No. 16
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
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 Shayne Looper of Lockwood Community Church of Coldwater offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, You have appointed those who govern as Your servants for the common good, and so we ask You to grant the men and women in this chamber Your wisdom and grace. Free them from the service of self alone, in the name of Your Son, who did not serve himself but gave himself for us all.
Lord, seed this chamber with fresh ideas that will grow into wise plans that will bless us all. Deepen their love for their families, their concern for their constituents, and their respect for their colleagues. And, Heavenly Father, while they labor long hours here, please keep their families at home safe and well.
Open their hearts to the influence of Your Spirit and their minds to the guidance of Your word. Lead them not into temptation, but deliver them from evil; for Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Hood and Smith entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Richardville and Brandenburg be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Bieda moved that Senators Hunter, Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guest admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 16:
House Bill Nos. 4601 4641
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, February 16, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 968 969 970 971
House Bill Nos. 5401 5402 5403 5404
The Secretary announced that the following official bills and joint resolutions were printed on Friday, February 17, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 972 973 974 975
House Bill Nos. 5405 5406 5407 5408 5409 5410 5411 5412 5413
House Joint Resolutions PP QQ
Messages from the Governor
Senators Brandenburg and Richardville entered the Senate Chamber.
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
February 9, 2012
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Lake Superior State University Board of Control
Rodney M. Nelson of N. 855 Gros Cap Road, Michigan 49781, county of Mackinac, succeeding W.W. Frenchie LaJoie, is appointed for a term expiring January 27, 2020.
Ann E. Parker of 5858 Printemp Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding Cindy N. Dingell, is appointed for a term expiring January 27, 2020.
February 10, 2012
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
Thomas L. Minter of 2161 Arundel Place, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, filling a vacancy, is appointed for a term expiring April 30, 2012.
February 15, 2012
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Committee on Juvenile Justice
Dorene S. Allen of 1003 Knollwood Court, Midland, Michigan 48641, county of Midland, representing law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Committee on Juvenile Justice
Dorene S. Allen of 1003 Knollwood Court, Midland, Michigan 48641, county of Midland, representing law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Sandra K. Metcalf of 17154 Lincoln Street, Grand Haven, Michigan 48417, county of Ottawa, representing law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Jeffrey R. Fink of 7662 Hunters Ridge, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, county of Kalamazoo, representing law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Larissa N. Niec of 121 N. Fancher Avenue, Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, representing persons with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, child abuse and neglect, and youth violence, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Barbara M. Donaldson of 410 5th Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, representing representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Edward P. Roth of 40162 Spitz Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, county of Macomb, representing representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services mental health, education, special education, recreation, and youth service, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Amanda L. Good of 16159 Rosemont, Detroit, Michigan 48219, county of Wayne, representing representatives of private non-profit organizations, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Kenyatta A. Stephens of 34369 Ramble Hills Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, representing volunteers who work with delinquents or potential delinquents, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
John W. Broad of 194 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing persons with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Richard D. Wood of 8330 Hamburg Road, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, representing youth workers involved with programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including programs providing organized recreation activities, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Brandon M. Shire of 1109 Glendale Street, Midland, Michigan 48640, county of Midland, representing persons who have been, or are currently, involved in a juvenile justice program, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Melissa S. Baldwin of 3917 E. Stage Road, Ionia, Michigan 48846, county of Ionia, representing persons who have been, or are currently, involved in a juvenile justice program, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Kari Kusmierz of 7426 N. Canal Road, Lansing, Michigan 48913, county of Eaton, representing law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, which may include state or local police, the local sheriff’s department, juvenile and family court judges, prosecutors, counsel for children and youth, and probation workers, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Lawrence E. Emig of 436 W. Osceola Avenue, Reed City, Michigan 49667, county of Osceola, representing locally elected officials in general purpose local government, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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:
House Bill No. 5011
House Bill No. 4754
House Bill No. 4589
Senate Bill No. 683
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5011, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 2a (MCL 125.1502a), as added by 1999 PA 245, and by adding section 9.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Warren offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 3, line 10, after “338.2313.” by striking out the balance of the subdivision.
