, 2002 PA 49, MCL 484.3204, and transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011.

I. “Michigan Public Service Commission” means the commission created by Section 1 of 1939 PA 3, MCL 460.1.

J. “Michigan State Housing Development Authority” means the public body corporate and politic created by Section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1421.

K. “State Budget Director” means the individual appointed by the Governor pursuant to Section 321 of The Management and Budget Act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1321.

L. “Type II transfer” means that phrase as defined by Section 3 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103.

M. “Type III transfer” means that phrase as defined by Section 3 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103.

II. TRANSFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

A. Department of Agriculture

1. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including, but not limited to, the functions of budgeting and procurement, of the Department of Agriculture relating to the development, production, delivery, promotion, and use of biofuels, biogas, and biomass, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

2. The Renewable Fuels Commission established within the Department of Agriculture by Section 3 of the Renewable Fuels Commission Act, 2006 PA 272, MCL 290.583, is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

B. Department of Environmental Quality

1. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including, but not limited to, the functions of budgeting and procurement, of the Pollution Prevention Programs Unit and the Field Services Unit of the Environmental Science and Services Division related to energy policy, energy efficiency, alternative energy, green infrastructure, green programs and practices, low-impact design, sustainability, and recycling are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Environmental Quality to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

C. Energy Advisory Committee

1. The Energy Advisory Committee created by Section 2 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.82, is transferred by Type III transfer to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

2. The Energy Advisory Committee is abolished.

D. Michigan Broadband Development Authority

1. Except as provided in Section II.D.2 and Section IV, the authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including, but not limited to, the functions of budgeting and procurement, of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority and the Board of Directors of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority under the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Act, 2002 PA 49, MCL 484.3201 to 484.3225, are transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

2. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including, but not limited to, the functions of budgeting and procurement, of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority under Section 7(1)(d) of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Act, 2002 PA 49, MCL 484.3207(1)(d), are transferred to the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Michigan Public Service Commission shall exercise the authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred under this paragraph independently of the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

3. Except for the transfer under Section II.D.1, nothing in this Order shall alter the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which remain with the Authority. All records, property, personnel, monies, and funds of the Authority, including, but not limited to, bonds, notes, reserves, and trust funds, remain under the control of the Authority, subject to any agreements of the Authority with note and bond holders.

4. Upon the completion of the transfer to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under Section II.D, the Authority shall continue to exercise its legal authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities independently of the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Authority shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department. When directing and supervising the budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Authority, the Director of the Department shall remain cognizant of the rights of the holders of Authority bonds or notes. Certain Authority bond and note contracts may require the Authority to either maintain sufficient personnel or contract for services to plan Authority programs and to supervise enforcement and, where necessary, foreclosure of Authority mortgage agreements.

5. The transfers under Section II.D are subject to any agreement executed prior to the issuance of this Order with note holders, bond holders, or issuers of instruments that are guaranteed.

6. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to affect the status of moneys of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Moneys of the Authority are not moneys of this state. State funds appropriated to the Authority lose their identity as state funds upon payment to the Authority and become public funds of the Authority solely under the control of the Authority. Funds established by the Authority are public trust funds administered by the Authority.

7. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to impair the obligation of any bond or note issued by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Bonds and notes issued by the Authority are obligations of the Authority and not obligations of this state.

E. Michigan Superconducting Super Collider Commission

1. The Michigan Superconducting Super Collider Commission created under Section 4 of the Michigan Superconducting Super Collider Act, 1987 PA 26, MCL 3.814, is transferred by Type III transfer to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth. The transfer under this paragraph includes, but is not limited to, the transfer of all powers and duties of the Commission under Section 11 of the Michigan Superconducting Super Collider Act, 1987 PA 26, MCL 3.821, as amended by 2006 PA 226.

2. The Michigan Superconducting Super Collider Commission is abolished.

III. IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFERS TO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

A. The Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of the transfers to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth under this Order and shall make internal organization changes as necessary to effectuate the transfers.

B. The Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth shall immediately initiate coordination with principal state departments affected by transfers to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth under this Order to facilitate the transfers and develop a memorandum of record with each affected principal department identifying any pending settlements, issues of compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, or other obligations to be resolved to implement the transfers to the Department under this Order.

C. The Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth and the director of each principal department affected by the transfers to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth under this Order shall jointly identify the program positions and administrative function positions that will be transferred to the Department under this Order. The Director of the Department and the director of each principal department affected by a transfer to the Department under this Order shall make every effort to develop an agreement specifying the positions to be transferred by the effective date of this Order. In the event of a failure to reach an agreement on positions to be transferred under this Order, the Director of the Department shall develop a written recommendation specifying the positions to be transferred and submit the recommendation to the Governor for consideration and approval. All transfers to the Department shall be consistent with this Order and documented by a memorandum of understanding between the director of each principal department affected by a transfer to the Department under this Order and the Director of the Department.

D. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth under this Order shall be administered in such ways as to promote efficient administration.

E. The Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Growth may delegate within the Department a duty or power conferred on the Director of the Department by this Order or by other law and the individual to whom the duty or power is delegated may perform the duty or exercise the power at the time and to the extent that the power is delegated by the Director.

F. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth under this Order are transferred to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

G. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Michigan Broadband Development Authority for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under this Order are transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.

H. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to the Michigan Broadband Development Authority for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan Public Service Commission under this Order are transferred to the Michigan Public Service Commission.

