No. 39
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 30, 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—excused
Darany—present Johnson—present O’Brien—present Switalski—present
Denby—present Kandrevas—present Oakes—present Talabi—present
Dianda—present Kelly—present Olumba—e/d/s 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. Scott Dianda, from the 110th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, we gather today to go again for another good day, here, at the House of Representatives. Please give us the wisdom to make good decisions for our state, to come together and make sure that we always remember the people that we’re here to represent, and the families that need our help, along with remembering the Vets that are serving out there. Also, our men and women that are serving our country, in the state of Michigan, so very proud. We ask You also to be able to help us through a lot of difficult times that are coming through Michigan. We need Your direction, O Lord. I thank You. Thank You very much.”
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Rep. Hobbs moved that Rep. Stanley be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Kesto, Barnett, Brown, Cavanagh, Cotter, Crawford, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, Kelly, Lori, Poleski, Santana, Singh, Slavens and Talabi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 115.
A resolution to declare May 1, 2013, as Law Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The American justice system is charged with upholding and protecting the rights, as well as the freedom and justice of all Americans; and
Whereas, Congress issued a joint resolution in 1961 declaring May 1 as Law Day, which is a national day to recognize and celebrate our justice system and the rule of law; and
Whereas, The Law Day 2013 theme, “Realizing the Dream: Equality for All,” provides an opportunity to highlight the promise of equality under the law; and
Whereas, We urge all community residents, school administrators, teachers and students, business and civic leaders, legal professionals and law students to support this national day by participating in Law Day activities; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 1, 2013, as Law Day in the state of Michigan. We urge acknowledgement of the importance of our legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to display the flag of the United States and the state of Michigan in support of this educational observance; and be it further
Resolved, That the citizens, schools, businesses, media, religious institutions, civic, and service organizations of the state of Michigan are encouraged to use this occasion to commemorate Law Day.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Callton, Barnett, Brown, Cavanagh, Cotter, Crawford, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, Kelly, Lori, Poleski, Santana, Singh and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 116.
A resolution to declare the month of April 2013 as Community Bankers Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Community banks have and continue to play a pivotal role in our economy and this state’s economic comeback; and
Whereas, Throughout the country there are more than 7,000 community banks, with over 100 in the state of Michigan, employing hundreds of thousands of Americans nationwide; and
Whereas, Community banks are a driving force in the banking community, constituting 96.6 percent of all banks and are key in providing financial services to millions of Americans and businesses; and
Whereas, Community banks help grow and strengthen our communities through their partnership with local charities and organizations; and
Whereas, Local businesses rely on loans and funding from community banks, with 60% of all small businesses under $1 million being funded by community banks nationwide; and
Whereas, Community banking keeps money in communities through reinvestments into local businesses and people, proving greater opportunities and flexibility in lending decisions that help families and businesses, especially during tough economic times; and
Whereas, Community banks not only help the communities in which they are located, but they too are part of the small business community that forms the backbone of our state’s and nation’s economies; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2013 as Community Bankers month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the important role they play in strengthening and building our communities and our state. We urge all citizens to show their support for their community banking and to acknowledge the contributions and personalized service provided by community banks.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Schor, Brown, Cavanagh, Darany, Durhal and Talabi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 117.
A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Education to add to its model curriculum content standards and benchmarks a requirement that first grade students demonstrate knowledge of their home address and telephone number.
Whereas, Knowing one’s home address and telephone number is a fundamental building block for awareness of self and surroundings. Children should learn this information early and be able to provide the information when necessary; and
Whereas, Circumstances can arise in children’s lives where this knowledge is essential and key to their safety. Being able to tell a substitute school bus driver, an adult when separated from parents, or a first responder, their home address or phone number could be vital in an emergency situation; and
Whereas, Learning and being able to recite this information should be incorporated into the first grade curriculum for every Michigan child. Schools have responsibility for students while they are away from their family and this is one way to help ensure a child’s safety; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Department of Education to add to its model curriculum content standards and benchmarks a requirement that first grade students demonstrate knowledge of their home address and telephone number; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the State Superintendent of Instruction.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 46, entitled “Eligible domestic relations order act,” by amending sections 2 and 10 (MCL 38.1702 and 38.1710), section 2 as amended by 2008 PA 348.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 24, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until April 25, see House Journal No. 37, p. 541.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 104 Yeas—107
Abed Geiss Lane Roberts
Ananich Genetski Lauwers Robinson
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
Clemente Hooker McCann Smiley
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Somerville
Cotter Irwin McMillin Stallworth
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Stamas
Daley Jenkins Nathan Switalski
Darany Johnson Nesbitt Talabi
Denby Kandrevas O’Brien Tlaib
Dianda Kelly Oakes Townsend
Dillon Kesto Outman VerHeulen
Driskell Kivela Pagel Victory
Durhal Knezek Pettalia Walsh
Faris Kosowski Poleski Yanez
Farrington Kowall Potvin Yonker
Forlini Kurtz Price Zemke
Foster LaFontaine Pscholka Zorn
Franz Lamonte Rendon
Nays—1
Howrylak
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 97, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2011 PA 159.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 105 Yeas—92
Abed Forlini Kurtz Rendon
Ananich Foster LaFontaine Roberts
Banks Franz Lamonte Rogers
Barnett Geiss Lane Rutledge
Bolger Glardon Lauwers Santana
Brinks Graves LaVoy Schmidt
Brown Greimel Lipton Schor
Brunner Haines Lori Segal
Callton Haugh Lund Singh
Cavanagh Haveman MacGregor Slavens
Clemente Heise McCann Smiley
Cochran Hobbs McCready Stallworth
Cotter Hovey-Wright Muxlow Stamas
Crawford Irwin Nathan Switalski
Daley Jacobsen Nesbitt Talabi
Darany Jenkins O’Brien Tlaib
Denby Johnson Oakes Townsend
Dianda Kandrevas Pagel VerHeulen
Dillon Kesto Pettalia Victory
Driskell Kivela Poleski Walsh
Durhal Knezek Potvin Yonker
Faris Kosowski Price Zemke
Farrington Kowall Pscholka Zorn
Nays—16
Bumstead Howrylak MacMaster Robinson
Genetski Kelly McBroom Shirkey
Goike Leonard McMillin Somerville
Hooker Lyons Outman Yanez
In The Chair: Walsh
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.
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Rep. Hooker, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I fully support the law that protects children with car seats. I would never support removing that law. The current law allows a situation that a one time situation where a car seat wasn’t available to allow parent, grandparent or another to prove a car seat is purchased allows for a one time exemption from the fine. This takes this exception away and unless a special exemption is given by a judge in a court of law, the fine must be paid. I would have supported an amendment that made exemptions limited but view this at a added fee grab.”
Senate Bill No. 219, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2011 PA 158.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 106 Yeas—108
Abed Geiss Lamonte Rendon
Ananich Genetski Lane Roberts
Banks Glardon Lauwers Robinson
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
Clemente Hooker McBroom Slavens
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCann Smiley
Cotter Howrylak McCready Somerville
Crawford Irwin McMillin Stallworth
Daley Jacobsen Muxlow Stamas
Darany Jenkins Nathan Switalski
Denby Johnson Nesbitt Talabi
Dianda Kandrevas O’Brien Tlaib
Dillon Kelly Oakes Townsend
Driskell Kesto Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kivela Pagel Victory
Faris Knezek Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kosowski Poleski Yanez
Forlini Kowall Potvin Yonker
Foster Kurtz Price Zemke
Franz LaFontaine Pscholka Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 4458, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 450, entitled “The tax increment finance authority act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1801), as amended by 2010 PA 245.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 107 Yeas—104
Abed Genetski Lane Rendon
Ananich Glardon Lauwers Roberts
Banks Goike LaVoy Robinson
Barnett Graves Leonard Rogers
Bolger Greimel Lipton Rutledge
Brinks Haines Lori Santana
Brown Haugh Lund Schmidt
Brunner Haveman Lyons Schor
Bumstead Hobbs MacGregor Segal
Callton Hooker MacMaster Shirkey
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright McBroom Singh
Cochran Howrylak McCann Smiley
Cotter Irwin McCready Somerville
Crawford Jacobsen McMillin Stallworth
Daley Jenkins Muxlow Stamas
Darany Johnson Nathan Switalski
Denby Kandrevas Nesbitt Talabi
Dianda Kelly O’Brien Tlaib
Dillon Kesto Oakes Townsend
Driskell Kivela Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Knezek Pagel Victory
Faris Kosowski Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kowall Poleski Yanez
Forlini Kurtz Potvin Yonker
Foster LaFontaine Price Zemke
Franz Lamonte Pscholka Zorn
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Shirkey moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
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Rep. Olumba entered the House Chambers.
House Bill No. 4459, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2012 PA 396.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 108 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
In The Chair: Walsh
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore O’Brien to the Chair.
House Bill No. 4460, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2012 PA 502.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 109 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
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.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
House Bill No. 4461, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled “The local development financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2152), as amended by 2012 PA 290.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 110 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
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.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
House Bill No. 4462, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled “Corridor improvement authority act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.2873), as amended by 2010 PA 242.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 111 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
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.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
House Bill No. 4463, entitled
A bill to amend 1867 PA 35, entitled “Nonprofit street railway act,” by amending section 23 (MCL 472.23), as amended by 2008 PA 486.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 112 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
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.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
House Bill No. 4464, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 250, entitled “Private investment infrastructure act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 125.1873).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 113 Yeas—105
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rendon
Ananich Goike LaVoy Roberts
Banks Graves Leonard Robinson
Barnett Greimel Lipton Rogers
Bolger Haines Lori Rutledge
Brinks Haugh Lund Santana
Brown Haveman Lyons Schmidt
Brunner Hobbs MacGregor Schor
Bumstead Hooker MacMaster Segal
Callton Hovey-Wright McBroom Shirkey
Cavanagh Howrylak McCann Singh
Cochran Irwin McCready Smiley
Cotter Jacobsen McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jenkins Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Johnson Nathan Stamas
Darany Kandrevas Nesbitt Switalski
Denby Kelly O’Brien Talabi
Dianda Kesto Oakes Tlaib
Dillon Kivela Olumba Townsend
Driskell Knezek Outman VerHeulen
Durhal Kosowski Pagel Victory
Faris Kowall Pettalia Walsh
Farrington Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Yonker
Foster Lamonte Price Zemke
Franz Lane Pscholka Zorn
Genetski
Nays—4
Clemente Geiss Heise Slavens
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.
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Rep. Slavens, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4458, HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4461, HB 4462, HB 4463, and HB 4464. I voted no because there is currently a court case pending before the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne requesting that the Court find that these specific tax increment financing authorities are legally able to capture the revenues associated with these mills. I do not believe I can vote for this legislation until I have additional information from the Court on interpreting the law.”
Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This package of bills, 4458 thru 4464, which attempt to address an issue currently being litigated against the communities I represent confirms the fact that Taylor, Romulus and Van Buren Township have been following the law as it relates to TIFA capture. If they had not been following the law in retaining a portion of the DIA and Detroit Zoo tax levies, this package of bills would not be required. Thank you to my colleagues for confirming that my district is law abiding.
I do not dispute the fact that the funds approved for the DIA and Detroit Zoo should go for their intended purposes, but I’m also mindful of the fact that one of my communities is under a deficit elimination plan with the State Treasurer’s office. I cannot support legislation at this time which would further erode the vital city services which my hometown relies on. While on the Taylor City Council, I often spoke of needs versus wants. We need fire protection. We need police protection. We want a nice zoo. We want a nice museum. When the debate is focused on needs versus wants, the needs must always prevail.
Last week, I attempted to amend HB 4458 to tie bar it to legislation, HB 4537, that addresses another, more important issue related to TIFA’s. HB 4537 addresses the fact that in circumstances where a communities Police and Fire pension system is not fully funded, and requires a special millage to restore financial solvency, that the special millage not be captured by the local TIFA’s. I introduced my original bill last term, 14 months ago, and never had a hearing. I introduced my current bill on April 11, 2013, and have not had a hearing.
