No. 32
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 22, 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—excused
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—present Kowall—present Polidori—present Young—present
Donigan—present Kurtz—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Terry L. Brown, from the 84th District, offered the following invocation:
“Dearest Heavenly Father, we are so thankful that You have joined us here as we gather together this day to do the work of the state. We are mindful of those many needs that are around us. We are mindful of the abilities that You have entrusted in us. Help us to work together, to build Michigan, to build our families, to build a future that people can look forward to. Help us to go forth in all of our duties and deliberations, in a way that would be pleasing to You and pleasing to our constituents. We ask these things in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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Rep. Roberts moved that Rep. Simpson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4436, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McDowell moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-5) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McDowell moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 13, line 7, by striking out “5,157,400” and inserting “5,182,400”.
2. Amend page 13, line 16, by striking out “$6,268,200” and inserting “$6,293,200” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 71, following line 2, by inserting:
“Sec. 1115. (1) The department shall collaborate with the department of education and the department of human services on the statewide before- or after-school program for elementary school-aged children established under section 32n of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1632n.
(2) The department shall collaborate with the department of education, the department of human services, the department of energy, labor and economic growth, and the department of history, arts and libraries to extend the duration of the Michigan after-school partnership and oversee its efforts to implement the policy recommendations and strategic next steps identified in the Michigan after-school initiative’s report of December 15, 2003.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for special projects, $25,000.00 shall be allocated for the programs described in subsections (1) and (2).”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 70, line 27, by striking out “Detroit Medical Center for an autism center” and inserting “autism center of Michigan”.
2. Amend page 71, line 1, after “the” by striking out “recipient hospital system” and inserting “autism center of Michigan”.
3. Amend page 71, line 2, after “funding” by striking out “for the autism center”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. McDowell moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4436, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 164 Yeas—65
Angerer Durhal LeBlanc Rocca
Barnett Ebli Leland Schmidt, R.
Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Scott, B.
Bennett Geiss Lindberg Segal
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Sheltrown
Brown, L. Gregory Liss Slavens
Brown, T. Haase Mayes Slezak
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith
Byrum Haugh Meadows Spade
Clemente Huckleberry Melton Stanley
Constan Jackson Miller Switalski
Corriveau Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Coulouris Jones, Robert Nerat Valentine
Cushingberry Kandrevas Neumann Warren
Dean Kennedy Polidori Womack
Dillon Lahti Roberts Young
Donigan
Nays—44
Agema Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov
Amash Genetski Kurtz Pearce
Ball Green Lori Proos
Bolger Griffin Lund Rogers
Booher Haines Marleau Schmidt, W.
Calley Hansen McMillin Schuitmaker
Caul Haveman Meekhof Scott, P.
Crawford Hildenbrand Meltzer Scripps
Daley Horn Moore Stamas
Denby Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
DeShazor Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Roberts moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Meekhof, Agema, Hildenbrand and Haines, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I support many programs in this budget, I cannot support it because it is based on numbers we already know are faulty.
We are facing a $1.6 billion budget shortfall next year and a nearly $800 million shortfall this year, and the problem is growing larger all the time because the state is taking in $5 million-a-day less than expected.
This budget not only fails to address our structural budget shortfall, it actually adds to it by spending nearly $300 million more than the governor’s recommendation for new and expanded programs.
There are many lawmakers who want to take the easy way out by using federal stimulus funds to fill our budget hole, but this is a bad idea because a year or two from now when the money is gone, all we will have to show for it is another budget deficit and more national debt. Stimulus funds must be used to create jobs.
We need to make real reforms now and reduce spending now. If we don’t get our budget mess under control, we can’t do the things we need to do to attract jobs to our state and fix our economy.
For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Rep. Genetski, 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 respectfully can not vote for a budget that is $300 million dollars more in spending than the governor asked for in a year during which the state has almost an $800 deficit.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4277, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503, 11514, and 11539 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11514, and 324.11539), section 11503 as amended by 2007 PA 212 and section 11514 as amended by 2008 PA 394.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meekhof moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 5, line 21, after “not” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
2. Amend page 5, line 22, after “landfill,” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
3. Amend page 7, line 4, after “NOT” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
4. Amend page 7, line 6, after “INCINERATOR,” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
5. Amend page 7, line 9, after “NOT” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
6. Amend page 7, line 11, after “INCINERATOR,” by inserting “KNOWINGLY”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Byrnes moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4277, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503, 11514, and 11539 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11514, and 324.11539), section 11503 as amended by 2007 PA 212 and section 11514 as amended by 2008 PA 394.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 165 Yeas—66
Angerer Donigan LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Durhal Leland Scott, B.
Bauer Ebli Lemmons Scripps
Bennett Espinoza Lindberg Segal
Bledsoe Geiss Lipton Sheltrown
Brown, L. Gonzales Liss Slavens
Brown, T. Gregory 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 Polidori Womack
DeShazor Kennedy Roberts Young
Dillon Lahti
Nays—43
Agema Genetski Kurtz Pearce
Amash Green Lori Proos
Ball Griffin Lund Rocca
Bolger Haines Marleau Rogers
Booher Hansen McMillin Schmidt, W.
Calley Haveman Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Scott, P.
Crawford Horn Moore Stamas
Daley Jones, Rick Moss Tyler
Denby Knollenberg Opsommer Walsh
Elsenheimer Kowall Pavlov
In The Chair: Byrnes
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Roberts moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503, 11514, 11527a, and 11539 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11514, 324.11527a, and 324.11539), section 11503 as amended by 2007 PA 212, section 11514 as amended by 2008 PA 394, and section 11527a as added by 2004 PA 42.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4278, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 17201 (MCL 324.17201), as amended by 2006 PA 494, and by adding section 17208.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meekhof moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “17201.” by inserting “(1)”.
2. Amend page 3, following line 25, by inserting:
“(2) THE LEGISLATURE FINDS THAT MERCURY CAN BE A HARMFUL SUBSTANCE WHEN ABUSED AND DISPOSED OF IMPROPERLY. HOWEVER, IT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT MERCURY IS ALSO A BENEFICIAL COMPONENT IN CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS ITEMS, LIKE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS. BECAUSE OF THIS FINDING, FUTURE MERCURY USE AND REGULATION MUST BE BALANCED IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS FOR ITS BENEFICIAL USES, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROTECTING THIS STATE’S NATURAL RESOURCES.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Valentine moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4278, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 17201 (MCL 324.17201), as amended by 2006 PA 494, and by adding section 17208.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 166 Yeas—79
Angerer Durhal Kennedy Schmidt, W.
Ball Ebli Lahti Schuitmaker
Barnett Espinoza LeBlanc Scott, B.
Bauer Geiss Leland Scott, P.
Bennett Gonzales Lemmons Scripps
Bledsoe Gregory Lindberg Segal
Bolger Griffin Lipton Sheltrown
Brown, L. Haase Liss Slavens
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Slezak
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Smith
Byrum Hansen Meadows Spade
Clemente Haugh Melton Stanley
Constan Hildenbrand Miller Switalski
Corriveau Horn Nathan Tlaib
Coulouris Huckleberry Nerat Tyler
Cushingberry Jackson Neumann Valentine
Dean Johnson Polidori Warren
DeShazor Jones, Rick Roberts Womack
Dillon Jones, Robert Rocca Young
Donigan Kandrevas Schmidt, R.
Nays—30
Agema Elsenheimer Lund Opsommer
Amash Genetski Marleau Pavlov
Booher Green McMillin Pearce
Calley Haveman Meekhof Proos
Caul Knollenberg Meltzer Rogers
Crawford Kowall Moore Stamas
Daley Kurtz Moss Walsh
Denby Lori
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Roberts moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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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:
Protecting our environment must be a top priority, but current law has already widely eliminated mercury use and the hazards it presents.
The evidence offered in committee that this legislation will do anything more to protect our environment is inconclusive; I have severe doubts that these burdensome regulations will have any affect on the little remaining mercury that is out there.
More to the point, I am disappointed that the Democrat majority is grandstanding on non-issues for the publicity they provide rather than focusing on the most pressing issues facing our state.
Michigan has had the highest unemployment rate in the nation for 18 out of the past 19 months. Families are looking to the Capitol for real solutions - we need to focus on fixing our economy and getting our state back on track.
For these reasons I cannot support this bill at this time.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4279, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 17209.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Ebli moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4279, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 17209.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 167 Yeas—85
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Schmidt, R.
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Schmidt, W.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schuitmaker
Bauer Gonzales Lipton Scott, B.
Bennett Gregory Liss Scott, P.
Bledsoe Griffin Marleau Scripps
Bolger Haase Mayes Segal
Brown, L. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Hammel Meadows Slavens
Byrnes Hansen Melton Slezak
Byrum Haugh Meltzer Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Miller Spade
Constan Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Moss Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nerat Tyler
Dean Jones, Robert Neumann Valentine
DeShazor Kandrevas Polidori Walsh
Dillon Kennedy Proos Warren
Donigan Lahti Roberts Womack
Durhal LeBlanc Rocca Young
Ebli
Nays—24
Agema Daley Knollenberg Meekhof
Amash Denby Kowall Opsommer
Booher Genetski Kurtz Pavlov
Calley Green Lori Pearce
Caul Haveman Lund Rogers
Crawford Horn McMillin Stamas
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Roberts moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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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:
This bill was tie barred to another bill that was not necessary. While this bill is not bad, the other was.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4280, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 17211.
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. Roberts 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. 4280, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 17211.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 168 Yeas—80
Angerer Durhal Lahti Rocca
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, R.
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker
Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scott, B.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Scott, P.
Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Scripps
Bolger Griffin Liss Segal
Brown, L. Haase Mayes Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines McDowell Slavens
Byrnes Hammel Meadows Slezak
Byrum Hansen Melton Smith
Clemente Haugh Miller Spade
Constan Hildenbrand Moss Stanley
Corriveau Huckleberry Nathan Switalski
Coulouris Jackson Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Neumann Tyler
Dean Jones, Rick Opsommer Valentine
DeShazor Jones, Robert Polidori Warren
Dillon Kandrevas Proos Womack
Donigan Kennedy Roberts Young
Nays—29
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Moore
Amash Genetski Lori Pavlov
Booher Green Lund Pearce
Calley Haveman Marleau Rogers
Caul Horn McMillin Schmidt, W.
Crawford Knollenberg Meekhof Stamas
Daley Kowall Meltzer Walsh
Denby
In The Chair: Byrnes
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4281, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 17201 (MCL 324.17201), as amended by 2006 PA 494, and by adding sections 17210, 17215, and 17217.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Warren moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Roberts 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. 4281, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 17201 (MCL 324.17201), as amended by 2006 PA 494, and by adding sections 17210, 17215, and 17217.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 169 Yeas—80
Angerer Durhal Lahti Schmidt, R.
Ball Ebli LeBlanc Schmidt, W.
Barnett Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker
Bauer Geiss Lemmons Scott, B.
Bennett Gonzales Lindberg Scott, P.
Bledsoe Gregory Lipton Scripps
Bolger Griffin Liss Segal
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Sheltrown
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Slavens
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Slezak
Byrum Hansen Meadows Smith
Clemente Haugh Melton Spade
Constan Hildenbrand Miller Stanley
Corriveau Huckleberry Nathan Switalski
Coulouris Jackson Nerat Tlaib
Cushingberry Johnson Neumann Tyler
Dean Jones, Rick Polidori Valentine
DeShazor Jones, Robert Proos Warren
Dillon Kandrevas Roberts Womack
Donigan Kennedy Rocca Young
Nays—29
Agema Elsenheimer Kurtz Moss
Amash Genetski Lori Opsommer
Booher Green Lund Pavlov
Calley Haveman McMillin Pearce
Caul Horn Meekhof Rogers
Crawford Knollenberg Meltzer Stamas
Daley Kowall Moore Walsh
Denby
In The Chair: Byrnes
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Roberts moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17210, 17215, and 17217.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Roberts moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Slavens, Switalski, Roberts, Tlaib, Lisa Brown, Huckleberry, Barnett, Constan, Liss, Haugh, Haase, Cushingberry, Geiss, Kennedy, Womack, Slezak, Kandrevas, Scripps, Robert Jones, Griffin, Byrum, Coulouris, Corriveau, Donigan, Terry Brown, Dean, Durhal, Gonzales, Gregory, Lemmons, Lipton, Meadows, Miller, Opsommer, Rogers, Spade, Valentine, Warren and Espinoza offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 73.
A resolution recognizing April 16, 2009, as World Voice Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, It is estimated that nearly seven million Americans suffer from some form of voice disorder; and
Whereas, Voice disorders can impact the everyday lives of those affected by inhibiting their ability to effectively express themselves; and
Whereas, There are many ways in which people can conserve their voice and prevent the development of voice disorders, including keeping hydrated, minimizing activities causing vocal strain such as yelling, warming up before heavy vocal use, using appropriate breath support, using amplification, and paying attention to voice cues; and
Whereas, It is important to draw state, national, and international awareness to the existence of voice disorders and the availability of services provided by otolaryngologist- head and neck surgeons - the only medical doctor specifically trained to treat the ear, nose, throat, head and neck - as well as other specialized providers for the amelioration of these disorders; and
Whereas, Every year on April 16, otolaryngologists, who are head and neck surgeons, and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day, an international celebration of the human voice established to help raise public and professional awareness about voice disorders; and
Whereas, World Voice Day, sponsored in the U.S. by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, encourages men and women, young and old, to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 16, 2009, as World Voice Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage all citizens to practice techniques that may help prevent the onset of a voice disorder or to visit an otolaryngologist if they are suffering from a voice disorder.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Warren, Smith, Meadows, Scripps, Roberts, Geiss, Segal, Ebli, Lipton, Lisa Brown, Bauer, Terry Brown, Constan, Dean, Durhal, Gonzales, Gregory, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Miller, Opsommer, Rogers, Slavens, Valentine, Espinoza and Marleau offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 74.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to rewrite the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Whereas, Global chemical production is expected to increase four-fold by the year 2050. The chemical industry in the United States currently produces or imports 42 billion pounds of chemical substances per day for use in industrial processes and commercial products. As an industrial center, chemical manufacturers and industrial users of chemicals are important contributors to Michigan’s economy; and
Whereas, Many of these useful substances can be hazardous to human health or the environment in certain instances. A study conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control regularly documents the presence of countless hazardous chemicals in the blood, tissues, and other body fluids of children and adults living in every corner of the United States. Workplace exposures to hazardous chemicals are known to cause chronic disease and shorten life expectancy. Minority, immigrant, and low-income populations are often at greater risk from hazardous chemical exposures because of where they work and live; and
Whereas, Congress enacted the Toxic Substances Control Act in 1976 to regulate chemicals with the intention of preventing new hazards and mitigating existing hazards. Critical analyses conducted by the National Academy of Sciences, U.S. General Accounting Office, U.S. Government Accountability Office, and other entities have found that the federal law has fallen short of its objectives to assess chemical hazards and control those of greatest concern. Critics conclude the federal law needs to be updated to make more effective use of market and regulatory forces that drive investment, research, and education in green chemistry. The update is also needed to keep pace with actions by individual states and members of the European Union that are driving global interest in green chemistry; and
Whereas, The United States has an opportunity to address longstanding weaknesses in federal law and modernize the regulatory approach to position the nation and Michigan to capitalize on green chemistry initiatives. Requirements to generate and disclose information used in hazard assessments should be strengthened. Hazard assessments should identify chemicals that may be safer substitutes for other chemicals and identify chemicals with the greatest potential or actual risks to public health, particularly vulnerable populations, and the environment. Mechanisms to motivate investment in industrial and commercial application of green chemistry, including technology development and transfer, education, and technical assistance, should also be included in a rewrite of the federal law; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to rewrite the Toxic Substances Control Act; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
Reps. Neumann, Terry Brown, Espinoza, Polidori, Bauer, Lisa Brown, Calley, Constan, Dean, Durhal, Geiss, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Lipton, Mayes, Meadows, Miller, Opsommer, Pearce, Proos, Rogers, Scripps, Segal, Slavens, Spade, Stanley, Switalski, Valentine, Warren, Booher and Marleau offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 75.
A resolution commemorating May 2009 as Children’s Mental Health Month in Michigan.
Whereas, Healthy Michigan families and children are two of our state’s most valuable resources; and
Whereas, Mental health is a key component in a child’s healthy development; and
Whereas, Emotional and mental disorders in children are real and treatable; and
Whereas, There are effective treatments, services, and supports that can help children and youth with mental health problems and those at risk to thrive and live successfully; and
Whereas, Children and youth with mental health challenges are best assisted by communities pulling together to form a system of care using the principles of family-driven, youth-guided, and culturally-appropriate supports; and
Whereas, Stigma associated with mental illness should no longer exist; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2009 as Children’s Mental Health Month in Michigan. We express our support for the proactive leadership of the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan health care providers, quality improvement partners, and consumer advocates in the delivery of effective mental health services in Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Association for Children’s Mental Health as a token of our highest esteem.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Polidori, Meadows, Spade, Hammel, Constan, Lipton, Paul Scott, Gonzales, Ball, Rick Jones, Ebli, Geiss, Slavens, LeBlanc, Bennett, Clemente, Terry Brown, Neumann, Booher, Hansen, Proos, Rocca, McDowell, Scripps, Bauer, Byrum, Womack, Cushingberry, Dean, Genetski, Valentine, Espinoza, Moore, Haveman, Lahti, Nerat, Sheltrown, Lindberg, Melton, Haugh, Angerer, Dillon, Leland, Lemmons, Roy Schmidt, Smith, Warren, Griffin, Corriveau, Kandrevas, Tlaib, Segal, Gregory, Liss, Durhal, Young, Robert Jones, Nathan, Roberts, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Kennedy, Bettie Scott, Calley, Green, Horn, Kurtz, Lori, Mayes, Meltzer, Miller, Opsommer, Pearce, Rogers, Stanley, Switalski, Tyler, Knollenberg and Marleau offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 76.
A resolution recognizing May 2009 as Relay For Life Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, More than 51,000 Michigan residents are likely to be diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and more than 20,000 Michigan residents are expected to die from cancer this year. One in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes; and
Whereas, The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service; and
Whereas, Relay For Life, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will celebrate and honor Michigan residents and their families who have been touched by cancer; and
Whereas, Relay For Life began in 1985 when Dr. Gordon Klatt, a Tacoma, Washington surgeon and American Cancer Society volunteer, ran and walked on a local track for 24 hours; and
Whereas, This signature event of the American Cancer Society has raised more than $2.5 billion since 1985; and
Whereas, Held throughout the state of Michigan, Relay For Life is a community affair that presents an opportunity for residents to join with family and friends to fight cancer; and
Whereas, This year, scores of Relay For Life events will take place throughout the state of Michigan, with thousands of Michiganders running and walking in teams for 24 consecutive hours, which will raise both money and public awareness; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize and celebrate May 2009 as Relay For Life Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further,
Resolved, That we thank the participants and organizers of Relay For Life and encourage them to continue their efforts to combat cancer.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Meltzer, Denby, Moss, Lund, Lori, DeShazor, Calley, Leland, Genetski, Agema, Terry Brown, Constan, Crawford, Dean, Durhal, Gonzales, Green, Haines, Horn, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Lemmons, Mayes, McMillin, Meadows, Miller, Opsommer, Pearce, Proos, Rocca, Rogers, Scripps, Slavens, Booher, Espinoza, Knollenberg, LeBlanc and Marleau offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 77.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to incorporate into federal road funding distribution formulas appropriate consideration of the impact that climate has on highways.
Whereas, The climate in Michigan, and in other upper Midwest and Northeast states, is extremely hard on state highways and local roads. Potholes and other road damage are sustained by the freeze/thaw cycle that comes with late winter and early spring each year. The resulting poor condition of many roads can be enough to cause damage to automobile alignment, tires, and suspension. Repairing and maintaining roads in a safe and passable condition strain state and county budgets in Michigan. Road damage is often more prevalent after a harsh winter when the road budget has been exhausted on road clearing and deicing; and
Whereas, The federal motor fuel tax collects for the Federal Highway Trust Fund about 18 cents of the price of every gallon of gas sold in Michigan. A complicated formula administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and congressional earmarks allocates this money to the states as federal aid for highways. Michigan has received only between 87 and 92 percent of the share of the tax revenue that it has generated for the fund in recent years, while some states receive more than their proportionate share. Michigan has been a “donor” state, in effect subsidizing transportation projects in other states to the detriment of our own pot-holed highways and crumbling bridges; and
Whereas, While federal funding cannot be used for routine or reactive maintenance, the annual destruction of Michigan roads from repeatedly freezing and thawing makes capital improvement projects on federal-aid eligible highways necessary more often. Each state has different road conditions which weather affects. Climate should be a factor in the allocation of federal road funding; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize Congress to incorporate into federal road funding distribution formulas appropriate consideration of the impact that climate has on highways; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Leland, Cushingberry, Donigan, Haase, Meadows, Barnett, Liss, Slavens, Coulouris, Scripps, Tlaib, Robert Jones, Lisa Brown, Segal, Clemente, Lipton, Knollenberg, Walsh, Elsenheimer, Hildenbrand, Young, Schuitmaker, Kowall, Meltzer, Bauer, Agema, Terry Brown, Calley, Constan, Crawford, Dean, Durhal, Geiss, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Haugh, Horn, Rick Jones, Kandrevas, Kurtz, Lemmons, Lori, Mayes, McMillin, Miller, Neumann, Opsommer, Pearce, Proos, Rogers, Spade, Stanley, Switalski, Valentine, Warren, Espinoza, LeBlanc and Marleau offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 78.
A resolution declaring April 19-26, 2009, as Holocaust Remembrance Week and April 21, 2009, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The horror of the Holocaust should never be forgotten; and
Whereas, The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during the years 1933 through 1945. Six million Jews were murdered and millions more, including Gypsies, the handicapped, Poles, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents, suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and
Whereas, The history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments; and serves as an important reminder of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred, and indifference reign; and
Whereas, When the goodness of mankind was in question, there were individuals who selflessly risked their lives in order to save others from the evils of Nazi Germany; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 19-26, 2009, as Holocaust Remembrance Week and April 21, 2009, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That in honor of the victims of the Holocaust, the survivors, and their liberators, the citizens of Michigan should reflect upon the terrible events of the Holocaust and strive to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Mayes offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 79.
A resolution to recognize the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in Michigan and the value of partnership efforts that increase awareness about pollinators and build support for protecting and sustaining pollinators by designating June 21-27, 2009, as Michigan Pollinator Week in Michigan.
Whereas, Bees, butterflies, and other pollinator species have a critically important role in agriculture in Michigan and help to produce a healthy and affordable food supply and sustain ecosystem health; and
Whereas, Pollinators help to produce an estimated one out of every three bites of food consumed in the United States and to reproduce at least 80 percent of flowering plants; and
Whereas, Commodities produced in partnership with animal pollinators generate significant income for agricultural producers, with domestic honeybees alone pollinating an estimated $14.6 billion worth of crops in the United States each year produced on more than 2 million acres; and
Whereas, It is in the strong economic interest of agricultural producers and consumers in Michigan as well as the United States to help ensure a healthy, sustainable pollinator population; and
Whereas, Possible declines in the health and population of pollinators pose what could be a significant threat to global food webs, the integrity of biodiversity, and human health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate the week of June 21-27, 2009, as Michigan Pollinator Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further,
Resolved, That we recognize the partnership role that pollinators play in agriculture and healthy ecosystems and applaud the cooperative and collaborative conservation efforts that increase awareness about the important role of pollinators and build support for protecting and sustaining pollinators.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, April 21, for her approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4397 at 3:28 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, April 22:
House Bill Nos. 4800 4801 4802 4803 4804 4805 4806 4807 4808 4809 4810 4811 4812 4813
4814 4815 4816 4817 4818 4819 4820
House Joint Resolution R
Senate Bill Nos. 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, April 22:
Senate Bill Nos. 409 411 412
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Ebli, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4191, 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.
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. Ebli, Melton, Barnett, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Lipton, Mayes, Slezak, Warren, Calley, Kowall, Lund, Meekhof, Stamas and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Ebli, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4629, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 208.1201), as amended by 2008 PA 168.
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. Ebli, Melton, Barnett, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Lipton, Mayes, Slezak, Warren, Calley, Kowall, Lund, Meekhof, Stamas and Walsh
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Ebli, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Ebli, Melton, Barnett, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Lipton, Mayes, Slezak, Warren, Calley, Kowall, Lund, Meekhof, Stamas and Walsh
Absent: Reps. Coulouris and Meltzer
Excused: Reps. Coulouris and Meltzer
The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4523, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 430 (MCL 208.1430), as added by 2008 PA 270.
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. Clemente, Stanley, Byrnes, Geiss, Griffin, Leland, Segal, Knollenberg, Bolger, Denby and Tyler
Nays: None
The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4674, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 431a (MCL 208.1431a), as added by 2008 PA 92.
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. Clemente, Stanley, Byrnes, Geiss, Griffin, Leland, Segal, Knollenberg, Bolger, Denby and Tyler
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Clemente, Chair, of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Clemente, Stanley, Byrnes, Geiss, Griffin, Leland, Segal, Knollenberg, Bolger, Denby and Tyler
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4683, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled “Professional service corporation act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 450.228), as amended by 1998 PA 48.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4684, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 157, entitled “Michigan export development act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 447.160), as amended by 2002 PA 302.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4685, entitled
A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled “An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 445.111), as amended by 2002 PA 612.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4686, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 159g and 411j (MCL 750.159g and 750.411j), section 159g as amended by 2002 PA 124 and section 411j as amended by 2002 PA 136.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4687, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 4701 (MCL 600.4701), as amended by 2007 PA 156.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4688, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending sections 1a and 29 (MCL 445.1651a and 445.1679), section 1a as amended by 2008 PA 66 and section 29 as amended by 2008 PA 529.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4689, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled “Michigan education trust act,” by amending section 19 (MCL 390.1439).
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4690, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 307, entitled “Savings and loan act of 1980,” by amending section 515 (MCL 491.515), as added by 1987 PA 106.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4691, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 1137 (MCL 450.3137), as added by 1984 PA 209.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4692, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled “Credit services protection act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 445.1822).
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4693, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 20 (MCL 445.920).
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4694, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21528 and 50510 (MCL 324.21528 and 324.50510), section 21528 as amended by 1996 PA 181 and section 50510 as amended by 2002 PA 387.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4695, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2008 PA 425.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4696, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 125.2023), as amended by 2002 PA 556.
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, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Robert Jones, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Robert Jones, Roy Schmidt, Byrum, Clemente, Haase, Haugh, Huckleberry, Lemmons, Nathan, Nerat, Sheltrown, Womack, DeShazor, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Opsommer and Walsh
Absent: Rep. Hansen
Excused: Rep. Hansen
The Committee on Labor, by Rep. Lindberg, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4245, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 57 (MCL 169.257), as amended by 2001 PA 250.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lindberg, Kandrevas, Liss, Bettie Scott, Slezak, Young, Amash, Daley and McMillin
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
The Committee on Labor, by Rep. Lindberg, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4284, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 55 (MCL 169.255), as amended by 1995 PA 264.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lindberg, Kandrevas, Liss, Bettie Scott, Slezak, Young, Amash, Daley, Haveman and McMillin
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lindberg, Chair, of the Committee on Labor, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Lindberg, Kandrevas, Liss, Bettie Scott, Slezak, Young, Amash, Daley, Haveman and McMillin
Absent: Rep. Kennedy
Excused: Rep. Kennedy
The Committee on Ethics and Elections, by Rep. Angerer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4097, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
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. Angerer, Haase, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Scripps and Slavens
Nays: Reps. Kurtz and Pearce
The Committee on Ethics and Elections, by Rep. Angerer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4367, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 758, 759, and 759b (MCL 168.758, 168.759, and 168.759b), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
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. Angerer, Haase, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Scripps and Slavens
Nays: Reps. Kurtz and Pearce
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Angerer, Chair, of the Committee on Ethics and Elections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Angerer, Haase, Lisa Brown, Donigan, Scripps, Slavens, Kurtz and Pearce
Absent: Rep. Meltzer
Excused: Rep. Meltzer
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Johnson, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4565, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1029.
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. Johnson, Haugh, Byrnes, Melton, Bettie Scott, Stanley, Crawford, Rick Jones and Stamas
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Johnson, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4715, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 41 (MCL 432.41), as amended by 2008 PA 274.
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. Johnson, Haugh, Byrnes, Griffin, Melton, Bettie Scott, Stanley, Rocca, Crawford, Rick Jones and Stamas
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Johnson, Haugh, Byrnes, Griffin, Melton, Bettie Scott, Stanley, Rocca, Crawford, Rick Jones and Stamas
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Meadows, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4131, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 24 and 51 (MCL 710.24 and 710.51), section 24 as amended by 2004 PA 487 and section 51 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Meadows, Lipton, Lisa Brown, Constan, Coulouris, Kandrevas, Bettie Scott and Warren
Nays: Reps. Schuitmaker, Amash, Haveman, Rick Jones, Kowall and Rocca
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Meadows, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4535, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 19b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.19b), as amended by 2008 PA 199.
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. Meadows, Lipton, Lisa Brown, Constan, Kandrevas, Bettie Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, Amash, Haveman, Rick Jones, Kowall and Rocca
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Meadows, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4820, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 18 (MCL 722.638), as amended by 1998 PA 428.
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. Meadows, Lipton, Lisa Brown, Constan, Kandrevas, Bettie Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, Amash, Haveman, Rick Jones, Kowall and Rocca
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Meadows, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Meadows, Lipton, Lisa Brown, Constan, Coulouris, Kandrevas, Bettie Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, Amash, Haveman, Rick Jones, Kowall and Rocca
Absent: Rep. Corriveau
Excused: Rep. Corriveau
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Present: Reps. Warren, Nerat, Bledsoe, Ebli, Kennedy, Roberts, Scripps, Meekhof, Daley, Haveman, Rick Jones, Pavlov and Wayne Schmidt
Absent: Reps. Leland and Meadows
Excused: Reps. Leland and Meadows
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 409, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43542 (MCL 324.43542), as added by 1995 PA 57.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
Senate Bill No. 411, entitled
A bill to establish duties and obligations of nonprofit, charitable institutions in the management and use of funds held for charitable purposes; 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 Banking and Financial Services.
Senate Bill No. 412, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending sections 124, 261, 501, and 541 (MCL 450.2124, 450.2261, 450.2501, and 450.2541), section 124 as amended by 2002 PA 33 and section 541 as amended by 1987 PA 170.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Scripps and Tlaib introduced
House Bill No. 4821, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 867 and 881 (MCL 168.867 and 168.881), section 867 as amended by 1980 PA 200 and section 881 as amended by 1995 PA 261.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Reps. Knollenberg, Meadows, Leland and Hildenbrand introduced
House Bill No. 4822, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 12 and 52 (MCL 169.212 and 169.252), as amended by 2001 PA 250.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Reps. Proos, Horn, Opsommer, Lori, Calley, Tyler, Bolger, Pearce, Schuitmaker and Griffin introduced
House Bill No. 4823, 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.
Reps. Meltzer, Lund, Lori, Calley and Genetski introduced
House Bill No. 4824, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7pp.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Meltzer, Denby, Moss, Lund, Lori, DeShazor, Calley and Genetski introduced
House Bill No. 4825, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ff.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Tlaib, Kandrevas, Switalski, Scripps, Leland, Liss, Spade, Haase, Slavens, Barnett, Meadows, Robert Jones, Geiss, Gregory, Bettie Scott, Donigan, Lipton, Bennett, Durhal, Young, Dean, Valentine, Cushingberry, Constan and Womack introduced
House Bill No. 4826, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” (MCL 400.701 to 400.737) by adding section 27a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement.
Rep. Stamas introduced
House Joint Resolution S, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 5 and 6 of article VIII, to require public universities to consider certain veterans of the armed forces residents of this state for determining their tuition rates.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Rep. Pearce moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 23, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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