No. 7
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 10, 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—present Jones, Rick—present Nerat—present Tyler—present
Daley—present Jones, Robert—present Neumann—present Valentine—present
Dean—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Walsh—excused
Denby—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Warren—present
DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Womack—present
Dillon—present Kowall—present Polidori—excused Young—present
Donigan—present Kurtz—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Richard J. Ball, from the 85th District, offered the following invocation:
“Dear Heavenly Father,
We need Your great wisdom and power to guide our hands and our minds during this period of extreme economic distress for the citizens of Michigan.
May You guide our minds to create answers for these problems and our hands to craft the needed solutions.
Please instill in us the realization that the best answers arise from cooperative efforts. May You use each of us as one of 110 pieces of a jigsaw puzzle so that when the individual efforts are carefully fit together they make a clear picture of the solutions needed.
Dear Heavenly Father through Your infinite wisdom please guide us and our collective efforts as representatives of the citizens along a path that will lead Michigan back to prosperity.
In Your holy name we pray. Amen.”
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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Polidori be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Rogers moved that Rep. Walsh be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 21 out of numerical order.
Rep. Miller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 21.
A resolution to memorialize the members of the Michigan congressional delegation to vote for the stimulus package and to work to maximize job creation for Michigan.
Whereas, The recession that has gripped our country has heightened the challenges that have been facing the people and businesses of Michigan. The impact of the loss of manufacturing in our country and the global forces that have burdened Michigan have been made worse by the credit crisis and the erosion of the housing sector. Michigan’s double digit unemployment rate – the highest in the country – makes it clear that our state has a greater stake in economic stimulus efforts than any other state in the nation. The exceptional historic concentration of manufacturing in Michigan, as well as the rate of foreclosures that is damaging so many of our communities, brings a strong sense of urgency to this entire matter; and
Whereas, The ongoing debates in Washington over the specifics of the economic stimulus legislation being considered by Congress must remain focused on the items that will create jobs. It is incumbent upon our Michigan congressional delegation to take every step possible to focus on provisions that will put people to work to build a better future not only for the workers and their families, but for our state and nation. Ideas that may be of merit but are not targeted to creating jobs should not dilute the stimulus legislation as it works through the legislative process; and
Whereas, Working together for the common goal of job creation in Michigan, our congressional delegation has the potential to strengthen the legislation. An unshakable commitment to projects that put people to work to address vitally important needs can avoid the waste not only of money, but also of critically important time and energy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the members of the Michigan congressional delegation to vote for the stimulus package and to work to maximize job creation for Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Angerer demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 4 Yeas—67
Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Scott, B.
Barnett Ebli Leland Scripps
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Segal
Bennett Geiss Lindberg Sheltrown
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Simpson
Brown, L. Gregory Liss Slavens
Brown, T. Griffin Mayes Slezak
Byrnes Haase McDowell Smith
Byrum Hammel Meadows Spade
Clemente Haugh Melton Stanley
Constan Huckleberry Miller Switalski
Corriveau Jackson Nathan Tlaib
Coulouris Johnson Nerat Valentine
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Neumann Warren
Dean Kandrevas Roberts Womack
Dillon Kennedy Rocca Young
Donigan Lahti Schmidt, R.
Nays—41
Agema Elsenheimer Kowall Opsommer
Amash Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Ball Green Lori Pearce
Bolger Haines Lund Proos
Booher Hansen Marleau Rogers
Calley Haveman McMillin Schmidt, W.
Caul Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Crawford Horn Meltzer Scott, P.
Daley Jones, Rick Moore Stamas
Denby Knollenberg Moss Tyler
DeShazor
In The Chair: Byrnes
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Rep. Meekhof, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I can not vote in favor of this resolution. The portion that is actually stimulus may well be important for Michigan and our job providers.
Most of the spending will increase the size and scope of government and increase the debt service that will need to be paid by our children and grandchildren, therefore I will vote no.”
