No. 5
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 31, 2007.
10:00a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--excused Garcia--present Pappageorge--present
Anderson--present George--present Patterson--present
Barcia--present Gilbert--present Prusi--present
Basham--present Gleason--present Richardville--present
Birkholz--present Hardiman--present Sanborn--present
Bishop--present Hunter--present Schauer--present
Brater--present Jacobs--present Scott--present
Brown--present Jansen--present Stamas--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present
Cherry--present Kahn--present Thomas--excused
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Van Woerkom--present
Clarke--present McManus--present Whitmer--present
Cropsey--present Olshove--present
Reverend Frank Julian of Faith Christian Assembly of Melvindale offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, how we love You and worship You and praise You and thank You for this great state of Michigan. You have blessed this state with so many wonderful things over the years. Even in these 51 years that I've lived here, I have seen some of them, yet in this hour, we need You. We need Your wisdom; we need Your guidance. We want You to help us to solve some of the issues and problems that face the people of Michigan in this hour.
I pray for this body of legislators, Father, these who will make decisions for the people; that You would touch them with Your presence; that they would know that You are with them, and knowing that, they would find the strength and the courage to do what is right.
We offer thanksgiving because we believe it is Your will to guide the people and to work through these men and women. We commit this unto You, O holy God, with great thanksgiving.
In the name of Your holy Son. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Kahn entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator McManus be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Allen be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson moved that Senator Gleason be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson moved that Senator Thomas be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Gleason, McManus and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Prusi asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Prusi's statement is as follows:
This morning it is with great sadness that we mourn the recent passing of Sergeant First Class James "Jim" Priestap. Serving in the National Guard 46th Military Police Unit out of Kingsford, Michigan, Sergeant Priestap suffered a fatal gunshot wound on Thanksgiving Day while on duty in Baghdad. I'm honored to join with his family, his friends, and the people of the great state of Michigan in remembering this fallen soldier.
Sergeant First Class James Priestap and 59 other members of the 46th Military Police Unit were deployed to Iraq on July 9, 2006, after training in Fort Dix, New Jersey, for six weeks before heading to the combat zone. Those who knew Jim recall that he was well-liked and was never seen without a broad smile on his face. A full military honors funeral was held on Monday, December 4th, at the Kingsford Armory. On that date, Sergeant Priestap was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, which were given to his family.
Born to James Robinson and Denise Forstrom, Sergeant Priestap was a 1985 graduate of North Dickinson High School, where he is remembered as a standout football player. His former coach, Joe Reddinger, remembers Sergeant Priestap fondly, stating that, "He was very passionate about sports and always went full force. He was a natural leader."
Sergeant Priestap's family includes his wife Connie, daughter Franchesca, son Brody, guardian son Josh Headford, and many other family and friends including the citizens of Iron Mountain and Kingsford.
It is with great pride that we recognize the life and service of Sergeant First Class James Priestap, and it is with great sadness that we mourn his passing. On behalf of the Governor, the Michigan State Legislature, and the people of the state of Michigan, we extend our sincere appreciation for his dedicated service to the National Guard 46th Military Police Unit and the United States armed services. His sacrifice, as well as other servicemen and servicewomen who have given their lives in service to our nation, should not soon be forgotten.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of National Guard Sergeant First Class James "Jim" Priestap.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 30, 2007
I respectfully submit to the Senate pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to office under Section 7 of the Elevator Safety Board Act, 1967 PA 227, MCL 408.807:
Elevator Safety Board
Mr.Antwane M. Maddox of 14222 Bramell, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, succeeding Willie Johnson, whose term has expired, representing a municipality with a population over 500,000, for a term commencing January 30, 2007 and expiring July 22, 2010.
January 30, 2007
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 3 of Forbes Mechanical Contractors Act, 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.973, please be advised of the following appointment to office:
Board of Mechanical Rules
Mr.Robert K. Jagenberg of 33741 Bernadine Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335, county of Oakland, succeeding Kenneth G. Sokolowski, whose term has expired, representing fire suppression, for a term expiring October 1, 2008.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Resolutions
Senator Whitmer offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.6.
A resolution honoring Herman C. Coleman in memory of a lifetime of service to the state of Michigan and his service at the national level.
Whereas, It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of former Michigan Insurance Commissioner Herman C. Coleman; and
Whereas, Mr.Coleman was a most influential and respected leader in education, health care, and insurance; and
Whereas, His contributions in racial equity, as the director of the Minority Affairs Division for the Michigan Education Association and his involvement in statewide deliberations on desegregation of school districts, made a monumental mark on Michigan education; and
Whereas, He became a man of firsts and was the first African American to serve as executive director of the Michigan Education Association, where he served with distinction for ten years; and
Whereas, Mr.Coleman was the first African American to serve as the state of Michigan Insurance Commissioner, being appointed by Governor James Blanchard to this important position where he served meritoriously; and
Whereas, Herm Coleman provided educational expertise at the national level in his positions with the National Education Association and his appointment in 1980 as Assistant Secretary of Education in the United States Department of Education; and
Whereas, Herm Coleman's corporate expertise and vision were demonstrated as a vice president for the Automobile Association of America (AAA), an equity partner and director of marketing for Internet Medical Billing, and managing partner of the Insured Vehicle Identification Network; and
Whereas, Herm Coleman was the loving husband of his late wife Kay and the loving father of his daughters, Hope and Heather, and leaves many friends who will cherish his friendship and memory; and
Whereas, Throughout his life and careers, his insight and accomplishments were recognized with many honors and awards, including a special award from his beloved alma mater, Alcorn College; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we are honored to recognize the outstanding lifetime accomplishments in memory of Herman C. Coleman and extend our sincere condolences to his family; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the children of Herman C. Coleman, Hope and Heather, in remembrance of this great citizen of Michigan and as a token of our esteem.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.
Senators Anderson, Birkholz, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Gleason, Hunter, Pappageorge, Prusi, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Whitmer asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Whitmer's statement is as follows:
I offer today a resolution and a memorial to Herman C. Coleman, who was actually a personal friend of mine, I'm happy to say, and we lived right down the street from one another. I'll tell you a little bit about the great life that he lead.
In 1985, Mr.Coleman was appointed to the Michigan Insurance Bureau by Governor James Blanchard. He was a well-respected leader as Michigan's insurance commissioner, highly regarded by all of state government as well as the insurance industry throughout the state of Michigan. Herm Coleman changed the insurance climate in our state. With his leadership, the regulators and the insurance industry joined together to explore ideas to assist Michigan in becoming a strong center for doing insurance business.
Prior to his appointment as insurance commissioner, Herm served as the first African-American executive director of the Michigan Education Association. In April of 1993, the MEA established the Herman W. Coleman Human Relations Award that is presented every year to a public official, community leader, or educator for their contributions in the struggle against racism and sexism in education and labor.
In 1988, when he left the Insurance Bureau, he served for several years as the vice president for corporate relations for AAA of Michigan before becoming a private business consultant.
The highlights of Herm Coleman's life are too numerous to mention in this short time. He was the recipient of Alcorn State University's Centennial Alumni Award, which recognizes the most distinguished alumni during the last 100 years; selected as one of ten educational policymakers from throughout the United States to participate in an educational study mission to Egypt and Israel in 1979; appointed to the Michigan State Advisory Committee of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, past chair; Wayne County Coalition for the Homeless; and the list goes on and on.
Herm Coleman was a dedicated servant to the people of Michigan and his passing is a great loss to our state. He will be missed by all who knew him and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of former Insurance Commissioner Herman C. Coleman.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No.7
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Scott, Clark-Coleman, Brater, Birkholz, Cassis, McManus, Whitmer and Jacobs offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.7.
A resolution proclaiming February 2, 2007, as Wear Red for Women Day.
Whereas, Diseases of the heart are the nation's leading cause of death, and stroke is the third leading cause of death; and
Whereas, Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death among women; and
Whereas, Heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of more than half a million women each year--more than the next seven causes of death combined and nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer, including breast cancer; and
Whereas, The cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the United States is estimated at $352 billion; and
Whereas, One in five females in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease; and
Whereas, Sixty-three percent of women who died suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms of this disease; and
Whereas, February is designated as American Heart Month; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign encourages women to pay attention to their hearts, which helps them live longer, stronger lives by reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, we do hereby proclaim February 2, 2007, as Wear Red for Women Day in Michigan. We urge all citizens to wear red in recognition of family, friends, and neighbors who have suffered from heart disease and as a show of support of the fight against this deadly disease. By increasing awareness of the risk factors for this devastating disease and taking actions to reduce them, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Go Red for Women Leadership Committee as evidence of our esteem for their dedication and commitment to fighting this disease and saving countless lives.
