No. 27
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Abed—present Genetski—present Lauwers—present Roberts—present
Ananich—present Glardon—present LaVoy—present Robinson—present
Banks—present Goike—present Leonard—present Rogers—present
Barnett—present Graves—present Lipton—present Rutledge—present
Bolger—present Greimel—present Lori—present Santana—present
Brinks—present Haines—present Lund—present Schmidt—present
Brown—present Haugh—present Lyons—present Schor—present
Brunner—present Haveman—present MacGregor—present Segal—present
Bumstead—present Heise—present MacMaster—present Shirkey—present
Callton—present Hobbs—present McBroom—present Singh—present
Cavanagh—present Hooker—present McCann—present Slavens—present
Clemente—present Hovey-Wright—present McCready—present Smiley—present
Cochran—present Howrylak—present McMillin—present Somerville—present
Cotter—present Irwin—present Muxlow—present Stallworth—present
Crawford—present Jacobsen—present Nathan—present Stamas—present
Daley—present Jenkins—present Nesbitt—present Stanley—present
Darany—present Johnson—present O’Brien—present Switalski—present
Denby—present Kandrevas—present Oakes—present Talabi—present
Dianda—present Kelly—present Olumba—present Tlaib—present
Dillon—present Kesto—present Outman—present Townsend—present
Driskell—present Kivela—present Pagel—present VerHeulen—present
Durhal—present Knezek—present Pettalia—present Victory—present
Faris—present Kosowski—present Poleski—present Walsh—present
Farrington—present Kowall—present Potvin—present Yanez—present
Forlini—present Kurtz—present Price—present Yonker—present
Foster—present LaFontaine—present Pscholka—present Zemke—present
Franz—present Lamonte—present Rendon—present Zorn—present
Geiss—present Lane—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Martin Howrylak, from the 41st District, offered the following invocation:
“God of justice and mercy, thank You for the gift of life, and the opportunity to serve the people of our state. Help us to act with character and conviction; help us to listen with understanding and good will; help us to speak with charity and restraint. Give us a spirit of service. Remind us that we are stewards of Your authority. Guide us to be the leaders Your people need. Help us see the humanity and dignity of those who disagree with us, and to treat all persons, no matter how weak or poor, with the reverence Your creation deserves. And finally Father, renew us with the strength of Your presence and the joy of helping to build a community worthy of the human person. We ask this as Your sons and daughters, confident in Your goodness and love. Amen.”
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Roberts, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Durhal, Geiss, Howrylak, Slavens, Talabi and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 65.
A resolution to declare March 2013 as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Multiple system atrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body; and
Whereas, Multiple system atrophy is caused by degeneration or atrophy of nerve cells in a part of the brain, which can result in problems with movement, balance, and autonomic functions of the body; and
Whereas, The symptoms of this rapidly advancing disease can occur in any combination, from loss of balance and coordination, fainting due to low blood pressure, swallowing difficulties, breathing problems, and rigidity and tremors similar to Parkinson’s Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); and
Whereas, Multiple system atrophy generally affects middle-aged men and women and advances rapidly with the progressive loss of motor skills and eventually confinement to bed and death; and
Whereas, Recent research suggests that five per 100,000 people are affected by the disease; and
Whereas, People rarely live past 15 years with multiple system atrophy; and
Whereas, There is no remission from multiple system atrophy and currently no cure; and
Whereas, The current lack of awareness of multiple system atrophy leads to misdiagnosis and mistreatment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2013 as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge increased public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Townsend, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Denby, Durhal, Geiss, Roberts, Slavens, Talabi and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 66.
A resolution to declare April 2013 as Multiple Birth Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc., Twins Magazine and the Fetal Hope Foundation have joined with local organizations to establish and celebrate April 2013 as the 5th Annual National Multiple Birth Awareness Month; and
Whereas, Multiple births have been on the rise over the past decades. The number of live births in twin deliveries rose 70 percent between 1980 and 2004 and since has remained fairly stable. In the 1980’s and 90’s, twin birth rates rose 80 percent for women in their thirties and 190 percent for mothers aged 40 and over. Since the mid-2000’s that rate has leveled off. In 2010, there were 132,562 twin births, 5,503 triplets, 313 quadruplets and 37 higher order multiples born nationwide; and
Whereas, With the increase in multiple births, there is an increased risk for the mothers and babies. Nationally, one out of every 8 twins and one out of every 3 triplets are born very preterm, compared with fewer than 2 out of every 100 single births. Death during infancy is 8 times more common for multiples than singletons; and
Whereas, This month will be used to spread awareness about the issues that families of multiple births face, including; what to know when expecting multiples Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndromes and other fetal issues directly affecting multiple birth pregnancies, premature births and low birth weights, multiples with special needs, the exceptional physical and bonding demands placed on parents, and the separation of multiples in classrooms; and
Whereas, There are many local support groups for parents of multiples. The Michigan Organization of Mothers of Twins Club was founded in 1964 and has many local clubs throughout the state for parents or expectant parents to get involved. Many of these clubs are planning events throughout their communities during this month to celebrate their families, increase participation, and help out other families in need; and
Whereas, By raising awareness of multiple births, this month also encourages parents of multiples or who are expecting multiples to seek out the resources and support found with local mothers of twins clubs, through their prenatal care provider, pediatrician, local hospital, the Michigan Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, or friends and family. These clubs are established to serve parents or guardians of multiple birth children through education, research and networking: and
Whereas, We join with the many parents of multiples to celebrate the joys and challenges they face in raising their twins, triplets or more and support efforts to educate our communities about the needs and challenges of multiple birth children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative declare April 2013 as Multiple Birth Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Lyons, Foster, Nesbitt, Cotter, Knezek, Schor, Walsh, Barnett, Brown, Crawford, Darany, Denby, Durhal, Geiss, Heise, Howrylak, O’Brien, Poleski, Roberts, Slavens, Talabi and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 67.
A resolution to declare March 2013 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives are dedicated to providing a quality education to all the children in Michigan; and
Whereas, The citizens of Michigan recognize reading is fundamental to children’s education; and
Whereas, Research shows that children who read regularly, especially with adults, have greater success in schools; and
Whereas, Reading is essential to everyday life, both inside and outside of the classroom. Reading opens doors and allows children to explore the entire world and beyond. Reading is also a cornerstone to building productive contributing citizens; and
Whereas, We recognize and promote the importance of community and parental involvement in every child’s success in school; and
Whereas, We are committed to making Michigan’s children and America’s children the best readers in the world; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2013 as Reading Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. McMillin, Barnett, Brown, Denby, Durhal, Geiss, Heise, Howrylak, O’Brien, Roberts and Talabi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 68.
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to an attorney for individuals accused of a crime.
Whereas, In that decision, the Supreme Court said “in our adversary system of criminal justice, any person hauled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him”; and
Whereas, Section 20 of Article I of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 guarantees that the accused shall have the right to the assistance of counsel for his or her defense; and
Whereas, The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee indigent criminal defendants the right to counsel in all critical stages of a prosecution where the prosecution may result in the actual deprivation of the defendant’s liberty, unless such right is voluntarily and intelligently waived, and these amendments also guarantee defendants in criminal prosecutions the right to effective assistance of counsel; and
Whereas, A strong indigent defense system ensures that those who are guilty are convicted, the innocent are protected, and our communities are kept safe; and
Whereas, Residents throughout the state agree that Michigan’s current system needs to be strengthened; and
Whereas, The Indigent Defense Advisory Commission was created in 2011 and concluded its work in 2012. This Commission developed recommendations to help improve Michigan’s public defense system and forwarded its recommendations to the Legislature for its consideration; and
Whereas, The 50th anniversary resonates today as the legislature works to create new standards for indigent defense to ensure that the rights of the accused are protected in Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to an attorney for individuals accused of a crime; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge the need for continued work on reforming Michigan’s indigent defense system.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. McMillin moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 68.
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to an attorney for individuals accused of a crime.
Whereas, In that decision, issued on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court said “in our adversary system of criminal justice, any person hauled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provided for him”; and
Whereas, Section 20 of Article I of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 guarantees that the accused shall have the right to the assistance of counsel for his or her defense; and
Whereas, The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution guarantee indigent criminal defendants the right to counsel in all critical stages of a prosecution where the prosecution may result in the actual deprivation of the defendant’s liberty, unless such right is voluntarily and intelligently waived, and these amendments also guarantee defendants in criminal prosecutions the right to effective assistance of counsel; and
Whereas, A strong indigent defense system ensures that those who are guilty are convicted, the innocent are protected, and our communities are kept safe; and
Whereas, Residents throughout the state agree that Michigan’s current system needs to be strengthened; and
Whereas, The Indigent Defense Advisory Commission was created in 2011 and concluded its work in 2012. This Commission developed recommendations to help improve Michigan’s public defense system and forwarded its recommendations to the Legislature for its consideration; and
Whereas, The 50th anniversary resonates today as the legislature works to create new standards for indigent defense to ensure that the rights of the accused are protected in Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to an attorney for individuals accused of a crime.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Irwin, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Durhal, Geiss, Howrylak, Poleski, Roberts, Slavens, Talabi and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 69.
A resolution to declare April 7-13, 2013, as Barbershop Harmony Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA), known now as The Barbershop Harmony Society, was officially organized April 11, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and
Whereas, What began as a small group has steadily blossomed into the world’s largest all-male singing organization, an international organization of men from all stations of life; and
Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society is dedicated to the spread of harmony for the enjoyment of all people of the world through organizing and encouraging close-harmony singing groups; and
Whereas, The Barbershop Harmony Society encourages harmony amongst all people of the world through the universal language of music and has actively preserved and presented a distinct style of vocal music that originated in North America. The group is dedicated to sustaining and preserving the American tradition of the barbershop quartet and promotes musical education through music scholarships, charitable foundations, and other means; and
Whereas, Barbershoppers are engaged in laudable civic service and enrichment of our cultural life through the fostering of traditional values in entertainment and community endeavors; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 7-13, 2013, as Barbershop Harmony Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Irwin, McMillin, Darany, Geiss, Howrylak, Talabi and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 70.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from conducting stops and searches without probable cause outside the immediate vicinity of the border or its functional equivalent and that limits the scope of inquiries to border security purposes.
Whereas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) asserts the authority to set up checkpoints and to conduct stops and searches without probable cause in border areas. Under federal law, the extended border area includes areas within a 100-mile distance of any external boundary of the United States; and
Whereas, The entire state of Michigan is located within the extended border area over which CBP asserts its powers. As a result, residents of Michigan are subject, at any time, to being stopped, questioned, or searched by CBP, anywhere in the state, without a warrant or probable cause; and
Whereas, The CBP has not confined the scope of the inquiries they conduct to matters relating to border security, instead conducting broad interviews and searches, including searching expressive materials and the contents of electronic devices; and
Whereas, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures. The application of extraordinary border security powers in areas far inland from the border and the failure to limit those powers to border security purposes are clear violations of Americans’ constitutional rights and the freedoms upon which this country was founded; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that prohibits U.S. Customs and Border Protection from conducting stops and searches without probable cause outside the immediate vicinity of the border or its functional equivalent and that limits the scope of inquiries conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to border security purposes, such as immigration control, customs enforcement, and the interdiction of prohibited imports; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore O’Brien to the Chair.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4069, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 51102, 51103, 51108, 51113, and 51115 (MCL 324.51102, 324.51103, 324.51108, 324.51113, and 324.51115), sections 51102 and 51115 as added by 1995 PA 57, sections 51103 and 51113 as amended by 2006 PA 383, and section 51108 as amended by 2012 PA 248.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 36 Yeas—98
Abed Glardon Lauwers Price
Ananich Goike LaVoy Pscholka
Barnett Graves Leonard Rendon
Bolger Greimel Lipton Rogers
Brinks Haines Lori Rutledge
Brown Haugh Lund Schmidt
Brunner Haveman Lyons Schor
Bumstead Heise MacGregor Segal
Callton Hobbs MacMaster Shirkey
Cavanagh Hooker McBroom Singh
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCann Slavens
Cotter Howrylak McCready Smiley
Crawford Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Daley Jenkins Muxlow Stamas
Darany Johnson Nathan Stanley
Denby Kelly Nesbitt Talabi
Dianda Kesto O’Brien Townsend
Dillon Kivela Oakes VerHeulen
Driskell Knezek Olumba Victory
Faris Kosowski Outman Walsh
Farrington Kowall Pagel Yanez
Forlini Kurtz Pettalia Yonker
Foster LaFontaine Poleski Zemke
Franz Lamonte Potvin Zorn
Genetski Lane
Nays—12
Banks Geiss Roberts Stallworth
Clemente Irwin Robinson Switalski
Durhal Kandrevas Santana Tlaib
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4243, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 379, entitled “Qualified forest property recapture tax act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 211.1032 and 211.1034).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 37 Yeas—95
Abed Genetski Lane Potvin
Ananich Glardon Lauwers Price
Barnett Goike LaVoy Pscholka
Bolger Graves Leonard Rendon
Brinks Greimel Lipton Rogers
Brown Haines Lori Rutledge
Brunner Haugh Lund Schmidt
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Segal
Callton Heise MacGregor Shirkey
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Singh
Cochran Hooker McBroom Slavens
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Smiley
Crawford Howrylak McCready Somerville
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stamas
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Stanley
Denby Johnson Nathan Townsend
Dianda Kelly Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto O’Brien Victory
Driskell Kivela Oakes Walsh
Faris Kosowski Olumba Yanez
Farrington Kowall Outman Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Pagel Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Pettalia Zorn
Franz Lamonte Poleski
Nays—15
Banks Irwin Robinson Switalski
Clemente Kandrevas Santana Talabi
Durhal Knezek Schor Tlaib
Geiss Roberts Stallworth
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4244, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2012 PA 47.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 38 Yeas—95
Abed Genetski Lane Price
Ananich Glardon Lauwers Pscholka
Barnett Goike LaVoy Rendon
Bolger Graves Leonard Rogers
Brinks Greimel Lipton Rutledge
Brown Haines Lori Schmidt
Brunner Haugh Lund Segal
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Shirkey
Callton Heise MacGregor Singh
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Slavens
Cochran Hooker McBroom Smiley
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Somerville
Crawford Howrylak McCready Stamas
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stanley
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Talabi
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Townsend
Dianda Kelly O’Brien VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto Oakes Victory
Driskell Kivela Olumba Walsh
Faris Kosowski Outman Yanez
Farrington Kowall Pagel Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Pettalia Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Poleski Zorn
Franz Lamonte Potvin
Nays—15
Banks Irwin Roberts Stallworth
Clemente Kandrevas Robinson Switalski
Durhal Knezek Santana Tlaib
Geiss Nathan Schor
In The Chair: O’Brien
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Stamas moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2012 PA 497.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4320, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as added by 2006 PA 378.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 39 Yeas—94
Abed Genetski Lane Potvin
Ananich Glardon Lauwers Price
Barnett Goike LaVoy Pscholka
Bolger Graves Leonard Rendon
Brinks Greimel Lipton Rogers
Brown Haines Lori Rutledge
Brunner Haugh Lund Schmidt
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Segal
Callton Heise MacGregor Shirkey
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Singh
Cochran Hooker McBroom Slavens
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Smiley
Crawford Howrylak McCready Stamas
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stanley
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Talabi
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Townsend
Dianda Kelly O’Brien VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto Oakes Victory
Driskell Kivela Olumba Walsh
Faris Kosowski Outman Yanez
Farrington Kowall Pagel Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Pettalia Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Poleski Zorn
Franz Lamonte
Nays—16
Banks Irwin Roberts Somerville
Clemente Kandrevas Robinson Stallworth
Durhal Knezek Santana Switalski
Geiss Nathan Schor Tlaib
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4321, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 379, entitled “Qualified forest property recapture tax act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 211.1035).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 40 Yeas—95
Abed Genetski Lane Price
Ananich Glardon Lauwers Pscholka
Barnett Goike LaVoy Rendon
Bolger Graves Leonard Rogers
Brinks Greimel Lipton Rutledge
Brown Haines Lori Schmidt
Brunner Haugh Lund Segal
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Shirkey
Callton Heise MacGregor Singh
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Slavens
Cochran Hooker McBroom Smiley
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Somerville
Crawford Howrylak McCready Stamas
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stanley
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Talabi
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Townsend
Dianda Kelly O’Brien VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto Oakes Victory
Driskell Kivela Olumba Walsh
Faris Kosowski Outman Yanez
Farrington Kowall Pagel Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Pettalia Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Poleski Zorn
Franz Lamonte Potvin
Nays—15
Banks Irwin Roberts Stallworth
Clemente Kandrevas Robinson Switalski
Durhal Knezek Santana Tlaib
Geiss Nathan Schor
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4322, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7dd (MCL 211.7dd), as amended by 2012 PA 324.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 41 Yeas—93
Abed Glardon Lane Potvin
Barnett Goike Lauwers Price
Bolger Graves LaVoy Pscholka
Brinks Greimel Leonard Rendon
Brown Haines Lipton Rogers
Brunner Haugh Lori Rutledge
Bumstead Haveman Lund Schmidt
Callton Heise Lyons Segal
Cavanagh Hobbs MacGregor Shirkey
Cochran Hooker MacMaster Singh
Cotter Hovey-Wright McBroom Slavens
Crawford Howrylak McCann Smiley
Daley Jacobsen McCready Somerville
Darany Jenkins McMillin Stamas
Denby Johnson Muxlow Stanley
Dianda Kelly Nesbitt Townsend
Dillon Kesto O’Brien VerHeulen
Driskell Kivela Oakes Victory
Faris Kosowski Olumba Walsh
Farrington Kowall Outman Yanez
Forlini Kurtz Pagel Yonker
Foster LaFontaine Pettalia Zemke
Franz Lamonte Poleski Zorn
Genetski
Nays—17
Ananich Irwin Roberts Stallworth
Banks Kandrevas Robinson Switalski
Clemente Knezek Santana Talabi
Durhal Nathan Schor Tlaib
Geiss
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4323, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 9301, 9302, 9304, 9307, 9308, and 9310 (MCL 324.9301, 324.9302, 324.9304, 324.9307, 324.9308, and 324.9310), sections 9301, 9302, 9304, 9308, and 9310 as amended by 1998 PA 463 and section 9307 as amended by 2004 PA 439, and by adding sections 51301, 51302, 51305, and 51306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 42 Yeas—99
Abed Franz Lane Pscholka
Ananich Genetski Lauwers Rendon
Banks Glardon LaVoy Rogers
Barnett Goike Leonard Rutledge
Bolger Graves Lipton Santana
Brinks Greimel Lori Schmidt
Brown Haines Lund Schor
Brunner Haugh Lyons Segal
Bumstead Haveman MacGregor Shirkey
Callton Heise MacMaster Singh
Cavanagh Hobbs McBroom Slavens
Cochran Hooker McCann Smiley
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCready Somerville
Crawford Howrylak McMillin Stamas
Daley Jenkins Muxlow Stanley
Darany Johnson Nesbitt Talabi
Denby Kelly O’Brien Townsend
Dianda Kesto Oakes VerHeulen
Dillon Kivela Olumba Victory
Driskell Knezek Outman Walsh
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Yanez
Faris Kowall Pettalia Yonker
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Zemke
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Zorn
Foster Lamonte Price
Nays—11
Clemente Jacobsen Roberts Switalski
Geiss Kandrevas Robinson Tlaib
Irwin Nathan Stallworth
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4324, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8703, 8707, 8708, and 8709 (MCL 324.8703, 324.8707, 324.8708, and 324.8709), as amended by 2011 PA 2.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 43 Yeas—100
Abed Franz Lamonte Price
Ananich Genetski Lane Pscholka
Banks Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Barnett Goike LaVoy Rogers
Bolger Graves Leonard Rutledge
Brinks Greimel Lipton Santana
Brown Haines Lori Schmidt
Brunner Haugh Lund Schor
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Segal
Callton Heise MacGregor Shirkey
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Singh
Cochran Hooker McBroom Slavens
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Smiley
Crawford Howrylak McCready Somerville
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stamas
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Stanley
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Talabi
Dianda Kelly O’Brien Townsend
Dillon Kesto Oakes VerHeulen
Driskell Kivela Olumba Victory
Durhal Knezek Outman Walsh
Faris Kosowski Pagel Yanez
Farrington Kowall Pettalia Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Poleski Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Potvin Zorn
Nays—10
Clemente Kandrevas Robinson Switalski
Geiss Nathan Stallworth Tlaib
Irwin Roberts
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4325, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 50301 and 50302 (MCL 324.50301 and 324.50302), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 44 Yeas—99
Abed Franz Lamonte Price
Ananich Genetski Lane Pscholka
Banks Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Barnett Goike LaVoy Rogers
Bolger Graves Leonard Rutledge
Brinks Greimel Lipton Schmidt
Brown Haines Lori Schor
Brunner Haugh Lund Segal
Bumstead Haveman Lyons Shirkey
Callton Heise MacGregor Singh
Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Slavens
Cochran Hooker McBroom Smiley
Cotter Hovey-Wright McCann Somerville
Crawford Howrylak McCready Stamas
Daley Jacobsen McMillin Stanley
Darany Jenkins Muxlow Talabi
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Townsend
Dianda Kelly O’Brien VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto Oakes Victory
Driskell Kivela Olumba Walsh
Durhal Knezek Outman Yanez
Faris Kosowski Pagel Yonker
Farrington Kowall Pettalia Zemke
Forlini Kurtz Poleski Zorn
Foster LaFontaine Potvin
Nays—11
Clemente Kandrevas Robinson Switalski
Geiss Nathan Santana Tlaib
Irwin Roberts Stallworth
In The Chair: O’Brien
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Schmidt, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811v.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Schmidt, Glardon, Daley, Heise, Jacobsen, O’Brien, Pettalia, Lauwers, McCready, Lane, Dianda, Rutledge, Driskell, Cochran and Smiley
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Schmidt, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Present: Reps. Schmidt, Glardon, Daley, Heise, Jacobsen, O’Brien, Pettalia, Lauwers, McCready, Lane, Dianda, Rutledge, Driskell, Cochran and Smiley
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811v.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 234, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811v.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 45 Yeas—110
Abed Genetski Lauwers Roberts
Ananich Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Banks Goike Leonard Rogers
Barnett Graves Lipton Rutledge
Bolger Greimel Lori Santana
Brinks Haines Lund Schmidt
Brown Haugh Lyons Schor
Brunner Haveman MacGregor Segal
Bumstead Heise MacMaster Shirkey
Callton Hobbs McBroom Singh
Cavanagh Hooker McCann Slavens
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCready Smiley
Cochran Howrylak McMillin Somerville
Cotter Irwin Muxlow Stallworth
Crawford Jacobsen Nathan Stamas
Daley Jenkins Nesbitt Stanley
Darany Johnson O’Brien Switalski
Denby Kandrevas Oakes Talabi
Dianda Kelly Olumba Tlaib
Dillon Kesto Outman Townsend
Driskell Kivela Pagel VerHeulen
Durhal Knezek Pettalia Victory
Faris Kosowski Poleski Walsh
Farrington Kowall Potvin Yanez
Forlini Kurtz Price Yonker
Foster LaFontaine Pscholka Zemke
Franz Lamonte Rendon Zorn
Geiss Lane
Nays—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4093, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 625, 625a, 625g, and 625m (MCL 257.625, 257.625a, 257.625g, and 257.625m), sections 625 and 625m as amended by 2008 PA 463 and sections 625a and 625g as amended by 2003 PA 61.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice,
The substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Stamas moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. LaFontaine moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4131, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 33 and 48 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.33 and 777.48), as amended by 2003 PA 134.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice (for amendment, see House Journal No. 16, p. 179),
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Stamas moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 65, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 703 (MCL 206.703), as amended by 2012 PA 217.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 19, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 173, entitled “Mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicers licensing act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 445.1683), as amended by 2009 PA 76.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Stamas moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, March 15:
House Bill Nos. 4453 4454 4455 4456 4457 4458 4459 4460 4461 4462 4463 4464 4465 4466
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Tuesday, March 19:
Senate Bill Nos. 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4376, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled “Proprietary schools act,” by amending section 2a (MCL 395.102a), as amended by 2009 PA 212; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Stanley, Dianda and Schor
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4377, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 411 as amended by 2008 PA 309; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Stanley, Dianda and Schor
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4378, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 411 and 601 (MCL 339.411 and 339.601), section 411 as amended by 2008 PA 309 and section 601 as amended by 2008 PA 319; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Stanley, Dianda and Schor
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4379, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 50703, 50706, 51101, and 51103 (MCL 324.50703, 324.50706, 324.51101, and 324.51103), sections 50703 and 50706 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 51101 and 51103 as amended by 2006 PA 383.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Stanley, Dianda and Nathan
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4380, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as added by 2006 PA 378.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Stanley, Dianda and Nathan
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4381, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 411 as amended by 2008 PA 309; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Stanley, Dianda and Nathan
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4392, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 411 (MCL 339.411), as amended by 2008 PA 309; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Stanley, Dianda, Nathan and Schor
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Present: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Yonker, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Stanley, Dianda, Nathan and Schor
The Committee on Natural Resources, by Rep. LaFontaine, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 252, entitled
A bill to establish a marina dredging loan origination program; to authorize certain loan guarantees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for an appropriation.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. LaFontaine, Rendon, Goike, Johnson, McBroom, Victory, Dianda and Kivela
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. LaFontaine, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Present: Reps. LaFontaine, Rendon, Goike, Johnson, McBroom, Victory, Smiley, Dianda and Kivela
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Nesbitt, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Present: Reps. Nesbitt, Shirkey, Farrington, Franz, Jacobsen, Outman, Pettalia, Price, Schmidt, Zorn, Graves, Lauwers, Stallworth, Hobbs, Nathan, LaVoy, Brunner, Yanez and Lamonte
Absent: Rep. Lane
Excused: Rep. Lane
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lyons, Chair, of the Committee on Elections and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Present: Reps. Lyons, Cotter, Heise, Callton, Outman, Yonker, Haugh, Lane and Schor
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4337, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811w.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Foster introduced
House Bill No. 4467, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 125.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Oakes, Cavanagh, Howrylak, Driskell, Yanez, Schor, Banks, Ananich, Dianda, Kandrevas, Stanley, LaVoy and Kivela introduced
House Bill No. 4468, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled “Revised municipal finance act,” by amending section 518 (MCL 141.2518), as added by 2012 PA 329.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Financial Liability Reform.
Reps. Abed, Yanez, Dianda, Lamonte, Driskell, Cochran and Brinks introduced
House Bill No. 4469, entitled
A bill to regulate political activity; to regulate certain candidates for elective office and state officials; to require financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Dianda, Yanez, Lamonte, Driskell, Cochran, Abed and Brinks introduced
House Bill No. 4470, entitled
A bill to establish standards of ethical conduct for employees and officials in the executive branch of state government; to impose certain conditions on employees and officials in the executive branch of state government and enhance accountability; to require public disclosure by employees and officials in the executive branch of state government of certain transactions; to require the filing of a transactional disclosure statement and other reports; to create a board of ethics and provide for its power and duties; to prohibit persons from attempting to induce executive branch officials and employees to violate this act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide for enforcement; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Potvin, Franz, Schmidt, Rendon, MacMaster, McBroom, Muxlow, Johnson, Foster, Kivela, Bumstead and Hooker introduced
House Bill No. 4471, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2012 PA 516.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Hovey-Wright, Lipton, Cavanagh, Schor, McCann, Brown, Segal, Dillon, Darany, Talabi, Rutledge, Smiley, Brunner, Geiss, Kivela, Slavens, Knezek, LaVoy, Banks, Zemke, Kosowski, Irwin, Nathan, Lane, Durhal, Switalski, Faris and Oakes introduced
House Bill No. 4472, entitled
A bill to establish an educational grant program for eligible resident students who attend public community colleges and universities in this state; to provide for the administration of the program; to create the Michigan higher education grant trust fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Dillon, Cavanagh, Smiley, Talabi, Geiss, Durhal, Townsend, Darany, Lipton, Schor, Hovey-Wright, Switalski and Faris introduced
House Bill No. 4473, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding chapter 7C.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. McCann, Hovey-Wright, Knezek, Ananich, Schor and Lipton introduced
House Bill No. 4474, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” by amending sections 501 and 601 (MCL 4.1501 and 4.1601), section 601 as amended by 1999 PA 95.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Franz introduced
House Bill No. 4475, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 509 (MCL 436.1509).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Singh, Howrylak, Schmidt, Greimel, Brown and LaVoy introduced
House Bill No. 4476, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 253.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Schor, LaVoy and Kivela introduced
House Bill No. 4477, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 736h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Schor, LaVoy and Kivela introduced
House Bill No. 4478, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 500 and 501 (MCL 168.500 and 168.501), section 501 as amended by 2005 PA 71, and by adding sections 19 and 755a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Schor, LaVoy and Kivela introduced
House Bill No. 4479, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 35 (MCL 169.235), as amended by 2012 PA 273.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Announcements by the Clerk
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4069, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4243, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4244, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4320, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4321, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4322, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4323, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4324, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4325, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
The Clerk received the following dissent on Senate Bill No. 234, from Rep. Irwin:
I continue to object to the use of procedural tricks to subvert the Constitutional rights of citizens to know accurately the actions of the House of Representatives. Motions for immediate effect are routinely gaveled through without even a pretense of vote counting. This motion requires support from 2/3rds of the members and there is no genuine effort to ascertain the level of support for immediate effect. I object to this practice and I object to the erroneous assertions printed in the House Journal that suggest an authentic counting of votes occurred on the House floor.
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Rep. Rendon moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:55 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore O’Brien declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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