No. 25

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 12, 2008.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Accavitti—present Dillon—present Lahti—present Pearce—present

Acciavatti—present Donigan—present LaJoy—present Polidori—present

Agema—present Ebli—present Law, David—present Proos—present

Amos—present Elsenheimer—present Law, Kathleen—present Robertson—present

Angerer—present Emmons—present LeBlanc—present Rocca—present

Ball—excused Espinoza—present Leland—present Sak—present

Bauer—present Farrah—present Lemmons—present Schuitmaker—present

Bennett—present Gaffney—present Lindberg—present Scott—present

Bieda—present Garfield—present Marleau—present Shaffer—present

Booher—present Gillard—present Mayes—present Sheen—present

Brandenburg—present Gonzales—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present

Brown—present Green—present Meadows—present Simpson—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—present Hood—present Moolenaar—present Steil—present

Cheeks—present Hoogendyk—present Moore—present Tobocman—present

Clack—present Hopgood—present Moss—present Vagnozzi—present

Clemente—present Horn—present Nitz—present Valentine—present

Condino—present Huizenga—present Nofs—present Walker—present

Constan—present Hune—present Opsommer—present Ward—e/d/s

Corriveau—present Jackson—present Palmer—present Warren—present

Coulouris—present Johnson—present Palsrok—present Wenke—present

Cushingberry—excused 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. Shanelle Jackson, from the 9th District, offered the following invocation:

“Father in the name of Jesus we bless and honor You today. We know that this is the day that the Lord has made, we shall rejoice and be glad in it. We humble ourselves under Your mighty hand. Give us the hearts of servants and the wisdom to carry out righteous judgment. Remind us of our responsibility to uphold righteousness and to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Remind us of our responsibility to every citizen from the rich to the poor, from the young to the old. Your word says that we are to restore others in the spirit of meekness, considering ourselves. Take pride and arrogance from us Father and make us lowly as dear children. Spirit of the Lord, breath again the breathe of life over our cities and this State. Send prosperity now in Jesus name we pray, Amen.”

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Rep. Booher moved that Rep. Ball be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Tobocman moved that the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 1076.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 24, p. 442.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Tobocman,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 1076, 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 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2006 PA 659.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Meadows moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Byrum moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 10, line 17, after “OBLIGATION” by inserting “ISSUED”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman 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. Meekhof 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. 1076, 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 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2006 PA 659.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 145 Yeas—106

Accavitti Ebli LaJoy Pearce

Acciavatti Elsenheimer Law, David Polidori

Agema Emmons Law, Kathleen Proos

Amos Espinoza LeBlanc Robertson

Angerer Farrah Leland Rocca

Bauer Gaffney Lemmons Sak

Bennett Garfield Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Gillard Marleau Scott

Booher Gonzales Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Green McDowell Sheen

Brown Griffin Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammel Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Hammon Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hansen Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hood Miller Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Donigan Lahti

Nays—0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman 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. 948, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as amended by 2004 PA 549.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Angerer moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5841, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 455.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Meisner moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 12, line 4, after “MEMBER” by inserting “THAT”.

2. Amend page 12, line 5, after “206.532” by inserting a comma and “AND ARE WITHHELD AND PAID TO THIS STATE IN THE AMOUNT PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 351 OF THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.351”.

3. Amend page 14, line 1, after “MEMBER” by inserting “THAT”.

4. Amend page 14, line 2, after “206.532” by inserting a comma and “AND ARE WITHHELD AND PAID TO THIS STATE IN THE AMOUNT PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 351 OF THE INCOME TAX ACT OF 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.351”.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Meisner 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 entered the House Chambers.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5841, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 455.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 146 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5842, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.54cc), as added by 2006 PA 657; 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 Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Young 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. 5842, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.54cc), as added by 2006 PA 657; 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. 147 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5843, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Meltzer 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. 5843, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Angerer moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5844, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 367.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Huizenga moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:

“(4) TO THE EXTENT NOT WITHHELD BY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION OR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION, PAYMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION OR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION FOR THE SERVICES OF A PERFORMING ARTIST OR A CREW MEMBER THAT QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT UNDER THIS SECTION OR SECTION 455 OF THE MICHIGAN BUSINESS TAX ACT, 2007 PA 36, MCL 208.1455, ARE SUBJECT TO WITHHOLDING BY THE ELIGIBLE PRODUCTION COMPANY AS PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 351.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Johnson 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. 5844, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 367.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 148 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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.

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Rep. Meekhof moved that Rep. Garfield be excused temporarily from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The House returned to the consideration of

House Bill No. 5843, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.

(The bill was considered earlier today, see today’s Journal, p. 452.)

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 149 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan LaJoy Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli Law, David Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson

Amos Emmons LeBlanc Rocca

Angerer Espinoza Leland Sak

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Scott

Bieda Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Booher Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brandenburg Green 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

Caul Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Cheeks Hopgood Moore Tobocman

Clack Horn Moss Vagnozzi

Clemente Huizenga Nitz Valentine

Condino Hune Nofs Walker

Constan Jackson Opsommer Ward

Corriveau Johnson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Dillon Lahti Pearce

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. 5845, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5845, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 150 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5846, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 457.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Byrum 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. 5846, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 457.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 151 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5847, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2007 PA 62.

The bill was read a second time.

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. 5847, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2007 PA 62.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 152 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5848, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88d (MCL 125.2088d), as added by 2005 PA 225.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Robert Jones 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. 5848, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88d (MCL 125.2088d), as added by 2005 PA 225.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 153 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5849, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 459.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Corriveau 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. 5849, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 459.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 154 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5850, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 2A; 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 Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Coulouris 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. 5850, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 2A; 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. 155 Yeas—108

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Wojno

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov Young

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. 5851, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 125.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Accavitti 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. Meekhof moved that Rep. Opsommer 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. 5851, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 125.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 156 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheen

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Brown Green McDowell Simpson

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammon Meisner Spade

Casperson Hansen Melton Stahl

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hood Miller Steil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce

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. 5852, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 337.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Hildenbrand 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. 5852, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 337.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 157 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheen

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Brown Green McDowell Simpson

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammon Meisner Spade

Casperson Hansen Melton Stahl

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hood Miller Steil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce

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. 5853, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 512.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Kathleen Law 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. Byrnes moved that Rep. Wojno 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. 5853, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 512.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 158 Yeas—106

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul 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 Palmer Ward

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg

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. 5854, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner’s advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.801 to 247.816) by adding section 6b.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

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. 5854, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 286, entitled “An act to provide for the organization, powers, and duties of the state transportation commission and the state transportation department; to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of the state transportation director; to abolish the office of state highway commissioner and the commissioner’s advisory board and to transfer their powers and duties; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.801 to 247.816) by adding section 6b.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 159 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheen

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Brown Green McDowell Simpson

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammon Meisner Spade

Casperson Hansen Melton Stahl

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hood Miller Steil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce

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. 5855, entitled

A bill to authorize local units of government to provide free use of local government property for film production.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Miller 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. 5855, entitled

A bill to authorize local units of government to provide free use of local government property for film production.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 160 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheen

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Brown Green McDowell Simpson

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammon Meisner Spade

Casperson Hansen Melton Stahl

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hood Miller Steil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce

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. 5856, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 63, entitled “History, arts, and libraries act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 399.702), as amended by 2002 PA 508.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Valentine 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. 5856, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 63, entitled “History, arts, and libraries act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 399.702), as amended by 2002 PA 508.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 161 Yeas—107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Proos

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Robertson

Amos Emmons Law, Kathleen Rocca

Angerer Espinoza LeBlanc Sak

Bauer Farrah Leland Schuitmaker

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Scott

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Shaffer

Booher Gillard Marleau Sheen

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Brown Green McDowell Simpson

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammon Meisner Spade

Casperson Hansen Melton Stahl

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hood Miller Steil

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Pastor Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pearce

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.

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Rep. Angerer moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Meadows, Accavitti, Bauer, Bieda, Booher, Brown, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Emmons, Espinoza, Garfield, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, Opsommer, Palmer, Pastor, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 301.

A resolution honoring the East Lansing Boys Tennis Team for winning the MHSAA state championship.

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team, consisting of Thomas Cawood, Steve Wolff, Stephen Biddle, Christopher Crawford, Thomas Shin, Christopher Bracken, Robert Cawood, Blake Brogan, Adam Jadun, Robert Olds, Harris Jadun, Rollin Baker, and Trevor Brogan, won the MHSAA state championship in the fall of 2007. This was the first win by East Lansing since 1951; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team, whose members are also on the CAAC all-academic team, finished the dual match season undefeated at 16-0; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team finished in first place at the Grand Blanc Invitational tournament, first place at the Midland Dow Quad Invitational tournament, and second at the Ann Arbor Pioneer Quad Invitational tournament; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team had first place finishes in their league, the Capitol Area Athletic Conference tournament, the regional tournament, and the state tournament; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team doubles team of Steve Wolff and Adam Jadun finished first in the state tournament; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team doubles team of Blake Brogan and T.J. Brogan finished as runners up at the state tournament; and

Whereas, The East Lansing Boys Tennis Team singles of Tommy Cawood, Bobby Cawood and Harry Jadun finished as semi-finalists in the state tournament; now therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor all the members and coaching staff of the East Lansing Boys Tennis Team upon winning the state championship.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Angerer moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Bieda, Accavitti, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Coulouris, Dean, Garfield, Gonzales, Hansen, Robert Jones, Kathleen Law, Leland, Lemmons, Mayes, Meltzer, Pastor, Rocca, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 302.

A resolution to encourage Michigan animal shelters and pounds to adopt a “no-kill” philosophy in dealing with homeless pets.

Whereas, More than 56,900 dogs and 76,300 cats were euthanized at Michigan animal shelters in 2003. The number of homeless pets killed each year both in Michigan and nationwide has decreased significantly in the past 15 years. However, the killing of healthy, adoptable pets by animal shelters continues as a matter of policy rather than necessity; and

Whereas, The “no-kill” philosophy refers to finding an alternative to euthanasia as a means of controlling the pet population for otherwise healthy animals. No-kill does not mean that no animals die in a shelter, but those that are healthy and treatable are saved. The no-kill philosophy recognizes the need to deal humanely with sick and suffering animals as well as vicious animals that cannot be placed in the community; and

Whereas, Requiring volunteers at shelters to take on the job of killing unwanted and homeless pets is an unfair burden to those working with these animals. Focus should be placed on no-kill methods of handling homeless pets, including aggressively marketing adoption, community education, and discount spay and neutering programs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage Michigan animal shelters and pounds to adopt a “no-kill” philosophy in dealing with homeless pets; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Division of Licensing, Certification, and Registration within the Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Humane Society.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

Reps. McDowell, Lahti, Casperson, Lindberg, Espinoza, Brown, Gillard, Sheltrown and Elsenheimer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 303.

A resolution to call upon the Mackinac Bridge Authority to implement the Michigan Forest Products Council’s proposed discount rate for high-volume commercial users.

Whereas, The forest products industry has long played a vital role in the economy of Michigan, especially in northern Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula. The total economic benefit of the forest products industry is greater than $12 billion and represents over 150,000 jobs in Michigan. Over half of Michigan’s land is forested - 19.3 million acres – and is the seventh largest forested land area in the United States. Michigan’s bio-economy is a strong component of the overall economy; and

Whereas, The Mackinac Bridge is a vital artery through which flows wood fiber and finished products – the lifeblood of Michigan’s bio-economy. The Mackinac Bridge Authority recently increased the toll for trucks from $3 per axle to $3.50 per axle starting March 1, $4.50 per axle in 2010, $5 per axle in 2012 and $6 per axle in 2014. This additional fee will cost companies thousands of additional dollars that cannot be passed onto customers; and

Whereas, The Michigan Forest Products Council has proposed a discount rate for high-volume commercial commuters, such as logging trucks, which support Michigan’s rural economies. This proposal would provide for a $3.10 per axle rate in 2008, and an increase of 10 cents in each following year until 2014. This proposal will preserve jobs and revenue for the Mackinac Bridge, and keep Michigan’s forests and local communities strong and healthy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call upon the Mackinac Bridge Authority to implement the Michigan Forest Products Council’s proposed discount rate for high-volume commercial users of the Mackinac Bridge and ensure that the forest products industry continues to play a fundamental role in the Upper Peninsula’s economy for the foreseeable future; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. Lahti, Accavitti, Agema, Bieda, Booher, Brown, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Espinoza, Garfield, Gonzales, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Kathleen Law, Leland, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meltzer, Miller, Pastor, Rocca, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Vagnozzi and Valentine offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 77.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the Prisoner of War - Missing in Action issue.

Whereas, The Prisoner of War - Missing in Action (POW/MIA) issue has been a national dilemma since the end of World War II; and

Whereas, There is a strong need for an independent investigation into all unresolved matters relating to any United States military personnel unaccounted for from the Vietnam era, the Korean conflict, World War II, Cold War Missions, or Gulf War, including MIAs and POWs; and

Whereas, It is the responsibility and the duty of the United States government to bring home Americans missing in action from the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Korean War, World War II, and Desert Storm; and

Whereas, As of July 2005, the Government Accountability Office listed 88,115 service men and women unaccounted for from World War II, Korean/Cold War conflicts, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and other conflicts; and

Whereas, American POWs and their missing comrades have demonstrated the true spirit of our nation and should never be forgotten; and

Whereas, The families of these inspiring Americans deserve to know what truly happened to their loved ones; and

Whereas, Americans from every generation have answered the call to duty with dedication and valor. These brave Americans deserve the respect and gratitude of our nation, and all efforts should be made to resolve the Prisoner of War - Missing in Action issue in their honor; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representative (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the Prisoner of War - Missing in Action issue; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.

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 Wednesday, March 12:

House Bill Nos. 5870 5871 5872 5873 5874 5875 5876 5877 5878 5879

Senate Bill Nos. 1194 1195 1196 1197 1198 1199 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, March 12:

Senate Bill Nos. 120 296 915 916 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178

1179 1180 1181 1182 1183

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5335, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 357c.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “THAN” by striking out “2” and inserting “5”.

2. Amend page 1, following line 5, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 2008.”.

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5336, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as amended by 2002 PA 279.

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

1. Amend page 2, line 10, after “PROPERTY” by striking out “G” and inserting “E”.

2. Amend page 2, line 10, after “WIRING” by striking out “2” and inserting “5”.

3. Amend page 3, following line 12, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect July 1, 2008.” and renumbering the remaining enacting section.

The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5361, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 383a (MCL 750.383a).

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. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Condino, Chair, reported