No. 82
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
94thLegislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 6, 2007.
12:00 Noon.
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--excused Meadows--present Simpson--present
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--excused 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--present Palmer--present Warren--excused
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. Robert Dean, from the 75th District, offered the following invocation:
"Proverbs 29 and 25 says who so putith his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Our heavenly Father we thank Thee for this day with its opportunities for service. We thank Thee for food and raiment. We thank Thee for friends, companions and loved ones. We bless Thy holy name. We pray Thee to make us channels of blessing this day. May the radiant of our redeemer be reflected in our lives. May all who come in contact with us take knowledge that we have been with Thee. Pray that You would bless us as we go about our daily task. In these chambers in the home and business, in the classroom, yea everywhere, may we be true to Thee and to Thy teaching. Whether we eat or whether we drink, or whatsoever we do, may we do all to the glory of God. Be with our absent loved ones. Be with Representative Kevin Green and his wife and family. We pray that You are to bless our state, bless our cities, bless all those who are in authority and bless all who are engaged in Thy service even in the foreign lands. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. We ask all in Jesus' name, Amen."
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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Warren be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Booher moved that Reps. Caul and Green be excused from today's session.
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 222, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to require reports, audits, and plans; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hoogendyk moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 19, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 229. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall develop, post, and maintain, on a publicly accessible Internet site, all expenditures made by the agency within a fiscal year. The posting must include the purpose for which each expenditure is made.".
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Agema moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 19, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 230. Individuals, groups, or organizations receiving any monies from the department of agriculture for grants or any other purpose shall not use those funds for employee benefits to unmarried partners.".
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Reps. Palsrok and Walker moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 26, following line 18, by inserting:
"Sec. 703. From the appropriation in part 1 for agriculture development, $30,000.00 shall be provided to the northwest Michigan horticultural research station.".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Palsrok and Walker,
Rep. Palsrok demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Palsrok and Walker,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Espinoza moved to substitute (H-10) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-10) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 19, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 229. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the chief justice shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the judicial branch. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the chief justice shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in judicial branch programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 222, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to require reports, audits, and plans; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 334 Yeas--58
Accavitti Cushingberry Johnson Polidori
Angerer Dean Jones, Robert Sak
Bauer Dillon Lahti Scott
Bennett Donigan Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Bieda Ebli LeBlanc Simpson
Brown Espinoza Leland Smith, Alma
Byrnes Farrah Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Byrum Gillard Lindberg Spade
Cheeks Gonzales Mayes Tobocman
Clack Griffin McDowell Vagnozzi
Clemente Hammel Meadows Valentine
Condino Hammon Meisner Wenke
Constan Hood Melton Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Miller Young
Coulouris Jackson
Nays--49
Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Pearce
Agema Hansen Meltzer Proos
Amos Hildenbrand Moolenaar Robertson
Ball Hoogendyk Moore Rocca
Booher Horn Moss Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Huizenga Nitz Shaffer
Calley Hune Nofs Sheen
Casperson Jones, Rick Opsommer Stahl
Caswell Knollenberg Palmer Stakoe
DeRoche LaJoy Palsrok Steil
Elsenheimer Law, David Pastor Walker
Emmons Marleau Pavlov Ward
Gaffney
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 231, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of history, arts, and libraries for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to create funds; to provide for the disbursement of certain grants; to provide for reports; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Amos moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, following line 22, by inserting:
"Sec. 225. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall develop, post, and maintain, on a publicly accessible Internet site, all expenditures made by the agency within a fiscal year. The posting must include the purpose for which each expenditure is made.".
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Vagnozzi moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, following line 20, by inserting:
"Sec. 225. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the department. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the department shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in department programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 231, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of history, arts, and libraries for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to create funds; to provide for the disbursement of certain grants; to provide for reports; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 335 Yeas--61
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Moss
Amos Dean Johnson Polidori
Angerer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bauer Donigan Lahti Scott
Bennett Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Bieda Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Brown Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrnes Gaffney Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Byrum Gillard Lindberg Spade
Cheeks Gonzales Mayes Tobocman
Clack Griffin McDowell Vagnozzi
Clemente Hammel Meadows Valentine
Condino Hammon Meisner Wenke
Constan Hood Melton Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Miller Young
Coulouris
Nays--46
Acciavatti Hansen Meltzer Proos
Agema Hildenbrand Moolenaar Robertson
Ball Hoogendyk Moore Rocca
Booher Horn Nitz Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Shaffer
Calley Hune Opsommer Sheen
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stahl
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Stakoe
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Steil
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Walker
Emmons Marleau Pearce Ward
Garfield Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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. Meekhof, 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 must vote no on this budget because of the devastating cut made to the library system. Libraries are an essential part of our local communities and I believe that we can find much better places to save money than this."
