No. 77
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
10:00 a.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Scripps.
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—excused Gonzales—e/d/s 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—excused 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. Joel A. Sheltrown, from the 103rd District, offered the following invocation:
“Lord, we come before You today to pray for the trials of this great state.
Give us the wisdom to deal fairly for those affected by the budget crisis we are experiencing. Let our decisions be completely within Your will.
We ask that we are reminded once again, that even given all of our problems, we are still the greatest nation in the world, a nation You have greatly blessed.
And, as we complain about pot holes in the roads we travel, let us remember that our finest young men and women are dealing with roadside bombs on the roads that they travel.
As we complain about how much money we earn or the benefits we deserve, let us remember that these same young Americans, who put their lives on the line for us, make far less.
Lord, we ask today that we put aside our pride and our differences, and work together to lead this state back to prosperity once again.
We thank You for the gift of eternal life…and its tremendous cost to You.
We ask these things in the name of the One who came to save us all.
Amen.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Rep. Angerer moved that Reps. Bennett and Nerat be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Select Committees
The Speaker laid before the House the conference report relative to
House Bill No. 4435, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
(The conference report was reported by the conference committee on September 22, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today.)
(For conference report, see House Journal No. 76, p. 1578.)
The question being on the adoption of the conference report,
The conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 451 Yeas—107
Agema Durhal Lahti Roberts
Amash Ebli LeBlanc Rocca
Angerer Elsenheimer Leland Rogers
Ball Espinoza Lemmons Schmidt, R.
Barnett Geiss Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Bauer Genetski Lipton Schuitmaker
Bledsoe Green Liss Scott, B.
Bolger Gregory Lori Scott, P.
Booher Griffin Lund Scripps
Brown, L. Haase Marleau Segal
Brown, T. Haines Mayes Sheltrown
Byrnes Hammel McDowell Simpson
Byrum Hansen McMillin Slavens
Calley Haugh Meadows Slezak
Caul Haveman Meekhof Smith
Clemente Hildenbrand Melton Spade
Constan Horn Meltzer Stamas
Corriveau Huckleberry Miller Stanley
Coulouris Jackson Moore Switalski
Crawford Johnson Moss Tlaib
Cushingberry Jones, Rick Nathan Tyler
Daley Jones, Robert Neumann Valentine
Dean Kandrevas Opsommer Walsh
Denby Kennedy Pavlov Warren
DeShazor Knollenberg Pearce Womack
Dillon Kowall Polidori Young
Donigan Kurtz Proos
Nays—0
In The Chair: Byrnes
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Rep. Angerer moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Gonzales entered the House Chambers.
Quorum Call
Rep. Constan questioned the presence of a quorum and moved that the roll be called and printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
The roll was called and the Clerk announced that a quorum was present.
The following is the roll call:
Roll Call No. 452 Yeas—103
Agema Ebli LeBlanc Rocca
Amash Elsenheimer Leland Rogers
Angerer Geiss Lemmons Schmidt, R.
Ball Genetski Lindberg Schmidt, W.
Barnett Gonzales Lipton Schuitmaker
Bauer Green Liss Scott, B.
Bledsoe Gregory Lori Scott, P.
Bolger Griffin Lund Scripps
Booher Haase Marleau Segal
Brown, L. Haines McDowell Sheltrown
Brown, T. Hammel McMillin Simpson
Byrnes Hansen Meadows Slavens
Byrum Haugh Meekhof Slezak
Calley Haveman Melton Smith
Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Spade
Clemente Horn Miller Stamas
Constan Huckleberry Moore Stanley
Corriveau Jackson Moss Switalski
Coulouris Johnson Nathan Tlaib
Crawford Jones, Rick Neumann Tyler
Cushingberry Jones, Robert Opsommer Valentine
Daley Kandrevas Pavlov Walsh
Dean Kennedy Pearce Warren
Denby Knollenberg Polidori Womack
DeShazor Kowall Proos Young
Donigan Kurtz Roberts
In The Chair: Byrnes
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4182, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as amended by 2008 PA 256.
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 adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Haveman moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, after “SUBSECTION,” by striking out “$42,000,000.00” and inserting “$39,000,000.00”.
2. Amend page 3, following line 10, by inserting:
“(6) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 31, 2009 ONLY, $3,000,000.00 SHALL BE APPROPRIATED TO LAKESHORE ADVANTAGE FOR THE SAME PURPOSES AS THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 APPROPRIATION.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Agema moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 4, after “FUND” by striking out the period and inserting “AND USED ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(A) 39.1% OF THE $42,000,000.00 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE TRUNK LINE FUND DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11 OF 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.661.
(B) 39.1% OF THE $42,000,000.00 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
(C) 21.8% OF THE $42,000,000.00 SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO CITIES AND VILLAGES FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Proos moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, after “SUBSECTION,” by striking out “$42,000,000.00” and inserting “$32,000,000.00”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Durhal moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Durhal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4182, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as amended by 2008 PA 256.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 453 Yeas—62
Angerer Durhal Leland Schuitmaker
Barnett Ebli Lemmons Scott, B.
Bauer Espinoza Lindberg Scripps
Bledsoe Gonzales Lipton Segal
Booher Green Liss Sheltrown
Brown, L. Gregory Mayes Simpson
Brown, T. Hammel McDowell Slezak
Byrnes Haugh McMillin Smith
Byrum Haveman Meadows Spade
Clemente Jackson Melton Stanley
Constan Johnson Miller Switalski
Coulouris Jones, Robert Nathan Tlaib
Cushingberry Kandrevas Neumann Valentine
Dean Kennedy Polidori Warren
Dillon Lahti Schmidt, R. Womack
Donigan LeBlanc
Nays—46
Agema Geiss Kurtz Proos
Amash Genetski Lori Roberts
Ball Griffin Lund Rocca
Bolger Haase Marleau Rogers
Calley Haines Meekhof Schmidt, W.
Caul Hansen Meltzer Scott, P.
Corriveau Hildenbrand Moore Slavens
Crawford Horn Moss Stamas
Daley Huckleberry Opsommer Tyler
Denby Jones, Rick Pavlov Walsh
DeShazor Knollenberg Pearce Young
Elsenheimer Kowall
In The Chair: Byrnes
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Angerer moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 12.257 and 12.258), section 7 as amended by 2009 PA 62 and section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 102.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Angerer moved to suspend that portion of Rule 41 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Angerer moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Barnett, Agema, Amash, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Bledsoe, Bolger, Booher, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Calley, Caul, Clemente, Constan, Corriveau, Coulouris, Crawford, Cushingberry, Daley, Dean, Denby, DeShazor, Dillon, Donigan, Durhal, Ebli, Elsenheimer, Espinoza, Geiss, Genetski, Gonzales, Green, Gregory, Griffin, Haase, Haines, Hammel, Hansen, Haugh, Haveman, Hildenbrand, Horn, Huckleberry, Jackson, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Kandrevas, Kennedy, Knollenberg, Kowall, Kurtz, Lahti, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Lindberg, Lipton, Liss, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, McMillin, Meadows, Meekhof, Melton, Meltzer, Miller, Moore, Moss, Nathan, Neumann, Opsommer, Pavlov, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Roberts, Rocca, Rogers, Roy Schmidt, Wayne Schmidt, Schuitmaker, Bettie Scott, Paul Scott, Scripps, Segal, Sheltrown, Simpson, Slavens, Slezak, Smith, Spade, Stamas, Stanley, Switalski, Tlaib, Tyler, Valentine, Walsh, Warren, Womack and Young offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 29.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a Taxpayer Equity Act (TEA), prohibiting states with levels of unemployment that exceed the national average from being donor states.
Whereas, Michigan has been buffeted by the tumultuous forces of global economic change, volatile energy costs, and turmoil in the financial markets. This confluence of forces has been particularity hard on the manufacturing sector which has long been the bulwark of Michigan’s economy. As a result, Michigan has led the nation in unemployment, all the while being a donor state when it comes to federal investment and reimbursement funding. Clearly the Great Lakes State has been paying more than its fair share at a time when it can afford it the least; and
Whereas, As of July 2009, Michigan’s unemployment rate of 15% continues to lead the nation. In fact, the state’s unemployment rate has led the nation for 26 of the last 27 months, and has exceeded the national average by more than 50% for most of this decade. Despite years of effort to diversify our state economy and streamline industrial and manufacturing operations, Michigan has been stuck in an economic whirlpool. Efforts to revitalize our economy, such as the recent economic recovery package and a host of other state-level development programs will take time to see fruition, but in the meantime Michigan is one of the nation’s largest donor states when it comes to federal revenue returns; and
Whereas, Indeed, Michigan, and many of the Midwestern states, have long been donor states when it comes to federal highway funding, military spending, and a number of other federal programs that could go a long way toward jumpstarting the state economy. In the classic example of highway funding, since the mid-1950’s when the interstate highway system was created, Michigan has been a donor state for transportation funding. Michigan contributes a greater proportionate share to the Federal Highway Trust Fund than the share of federal highway transportation funds returned to Michigan. Currently, Michigan receives 92% of the share of the federal tax revenue that the state generates. Simple fairness and equity demand that states, like Michigan, with extraordinarily high unemployment rates should not also be donor states; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a Taxpayer Equity Act (TEA), prohibiting states with levels of unemployment that exceed the national average from being donor states; 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 concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, September 22:
House Bill No. 5448
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, September 23:
House Bill Nos. 5423 5424 5425 5426 5427 5428 5429 5430 5431 5432 5433 5434 5435 5436
5437 5438 5439 5440 5441 5442 5443 5444 5445 5446 5447 5449 5450 5451
Senate Bill Nos. 854 855 856 857 858 859
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, September 23, for her approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4744 at 2:00 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, September 23:
Senate Bill No. 634
Reports of Select Committees
First Conference Report
The Committee of Conference on the matters of difference between the two Houses concerning
House Bill No. 4441, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
Recommends:
First: That the House and Senate agree to the Substitute of the Senate as passed by the Senate, amended to read as follows:
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
PART 1
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 101. Subject to the conditions set forth in this act, the amounts listed in this part are appropriated for higher education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, from the funds indicated in this part.
HIGHER EDUCATION
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.................................................................................1.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 1,612,243,300
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers................................................... 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION..................................................................................... $ 1,612,243,300
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues................................................................................................................... 74,138,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues...................................................................................................................... 0
Total private revenues................................................................................................................... 0
Total other state restricted revenues............................................................................................. 30,400,100
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 1,507,705,200
SUBPART A - RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES
Sec. 102. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 291,841,700
Agricultural experiment station.................................................................................................... 34,198,900
Cooperative extension service...................................................................................................... 29,497,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 355,537,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 35,687,600
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 319,850,000
Sec. 103. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - ANN ARBOR
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 325,347,400
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 325,347,400
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 8,775,400
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 316,572,000
Sec. 104. WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 220,329,200
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 220,329,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 6,003,800
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 214,325,400
SUBPART B - STATE UNIVERSITIES
Sec. 105. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 82,436,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 82,436,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 2,342,100
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 80,093,900
Sec. 106. EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 78,212,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 78,212,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 2,246,500
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 75,965,600
Sec. 107. FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 50,017,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 50,017,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 1,395,300
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 48,621,800
Sec. 108. GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 63,758,300
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 63,758,300
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... $ 1,739,900
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 62,018,400
Sec. 109. LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 13,059,200
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 13,059,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 477,600
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 12,581,600
Sec. 110. MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 49,302,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 49,302,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 1,431,300
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 47,870,800
Sec. 111. NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 46,438,200
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 46,438,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 1,289,300
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 45,148,900
Sec. 112. OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 52,220,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 52,220,800
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 1,530,100
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 50,690,700
Sec. 113. SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 28,517,700
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 28,517,700
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 807,600
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 27,710,100
Sec. 114. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 25,437,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 25,437,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 733,500
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 24,703,600
Sec. 115. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - FLINT
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 21,498,900
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 21,498,900
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 627,200
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 20,871,700
Sec. 116. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Operations.................................................................................................................................... $ 112,766,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 112,766,800
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED - state fiscal stabilization fund - education (ARRA).......................................................... 3,150,800
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 109,616,000
SUBPART C - GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AID
Sec. 117. STATE AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Full-time equated position...................................................................................................1.0
Higher education database modernization and conversion—1.0 FTE positions.......................... $ 105,000
Midwestern higher education compact......................................................................................... 95,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 200,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 200,000
Sec. 118. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - CESAR CHAVEZ - ROSA PARKS
PROGRAM
Select student support services..................................................................................................... $ 1,956,100
Michigan college/university partnership program........................................................................ 586,800
Morris Hood, Jr. educator development program......................................................................... 148,600
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 2,691,500
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 2,691,500
Sec. 119. GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AID
State competitive scholarships...................................................................................................... $ 17,608,500
Tuition grants............................................................................................................................... 31,664,700
Robert C. Byrd honors scholarship program................................................................................ 1,500,000
Michigan merit award program.................................................................................................... 100
Tuition incentive program............................................................................................................ 31,200,000
Children of veterans tuition grant program.................................................................................. 1,000,000
Project gear-up............................................................................................................................. 1,500,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................................................................... $ 84,473,300
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Higher education act of 1965, title IV, 20 USC........................................................................... 2,900,000
Higher education act of 1965, title IV, part A............................................................................. 1,500,000
United States department of education, office of elementary and secondary education, gear-up... 1,500,000
Special revenue funds:
Michigan merit award trust fund.................................................................................................. 30,100,100
Contributions to children of veterans tuition grant program........................................................ 300,000
State general fund/general purpose.............................................................................................. $ 48,173,200
PART 2
PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL SECTIONS
Sec. 201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state resources under this act for fiscal year 2009-2010 is $1,538,105,300.00 and state spending from state resources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2009-2010 is $0.
Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this act are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.
Sec. 203. As used in this act, “research university” means a public university classified as a “research university (very high research activity)” under the 2005 classification of institutions of higher education conducted by the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching.
Sec. 208. Unless otherwise specified, public universities receiving appropriations in part 1 shall use the Internet to fulfill the reporting requirements of this act. This requirement may include transmission of reports via electronic mail to the recipients identified for each reporting requirement, or it may include placement of reports on an Internet or Intranet site.
Sec. 209. Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods and services, or both, are available. Preference should be given to goods or services, or both, manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses if they are competitively priced and of comparable value. In addition, preference should be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses owned and operated by veterans if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.
Sec. 210. It is the intent of the legislature that the funds appropriated in part 1 to state institutions of higher education shall not be used to enter into a lease or to purchase a vehicle assembled or manufactured outside of the United States, and that preference be given to vehicles assembled or manufactured in Michigan.
Sec. 212. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 to public universities shall be paid out of the state treasury and distributed by the state treasurer to the respective institutions in 11 equal monthly installments on the sixteenth of each month, or the next succeeding business day, beginning with October 16, 2009. Except for Wayne State University, each institution shall accrue its July and August 2010 payments to its institutional fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
(2) All public universities shall submit higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI) data and associated financial and program information requested by and in a manner prescribed by the state budget director. For public universities with fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, these data shall be submitted to the state budget director by October 15, 2009. Public universities with a fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 shall submit preliminary HEIDI data by November 15, 2009 and final data by December 15, 2009. If a public university fails to submit HEIDI data and associated financial aid program information in accordance with this reporting schedule, the state treasurer shall withhold the monthly installments under subsection (1) to the public university until those data are submitted.
(3) A detailed description of procedures utilized to arrive at the amounts appropriated in part 1 shall be submitted to each institution by the senate and house fiscal agencies.
Sec. 213. Funds received by the state from the federal government or private sources for the use of a college or university are appropriated for the purposes for which they are provided. The acceptance and use of federal or private funds do not place an obligation upon the legislature to continue the purposes for which the funds are made available.
Sec. 214. If section 274 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.274, is not repealed and if a public university that receives funds under this act notifies the department of treasury regarding its tuition and fee rates in order to qualify as an eligible institution for the Michigan tuition tax credit under section 274 of the income tax act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, MCL 206.274, the public university shall also submit the notification and applicable documentation of tuition and fee changes to the house and senate fiscal agencies.
Sec. 215. A public university that receives funds under this act shall furnish all program and financial information that is required by and in a manner prescribed by the state budget director or the house or senate appropriations committee.
Sec. 216. A public university receiving funds in part 1 shall cooperate with all measures taken by the state to comply with the state fiscal stabilization fund provisions of the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, Public Law 111‑5, requiring the establishment of a statewide P-16 education longitudinal data system.
Sec. 217. It is the intent of the legislature that the governing board of each public university examine university operations for potential conflicts of interest.
GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AID
Sec. 301. (1) Payments of the amounts included in part 1 for the state competitive scholarship program shall be distributed pursuant to 1964 PA 208, MCL 390.971 to 390.981.
(2) The Michigan higher education assistance authority shall implement a proportional competitive scholarship maximum award level for recipients enrolled less than full-time in a given semester or term.
(3) If a student who receives an award under this section has his or her tuition and fees paid under the Michigan educational trust program, pursuant to the Michigan education trust act, 1986 PA 316, MCL 390.1421 to 390.1442, and still has financial need, the funds awarded under this section may be used for educational expenses other than tuition and fees.
(4) If the Michigan higher education assistance authority increases the maximum award per eligible student from that provided in the previous fiscal year, it shall not have the effect of reducing the number of eligible students receiving awards in relation to the total number of eligible applicants. Any increase in the maximum grant shall be proportional for all eligible students receiving awards.
(5) Students who receive aid under 1964 PA 208, MCL 390.971 to 390.981, shall be awarded scholarships on the basis of merit and financial need. Veterans administration benefits shall not be considered in determining eligibility under 1964 PA 208, MCL 390.971 to 390.981.
Sec. 302. (1) The amounts appropriated in part 1 for the state tuition grant program shall be distributed pursuant to 1966 PA 313, MCL 390.991 to 390.997a.
(2) Tuition grant awards shall be made to all eligible Michigan residents enrolled in undergraduate degree programs who apply before July 1, 2009 and who are qualified. Tuition grant awards shall not be made to students newly enrolled in a juris doctor law degree program after the 1995-1996 academic year.
(3) Subject to subsection (7), the Michigan higher education assistance authority shall determine an actual maximum tuition grant award per student, which shall be no less than $2,100.00, that ensures that the aggregate payments for the tuition grant program do not exceed the appropriation contained in part 1 for the state tuition grant program. If the authority determines that insufficient funds are available to establish a maximum award amount of $2,100.00, the authority shall immediately report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director, regarding the estimated amount of additional funds necessary to establish a $2,100.00 maximum award amount. By December 15, 2009, and again by February 1, 2010, the authority shall analyze the status of award commitments, shall make any necessary adjustments, and shall confirm that those award commitments will not exceed the appropriation contained in part 1 for the tuition grant program. The determination and actions shall be reported to the state budget director and the house and senate fiscal agencies no later than February 15, 2010. If award adjustments are necessary, the students shall be notified of the adjustment by the third Monday in February.
(4) Any unexpended and unencumbered funds remaining on September 30, 2010 from the amounts appropriated in part 1 for the tuition grant program shall not lapse on September 30, 2010, but shall continue to be available for expenditure for tuition grants provided in the 2010-2011 fiscal year under a work project account. The use of these unexpended fiscal year 2009-2010 funds shall terminate at the end of the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
(5) The Michigan higher education assistance authority shall continue a proportional tuition grant maximum award level for recipients enrolled less than full-time in a given semester or term.
(6) If the Michigan higher education assistance authority increases the maximum award per eligible student from that provided in the previous fiscal year, it shall not have the effect of reducing the number of eligible students receiving awards in relation to the total number of eligible applicants. Any increase in the maximum grant shall be proportional for all eligible students receiving awards for fiscal year 2009-2010.
(7) The Michigan higher education assistance authority shall not award more than $3,000,000.00 in tuition grants to eligible students enrolled in the same independent nonprofit college or university in this state. Any decrease in the maximum grant shall be proportional for all eligible students enrolled in that college or university, as determined by the department.
Sec. 307. The auditor general may audit selected enrollments, degrees, and awards at selected independent colleges and universities receiving awards administered by the department of treasury. The audits shall be based upon definitions and requirements established by the Michigan higher education assistance authority, the state budget director, and the senate and house fiscal agencies. The auditor general shall accept the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as the standard of residency documentation. The auditor general shall submit a report of findings to the senate and house appropriations committees and state budget director by May 1, 2010.
Sec. 308. The sums appropriated in part 1 for the student financial aid programs shall be paid out of the state treasury and shall be distributed to the respective institutions under a quarterly payment system as follows:
(a) For the state competitive scholarship, tuition incentive, and tuition grant programs, 40% shall be paid at the beginning of the state’s first fiscal quarter, 40% at the beginning of the state’s second fiscal quarter, l0% at the beginning of the state’s third fiscal quarter, and l0% at the beginning of the state’s fourth fiscal quarter.
(b) For the Robert C. Byrd honors scholarship program, 50% shall be paid at the beginning of the state’s first fiscal quarter and 50% at the beginning of the state’s second fiscal quarter.
Sec. 309. The Michigan higher education assistance authority shall determine the needs analysis criteria for students to qualify for the state competitive scholarship program and tuition grant program. To be consistent with federal requirements, student wages may be taken into consideration when determining the amount of the award.
Sec. 310. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the tuition incentive program shall be distributed as provided in this section and pursuant to the administrative procedures for the tuition incentive program of the department of treasury.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) “Phase I” means the first part of the tuition incentive assistance program defined as the academic period of 80 semester or 120 term credits, or less, leading to an associate degree or certificate.
(b) “Phase II” means the second part of the tuition incentive assistance program which provides assistance in the third and fourth year of 4-year degree programs.
(c) “Department” means the department of treasury.
(3) A person shall meet the following basic criteria and financial thresholds to be eligible for tuition incentive benefits:
(a) To be eligible for phase I, a person shall meet all of the following criteria:
(i) Apply for certification to the department before graduating from high school or completing the general education development (GED) certificate.
(ii) Be less than 20 years of age at the time of high school graduation or GED completion.
(iii) Be a United States citizen and a resident of Michigan according to institutional criteria.
(iv) Be at least a half-time student, earning less than 80 semester or 120 term credits at a participating educational institution within 4 years of high school graduation or GED certificate completion.
(v) Request information on filing a FAFSA.
(b) To be eligible for phase II, a person shall meet either of the following criteria in addition to the criteria in subdivision (a):
(i) Complete at least 56 transferable semester or 84 transferable term credits.
(ii) Obtain an associate degree or certificate at a participating institution.
(c) To be eligible for phase I or phase II, a person must be financially eligible as determined by the department. A person is financially eligible for the tuition incentive program if that person was Medicaid eligible for 24 months within the 36 months before application. Certification of eligibility may begin in the sixth grade.
(4) For phase I, the department shall provide payment on behalf of a person eligible under subsection (3). The department shall reject billings that are excessive or outside the guidelines for the type of educational institution.
(5) For phase I, all of the following apply:
(a) Payments for associate degree or certificate programs shall not be made for more than 80 semester or 120 term credits for any individual student at any participating institution.
(b) For persons enrolled at a Michigan community college, the department shall pay the current in-district tuition and mandatory fees. For persons residing in an area that is not included in any community college district, the out‑of‑district tuition rate may be authorized.
(c) For persons enrolled at a Michigan public university, the department shall pay lower division resident tuition and mandatory fees for the current year.
(d) For persons enrolled at a Michigan independent, nonprofit degree-granting college or university, or a Michigan federal tribally controlled community college, or Focus: HOPE, the department shall pay mandatory fees for the current year and a per-credit payment that does not exceed the average community college in-district per-credit tuition rate as reported on August 1, for the immediately preceding academic year.
(6) A person participating in phase II may be eligible for additional funds not to exceed $500.00 per semester or $400.00 per term up to a maximum of $2,000.00 subject to the following conditions:
(a) Credits are earned in a 4-year program at a Michigan degree-granting 4-year college or university.
(b) The tuition reimbursement is for coursework completed within 30 months of completion of the phase I requirements.
(7) The department shall work closely with participating institutions to develop an application and eligibility determination process that will provide the highest level of participation and ensure that all requirements of the program are met.
(8) Applications for the tuition incentive program may be approved at any time after the student begins the sixth grade. If a determination of financial eligibility is made, that determination is valid as long as the student meets all other program requirements and conditions.
(9) Each institution shall ensure that all known available restricted grants for tuition and fees are used prior to billing the tuition incentive program for any portion of a student’s tuition and fees.
(10) The department shall ensure that the tuition incentive program is well publicized and that potentially eligible Medicaid clients are provided information on the program. The department shall provide the necessary funding and staff to fully operate the program.
Sec. 311. To enable the legislature and the state budget director to evaluate the appropriation needs of higher education, each independent college and university shall make available to the legislature or state budget director, upon request, data regarding grants for the preceding, current, and ensuing fiscal years.
Sec. 315. By February 15 of each year, the department of treasury shall submit a report to the state budget director, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, and the house and senate fiscal agencies for the preceding fiscal year on all student financial aid programs for which funds are appropriated in part 1. For each student financial aid program, the report shall include, but is not limited to, the total number of awards paid in the preceding fiscal year, the total dollar amount of those awards, and the number of students receiving awards and the total amount of those awards at each eligible postsecondary institution. To the extent information is available, the report shall also include information on the average exam performance, household income, and other demographic characteristics of students receiving awards under each program and historical information on the number of awards and total award amounts for each program.
Sec. 316. It is the intent of the legislature that a workgroup be formed to examine current state financial aid programs and make recommendations regarding any changes to, additions to, or consolidation of those programs to improve the overall efficacy of state financial aid funding. The workgroup shall, at minimum, contain members of the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education and representatives of the presidents council, state universities of Michigan, the Michigan community colleges association, and the association of independent colleges and universities of Michigan.
Sec. 317. It is the intent of the legislature that if the economy improves, and additional state revenue is available, 1 of the foremost priorities for the expenditure of additional revenue in the higher education budget will be to fund Michigan tuition grants authorized under 1966 PA 313, MCL 390.991 to 390.997a.
Sec. 318. It is the intent of the legislature that if the economy improves, and additional state revenue is available, 1 of the foremost priorities for the expenditure of additional revenue in the higher education budget will be to fund the provisions of the Michigan promise grant act, 2006 PA 479, MCL 390.1621 to 390.1628.
Sec. 319. It is the intent of the legislature that if the economy improves, and additional state revenue is available, all of the following are among the foremost priorities for the expenditure of additional revenue in the higher education budget:
(a) The state competitive scholarship program established in 1964 PA 208, MCL 390.971 to 390.981.
(b) The Michigan nursing scholarship program established in the Michigan nursing scholarship act, 2002 PA 591, MCL 390.1181 to 390.1189.
(c) The Michigan work study programs established in 1986 PA 303, MCL 390.1321 to 390.1332, and 1986 PA 288, MCL 390.1371 to 390.1382.
(d) The part-time independent student grant program established in 1986 PA 102, MCL 390.1281 to 390.1288.
(e) The Michigan education opportunity grant program established in 1986 PA 273, MCL 390.1401 to 390.1409.
UNIVERSITY OPERATIONS
Sec. 402. The University of Michigan biological station at Douglas Lake in Cheboygan County is regarded as a unique resource and is designated as a special research reserve. It is the intent of the legislature to protect and preserve the unique long-term research value and capabilities of the biological station area and Douglas Lake. The legislature further intends that no state programs or policies be developed that would have a deleterious impact on the research value of Douglas Lake.
Sec. 426. (1) It is the legislative intent that private bookstores that sell textbooks to university students and student governments that provide a book swap for university students have accurate and timely access to lists of universities’ required textbooks in order to provide prompt and efficient service for students. It is further the legislative intent that each public university allow students who are on financial aid or are receiving tuition grants to decide where to purchase their textbooks.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature that each public university that provides for the use of funds in a university-administered account or financial aid for the purchase of required textbooks and supplies at bookstores operated by or affiliated with the university shall also provide for the use of funds in a university-administered account or financial aid at bookstores providing required textbooks or supplies that are not operated by or affiliated with the university. A public university may require bookstores not operated by or affiliated with the university to reimburse the university for any reasonable costs attributable to these transactions and to pay a reasonable rate or commission to the university or a fixed fee agreed to by both parties.
(3) It is the intent of the legislature that each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1 shall establish a process to review university requirements for students to acquire new or revised textbooks. The policies developed for this process shall include criteria for approving any change in textbook requirements for students and shall prohibit any compensation to a university or to a university employee if a textbook change is approved. Not later than February 1, 2010, each public university shall submit a report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education and the house and senate fiscal agencies on its efforts to establish this textbook review process.
Sec. 433. (1) Included in part 1 is $2,982,900.00 for the agricultural experiment station and $2,645,200.00 for the cooperative extension service for project GREEEN. Project GREEEN is intended to address critical regulatory, food safety, economic, and environmental problems faced by this state’s plant-based agriculture, forestry, and processing industries. “GREEEN” is an acronym for generating research and extension to meet environmental and economic needs.
(2) The department of agriculture and Michigan State University, in consultation with agricultural commodity groups and other interested parties, shall develop project GREEEN and its program priorities.
(3) It is the intent of the legislature that if state funding for the agricultural experiment station and the cooperative extension service is restored to fiscal year 2008-2009 levels, then an additional amount up to $3,500,000.00 shall be earmarked for bioeconomy research.
(4) Not later than September 30, 2010, a report shall be submitted by Michigan State University to the state budget director, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on agriculture and on higher education, and the house and senate fiscal agencies for the preceding school fiscal year regarding expenditures and programmatic outcomes of the agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension service. The report shall include, but is not limited to:
(a) Total funds expended by the agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension service identified by state, local, private, federal, and university fund sources.
(b) The dollar amount of each project GREEEN project and a review of each project’s performance and accomplishments.
(c) The dollar amount of each bioeconomy research and development project and a review of each project’s performance and accomplishments.
(d) The dollar amount and description of all other individual programs and services provided by the agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension service and a review of each project’s performance and accomplishments.
(e) The number of businesses created or that had increased employment and the number of patents generated as a result of work conducted by the agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension service.
Sec. 434. Included in the appropriation in part 1 for Michigan State University is $80,000.00 for the Michigan future farmers of America association. This $80,000.00 appropriation shall not supplant any existing support that Michigan State University provides to the Michigan future farmers of America association.
Sec. 436. (1) The funds appropriated to public universities in part 1 from the education portion of the state fiscal stabilization funds received under the American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, Public Law 111-5, shall be used by the public universities, consistent with the provisions of that act, to mitigate the need to raise tuition and fees for in-state students or for modernization, renovation, or repair of facilities that are primarily used for instruction, research, or student housing.
(2) By November 1, 2009, each public university shall submit a report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director specifically describing how the funds appropriated from state fiscal stabilization funds will be used under subsection (1). That description shall include 1, or both, of the following:
(a) A detailed estimate of the amount by which increases in in-state tuition and fee rates were mitigated using the funds appropriated.
(b) A listing of facilities being modernized, renovated, or repaired with the funds appropriated, including project dollar amounts and descriptions.
Sec. 440. All public universities shall submit the amount of tuition and fees actually charged to a full-time resident undergraduate student for academic year 2009-2010 as part of their higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI) data by August 31, 2009. A public university shall report any revisions for any semester of the reported academic year 2009-2010 tuition and fee charges to HEIDI within 15 days of being adopted.
Sec. 450. (1) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, it is the intent of the legislature that an amount calculated under subsection (2) be allocated for per-student floor funding from the general fund/general purpose unreserved balances at the close of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
(2) The amount allocated under subsection (1) for per-student floor funding is equal to $3,775.00 per 2007-2008 fiscal-year-equated student at each university. The number of 2007-2008 students at a university is determined by reference to the higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI).
Sec. 451. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, it is the intent of the legislature that funds be allocated for unfunded North American Indian tuition waiver costs incurred by public universities under 1976 PA 174, MCL 390.1251 to 390.1253, from the general fund/general purpose unreserved balances at the close of the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
Sec. 460. From the amount appropriated in part 1 to Central Michigan University for operations, $29,700.00 shall be paid to Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College for the costs of waiving tuition for North American Indians under 1976 PA 174, MCL 390.1251 to 390.1253.
Sec. 461. From the amount appropriated in part 1 to Lake Superior State University for operations, $100,000.00 shall be paid to Bay Mills Community College for the costs of waiving tuition for North American Indians under 1976 PA 174, MCL 390.1251 to 390.1253.
Sec. 463. Not later than February 1, 2010, each of the public universities receiving appropriations in part 1 shall submit to the state budget director, members of the house of representatives and the senate, and the house and senate fiscal agencies a report on the number of residents from an eligible county enrolled at the university and the quantifiable increase from the 2008-2009 academic year to the 2009-2010 academic year in outreach efforts to enroll students at the university from an eligible county. As used in this section, “eligible county” means a county in this state that meets both of the following:
(a) Has a population of not less than 700,000 and not more than 1,000,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.
(b) Does not contain the main campus of a 4-year public university within its boundaries.
Sec. 464. Each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1 shall submit a plan by January 15, 2010 to the state budget director, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on its process to inform both the private and public sectors regarding research and technology that could be developed commercially.
Sec. 466. Public universities shall coordinate their purchases of goods and services whenever possible. This may include, but is not limited to, group purchases for vehicles, utilities, supplies, electronic equipment, maintenance equipment, books, and contractual services. To the extent possible, the public universities shall use both the “Michigan delivering extended agreements locally” (MiDEAL) purchasing services of the state department of management and budget that makes state contracts available to local units of government, colleges, and universities and the purchasing services available through the state’s membership in the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). Not later than January 1 of each year, the presidents council, state universities of Michigan shall submit to the members of the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director a report on group or pooled purchases and the savings achieved by the public universities in the previous fiscal year.
Sec. 469. By November 14, 2009, each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1 shall report the number of undergraduate students who graduated in academic year 2008-2009 and received a Pell grant at any time during their enrollment at that university to the members of the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.
Sec. 471. (1) It is the intent of the legislature that each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1 limit any changes to the general requirements or credits needed for a student to graduate from a degree program while that student is enrolled in that program.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature that each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1, to the extent possible, provide sufficient counseling to students to facilitate the timely graduation of those students.
Sec. 480. (1) It is the intent of the legislature that each public university receiving an appropriation in part 1 do all of the following:
(a) Meet the provisions of section 5003 of the post-911 veterans educational assistance act of 2008, title V of Public Law 110-252, 38 USC 3301 to 3324, including voluntary participation in the yellow ribbon GI education enhancement program established in that act in 38 USC 3317. By October 1 of each year, each public university shall report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the presidents council, state universities of Michigan on whether or not it has chosen to participate in the yellow ribbon GI education enhancement program. If at any time during the fiscal year a university participating in the yellow ribbon program chooses to leave the yellow ribbon program, it shall notify the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on higher education, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the presidents council, state universities of Michigan.
(b) Establish an on-campus veterans’ liaison to provide information and assistance to all student veterans.
(c) Provide flexible enrollment application deadlines for all veterans.
(2) As used in this section, “veteran” means an honorably discharged veteran entitled to educational assistance under the provisions of section 5003 of the post-911 veterans educational assistance act of 2008, title V of Public Law 110-252, 38 USC 3301 to 3324.
STATE AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 490. The funds appropriated in part 1 for higher education database modernization and conversion shall be expended to maintain, coordinate, and improve the higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI) established under section 1299 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1299. The advisory committee established under that section shall meet regularly to review data definitions and requirements in order to advise the state budget director regarding changes to those definitions and requirements that would result in more useful and reliable data being provided to state policymakers and university officials.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - CESAR CHAVEZ - ROSA PARKS PROGRAMS
Sec. 501. (1) Included in the appropriation for each public university in part 1 is funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks future faculty program that is intended to increase the pool of academically or economically disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education. Preference may not be given to applicants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Institutions should encourage applications from applicants who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the graduate student and faculty populations. Each public university shall apply the percentage change applicable to every public university in the calculation of appropriations in part 1 to the amount of funds allocated to the future faculty program.
(2) The program shall be administered by each public university in a manner prescribed by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth. The Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth shall use a good faith effort standard to evaluate whether a fellowship is in default.
Sec. 502. (1) Included in the appropriation for each public university in part 1 is funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks college day program that is intended to introduce academically or economically disadvantaged schoolchildren to the potential of a college education. Preference may not be given to participants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Public universities should encourage participation from those who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the student population.
(2) Individual program plans of each public university shall include a budget of equal contributions from this program, the participating public university, the participating school district, and the participating independent degree‑granting college. College day funds shall not be expended to cover indirect costs. Not more than 20% of the university match shall be attributable to indirect costs. Each public university shall apply the percentage change applicable to every public university in the calculation of appropriations in part 1 to the amount of funds allocated to the college day program.
(3) The program described in this section shall be administered by each public university in a manner prescribed by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth.
Sec. 503. (1) Included in part 1 is funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks select student support services program for developing academically or economically disadvantaged student retention programs for 4-year public and independent educational institutions in this state. Preference may not be given to participants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Institutions should encourage participation from those who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the student population.
(2) An award made under this program to any 1 institution shall not be greater than $150,000.00, and the amount awarded shall be matched on a 70% state, 30% college or university basis.
(3) The program described in this section shall be administered by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth.
Sec. 504. (1) Included in part 1 is funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks college/university partnership program between 4-year public and independent colleges and universities and public community colleges, which is intended to increase the number of academically or economically disadvantaged students who transfer from community colleges into baccalaureate programs. Preference may not be given to participants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Institutions should encourage participation from those who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the transfer student population.
(2) The grants shall be made under the program described in this section to Michigan public and independent colleges and universities. An award to any 1 institution shall not be greater than $150,000.00, and the amount awarded shall be matched on a 70% state, 30% college or university basis.
(3) The program described in this section shall be administered by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth.
Sec. 505. (1) Included in the appropriation for each public university in part 1 is funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks visiting professors program which is intended to increase the number of instructors in the classroom to provide role models for academically or economically disadvantaged students. Preference may not be given to participants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Public universities should encourage participation from those who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the student population.
(2) The program described in this section shall be administered by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth.
Sec. 506. (1) Included in the appropriation in part 1 is funding under the Martin Luther King, Jr. - Cesar Chavez - Rosa Parks initiative for the Morris Hood, Jr. educator development program which is intended to increase the number of academically or economically disadvantaged students who enroll in and complete K-12 teacher education programs at the baccalaureate level. Preference may not be given to participants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Institutions should encourage participation from those who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the teacher education student population.
(2) The program described in this section shall be administered by each state-approved teacher education institution in a manner prescribed by the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth.
(3) Approved teacher education institutions may and are encouraged to use student support services funding in coordination with the Morris Hood, Jr. funding to achieve the goals of the program described in this section.
Sec. 507. Each institution receiving funds under section 503, 504, or 506 shall notify the Michigan department of energy, labor, and economic growth by April 15, 2010 as to whether it will expend by the end of its fiscal year the funds received under section 503, 504, or 506. Notwithstanding the award limitations in sections 503 and 504, the amount of funding reported as not being expended will be reallocated to the institutions that intend to expend all funding received under section 503, 504, or 506.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE REPORTING
Sec. 601. (1) From the amount appropriated in part 1, the public universities shall systematically inform Michigan high schools regarding the academic status of students from each high school in a manner prescribed by the presidents council, state universities of Michigan in cooperation with the Michigan association of secondary school principals.
(2) The Michigan high schools shall systematically inform the public universities about the use of information received under this section in a manner prescribed by the Michigan association of secondary school principals in cooperation with the presidents council, state universities of Michigan.
Sec. 602. From the amount appropriated in part 1, the public universities shall inform Michigan community colleges regarding the academic status of community college transfer students in a manner prescribed by the presidents council, state universities of Michigan in cooperation with the Michigan community college association.
Sec. 603. Public universities shall work with the state community colleges to encourage the transfer of students from the community colleges to the state universities and to facilitate the transfer of credits from the community colleges to the public universities.
GENERAL REPORTS AND AUDITS
Sec. 701. (1) The auditor general shall review higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI) enrollment data submitted by all public universities and may perform audits of selected public universities if determined necessary. The review and audits shall be based upon the definitions, requirements, and uniform reporting categories established by the state budget director and the house and senate fiscal agencies in consultation with the HEIDI advisory committee. The auditor general shall submit a report of findings to the house and senate appropriations committees and the state budget director no later than July 1, 2010.
(2) Student credit hours reports shall not include the following:
(a) Student credit hours generated through instructional activity by faculty or staff in classrooms located outside Michigan, with the exception of instructional activity related to study-abroad programs or field programs.
(b) Student credit hours generated through distance learning instruction for students not eligible for the public university’s in-state main campus resident tuition rate. However, in instances where a student is enrolled in distance education and non-distance education credit hours in a given term and the student’s non-distance education enrollment is at a campus or site located within Michigan, student credit hours per the student’s eligibility for in-state or out-of-state tuition rates may be reported.
(c) Student credit hours generated through credit by examination.
(d) Student credit hours generated through inmate prison programs regardless of teaching location.
(e) Student credit hours generated in new degree programs after January 1, 1975, that have not been specifically authorized for funding by the legislature, except spin-off programs converted from existing core programs that do all of the following:
(i) Represent new options, fields, or concentrations within existing programs.
(ii) Are consistent with the current institutional role and mission.
(iii) Are accommodated within the continuing funding base of the public university.
(iv) Do not require a new degree level beyond that which the public university is currently authorized to grant within that discipline or field.
(v) Do not require funding from the state other than that provided by the student credit hours generated within the program, either before program initiation or within the first 3 years of program operation.
(3) The auditor general shall periodically audit higher education institutional data inventory (HEIDI) data as submitted by the public universities for compliance with the definitions established by the state budget director in consultation with the HEIDI advisory committee for the HEIDI database.
(4) “Distance learning instruction” as used in subsection (2) means instruction that occurs solely in other than a traditional classroom setting where the student and instructor are in the same physical location and for which a student receives course credits and is charged tuition and fees. Examples of distance learning instruction are instruction delivered solely through the Internet, cable television, teleconference, or mail.
Sec. 701a. (1) Pursuant to section 701(2)(e), public universities may establish the following degree programs:
(a) Bachelor’s degree programs:
Central Michigan University, Photojournalism, B.A./B.S.
Central Michigan University, Online Journalism Major, B.A./B.S.
Eastern Michigan University, Sport Management, B.A./B.S.
Eastern Michigan University, Simulation, Animation and Gaming, B.A./B.S.
Ferris State University, Business Data Analytics, B.S.
Grand Valley State University, Women and Gender Studies, B.A./B.S.
Lake Superior State University, Applied Geographic Information Studies, B.S.
Lake Superior State University, Fish Health, B.S.
Michigan State University, Arabic, B.A.
Northern Michigan University, Art History, B.A.
Oakland University, Writing and Rhetoric, B.A.
Oakland University, Japanese, B.A.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Art and Design, B.A.
University of Michigan - Dearborn, Social Studies Major, B.A.
Western Michigan University, Community and Regional Planning, B.S.
Western Michigan University, Child and Family Development, B.S.
(b) Master’s degree programs:
Ferris State University, Educational Leadership, M.S.
Michigan State University, Business Research, M.S.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles, Master of Engineering
University of Michigan - Flint, Art Administration, M.A.
Western Michigan University, Criminology, Law and Public Policy, M.A.
Western Michigan University, Music, M.A.
(c) Doctoral degree programs:
Grand Valley State University, Doctor of Nursing Practice, D.N.P.
Oakland University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ph.D.
University of Michigan - Dearborn, Information Systems Engineering, Ph.D.
University of Michigan - Dearborn, Automotive Systems Engineering, Ph.D.
University of Michigan - Dearborn, Doctorate in Education, Ed.D.
(2) The listing of degree programs in subsection (1) does not constitute legislative intent to provide additional dollars for those programs.
(3) When submitting the listing of new degree programs for purposes of section 701(2)(e), the presidents council of state universities shall also provide a listing of degree programs that institutions of higher education will no longer offer in subsequent academic years.
Sec. 702. The principal executive officer of each public university receiving an appropriation under part 1 shall expend a portion of the funds appropriated to that public university to make a report to the auditor general, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director within 60 days after the auditor general issues his or her report on the operation of the institution. The public university’s report shall specify all of the following:
(a) The recommendations of the auditor general implemented by the public university, including projected dates and resources required, if any, to achieve compliance.
(b) The recommendations of the auditor general not implemented by the public university or implemented by the public university as modified.
(c) The rationale for not implementing a recommendation of the auditor general or of implementing a recommendation as modified.
Sec. 708. The auditor general may conduct performance audits of public universities receiving funds in part 1 during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010 as the auditor general considers necessary.
Sec. 709. A public university receiving funds under part 1 and also subject to the student right-to-know and campus security act, Public Law 101-542, 104 Stat. 2381, shall make a copy of all material prepared pursuant to the public information reporting requirements under the crime awareness and campus security act of 1990, title II of the student right-to-know and campus security act, Public Law 101-542, 104 Stat. 2381, available in electronic Internet format on their websites.
Sec. 714. A public university receiving funds under this act and also subject to the family educational rights and privacy act (FERPA), 20 USC 1232g, 34 CFR part 99, shall, when requested, provide information from the records of a student to any person or persons to whom the student has authorized disclosure on a written consent form pursuant to 34 CFR 99.30.
Second: That the House and Senate agree to the title of the bill to read as follows:
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
George Cushingberry, Jr.
Bill Caul
Conferees for the House
Tony Stamas
Thomas M. George
Conferees for the Senate
The Speaker announced that under Joint Rule 9 the conference report would lie over one day.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, by Rep. Clemente, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 774, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 431 (MCL 208.1431), as amended by 2008 PA 111.
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
Senate Bill No. 777, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 434 (MCL 208.1434), as amended by 2009 PA 26.
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, 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, September 23, 2009
Present: Reps. Clemente, Stanley, Byrnes, Geiss, Griffin, Leland, Segal, Knollenberg, Bolger, Denby and Tyler
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5448, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 152, entitled “A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending sections 217a, 217d, 307, 312e, 312h, 320e, 801, 801d, 802, 803b, 803m, 804, 806, 807, 810, 811, 811c, 811h, and 812 (MCL 257.217a, 257.217d, 257.307, 257.312e, 257.312h, 257.320e, 257.801, 257.801d, 257.802, 257.803b, 257.803m, 257.804, 257.806, 257.807, 257.810, 257.811, 257.811c, 257.811h, and 257.812), section 217a as amended by 1988 PA 419, section 217d as amended by 2000 PA 78, section 307 as amended by 2002 PA 534, section 312e as amended by 2002 PA 652, section 312h as amended by 1989 PA 299, section 320e as amended by 1998 PA 346, section 801 as amended by 2002 PA 417, section 801d as amended by 1984 PA 123, section 802 as amended by 1998 PA 396, section 803b as amended by 1996 PA 142, section 803m as amended and section 811c as added by 1994 PA 332, section 804 as amended and section 811h as added by 2000 PA 77, section 806 as amended by 2002 PA 497, section 807 as amended by 1998 PA 384, section 810 as amended by 1987 PA 238, section 811 as amended by 2000 PA 456, and section 812 as amended by 1989 PA 280, and by adding sections 803r and 810b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by repealing enacting section 2.
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. Cushingberry, Hammel, Bauer, Terry Brown, Dean, Durhal, Espinoza, Gregory, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Miller, Smith, Spade, Switalski, Tlaib, Moss, Agema, Booher, Caul, Genetski, Green, Haines, Hildenbrand, Lori, Proos, Rogers and Schuitmaker
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Present: Reps. Cushingberry, Hammel, Bauer, Terry Brown, Dean, Durhal, Espinoza, Gregory, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Miller, Smith, Spade, Switalski, Tlaib, Moss, Agema, Booher, Caul, Genetski, Green, Haines, Hildenbrand, Lori, Proos, Rogers and Schuitmaker
Absent: Reps. Bennett and Gonzales
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 634, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280c.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Appropriations from further consideration of House Bill No. 5379.
Rep. Hildenbrand
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Constan, Lipton, Leland and Liss introduced
House Bill No. 5452, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled “Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate,” (MCL 554.131 to 554.139) by adding section 40.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Cushingberry introduced
House Bill No. 5453, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 540, entitled “Library of Michigan act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 397.12), as amended by 2001 PA 62; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Horn, Walsh, Kowall, Stamas, Crawford, Daley, Meekhof, Kurtz, McMillin, Lund, Rick Jones, Haveman, Caul, Hansen, Booher and Genetski introduced
House Bill No. 5454, entitled
A bill to provide for the tolling of compliance with requirements imposed by law or rule for certain regulatory activities, to extend the time for the application of certain benefits or the taking of certain actions, and tolling the imposition of certain sanctions; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to provide for remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Miller and Smith introduced
House Bill No. 5455, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 PA 188, entitled “Michigan estate tax act,” by amending sections 32, 33, and 56 (MCL 205.232, 205.233, and 205.256), sections 32 and 33 as added by 1993 PA 54 and section 56 as amended by 1998 PA 277, and by adding section 32a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Miller introduced
House Bill No. 5456, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 759e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Reps. Dean, Lipton, Roy Schmidt, Stanley, Kennedy and Durhal introduced
House Bill No. 5457, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 13 (MCL 125.2652 and 125.2663), section 2 as amended by 2007 PA 204 and section 13 as amended by 2007 PA 202.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Switalski, Miller, Meadows, Haase, Hammel, Haugh, Kandrevas and Roberts introduced
House Bill No. 5458, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 507, 511, 517, 519, 521, 531, 532, 549, and 550 (MCL 600.507, 600.511, 600.517, 600.519, 600.521, 600.531, 600.532, 600.549, and 600.550), section 507 as amended by 2006 PA 607, section 517 as amended by 2006 PA 101, section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256, and sections 549 and 550 as amended by 1990 PA 54, and by adding section 550b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Geiss introduced
House Bill No. 5459, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 484.3306).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Rep. Byrnes introduced
House Bill No. 5460, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2007 PA 210.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Schuitmaker and Byrnes introduced
House Bill No. 5461, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of a private source of funding for public infrastructure; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public entities; to finance public infrastructure through public and private sources; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize certain public and private entity partnerships; to authorize the creation and implementation of certain plans and negotiated benefit areas; to promote economic development; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state and local officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Haines, Elsenheimer, Marleau, Agema, Amash, Opsommer, Hansen, Moss, Walsh, Denby, Meltzer, Bolger, DeShazor, Kurtz, Pavlov, Proos, Horn, Crawford, Wayne Schmidt, McMillin, Calley, Lori, Kowall, Meekhof, Haveman, Rick Jones, Knollenberg, Lund, Moore, Daley, Booher, Tyler, Ball, Paul Scott, Rogers, Genetski, Hildenbrand and Green introduced
House Bill No. 5462, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11j, 17b, 39a, and 147 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611j, 388.1617b, 388.1639a, and 388.1747), sections 11 and 11j as amended by 2009 PA 73, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 39a and 147 as amended by 2008 PA 268.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Scripps, Warren, Lisa Brown, Roberts, Donigan, Smith, Bauer, Durhal, Valentine, Young, Kennedy, Leland, Haugh, Bledsoe, Liss, Meadows and Miller introduced
House Bill No. 5463, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301, 30105, 30301, 30303, 30306, 30306b, 30311, 30312, 30317, 32512a, and 32513 (MCL 324.1301, 324.30105, 324.30301, 324.30303, 324.30306, 324.30306b, 324.30311, 324.30312, 324.30317, 324.32512a, and 324.32513), section 1301 as amended by 2008 PA 18, section 30105 as amended by 2006 PA 531, sections 30301, 30306, and 30312 as amended and section 32512a as added by 2003 PA 14, sections 30303 and 30311 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30306b as added by 2006 PA 435, section 30317 as amended by 1998 PA 228, and section 32513 as amended by 2008 PA 276, and by adding sections 30303b, 30303d, 30305b, 30311b, 30311d, 30312b, 30312d, 30325, 30327, and 30329; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.
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Rep. Hansen moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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