No. 67
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Goeffrey M. Hansen.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Anderson—present Hood—present Pappageorge—present
Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Hune—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Hunter—present Richardville—present
Casperson—present Jansen—present Robertson—present
Caswell—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Kahn—present Smith—present
Gleason—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Pastor Cameron Underdown of Kensington Community Church of Troy offered the following invocation:
God, we thank You so much for bringing us here today. We thank You for bringing us back from recess safe, healthy, and refreshed. We thank You for giving us the energy to dive into what we have to dive into today—whether it is on the Senate floor or for me back home in Troy. We are so grateful even for the challenges that we are facing, the challenges that are going to make a stronger Michigan as we move through them.
Today, we also pray for guidance that we each would be touched by You to be able to make decisions that are going to make this a better Michigan, make this a better society, and help people understand their purpose. We are so grateful to You that You have given us the responsibility to be here and to do this work. God, I would pray that everyone here knows how much You believe in them and that people value the work that these people do, even when it doesn’t always seem that way; also that people believe in these Senators and that You do too.
As we move forward today with the things that we are looking at and making decisions about, we ask that we would have Your guidance and move with confidence knowing that each thing that we decide here today will change someone’s life in some way. We take that responsibility seriously, and we are excited for where You are leading us in the future. We thank You for that today. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Nofs, Hood and Kahn entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hunter moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
10:59 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Young and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, September 13:
House Bill No. 4724
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, September 13, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 7 at 2:24 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 347 at 2:26 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 348 at 2:28 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 447 at 2:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 448 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 449 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 450 at 2:36 p.m.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 535
Senate Bill No. 536
Senate Bill No. 537
Senate Bill No. 538
House Bill No. 4360
Senate Bill No. 210
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 535, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1j of chapter IX (MCL 769.1j), as amended by 2008 PA 547.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 478 Yeas—38
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 536, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending sections 1 and 5 (MCL 780.901 and 780.905), section 1 as amended by 2008 PA 396 and section 5 as amended by 2010 PA 281.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 479 Yeas—38
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Caswell asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Caswell’s statement is as follows:
I have to speak to these bills, not that I am going to oppose them, but I want to give the chamber a little bit of history because many of us were not around. In 2007, I believe it was, there was a proposal to move some money from the Crime Victim’s Rights Fund to the General Fund in order to plug a budget hole. At the time, I argued vociferously that this was simply going to deplete the fund, not have money for the crime victims who needed it, and that is where we are at today. As a result of those actions four years ago, today we are extending the individuals who have to pay into this fund so that our crime victims indeed have resources available to them to help them recover.
I would just urge us as we move forward to recognize the fact that when we do things like we did four years ago, it just delays the inevitable day of reckoning. We need to be more careful about how we pay for things and when we pay for things, and be more sensitive to that.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 537, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 18 and 18m of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18 and 712A.18m), section 18 as amended by 2004 PA 475 and section 18m as amended by 2008 PA 543.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 480 Yeas—38
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 538, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8381 (MCL 600.8381), as amended by 2003 PA 96.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 481 Yeas—38
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4360, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled “Motor carrier safety act of 1963,” by amending section 5 (MCL 480.15), as amended by 2006 PA 595.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 482 Yeas—38
Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville
Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Caswell Hune Nofs Walker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to promote safety upon highways open to the public by regulating the operation of certain vehicles; to provide consistent regulation of these areas by state agencies and local units of government; to establish the qualifications of persons necessary for the safe operation of such vehicles; to establish certain violations of shippers offering certain materials for transportation; to limit the hours of service of persons engaged in operating such vehicles; to require the keeping of records of such operations; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 210
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Hildenbrand as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 473, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11511 and 11511b (MCL 324.11511 and 324.11511b), section 11511 as amended by 2004 PA 325 and section 11511b as added by 2005 PA 236.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:10 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 485 (Public Act No. 133), being
An act to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates,” by amending section 5 (MCL 117.5), as amended by 2002 PA 201.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:18 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:12 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 486 (Public Act No. 134), being
An act to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 11d.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:20 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:14 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 487 (Public Act No. 135), being
An act to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 15b.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:22 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:52 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 488 (Public Act No. 136), being
An act to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled “An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 45.551 to 45.573) by adding section 6b.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:24 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:54 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 489 (Public Act No. 137), being
An act to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled “An act to authorize the incorporation of charter townships; to provide a municipal charter therefor; to prescribe the powers and functions thereof; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 42.1 to 42.34) by adding section 1b.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:26 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:56 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 490 (Public Act No. 138), being
An act to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 3a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:28 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 10:58 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 491 (Public Act No. 139), being
An act to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of villages and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to validate bonds issued and obligations previously incurred; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 26 (MCL 78.26), as amended by 1995 PA 211.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:30 p.m.)
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 492 (Public Act No. 140), being
An act to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the government of certain villages; to define their powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by villages subject to this act; to define the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to define the application of this act and provide for its amendment by villages subject to this act; to validate prior amendments and certain prior actions taken and bonds issued by villages subject to this act; to provide for the disincorporation of villages; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 1d to chapter I.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 13, 2011, at 3:32 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
September 9, 2011
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Truck Safety Commission
Robert W. Ramels of W8085 Collins Road, Iron Mountain, Michigan 49801, county of Dickinson, representing the general public, succeeding Timothy R. Kaltenbach, is appointed for a term expiring August 4, 2013.
September 12, 2011
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Fire Safety Board
Richard W. Miller of 130 Robindale Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48128, county of Wayne, representing fire departments in the Lower Peninsula, succeeding Charles J. Pritchett, is appointed for a term expiring July, 15, 2015.
Ralph J. Hodek of 41927 Half Moon Beach Drive, Chassell, Michigan 49916, county of Houghton, representing professional engineers, succeeding Earl C. Howard, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2015.
John E. Enkemann, Jr., of 19517 Cardene Way, Northville, Michigan 48167, county of Wayne, representing architects, succeeding Jacqueline S. Hoist, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2015.
Leslie D. Rodwell of 934 McPherson Street, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, representing fire departments in the Lower Peninsula, succeeding James A. Dundas, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2015.
Kassandra L. Renneberg of 6707 Lumberjack Road, Riverdale, Michigan 48877, county of Gratiot, representing individuals who own a place of public assemblage, succeeding Gerald B. Smith, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2015.
Donald B. Hicks of 11116 Wilkinson Road, Freeland, Michigan 48623, county of Saginaw, representing chemical manufacturing industries, is appointed for a term expiring July 15, 2012.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 213, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 7405, 17708, 17751, and 17763 (MCL 333.7405, 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17763), sections 7405, 17708, and 17763 as amended by 2009 PA 150 and section 17751 as amended by 2006 PA 672.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 34
Senate Resolution No. 67
The motion prevailed.
Senator Jones offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 75.
A resolution to observe September 2011 as National Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Behavioral health is an essential part of health and one’s overall wellness. People can and do recover from substance use and mental disorders; and
Whereas, All people have the fundamental and inherent value to be accepted and treated with respect, human dignity, and worth; and
Whereas, Individuals should have access to fully participate in community life, including economic advancement and prosperity; fair and decent housing; quality education; and positive opportunities to benefit from and contribute to material, cultural, and social progress; and
Whereas, It is critical to educate our policymakers, friends and family, health care providers, and businesses. Substance use and mental disorders are treatable, and people should seek assistance for these conditions with the same urgency as they would any other health condition; and
Whereas, Substance use and mental disorders are serious public health problems. In 2009, 4.3 million people received treatment for a substance use disorder and 30.2 million people for a mental health problems, according to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. We must continue to reach the millions more who need help; and
Whereas, To help more people achieve long-term recovery and learn how recovery positively benefits the nation’s overall well-being, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Recovery Network, Inc., and its Recovery Month Coalition invite all residents of Michigan to participate in National Recovery Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body observe September 2011 as National Recovery Month. We call upon the residents of Michigan to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
Pursuant to rule 3.204, the resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Caswell, Hansen, Marleau, Pappageorge and Proos were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Kahn, Brandenburg, Proos and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 645, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 69.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Hopgood, Anderson, Pappageorge, Warren and Kowall introduced
Senate Bill No. 646, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 11123 (MCL 324.11123), as amended by 2010 PA 357.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
House Bill No. 4724, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14l.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.
Statements
Senators Whitmer and Johnson asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed
Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to commend Governor Snyder for raising the issue of our children’s health as part of the special message he is going to deliver today. You heard that right. I’m rising to commend Governor Snyder for talking about children’s health in Michigan. There is no question that the health and well-being of our kids is something that we must, as a state, do everything we can do to support and improve. While I certainly understand and can appreciate the Governor’s push to fight childhood obesity, I urge him to think even more broadly than that. Let’s challenge ourselves to truly support our children by passing legislation that would benefit the lives of children and parents throughout Michigan.
We can work together to provide coverage for children with autism, giving them a tremendous step forward in getting the proper treatment and care that is critical to helping an alarming number of our kids be successful in school and beyond. We can pass anti-bullying legislation that provides all of our students with the protections that they need to combat this growing crisis in our schools. Bullying leads to depression, dropouts, and even worse, and it’s time Michigan gives our students the help they need by passing enumerated anti-bullying legislation.
We can also give our schools the funding they need to provide the programs that help our children address any special needs before, during, and after school. We are seeing more and more schools eliminate those critical programs as a result of the cuts that have been forced upon them by this chamber. It’s time we recognize the importance of funding these programs that play an important role in the health and well-being of our kids.
I applaud the Governor for raising the issue today, but I ask him to take it a step further and support what will truly be necessary to improve the lives of our kids in Michigan.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise today to begin voicing not my concerns, but the concerns of Michigan citizens about the draconian restraints on our Family Independence Program set to take effect this October 1. To begin collecting real-life accounts of what October 1 will mean to regular folks—not Lansing politicians, but average Michiganders working diligently to get by—we launched the MI Neighbors website, www.mineighbors.com , where people can publicly post or confidentially submit their stories.
One of my constituents from the city of Hamtramck wrote the following: “This is going to be devastating to some areas. No jobs, no chance, now they are taking away any hope. I’m sure the Governor will make sure there is funding for prisons, just in case someone desperate to take care of their children turns to crime. What are people supposed to do? You can’t win if the game is rigged against you!” That comes directly from a citizen who works with seniors and low-income individuals every day.
What do you do when the game is rigged against you? In sports, we count on referees to call penalties or fouls. But what happens in life when the so-called referees don’t care about your well-being or doing what is fair? What happens when the people in charge of our government believe government should cease to exist?
The decision to cut off more than 12,000 families from assistance they rely on just to get by was, in fact, irresponsible. Nine months ago, this administration said job one is jobs. Well, Michigan citizens are still waiting to see the first job. At the end of this month, districts will lose the last lifeline they have been using during this great recession. What are they supposed to do then?
Committee Reports
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Proos, Jones, Schuitmaker, Walker, Hopgood, Bieda and Young
Excused: Senator Marleau
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules - Thursday, September 15, 9:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-5773)
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Human Services Department - Thursday, September 29, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Human Services Department; Families, Seniors and Human Services; House Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee; and House Families, Children, and Seniors - Thursdays, September 22 and October 6, 8:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, September 15, 8:00 a.m., Room 519, South Tower, House Office Building; and Tuesday, September 20, 8:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Families, Seniors and Human Services; Human Services Department Appropriations Subcommittee; House Families, Children, and Seniors; and House Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursdays, September 22 and October 6, 8:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5312)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, September 15, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, September 22, 9:00 a.m., Room S-324, Capitol Building (373‑2768)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, September 27, 9:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:31 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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