Senators Anderson, Cherry, Gleason, Hunter, Pappageorge, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Whitmer, Gleason, Olshove, Prusi, Garcia, Schauer, Scott, Kahn and Basham introduced
Senate Bill No.125, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1505.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Schauer and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No.126, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 720 and 735 (MCL 168.720 and 168.735), section 735 as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by adding section 720a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Schauer, Scott, Olshove and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No.127, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 509t (MCL 168.509t), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Patterson and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No.128, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11 (MCL 169.203, 169.205, 169.207, 169.210, and 169.211), section 3 as amended by 1989 PA 95, section 5 as amended by 1999 PA 237, section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, and section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 590, and by adding sections 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 108, and 109.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Schauer, Scott, Olshove and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No.129, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending sections 3 and 11 (MCL 445.903 and 445.911), section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 508, and by adding section 3e.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Whitmer, Gleason, Olshove, Prusi, Garcia, Schauer and Scott introduced
Senate Bill No.130, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 29 (MCL 421.29), as amended by 2002 PA 192.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senators Cherry, Jacobs, Olshove and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No.131, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency telephone service enabling act," (MCL 484.1101 to 484.1717) by adding section 408a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Senators Cherry, Birkholz, Stamas, Jacobs, Clarke, Whitmer, Brater, Schauer, Scott, Cassis, Hunter, McManus, Olshove, Thomas, Prusi, Kahn, George, Van Woerkom, Gleason and Clark-Coleman introduced
Senate Bill No.132, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 9206, 9208, and 9227 (MCL 333.9206, 333.9208, and 333.9227), section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540, section 9208 as amended by 2000 PA 90, and section 9227 as amended by 2006 PA 91, and by adding section 9205b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Stamas, Cherry, Birkholz, Jacobs, Clarke, Brater, Whitmer, Schauer, Scott, Cassis, Olshove, Hunter, McManus, Thomas, Prusi, Kahn, George, Van Woerkom, Gleason and Clark-Coleman introduced
Senate Bill No.133, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1177 (MCL 380.1177), as amended by 2000 PA 91.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.134, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain parcels of state owned property in Ingham county and Wayne county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyances; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies in relation to the conveyances; to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyances; and to provide for the release of certain reversionary rights held by the state.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Prusi, Gleason, Jacobs, Cherry, Hunter, Basham, Anderson, Schauer, Brater, Olshove, Clarke and Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No.135, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 759c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Brown and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.136, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 1j.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
Senator Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No.137, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 20 (MCL 388.1620), as amended by 2006 PA 342.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Richardville, Scott and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.138, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 810c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Van Woerkom, Kuipers, Birkholz, Switalski and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No.139, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 968 (MCL 168.968), as amended by 1989 PA 26.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Van Woerkom and Birkholz introduced
Senate Bill No.140, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," by amending section 37 (MCL 256.657).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Van Woerkom, Birkholz and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No.141, entitled
A bill to establish and regulate the court-appointed special advocate program.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services.
Senators McManus, Allen and Kahn introduced
Senate Bill No.142, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 531 and 537 (MCL 436.1531 and 436.1537), section 531 as amended by 2005 PA 97 and section 537 as amended by 2005 PA 269.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Brown, Jelinek, Kahn, Richardville, Birkholz, Cropsey and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.143, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17c of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17c), as added by 2002 PA 28.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Brown, Jelinek, Kahn, Richardville, Basham, Birkholz, Cropsey and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.144, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 53, entitled "An act to prohibit access to computers, computer systems, and computer networks for certain fraudulent purposes; to prohibit intentional and unauthorized access, alteration, damage, and destruction of computers, computer systems, computer networks, computer software programs, and data; to prohibit the sending of certain electronic messages; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 7 (MCL 752.797), as amended by 2000 PA 180, and by adding section 5b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Brown, Jelinek, Kahn, Richardville, Basham, Birkholz, Cropsey and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.145, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain conduct relating to computer software, including spyware, and the unauthorized collection and use of information from computers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Brown, Richardville, Birkholz, Cropsey, Pappageorge, Jansen, Garcia and George introduced
Senate Bill No.146, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 207.552 and 207.554), section 2 as amended by 2005 PA 267 and section 4 as amended by 2004 PA 437.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Brown, Birkholz, Scott, Schauer, Clarke, Jansen, Garcia, Stamas and Allen introduced
Senate Bill No.147, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 436.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Brown, Birkholz, Kahn and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.148, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 273.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Brown, Kahn, Birkholz and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No.149, entitled
A bill to regulate the sale of certain farm vehicles; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state departments; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Allen, Garcia, Brown, Kuipers, Birkholz, Jansen, Richardville and Van Woerkom introduced
Senate Bill No.150, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 261 (MCL 206.261), as amended by 2000 PA 195.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Statements
Senator Scott asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
I just want to continue to remind my colleagues that I do have a bill that would address the needs of all of the people in the state of Michigan, with a number of persons coming together to make sure that we get a comprehensive insurance bill that would work for everyone in this state.
I know that a lot of you don't understand how serious this is. It is very serious. It means whether somebody can go to the doctor or not or whether they will have enough to pay these high electric bills that we have in the city of Detroit and the suburban areas.
I would hope that we would start working on these bills soon.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No.94, entitled
A bill to provide for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement of taxes on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the powers and duties of public officers and state departments; to provide for the inspection of certain taxpayer records; to provide for interest and penalties; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide for the disposition of funds; and to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, McManus and Jansen
Nays: Senators Prusi, Jacobs and Whitmer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No.95, entitled
A bill to provide for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement of an income tax on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and state departments; to provide for the inspection of certain taxpayer records; to provide for interest and penalties; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide for the disposition of funds; and to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, McManus and Jansen
Nays: Senators Prusi, Jacobs and Whitmer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No.96, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 9l.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, McManus and Jansen
Nays: Senators Prusi, Jacobs and Whitmer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 12:42p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Cassis (C), Gilbert, McManus, Jansen, Prusi, Jacobs and Whitmer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 2:35p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Clarke and Hunter
Excused: Senators Gilbert and Stamas
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Agriculture submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 3:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Brown (C), Jelinek and Scott
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Economic Development - Wednesdays, February 7 and February 14, 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building(373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, February 15, February 22, March 1 and March 8, 1:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Energy Policy - Thursday, February 1, 12:30p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:23a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate