2404 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [December 4, 2008] [No. 90
No. 90] [December 4, 2008] JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 2405
No. 90
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 4, 2008.
10:00 a.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—present 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—excused
Brater—present Jacobs—present Scott—present
Brown—present Jansen—present Stamas—present
Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—present
Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—present
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Olshove—present
Senator Raymond E. Basham of the 8th District offered the following invocation:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day and for the bountiful goodness. We also thank You that Your grace and mercy rest upon this State Legislature, our Governor, and our national leaders as we work together to create and administer good public policy for the benefit of all.
We pray for strength, wisdom, and clarity of thought as we deliberate the issues confronting this great state. We ask in this time of the holiday year that Your special blessings be upon those protecting us at home and overseas. Please keep them safe and strong, and keep their families strong as well.
Thank you for all that You do, all that You provide for us. It is in Your name that we pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Cropsey entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senators Switalski, Jelinek, Cherry, Brown, Hardiman, Pappageorge and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Thomas moved that Senator Schauer 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 bill:
Senate Bill No. 482, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled “Michigan promise grant act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1622 and 390.1624), as amended by 2007 PA 42.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
House Bill No. 6562
House Bill No. 6618
House Bill No. 5331
Senate Bill No. 1134
Senate Bill No. 1558
House Bill No. 5746
Senate Bill No. 1588
Senate Bill No. 1589
Senate Bill No. 1590
Senate Bill No. 1592
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1236, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending sections 9515, 9516, 9520, and 9521 (MCL 440.9515, 440.9516, 440.9520, and 440.9521), as added by 2000 PA 348; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5934, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending sections 9515, 9516, 9520, and 9521 (MCL 440.9515, 440.9516, 440.9520, and 440.9521), as added by 2000 PA 348, and by adding section 9501a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 482
Senate Bill No. 1236
House Bill No. 5934
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Jelinek admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor, including the center aisle and Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:09 a.m.
10:17 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senator Jelinek introduced the Cassopolis Future Farmers of America Parliamentary Procedure Team, 2008 National Runners-Up; advisor Carrie George, Coach Bill Butcher, Superintendent Gregory Weatherspoon, and School Board President Christine Locke; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Ms. George responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Brater entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received:
Department of Community Health
November 24, 2008
Enclosed is a copy of the Bureau of Health Professions annual report required by Public Act 368 of 1978 [MCL333.16143(2)] and Public Act 79 of 1993 [MCL 333.16241(8)]. The data contained in the reports covers the time period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
If you need additional copies of the reports, please contact Angela Awrey at 517-373-8068.
Sincerely,
Janet Olszewski
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, December 3:
House Bill Nos. 5550 5759 5878 6033 6034 6035 6036 6201 6407 6408 6409 6410 6411 6426
6427 6623 6636 6637 6638 6639 6640 6650 6665 6722 6741 6748
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, December 4:
House Bill Nos. 6037 6038 6039 6040 6041 6042 6539 6540
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, December 3, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1650 1651 1652 1653 1654 1655 1656 1657 1658 1659 1660 1661 1662 1663
1664 1665 1666 1667
House Bill No. 6759
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the Governor
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 436
Senate Bill No. 222
Senate Bill No. 229
Senate Bill No. 232
Senate Bill No. 238
Senate Bill No. 240
Senate Bill No. 776
Senate Bill No. 1097
Senate Bill No. 1106
Senate Bill No. 1095
The motion prevailed.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
December 3, 2008
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 Sections 302 and 1202 of the Occupational Code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.302 and 339.1202:
Michigan Board of Cosmetology
Ms. Kristina M. Atkins of 1210 West Maple Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, county of Kalamazoo, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.
Ms. Lydia Marie Price Griffin of 110 Adelaide Street, Detroit, Michigan 48201, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent cosmetologists, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.
Ms. Gail T. Livingston-Scott of 20233 Beaverland, Detroit, Michigan 48219, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent a cosmetologist actively engaged in the teaching of cosmetology, for a term commencing January 1, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Allen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 286, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as amended by 2006 PA 562, and by adding section 811r.
Senate Bill No. 1452, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 189, entitled “An act to provide procedures for making complaints for, obtaining, executing and returning search warrants; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 780.651, 780.652, and 780.654), section 1 as amended by 2003 PA 185 and section 4 as amended by 2002 PA 112.
House Bill No. 5746, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 8e (MCL 125.2688e), as added by 2008 PA 117.
House Bill No. 5828, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” (MCL 710.21 to 712A.32) by adding section 56a to chapter X; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
House Bill No. 6368, entitled
A bill to provide for the coordination and development of certain farm-to-school procurement processes and procedures; to provide for procedures and recommendations for certain farm product producers to access school-related food programs; to provide for certain powers and duties for the departments of education and agriculture; and to provide for the dissemination of certain information to schools and farm product producers.
House Bill No. 6239, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2004 PA 420.
Senate Bill No. 482, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled “Michigan promise grant act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1622 and 390.1624), as amended by 2007 PA 42.