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 233, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and employees; to require certain reports; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gillard moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 11, following line 26, by inserting:
"Sec. 216. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the chief justice shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the judicial branch. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the chief justice shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in judicial branch programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 233, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and employees; to require certain reports; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 336 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--50
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Proos
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moore Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Nitz Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Sheen
Calley Hune Opsommer Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Walker
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Ward
Emmons Marleau Pearce Wenke
Gaffney Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 235, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hoogendyk moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 17, following line 23, by inserting:
"Sec. 231. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall develop, post, and maintain, on a publicly accessible Internet site, all expenditures made by the department for each fiscal year. The posting must include the purpose for which each expenditure is made.".
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. LeBlanc moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 17, following line 23, by inserting:
"Sec. 231. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the department. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the department shall report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in departmental programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 235, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 337 Yeas--62
Accavitti Dean Johnson Moore
Angerer Dillon Jones, Rick Nofs
Bauer Donigan Jones, Robert Polidori
Bennett Ebli Lahti Sak
Bieda Espinoza Law, Kathleen Scott
Brown Farrah LeBlanc Sheltrown
Byrnes Gaffney Leland Simpson
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Alma
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Smith, Virgil
Clack Griffin Mayes Spade
Clemente Hammel McDowell Tobocman
Condino Hammon Meadows Vagnozzi
Constan Hood Meisner Valentine
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Wojno
Coulouris Horn Miller Young
Cushingberry Jackson
Nays--45
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Robertson
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Rocca
Amos Hildenbrand Moss Schuitmaker
Ball Hoogendyk Nitz Shaffer
Booher Huizenga Opsommer Sheen
Brandenburg Hune Palmer Stahl
Calley Knollenberg Palsrok Stakoe
Casperson LaJoy Pastor Steil
Caswell Law, David Pavlov Walker
DeRoche Marleau Pearce Ward
Elsenheimer Meekhof Proos Wenke
Emmons
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4711, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2665 and 125.2666), section 15 as amended by 2006 PA 32 and section 16 as amended by 2000 PA 145.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Huizenga moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Ward moved that Rep. DeRoche be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4711, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2665 and 125.2666), section 15 as amended by 2006 PA 32 and section 16 as amended by 2000 PA 145.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 338 Yeas--106
Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Pearce
Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Polidori
Agema Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos
Amos Emmons LeBlanc Robertson
Angerer Espinoza Leland Rocca
Ball Farrah Lemmons Sak
Bauer Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bennett Garfield Marleau Scott
Bieda Gillard Mayes Shaffer
Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheen
Brandenburg Griffin Meadows Sheltrown
Brown Hammel Meekhof Simpson
Byrnes Hammon Meisner Smith, Alma
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith, Virgil
Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Casperson Hood Miller Stahl
Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stakoe
Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil
Clack Horn Moss Tobocman
Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Condino Hune Nofs Valentine
Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Ward
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young
Dillon Lahti
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4712, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 13 (MCL 125.2663), as amended by 2006 PA 467.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Clemente moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4712, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 13 (MCL 125.2663), as amended by 2006 PA 467.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 339 Yeas--105
Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori
Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos
Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Farrah Leland Sak
Bauer Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Garfield Lindberg Scott
Bieda Gillard Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gonzales Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Griffin McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Hammel Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammon Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hansen Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Casperson Hood Miller Stahl
Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stakoe
Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil
Clack Horn Moss Tobocman
Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Condino Hune Nofs Valentine
Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Ward
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young
Dillon
Nays--1
Meltzer
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4713, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2006 PA 32.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Espinoza moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4713, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2006 PA 32.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 340 Yeas--106
Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Pearce
Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Polidori
Agema Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos
Amos Emmons LeBlanc Robertson
Angerer Espinoza Leland Rocca
Ball Farrah Lemmons Sak
Bauer Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bennett Garfield Marleau Scott
Bieda Gillard Mayes Shaffer
Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheen
Brandenburg Griffin Meadows Sheltrown
Brown Hammel Meekhof Simpson
Byrnes Hammon Meisner Smith, Alma
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith, Virgil
Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Casperson Hood Miller Stahl
Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stakoe
Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil
Clack Horn Moss Tobocman
Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Condino Hune Nofs Valentine
Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Ward
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young
Dillon Lahti
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 207, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 207.803 and 207.808), section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 281 and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 484.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 207, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 207.803 and 207.808), section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 281 and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 484.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 341 Yeas--104
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Miller Stahl
Caswell Hood Moolenaar Stakoe
Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil
Clack Horn Moss Tobocman
Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Condino Hune Nofs Valentine
Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Ward
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young
Nays--2
Hoogendyk Meltzer
In The Chair: Sak
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to promote economic growth and job creation within this state; to create and regulate the Michigan economic growth authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and of state and local officials; to assess and collect a fee; to approve certain plans and the use of certain funds; and to provide qualifications for and determine eligibility for tax credits and other incentives for authorized businesses and for qualified taxpayers,"
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5054, entitled
A bill to create the sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund; to provide for assessments against certain criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for establishment of and funding for medical forensic intervention and treatment programs for victims of criminal sexual conduct; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Donigan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5054, entitled
A bill to create the sexual assault victims' medical forensic intervention and treatment fund; to provide for assessments against certain criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for establishment of and funding for medical forensic intervention and treatment programs for victims of criminal sexual conduct; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 342 Yeas--106
Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Pearce
Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Polidori
Agema Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos
Amos Emmons LeBlanc Robertson
Angerer Espinoza Leland Rocca
Ball Farrah Lemmons Sak
Bauer Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bennett Garfield Marleau Scott
Bieda Gillard Mayes Shaffer
Booher Gonzales McDowell Sheen
Brandenburg Griffin Meadows Sheltrown
Brown Hammel Meekhof Simpson
Byrnes Hammon Meisner Smith, Alma
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith, Virgil
Calley Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Casperson Hood Miller Stahl
Caswell Hoogendyk Moolenaar Stakoe
Cheeks Hopgood Moore Steil
Clack Horn Moss Tobocman
Clemente Huizenga Nitz Vagnozzi
Condino Hune Nofs Valentine
Constan Jackson Opsommer Walker
Corriveau Johnson Palmer Ward
Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Young
Dillon Lahti
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Amos, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bennett, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Calley, Casperson, Caswell, Clack, Clemente, Corriveau, Coulouris, Dean, DeRoche, Elsenheimer, Espinoza, Gaffney, Garfield, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Jackson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, David Law, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lindberg, Marleau, McDowell, Meadows, Meekhof, Melton, Meltzer, Moolenaar, Moore, Moss, Nitz, Nofs, Opsommer, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Sheltrown, Stakoe, Steil, Valentine, Ward, Wenke and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5055, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1j of chapter IX (MCL 769.1j), as added by 2003 PA 70.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Donigan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5055, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1j of chapter IX (MCL 769.1j), as added by 2003 PA 70.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 343 Yeas--104
Accavitti Ebli LaJoy Pearce
Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori
Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos
Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Robertson
Bauer Farrah Leland Rocca
Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Sak
Bieda Garfield Lindberg Schuitmaker
Booher Gillard Marleau Scott
Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Shaffer
Brown Griffin McDowell Sheen
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Sheltrown
Byrum Hammon Meekhof Simpson
Calley Hansen Meisner Smith, Alma
Casperson Hildenbrand Melton Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Hood Meltzer Spade
Clack Hoogendyk Miller Stahl
Clemente Hopgood Moolenaar Stakoe
Condino Horn Moore Steil
Constan Huizenga Moss Tobocman
Corriveau Hune Nitz Vagnozzi
Coulouris Jackson Nofs Valentine
Cushingberry Johnson Opsommer Walker
Dean Jones, Rick Palmer Ward
DeRoche Jones, Robert Palsrok Wenke
Dillon Knollenberg Pastor Wojno
Donigan Lahti Pavlov Young
Nays--3
Agema Amos Caswell
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bennett, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Calley, Cheeks, Clack, Clemente, Corriveau, Coulouris, DeRoche, Espinoza, Farrah, Gaffney, Garfield, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Jackson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lindberg, Marleau, McDowell, Meadows, Melton, Meltzer, Moolenaar, Moore, Moss, Nitz, Nofs, Palsrok, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheen, Sheltrown, Simpson, Spade, Stakoe, Valentine, Ward, Wojno and Young were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5056, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18m of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18m), as amended by 2004 PA 102.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Donigan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5056, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18m of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18m), as amended by 2004 PA 102.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 344 Yeas--100
Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Pearce
Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Polidori
Angerer Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos
Ball Emmons LeBlanc Robertson
Bauer Espinoza Leland Rocca
Bennett Farrah Lemmons Sak
Bieda Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker
Booher Gillard Marleau Scott
Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Shaffer
Brown Griffin McDowell Sheen
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Sheltrown
Byrum Hammon Meekhof Simpson
Calley Hansen Meisner Smith, Alma
Casperson Hildenbrand Melton Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Hood Miller Spade
Clack Hopgood Moolenaar Stahl
Clemente Horn Moore Stakoe
Condino Huizenga Moss Tobocman
Constan Hune Nitz Vagnozzi
Corriveau Jackson Nofs Valentine
Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Walker
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palmer Ward
Dean Jones, Robert Palsrok Wenke
DeRoche Knollenberg Pastor Wojno
Dillon Lahti Pavlov Young
Nays--7
Agema Caswell Hoogendyk Steil
Amos Garfield Meltzer
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Calley, Casperson, Cheeks, Clack, Clemente, Corriveau, Coulouris, Espinoza, Gaffney, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Jackson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Lindberg, Marleau, McDowell, Meadows, Melton, Moore, Moss, Nitz, Nofs, Palsrok, Pearce, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Simpson, Spade, Stakoe, Valentine, Ward and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5057, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 181 (MCL 600.181), as added by 2003 PA 97.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Donigan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5057, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 181 (MCL 600.181), as added by 2003 PA 97.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 345 Yeas--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
Nays--0
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Accavitti, Acciavatti, Amos, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bennett, Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrum, Calley, Casperson, Caswell, Cheeks, Clack, Clemente, Corriveau, Coulouris, Espinoza, Farrah, Gaffney, Gonzales, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Jackson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Lahti, LaJoy, David Law, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lindberg, Marleau, McDowell, Meadows, Melton, Moolenaar, Moore, Moss, Nitz, Nofs, Opsommer, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Rocca, Sak, Schuitmaker, Scott, Sheltrown, Simpson, Spade, Stakoe, Steil, Valentine, Wenke, Wojno and Young were named co-sponsors of the bill.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic growth and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
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. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade and Vagnozzi
Nays: Reps. Acciavatti, Brandenburg and Amos
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain transportation purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to create certain funds and programs; to prescribe requirements for certain railroad and bus facilities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and officials and local units of government; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman and Vagnozzi
Nays: None
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic growth and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hammel moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 24, following line 27, by inserting:
"Sec. 221. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the department. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the department shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in department programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic growth and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 346 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--50
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Proos
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moore Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Nitz Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Sheen
Calley Hune Opsommer Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Walker
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Ward
Emmons Marleau Pearce Wenke
Gaffney Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain transportation purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to create certain funds and programs; to prescribe requirements for certain railroad and bus facilities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and officials and local units of government; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Gonzales moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 20, following line 8, by inserting:
"Sec. 262. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the chief justice shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the judicial branch. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the chief justice shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in judicial branch programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department and certain transportation purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to create certain funds and programs; to prescribe requirements for certain railroad and bus facilities; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and officials and local units of government; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 347 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--50
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Proos
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moore Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Nitz Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Sheen
Calley Hune Opsommer Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Walker
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Ward
Emmons Marleau Pearce Wenke
Gaffney Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
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, September 6:
House Bill Nos. 5154 5155 5156 5157 5158 5159 5160 5161 5162 5163 5164 5165 5166 5167 5168 5169 5170 5171 5172
Senate Bill Nos. 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5123, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled "Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 207.842 and 207.843), section 2 as amended by 2006 PA 554.
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. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Griffin, Meadows, Meisner, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Clemente, Chair, of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Present: Reps. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Griffin, Meadows, Meisner, Huizenga, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor
Absent: Rep. Melton
Excused: Rep. Melton
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5100, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2683), as amended by 2006 PA 304.
With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "OR" by inserting "PROCESSED PRODUCTS FROM AGRICULTURAL CROPS;".
The bill and amendment were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz and Ball
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: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Present: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz and Ball
Absent: Rep. Meekhof
Excused: Rep. Meekhof
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 229, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the departments of attorney general, civil rights, civil service, information technology, management and budget, state, and treasury, the executive office, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to provide for the funding of certain work projects; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; to transfer certain funds; to prescribe certain requirements for bidding on state contracts; to provide for disposition of year-end balances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain principal executive departments and state agencies, officials, and employees; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various principal executive departments and state agencies.
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. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman and Vagnozzi
Nays: Reps. Acciavatti, Hansen, Agema and Moss
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 238, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) 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. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi and Nofs
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Meadows, Chair, of the Committee on Retiree Health Care Reforms, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Present: Reps. Meadows, Coulouris, Johnson, Valentine, Wenke, Calley and Knollenberg
Absent: Reps. Spade, Alma Smith and Moss
Excused: Reps. Spade, Alma Smith and Moss
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4592, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding part 7B.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Messages from the Governor
Date: September 5, 2007
Time: 12:20 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4517 (Public Act No. 53, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1867 PA 20, entitled "An act relative to recording deeds, mortgages and instruments of record, and to declare the effect thereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.491), as amended by 1992 PA 211.
(Filed with the Secretary of State September 6, 2007, at 11:21 a.m.)
Date: September 5, 2007
Time: 12:25 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4519 (Public Act No. 54, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1915 PA 123, entitled "An act to provide for the recording and use in evidence of affidavits affecting real property; and to provide a penalty for the making of false affidavits," by amending section 2 (MCL 565.452).
(Filed with the Secretary of State September 6, 2007, at 11:23 a.m.)
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.
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. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman and Vagnozzi
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Present: Reps. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Alma Smith, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Acciavatti, Caswell, Shaffer, Brandenburg, Amos, Booher, Hansen, Proos, Agema, Moss and Nofs
Absent: Rep. Caul
Excused: Rep. Caul
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 238, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-5) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-5) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. LeBlanc moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 26, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 240. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the department. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the department shall report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in departmental programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Elsenheimer moved that Rep. DeRoche be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 238, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 348 Yeas--66
Accavitti Dillon Jones, Rick Moore
Angerer Donigan Jones, Robert Nofs
Bauer Ebli Lahti Polidori
Bennett Espinoza LaJoy Sak
Bieda Farrah Law, David Schuitmaker
Brown Gaffney Law, Kathleen Scott
Byrnes Gillard LeBlanc Sheltrown
Byrum Gonzales Leland Simpson
Cheeks Griffin Lemmons Smith, Alma
Clack Hammel Lindberg Smith, Virgil
Clemente Hammon Mayes Spade
Condino Hansen McDowell Tobocman
Constan Hood Meadows Vagnozzi
Corriveau Hopgood Meisner Valentine
Coulouris Horn Melton Wojno
Cushingberry Jackson Miller Young
Dean Johnson
Nays--40
Acciavatti Emmons Moolenaar Robertson
Agema Garfield Moss Rocca
Amos Hildenbrand Nitz Shaffer
Ball Hoogendyk Opsommer Sheen
Booher Huizenga Palmer Stahl
Brandenburg Hune Palsrok Stakoe
Calley Knollenberg Pastor Steil
Casperson Marleau Pavlov Walker
Caswell Meekhof Pearce Ward
Elsenheimer Meltzer Proos Wenke
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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. Agema, 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 don't vote on bills I don't have a chance to review. There has been substitute after substitute. We were told we would always have a chance to review-we didn't."
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4346, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 349 Yeas--0
Nays--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
In The Chair: Sak
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Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No time to read the bill."
House Bill No. 4360, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 350 Yeas--0
Nays--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
In The Chair: Sak
House Bill No. 4344, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 351 Yeas--0
Nays--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
In The Chair: Sak
House Bill No. 4348, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 352 Yeas--0
Nays--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
In The Chair: Sak
House Bill No. 4350, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for certain state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 353 Yeas--0
Nays--107
Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce
Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori
Agema Ebli Law, David Proos
Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson
Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca
Ball Espinoza Leland Sak
Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker
Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott
Bieda Garfield Marleau Shaffer
Booher Gillard Mayes Sheen
Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheltrown
Brown Griffin Meadows Simpson
Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma
Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil
Calley Hansen Melton Spade
Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl
Caswell Hood Miller Stakoe
Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil
Clack Hopgood Moore Tobocman
Clemente Horn Moss Vagnozzi
Condino Huizenga Nitz Valentine
Constan Hune Nofs Walker
Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Ward
Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno
Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young
DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov
In The Chair: Sak
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Spade moved to substitute (H-6) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ball moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 33, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 285. From the money appropriated in part 1, the department shall implement continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms in the programs administered by the department. The continuous improvement efficiency mechanisms shall identify changes made in programs to increase efficiency and reduce expenditures in the programs. On March 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, the department shall submit a report to the state budget director, the senate and house appropriation subcommittees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the progress made toward increased efficiencies in department programs. At a minimum, each report shall include information on the program review process, the type of improvement mechanisms implemented, and actual and projected expenditure savings as a result of the increased program efficiencies.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Cushingberry moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 12, following line 2, by inserting:
"Sec. 114. BUDGETARY SAVINGS
Budgetary savings $ (100)
GROSS APPROPRIATION $ (100)
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose $ (100)"
and by adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 33, following line 14, by inserting:
"Sec. 285. (1) The department shall contract with a private company to conduct a study of ways to streamline the department's procurement procedures for durable goods and services. A report and recommendations for streamlining the department's procurement procedures shall be prepared by the private contractor and submitted to the house and senate appropriations committees and the house and senate fiscal agencies by November 30, 2007.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the appropriation authorization adjustments required due to negative appropriations for budgetary savings shall be made only after the approval of transfers by the legislature under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
(3) The negative appropriation authorization adjustments in subsection (2) shall only occur if the study of procurement procedures in subsection (1) is not completed and submitted to the house and senate appropriations committees and the house and senate fiscal agencies by November 30, 2007.".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services and certain state purposes related to public welfare services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 354 Yeas--59
Accavitti Dean Jackson Nofs
Angerer Dillon Johnson Polidori
Bauer Donigan Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Ebli Lahti Scott
Bieda Espinoza Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Farrah LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Gaffney Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meisner Valentine
Constan Hood Melton Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Miller Young
Cushingberry Hune Moore
Nays--47
Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Robertson
Agema Hansen Meltzer Rocca
Amos Hildenbrand Moolenaar Schuitmaker
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer
Booher Horn Nitz Sheen
Brandenburg Huizenga Opsommer Stahl
Calley Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Casperson Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
Caswell LaJoy Pastor Walker
Coulouris Law, David Pavlov Ward
Elsenheimer Marleau Pearce Wenke
Emmons Meadows Proos
In The Chair: Sak
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4354, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
Rep. Ward demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
The motion did not prevail, 3/5 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 355 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--50
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Proos
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moore Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Nitz Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Sheen
Calley Hune Opsommer Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Walker
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Ward
Emmons Marleau Pearce Wenke
Gaffney Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
House Bill No. 4358, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create certain funds and accounts; to require certain reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
Rep. Ward demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
The motion did not prevail, 3/5 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 356 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--50
Acciavatti Garfield Meltzer Proos
Agema Hansen Moolenaar Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moore Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moss Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Nitz Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nofs Sheen
Calley Hune Opsommer Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Palmer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palsrok Steil
DeRoche LaJoy Pastor Walker
Elsenheimer Law, David Pavlov Ward
Emmons Marleau Pearce Wenke
Gaffney Meekhof
In The Chair: Sak
House Bill No. 4359, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3, 6, 6a, 8b, 11, 11a, 11f, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20j, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 29, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 38, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 76, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99e, 99h, 104, 107, 147, and 163 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606, 388.1606a, 388.1608b, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611f, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620j, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622c, 388.1622d, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1629, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632b, 388.1632c, 388.1632d, 388.1632j, 388.1632l, 388.1637, 388.1638, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654a, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1664, 388.1665, 388.1674, 388.1676, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699e, 388.1699h, 388.1704, 388.1707, 388.1747, and 388.1763), sections 3, 11, 11g, 11j, 22a, 22b, 26b, 31a, 51a, 51c, 65, 81, and 147 as amended by 2007 PA 6, sections 6, 11a, 11f, 11k, 15, 18, 20, 20j, 22d, 24, 26a, 31d, 31f, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 39a, 41, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 74, 94a, 98, 99, and 107 as amended and sections 11m, 22c, 24a, 24c, 29, 32b, 64, 99e, 99h, and 104 as added by 2006 PA 342, section 6a as amended by 1997 PA 93, sections 8b and 38 as amended by 2003 PA 158, sections 19 and 39 as amended by 2005 PA 155, section 76 as amended by 1996 PA 300, and section 163 as amended by 2004 PA 351, and by adding sections 31g, 32, 32e, 32f, 65a, 77, 98d, 99a, and 99i; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools and the intermediate school districts of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to supplement the school aid fund by the levy and collection of certain taxes; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 11 and 22b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1622b), as amended by 2007 PA 6, and by adding sections 32n and 82.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
Rep. Ward demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion made by Angerer,
The motion did not prevail, 3/5 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 357 Yeas--57
Accavitti Cushingberry Jackson Miller
Angerer Dean Johnson Polidori
Bauer Dillon Jones, Robert Sak
Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott
Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown
Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson
Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma
Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil
Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade
Clack Griffin Mayes Tobocman
Clemente Hammel McDowell Vagnozzi
Condino Hammon Meadows Valentine
Constan Hood Meisner Wojno
Corriveau Hopgood Melton Young
Coulouris
Nays--48
Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Proos
Agema Hansen Meltzer Robertson
Amos Hildenbrand Moolenaar Rocca
Ball Hoogendyk Moore Schuitmaker
Booher Horn Moss Shaffer
Brandenburg Huizenga Nitz Sheen
Calley Hune Nofs Stahl
Casperson Jones, Rick Opsommer Stakoe
Caswell Knollenberg Palmer Steil
Elsenheimer LaJoy Palsrok Walker
Emmons Law, David Pastor Ward
Gaffney Marleau Pearce Wenke
In The Chair: Sak
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Angerer moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Friday, September 7, at 3:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Polidori, Garfield, Rick Jones, Sak, Miller, Simpson, Espinoza, Constan, Brown, Scott, Sheltrown, Wojno, Farrah, Gonzales, Vagnozzi, Marleau, Hansen and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 5173, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition act," by amending section 4 (MCL 390.1244).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
Reps. Polidori, Rick Jones, Garfield, Sak, Miller, Simpson, Espinoza, Angerer, Constan, Brown, Wojno, Farrah, Gonzales, Vagnozzi, Marleau, Hansen and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 5174, entitled
A bill to allow certain active duty service members to terminate motor vehicle leases; to provide for the rights and responsibilities of the lessees and lessors to those terminated motor vehicle leases; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officials; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide penalties; and to provide for the disposition of civil fines.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Gaffney, Hune, Ward and Farrah introduced
House Bill No. 5175, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8305 (MCL 324.8305), as amended by 2002 PA 418.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Opsommer, Meekhof, Stakoe, Rocca, Rick Jones, Agema, Steil, Stahl, Sheltrown, Polidori, Espinoza, Brown, Wojno, Farrah, Gonzales, Vagnozzi, Marleau, Ball, Emmons, Shaffer and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 5176, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program," by amending section 7 (MCL 390.977), as amended by 2004 PA 181.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
Reps. Polidori, Rick Jones, Agema, Steil, Stahl, Sheltrown, Espinoza, Brown, Wojno, Farrah, Gonzales, Vagnozzi, Marleau, Ball, Emmons, Shaffer and Dean introduced
House Bill No. 5177, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled "Michigan promise grant act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1622), as amended by 2007 PA 42.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
Reps. Rick Jones and Sheltrown introduced
House Bill No. 5178, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1653), as amended by 2005 PA 115.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Sheltrown and Rick Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5179, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled "Corridor improvement authority act," by amending section 18 (MCL 125.2888), as amended by 2007 PA 44.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Amos, Sheltrown and Rick Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5180, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2154), as amended by 2005 PA 15.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Amos, Sheltrown and Rick Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5181, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 530, entitled "Historical neighborhood tax increment finance authority act," by amending section 17 (MCL 125.2857).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Amos, Sheltrown and Rick Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5182, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled "The tax increment finance authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1803), as amended by 2005 PA 14.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Rep. LaJoy introduced
House Bill No. 5183, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 15a (MCL 125.1415a), as amended by 1994 PA 363.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Opsommer, Meekhof, Rocca, Rick Jones, Agema, Steil, Stahl, Sheltrown and Emmons introduced
House Joint Resolution V, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 5 and 6 of article VIII, to require public universities to consider certain active duty members of the armed forces and their dependents residents of this state for determining their tuition rates.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.
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Rep. Emmons moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:40 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Friday, September 7, at 3:00 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives