No. 16

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2009

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 3, 2009.

1:30 p.m.

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

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

Agema—present Durhal—present Lahti—present Proos—present

Amash—present Ebli—present LeBlanc—present Roberts—present

Angerer—present Elsenheimer—present Leland—present Rocca—present

Ball—present Espinoza—present Lemmons—present Rogers—present

Barnett—present Geiss—present Lindberg—present Schmidt, R.—present

Bauer—present Genetski—present Lipton—present Schmidt, W.—present

Bennett—present Gonzales—present Liss—present Schuitmaker—present

Bledsoe—present Green—present Lori—present Scott, B.—present

Bolger—present Gregory—present Lund—present Scott, P.—present

Booher—present Griffin—present Marleau—present Scripps—present

Brown, L.—present Haase—present Mayes—present Segal—present

Brown, T.—present Haines—present McDowell—present Sheltrown—present

Byrnes—present Hammel—present McMillin—present Simpson—present

Byrum—present Hansen—present Meadows—present Slavens—present

Calley—present Haugh—present Meekhof—present Slezak—present

Caul—present Haveman—present Melton—present Smith—present

Clemente—present Hildenbrand—present Meltzer—present Spade—present

Constan—present Horn—present Miller—present Stamas—present

Corriveau—present Huckleberry—present Moore—present Stanley—present

Coulouris—present Jackson—present Moss—present Switalski—present

Crawford—present Johnson—present Nathan—present Tlaib—present

Cushingberry—excused Jones, Rick—present Nerat—present Tyler—present

Daley—present Jones, Robert—present Neumann—present Valentine—present

Dean—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Walsh—present

Denby—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Warren—present

DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Womack—present

Dillon—excused Kowall—present Polidori—present Young—present

Donigan—present Kurtz—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Timothy Bledsoe, from the 1st District, offered the following invocation:

“Almighty God, giver of all good things:

We thank You for the natural beauty and majesty of this land. They restore us, though we often destroy them.

We thank You for the great resources of this nation. They make us rich, though we often exploit them.

We thank You for the men and women who have made this country strong. They are models for us, though we often fall short of them.

We thank You for the faith we inherited, in all its rich variety. It sustains our life, though we have been faithless again and again.

Help us O Lord to finish the good work here begun. Strengthen our efforts to blot out ignorance and prejudice, and abolish poverty and crime. And hasten the day when all our people, with many voices in one united chorus will glorify Your holy name. Amen.”

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Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Cushingberry and Dillon be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4145, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 237, entitled “An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled, “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,” by amending sections 80110, 80111, and 80112 (MCL 324.80110, 324.80111, and 324.80112), as added by 1995 PA 58; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by repealing enacting section 1.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4145, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—108

Agema Ebli Lahti Proos

Amash Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Angerer Espinoza Leland Rocca

Ball Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Barnett Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bauer Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker

Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.

Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.

Booher Haase Marleau Scripps

Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal

Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson

Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens

Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak

Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith

Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade

Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas

Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley

Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski

Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib

Daley Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine

Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh

DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren

Donigan Kowall Pearce Womack

Durhal Kurtz Polidori Young

Nays—0

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4123, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2506 (MCL 339.2506), as amended by 1988 PA 463.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4123, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2506 (MCL 339.2506), as amended by 1988 PA 463.

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

Roll Call No. 12 Yeas—103

Agema Durhal Kurtz Polidori

Amash Ebli Lahti Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Roberts

Ball Espinoza Leland Rocca

Barnett Geiss Lemmons Rogers

Bauer Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Bennett Gonzales Lipton Schmidt, W.

Bledsoe Green Liss Schuitmaker

Bolger Gregory Lori Scott, P.

Booher Griffin Lund Scripps

Brown, L. Haase Marleau Segal

Brown, T. Haines Mayes Sheltrown

Byrnes Hammel McDowell Simpson

Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens

Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak

Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith

Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade

Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas

Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley

Coulouris Johnson Moore Switalski

Crawford Jones, Rick Moss Tlaib

Daley Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler

Dean Kandrevas Neumann Valentine

Denby Kennedy Opsommer Walsh

DeShazor Knollenberg Pavlov Warren

Donigan Kowall Pearce

Nays—5

Jackson Scott, B. Womack Young

Nathan

In The Chair: Byrnes

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Sheltrown, Opsommer, Melton, Cushingberry, Agema, Ball, Terry Brown, Caul, Crawford, Geiss, Genetski, Green, Horn, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Kowall, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Lori, McDowell, Miller, Neumann, Pearce, Proos, Rocca, Rogers, Roy Schmidt, Spade, Tyler, Daley, Dean, Elsenheimer, Haveman, Huckleberry, McMillin, Meekhof, Meltzer, Polidori, Schuitmaker and Switalski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 36.

A resolution to reaffirm the right to bear arms under the Michigan Constitution, the supremacy of the Second Amendment over the Commerce Clause, and the intent of the Michigan Legislature to not recognize or enforce unconstitutional firearm restrictions placed upon its citizens.

Whereas, Article I, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, clearly affirms a right to bear arms. This provision prescribes that the primary purpose of the right to bear arms is not related solely to hunting but clearly allows Michigan citizen’s to be able to protect one’s self, family, and possessions from the private lawlessness of other persons or potential tyranny of governments; and

Whereas, There are also federalism provisions under the United States Constitution that prohibit the federal government from interfering with the right to bear arms within Michigan. The Tenth Amendment guarantees to the states and their people all powers not granted to the federal government elsewhere in the United States Constitution; and

Whereas, Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution provides the federal government with the power to regulate commerce. However, this provision only empowers the government to regulate commerce between states and cannot be used to impose regulations onto firearms beyond this scope or that are at cross-purposes with the Second Amendment; and

Whereas, Several new federal laws have been proposed that would overstep the bounds of both the Second Amendment, Michigan’s sovereign constitution, and its firearm laws; and

Whereas, It is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to pass laws that would mandate the use of “coded,” “serialized,” or “chipped” ammunition, to create databases of such ammunition, or to outlaw the ability of people to hand load otherwise lawful ammunition. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to pass laws that would mandate the use of so called “smart gun” technology that wirelessly or otherwise authenticates and enables a firearm to be used by only one person. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to allow for licensing schemes for the purchase of firearms that would mandate facial recognition, iris scans, fingerprinting, or other advanced biometric technology. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to regulate the private transfer or sale of firearms beyond what is currently required by law. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to pass laws that would make firearm ownership or use dependent upon the purchase of personal insurance policies or other similar risk instruments. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to prohibit firearm ownership to individuals based upon their reporting of the past use of pain killers or other medications for surgical recovery, dental procedures, and other legitimate medical purposes. Furthermore, it is not the intent of the Michigan Legislature to pass laws that would infringe upon the ability of firearm owners to keep such weapons loaded and readily accessible within their homes, or that would allow for officials to inspect firearms within their homes without first obtaining a valid search warrant issued in conjunction with a lawful criminal investigation. It is however the intent of the Michigan Legislature to ensure that such firearm schemes are not imposed upon the citizens of Michigan by either the federal government or itself, and would view such infringements as violations of both the Second Amendment and the Michigan Constitution; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we reaffirm the right to bear arms under the Michigan Constitution, the supremacy of the Second Amendment over the Commerce Clause, and the intent of the Michigan Legislature to not recognize or enforce unconstitutional firearm restrictions placed upon its citizens.

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

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Terry Brown, Ball, Caul, Constan, Geiss, Gonzales, Robert Jones, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Lori, McDowell, Miller, Neumann, Pearce, Proos, Rogers, Roy Schmidt, Sheltrown, Smith, Spade, Tyler, Angerer, Barnett, Dean, Huckleberry, Polidori, Scripps and Switalski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 37.

A resolution commemorating March 2009 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The origins of social work date back to the summer of 1898 when the first social work class was offered to college students; and

Whereas, Americans today, enjoy many privileges because early social workers saw miseries and injustices and took action, developing private and charitable organizations to serve people in need and inspire others to do the same; and

Whereas, Social workers are highly trained and experienced professionals. Only those individuals who have earned social work degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral levels, and have completed a minimum number of hours in supervised fieldwork have the honor of holding the title of a “professional social worker”; and

Whereas, The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior, of social, economic and cultural institutions, and of the interaction and impacts of all these factors; and

Whereas, The social work profession is rooted in a set of core values embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history including: social justice; dignity and worth of the person; importance of human relationships; integrity; and competence; and

Whereas, Social workers continue to address the needs of society and bring our nation’s social problems to the attention of the nation’s leaders as well as the public as a whole; and

Whereas, With the inception of National Professional Social Work Month in 1984, March has been a month when social workers can join together to promote the profession and advocate for issues that affect social workers and their clients; and

Whereas, A national month dedicated to educating all Americans on the achievements and contributions of professional social workers which has resulted in improved quality of life for the people of Michigan, now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate March 2009 as Social Work Month, and honor the contributions it is making to educate Americans on the commitment and dedication to individuals, families, and communities everywhere that social workers provide; and be it further

Resolved, We honor and join other organizations throughout the state and this country, as they use this occasion to honor the contributions of Social Workers; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Cushingberry, Ball, Constan, Lemmons, Lipton, Neumann, Sheltrown and Elsenheimer offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 11.

A concurrent resolution to support the plan of the Detroit International Bridge Company to establish an enhancement span to the Ambassador Bridge and to urge the Michigan Strategic Fund and U.S. and Canadian authorities to take certain actions regarding this project.

Whereas, The Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor exemplifies efficiency and solid security practices that a private and public partnership can provide to the citizens of Michigan, the United States, and Canada and has been recognized by the United States Federal Highway Administration as the most efficient international crossing; and

Whereas, The Detroit International Bridge Company (DIBC) crossing plan to develop an enhancement span of the Ambassador Bridge would provide for an additional crossing between the cities of Detroit and Windsor as anticipated by the Gateway Project to efficiently meet the traffic needs of the region for years to come; and

Whereas, The DIBC will work with the state of Michigan to leverage the private investment used in the creation of an enhancement span to help garner $2 billion in federal matching funds to be used to improve Michigan’s roads and bridges by qualifying DIBC expenditures as toll credits under federal law; and

Whereas, The Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) study, being carried out by the Michigan Department of Transportation, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, Transport Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, documents the need for an additional span, and continues to study alternate sites for a new bridge, while private investors are willing to build the Ambassador Bridge enhancement span without expense to the taxpayer; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan has made a significant investment to improve the traffic flow to the current Ambassador Bridge through initiatives such as the Gateway Project to address traffic flow from the freeway and interstates to the Ambassador Bridge and accommodate a second span at that location to facilitate international commerce; and

Whereas, The Ambassador Bridge has upgraded the Customs inspection facilitations and plazas in both Detroit and Windsor, more than doubling the number of commercial inspection booths; and

Whereas, The Michigan Strategic Fund has previously approved an inducement resolution for Phase I – Ambassador Bridge private activity bond funding for $212 million in December 2007 and will consider Phase II approval for $787 million; and

Whereas, Constriction of the Ambassador Bridge enhancement span project will create nearly 4,000 jobs during construction and support 20,000 jobs over the next 2 decades; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we support the plan of the Detroit International Bridge Company to establish an enhancement span to the Ambassador Bridge; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Strategic Fund to immediately approve an Inducement Resolution for Phase II Private Activity Bonds for the DIBC enhancement span and Gateway connections to the Ambassador Bridge; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge both the United States and Canadian governments to expedite the necessary actions to complete the DIBC enhancement span to allow for the second crossing to become operational in a timely fashion; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge that the DRIC study conclude after completion of its Record of Decisions with no further activity until border traffic in the corridor reverses its decade-long decline and returns to previous 1999 levels; and be it further

Resolved, That we recommend that the Canadian government finish the improvements to alleviate traffic flow concerns in Windsor from Canadian Highway 401 to the Ambassador Bridge; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Ontario Parliamentary delegation, the Mayor of Detroit, and the Mayor of Windsor.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, February 27:

House Bill Nos. 4468 4469 4470 4471 4472 4473 4474 4475 4476 4477 4478 4479

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, March 3:

Senate Bill Nos. 284 319

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4286, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 504 (MCL 324.504), as amended by 2004 PA 130.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Huckleberry, Lindberg, Simpson, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Present: Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Huckleberry, Lindberg, Simpson, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn

Absent: Rep. Ebli

Excused: Rep. Ebli

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Constan, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4217, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241b (MCL 18.1241b), as added by 1995 PA 38.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Constan, Liss, Corriveau, Simpson, Slezak and Warren

Nays: Reps. Walsh, Daley and McMillin

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Constan, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Present: Reps. Constan, Liss, Corriveau, Simpson, Slezak, Warren, Walsh, Daley and McMillin

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Simpson, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday. February 26, 2009

Present: Reps. Simpson, Huckleberry, Barnett, Haase, Mayes and Tyler

Absent: Reps. Nerat, Valentine, Daley, Hansen and Kurtz

Excused: Reps. Nerat, Valentine, Daley, Hansen and Kurtz

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Simpson, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Friday, February 27, 2009

Present: Reps. Simpson, Huckleberry, Barnett, Mayes, Tyler and Daley

Absent: Reps. Haase, Nerat, Valentine, Hansen and Kurtz

Excused: Reps. Haase, Nerat, Valentine, Hansen and Kurtz

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Leland, Chair, of the Committee on Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Present: Reps. Leland, Nathan, Barnett, Meadows, Segal, Stanley, Womack, Paul Scott, Hansen, Meltzer and Pavlov

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Mayes, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Present: Reps. Mayes, Geiss, Clemente, Huckleberry, Johnson, Lindberg, Lipton, Melton, Roberts, Scripps, Horn, Crawford, Marleau, Opsommer, Proos, Wayne Schmidt and Schuitmaker

Absent: Reps. Lisa Brown and Ebli

Excused: Reps. Lisa Brown and Ebli

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Present: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Coulouris, Donigan, Johnson, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Simpson, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Marleau, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby, Green, Moore and Paul Scott

Notices

Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following reassignment:

House Bill No. 4479 referred to the Committee on Tax Policy on February 26, 2009.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received and read:

February 26, 2009

Richard J. Brown

Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

State Capitol

Lansing, MI 48908-7536

Dear Mr. Brown:

Pursuant to Section 14 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, I write to inform the House of Representatives of the following commutations and a pardon granted during 2008:

Lawrence Drum — Sentenced on January 21, 1992 to a term of ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance, ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance, and life imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 15, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Vicki Hoskins — Sentenced on January 8, 1998 and August 21, 1998 to terms of five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance, five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance, and five to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on February 15, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Ronald Seeger — Sentenced on June 4, 1994 to a term of ten to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture less than 650 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on May 7, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Sally Smith — Sentenced on February 11, 1993 and February 17, 1993 to terms of one to four years imprisonment for the crime of absconding or forfeiting bond, and life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture less than 650 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on May 7, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

James Elkins — Sentenced on March 20, 1986 to a term of 25 to 80 years imprisonment for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder. The commutation was granted on May 8, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Thomas Hunter — Sentenced on December 21, 1994 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture and delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on May 15, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Doreen Washington — Sentenced on August 23, 1988 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on May 16, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Fred Rogers — Sentenced on July 1, 1965 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on May 21, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Robert Walker — Sentenced on December 19, 1969 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on May 21, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

David Krzyminski — Sentenced on July 20, 2006 to a term of two years and ten months to ten years imprisonment for the crime of breaking and entering a vehicle with damage to the vehicle. The commutation was granted on May 27, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board. Mr. Krzyminski died on June 1, 2008 at Lakeland Correctional Facility.

Joseph Puertas — Sentenced on December 2, 1999 to six terms of two to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance (six counts), and a term of two to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of conducting a criminal enterprise. The commutation was granted on June 3, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Lonnie Render — Sentenced on May 17, 2005 to a term of four to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of second degree home invasion. The commutation was granted on June 17, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Jesus Gallego — Sentenced on September 17, 1993, September 29, 1993, and May 17, 1996 to three terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance and delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance (two counts). The commutation was granted on June 17, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

William Oguin — Sentenced on July 1, 1965 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on June 23, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Robert Darcy — Sentenced on February 1, 1993 to terms of life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver more than 650 grams of a controlled substance, one to four years imprisonment for the crime of absconding or forfeiting bond, and two years imprisonment for the crime of possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony. The commutation was granted on June 23, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Nikole Alzoubi — Sentenced on May 1, 2006 to terms of three to 15 years imprisonment for the crime of stealing and retaining a financial transaction device without consent (fourth offense), and three to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of forgery (fourth offense). The commutation was granted on June 23, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board. Ms. Alzoubi died on July 2, 2008.

Bobbie Perry — Sentenced on March 30, 1984 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on June 30, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Keith Weiner — Sentenced on September 9, 1977 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on July 15, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Ellsworth White — Sentenced on November 6, 1972 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on July 15, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board. Mr. White died on November 25, 2008.

Andres Colmines — Sentenced on June 9, 1994 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of possession with intent to deliver over 650 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on July 18, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Kylleen Hargrave-Thomas — Sentenced on November 30, 1993 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on July 24, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Toni Bunton — Sentenced on December 6, 1991 to four terms of 25 to 50 years imprisonment for the crimes of second degree murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, and armed robbery (two counts). The commutation was granted on July 28, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

David Vanauker — Sentenced on July 17, 1989 to a term of 30 to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of breaking and entering. The commutation was granted on July 31, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

John Ulmer — Sentenced on October 26, 1973 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on July 31, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Joseph Page — Sentenced on January 7, 1963 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on August 5, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Byron Erby — Sentenced on January 13, 1992 to a term of 20 to 40 years imprisonment for the crime of assault with intent to commit murder. The commutation was granted on August 22, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Melvina Smith — Sentenced on November 29, 1993 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to deliver 650 grams or more of a controlled substance and delivery or manufacture of 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on September 11, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Enrique Bringuez — Sentenced on October 30, 1989 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver and possession with the intent to deliver over 650 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on September 15, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

John Maxson Collard — Sentenced on July 9, 2007 to a term of two to five years imprisonment for the crime of receiving and concealing stolen property. The commutation was granted on September 15, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Edward Green — Sentenced on February 11, 2008 to a term of four to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of extortion. The commutation was granted on September 26, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Minnie Boose — Sentenced on January 9, 1980 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 2, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Paula Campbell — Sentenced on May 7, 1976 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 2, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Joseph Kozlow — Sentenced on December 1, 1969 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 7, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Charles Mack Young — Sentenced on October 22, 1976 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 10, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board. Mr. Young died on November 7, 2008.

Ibis Lazo — Sentenced on December 11, 1989 to two terms of life imprisonment for the crimes of conspiracy to possess with the intent to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on October 14, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

George Alford — Sentenced on October 27, 2005 to terms of four years and one month to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with intent to deliver or manufacture methamphetamines, and four years and one month to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on October 14, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Dante Ferrazza — Sentenced on June 16, 1967 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of first degree murder. The commutation was granted on October 14, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

King Gross — Sentenced on June 23, 1995 to terms of two to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance, three to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 225 to 649 grams of a controlled substance, and three to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on October 17, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Jimmy Mass — Sentenced on October 4, 2001 to terms of ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture 25 to 49 grams of a controlled substance, and 20 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of delivery or manufacture of 225 to 649 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on October 28, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Miguel Zarate — Sentenced on March 4, 2002 to terms of 20 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance, ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture 225 to 649 grams of a controlled substance, and ten to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of possession with the intent to deliver or manufacture 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on November 13, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Mohamed A. Musleh — Sentenced on May 17, 1996 to three terms of six to 20 years imprisonment for the crime of possession of 50 to 224 grams of a controlled substance (three counts). The commutation was granted on December 1, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Orland Robinson — Sentenced on October 13, 1995 to a term of 20 to 50 years imprisonment for the crime of second degree murder. The commutation was granted on December 1, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Michael Chegwidden — Sentenced on September 8, 1995 to terms of 15 to 22 years imprisonment for the crime of unarmed robbery, and 18 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of first degree home invasion. The commutation was granted on December 1, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Mark Johnson — Sentenced on October 2, 1991 to a term of life imprisonment for the crime of conspiracy to delivery or manufacture 650 grams or more of a controlled substance. The commutation was granted on December 19, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

James Connelly — Sentenced on May 29, 1992 and December 17, 1992 to terms of six to 15 years imprisonment for the crime of unarmed robbery, and 20 to 30 years imprisonment for the crime of breaking and entering a building with intent. The commutation was granted on December 19, 2008 for medical reasons and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Maimoona Hakim Husain — Sentenced on December 14, 1989 to a term of five years probation and payment of costs and restitution for the crimes of conspiracy to defraud Medicaid and conspiracy to deliver a schedule III controlled substance. The pardon was granted on September 15, 2008 and was based on the affirmative recommendation of the Michigan Parole Board.

Respectfully,

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

The message was referred to the Clerk.

The following message from the Governor was received March 2, 2009 and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2009 - 6

Department OF AGRICULTURE

Department OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;

WHEREAS, under Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the Governor is responsible to take care that the laws be faithfully executed;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch of state government or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;

WHEREAS, Executive Order 2008-20 created the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth and transferred, among other things, authority over the development, production, delivery, promotion, and use of biofuels from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth;

WHEREAS, after Executive Order 2008-20 was issued, but before the Order took effect, 2008 PA 313 was enacted, requiring the Director of the Department of Agriculture to, among other things, establish purity and quality standards for biodiesel or biodiesel blend fuels sold or offered for sale in this state;

WHEREAS, consistency with the intent of Executive Order 2008-20 requires that the authority to establish purity and quality standards for biodiesel or biodiesel blend fuels be transferred from the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth to the Department of Agriculture;

WHEREAS, Section 460 of the Michigan Business Act, 2007 PA 36, MCL 208.1460, as added by 2008 PA 335, authorizes the Michigan Strategic Fund to reduce or terminate a credit claimed by a taxpayer for the installation of delivery systems to provide E85 fuel or qualified biodiesel blends, notwithstanding that the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth administers the state’s grant program for the installation of these delivery systems, and is authorized by Section 460 to certify the credits to be claimed by a taxpayer for the installation of these delivery systems;

WHEREAS, consistency with the intent of Executive Order 2008-20 requires that the authority to reduce or terminate a credit claimed by a taxpayer for the installation of delivery systems to provide E85 fuel or qualified biodiesel blends be transferred from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth;

WHEREAS, there is a continuing need to reorganize functions amongst state departments to ensure efficient administration and effectiveness of government;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:

I. DEFINITIONS

As used in this Order:

A. “Biofuel” means any renewable liquid or gas fuel offered for sale as a fuel that is derived from recently living organisms or their metabolic by-products and meets applicable quality standards, including, but not limited to, ethanol, ethanol-blended fuel, biodiesel, and biodiesel blends.

B. “Department of Agriculture” means the principal department of state government created by Section 1 of 1921 PA 13, MCL 285.1, and Section 175 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.275.

C. “Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth” means the principal department of state government created by Section 225 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.325, and renamed by Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001, by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, and by Executive Order 2008-20.

D. “Michigan Strategic Fund” means the public body corporate and politic created under Section 5 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2005.

E. “Type II transfer” means that phrase as defined by Section 3 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.103.

II. TRANSFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

A. The authority, powers, duties, functions, responsibilities, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds, including, but not limited to, the functions of budgeting and procurement, of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth related to establishing purity and quality standards for biofuels sold in Michigan under the Motor Fuels Quality Act, 1984 PA 44, MCL 290.641 to MCL 290.650, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth to the Department of Agriculture.

B. The Director of the Department of Agriculture shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of the transfers to the Department of Agriculture under this Order and shall make internal organization changes as necessary to effectuate the transfers.

C. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Agriculture under this Order shall be administered in such ways as to promote efficient administration.

D. The Director of the Department of Agriculture may delegate within the Department a duty or power conferred on the Director of the Department by this Order or by other law and the individual to whom the duty or power is delegated may perform the duty or exercise the power at the time and to the extent that the power is delegated by the Director.

E. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Agriculture under this Order are transferred to the Department of Agriculture.

III. TRANSFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

A. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Strategic Fund under Section 460 of the Michigan Business Tax Act, 2007 PA 36, MCL 208.1460, as added by 2008 PA 335, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.

B. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of the transfers to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth under this Order and shall make internal organization changes as necessary to effectuate the transfers.

C. The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth under this Order shall be administered in such ways as to promote efficient administration.

D. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth may delegate within the Department a duty or power conferred on the Director of the Department by this Order or by other law and the individual to whom the duty or power is delegated may perform the duty or exercise the power at the time and to the extent that the power is delegated by the Director.

E. All records, property, grants, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds used, held, employed, available, or to be made available for the activities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth under this Order are transferred to the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.

IV. MISCELLANEOUS

A. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state’s financial management system necessary for the implementation of this Order.

B. All rules, orders, contracts, and agreements relating to the transfers under this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.

C. This Order shall not abate any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order. Any suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected under this Order.

D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.

In fulfillment of the requirements under Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the provisions of this Order are effective May 3, 2009 at 12:01 a.m.

[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 27th day of February, in the year of our Lord, two thousand nine.

Jennifer M. Granholm

Governor

By the Governor:

Terri L. Land

Secretary of State

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

February 5, 2009

In accordance with the provisions of MCL 24.248 this is to advise you that the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs filed at 3:41 p.m. on this date, administrative rule (09-02-01E) for the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Entitled “Emergency Shutoff Protections for Retail Customers,” these rules take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State and shall be effective until April 30, 2009.

February 20, 2009

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Treasury and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2007-018TY (Secretary of State filing #09-02-02) on this date at 3:00 p.m. for the Department of Treasury, entitled “State Tax Commission - General Rules”.

This rescission takes effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, 45a (6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

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Introduction of Bills

Reps. Cushingberry, Johnson and Durhal introduced

House Bill No. 4480, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey a certain parcel of state owned property in Wayne county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

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

Reps. Corriveau, Angerer, Melton, LeBlanc, Calley, Mayes, Meekhof, Slavens, Kandrevas, Constan, Clemente, Barnett, Geiss and Polidori introduced

House Bill No. 4481, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 113 (MCL 208.1113), as amended by 2008 PA 472.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Rep. Espinoza introduced

House Bill No. 4482, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2002 PA 270.

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

Rep. Espinoza introduced

House Bill No. 4483, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2006 PA 234.

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

Rep. Espinoza introduced

House Bill No. 4484, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 432e.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reps. Valentine, Durhal, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Smith, Donigan, Segal, Switalski, Young, Bettie Scott, Lisa Brown, Roberts, Huckleberry, Jackson, Miller, Leland, Bennett, Gregory, Dean, Hammel and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 4485, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 254.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reps. Miller, Liss, Leland, Switalski, Gregory, Johnson, Stanley and Jackson introduced

House Bill No. 4486, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 92, entitled “Seller disclosure act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 565.957), as amended by 2005 PA 163.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Miller, Liss, Gregory and Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4487, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled “An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes,” by amending section 3 (MCL 205.303), as amended by 1996 PA 135.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Denby, Crawford, Calley, Opsommer, Green, Genetski, McMillin, Amash, Knollenberg, Hildenbrand, Roy Schmidt, Meekhof, Rogers, Booher, Caul, Haines, Haveman and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4488, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7mm.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Agema, Rick Jones, Denby, Crawford, Calley, Opsommer, Green, Genetski, Amash, Knollenberg, Hildenbrand, Roy Schmidt, Meekhof, Rogers, Booher, Caul, Haines, Haveman and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4489, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1211 (MCL 380.1211), as amended by 2008 PA 455.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. McMillin, Knollenberg, Genetski, Amash and Moss introduced

House Bill No. 4490, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 502 (MCL 380.502), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

Reps. McMillin, Green, Agema, Knollenberg, Genetski, Walsh, Amash and Moss introduced

House Bill No. 4491, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 208.1501).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Constan, Durhal, Bettie Scott, Stanley, Robert Jones, Miller, Cushingberry, Liss, Gonzales, Scripps, Geiss, Kandrevas, Terry Brown, Spade, Ebli, Leland and LeBlanc introduced

House Bill No. 4492, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 481, entitled “Special tools lien act,” by amending sections 13 and 23 (MCL 570.553 and 570.563).

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

Reps. LeBlanc, Valentine, Rick Jones, Bauer and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 4493, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2004 PA 362.

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

Reps. LeBlanc, Lori, Bolger, Hansen, Valentine, Polidori, Rick Jones, Bauer and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 4494, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 255 (MCL 257.255), as amended by 2003 PA 9, and by adding sections 224a and 233c.

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

Reps. LeBlanc, Polidori, Valentine, Hansen, Rick Jones and Meadows introduced

House Bill No. 4495, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 32b (MCL 257.32b), as amended by 1983 PA 91.

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

Reps. Roberts, Melton, Sheltrown, Calley, Bolger, Haugh, Switalski and Scripps introduced

House Bill No. 4496, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 208.1501).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Rep. Cushingberry introduced

House Bill No. 4497, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 20g, 33, 34, 34a, 35, 36, 51, 65, and 65a (MCL 791.220g, 791.233, 791.234, 791.234a, 791.235, 791.236, 791.251, 791.265, and 791.265a), section 20g as amended by 2000 PA 211, section 33 as amended by 1998 PA 320, section 34 as amended by 2006 PA 167, section 34a as amended by 2008 PA 158, sections 35 and 65a as amended by 1998 PA 315, section 36 as amended by 2008 PA 191, section 51 as amended by 1998 PA 269, and section 65 as amended by 1998 PA 512; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Cushingberry introduced

House Bill No. 4498, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relative to state prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches of state prisons and reformatories, and the government and discipline thereof and to repeal all acts inconsistent therewith,” by amending section 33 (MCL 800.33), as amended by 1999 PA 148; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Cushingberry introduced

House Bill No. 4499, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2006 PA 655.

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

Reps. Kurtz, Agema, Knollenberg, Opsommer, Calley, Rogers, Walsh, Daley and Pavlov introduced

House Bill No. 4500, entitled

A bill to designate an official language of this state.

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

Reps. Geiss, Ebli, Rick Jones, Constan, LeBlanc, Lori, Espinoza, Hansen and Angerer introduced

House Bill No. 4501, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.421), as amended by 2008 PA 407.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Reps. Ebli, Geiss, Rick Jones, Constan, LeBlanc, Lori, Espinoza, Hansen and Angerer introduced

House Bill No. 4502, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 222 and 223 (MCL 750.222 and 750.223), section 222 as amended by 2001 PA 135 and section 223 as amended by 1992 PA 221.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Rep. Angerer introduced

House Bill No. 4503, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 123, entitled “An act to provide for the recording and use in evidence of affidavits affecting real property; and to provide a penalty for the making of false affidavits,” (MCL 565.451a to 565.453) by adding section 1d.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Knollenberg introduced

House Bill No. 4504, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 434 (MCL 208.1434), as added by 2008 PA 580.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Announcements by the Clerk

February 27, 2009

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Financial audit of the Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, a blended component unit of the State of Michigan, for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.

Richard J. Brown

Clerk of the House

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Rep. Slezak moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:50 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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