No. 22
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 17, 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—excused 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—present
Denby—present Kennedy—present Pavlov—present Warren—present
DeShazor—present Knollenberg—present Pearce—present Womack—present
Dillon—excused Kowall—present Polidori—present Young—present
Donigan—present Kurtz—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Kevin J. Green, from the 77th District, offered the following invocation:
“Almighty God, as we gather here today on behalf of the people of Michigan, let us celebrate the life of Your servant St. Patrick, whose faith in Your son Jesus Christ and personal determination changed the history of Ireland, Western Civilization, and the World.
St. Patrick lived in a perilous time, the beginning of Europe’s ‘Dark Ages’. He was charged with a difficult task: to bring Your Word to the far corner of the Ancient World to an unfamiliar people. In times when it was easy to be pessimistic and cynical, Patrick put his faith in Your Commandments and Christ’s teachings.
For 1,500 years, Patrick’s sacrifices and accomplishments have been the subject of story and song. We thank You for his example and contribution.
Your disciples in this Chamber, Father, hope to accomplish great things as well. We were called to serve in a difficult time in the history of Michigan, but we embody the hopes and aspirations of a people determined to restore this state to Greatness.
Father, extend Your blessings on our work today. Grant us the courage to do what is right rather that what is easy. Grant us the right judgment to base our decisions on our conscience and our convictions. Grant us the enlightened wisdom to create solutions that will lead this people toward a bright future worthy of Your Name.
We will remember the extraordinary life of St. Patrick in our work today, Father. We pray Your blessings upon Ireland and the current struggles they are facing in these trying times. We welcome Your continued blessings upon this House and all the people of Michigan.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Dillon and Gonzales be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
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 second time.
Rep. Ebli moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 58 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak
Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade
Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski
Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4103, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7mm.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Energy and Technology,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Mayes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4103, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7mm.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 59 Yeas—105
Agema Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Green Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Gregory Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Griffin Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Haase Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haines Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Hammel Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hansen McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Haugh Meadows Simpson
Byrum Haveman Meekhof Slavens
Calley Hildenbrand Melton Slezak
Caul Horn Meltzer Smith
Clemente Huckleberry Miller Spade
Constan Jackson Moore Stamas
Corriveau Johnson Moss Stanley
Coulouris Jones, Rick Nathan Switalski
Crawford Jones, Robert Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Kandrevas Neumann Tyler
Daley Kennedy Opsommer Valentine
Dean Knollenberg Pavlov Walsh
Denby Kowall Pearce Warren
DeShazor Kurtz Polidori Womack
Donigan Lahti Proos Young
Durhal
Nays—3
Amash Genetski McMillin
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Agema, Angerer, Ball, Barnett, Bauer, Booher, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Calley, Clemente, Constan, Crawford, Daley, Dean, DeShazor, Durhal, Ebli, Espinoza, Geiss, Griffin, Haase, Hansen, Haveman, Hildenbrand, Horn, Jackson, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Kurtz, Lahti, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lindberg, Lori, Marleau, McDowell, Meekhof, Melton, Moss, Nerat, Opsommer, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Wayne Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Bettie Scott, Scripps, Sheltrown, Simpson, Slavens, Smith, Spade, Switalski, Tyler, Valentine, Warren and Womack were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4402, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 140 to article 12.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Scripps moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4402, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 140 to article 12.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 60 Yeas—88
Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Roberts
Ball Ebli Leland Rocca
Barnett Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Bauer Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bennett Green Lipton Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Liss Scott, B.
Bolger Haase Lori Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Marleau Segal
Brown, T. Hammel Mayes Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McDowell Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Horn Meekhof Slezak
Caul Huckleberry Melton Smith
Clemente Jackson Meltzer Spade
Constan Johnson Miller Stanley
Corriveau Jones, Rick Moore Switalski
Coulouris Jones, Robert Moss Tlaib
Crawford Kandrevas Nathan Tyler
Cushingberry Kennedy Nerat Valentine
Dean Kowall Neumann Warren
DeShazor Kurtz Opsommer Womack
Donigan Lahti Polidori Young
Nays—20
Agema Elsenheimer Knollenberg Proos
Amash Genetski Lund Schmidt, W.
Booher Griffin McMillin Scott, P.
Daley Haveman Pavlov Stamas
Denby Hildenbrand Pearce Walsh
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Angerer, Bledsoe, Lisa Brown, Constan, Crawford, Geiss, Haugh, Huckleberry, Johnson, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Kennedy, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lori, McDowell, Meadows, Nathan, Nerat, Rocca, Roy Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Segal, Slavens, Stanley, Tlaib and Tyler were named co‑sponsors of the bill.
Rep. Agema, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No Vote Explanation
HB 4402 - Lindane
I am concerned with the costs and implications of House Bill 4402.
In severe cases of head lice infestations or scabies, Lindane is the only treatment that may work, but this legislation drastically increases the cost of treatment by forcing doctors to provide treatment that could previously be handled at home. Increasing costs will reduce access to health care for low-income families. Furthermore, the FDA deems the treatment safe as a ‘second line’ treatment.
For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Rep. McMillin, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I am concerned with the costs and implications of House Bill 4402.
In severe cases of head lice infestations or scabies, Lindane is the only treatment that may work, but this legislation drastically increases the cost of treatment by forcing doctors to provide treatment that could previously be handled at home. Increasing costs will reduce access to health care for low-income families. Furthermore, the FDA deems the treatment safe as a ‘second line’ treatment.
For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
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 second time.
Rep. Nathan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4234, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by repealing section 2629 (MCL 339.2629).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 61 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak
Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade
Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski
Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4397, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 622 and 1223 (MCL 380.622 and 380.1223), as amended by 2008 PA 307.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Mayes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4397, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 622 and 1223 (MCL 380.622 and 380.1223), as amended by 2008 PA 307.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 62 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak
Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade
Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski
Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4398, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled “An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments,” by amending section 1 (MCL 129.91), as amended by 2008 PA 308.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Mayes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4398, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled “An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments,” by amending section 1 (MCL 129.91), as amended by 2008 PA 308.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 63 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak
Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade
Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski
Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Urban Policy, by Rep. Leland, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4119, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 211.59), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
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. Leland, Barnett, Meadows, Segal, Stanley, Womack, Paul Scott, Hansen, Meltzer and Pavlov
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Leland, Chair, of the Committee on Urban Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Present: Reps. Leland, Barnett, Meadows, Segal, Stanley, Womack, Paul Scott, Hansen, Meltzer and Pavlov
Absent: Rep. Nathan
Excused: Rep. Nathan
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4119, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 211.59), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4119, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 211.59), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 64 Yeas—108
Agema Durhal Lahti Proos
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Roberts
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rocca
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, R.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schmidt, W.
Bennett Green Liss Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, B.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scott, P.
Booher Haase Marleau Scripps
Brown, L. Haines Mayes Segal
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Sheltrown
Byrnes Hansen McMillin Simpson
Byrum Haugh Meadows Slavens
Calley Haveman Meekhof Slezak
Caul Hildenbrand Melton Smith
Clemente Horn Meltzer Spade
Constan Huckleberry Miller Stamas
Corriveau Jackson Moore Stanley
Coulouris Johnson Moss Switalski
Crawford Jones, Rick Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Nerat Tyler
Daley Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Opsommer Walsh
Denby Knollenberg Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Kowall Pearce Womack
Donigan Kurtz Polidori Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4211, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 10a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Urban Policy,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Jackson moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Jackson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4211, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 10a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 65 Yeas—67
Angerer Durhal Lemmons Scott, P.
Ball Ebli Lindberg Scripps
Barnett Espinoza Lipton Segal
Bauer Geiss Liss Sheltrown
Bennett Gregory Mayes Simpson
Bledsoe Haase McDowell Slavens
Brown, L. Hammel Meadows Slezak
Brown, T. Haugh Melton Smith
Byrnes Huckleberry Miller Spade
Byrum Jackson Moore Stanley
Clemente Johnson Nathan Switalski
Constan Jones, Robert Nerat Tlaib
Corriveau Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Coulouris Kennedy Polidori Warren
Cushingberry Lahti Roberts Womack
Dean LeBlanc Rocca Young
Donigan Leland Scott, B.
Nays—41
Agema Genetski Kowall Pavlov
Amash Green Kurtz Pearce
Bolger Griffin Lori Proos
Booher Haines Lund Rogers
Calley Hansen Marleau Schmidt, R.
Caul Haveman McMillin Schmidt, W.
Crawford Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Daley Horn Meltzer Stamas
Denby Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
DeShazor Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Elsenheimer
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Dean moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Dean moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Byrum, Barnett, Terry Brown, Denby, Durhal, Geiss, Green, Haugh, Robert Jones, Lahti, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Mayes, McDowell, Moore, Polidori and Rocca offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 47.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to oppose preemptive federal insurance regulatory measures.
Whereas, Insurance regulation, oversight, and consumer protection have traditionally and historically been powers delegated to state governments under the McCarran-Ferguson Act of 1945; and
Whereas, State legislatures are more responsive to the needs of their constituents and the need for insurance products and regulation to meet their state’s unique market demands; and
Whereas, State legislatures, the National Conference of Insurance Legislators, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners continue to address uniformity issues between states with the adoption of model laws that address market conduct, product approval, agent licensing, and rate regulation; and
Whereas, Initiatives are being contemplated by certain members of the United States Congress that would destroy the state system of insurance regulation and create unwieldy and inaccessible federal bureaucracies—all without consumer demand; and
Whereas, Such initiatives would divide insurance regulation and could result in a quagmire of federal and state directives that would promote ambiguity and confusion; and
Whereas, Financial services entities that are currently regulated under the federal regulatory system have been failing and undergoing significant financial turmoil; and
Whereas, The state-based regulation of insurance has proven itself highly effective for consumer protection and industry solvency during the current economic situation and financial industry crisis; and
Whereas, Many state governments derive general revenue dollars from the regulation of the business of insurance, including over $223 million in Michigan of premium taxes generated in fiscal year 2007-2008, and federal insurance regulation initiatives would eventually draw premium tax revenue from the states; and
Whereas, Such proposals would compromise state guaranty fund coverage, and employers could end up absorbing losses otherwise covered by these safety nets for businesses affected by insolvencies; and
Whereas, Federal insurance regulation proposals introduced in Congress during the past few sessions bifurcate insurance regulation and allow companies to choose not to be governed by important state consumer protections; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we express our strong opposition to federal legislation, such as legislation to create an optional federal charter for insurance companies, that would threaten the power of state legislatures, governors, insurance commissioners, and attorneys general to oversee, regulate, and investigate the business of insurance and to protect consumers; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, members of the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Pearce, Ball, Barnett, Booher, Terry Brown, Daley, Durhal, Espinoza, Geiss, Green, Haines, Haugh, Robert Jones, Kurtz, Lahti, Leland, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Mayes, Opsommer, Pavlov, Proos, Wayne Schmidt and Tyler offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 48.
A resolution recognizing Courtney Fedeson of Belmont, Michigan for being named one of the top two youth volunteers in Michigan for 2009.
Whereas, Courtney Fedeson, a resident of Belmont and a seventh grade student at North Rockford Middle School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and
Whereas, Nearly 20,000 young people across the country were considered for state-level recognition this year; and
Whereas, This prestigious award presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
Whereas, The National Association of Secondary School Principals in their mission to promote excellence in school leaders recognize the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipients for their youth volunteer work and leadership; and
Whereas, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, the United State’s largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service, is also administered in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Ireland; and
Whereas, Prudential Financial’s well known ‘rock’ symbol represents strength, stability, expertise, and innovation, that also describe the characteristics of many of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipients; and
Whereas, Courtney earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to leading her Girl Scout troop in a landscaping project at the front entrance of North Rockford Middle school; and
Whereas, Courtney and her Girl Scout troop developed a plan, created a budget, presented their plan, and raised funds for the North Rockford Middle School landscaping project, and personally recruited student and adult helpers to aid in the completion of this service project; and
Whereas, As a state honoree, Courtney will receive a $1000 award, an engraved silver medallion, and a trip to Washington D.C. for national recognition; and
Whereas, The success of the state of Michigan, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Courtney who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body congratulate and honor Courtney Fedeson as a recipient of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Proos, Horn, Crawford, Daley, Schuitmaker, Tyler, Bolger, Mayes, Geiss, Ebli, Lund, Agema, Ball, Barnett, Booher, Terry Brown, Durhal, Genetski, Green, Haugh, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Kurtz, Lahti, Lori, Marleau, Miller, Opsommer, Pavlov, Pearce and Wayne Schmidt offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fulfill their obligation to establish a permanent repository for high-level nuclear waste.
Whereas, Over the past four decades, nuclear power has been a significant source for the nation’s production of electricity. According to the U.S. Nuclear Energy Institute, nuclear power provided 19.4 percent of the electricity produced in the United States in 2007 and 25.8 percent of the electricity generated in Michigan in 2006; and
Whereas, Since the earliest days of nuclear power, the great dilemma associated with this technology is how to deal with used nuclear fuel. This high-level radioactive waste demands exceptional care in all facets of its storage and disposal, including its transportation; and
Whereas, In 1982, Congress passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. This legislation requires the federal government, through the Department of Energy, to build a repository for the permanent storage of high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. This act, which was amended in 1987, includes a specific timetable to identify a suitable location and to establish the waste repository. The costs for this undertaking are paid from a fee that is assessed on all nuclear energy produced; and
Whereas, In accordance with the federal act, customers of Michigan electric utilities have paid $656 million through March 31, 2008, into the federal Nuclear Waste Fund for construction of the federal nuclear waste repository; and
Whereas, There are serious concerns that the federal government is not complying with the timetables set forth in federal law. Every delay places our country at greater risk for a catastrophe to occur. The large number of temporary storage sites at nuclear facilities across the country make us vulnerable to potential problems. The events since September 11, 2001, clearly illustrate the urgency of the need to establish a safe and permanent high-level nuclear waste repository as soon as possible. The Department of Energy, along with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, must work diligently to meet its obligation as provided by law. There is too much at stake; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to fulfill their obligation to establish a permanent repository for high-level nuclear waste; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
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, March 13:
House Bill Nos. 4566 4567 4568 4569 4570 4571 4572 4573 4574 4575 4576 4577 4578 4579
4580 4581 4582
House Joint Resolution P
Senate Bill Nos. 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378
379 380 381
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4521, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 211.8), as amended by 2006 PA 633.
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. Mayes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Huckleberry, Johnson, Lindberg, Lipton, Melton, Roberts, Scripps, Horn, Crawford, Marleau, Opsommer, Proos, Wayne Schmidt and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
The Committee on Energy and Technology, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 190, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 484.3310).
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. Mayes, Geiss, Lisa Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Huckleberry, Johnson, Lindberg, Lipton, Melton, Roberts, Scripps, Horn, Crawford, Marleau, Opsommer, Proos, Wayne Schmidt and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mayes, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 17, 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
The Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4507, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81131 (MCL 324.81131), as amended by 2008 PA 240.
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. Sheltrown, Slezak, Ebli, Huckleberry, Lindberg, Simpson, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheltrown, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Present: Reps. Sheltrown, Slezak, Ebli, Huckleberry, Lindberg, Simpson, Stanley, Stamas, Bolger, Hansen and Horn
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Corriveau, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Present: Reps. Corriveau, Segal, Byrum, Coulouris, Donigan, Johnson, Liss, Neumann, Roy Schmidt, Simpson, Slavens, Valentine, Womack, Marleau, Ball, Calley, Crawford, Denby, Green, Moore and Paul Scott
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, March 17, 2009
Present: Reps. Donigan, Barnett, Haugh, Robert Jones, Kennedy, Young, Lund, Denby, Meekhof and Wayne Schmidt
Absent: Rep. Bledsoe
Excused: Rep. Bledsoe
Notices
March 11, 2009
Mr. Rich Brown Ms. Carol Morey Viventi
Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate
P.O. Box 30014 P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909 Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Clerk Brown and Secretary Viventi:
Pursuant to Public Act 224 of 2004 (MCL 600.108), we are making the following appointments to the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee:
Mr. Christopher M. Luty, 1176 W. Shearer, Sanford, MI 48657 (an individual representing law enforcement in a jurisdiction that has had a drug or alcohol treatment court for at least two years).
Ms. Sophie Burr, 1600 Antietam Ave., #709, Detroit, MI 48207 (an individual who has successfully completed a juvenile drug treatment court program).
Regards,
Andy Dillon Michael D. Bishop
Speaker of the House Senate Majority Leader
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:
Notices of Filing
Administrative Rules
March 13, 2009
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Treasury and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2008-020 TY (Secretary of State Filing #09-03-01) on this date at 4:26 p.m. for the Department of Treasury, entitled “Lottery Rules”.
This rescission takes effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, 45a (6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
March 13, 2009
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Community Health and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2007-028 CH (Secretary of State Filing #09-03-02) on this date at 4:28 p.m. for the Department of Community Health, entitled “Michigan Care Improvement Registry”.
This rescission takes effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, 45a (6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Terri Lynn Land
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Roy Schmidt, Dean, Hildenbrand, Genetski, Bennett, Huckleberry, Slezak and Haugh introduced
House Bill No. 4583, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 5133 (MCL 333.5133), as amended by 1994 PA 420.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Bennett, Roy Schmidt, Hammel, Bauer, Miller and Valentine introduced
House Bill No. 4584, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1245.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Melton, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4585, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 445.1635).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4586, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 445.1636 and 445.1637).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Switalski, Simpson, Slavens, Barnett and Liss introduced
House Bill No. 4587, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 445.1633 and 445.1634).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Leland, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4588, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 14 and 15 (MCL 445.1644 and 445.1645).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Valentine, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4589, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 445.1640 and 445.1641).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Young, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4590, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 445.1638 and 445.1639).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Ebli, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4591, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending sections 12 and 13 (MCL 445.1642 and 445.1643).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4592, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.1631 and 445.1632).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Corriveau, Simpson, Slavens, Liss and Barnett introduced
House Bill No. 4593, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 660, entitled “Consumer mortgage protection act,” (MCL 445.1631 to 445.1645) by adding sections 7a and 7b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Reps. Warren, Smith, Donigan, Scripps, Robert Jones, Miller, Leland, Tlaib, Johnson, Jackson, Young, Durhal, Bettie Scott, Sheltrown, Cushingberry, Haugh, Roberts and Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4594, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 1 and 1b of chapter IX (MCL 769.1 and 769.1b), section 1 as amended by 1999 PA 87 and section 1b as amended by 1998 PA 520.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Scripps, Meadows, Warren, Robert Jones, Tlaib, Miller, Johnson, Jackson, Young, Durhal, Bettie Scott, Smith, Sheltrown, Cushingberry, Haugh and Roberts introduced
House Bill No. 4595, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2d and 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d and 712A.18), section 2d as amended by 1998 PA 478 and section 18 as amended by 2004 PA 475.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Robert Jones, Meadows, Warren, Scripps, Tlaib, Switalski, Miller, Johnson, Jackson, Young, Durhal, Bettie Scott, Smith, Sheltrown, Cushingberry, Haugh and Roberts introduced
House Bill No. 4596, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2006 PA 167.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Warren, Gregory, Lipton, Scripps, Espinoza, Smith, Robert Jones, Donigan, Byrnes, Miller, Liss, Switalski, Angerer, Byrum, Sheltrown, Spade, Coulouris, Mayes, Leland, Haugh, Terry Brown, Durhal, Tlaib, Roberts, Young, Meadows, Bauer, Dean, Kennedy, Jackson, McDowell, Valentine, Neumann, Lisa Brown, Gonzales, Johnson, Pearce, Melton, Barnett, Segal, Womack, Constan, Polidori, Roy Schmidt, Opsommer, Booher, Green, Lori, DeShazor and Kurtz introduced
House Bill No. 4597, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406s.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Pearce, Byrnes, Angerer, Warren, Donigan, Liss, Smith, Jackson, Sheltrown, Byrum, Spade, Mayes, McDowell, Coulouris, Leland, Scripps, Haugh, Terry Brown, Valentine, Bauer, Lipton, Tlaib, Roberts, Young, Barnett, Polidori, Dean, Neumann, Lisa Brown, Meadows, Gonzales, Durhal, Johnson, Miller, Melton, Segal, Womack, Constan, Roy Schmidt, Opsommer, Booher, Green, Lori, DeShazor and Kurtz introduced
House Bill No. 4598, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406t.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Johnson, Byrnes, Angerer, Warren, Donigan, Liss, Smith, Byrum, Scripps, Leland, Sheltrown, Coulouris, Spade, Mayes, Bledsoe, McDowell, Terry Brown, Haugh, Bauer, Durhal, Lipton, Tlaib, Roberts, Young, Polidori, Lori, Jackson, Dean, Valentine, Neumann, Meadows, Lisa Brown, Gonzales, Pearce, Miller, Switalski, Melton, Barnett, Segal, Womack, Constan, Roy Schmidt, Opsommer, Booher, Green, DeShazor and Kurtz introduced
House Bill No. 4599, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416f.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Byrnes, Angerer, Warren, Donigan, Liss, Smith, Sheltrown, Byrum, Leland, Scripps, Coulouris, McDowell, Mayes, Bledsoe, Terry Brown, Haugh, Bauer, Lipton, Tlaib, Roberts, Young, Barnett, Polidori, Lori, DeShazor, Kurtz, Jackson, Dean, Valentine, Neumann, Lisa Brown, Durhal, Gonzales, Meadows, Johnson, Pearce, Miller, Melton, Segal, Womack, Constan, Roy Schmidt, Opsommer, Booher and Green introduced
House Bill No. 4600, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. LeBlanc introduced
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to authorize local units of government to fingerprint certain individuals for the purpose of receiving criminal history record information from the department of state police and the federal bureau of investigation; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; and to provide for the collection of fees.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Jackson, Tlaib and Womack introduced
House Bill No. 4602, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 554, entitled “Regional convention facility authority act,” by amending sections 9 and 19 (MCL 141.1359 and 141.1369).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2006 PA 268.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Kowall, Rick Jones, Haines, Lori, Ball, Agema, Walsh, Opsommer, Haveman, Marleau, Moss, Rogers, DeShazor, Paul Scott, Wayne Schmidt, Caul, Crawford, Horn, Daley, Lund, Polidori, Bolger, Tyler, Schuitmaker, Hildenbrand and Roy Schmidt introduced
House Bill No. 4604, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 732a (MCL 257.732a), as amended by 2008 PA 463.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Kowall, Elsenheimer, Rick Jones, Haines, Genetski, Agema, Walsh, Green, Moore, Paul Scott, Rogers, Opsommer, Lund, Crawford, Daley, Stamas, Haveman, Pavlov, DeShazor, Kurtz, Lori, Booher, Pearce and Gregory introduced
House Bill No. 4605, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2008 PA 438.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Haveman introduced
House Bill No. 4606, entitled
A bill to make and supplement appropriations for the Michigan strategic fund and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4607, entitled
A bill to require disclosure of certain information in connection with refund anticipation loans; to prescribe certain duties and obligations of the parties to a refund anticipation loan; and to prescribe penalties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Announcements by the Clerk
March 3, 2009
Received from the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council the FY 2007-2008 Legislative Report in compliance with Section 404 of Public Act 251 of 2008.
Richard J. Brown
Clerk of the House
Rep. Paul Scott moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:10 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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