2. Amend page 7, line 20, after “SEC. 9.” by inserting “(1) SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (2),”.
3. Amend page 8, following line 24, by inserting:
“(2) A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT MAKE A DETERMINATION OR TAKE OFFICIAL ACTION UNDER SUBSECTION (1)(E), (F), (H), OR (I) UNLESS THE DETERMINATION OR ACTION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY A BUILDING OFFICIAL.”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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. 86 Yeas—27
Bieda Green Kowall Proos
Booher Hansen Marleau Richardville
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Meekhof Robertson
Casperson Hune Moolenaar Rocca
Caswell Jansen Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones Pappageorge Walker
Emmons Kahn Pavlov
Nays—9
Anderson Hood Johnson Warren
Gleason Hopgood Smith Whitmer
Gregory
Excused—2
Hunter Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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 create a construction code commission and prescribe its functions; to authorize the director to promulgate rules with recommendations from each affected board relating to the construction, alteration, demolition, occupancy, and use of buildings and structures; to prescribe energy conservation standards for the construction of certain buildings; to provide for statewide approval of premanufactured units; to provide for the testing of new devices, materials, and techniques for the construction of buildings and structures; to define the classes of buildings and structures affected by the act; to provide for administration and enforcement of the act; to create a state construction code fund; to prohibit certain conduct; to establish penalties, remedies, and sanctions for violations of the act; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide an appropriation,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4754, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending section 10 (MCL 474.60), as amended by 2011 PA 29.
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. 87 Yeas—36
Anderson Green Jones Proos
Bieda Gregory Kahn Richardville
Booher Hansen Kowall Robertson
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Casperson Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caswell Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Colbeck Hune Nofs Walker
Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Gleason Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hunter Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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 improve and maintain transportation services in this state; to provide for the acquisition and use of funds; to provide for the acquisition of certain railroad facilities and certain property; to provide for the disposition and use of facilities and property acquired under this act; to provide for financial assistance to certain private transportation services; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to provide for the transfer of certain funds; to provide for the creation of certain funds; and to provide for appropriations,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4589, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 2a (MCL 691.1401, 691.1402, and 691.1402a), section 1 as amended by 2001 PA 131 and section 2 as amended and section 2a as added by 1999 PA 205.
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. 88 Yeas—36
Anderson Green Jones Proos
Bieda Gregory Kahn Richardville
Booher Hansen Kowall Robertson
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Casperson Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caswell Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Colbeck Hune Nofs Walker
Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Gleason Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hunter Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
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 title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 683, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. 89 Yeas—36
Anderson Green Jones Proos
Bieda Gregory Kahn Richardville
Booher Hansen Kowall Robertson
Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Casperson Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Caswell Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Colbeck Hune Nofs Walker
Emmons Jansen Pappageorge Warren
Gleason Johnson Pavlov Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Hunter Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, assumed the Chair.
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 Robertson 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:
House Bill No. 4578, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 11715 (MCL 324.11715), as amended by 2004 PA 381.
The bill was 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:
House Bill No. 4994, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by repealing section 3111 (MCL 324.3111).
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.
During the Committee of the Whole, Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
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.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 119
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senator Kowall offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 119.
A resolution to commend Andover High School and Daniel Baum for promoting democracy through the inauguration of Democracy Week at Andover High School.
Whereas, Democracy is a founding principle of this nation in which we live, and political equality is respected by all; and
Whereas, It is important for today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders to become active and involved in political affairs; and
Whereas, Andover High School and Daniel Baum seek to engage and inform the youth of the community and inspire others into political activism; and
Whereas, As citizens of the United States and beneficiaries of democracy, we understand the importance of informing the youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commend Andover High School and Daniel Baum for implementing Democracy Week at Andover High School to foster political involvement in today’s youth; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Andover High School, whose efforts to engage and inform tomorrow’s leaders about political affairs through inaugurating Democracy Week seek to remind us of the importance of government for the people and by the people.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Green and Proos were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senate Resolution No. 97.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to ensure that amounts credited to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund are used solely for the dredging, infrastructure, operation, and maintenance of federally-authorized ports.
The question being on the adoption of the following committee substitute:
Substitute (S-1).
The substitute was adopted.
The resolution as substituted was adopted.
Senators Hansen, Marleau, Moolenaar, Green, Rocca, Jansen, Kowall, Pavlov, Hildenbrand, Booher, Walker, Kahn, Meekhof, Emmons, Jones, Colbeck, Richardville, Casperson, Pappageorge and Proos offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 120.
A resolution to affirm the rights of the citizens of the state of Michigan to make their own health care decisions, express support for an interstate health care compact, and memorialize Congress to ratify an interstate compact.
Whereas, The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people”; and
Whereas, The Ninth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides: “The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people”; and
Whereas, The separation of powers, both between the branches of the federal government and between federal and state authority, is essential to the preservation of individual liberty; and
Whereas, The Constitution creates a federal government of limited and enumerated powers and reserves to the states or to the people those powers not granted to the federal government; and
Whereas, States seeking to protect their citizens’ individual liberty and personal control over health care decisions believe the best method to achieve these ends is by vesting regulatory authority over health care in the states through an interstate compact; and
Whereas, By acting in concert through an interstate compact, the member states express and inspire confidence in their ability to collectively meet the health care needs of their citizens; and
Whereas, Passage of Senate Bill No. 973 shows support for an interstate health care compact by the Senate of the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we affirm the rights of the citizens of the state of Michigan to make their own health care decisions, express support for an interstate health care compact, and memorialize Congress to ratify an interstate compact; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Brandenburg and Caswell were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hunter entered the Senate Chamber.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding chapter 30.
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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4641, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.772), as amended by 2010 PA 9.
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 Economic Development.
Statements
Senator Whitmer asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:
You know, we spent a great deal of time last week talking about elections. I would just like to remind some of my colleagues that the statewide primary election for the Republican presidential selection in Michigan is one week from today—as if we could all forget—yes, that Republican primary election. The completely unnecessary one that is going to cost Michigan taxpayers $10 million. The one that those of us on this side of the aisle tried to tell you could and should be done through a caucus instead so that Michigan taxpayers would not have to foot the bill. Not only didn’t you listen, but you went so far as to play games with the primary to window-dress your taxpayer-funded $10 million closed Republican primary by including an unchallenged President Obama on it, even though the Democratic Party made it perfectly clear that that action was unnecessary, unwanted, and unhelpful, due to the fact that every other party is selecting their nominees through privately-paid-for caucuses.
It was disappointing that you would not agree to save taxpayers $10 million this year by paying for your own presidential nomination process, but it was simply ridiculous that you would go so far as to fabricate a Democratic primary to hide your actions behind some phony bipartisan election.
In the end, the voters will see your actions for what they were—games. And since you chose to play games with Michigan elections, don’t be surprised if voters choose to play games with your phony primary as well.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of nine-month-old murder victim Delric Waymon Miller IV.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Resolution No. 85.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to ensure that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are regulated in a manner that parallels the regulations governing other financial institutions
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 76 of 2011, p. 2303.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Hunter and Smith
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Resolution No. 105.
A resolution to memorialize Congress and the U.S. Department of Treasury to restore the option of purchasing U.S. savings bonds in paper form at any time.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 100 of 2011, p. 2879.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Hunter and Smith
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Bill No. 908, entitled
A bill to amend 2009 PA 75, entitled “Mortgage loan originator licensing act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 493.133 and 493.135), section 3 as amended by 2010 PA 356.
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.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Hunter and Smith
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1:34 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Hunter and Smith
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 601, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending the title and sections 11 and 18 (MCL 432.11 and 432.18), the title as amended by 1996 PA 95 and sections 11 and 18 as amended by 2004 PA 383, and by adding section 45.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 713, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled “An act to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 445.402 and 445.403), section 2 as amended by 2008 PA 432 and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 675.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov and Johnson
Excused: Senator Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof, Casperson, Moolenaar, Gleason and Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Jansen (C), Proos and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Community Health submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Moolenaar (C), Caswell, Booher and Gregory
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Colbeck (C) and Pappageorge
Excused: Senator Gregory
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, February 22, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Community Health Department - Thursdays, March 1, March 8 and March 15, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
General Government - Tuesdays, February 28, March 6, March 13, March 20, and March 27, 2:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services Department - Tuesdays, February 28, 3:30 p.m.; March 6 and March 27, 2:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, February 22 and February 29, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department - Thursday, February 23, 1:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs, House State Police Appropriations Subcommittee and House Military and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 23, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Thursday, March 1, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (CANCELED); Thursday, March 8, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation - Wednesday, February 22, 3:00 p.m. or later immediately following Appropriations Committee meeting, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, February 23, 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5324)
Economic Development - Wednesday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Finance - Wednesday, February 22, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, February 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:34 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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