Rep. Haveman, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Those voting in favor of this Resolution are correct in stating that our federal government spent beyond our means for many of the past eight years. By now we should hae learned from our mistakes. A true stimulus spending bill should be limited to infrastructure projects.”
Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We have no idea what ‘the’ package is. On principle it makes no sense to over spend by the government. What got us into this problem is giving loans to people that couldn’t afford houses. They defaulted, so will the government if this passes in its present form.”
Rep. Moore, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We should be spending more time solving Michigans problems than passing meaningless resolutions. Especially a resolution that supports a federal bill so full of pork that my 3 sons and their children will be paying for this for years to come.”
Rep. Genetski, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against HR21 because I feel the U.S. House and Senate have rushed these spending packages through with very little thought or vision. I have deep concerns that nearly one trillion dollars will be spent with very little planning and not for the overall good of the people of Michigan but for those who are politically connected better than others. In the end the ‘jobs’ that many say are going to be created from this spending are temporary and short term. They will not lead to lasting economy recovery- only a revision of our tax code will. If the U.S. and Michigan want long term economic growth, we should cut corporate tax rates to at least 12.5% if we wish to create jobs.”
Rep. McMillin, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
The trillion dollar federal stimulus package has the potential to be the biggest waste of taxpayer money in the history of the world. While we do need an economic stimulus and we do need to create jobs and long term economic growth, there is no reason to believe the bill currently under consideration by Congress will do that. It is full of political paybacks and classic pork-barrel spending. There is no guarantee it will work and every guarantee our children’s children will be left with the bill.
The best way to stimulate the economy is to put (or leave) money in the pockets of taxpayers and job providers and not by increasing the size and scope of government. A bigger government means les freedom for our citizens.
For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Rep. Paul Scott, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
We are voting on ‘the stimulus package’ of which we do not yet know what it will consist of in final form. Currently it is not fully devoted to stimulating the economy. For example, right now it has millions of dollars set aside for STD prevention. I can not support putting any additional burden on our grand children for this reason. I can not in good faith support the current package and have voted no on the resolution.”
Rep. Hansen, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Although I agree we need to do something , the bill as written to this date has too much spending on items that don’t stimulate job creation.”
Rep. Marleau, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I can not ask the taxpayers in my community to spend their hard earned money to bail out Washington politicians. This is a welfare package not a stimulus package and it will simply reduce economic stimulus by adding massive debt and inflation. This Federal bill is equal to more than $6,000 for every U.S. Taxpayer. While we do need an economic stimulus and we do need to create JOBS and long term economic growth, there is no reason to believe the bill currently under consideration by Congress will do that. It is full of political paybacks and classic pork-barrel spending. There is no guarantee it will work and every guarantee our children’s children will be left with the bill.
Congress must make sure the stimulus package is used in ways that will create JOBS and long-term economic growth.
For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Rep. Opsommer, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Michigan needs to stand on its own and get to immediate work on its own ‘stimulus package’, a group of bills designed to lower property taxes, improve the small business climate, and encourage job creation. We are in the midst of an economic crisis, and yet we are almost into the middle of February and are still waiting for the federal government to rescue us instead of taking matters into our own hands. Rather than doing that, all the House allowed us to do today was to vote on a non-binding resolution and immediately adjourn. We need to be taking real action, especially on legislation such as HB4001, which would increase the Homestead Property Tax Credit and provide immediate tax relief and guidance to homeowners as they prepare to pay their taxes. To instead use our time to vote on a federal resolution message that Congress would not likely even receive until after they have voted would only contribute to our pattern of dependence and inaction.”
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, February 6:
House Bill Nos. 4167 4168 4169 4170 4171 4172 4173 4174 4175 4176 4177 4178 4179 4180
4181 4182 4183 4184 4185 4186 4187 4188 4189 4190 4191 4192 4193 4194
4195 4196 4197 4198 4199 4200 4201 4202 4203 4204 4205 4206 4207 4208
House Joint Resolution H
Senate Bill Nos. 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, February 10:
Senate Bill Nos. 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4083, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.2011), as amended by 1987 PA 278.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4084, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 125.2665), as amended by 2007 PA 201.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Knollenberg
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4085, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 241a (MCL 18.1241a), as added by 1988 PA 504.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown and Womack
Nays: Reps. Hansen, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4086, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA 504, and by adding section 264a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown and Womack
Nays: Reps. Hansen, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4087, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 241c.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4088, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending sections 15 and 16 (MCL 125.2695 and 125.2696), and by adding sections 8g and 8h.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof and Meltzer
Nays: Reps. Knollenberg and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending sections 8 and 10 (MCL 207.808 and 207.810), section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 257 and section 10 as amended by 2006 PA 283.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof and Meltzer
Nays: Reps. Knollenberg and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2008 PA 448.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof and Meltzer
Nays: Reps. Knollenberg and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4091, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 125.2788), as amended by 2006 PA 667.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Knollenberg
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4092, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 62, entitled “Industrial development revenue bond act of 1963,” (MCL 125.1251 to 125.1267) by adding section 5a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack and DeShazor
Nays: Reps. Knollenberg, Meltzer and Opsommer
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4093, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.554), as amended by 2004 PA 437.
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. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Nays: Rep. Knollenberg
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4094, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 13 (MCL 247.913) and by adding section 9a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown and Womack
Nays: Reps. Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, Hansen, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer and Opsommer
Absent: Rep. Walsh
Excused: Rep. Walsh
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, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Leland, Nathan, Barnett, Meadows, Segal, Stanley, Paul Scott and Pavlov
Absent: Reps. Womack, Hansen and Meltzer
Excused: Reps. Womack, Hansen and Meltzer
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, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Mayes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Huckleberry, Johnson, Lindberg, Lipton, Melton, Roberts, Scripps, Horn, Crawford, Marleau, Opsommer, Proos, Wayne Schmidt and Schuitmaker
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, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Coulouris, Donigan, Johnson, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Simpson, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Marleau, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby, Green and Paul Scott
Absent: Rep. Moore
Excused: Rep. Moore
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, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Ebli, Huckleberry, Lindberg, Simpson, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Coulouris, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Coulouris, Clemente, Johnson, Mayes, Nathan, Booher, Calley, Kowall and Marleau
Absent: Rep. Scripps
Excused: Rep. Scripps
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Donigan, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Present: Reps. Donigan, Barnett, Bledsoe, Haugh, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt
Absent: Rep. Young
Excused: Rep. Young
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of House Joint Resolution A.
Rep. Opsommer
February 9, 2009
Mr. Richard J. Brown Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
In accordance with MCLA 38.1026 of the Legislative Retirement System statute, I hereby appoint the following persons to the Legislative Retirement System Board of Trustees for the following terms:
House Members: 2 year term, 2009-2010, Representative Cushingberry and
Representative Wheeler-Smith
Deferred Vested Member: 4 year term, 2009-2012, Triette Reeves
Defined Contribution Plan Participant: 4 year term, 2009-2012, Virgil Smith
Regards,
Andy Dillon
Speaker of the House of Representatives
District 17
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following reassignment:
House Bill No. 4181 referred to the Committee on Health Policy on February 5, 2009.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received February 6, 2009 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2009 – 1
Department OF ENERGY, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
GREAT LAKES WIND COUNCIL
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, Section 52 of Article IV of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that “[t]he conservation and development of the natural resources of the state are hereby declared to be matters of paramount public concern in the interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the people”;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes are Michigan’s most precious natural resource and the government of this state has a solemn, perpetual, fiduciary responsibility to protect and preserve the waters of the Great Lakes in public trust for the citizens of Michigan;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes provide tremendous economic value to the citizens of Michigan in the tourism, recreation, fishing, and shipping industries;
WHEREAS, the availability, consistency, and velocity of wind in the Great Lakes makes their waters uniquely attractive to wind energy developers seeking to build offshore wind energy systems;
WHEREAS, Michigan State University’s Land Policy Institute recently issued a study determining that Michigan could produce a significant amount of electric generating capacity from offshore wind energy systems in the Great Lakes;
WHEREAS, wind developers are currently exploring offshore wind energy projects in many states, including in the Great Lakes waters of New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Wisconsin;
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan holds title to approximately 40% of the bottomlands of the Great Lakes;
WHEREAS, it is likely that in the near future wind energy developers will approach the State of Michigan with proposals to build offshore wind energy systems in the Great Lakes;
WHEREAS, Michigan does not currently have established criteria to govern the siting of offshore wind energy systems;
WHEREAS, Michigan must proactively prepare for the possibility of wind energy systems in the Great Lakes by ensuring that wind energy systems are not constructed in locations that would unduly impact Michigan’s tourism, recreation, shipping, or fishing industries, its wildlife populations, its property values, or its citizens’ quality of life;
WHEREAS, if developed properly, offshore wind energy systems in a very small portion of Michigan’s vast share of the Great Lakes could provide a significant portion of Michigan’s and the Midwest’s electricity needs, improve Michigan’s economy, and create jobs in this state;
WHEREAS, electricity generation from coal-fired power plants is a significant source of mercury, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases that are harmful to the Great Lakes, while wind energy systems produce zero emissions of mercury, sulfur dioxide, and greenhouse gases;
WHEREAS, wind power is currently cost-competitive with other new sources of electricity generation, making wind power the fastest growing renewable energy resource in the United States and creating tens of thousands of jobs in this industry;
WHEREAS, because of the significant costs of transporting enormous utility-scale wind turbines, wind turbine manufacturers typically invest in manufacturing facilities in regions that have significant local markets for their products;
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy recently cited a study showing that Michigan is one of the top four states to expand jobs in wind turbine manufacturing, with a job creation potential of over 30,000 jobs;
WHEREAS, Michigan already is home to dozens of companies in the wind energy industry, and hundreds more Michigan companies are exploring expansions in this industry;
WHEREAS, a Great Lakes Wind Council would provide the citizens of Michigan with a public forum to begin to answer important questions about where in the Great Lakes wind energy systems might be prudently sited and where wind energy systems should never be sited;
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. “Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth” or “Department” 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.
B. “Council” means the Great Lakes Wind Council created under Section II of this Order.
II. CREATION OF THE GREAT LAKES WIND COUNCIL
A. The Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council is created as an advisory body within the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth.
B. The Council shall consist of the following voting members:
1. The Director of the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth, or his or her designee.
2. The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, or his or her designee.
3. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources, or his or her designee.
4. The Director of the Department of Transportation, or his or her designee.
5. The Director of the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, or his or her designee.
6. The President of the Michigan Strategic Fund, or his or her designee.
7. The Chairperson of the Michigan Public Service Commission, or his or her designee.
8. The Director of the Office of the Great Lakes, or his or her designee.
9. The following members appointed by the Governor:
a. One resident of this state representing a statewide environmental organization.
b. One resident of this state representing the tourism industry.
c. One resident of this state representing the commercial shipping industry.
d. One resident of this state representing the charter fishing industry.
e. Two residents of this state representing electric utilities.
f. One resident of this state representing independent electric transmission companies.
g. One resident of this state representing the wind energy development industry.
h. One resident of this state representing Native American tribal governments.
i. One resident of this state representing local government officials.
j. Three other residents of this state.
C. Members of the Council shall serve until September 1, 2009.
D. A vacancy on the Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
E. The Director of the Department, or his or her designee, shall serve as the Chairperson of the Council. The Council shall elect a member of the Council to serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Council.
III. CHARGE TO THE COUNCIL
A. The Council shall act in an advisory capacity and shall do all of the following:
1. Identify criteria that can be used to review applications for offshore wind development.
2. Identify criteria for identifying and mapping areas that should be categorically excluded from offshore wind development as well as those areas that are most favorable to such development, and provide these criteria in a report to the Governor by September 1, 2009.
3. The Council’s report shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. A recommended process for engaging the people of Michigan in a public dialogue about offshore wind to ensure that statewide interests are considered whenever significant permitting decisions are made.
b. A summary of lessons learned from American and international offshore experience related to public policy, regulatory, and siting concerns for offshore wind development.
c. Options for how the public could be compensated for bottomland leasing and wind rights for wind energy systems.
d. Recommendations for legislation and for changes in administrative rules and policies related to the siting and development of offshore wind energy systems.
e. A recommendation as to whether Michigan should support the preparation of a programmatic environmental impact statement by the federal government for permitting offshore wind development in the Great Lakes basin.
f. An estimate of the costs and description of the benefits of continuing the work of the Council, if the Council deems it advisable.
4. Other functions related to the Council’s responsibilities as requested by the Governor.
5. The Council shall complete its work by September 1, 2009.
IV. OPERATIONS OF THE COUNCIL
A. The Council shall be staffed and assisted by personnel from the Department, subject to available funding. Any budgeting, procurement, or related management functions of the Council shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Director of the Department.
B. The Council shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this Order governing its organization and operations.
C. A majority of the members of the Council serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the Council’s business. The Council shall act by a majority vote of its serving members.
D. The Council shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Council.
E. The Council may establish advisory workgroups composed of representatives of entities participating in Council activities or others deemed necessary by the Council to assist the Council in performing its duties and responsibilities. Such members may include representatives from industry and the academic community, as well as individuals representing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Council may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
F. The Council may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Council may also consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.
G. Members of the Council shall serve without compensation. Members of the Council may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Management and Budget, subject to available funding.
H. The Council may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Council and the performance of its duties as the Director of the Department deems advisable and necessary, in accordance with this Order, the relevant statutes, and the rules and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Management and Budget.
I. The Council may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person.
J. Members of the Council shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state, or of any political subdivision of this state, shall give to the Council or to any member or representative of the Council, any necessary assistance required by the Council or any member or representative of the Council, in the performance of the duties of the Council so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access shall also be given to any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody, relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Council.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. This Order is effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Michigan this 6th 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 communication from the Department of Human Services was received and read:
February 5, 2009
Section 678 of 2007 Public Act 131 (Enrolled Senate Bill No. 232) requires the Department of Human Services to report on the activities of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Our report is attached.
If you have any questions, please contact John Sorbet, chief administrative officer, at 517-373-7787.
Sincerely,
Ismael Ahmed
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Announcements by the Clerk
February 4, 2009
Received from the Legislative Retirement System (LRS) information in regard to companies that the LRS may be required to divest from its pension fund due to their activities in Sudan and Iran, in accordance with Public Acts 232 and 233 of 2008, the Michigan Sudan and Iran divestiture laws.
Richard J. Brown
Clerk of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Kurtz, Pavlov, Lori, Rick Jones, Rogers, Walsh, Pearce, Proos, DeShazor, Agema, Paul Scott, Ball, Barnett, Bennett, Bolger, Booher, Terry Brown, Byrnes, Daley, Dean, Durhal, Geiss, Green, Gregory, Haase, Haines, Hansen, Haugh, Huckleberry, Robert Jones, LeBlanc, Liss, Marleau, McDowell, Neumann, Opsommer, Roy Schmidt, Wayne Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Segal, Sheltrown, Slavens, Switalski, Tlaib, Tyler, Valentine and Leland offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 19.
A resolution recognizing March 2009 as Emergency Services Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Emergency Services offices in the state of Michigan provide citizens with efficient and comprehensive responses to emergency situations, designed to save lives, prevent property damage, and protect our environmental resources; and
Whereas, Emergency Services in Michigan consists of police, fire, ambulance, and other types of personnel; and
Whereas, Effective emergency service management requires agencies from many different services to work closely together and to have open lines of communication; and
Whereas, Every Michigan community benefits from the services that our states Emergency Services personnel provide; and
Whereas, Countless hours of planning and training are needed for Emergency Services personnel to be prepared for any situation that may arise; and
Whereas, Focused and specific training is required to prepare Emergency Services professionals to provide citizens with a timely and adequate response; and
Whereas, Countless lives are saved every year by the heroic efforts of Emergency Services professionals; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the month of March 2009 as Emergency Services Month in the state of Michigan and commend all Emergency Services personnel across the state for their efforts to improve the lives of Michigan citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Slavens, Ball, Barnett, Bolger, Booher, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Byrnes, Constan, Coulouris, Daley, Dean, DeShazor, Donigan, Durhal, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Haase, Hansen, Haugh, Huckleberry, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Liss, Lori, Marleau, McDowell, Neumann, Opsommer, Pavlov, Proos, Rogers, Roy Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Segal, Sheltrown, Spade, Switalski, Tlaib, Tyler, Valentine, Warren, Geiss and Leland offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 20.
A resolution recognizing January 2009 as School Board Recognition Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, It is the mission of the school districts in the state of Michigan to provide all students with the best possible education; and
Whereas, School boards set the direction for the public schools by envisioning the future of education; and
Whereas, School boards set policies and procedures to govern all aspects of school district operation; and
Whereas, School boards keep attention focused on progress toward their school districts’ goals and maintain a two-way communications loop with all segments of their communities; and
Whereas, Serving on a school board requires an unselfish devotion of time and service to carry on the mission and business of the school district; and
Whereas, School board members must respond on behalf of the community to the educational needs of students; and
Whereas, School board members voluntarily accept the above-mentioned responsibilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize and celebrate January 2009 as School Board Recognition Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage all citizens to publicly and privately thank the school board members from all school districts for their dedicated service to our children.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 99, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 5, 5a, 9a, 11a, 13, 15, 17, 17b, 19, 27, and 28 (MCL 552.502, 552.502a, 552.505, 552.505a, 552.509a, 552.511a, 552.513, 552.515, 552.517, 552.517b, 552.519, 552.527, and 552.528), sections 2 and 2a as amended by 2004 PA 210, sections 5, 13, and 15 as amended and section 5a as added by 2002 PA 571, section 9a as added by 1999 PA 150, section 11a as added by 2002 PA 569, sections 17, 17b, and 19 as amended by 2004 PA 207, and section 28 as added by 1996 PA 365.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 100, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 3a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 7, 8, 9, 11a, 19, 24, 25a, 26b, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 39, 44, 45, 46, and 48 (MCL 552.602, 552.603, 552.603a, 552.605b, 552.605c, 552.605d, 552.605e, 552.607, 552.608, 552.609, 552.611a, 552.619, 552.624, 552.625a, 552.626b, 552.628, 552.629, 552.630, 552.631, 552.633, 552.635, 552.639, 552.644, 552.645, 552.646, and 552.648), sections 2 and 3a as amended by 2004 PA 208, sections 3, 19, and 24 as amended by 2002 PA 572, section 5b as added and section 26b as amended by 2001 PA 106, section 5c as added and section 28 as amended by 2002 PA 565, section 5d as added by 2002 PA 570, section 5e as added by 2004 PA 211, sections 7, 33, and 35 as amended by 2004 PA 206, section 8 as amended by 1995 PA 236, sections 9, 11a, and 48 as amended by 1999 PA 160, section 25a as amended by 2004 PA 484, sections 29 and 30 as amended by 1998 PA 334, section 31 as amended by 2004 PA 569, and sections 44 and 45 as amended by 2002 PA 568.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 101, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending section 7b (MCL 722.27b), as amended by 2006 PA 353.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 102, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 321c (MCL 257.321c), as added by 1996 PA 240.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 103, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2137, 2529, and 2538 (MCL 600.2137, 600.2529, and 600.2538), section 2137 as amended by 2001 PA 76, section 2529 as amended by 2004 PA 205, and section 2538 as amended by 2003 PA 178.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 104, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending sections 3 and 3a (MCL 400.233 and 400.233a), section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 564 and section 3a as amended by 1998 PA 112; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 105, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled “Of divorce,” by amending sections 23 and 24 (MCL 552.23 and 552.24), section 23 as amended and section 24 as added by 1999 PA 159.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 106, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled “The paternity act,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 19a (MCL 722.712, 722.717, and 722.729a), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 253, section 7 as amended by 2004 PA 209, and section 19a as added by 1999 PA 157; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Senate Bill No. 107, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 138, entitled “The family support act,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 8a (MCL 552.451, 552.452, and 552.458a), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 8 and sections 2 and 8a as amended by 2002 PA 574; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families and Children’s Services.
Notices
February 10, 2009
Mr. Richard J. Brown, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I hereby make the following changes to the House Standing Committees, and Appropriation Subcommittees for the 2009-2010 Legislative Session:
Families and Children’s Services
Remove Rep. Pearce
Appoint Reps. Kurtz (Min. VC), Rep. Pavlov
Government Operations
Appoint Rep. Warren
Insurance
Appoint Rep. Womack
Labor
Appoint Rep. Liss
Appropriations Subcommittees:
Community Health
Appoint Rep. Crawford
School Aid
Appoint Rep. Melton
Transportation
Appoint Reps. Donigan, Opsommer
Regards,
Andy Dillon, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Lisa Brown introduced
House Bill No. 4209, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 2131 and 2132 (MCL 324.2131 and 324.2132), section 2131 as amended by 2006 PA 308 and section 2132 as amended by 1998 PA 117.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Rep. Opsommer introduced
House Bill No. 4210, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 55, entitled “Confidential research and investment information act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 390.1554).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Jackson and Leland introduced
House Bill No. 4211, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 10a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.
Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Daley, Lund, Calley, Haveman, Terry Brown, Spade, Proos, Tyler, Booher, Genetski, LeBlanc, Opsommer, Walsh, Meekhof, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Kurtz, Denby, Moss, Rick Jones, Amash, Agema and Mayes introduced
House Bill No. 4212, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 90h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Meltzer, Slezak, Daley, Lund, Calley, Haveman, Terry Brown, Spade, Proos, Tyler, Booher, Genetski, LeBlanc, Walsh, Opsommer, Meekhof, Elsenheimer, Kowall, Kurtz, Denby, Moss, Rick Jones, Amash, Agema, Mayes and Sheltrown introduced
House Bill No. 4213, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2005 PA 336.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Gregory, Miller, Switalski, Haugh, Geiss, Hammel and Stanley introduced
House Bill No. 4214, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1263 (MCL 380.1263), as amended by 2006 PA 276.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Miller, Gonzales, Roberts, Switalski, Gregory, Haugh, Constan, Barnett, Lipton and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 4215, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 229.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Miller, Gonzales, Roberts, Switalski, Gregory, Haugh, Constan, Barnett, Lipton and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 4216, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 166.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Miller, Gonzales, Roberts, Switalski, Gregory, Haugh, Constan, Barnett and Donigan introduced
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.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Spade, Gonzales, Meltzer, McDowell, Polidori, Neumann, Lahti and Simpson introduced
House Bill No. 4218, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 51 (MCL 211.51), as amended by 2005 PA 114.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Miller, Roberts, Switalski, Gregory, Haugh, Melton and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 4219, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 1994 PA 112.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Agema, Elsenheimer, Marleau, Hildenbrand, DeShazor, McDowell, Lahti, Gonzales, Espinoza, Warren, Hansen, LeBlanc, Haveman, Crawford, Kurtz, Horn, Proos, Daley, McMillin, Booher, Moss, Denby, Genetski, Wayne Schmidt, Opsommer, Walsh and Young introduced
House Bill No. 4220, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending section 80f (MCL 259.80f), as added by 2001 PA 225.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Ebli, Meadows, Roberts, Liss, Durhal, Valentine, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Byrnes and Angerer introduced
House Bill No. 4221, 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 2 (MCL 28.422), as amended by 2008 PA 406.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Ebli, Meadows, Roberts, Liss, Valentine, Durhal, Lisa Brown, Donigan and Angerer introduced
House Bill No. 4222, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2001 PA 201.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Ebli, Geiss, Valentine, Donigan and Angerer introduced
House Bill No. 4223, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending sections 109 and 182 (MCL 560.109 and 560.182), section 109 as amended by 1997 PA 87.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.
Reps. Ebli, Lindberg, Nerat, Sheltrown, Neumann, Mayes, Wayne Schmidt, McDowell, Booher, Hansen, Durhal and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 4224, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 719 (MCL 257.719), as amended by 2004 PA 420.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Ebli, Miller, Segal, Byrum, Roberts, Switalski, Geiss, Bennett, Valentine, Durhal, Donigan and Angerer introduced
House Bill No. 4225, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2008 PA 296.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. McMillin and Wayne Schmidt introduced
House Bill No. 4226, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 203 (MCL 208.1203), as amended by 2008 PA 168.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. McMillin, Knollenberg and Lund introduced
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2007 PA 94.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. McMillin and Lund introduced
House Bill No. 4228, entitled
A bill to prohibit governmental entities from commercially competing against the private sector; and to provide for remedies and penalties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Durhal, Bettie Scott, Johnson, Jackson, Womack, Young, Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Hansen, LeBlanc, Constan, Cushingberry, Spade, Tlaib, Genetski, Haines, Green, McMillin and Donigan introduced
House Bill No. 4229, entitled
A bill to provide for the distribution of state flags to eligible legislators’ survivors; and to provide state police escorts for eligible legislators’ funeral processions.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Scripps, Clemente, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Calley, Proos, Byrnes and Schuitmaker introduced
House Bill No. 4230, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2007 PA 154.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life.
Reps. Scripps, Melton, Smith, Warren and Byrnes introduced
House Bill No. 4231, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 278.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Horn, Walsh, Crawford, Knollenberg, Caul, Booher, Ball, Paul Scott, Rogers, Meekhof, Hildenbrand, Bledsoe, Rick Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Denby, Moss, Calley and Stamas introduced
House Bill No. 4232, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Reps. Horn, Lund, McMillin, Walsh, Knollenberg, Caul, Crawford, Rogers, Meekhof, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Marleau, Kowall, Moss, Calley and Stamas introduced
House Bill No. 4233, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 7cc, 24c, 27, 27a, and 30 (MCL 211.7cc, 211.24c, 211.27, 211.27a, and 211.30), section 7cc as amended by 2008 PA 198, section 24c as amended by 2003 PA 247, section 27 as amended by 2003 PA 274, section 27a as amended by 2006 PA 446, and section 30 as amended by 2003 PA 194.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Nathan introduced
House Bill No. 4234, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by repealing section 2629 (MCL 339.2629).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Nathan, Tlaib and Liss introduced
House Bill No. 4235, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2004 PA 596, and by adding section 1164.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Nathan, Durhal, Tlaib, Liss and Haase introduced
House Bill No. 4236, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1505.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Angerer introduced
House Bill No. 4237, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2008 PA 430.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Rep. Constan introduced
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 22b (MCL 421.22b), as added by 2005 PA 18.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Rep. Constan introduced
House Bill No. 4239, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 421.11), as amended by 2005 PA 182.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Caul, Knollenberg, Booher, Horn, Hansen, Moore, Stamas and Haveman introduced
House Bill No. 4240, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 273.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Caul, Knollenberg, Booher, Horn, Hansen, Moore, Stamas and Haveman introduced
House Bill No. 4241, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 278.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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Rep. Valentine moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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