No. 26

State of Michigan

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2011

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Agema—present Gilbert—present Lipton—present Pscholka—present

Ananich—present Glardon—present Liss—present Rendon—present

Barnett—present Goike—present Lori—present Rogers—present

Bauer—present Haines—present Lund—present Rutledge—present

Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lyons—present Santana—present

Bolger—present Haugh—present MacGregor—present Schmidt, R.—present

Brown—present Haveman—present MacMaster—present Schmidt, W.—present

Brunner—present Heise—present McBroom—present Scott—present

Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McCann—present Segal—present

Byrum—present Hooker—present McMillin—present Shaughnessy—present

Callton—present Horn—present Meadows—present Shirkey—present

Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Melton—present Slavens—present

Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present

Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present

Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present

Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present

Daley—present Jackson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present

Damrow—present Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present

Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present

Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present

Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present

Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present

Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present

Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present

Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—present

Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present

Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present

Genetski—present Lindberg—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Fr. Robert Schuester, Pastor of Our Lady on the River & Holy Cross Church in Marine City, offered the following invocation:

“Almighty God,

We thank You first for all of Your gifts to us especially for this beautiful part of the earth that we inhabit and that You have entrusted to us. May we cherish it and protect it but even more importantly cherish and protect the lives of those who live here with us.

We thank You for the gifts and talents of all those in this room. There’s some really smart people here and clever and kind too. They have good minds and hearts. May we not envy each others gifts but rejoice in them.

Finally, too often we say we want to serve You and help others less fortunate and fight for justice but really what we want is power and status because deep down we just need so desperately to be loved. Free us from our self-fascination and the anxiousness that comes from it. Then we might realize Your love and truly become what we say we are – gracious servants. Amen.”

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, March 16:

House Bill Nos. 4415 4416 4417 4418 4419 4420 4421 4422 4423 4424 4425 4426 4427 4428

4429 4430 4431 4432 4433 4434 4435 4436 4437 4438 4439 4440 4441 4442

4443 4444 4445

House Joint Resolution P

Senate Bill Nos. 264 265

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, March 16:

Senate Bill Nos. 118 163 164

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4366, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2009 PA 210.

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. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Ouimet, Somerville, Geiss, Talabi, Nathan, Liss, Byrum, Smiley and Roy Schmidt

Nays: None

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4367, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled “Public transportation authority act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 124.454).

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. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Ouimet, Somerville, Geiss, Talabi, Nathan, Liss, Byrum, Smiley and Roy Schmidt

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Ouimet, Somerville, Geiss, Talabi, Nathan, Liss, Byrum, Smiley and Roy Schmidt

Absent: Reps. Wayne Schmidt and Olson

Excused: Reps. Wayne Schmidt and Olson

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4118, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 49a (MCL 125.1449a), as added by 1981 PA 173, and by adding sections 49w, 49x, 49y, 49z, 49aa, and 49bb; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Stamas, Nesbitt, McMillin, Barnett and Kandrevas

Nays: None

The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 6.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize Congress to adopt and submit to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution to require a balanced budget.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 14, p. 164.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Stamas, Nesbitt and McMillin

Nays: Rep. Barnett

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Stamas, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Stamas, Nesbitt, McMillin, Barnett and Kandrevas

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Present: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Constan, Barnett, Kandrevas, Meadows, Townsend, Cavanagh and Hobbs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Knollenberg, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Knollenberg, Lyons, Farrington, Foster, Huuki, Olson, Pettalia, Womack, Switalski, Clemente and Stanley

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Scott, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Scott, Hooker, Crawford, McMillin, Franz, Heise, Hughes, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Price, Shaughnessy, Yonker, Brown, Darany, Howze, Hobbs, Rutledge, Stallworth and Geiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Daley, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Daley, Denby, Kurtz, Tyler, Glardon, Johnson, LaFontaine, McBroom, Outman, Rendon, Santana, Brunner, Oakes, Talabi, Hovey-Wright and Segal

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Constan, Barnett, Kandrevas, Meadows, Cavanagh and Hobbs

Absent: Rep. Townsend

Excused: Rep. Townsend

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, McMillin, Stamas, Shirkey, Franz, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Haugh, Byrum, Slavens and Womack

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 118, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.56), as amended by 2004 PA 173.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Senate Bill No. 163, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled “An act to define the term “newspaper” as used in the statutes of this state regarding publication of notices,” by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 164, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 2133 (MCL 324.2133), as added by 1995 PA 60.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.

Notices

March 16, 2011

Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

P.O. Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909

Dear. Mr. Clerk:

Pursuant to Public Act 224 of 2004 (MCL 600.108), I am making the following appointments to the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee:

n Judge Amy Krause of Lansing, an individual representing domestic violence provider programs for terms from today’s date to 6/13/11 and 6/13/11 to 6/13/15.

n Ms. Janette Kolodge of Lake Angelus, an individual who is an advocate for the rights of crime victims for terms from today’s date to 6/13/11 and 6/13/11 to 6/13/15.

n Judge Allen Garbrecht of Battle Creek, a circuit court judge who has presided for at least 2 years over a drug treatment court for a term from today’s date to 6/13/13.

n Ms. Nadine Issacs of Okemos, an individual who has successfully completed a drug treatment court program for a term from today’s date to 6/13/12.

n Mark A. Witte of Grand Rapids, an individual representing a substance abuse coordinating agency for terms from 2/28/11 to 6/13/11 and 6/13/11 to 6/13/15.

n Judge Michael J. Haley of Traverse City, an individual representing the Michigan Association of Drug Court Professionals, for terms from today’s date to 6/13/11 and 6/13/11 to 6/13/15.

Respectfully,

Jase Bolger

Speaker of the House

Explanation of “No” Votes

Rep. Olumba, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote pertaining to House Bill No. 4214 and protest against the passage of Senate Bill Nos. 157 and 158, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I respectfully dissent and protest the following actions, proceedings, and resolutions that transpired on the floor today - Tuesday, March 15 2011 - as it relates to HB 4214-4218 and SB 157 and 158 and the passage of these bills. I oppose the passage of these unconstitutional bills, because they are an encroachment on citizen’s basic democratic rights. There was also a motion on the floor for a roll call vote on the issue of giving these bills immediate effect, the motion was rejected by the speaker and the speaker did not ask if the house supported the motion. I would have supported the motion for a roll call vote if given the opportunity. Additionally, I would have opposed this law going into immediate effect.

State Representative

John Olumba”

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

March 11, 2011

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Treasury and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2010-038-TY (Secretary of State Filing #11-03-03) on this date at 2:29 P.M. for the Department of Treasury, entitled “Charitable Gaming”.

These rules take effect 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

March 11, 2011

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2009-021-NE (Secretary of State Filing #11-03-04) on this date at 2:31 P.M. for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, entitled “State Aid for Recreational and Snowmobile Trails and Permanent Snowmobile Trail Easements”.

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

March 11, 2011

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2009-047-LG (Secretary of State Filing #11-03-05) on this date at 2:33 P.M. for the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, entitled “Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes”.

March 11, 2011

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth and the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed Administrative Rule #2009-037-LG (Secretary of State Filing #11-03-06) on this date at 2:35 P.M. for the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, entitled “Fire Prevention”.

These rules become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Ruth Johnson

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Lipton, Barnett, Bauer, Brown, Constan, Daley, Darany, Dillon, Heise, Huuki, Knollenberg, Liss, Lori, Poleski, Segal and Slavens offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 46.

A resolution to declare March 14-18, 2011, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis can impact men and women of all ages, races, and ethnicities; and

Whereas, More than 400,000 Americans live with multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, Every hour of every day, someone in the United States is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, Approximately 18,000 Michigan residents have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown; and

Whereas, The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are unpredictable and vary from person to person; and

Whereas, There is no diagnostic laboratory test available for multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is not genetic, contagious, or directly inherited, but studies show there are genetic factors that indicate certain individuals are susceptible to the disease; and

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis symptoms occur when an immune system attack affects the myelin in nerve fibers of the central nervous system, damaging or destroying it and replacing it with scar tissue, thereby interfering with or preventing the transmission of nerve signals; and

Whereas, There is no known cure for multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, The goals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week are to invite people to join the movement to end multiple sclerosis, encourage everyone to do something to demonstrate their commitment to moving toward a world free of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have dedicated their time and talent to help promote multiple sclerosis research and programs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 14-18, 2011, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of this legislative body support the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body encourages media organizations to participate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and help educate the public about multiple sclerosis; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to combat multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks and by promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body recognizes all people in Michigan living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude to their family members and friends who are a source of love and encouragement to them, and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those so afflicted and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4231, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” (MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding section 5109.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 37 Yeas—110

Agema Gilbert Lipton Pscholka

Ananich Glardon Liss Rendon

Barnett Goike Lori Rogers

Bauer Haines Lund Rutledge

Bledsoe Hammel Lyons Santana

Bolger Haugh MacGregor Schmidt, R.

Brown Haveman MacMaster Schmidt, W.

Brunner Heise McBroom Scott

Bumstead Hobbs McCann Segal

Byrum Hooker McMillin Shaughnessy

Callton Horn Meadows Shirkey

Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Melton Slavens

Clemente Howze Moss Smiley

Constan Hughes Muxlow Somerville

Cotter Huuki Nathan Stallworth

Crawford Irwin Nesbitt Stamas

Daley Jackson O’Brien Stanley

Damrow Jacobsen Oakes Stapleton

Darany Jenkins Olson Switalski

Denby Johnson Olumba Talabi

Dillon Kandrevas Opsommer Tlaib

Durhal Knollenberg Ouimet Townsend

Farrington Kowall Outman Tyler

Forlini Kurtz Pettalia Walsh

Foster LaFontaine Poleski Womack

Franz Lane Potvin Yonker

Geiss LeBlanc Price Zorn

Genetski Lindberg

Nays—0

In The Chair: Walsh

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 53, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2155.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4111, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as amended by 2004 PA 587.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Slavens moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 21, after “691.1408.” by inserting “THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT EACH VOLUNTEER IS PROPERLY TRAINED AND SUPERVISED.”.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Slavens,

Rep. Slavens demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Slavens,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 38 Yeas—45

Ananich Durhal Lindberg Schmidt, R.

Barnett Geiss Lipton Segal

Bauer Hammel Liss Slavens

Bledsoe Haugh McCann Smiley

Brown Hobbs Meadows Stallworth

Brunner Hovey-Wright Melton Stanley

Byrum Howze Nathan Switalski

Cavanagh Irwin Oakes Talabi

Clemente Jackson Olumba Tlaib

Constan Kandrevas Rutledge Townsend

Darany LeBlanc Santana Womack

Dillon

Nays—65

Agema Haines Lund Potvin

Bolger Haveman Lyons Price

Bumstead Heise MacGregor Pscholka

Callton Hooker MacMaster Rendon

Cotter Horn McBroom Rogers

Crawford Hughes McMillin Schmidt, W.

Daley Huuki Moss Scott

Damrow Jacobsen Muxlow Shaughnessy

Denby Jenkins Nesbitt Shirkey

Farrington Johnson O’Brien Somerville

Forlini Knollenberg Olson Stamas

Foster Kowall Opsommer Stapleton

Franz Kurtz Ouimet Tyler

Genetski LaFontaine Outman Walsh

Gilbert Lane Pettalia Yonker

Glardon Lori Poleski Zorn

Goike

In The Chair: Walsh

Rep. Lindberg moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 25, after “AREAS.” by inserting “THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT UTILIZE A VOLUNTEER UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO PERFORM SERVICES THAT WERE PROVIDED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 180 DAYS BY A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Rendon moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4408, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 10, 15, 54, and 62 (MCL 421.10, 421.15, 421.54, and 421.62), section 10 as amended by 2003 PA 84, section 15 as amended by 1996 PA 498, section 54 as amended by 2002 PA 192, and section 62 as amended by 1995 PA 125.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Barnett moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 28, line 3, after “benefit” by striking out “OR INTEREST”.

2. Amend page 28, line 5, after “conscience” by inserting “AND SHALL WAIVE ANY INTEREST”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Byrum moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Stamas moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. O’Brien, Hughes and Lane introduced

House Bill No. 4446, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2010 PA 17.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Melton, Geiss and Haugh introduced

House Bill No. 4447, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12905 (MCL 333.12905), as amended by 2009 PA 188.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Rep. Somerville introduced

House Bill No. 4448, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 421.10), as amended by 2003 PA 84.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Rep. Somerville introduced

House Bill No. 4449, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 1995 PA 125.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Rep. Somerville introduced

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 54 (MCL 421.54), as amended by 2002 PA 192.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Rep. Somerville introduced

House Bill No. 4451, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 421.15), as amended by 1996 PA 498.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Reps. Yonker, Hooker, Potvin, Callton, Olson, Haveman, Jenkins, Rendon, Horn, Opsommer and O’Brien introduced

House Bill No. 4452, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2010 PA 322.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Reps. McMillin, Lund and Somerville introduced

House Bill No. 4453, entitled

A bill to prohibit governmental entities from commercially competing against the private sector; and to provide for remedies and penalties.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.

Rep. Genetski introduced

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3406q (MCL 500.3406q), as amended by 2003 PA 88.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Rep. Opsommer introduced

House Joint Resolution Q, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 9 and 10 of article IX, to provide for the disposition of certain regulatory fees for transportation purposes, to provide for certain conditions concerning public-private agreements, and to dedicate a certain percentage of sales tax revenue to road construction, maintenance, and repair.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. Kowall, Agema, Bumstead, Franz, Crawford, Huuki, MacGregor, Lori, Damrow, Callton, Heise, Olson, Haveman, Foster, Jacobsen, Scott, Pscholka, McMillin and Genetski introduced

House Joint Resolution R, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 5 of article XI to require the governor and the legislature to approve compensation increases authorized by the civil service commission before they take effect.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Moss, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4291, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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. Moss, Haveman, Agema, Genetski, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Bumstead, Cotter, Forlini, Goike, Jenkins, MacGregor, MacMaster, Poleski, Pscholka, Potvin, LeBlanc, Bauer, Dillon, Durhal, Jackson, Lindberg, Lipton and McCann

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Moss, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4407, entitled

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. Moss, Haveman, Agema, Genetski, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Bumstead, Cotter, Forlini, Goike, Jenkins, MacGregor, MacMaster, Poleski, Pscholka and Potvin

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Moss, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4445, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11m, 22a, 22b, 51a, 51c, and 74 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611m, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, and 388.1674), sections 11, 11m, 22a, and 51a as amended by 2010 PA 217 and sections 22b, 51c, and 74 as amended by 2010 PA 110.

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:

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Moss, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 140, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. Moss, Haveman, Agema, Genetski, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Bumstead, Goike, Jenkins, MacGregor, MacMaster, Poleski, Pscholka, Potvin, LeBlanc, Bauer, Dillon, Durhal, Lindberg, Lipton, McCann and Tlaib

Nays: Reps. Cotter and Forlini

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Moss, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 141, entitled

A bill to authorize the department of natural resources to accept and convey certain real property in Gladwin county; to prescribe certain conditions for the acceptance and conveyance; to provide for disposition of the revenue derived from the conveyance; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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:

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Moss, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Present: Reps. Moss, Haveman, Agema, Genetski, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Bumstead, Cotter, Forlini, Goike, Jenkins, MacGregor, MacMaster, Poleski, Pscholka, Potvin, LeBlanc, Bauer, Dillon, Durhal, Jackson, Lindberg, Lipton, McCann and Tlaib

Absent: Rep. Ananich

Excused: Rep. Ananich

Rep. Pscholka moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:50 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, March 17, at 12:00 Noon.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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