House Bill No. 4902, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164b.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6185, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 351, 355, and 365 (MCL 206.351, 206.355, and 206.365), section 351 as amended by 2003 PA 22, section 355 as amended by 2003 PA 48, and section 365 as amended by 2003 PA 47, and by adding section 366.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5722, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, 1017, and 1125 (MCL 500.1001, 500.1005, 500.1007, 500.1010, 500.1015, 500.1017, and 500.1125), sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, and 1017 as added by 1992 PA 182 and section 1125 as amended by 2000 PA 283, and by adding sections 1027, 1029, 1031, and 1033.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1483, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 8a and 8e (MCL 125.2688a and 125.2688e), section 8a as amended by 2008 PA 116 and section 8e as amended by 2008 PA 117.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1629, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 11 (MCL 18.352, 18.354, 18.355, 18.360, and 18.361), as amended by 1996 PA 519, and by adding section 5a.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6602, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 11 (MCL 18.352, 18.354, 18.355, 18.360, and 18.361), as amended by 1996 PA 519, and by adding section 5a.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5331, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43523, 43528, and 43531 (MCL 324.43523, 324.43528, and 324.43531), section 43523 as amended by 2006 PA 280 and sections 43528 and 43531 as amended by 1996 PA 585.
The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after “a” by inserting “current”.
2. Amend page 1, line 7, after “a” by inserting “current”.
3. Amend page 2, line 17, after “sunrise” by inserting “WITH THE EXCEPTION OF COYOTE HUNTING”.
The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1134, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 303, 319, 322, 625, and 625b (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, and 257.625b), section 303 as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and by adding sections 20b and 322a.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1558, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 525 and 537 (MCL 436.1525 and 436.1537), as amended by 2008 PA 218, and by adding section 545.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4611, entitled
A bill to authorize a process for retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the commission on law enforcement standards and law enforcement agencies; to impose certain civil and criminal penalties; to impose certain requirements on persons issued certificates to carry concealed firearms; to provide for certain civil immunity; to allow for the collection of certain fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.
Substitute (S-5).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4612, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2008 PA 24.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4730, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4d.
Substitute (S-4).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5341, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4e.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5987, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 325, entitled “An act to authorize county sheriffs to declare a county jail overcrowding state of emergency; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain judges, county sheriffs, and other county officials; and to provide remedies for a county jail overcrowding state of emergency,” by amending section 6 (MCL 801.56), as amended by 1988 PA 399.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5910, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2004 PA 563.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6365, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1274 (MCL 380.1274), as amended by 2004 PA 588.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6366, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 623a (MCL 380.623a), as amended by 2007 PA 45.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6562, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 445.1683), as amended by 2008 PA 64.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6618, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2006 PA 251.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
House Bill No. 6604, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” (MCL 290.601 to 290.634) by adding section 28d.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “SEC. 28D.” by striking out the balance of the line through “FOLLOWS:” on line 8 and inserting:
“(1) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED UNDER SECTION 28C, THE GROSS WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY WEIGHING THE VEHICLE IN A SINGLE MEASUREMENT FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT A TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION AND NOT BY ADDING THE RESULTS OF MULTIPLE MEASUREMENTS TAKEN AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE VEHICLE. THE GROSS WEIGHT OF ANY TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE METHOD DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2).
(2) THE GROSS WEIGHT COMBINATION OF A TRUCK TRACTOR WITH MULTIPLE TRAILERS SHALL BE DETERMINED WITHOUT UNCOUPLING AND BY USING A METHOD OF SPLIT WEIGHING AND COMBINING THE MEASUREMENTS, IF NECESSARY, UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:”.
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
House Bill No. 6185
House Bill No. 5722
Senate Bill No. 286
House Bill No. 6604
Senate Bill No. 1483
House Bill No. 4902
Senate Bill No. 1452
Senate Bill No. 1629
House Bill No. 6602
House Bill No. 6562
House Bill No. 6618
House Bill No. 5331
Senate Bill No. 1134
Senate Bill No. 1558
House Bill No. 5746
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 1615
House Bill No. 5745
House Bill No. 5748
House Bill No. 5769
House Bill No. 5874
House Bill No. 5877
House Bill No. 4938
House Bill No. 4552
House Bill No. 5160
House Bill No. 6185
House Bill No. 5722
Senate Bill No. 286
House Bill No. 6604
Senate Bill No. 1483
House Bill No. 4902
Senate Bill No. 1452
Senate Bill No. 1629
House Bill No. 6602
House Bill No. 6562
House Bill No. 6618
House Bill No. 5331
Senate Bill No. 1134
Senate Bill No. 1558
House Bill No. 5746
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1615, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 42702 and 42713 (MCL 324.42702 and 324.42713), section 42702 as amended by 2004 PA 537 and section 42713 as added by 1995 PA 57.
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. 716 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5745, entitled
A bill to provide for the publication of certain information regarding the establishing of alternative fuels facilities in this state; to provide for certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; and to make available to the public certain information.
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. 717 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5748, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 290.643), as amended by 2006 PA 271.
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. 718 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide purity and quality standards for motor fuels; to regulate the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering motor fuels for sale; to provide for an inspection and testing program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to prescribe certain powers of the governor; to provide for the licensing of certain persons engaged in the transfer, sale, dispensing, or offering of motor fuels for sale; to regulate stage I vapor-recovery systems at certain facilities; to provide for fees; to make appropriations; and to provide remedies and prescribe fines and penalties,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5769, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 272, entitled “Renewable fuels commission act,” by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 290.583 and 290.586).
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. 719 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a commission to investigate alternative fuels; to define certain alternative fuels; to determine certain powers and duties of the commission; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5874, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2006 PA 550.
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. 720 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5877, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2007 PA 103.
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. 721 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4938, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2005 PA 279.
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. 722 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4552, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 1996 PA 80.
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. 723 Yeas—32
Allen Cassis Hardiman Prusi
Anderson Cherry Hunter Richardville
Barcia Clark-Coleman Jacobs Scott
Basham Clarke Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George McManus Thomas
Brater Gilbert Olshove Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Whitmer
Nays—5
Cropsey Kuipers Patterson Sanborn
Jansen
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5160, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 625 (MCL 257.625), as amended by 2006 PA 564.
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. 724 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6185, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 351, 355, and 365 (MCL 206.351, 206.355, and 206.365), section 351 as amended by 2003 PA 22, section 355 as amended by 2003 PA 48, and section 365 as amended by 2003 PA 47, and by adding section 366.
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. 725 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Cropsey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5722, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, 1017, and 1125 (MCL 500.1001, 500.1005, 500.1007, 500.1010, 500.1015, 500.1017, and 500.1125), sections 1001, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1015, and 1017 as added by 1992 PA 182 and section 1125 as amended by 2000 PA 283, and by adding sections 1027, 1029, 1031, and 1033.
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. 726 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—1
Hunter
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 286, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as amended by 2006 PA 562, and by adding section 811r.
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. 727 Yeas—28
Allen Clarke Jacobs Pappageorge
Barcia Cropsey Jansen Patterson
Birkholz Garcia Jelinek Richardville
Bishop George Kahn Sanborn
Brown Gilbert Kuipers Stamas
Cassis Gleason McManus Thomas
Cherry Hardiman Olshove Van Woerkom
Nays—9
Anderson Clark-Coleman Prusi Switalski
Basham Hunter Scott Whitmer
Brater
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6604, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” (MCL 290.601 to 290.634) by adding section 28d.
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. 728 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to regulate and provide standards for weights and measures, and the packaging and advertising of certain commodities; to provide for a state director and other officials and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide a fee system for certain inspections and tests; to provide penalties for fraud and deception in the use of false weights and measures and other violations; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1483, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 8d and 9 (MCL 125.2688d and 125.2689), section 8d as amended by 2008 PA 117 and section 9 as amended by 2007 PA 186.
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. 729 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4902, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164b.
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. 730 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1452, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 189, entitled “An act to provide procedures for making complaints for, obtaining, executing and returning search warrants; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 780.651, 780.652, and 780.654), section 1 as amended by 2003 PA 185 and section 4 as amended by 2002 PA 112.
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. 731 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, assumed the Chair.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1629, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” (MCL 18.351 to 18.368) by adding section 5a.
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. 732 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6602, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 223, entitled “An act to create an agency concerned with crime victim services; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide compensation to certain victims of crimes; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for penalties,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 10, and 11 (MCL 18.352, 18.354, 18.355, 18.360, and 18.361), as amended by 1996 PA 519.
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. 733 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6562, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 445.1683), as amended by 2008 PA 64.
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. 734 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to define and regulate mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, and mortgage servicers and their loan officers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and agencies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies and penalties,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6618, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2006 PA 251.
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. 735 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Kuipers be temporarily excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5331, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43523, 43528, and 43531 (MCL 324.43523, 324.43528, and 324.43531), section 43523 as amended by 2006 PA 280 and sections 43528 and 43531 as amended by 1996 PA 585.
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. 736 Yeas—34
Allen Clarke Jansen Richardville
Anderson Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Barcia Garcia Kahn Scott
Basham George McManus Stamas
Birkholz Gilbert Olshove Switalski
Bishop Gleason Pappageorge Thomas
Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom
Cherry Hunter Prusi Whitmer
Clark-Coleman Jacobs
Nays—1
Brater
Excused—2
Kuipers Schauer
Not Voting—1
Cassis
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1134, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 303, 319, 322, 625, and 625b (MCL 257.303, 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, and 257.625b), section 303 as amended by 2008 PA 7, section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and by adding sections 20b and 322a.
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. 737 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Kuipers Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1558, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 525, 537, and 603 (MCL 436.1525, 436.1537, and 436.1603), as amended by 2008 PA 218, and by adding section 545.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Allen offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-3).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 738 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Kuipers Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
Senator Allen offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 525, 537, 541, and 603 (MCL 436.1525, 436.1537, 436.1541, and 436.1603), sections 525, 537, and 603 as amended by 2008 PA 218 and section 541 as amended by 2006 PA 253, and by adding section 545.
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5746, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 8e (MCL 125.2688e), as added by 2008 PA 117.
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. 739 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Scott
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Stamas
Bishop George McManus Switalski
Brater Gilbert Olshove Thomas
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hardiman Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Kuipers Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create and expand certain renaissance zones; to foster economic opportunities in this state; to facilitate economic development; to stimulate industrial, commercial, and residential improvements; to prevent physical and infrastructure deterioration of geographic areas in this state; to authorize expenditures; to provide exemptions and credits from certain taxes; to create certain obligations of this state and local governmental units; to require disclosure of certain transactions and gifts; to provide for appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments, agencies, and officials,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Kuipers entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess until 1:20 p.m.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:19 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:21 p.m.
