No. 97
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, December 8, 2011.
10:00 a.m.
Pursuant to rule 1.101, in the absence of the Presiding Officers, the Senate was called to order by the Secretary of the Senate.
The roll was called by the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Anderson—present Hood—excused 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—excused Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Kahn—present Smith—excused
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 Mike Carson of Union Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church of Benton Harbor offered the following invocation:
God, first, we thank You for this opportunity to come on such an auspicious day on the birthday weekend of Senator Proos and Senator Hopgood. We thank You for these men and women who are devoted and dedicated to transact their business for the great state of Michigan.
Now, God, we ask that Your Spirit would convene and prevail in this room, so that it might not only stay in this room, but it might spill out into the entire state and even beyond the state limits. Continue to bless the families represented here and, more importantly, the families of all of us because of the work done here in this Senate. We ask You for these things: for healing, for wholeness, for health, and for stability. We ask You for these things, and we all say together, amen.
The Secretary of the Senate led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, assumed the Chair.
Motions and Communications
Senators Marleau, Rocca, Emmons, Hansen, Hunter and Kahn entered the Senate Chamber.
The Secretary announced that pursuant to Rule 2.109 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following expense reports have been filed with the Secretary of the Senate for the quarter from July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011, and are available in the Secretary’s office during business hours for public inspection:
Committee Chairperson
Agriculture Senator Joe Hune
Appropriations Senator Roger Kahn
Banking and Financial Institutions Senator Darwin Booher
Economic Development Senator Mike Kowall
Education Senator Phil Pavlov
Energy and Technology Senator Mike Nofs
Families, Seniors and Human Services Senator Judy Emmons
Finance Senator Jack Brandenburg
Government Operations Senator Randy Richardville
Health Policy Senator Jim Marleau
Insurance Senator Joe Hune
Judiciary Senator Rick Jones
Local Government and Elections Senator David Robertson
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Senator Tom Casperson
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Senator Goeff Hansen
Redistricting Senator Joe Hune
Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing Senator Mark Jansen
Regulatory Reform Senator Tory Rocca
Transportation Senator Tom Casperson
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Senator John Moolenaar
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, December 7:
House Bill Nos. 4992 5189 5190 5192
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, December 7, and are available at the legislative website:
House Bill Nos. 5197 5198 5199 5200 5201 5202
Senator Gregory moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory moved that Senators Smith, Hood and Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Green and Schuitmaker be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Young, Green and Schuitmaker entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Moolenaar admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 563
House Bill No. 4582
House Bill No. 4990
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:08 a.m.
10:14 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
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, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Hildenbrand as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4582, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2008 PA 337.
House Bill No. 4990, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 520 (MCL 206.520), as amended by 2011 PA 38.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2008 PA 337.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
Senate Bill No. 563
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was announced:
House Bill No. 4298, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 2123, 2124, and 2126 (MCL 324.2123, 324.2124, and 324.2126), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 2123a.
(This bill was passed on November 9 and the motion for immediate effect postponed. See Senate Journal No. 90, p. 2548.)
The question being on the motion to give the bill immediate effect,
The motion prevailed, 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 protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 645
Senate Bill No. 723
Senate Bill No. 855
Senate Bill No. 563
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 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. 761 Yeas—35
Anderson Green Kahn Richardville
Bieda Gregory Kowall Robertson
Booher Hansen Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Walker
Caswell Hune Nofs Warren
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Whitmer
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Young
Gleason Jones Proos
Nays—0
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 723, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10301.
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. 762 Yeas—35
Anderson Green Kahn Richardville
Bieda Gregory Kowall Robertson
Booher Hansen Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Walker
Caswell Hune Nofs Warren
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Whitmer
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Young
Gleason Jones Proos
Nays—0
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Hopgood was named co‑sponsor of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 855, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 107 and 434 (MCL 208.1107 and 208.1434), section 107 as amended by 2011 PA 209 and section 434 as amended by 2010 PA 114.
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. 763 Yeas—30
Anderson Hildenbrand Meekhof Robertson
Bieda Hopgood Moolenaar Rocca
Booher Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Walker
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Warren
Gleason Jones Proos Whitmer
Gregory Kowall Richardville Young
Hansen Marleau
Nays—5
Brandenburg Caswell Green Kahn
Casperson
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2008 PA 337.
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. 764 Yeas—34
Anderson Gregory Kowall Richardville
Bieda Hansen Marleau Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Meekhof Rocca
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Schuitmaker
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Gleason Jones Proos Young
Green Kahn
Nays—1
Colbeck
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Rocca, Jones, Bieda, Kowall, Caswell, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Robertson, Warren, Schuitmaker, Jansen, Meekhof, Hildenbrand and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 874, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 501 (MCL 436.1501), as amended by 2006 PA 547.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senator Hunter introduced
Senate Bill No. 875, entitled
A bill to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of neighborhood improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; and to authorize the collection and disbursement of revenue.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
Senators Colbeck, Caswell, Green, Casperson, Moolenaar, Kahn, Pappageorge and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 876, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2004 PA 214, and by adding sections 17017 and 17517.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
House Bill No. 4992, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 560, 568, 706, and 764a (MCL 168.560, 168.568, 168.706, and 168.764a), sections 568 and 706 as amended by 1985 PA 160 and section 764a as amended by 1996 PA 207, and by adding sections 560c, 706a, and 764.
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 Local Government and Elections.
House Bill No. 5189, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the department of human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5190, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10d (MCL 460.10d), as amended by 2008 PA 286.
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.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5192, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2011 PA 103.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
Statements
Senator Hune asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hune’s statement is as follows:
I would like to have all my colleagues, staff, and other guests on the floor to recognize a special constituent of mine, Ms. Elizabeth Lane. She came to us a few months ago to be an awesome intern in our office. We absolutely have to give her a special tribute and say thank you for the diligent work she provided and one heck of a constituent helper, one heck of an intern. Hopefully, I think she has a long career and many more years that she can help the great citizens here in the great state of Michigan.
I won’t read the tribute in its entirety, but thank you to Elizabeth for her fine work. I think you have many more years of public service ahead of you. Please join me in recognizing Ms. Elizabeth Lane.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:38 a.m.
10:51 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Meekhof moved that the Committee on Redistricting be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 849, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 301 and 302 (MCL 600.301 and 600.302), section 301 as amended by 1993 PA 190 and section 302 as amended by 2001 PA 117.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 849
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Hildenbrand as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 849, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 301 and 302 (MCL 600.301 and 600.302), section 301 as amended by 1993 PA 190 and section 302 as amended by 2001 PA 117.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 849
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 849, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 301 and 302 (MCL 600.301 and 600.302), section 301 as amended by 1993 PA 190 and section 302 as amended by 2001 PA 117.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Whitmer offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, following line 15, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5161 of the 96th Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 765 Yeas—10
Anderson Gregory Rocca Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Warren Young
Gleason Hunter
Nays—24
Booher Hansen Kowall Pavlov
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Proos
Caswell Hune Meekhof Richardville
Colbeck Jansen Moolenaar Robertson
Emmons Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Green Kahn Pappageorge Walker
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—1
Casperson
In The Chair: President
Senator Meekhof moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was not adopted.
The motion prevailed.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Hunter requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 766 Yeas—10
Anderson Gregory Rocca Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Warren Young
Gleason Hunter
Nays—25
Booher Hansen Kowall Pavlov
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Proos
Casperson Hune Meekhof Richardville
Caswell Jansen Moolenaar Robertson
Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker
Emmons Kahn Pappageorge Walker
Green
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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. 767 Yeas—26
Booher Hansen Marleau Proos
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Richardville
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Robertson
Caswell Jansen Nofs Rocca
Colbeck Jones Pappageorge Schuitmaker
Emmons Kahn Pavlov Walker
Green Kowall
Nays—9
Anderson Gregory Hunter Whitmer
Bieda Hopgood Warren Young
Gleason
Excused—3
Hood Johnson Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protests
Senators Whitmer, Hunter and Gregory, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 849.
Senator Whitmer moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the amendment she offered be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Whitmer’s statement, in which Senators Hunter and Gregory concurred, is as follows:
What we have before us is a golden opportunity to make government smaller and to do something that really adheres to the philosophy of fiscal responsibility and justice. This is a great opportunity before us.
I was at the reconciliation breakfast this morning, and Senator Connie Mack spoke a lot about doing the right thing and putting our partisan differences aside. I thought it was a great message. Our Governor spoke, our Attorney General spoke, and it was a great way to start the morning. I think this really is an opportunity to make government smaller, make it more efficient, and to do a lot of the things that we promised on the campaign trail.
What I have before you is an amendment that tie-bars this court of appeals bill to another bill that cuts the court of appeals to 24 judges. This adheres with Governor Snyder’s remarks that we should have a court of appeals that is the size of 24 judges, as well as Chief Justice Robert Young’s remarks to do the same and endorsing the SCAO report.
I just have a couple quotes from the Chief Justice that I thought really shed some light on the need to do this for the state budget, but also in a manner that won’t harm our citizens who are seeking relief through our court system. Justice Young said the Supreme Court unanimously endorses these recommendations. His quote is: “The Court has historically not taken a position either way on the report’s findings, so the Court’s unanimous endorsement is recognition of the superior quality of the JRR.” He supports Governor Snyder’s recommendations. Further, as reported in MIRS, Justice Young said, “Increasing the size of government is easy. It turns out it takes political courage to reduce it. Now we need the stars in the Legislature to make this a reality.”
This is our opportunity to achieve the goals that the Governor has outlined for us and what the Supreme Court Chief Justice and the Court has unanimously endorsed as well. This represents a savings of $800,000 a year, and it says that we are not going to bend to the will of one partisan interest group, but we are going to make good decisions for the people of Michigan on policy. We should be driven by policy and doing the right thing. I ask for your support of this amendment.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 612, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3407c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker and Gleason
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 613, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 402d.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker and Gleason
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 614, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16240 and 20195.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker and Gleason
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 787, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 21313 (MCL 333.21313), as amended by 2010 PA 381.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 788, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 400.713), as amended by 2010 PA 380.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
James A. Marleau
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Marleau, Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Marleau (C), Robertson, Emmons, Hune, Jones, Schuitmaker, Warren and Gleason
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2008 PA 337.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4582, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2008 PA 337.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4990, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 520 (MCL 206.520), as amended by 2011 PA 38.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
Human Services Department - Tuesday, December 13, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:09 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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