IV. TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority under Section 7(1)(p) of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Act, 2002 PA 49, MCL 484.3207(1)(p), are transferred by Type III transfer to the Department of Information Technology.

B. The Michigan Broadband Development Authority and the Board of Directors of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority are abolished.

C. The Director of the Department of Information Technology shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of the transfer to the Department of Information Technology under this Order and shall make internal organization changes as necessary to effectuate the transfers.

D. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Information Technology under this Order shall be administered in such ways as to promote efficient administration.

E. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Information Technology under this Order are transferred to the Department of Information Technology.

V. RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

A. The Department of Labor and Economic Growth in renamed the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.

B. Any statutory and other references to the Department of Labor and Economic Growth shall be deemed references to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.

VI. CHIEF ENERGY OFFICER FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

A. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth is designated as the Chief Energy Officer for the State of Michigan. As Chief Energy Officer, the Director shall promote the use of renewable energy, the development of advanced energy technologies, and the implementation of energy efficiency measures in this state.

B. The Chief Energy Officer also shall serve as an advisor to the Governor on matters relating to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other energy matters as requested by the Governor.

VII. RESCISSIONS

A. Executive Order 2006-14 is rescinded in its entirety.

B. Executive Order 2003-8 is rescinded in its entirety.

VIII. MISCELLANEOUS

A. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state’s financial management system necessary for the implementation of this Order.

B. All rules, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the transfers under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.

C. This Order shall not abate any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected under this Order.

D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.

In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective December 28, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.

[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 27th day of October 2008, in the year of our Lord, two thousand eight.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

By the Governor:

Terri L. Land

Secretary of State

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Management and Budget was received and read:

October 3, 2008

Attached is a report on the purchase of recycled products by the Department of Management and Budget, Purchasing Operations, for the 2007 Fiscal Year. This report is submitted in accordance with Public Act 431 of 1988 (Section 261a(5)).

Any questions regarding this report may be directed to Elise Lancaster, Director of Purchasing Operations, at (517) 241‑2715.

Sincerely,

Lisa Webb Sharpe

Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

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

October 15, 2008

Please find attached one copy of the Personal Property Audit Quarterly Report for the period July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008. The report is required by Public Act 127 of 2007, the General Government Appropriations Act. Section 947 of the Act provides, in part, as follows:

(1) Of the $5,267,400.00 included in part 1 for the revenue enhancement program $4,767,400.00 shall be used for revenue collection enhancement activities including auditing functions.

(2) The department of treasury shall submit quarterly progress reports to the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations subcommittees on general government and the senate and house fiscal agencies, regarding personal property tax audits funded under subsection (1). The report shall include the number of audits, revenue generated, and number of complaints received by the department related to the audits.

October 15, 2008

Please find attached one copy of the Principal Residence Exemption Compliance Program Quarterly Report for the period July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008. The report is required by Public Act 127 of 2007, the General Government Appropriations Act. Section 947 of the Act provides, in part, as follows:

(1) Of the $5,267,400.00 included in part 1 for the revenue enhancement program, $4,767,400.00 shall be used for revenue collection enhancement activities including auditing functions.

(3) The $500,000.00 balance of the $5,267,400.00 shall be used for the principal residence exemption compliance program. Along with other program costs, expenditures shall include the development of a statewide web-based database created for the purpose of enforcing the principal residence exemption compliance program. The department shall submit quarterly progress reports that include the number of exemptions denied and the revenue received under this program. The legislative auditor general shall complete a performance audit of the principal residence exemption compliance program prior to April 1, 2008. Revenue generated to the state from the principal residence exemption compliance program shall be used to reimburse the state general fund for the $500,000.00 appropriation prior to any other allocation. Additional funds from the revenue enhancement program and carry-forward appropriations may be used to support costs in excess of $500,000.00.

Frederick Headen, Director

Bureau of Local Government Services

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Proos introduced

House Bill No. 6576, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 461.

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

Rep. Proos introduced

House Bill No. 6577, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 461.

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

Rep. LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 6578, entitled

A bill to amend 1879 PA 237, entitled “An act to provide for the execution, acknowledgment, and recording of contracts for the sale of land,” (MCL 565.351 to 565.361) by amending the title and by adding section 4a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6579, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as added by 2007 PA 95.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6580, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57v; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6581, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 61003 (MCL 324.61003), as added by 1998 PA 117.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6582, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 510 (MCL 206.30 and 206.510), section 30 as amended by 2005 PA 214 and section 510 as amended by 1995 PA 245.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6583, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” (MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding section 44h.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6584, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2004 PA 173.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6585, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 251 (MCL 18.1251), as amended by 1999 PA 8.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6586, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2008 PA 7.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6587, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801i (MCL 257.801i), as added by 2000 PA 36.

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

Rep. Elsenheimer introduced

House Bill No. 6588, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 29 (MCL 421.29), as amended by 2002 PA 192.

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

Rep. LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 6589, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 519.

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

Rep. Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 6590, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1029.

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

Rep. Opsommer introduced

House Bill No. 6591, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6t.

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

Rep. Bieda introduced

House Joint Resolution OOO, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 21a to article V, to provide for the filling of a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.

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Rep. Bauer announced that pursuant to House Rule 1(2), the House will stand adjourned until Thursday, November 6, at 12:00 Noon.

The Clerk declared the House adjourned until Thursday, November 6, at 12:00 Noon.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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