2:48 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senators Patterson and Sanborn be excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4120
House Bill No. 4507
Senate Bill No. 868
Senate Bill No. 239
Senate Bill No. 493
Senate Bill No. 1175
The motion prevailed
House Bill No. 4163, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending the heading of part 129 and sections 12601, 12603, 12611, 12613, 12614, 12905, and 12915 (MCL 333.12601, 333.12603, 333.12611, 333.12613, 333.12614, 333.12905, and 333.12915), sections 12601 and 12613 as amended by 1988 PA 315, sections 12603 and 12611 as amended by 1993 PA 217, section 12614 as added by 1988 PA 296, section 12905 as amended by 1993 PA 242, and section 12915 as amended by 1982 PA 526, and by adding section 12606; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-8) and appointed Reps. Clack, Meisner and Hildenbrand as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senate Bill No. 1121, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1126, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 79.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1130, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled “Motor fuels quality act,” (MCL 290.641 to 290.650d) by adding section 5a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1195, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88o (MCL 125.2088o), as added by 2005 PA 215.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 1467, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2008 PA 162.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 1552, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled “The secondary mortgage loan act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 6, 6a, 6b, 11, 13, 20, 22, and 27 (MCL 493.51, 493.52, 493.56, 493.56a, 493.56b, 493.61, 493.63, 493.70, 493.72, and 493.77), the title and sections 6, 11, 13, 20, 22, and 27 as amended and section 6a as added by 1997 PA 91, sections 1 and 6b as amended by 2002 PA 392, and section 2 as amended by 2007 PA 46, and by adding sections 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, and 26a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 740 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1553, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 445.1658), as amended by 2008 PA 72.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1554, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 2a (MCL 445.1652a), as added by 2008 PA 60.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1555, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 445.1652), as amended by 2008 PA 59.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1342, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” (MCL 389.1 to 389.195) by amending the title, as amended by 1998 PA 153, and by adding chapter 13 to part 2.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
Senator Jansen offered the following substitute to the House substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute to the substitute was adopted.
The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as substituted,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 741 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senate Bill No. 1084, entitled
A bill to authorize the removal, capture, or lethal control of a gray wolf that is preying upon a dog under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; and to promulgate rules.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 742 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 1567
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, designated Senator Allen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 208, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2007 PA 204.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1567, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2008 PA 89.
Substitute (S-2).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 8, line 25, after “OR” by striking out the comma and “SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (32),”.
2. Amend page 27, line 5, by striking out all of subsection (32) and renumbering the remaining subsections.
3. Amend page 32, line 8, by striking out “(33)(E)” and inserting “(32)(e)”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1236, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending sections 9515, 9516, 9520, and 9521 (MCL 440.9515, 440.9516, 440.9520, and 440.9521), as added by 2000 PA 348; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendments, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1588, 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,” by amending section 10c (MCL 247.660c), as amended by 2005 PA 45.
The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 4, line 14, after “department” by striking out the balance of the line through “16.450” on line 15.
2. Amend page 8, following line 1, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 94th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 6542.
(b) House Bill No. 6543.
(c) House Bill No. 6546.
(d) House Bill No. 6625.”.
The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1589, entitled
A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of street railway companies, defining their powers and duties and authorizing the construction, use, maintenance and ownership of street railways for the transportation of passengers, and for accumulating, storing, manufacturing, conducting, using, selling, furnishing and supplying electricity and electric power, by such companies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, and 27 (MCL 472.1, 472.3, 472.5, 472.7, 472.9, 472.11, 472.13, 472.15, 472.17, 472.19, 472.23, and 472.27) and by adding section 21; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 8, following line 18, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 94th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 6542.
(b) House Bill No. 6543.
(c) House Bill No. 6546.
(d) House Bill No. 6625.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1590, 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,” by amending section 10e (MCL 247.660e), as amended by 1998 PA 87.
Substitute (S-1).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 17, following line 16, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 94th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 6542.
(b) House Bill No. 6543.
(c) House Bill No. 6546.
(d) House Bill No. 6625.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1592, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending sections 1, 2, 5, 15, and 16 (MCL 474.51, 474.52, 474.55, 474.65, and 474.66), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 235 and sections 5, 15, and 16 as amended by 1984 PA 210.
Substitute (S-1).
The following is the amendment to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, following line 25, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 94th Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 6542.
(b) House Bill No. 6543.
(c) House Bill No. 6546.
(d) House Bill No. 6625.”.
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
House Bill No. 6365
House Bill No. 6366
House Bill No. 6368
Senate Bill No. 208
Senate Bill No. 1567
Senate Bill No. 1236
Senate Bill No. 482
Senate Bill No. 1588
Senate Bill No. 1589
Senate Bill No. 1590
Senate Bill No. 1592
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 1390
House Bill No. 6365
House Bill No. 6366
House Bill No. 6368
Senate Bill No. 208
Senate Bill No. 1567
Senate Bill No. 1236
Senate Bill No. 482
Senate Bill No. 1588
Senate Bill No. 1589
Senate Bill No. 1590
Senate Bill No. 1592
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1390, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 2006 PA 579.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Brown offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 8, after “The” by striking out the balance of the line through “SO,” on line 9 and inserting “EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (14),”.
2. Amend page 2, line 10, after “not” by striking out “MAY” and inserting “shall not”.
3. Amend page 5, line 17, after “(14)” by inserting “THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OF A COUNTY HAVING A POPULATION OF MORE THAN 500,000 AND LESS THAN 1,500,000 MAY DETERMINE THE AMOUNT NECESSARY FOR REDEMPTION UNDER SUBSECTION (2).”.
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 743 Yeas—34
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Kahn Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Switalski
Bishop George McManus Thomas
Brater Gilbert Olshove Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman
Nays—1
Jelinek
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6365, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1274 (MCL 380.1274), as amended by 2004 PA 588.
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. 744 Yeas—34
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George McManus Thomas
Brater Gilbert Olshove Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—1
Kuipers
In The Chair: Richardville
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Kuipers be temporarily excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6366, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 623a (MCL 380.623a), as amended by 2007 PA 45.
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. 745 Yeas—34
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George McManus Thomas
Brater Gilbert Olshove Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Pappageorge Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman
Nays—0
Excused—4
Kuipers Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Kuipers entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 6368, entitled
A bill to provide for the coordination and development of certain farm-to-school procurement processes and procedures; to provide for procedures and recommendations for certain farm product producers to access school-related food programs; to provide for certain powers and duties for the departments of education and agriculture; and to provide for the dissemination of certain information to schools and farm product producers.
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. 746 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 208, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2007 PA 204.
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. 747 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1567, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2008 PA 89.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Cassis offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 9, line 3, after “CENSUS,” by striking out the balance of the line through “2009.” on line 4 and inserting “IF DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROJECT BEGINS NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2010.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cassis offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 22, line 26, after “subsection.” by inserting “HOWEVER, A CREDIT FOR A PROJECT APPROVED UNDER SUBSECTION (6)(B), FOR PROPERTY THAT IS FUNCTIONALLY OBSOLETE OR BLIGHTED, PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN A BROWNFIELD PLAN AND IS LOCATED IN A CITY WITH A POPULATION OF 70,000 OR MORE AND WITHIN 10 MILES OF ANOTHER CITY IN THIS STATE WITH A POPULATION OF 500,000 OR MORE AS DESIGNATED BY THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF THE CENSUS IN THE 2000 CENSUS SHALL NOT BE ASSIGNED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 748 Yeas—22
Allen Cassis Jacobs McManus
Anderson Cropsey Jansen Pappageorge
Barcia Garcia Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz George Kahn Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Kuipers Van Woerkom
Brown Hardiman
Nays—13
Basham Clarke Olshove Switalski
Brater Gleason Prusi Thomas
Cherry Hunter Scott Whitmer
Clark-Coleman
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protest
Senator Thomas, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1567 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Thomas’ statement is as follows:
Reluctantly, I rise in opposition to this bill for a number of reasons. The Brownfield credit act in the state of Michigan was groundbreaking. It set the national standard that has been followed by states all across America and our federal government. What set it apart was its unique ability to identify transformational projects in distressed communities or to take completely blighted, obsolete properties and turn them back into productive use. It has worked.
This bill says that no longer counts or applies. For the purpose of building three parking decks, take, arguably, the most lucrative and most attractive piece of property available in the state of Michigan at the corner of Big Beaver and Crooks roads, the old headquarters to Kmart directly next to Somerset Mall, a successful private enterprise, and it would turn Brownfield credits on their head. I believe it is completely inappropriate.
The MEDC has already very generously supported this project going forward. The MEGA board last May approved grants of over $8.4 million for demolition, cleanup, and site preparation for this project. We previously passed Senate Bill No. 208, which would further expand what would be covered under the tax increment financing capture that obviously helps this project.
The city of Troy could simply, if they chose, extend their DDA to cover this, but they have chosen that the citizens of Troy should not be on the hook for this great project in their city, and that all of the taxpayers of Michigan should be on the hook. I don’t think that is appropriate when the local unit has every ability possible to go forward and make this project happen.
This is a dynamic project and the marketplace will support it. That is why the developers are proposing it. This is simply an unfair use of the Brownfield credit; something that takes away from what the Brownfield program was intended to do, simply for three parking garages to make a deal that is going to happen anyway go forward. I think it is simply greedy, unnecessary, and the wrong step for this Legislature to take. It is a slap in the face to all of the other really good Brownfield projects that are pending in the state of Michigan. I would urge members to not support Senate Bill No. 1567.
Senator Cassis asked and was granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cassis’ first statement is as follows:
Given that this state will be providing financial support, it is only responsible to see jobs and hiring occur—so badly needed, now more than ever. We need these jobs to move expeditiously. Our economy can’t wait three, four, five, or more years. I urge support of this friendly amendment.
Senator Cassis’ second statement is as follows:
The intent of this amendment is to keep the credit with its original investors. This is good tax policy, it is accountable, and it is responsible to those of us who are today supporting this project. I request your support.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1236, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending sections 9515, 9516, 9520, and 9521 (MCL 440.9515, 440.9516, 440.9520, and 440.9521), as added by 2000 PA 348; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 749 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 482, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled “Michigan promise grant act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1622 and 390.1624), as amended by 2007 PA 42.
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. 750 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1588, 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,” by amending section 10c (MCL 247.660c), as amended by 2005 PA 45.
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. 751 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1589, entitled
A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of street railway companies, defining their powers and duties and authorizing the construction, use, maintenance and ownership of street railways for the transportation of passengers, and for accumulating, storing, manufacturing, conducting, using, selling, furnishing and supplying electricity and electric power, by such companies,” by amending the title and section 23 (MCL 472.23); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Basham offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 3, line 6, after “MUNICIPALITIES” by inserting a comma and “A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN 2,000,000,”.
2. Amend page 3, line 23, after “MUNICIPALITIES,” by inserting “A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN 2,000,000,”.
3. Amend page 3, line 26, after “MUNICIPALITIES,” by inserting “A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN 2,000,000,”.
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 752 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1590, 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,” by amending section 10e (MCL 247.660e), as amended by 1998 PA 87.
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. 753 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1592, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending sections 1, 2, 5, 15, and 16 (MCL 474.51, 474.52, 474.55, 474.65, and 474.66), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 235 and sections 5, 15, and 16 as amended by 1984 PA 210.
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. 754 Yeas—35
Allen Cherry Hunter Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jansen Scott
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Stamas
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Switalski
Bishop George Kuipers Thomas
Brater Gilbert McManus Van Woerkom
Brown Gleason Olshove Whitmer
Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge
Nays—0
Excused—3
Patterson Sanborn Schauer
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Richardville
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 1670, 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,” by amending section 10e (MCL 247.660e), as amended by 1998 PA 87.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 1671, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 497, entitled “Construction lien act,” by amending section 107 (MCL 570.1107), as amended by 2006 PA 497.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Birkholz introduced
Senate Bill No. 1672, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6t.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities.
House Bill No. 5550, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2008 PA 284.
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 Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5759, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16401 (MCL 333.16401), as amended by 2002 PA 734.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5878, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 460.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6033, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled “Cemetery regulation act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 2a, 8, 9, 10, 12, 12a, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21 (MCL 456.522, 456.522a, 456.528, 456.529, 456.530, 456.532, 456.532a, 456.533, 456.535, 456.536, 456.538, 456.539, and 456.541), the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 12a, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, and 21 as amended by 2004 PA 22 and section 2a as added by 1982 PA 132, and by adding sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 16b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6034, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 87, entitled “An act relative to burying grounds; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 35a (MCL 456.35a), as amended by 2003 PA 91.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6035, entitled
A bill to amend 1869 PA 12, entitled “An act to authorize and encourage the formation of corporations to establish rural cemeteries; to provide for the care and maintenance thereof; to provide for the revision and codification of the laws relating to cemeteries, mausoleums, crypts, vaults, crematoriums, and other means of disposing of the dead; to make an appropriation therefor; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 7a (MCL 456.107a), as amended by 2003 PA 90.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6036, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2926a (MCL 600.2926a).
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6037, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 180a.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6038, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.1123), as amended by 2001 PA 57.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6039, entitled
A bill to amend 1869 PA 12, entitled “An act to authorize and encourage the formation of corporations to establish rural cemeteries; to provide for the care and maintenance thereof; to provide for the revision and codification of the laws relating to cemeteries, mausoleums, crypts, vaults, crematoriums, and other means of disposing of the dead; to make an appropriation therefor; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 1 (MCL 456.101).
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6040, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 87, entitled “An act relative to burying grounds; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 1 (MCL 456.1).
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6041, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 58, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of cremation companies and associations; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 456.201 and 456.203), section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 114.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6042, entitled
A bill to amend 1882 (Ex Sess) PA 13, entitled “An act to authorize the formation of vault associations in the state of Michigan for the purpose of preserving and protecting bodies of deceased persons before burial; and to impose certain duties upon the department of commerce,” by amending section 1 (MCL 456.251), as amended by 1982 PA 112.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6201, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16423 and 16431 (MCL 333.16423 and 333.16431), section 16431 as amended by 1994 PA 234.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6407, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3107b (MCL 500.3107b), as added by 1994 PA 438.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6408, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3107b, 3405, 3475, and 3631 (MCL 500.3107b, 500.3405, 500.3475, and 500.3631), section 3107b as added and sections 3405 and 3631 as amended by 1994 PA 438 and section 3475 as amended by 1984 PA 280.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6409, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” by amending sections 502 and 502a (MCL 550.1502 and 550.1502a), section 502 as amended by 2003 PA 59 and section 502a as amended by 1998 PA 446.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6410, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled “Prudent purchaser act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 550.53), as amended by 1996 PA 518.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6411, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending section 315 (MCL 418.315), as amended by 1998 PA 447.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6426, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 20 (MCL 421.20), as amended by 2003 PA 174.
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 Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 6427, 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 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 Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 6539, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 148, entitled “Personal property trust perpetuities act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 554.94).
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 6540, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled “Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities,” by amending section 5 (MCL 554.75), as amended by 2008 PA 149.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 6623, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 44 and 78a (MCL 211.44 and 211.78a), section 44 as amended by 2002 PA 641 and section 78a as added by 1999 PA 123.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6636, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 1d and 49 (MCL 38.1d and 38.49), section 1d as amended by 2002 PA 93 and section 49 as amended by 2004 PA 33.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6637, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 3 and 14a (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1614a), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 83 and section 14a as amended by 2004 PA 50.
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. 6638, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 4 and 108 (MCL 38.1304 and 38.1408), section 4 as amended by 2007 PA 15 and section 108 as amended by 2002 PA 94.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6639, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending sections 105 and 604 (MCL 38.2105 and 38.2604), as amended by 2002 PA 95.
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. 6640, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 8a and 59a (MCL 38.1008a and 38.1059a), section 8a as amended by 2002 PA 97 and section 59a as amended by 2006 PA 614.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6650, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 479, entitled “Michigan promise grant act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 390.1628), as amended by 2007 PA 42.
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 Education.
House Bill No. 6665, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2008 PA 284.
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 Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 6722, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 88r.
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 Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 6741, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” by amending sections 782 and 783 (MCL 4.1782 and 4.1783), section 782 as added by 2007 PA 98 and section 783 as added by 2007 PA 99.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6748, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2008 PA 89.
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 Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Statements
Senators Basham and Scott asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Basham’s statement is as follows:
I read an interesting Detroit Free Press article, and I would like to read it to the members. It is about a doctor making a final plea in parody for Michigan smoking ban, and it is appropriate that he wrote this about this time of year. It is written by Dr. Ron Davis of the Henry Ford Health System:
“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the House (of Representatives), not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. House Bill 4163 had been through both chambers with great fanfare, and there was a great yell of triumph from the Campaign for Smokefree Air.
Children with asthma were wishing for the best, of visits to restaurants with clean air in their chests. And Mama in her apron could work for a living, without the worry of cancer the secondhand smoke was giving.
When out in the Capitol lobby, there arose such a clatter, the people all wondered just what was the matter? Ohio has done it, and Illinois, too, so many states were smoke free, why is it so hard for Michigan to do?
Then it became clear, there was smoke in the air, from opponents who warned lawmakers, ‘You’d better not dare.’ ‘We have,’ they said, ‘our own science for you; just listen to us, so you’ll know what to do.’
But it wasn’t enough, and CSA found their excuses easy to snuff. In a flash, we showed them the truth: smoke free air is needed at every work site – from office, to factory, to bar and to booth.
The people of Michigan called out in the night, ‘please Mr. Lawmaker, please make it right!’ We want what they have – in Arizona, Arkansas, California and Colorado. Why can’t we be like Connecticut, Florida, Georgia and Idaho? From Louisiana to Maine, in Maryland, Minnesota, Montana why they’ve even bet on smoke free air out in Nevada! New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, the Dakotas – residents are protected and smoke free, just like the folks in Oregon, Rhode Island and Tennessee. Out west in Utah, up north in Vermont, in rainy Washington and political D.C. – they’ve figured it out, so why, why, oh why can’t we?
So the lawmakers voted and did the right thing, they proved to constituents that they had been listening. But then I awoke with a terrible start; I grabbed for my pillow and clutched at my heart. For I had only been dreaming of a smoke free Michigan, and I know those who want it will have to try again and again. You see, even though the House and Senate have each voted, it’s still no cinch. The chamber can’t seem to agree on a final version, which is our own Christmas Grinch.
So write to your lawmakers and tell them to compromise and vote; tell them you’re watching and you’re taking note. It’s good for me and for you, good for health and business too; Be you naughty or nice, a smokefree Michigan is the right thing to do!
Dr. Ronald M. Davis, M.D., of East Lansing, who wrote this verse a year ago, died last month of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Davis was the immediate past president of the American Medical Association and director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit; and a longtime advocate for smoke free air in Michigan.”
I hope that the good doctor’s wishes come true posthumously, and I would hope that this Legislature even would, if this happens and I hope that it does, name this bill after Dr. Ronald M. Davis.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
L. Douglas Wilder was the first African American to be elected as governor of a U.S. state. Wilder served as governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1994. He is currently mayor of Richmond, Virginia, having taken office in 2005.
Douglas Wilder is considered a firm but fair leader. He explains his philosophy of leadership in this way: “I don’t base my actions on popularity. If you’re in a position of leadership, you can’t wait to determine how it’s going to affect you in terms of good or bad. You have to lead and do what you think is right.”
My friends, like Mayor Wilder, I cannot wait to determine how my efforts to bring fairness to Michigan drivers and homeowners are going to affect me. All I know is that Michigan residents deserve to be treated fairly. I am doing what I think is right.
Now it’s your turn to do act selflessly and responsibly. Do the right thing and move my bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Cropsey moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Wednesday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4146, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 134; and to repeal acts and parts of 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.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5025, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2208, 2209, 2210, and 2211 (MCL 339.2201, 339.2202, 339.2203, 339.2204, 339.2205, 339.2208, 339.2209, 339.2210, and 339.2211), section 2204 as amended by 1981 PA 83 and sections 2205 and 2209 as amended by 1988 PA 463.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5026, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 338.2215), as amended by 2007 PA 77.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Richardville, Allen, Thomas and Jacobs
Excused: Senators Gilbert and Hunter
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2635 (MCL 339.2635), as amended by 2006 PA 414.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 6148, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2006 PA 251.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 6562, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 445.1683), as amended by 2008 PA 64.
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.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 6618, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2006 PA 251.
