2007-SJ-10-11-105

No. 105

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 11, 2007.

10:00a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Randy Richardville.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Allen--present Garcia--present Pappageorge--present

Anderson--present George--present Patterson--present

Barcia--excused Gilbert--present Prusi--present

Basham--present Gleason--present Richardville--present

Birkholz--present Hardiman--present Sanborn--present

Bishop--present Hunter--excused Schauer--present

Brater--present Jacobs--present Scott--excused

Brown--present Jansen--present Stamas--present

Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present

Cherry--present Kahn--present Thomas--present

Clark-Coleman--excused Kuipers--present Van Woerkom--present

Clarke--present McManus--present Whitmer--present

Cropsey--present Olshove--present

Father John Ortman of Saint Clement of Rome Parish of Romeo offered the following invocation:

You are called by many names and worshiped in myriad ways, compassionate and gracious God. On this October morning, we rejoice in the beauty with which we are blessed in our state, which of all the world is the only place which bears Your hand print in the very shape of its coastlines. We rejoice in the gifts and talents of those who call Michigan home and who strive to build within its borders a community where people and resources are treasured and nurtured for the good of all and for the upbuilding of the whole of society.

At the very same time, we wrestle with the realities of unemployment, homelessness, hunger, rising costs for the educationof our children, prohibitive costs for medical and nursing care, and the continuing need for understanding which demands reverence and dignity for people of every race, religious tradition, cultural heritage, politics, orientation, gender, status, and age--all of whom Your creation enjoys.

Creating and sustaining God, we ask the presence of Your Spirit within this house. Let wisdom rain down upon those we have elected to chart the course of the life for our state. Allow them the courage to enact legislation which allows all people to live with dignity and hope. Allow them the vision which calls forth from every citizen an insistence on justice for the poor, the weak, and the vulnerable in our midst. Allow them such joy in their own gifts and talents that they are able to put aside egos and partisanship for the common good. Allow them such humility in the face of all that graces our great state, in its natural wonders and in its people, that they are willing to set themselves aside that all may live together in harmony, justice, and in peace.

Most High, glorious God, enlighten the darkness in our hearts and minds; grant us strong faith, courageous hearts, and perfect charity. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Garcia be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Thomas moved that Senators Hunter, Scott, Clark-Coleman and Barcia be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Government Operations and Reform be discharged from further consideration of the following appointment:

Director of the Department of Human Services

Mr.Ismael Ahmed of 7801 West Morrow Circle, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, county of Wayne, succeeding Marianne Udow, appointed for a term effective September 10, 2007 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the appointment was placed on the order of Messages from the Governor.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, October 10:

House Bill Nos. 4494 4607 4821

The Secretary announced that the following joint resolution and official bills were printed on Wednesday, October 10, and are available at the legislative website:

Senate Joint Resolution I

House Bill Nos. 5274 5275 5276 5277 5278

Messages from the Governor

Senator Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:

Senate Bill No.436

The motion prevailed.

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

October 10, 2007

I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office under Section 3b of the Fire Prevention Code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.3b:

State Fire Safety Board

Mr.Ronald R. Farr of 1226 107th Avenue, Otsego, Michigan 49078, county of Allegan, reappointed to represent organized fire departments in the Lower Peninsula, for a term expiring July 15, 2011.

Mr.Earl C. Howard of 10101 West Outer Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48223, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent registered professional engineers, for a term expiring July 15, 2011.

Mr.Charlie J. Pritchett of 20365 Archer Street, Detroit, Michigan 48219, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent organized fire departments in the Lower Peninsula, for a term expiring July 15, 2011.

Sincerely,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.

Director of the Department of Human Services

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment.

The question being on advising and consenting to the said appointment to office,

The Senate advised and consented to the appointment, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No.414 Yeas--34

Allen Clarke Jelinek Richardville

Anderson Cropsey Kahn Sanborn

Basham Garcia Kuipers Schauer

Birkholz George McManus Stamas

Bishop Gilbert Olshove Switalski

Brater Gleason Pappageorge Thomas

Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom

Cassis Jacobs Prusi Whitmer

Cherry Jansen

Nays--0

Excused--4

Barcia Clark-Coleman Hunter Scott

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: Richardville

Senators Jacobs, Jansen, Clarke, Cassis, Hardiman, Basham and George asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jacobs' statement is as follows:

It is with great pleasure that I address my colleagues and encourage their support of confirming the nomination of Ish Ahmed for head of DHS. It's interesting--I know I was quoted during the committee as someone who, even before the committee met, was comfortable with Ish's nomination. I have to tell you, after listening to well over 30 people and having a room filled to the gills with supporters of Ish, I am even more enthusiastic and more positive that the Governor really did the right thing in appointing Ish to this position.

I could tell you about all of his background. He's spent 33 years as director of ACCESS, working in the trenches every day. He dealt with the exact problems that we are dealing with here in Michigan in terms of help with medical care, transportation, day-care issues, food stamps, and Medicaid issues. He's dealt with this and created an organization that helped hundreds of thousands of people over the last three decades. We are just so fortunate at a time when DHS has been beaten up so much that we have someone who is not only willing to take over this position, but is so talented and so skilled.

I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting his confirmation.

Senator Jansen's statement is as follows:

I would like to ask my colleagues to support Ismael Ahmed for the director of Human Services. As chair of that policy committee, we have spent a tremendous amount of time trying to change the future for a lot of those who are in need. I've never served with Ismael as a leader in the state of Michigan, but I served with him as the director of ACCESS. As a former House member, I've seen firsthand what they do and how they do it. I was also very impressed.

We had a lot of questions. There were a number of allegations, but I think oftentimes Lansing is full of rumors. The rumors are rumors. I think we've done a tremendous amount of work to really confirm the fact that Ismael is a man of honor and the rumors are still the rumors. I believe those who like to spread rumors, they will fall back on their heads. I would challenge anyone who likes to share those rumors that I guarantee they'll come back to you.

Now we also want to help Ismael to become a successful director and so the job isn't done. Today we can confirm him, but I believe the job has just begun, and I believe DHS, as the subcommittee believes, we have a lot to do and we look forward to working with Ismael.

I believe that he comes from a background that has proven time and time again that he cares for people. He wants to change their lives. He's open to ideas, and philosophically, we probably don't agree all time, but I think we're going to have a lot of good conversations. I believe that we're going to be very successful in the next three years as we try to make some tremendous change in the state of Michigan to get us back on our feet.

I, for one, would ask that you would support him and confirm him. Please join me in doing so.

Senator Clarke's statement is as follows:

I give my highest recommendation for the approval of the nomination of Ismael Ahmed to be the next director of the state Department of Human Services. We're all aware of his stature and record as a civic leader in this state for many decades. I would like to explain to you that I'm supporting him because of who he is as a person. He's a veteran. He's a social worker. He's had experience one-on-one working with people to help get them back on their feet; to give them hope when they may have lost it. I believe that a person like Ismael Ahmed, who has been working in the trenches, has the best experience to make sure that our policies that we enact here are implemented in the most effective way to help reduce poverty and unemployment in this state.

Senator Cassis' statement is as follows:

I, too, rise in support of the appointment of Ismael Ahmed. He is known throughout Michigan as a leader in the very diverse community of Dearborn. He is respected, and if you look at the prosperity, the economic prosperity of that area, you can see his touch. Ismael is a moderate, and he's done so much to help new people coming to the United States to reach the American Dream.

I urge you to support this appointment.

Senator Hardiman's statement is as follows:

I rise in support of the nomination of Ismael Ahmed to the office of director of the Department of Human Services to the state of Michigan. I sit on the standing committee for human services, the Senate committee, and was part of the team that had much discussion with Mr.Ahmed. We reviewed his history, his background, and many things can be said about this man and what he has done. But I would say two things. He seems to be able to combine two real strengths that are rarely found together: that being the strength of strong leadership, making the tough decisions, and moving an organization in the right direction. The other strength being humility, the willingness to do what needs to be done, to interact with everyone, and to share some of those menial duties which many leaders do not like to share.

So I wanted to point those out as part of the reason I rise in support of the nomination of Ismael Ahmed.

Senator Basham's statement is as follows:

I know Ismael Ahmed personally. We, Downriver, call him just plain "Ish." Everybody has a shortened name Downriver, but certainly one thing that's not short about him is his commitment to people of all races, of all nationalities, and of all needs.

He certainly has led by example since I've known him; on dealing with needs, dealing with health care, dealing with children, dealing with people of Arabic descent, and dealing with all sorts of social issues Downriver.

I've never since I've known him, and that was the early part of 1997, ever heard anyone of any nationality, of any origin, say, whisper, or utter a bad word about Ish. He's "top shelf," as we would call it Downriver, and he deserves to be appointed to work for the state. We're lucky to have someone of his caliber heading the department.

So I would encourage my colleagues to support him.

Senator George's statement is as follows:

In the east Gallery, we are joined by the family of a fallen soldier, the family and friends of Corporal Jordan Emil Goodeof Kalamazoo. I would like to introduce them first. We're joined by Aubrey Goode, his wife; his daughter Amirah; Tony and Sheri Good, his father and mother; his brother Kelsey Goode; his grandmother Loretta Lash; his aunt Marcia Lash; his cousin Sierra Lash; and family friends Dennis, Leslie, and Lauren Bernside.

Mr.President and colleagues:

"LET IT BE KNOWN, That it is with deepest gratitude for the life and dedicated service of Corporal Jordan Emil Goodeof Kalamazoo, Michigan, that we join with his family, friends, fellow soldiers, and citizens across the country in honoring this fallen American hero.

Corporal Goode gave his life for his country on August 11, 2007, when, as the lead driver in a five-truck convoy, his Humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device in Zormont, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom. This brave 21-year-old soldier was proud to serve with the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Afghanistan in January 2007.

After graduation in 2004 from New City High School in Kalamazoo, Jordan Goode married his high school sweetheartAubrey, became the proud father of daughter Amirah, and joined the U.S. Army in 2005. In the words of a friend, 'Jordan showed great courage in his willingness to protect our freedom and had become a man of conviction, strong values, and devotion to his family.'

We extend our deepest sympathy to Corporal Jordan Goode's wife Aubrey and daughter Amirah; his father and mother, Tony and Sheri Goode; his brothers, Domonique and Kelsey; and the many other family members who feel his loss so intensely and cherish his memory with extraordinary pride and love.

IN SPECIAL TRIBUTE, Therefore, This document is signed and dedicated to Jordan Emil Goode to honor this United States Army corporal who will be remembered for his selfless service and admired for his commitment to duty. Although our words cannot ease the pain of his tremendous sacrifice, may Corporal Goode's proud family know of our highest respect and appreciation for his dedication, and may his heroic efforts to defend our liberty never be forgotten."

This document is signed by myself, U.S. Congressman Fred Upton, State Representative Robert Jones, and GovernorJennifer Granholm.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Army Corporal Jordan Emil Goode.

Messages from the House

Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:

Senate Bill No.53

House Bill No.4120

Senate Bill No.276

The motion prevailed.

The House of Representatives returned, in accordance with the request of the Senate

House Bill No.4799, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2006 PA 158.

Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.311 be suspended to permit reconsideration of the vote by which the bill was passed.

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

Senator Cropsey moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was passed.

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

Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Cropsey moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No.734

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No.734, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 141 (MCL 18.1141).

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No.415 Yeas--34

Allen Clarke Jelinek Richardville

Anderson Cropsey Kahn Sanborn

Basham Garcia Kuipers Schauer

Birkholz George McManus Stamas

Bishop Gilbert Olshove Switalski

Brater Gleason Pappageorge Thomas

Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom

Cassis Jacobs Prusi Whitmer

Cherry Jansen

Nays--0

Excused--4

Barcia Clark-Coleman Hunter Scott

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: Richardville

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No.118

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senator Bishop offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.118.

A resolution declaring October 14-20, 2007, as Credit Union Week in Michigan.

Whereas, The vitality and stability of Michigan's economy is important for continued business growth, expanded employment opportunities, and improved financial security for the people of this state; and

Whereas, Credit unions were created as cooperative, not-for-profit financial institutions committed to the economic improvement of their membership; and

Whereas, These institutions provide their 4.4 million Michigan members access to affordable, reliable financial services; and

Whereas, Credit unions improve the financial literacy of their members and the community, following the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People"; and

Whereas, During the week of October 14-20, 2007, credit unions throughout the nation will celebrate 82 years of providing competent financial services in a democratic, cooperative manner to citizens of both our Great Lakes State and our nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That this legislative body declares October 14-20, 2007, as Credit Union Week in Michigan. We honor the contributions that credit unions make to building better communities with their Community Reinvestment Initiatives.

Senators Anderson, Basham, Cherry, Clarke, Garcia, Gleason, Jacobs, Olshove, Pappageorge, Prusi, Richardville, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Schauer, Hunter, Clark-Coleman and Brater offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.117.

A resolution to memorialize Congress to override President Bush's veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Whereas, Since 1997, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has covered 6.6 million low-income children whose families are not eligible for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance; and

Whereas, President Bush's veto of the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP jeopardizes the health of millions of children by impeding their access to health insurance. The $35 billion expansion would increase enrollment from 6.6million children to about 10 million children. The additional funding would come from a 61-cent-per-pack increase in the tobacco tax; and

Whereas, This effective and beneficial program covers approximately 31,588 children in Michigan through the MIChild program. The bipartisan support and broad public support for this program speaks strongly of its need to continue and to expand to provide healthcare coverage to more children; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize Congress to override President Bush's veto of the bipartisan bill to reauthorize and expand SCHIP; 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.

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 question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Senator Cropsey moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Anderson, Basham, Cherry, Clarke, Gleason, Jacobs, Olshove, Prusi, Switalski, Thomas and Whitmer were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

House Bill No.4494, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No.4607, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," (MCL 722.601 to 722.613) by adding section 9a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No.4821, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled "Public safety officers benefit act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Statements

Senators Allen and Thomas asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Allen's statement is as follows:

It is with great affection and appreciation that we honor and bid farewell to a dear friend and esteemed colleague, James Callahan. Jamie brings close to ten years as chief of staff for our office. We have been fortunate enough to have him work with us, and we have been grateful for his leadership, his political savvy, and his attention to detail and commitment to our family, our team, Team Allen. We have a tribute for him today, with recognition for his years of service and best wishes on his future endeavors.

The son to Michael and Grace, Jamie grew up in Traverse City and graduated with the class of 1989 of Traverse City High School. A consummate achiever, he earned the highest honor of an Eagle Scout badge, an organization which Jamie continues to help with the Boy Scouts and provide counsel to other aspiring scouts. After Jamie earned a degree in business from Marquette University in Milwaukee, he worked with the United States Department of Defense. While that was very rewarding, when Jamie left the DOD, he went to a position with the National Cherry Festival; after that, he went to Marquette University to complete studies on a degree in history. He returned to Michigan and went to work on the congressional campaign of a former State Representative and a currently-sitting State Senator. The experience provided the knowledge and opportunity for the next phase of his career: transition to the Michigan State Legislature in the fall of 1998.

As legislative aide for myself, Jamie did excellent in his duties, establishing himself as a talented professional and dedicated public servant. Jamie has worked diligently and tirelessly in his capacity as leader of Team Allen for the past nine years. Colleagues on both sides of the aisle admire his commitment to the process and rely on his expertise and candor. To the staff, Jamie has always put their interests before his own and readily lends a hand to the challenges and to the mere issues that our offices faced.

It is our sincere hope that his tenure in state government has given him his true fulfillment of a job well done. Popularly dubbed "Chief," he is fondly regarded as a respected leader, dogged campaigner, and trusted friend. Jamie embodies the quintessential characteristics of the Boy Scouts: kind, friendly, trustworthy, and, most importantly, loyal. We look forward to watching his star rise in his new endeavor. We are confident that he has demonstrated leadership here in the Senate and will do well in his new career working for the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.

This tribute is signed and dedicated to my friend, Jamie Callahan.

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on October 4 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted "yea":

Senate Bill No.278

Senate Bill No.280

Senate Bill No.283

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on October 9 when the vote was taken on the passage of the following bill, he would have voted "yea":

House Bill No.4956

Senator Gleason stated that had he been present on October 10 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted "yea":

Senate Bill No.732

Senate Bill No.733

Senator Thomas' statement is as follows:

The late member of Congress Barbara Jordon once said, "What the people want is simple. They want an America as good as its promise." That promise for many is one of economic opportunity. Sadly, for so many Michiganders and citizens throughout our great state, economic opportunity is couched in a decision that folks have to make between feeding their families, providing shelter for themselves and their loved ones, or buying auto insurance.

On behalf of Senator Martha G. Scott, I want to today renew a call for this Senate to take a proactive leadership stance in giving all Michiganders a fair chance at insurance reform. I hope that committees of this Legislature will move forward with these hearings and address the Scott legislation very soon.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs reported

Senate Bill No.747, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jason E. Allen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Allen, Pappageorge, Olshove and Basham

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 9:00a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Allen (C), Pappageorge, Olshove and Basham

Excused: Senator Garcia

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

Senate Bill No.628, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12542 (MCL 333.12542).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Patricia L. Birkholz

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Birkholz, Van Woerkom, Basham and Prusi

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported

Senate Bill No.629, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80105 (MCL 324.80105), as added by 1995 PA 58, and by adding section 80155a.

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.

Patricia L. Birkholz

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Birkholz, Van Woerkom, Basham and Prusi

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom, Basham and Prusi

Excused: Senator Patterson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 9:00a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Richardville (C), Cassis, Stamas, Clarke and Olshove

Excused: Senators Sanborn and Hunter

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 12:30p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Brown (C), Garcia, Richardville, Pappageorge, Hunter and Olshove

Excused: Senator Thomas

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at 1:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Richardville, Allen, Gilbert, Hunter and Jacobs

Excused: Senator Thomas

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Higher Education - Thursday, October 18, 9:00a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Human Services Department and Families and Human Services - Tuesday, October 16, 2:30p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)

Families and Human Services and Human Services Department Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, October16, 2:30p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-0797)

Local, Urban and State Affairs - Tuesday, October 16, 3:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:38a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate