No. 64
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Alan Sanborn.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen—present Garcia—excused Olshove—present
Anderson—present George—present Pappageorge—present
Barcia—present Gilbert—present Patterson—present
Basham—present Gleason—present Prusi—present
Birkholz—present Hardiman—present Richardville—present
Bishop—present Hunter—present Sanborn—present
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
Senator James A. Barcia of the 31st District offered the following invocation:
Dear God, as we begin our work today on behalf of the citizens of Michigan, grant us the ability to reach decisions that will best serve our great state. Indeed, the tasks before us present a daunting challenge, and only Your blessings will help us in determining the proper course.
While addressing this important charge, let us not forget the many servicemen and women who gallantly fight to preserve our freedom, and sometimes, courageously pay the ultimate cost for our liberty.
For this we pray. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Birkholz, Bishop, Clarke, Jansen and Gilbert entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Brown be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Garcia be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Wednesday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Government Operations and Reform be discharged from further consideration of the following executive order:
Executive Order No. 2009-36
Abolishing the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries - Executive Reorganization
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the executive order be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
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:
House Bill No. 5122
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following resolutions, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 6
Senate Resolution No. 73
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Tuesday, August 18, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742
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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, designated Senator Jansen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 674, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 7 (MCL 124.287), as amended by 2002 PA 241.
Senate Bill No. 675, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 124.281), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
Senate Bill No. 676, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 10 (MCL 124.290), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
Senate Bill No. 677, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 8 (MCL 124.288), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
Senate Bill No. 678, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4d (MCL 124.284d), as added by 1985 PA 178.
Senate Bill No. 679, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4e (MCL 124.284e), as added by 1985 PA 178.
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. 5122, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 7, 7a, 11a, 17, 18, and 21 (MCL 252.302, 252.307, 252.307a, 252.311a, 252.317, 252.318, and 252.321), sections 2, 7, 17, and 18 as amended and section 11a as added by 2006 PA 448 and section 7a as added by 2006 PA 447.
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.
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Brown 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:
Senate Bill No. 674
Senate Bill No. 675
Senate Bill No. 676
Senate Bill No. 677
Senate Bill No. 678
Senate Bill No. 679
House Bill No. 5122
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. 215
Senate Bill No. 484
Senate Bill No. 698
Senate Bill No. 674
Senate Bill No. 675
Senate Bill No. 676
Senate Bill No. 677
Senate Bill No. 678
Senate Bill No. 679
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hardiman asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hardiman’s statement is as follows:
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a fine young man who was an intern in my office during this past summer. He is standing here with me, and his name is Igor Shleypak. He is from Southfield and has been working doing constituent work and completing some research that I have asked him to do, and he has done a great job.
He will be graduating—and you’ll be pleased to hear this—from Michigan State University in 2011 with a BA in political theory and constitutional democracy, as well as a BA in international relations. You can see that he is quite energetic about his learning. He plans to attend law school after Michigan State.
What is fortunate for us and for the people of this state is that he hopes to find himself back in the political realm eventually. I would like for my colleagues to help me welcome him to the Michigan Senate and also to thank him for his fine work in my office.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 215, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 164, entitled “An act to create a commission on Spanish-speaking affairs, an office of Spanish-speaking affairs, and an interagency council on Spanish-speaking affairs; to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for appropriations; and to abolish the advisory council for the Spanish-speaking,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 18.301, 18.302, 18.303, 18.304, 18.305, and 18.306), sections 2 and 4 as amended by 2004 PA 94.
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. 395 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 484, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 204, entitled “Deaf persons’ interpreters act,” (MCL 393.501 to 393.509) by adding section 8f.
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. 396 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 698, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2008 PA 316.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Whitmer offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 9, after “with” by striking out the balance of the line through “years” on line 10 and inserting “2 CREDITS AWARDED OR OVER 1.5 YEARS WITH 1.5 CREDITS AWARDED”.
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. 397 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 674, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 7 (MCL 124.287), as amended by 2002 PA 241.
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. 398 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 675, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 124.281), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
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. 399 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 676, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 10 (MCL 124.290), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
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. 400 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 677, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 8 (MCL 124.288), as amended by 1981 PA 154.
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. 401 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 678, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4d (MCL 124.284d), as added by 1985 PA 178.
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. 402 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 679, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 4e (MCL 124.284e), as added by 1985 PA 178.
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. 403 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, designated Senator Jansen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 266, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending section 18a (MCL 252.318a), as amended by 2006 PA 448.
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.
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 bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 266
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 266, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending section 18a (MCL 252.318a), as amended by 2006 PA 448.
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. 404 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senators Anderson, Barcia, Birkholz, Brown, Cassis, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Cropsey, George, Gilbert, Gleason, Hardiman, Jansen, Kahn, Kuipers, Olshove, Pappageorge, Sanborn and Van Woerkom were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 41
The motion prevailed.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President, the Congress, and the Department of Homeland Security of the United States to change requirements, agreements, and memorandums of understanding relating to the creation of Enhanced Drivers Licenses.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senate Resolution No. 73.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to make certain intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees available to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
The question being on the adoption of the following committee substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution, as substituted,
Senator Cropsey requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The resolution, as substituted, was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 405 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
Senators Anderson, Barcia, Cassis, Cherry, Gleason, Hunter, Jacobs, Jelinek, McManus, Olshove, Pappageorge, Richardville and Van Woerkom were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator George asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator George’s statement is as follows:
I would like to speak to this resolution as well as Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17. I will be voting in favor of these resolutions, but I wish to point out that it would be preferred that we wouldn’t be having this discussion. We have been forced to have this discussion due to the President’s decision to close the Guantanamo facility. Of course, it would also be preferred if we were not a nation at war. And it would be better if 9/11 had not occurred, but 9/11 did occur. We are a nation at war, and the President has determined his intentions to close the Guantanamo facility.
Some argue that incarcerating enemy combatants here will make Michigan a target, but we are already a target. We have a federal center in Battle Creek, Fort Custer, and other National Guard bases. We have Selfridge Air National Guard Base, VA hospitals, federal courthouses, and defense contractors. We are already a target.
So, while I will vote to support this resolution that asks that certain intelligence information be declassified, we need to acknowledge that we are a nation at war and that this involves inherent risks to our people. Housing enemy combatants may be warranted in light of the risk we are already incurring. In fact, it may be a reasonable and necessary contribution that our state can make to the war effort.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to make certain intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees available to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
The question being on the adoption of the following committee substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution, as substituted,
Senator Cropsey requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The concurrent resolution, as substituted, was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 406 Yeas—36
Allen Cherry Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Barcia Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Cropsey Kahn Scott
Birkholz George Kuipers Stamas
Bishop Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—1
Garcia
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Sanborn
Senators Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Prusi, Jacobs, Gleason, Clarke, Hunter, Basham, Cherry, Olshove, Whitmer, Switalski, Anderson and Scott offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 74.
A resolution condemning workplace violence in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that an average of 1.7 million people are victims of violent crime while working or on duty in the United States each year; and
Whereas, An act of violence means any intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent act that would reasonably be expected to cause physical injury or death to another person; and
Whereas, The threat of violence means any intentional communication or other act that threatens an act of violence and would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, threatened, or fear physical injury or death to oneself or another person. Any threat of violence, whether verbal, written, visual, or by gesture, will be presumed to be an expression of intent to do harm to another person; and
Whereas, An act of violence or a threat of violence that is work-related or occurs in the workplace should be strictly prohibited. Any employee who is subjected to or is aware that another employee is being subjected to an act of workplace or work-related violence or a threat of imminent violence should immediately take appropriate measures to ensure his or her personal safety. The employee should then promptly report the incident to appropriate law enforcement personnel and his/her supervisor. The supervisor should immediately notify the appointing authority of the incident; and
Whereas, It is fair and just that all employees in the state of Michigan can expect to work in a violence-free workplace every day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we condemn workplace violence in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Office of the State Employer.
Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Senators Barcia and Pappageorge were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Brown offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18.
A concurrent resolution to disapprove Executive Order No. 2009-36, setting forth changes in the organization of the executive branch.
Whereas, Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution of the state of Michigan provides that the Governor may make changes in the organization of the executive branch or in the assignment of functions within the executive units. Where these changes require the force of law, they must be set forth in executive orders that are submitted to the Legislature. The Legislature shall have 60 calendar days of a regular session to disapprove each executive order by a resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected and serving in each house of the Legislature; and
Whereas, Governor Granholm has issued an executive order proposing the reorganization of the executive branch relative to the Department of Education; the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth; the Department of Information Technology; the Department of Management and Budget; the Department of Natural Resources; and the Department of Treasury and the abolition of the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries. Executive Order No. 2009-36 was signed on July 13, 2009; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we hereby disapprove Executive Order No. 2009-36, issued July 13, 2009, proposing the reorganization of the executive branch of government relative to the Department of Education; the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth; the Department of Information Technology; the Department of Management and Budget; the Department of Natural Resources; and the Department of Treasury and the abolition of the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
Senators George and Gleason were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 743, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3801, 3803, 3807, 3809, 3811, 3815, 3819, 3831, and 3839 (MCL 500.3801, 500.3803, 500.3807, 500.3809, 500.3811, 500.3815, 500.3819, 500.3831, and 500.3839), sections 3801, 3807, 3809, 3811, 3815, 3819, 3831, and 3839 as amended by 2006 PA 462 and section 3803 as added by 1992 PA 84, and by adding sections 3807a, 3809a, 3811a, and 3819a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 744, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3829a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators McManus and Cropsey introduced
Senate Bill No. 745, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 391 and 399 (MCL 168.391 and 168.399), section 391 as amended by 1999 PA 218, and by adding sections 396a and 396b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Barcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 746, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719a (MCL 257.719a), as amended by 2009 PA 32.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Richardville, Cropsey, McManus, Patterson, Brown, Jansen and Barcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 747, 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 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2008 PA 407.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Pappageorge, Allen, Anderson, Cropsey, Birkholz and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 748, entitled
A bill to establish an undergraduate tuition waiver program for certain disabled veterans of the armed forces of the United States; to provide for the administration of the tuition waiver program; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs.
Senators Pappageorge, Allen, Anderson, Cropsey, Birkholz and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 749, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2003 PA 30.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Pappageorge, Barcia and Olshove introduced
Senate Bill No. 750, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7523, 7524, and 7524a (MCL 333.7523, 333.7524, and 333.7524a), section 7523 as amended by 2006 PA 130, section 7524 as amended by 2006 PA 558, and section 7524a as amended by 1994 PA 8.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Brown introduced
Senate Bill No. 751, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 642c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 752, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 4, 5, and 614 (MCL 380.4, 380.5, and 380.614), section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 1, section 5 as amended by 2005 PA 61, and section 614 as amended by 2004 PA 419.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Brown introduced
Senate Bill No. 753, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 302 (MCL 168.302), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Kahn introduced
Senate Bill No. 754, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 644g (MCL 168.644g), as amended by 2004 PA 293.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 755, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 641 (MCL 168.641), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Brown introduced
Senate Bill No. 756, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 312 (MCL 168.312), as amended by 2006 PA 647.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Kahn, Jelinek, Barcia and McManus introduced
Senate Bill No. 757, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1280 (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1280), section 1278a as amended by 2008 PA 316, section 1278b as amended by 2007 PA 141, and section 1280 as amended by 2006 PA 123, and by adding section 1278c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Allen, Gilbert, Kahn and Barcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 758, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 21 (MCL 280.21), as amended by 2007 PA 51.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Allen introduced
Senate Bill No. 759, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending sections 2 and 16 (MCL 125.2782 and 125.2796), section 2 as amended by 2006 PA 70.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Statements
Senators Cassis, Scott and Whitmer asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cassis’ statement is as follows:
In the administration’s mind, is our proud Michigan up for sale? How far is our Governor willing to go to tarnish this great state’s image? Today’s Detroit News, along with extensive national media exposure on TV, and today’s Wall Street Journal all speak to “Michigan won’t get California prisoners.” In one article, it is clear that Michigan was rejected because it proposed an $89 per prisoner cost to California, not including medical expenses, while in California their costs, including medical expenses, amounts to $63 a day. “California’s decision deals a blow to Michigan’s Governor Jennifer Granholm’s plan to generate revenue.”
Well, two very clear issues are now apparent. First, what is the image, what is the identity that Michigan is trying to claim here? A haven for other state prisoners? A place to house Gitmo terrorists? And, secondly, and equally important and now absolutely open for serious investigation are these questions: Why are Michigan’s corrections costs so out of step with other states, and why does it cost so much more to house our prisoners?
I would conclude in saying that only an objective, independent analysis will uncover answers, and I urge my colleagues here in the Senate to seek this investigation now. It is long overdue.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
The writer Susan Taylor writes that we should use missteps as stepping stones to deeper understanding and greater achievement. One of our missteps is our failure to consider my bills and to reform auto insurance. We can fix that misstep. One of our great achievements that we could leave as our legacy is an auto insurance rating system that is fair and equitable for all Michigan drivers.
None of my constituents, none of your constituents are trying to avoid paying for the auto insurance that we require them to carry. They just want to know that they are paying a fair price for the policy that they must carry. But many of our constituents are not paying a fair price. They are being subjected to a system that gives short shrift to a good driving record, gives less credence to a person’s record of paying their bills promptly and on time, and instead charges them rates that give more consideration to their address than to other important factors.
We can solve this problem. Move my bills and give our constituents the financial break that so many of them can use right now.
Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:
Michigan’s unemployment rate for June swelled to 15.2 percent, the highest it has been in more than 25 years, and we expect new numbers for July any moment now—some time today. They, distressingly, are not expected to be much better. Michigan’s rising unemployment rate is made even worse as thousands more workers are exhausting their benefits and running out of assistance while we have been out of session and not acting on the issue.
Clearly, our state needs help, and this data shows that not only are we lagging behind the rest of the nation, but our workers are being left behind workers in other states. Unfortunately, for some families, the only way to survive is to leave. They are exhausting their benefits and still have not found work. Some are only able to find part-time jobs. Others need help paying bills while they are trying to train for a new career. A mass exodus will not help Michigan’s economy. We have a chance to help some of these workers while keeping them here in Michigan.
The House passed an unemployment modernization package months ago, and these bills would secure vital federal funding for our workers. But the bills have been ignored by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. These bills would help provide support for unemployed workers who are in training programs or have lost a part-time job.
We could pour $139 million into Michigan’s economy right now. We could help families stay in their homes, help workers get jobs in emerging fields when local manufacturing jobs are gone, and give Michiganians a reason to believe they can still make it here.
Colleagues, I urge you to take up the unemployment modernization legislation to provide some tangible relief to Michigan families right now when they need it the most.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 589, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending section 7a (MCL 252.307a), as added by 2006 PA 447.
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 and Van Woerkom
Nays: Senators Basham and Gleason
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 597, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 28.306).
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. 670, 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 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2007 PA 210.
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 and Van Woerkom
Nays: Senators Basham and Gleason
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5122, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 7, 7a, 11a, 17, 18, and 21 (MCL 252.302, 252.307, 252.307a, 252.311a, 252.317, 252.318, and 252.321), sections 2, 7, 17, and 18 as amended and section 11a as added by 2006 PA 448 and section 7a as added by 2006 PA 447.
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
House Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President, the Congress, and the Department of Homeland Security of the United States to change requirements, agreements, and memorandums of understanding relating to the creation of Enhanced Drivers Licenses.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 26, p. 443.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Gilbert (C), Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Resolution No. 17.
A resolution to affirm Michigan’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not enumerated and granted to the federal government.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 14, p. 232.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Whitmer and Clarke
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Resolution No. 73.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to make certain intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees available to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 63, p. 1281.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted:
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to declassify intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees and provide it to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
Whereas, President Barack Obama has issued an executive order mandating the closure of the detention center at Guantanamo Bay by January 22, 2010. Since the most horrific assault on our nation occurred on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent Global War on Terrorism began, the United States government has held international terrorists at the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities. At last count, 232 suspected terrorists are detained offshore on the 45-square-mile naval base where they await a determination to be made for their transfer, release, or prosecution; and
Whereas, Federal officials have toured a maximum-security prison facility in Standish, Michigan, which is slated to close by the end of the year, as a site under consideration to house trained terrorists who need to be relocated due to Guantanamo Bay’s closure. Bringing foreign terrorist detainees onto Michigan soil would undoubtedly pose a security threat to the correctional facility employees and their families, the state of Michigan, its residents and abundant resources, and our great nation; and
Whereas, Should Michigan be mandated against its will to house individuals who actively engage in international terrorism, it is paramount that we be privy to the same intelligence information that the chair and ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence receive. Such intelligence information pertaining to the detained terrorists must be declassified and disclosed so that our state can take the greatest security measures possible to protect our citizens from those who have disdain and hatred for our democratic country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to declassify intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees and provide it to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
Nays: None
The resolution and the substitute recommended by the committee were placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4.
A concurrent resolution to affirm Michigan’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not enumerated and granted to the federal government.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 14, p. 232.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Whitmer and Clarke
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to make certain intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees available to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 63, p. 1282.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the concurrent resolution then be adopted:
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to declassify intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees and provide it to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature.
Whereas, President Barack Obama has issued an executive order mandating the closure of the detention center at Guantanamo Bay by January 22, 2010. Since the most horrific assault on our nation occurred on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent Global War on Terrorism began, the United States government has held international terrorists at the Guantanamo Bay detention facilities. At last count, 232 suspected terrorists are detained offshore on the 45-square-mile naval base where they await a determination to be made for their transfer, release, or prosecution; and
Whereas, Federal officials have toured a maximum-security prison facility in Standish, Michigan, which is slated to close by the end of the year, as a site under consideration to house trained terrorists who need to be relocated due to Guantanamo Bay’s closure. Bringing foreign terrorist detainees onto Michigan soil would undoubtedly pose a security threat to the correctional facility employees and their families, the state of Michigan, its residents and abundant resources, and our great nation; and
Whereas, Should Michigan be mandated against its will to house individuals who actively engage in international terrorism, it is paramount that we be privy to the same intelligence information that the chair and ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence receive. Such intelligence information pertaining to the detained terrorists must be declassified and disclosed so that our state can take the greatest security measures possible to protect our citizens from those who have disdain and hatred for our democratic country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to declassify intelligence information regarding Guantanamo Bay detention camp detainees and provide it to the Governor and Michigan State Legislature; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution and the substitute recommended by the committee were placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cropsey, Sanborn, Patterson, Stamas, Whitmer, Clarke and Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C) and Olshove
Excused: Senators Pappageorge, Garcia and Basham
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
Capital Outlay - Thursday, September 10, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Commerce and Tourism - Wednesday, August 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2413)
Commerce and Tourism and House New Economy and Quality of Life - Friday, August 21, 1:00 p.m., Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, 202 East Grandview Parkway, Traverse City (373-2413)
Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency - Friday, August 21, 9:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Legislative Commission on Statutory Mandates - Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 a.m., Executive Conference Room, 5th Floor, Oakland County Executive Office Building, 2100 N. Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (373-0212)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Thursdays, September 10 and December 3, 2:00 p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building (373-0575)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:20 a.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Sanborn, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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