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.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
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 Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Sanborn, Cassis, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Excused: Senator Stamas
The Committee on Families and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 6089, entitled
A bill to establish the foster care trust fund in the department of management and budget; to establish the state foster care advisory board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state foster care advisory board; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mark C. Jansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jansen, Hardiman and Jacobs
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 Families and Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jansen (C), Hardiman and Jacobs
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation reported
House Bill No. 5331, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43523, 43528, and 43531 (MCL 324.43523, 324.43528, and 324.43531), section 43523 as amended by 2006 PA 280 and sections 43528 and 43531 as amended by 1996 PA 585.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Barcia
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Barcia, Cropsey, Allen and Prusi
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 3:00 p.m., Room 426, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Barcia (C), McManus, Cropsey, Allen and Prusi
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 5677, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36101 (MCL 324.36101), as amended by 2000 PA 262.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 5678, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2006 PA 550.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 5679, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending sections 1105 and 1107 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.1107), as amended by 2007 PA 113.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 5992, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law of 2000,” by amending section 3119 (MCL 289.3119), as amended by 2007 PA 113.
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.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Agriculture reported
House Bill No. 6608, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled “Weights and measures act,” by amending section 28c (MCL 290.628c), as amended by 2003 PA 189.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz and Whitmer
Nays: Senator Gleason
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Agriculture submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1134, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 319, 322, 625, and 625b (MCL 257.319, 257.322, 257.625, and 257.625b), section 319 as amended by 2004 PA 362, section 322 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 625 as amended by 2006 PA 564, and section 625b as amended by 2004 PA 62, and by adding section 20b.
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.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Patterson and Stamas
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary 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 substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Patterson, Stamas and Clarke
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary 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 substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Patterson, Stamas and Clarke
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 Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cropsey, Patterson, Stamas, Clarke and Prusi
Excused: Senator Sanborn
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 1558, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 525 and 537 (MCL 436.1525 and 436.1537), as amended by 2008 PA 218, and by adding section 545.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5356, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending sections 108, 109, 123, 201, 211, 217, 241, 251, 545a, 564a, 564b, 762, 1002, and 1060 (MCL 450.1108, 450.1109, 450.1123, 450.1201, 450.1211, 450.1217, 450.1241, 450.1251, 450.1545a, 450.1564a, 450.1564b, 450.1762, 450.2002, and 450.2060), sections 108, 211, and 241 as amended and section 545a as added by 1989 PA 121, sections 109 and 251 as amended by 1993 PA 91, sections 123 and 564b as amended by 2001 PA 57, sections 217, 564a, and 762 as amended by 1997 PA 118, and section 1060 as amended by 2007 PA 83, and by adding sections 745 and 746; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5694, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled “An act to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 8 (MCL 445.404, 445.405, and 445.408), as amended by 2006 PA 675.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 5746, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 8e (MCL 125.2688e), as added by 2008 PA 117.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 6150, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan supply chain management development commission; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission; and to provide for certain regulations.
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.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 6307, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16631.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 6633, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 169, entitled “Charitable organizations and solicitations act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.273).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Alan Sanborn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sanborn, Richardville, Allen, Thomas, Hunter and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Sanborn (C), Richardville, Allen, Thomas and Jacobs
Excused: Senators Gilbert and Hunter
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1588, 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,” by amending section 10c (MCL 247.660c), as amended by 2005 PA 45.
With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass:
1. Amend page 4, line 14, after “department” by striking out the balance of the line through “16.450” on line 15.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill and the amendment recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1589, entitled
A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of street railway companies, defining their powers and duties and authorizing the construction, use, maintenance and ownership of street railways for the transportation of passengers, and for accumulating, storing, manufacturing, conducting, using, selling, furnishing and supplying electricity and electric power, by such companies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, and 27 (MCL 472.1, 472.3, 472.5, 472.7, 472.9, 472.11, 472.13, 472.15, 472.17, 472.19, 472.23, and 472.27) and by adding section 21; and to repeal acts and parts of 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.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1590, 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,” by amending section 10e (MCL 247.660e), as amended by 1998 PA 87.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1592, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending sections 1, 2, 5, 15, and 16 (MCL 474.51, 474.52, 474.55, 474.65, and 474.66), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 235 and sections 5, 15, and 16 as amended by 1984 PA 210.
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.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
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 Transportation submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Gilbert (C), Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1567, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2008 PA 89.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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, Jansen and Jacobs
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 Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 8:10 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Cassis (C), Gilbert, McManus, Jansen, Prusi and Jacobs
Excused: Senator Whitmer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Gilbert, Stamas and Clarke
Excused: Senator Hunter
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom, Patterson, Basham and Prusi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Transportation Department submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senator Hardiman (C), Cropsey and Anderson
Scheduled Meetings
Commerce and Tourism - Tuesday, December 9, 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Conference Committees -
Health Care Corporations (HB 5283) - Tuesday, December 9, 9:15 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-3816)
Individual Health Benefit Plans (HB 5282) - Tuesday, December 9, 9:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373‑3816)
Education - Wednesday, December 10, 8:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Judiciary - Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency - Monday, December 8, 10:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Legislative Commission on Statutory Mandates - Thursday, December 18, 12:00 noon, Oakland County Executive Office Building, Executive Conference Room, 5th Floor, Building 41-West, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (373‑0212)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, December 9, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373‑3447)
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 p.m., Senate Majority Leader’s Conference Room, Room S-101, Capitol Building (373-5300)
Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Wednesday, December 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Richardville, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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