Why is the legislation being debated today being rushed through hearings and passage in only one month, where other legislation that attempts to address another issue with TIFA’s has languished for over a year? Simple, the issue is about tax dollars not flowing from my County to theirs. Just as tax dollars flow from my district to other districts in the form of the Aviation Fuel Tax, the Hotel Tax and the Rental Car tax, these bills address additional taxes flowing from my district to the Zoo and DIA.
But what is more important to my residents? If this package of bills passing, their taxes will not go down. If my legislation dealing with the TIFA capture of Police and Fire millages passes, the residents of Taylor’s tax bill will go down.
As the Chairman of Appropriations stated last week, we must use the precious resource of public tax dollars wisely. I cannot support this package of bills today because it does not address the financial tax burden being paid by my constituents to support institutions in other districts. That is why I urged a no vote on the House floor today.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4118, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57y.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Farrington moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 16, by inserting:
“(6) IF THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT TESTS NEGATIVE FOR ILLEGAL USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, THE COST OF ADMINISTERING THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEST TO HIM OR HER SHALL BE PAID FOR BY THE DEPARTMENT.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 19, by inserting:
“(8) IF AN APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT WHO IS A PARENT AND HAS A DEPENDENT CHILD IN HIS OR HER FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE GROUP BECOMES INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS SECTION, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(A) THE APPLICANT’S OR RECIPIENT’S DEPENDENT CHILD REMAINS ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.
(B) AN APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE PAYEE SHALL BE DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM BENEFITS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD.
(C) THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION MAY CHOOSE TO DESIGNATE ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL TO RECEIVE THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM BENEFITS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD. THE DESIGNATED INDIVIDUAL MUST BE AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR, IF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE OR THE FAMILY MEMBER DECLINES, ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Hovey-Wright,
Rep. Hovey-Wright demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Hovey-Wright,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 19, by inserting:
“(8) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT, AT THE TIME OF INITIAL APPLICATION OR REDETERMINATION, AN APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT IS AWARE THAT HE OR SHE MAY BE SUBJECT TO SUSPICION-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING AND TESTING.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Slavens moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 9, after “3” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “COUNTIES BY DIVIDING ALL THE COUNTIES IN THIS STATE INTO THE FOLLOWING 3 GROUPS AND SELECTING 1 COUNTY FROM EACH GROUP:
(A) TWENTY-SEVEN COUNTIES WITH THE GREATEST POPULATIONS.
(B) TWENTY-SEVEN COUNTIES WITH THE LOWEST POPULATIONS.
(C) ALL OTHER COUNTIES IN THIS STATE THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN SUBDIVISIONS (A) AND (B).”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Slavens moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 14, by inserting:
“(I) THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS WHO WERE REFERRED TO THE REGIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATING AGENCIES UNDER THIS SECTION.
(J) SANCTIONS, IF ANY, THAT HAVE BEEN IMPOSED ON RECIPIENTS AS A RESULT OF THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING UNDER THIS SECTION.
(K) THE PERCENTAGE AND NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE THAT INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR ILLEGAL USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM AND THAT ALSO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS BEEN NAMED AS THE PERPETRATOR IN A CASE CLASSIFIED AS A CENTRAL REGISTRY CASE UNDER THE CHILD PROTECTION LAW, 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.621 TO 722.638.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 17, after “THIS” by striking out “SECTION, “CONTROLLED” and inserting “SECTION:
(A) “CONTROLLED”.
2. Amend page 4, following line 19, by inserting:
“(B) “TESTS NEGATIVE” MEANS THAT AN INDIVIDUAL TESTS NEGATIVE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S BODY OR TESTS POSITIVE FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE INDIVIDUAL’S BODY, BUT HAS A VALID PRESCRIPTION OR AN ORDER OF A PRACTITIONER ACTING IN THE COURSE OF THE PRACTITIONER’S PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kosowski moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:
“(9) ALL INFORMATION, INTERVIEWS, REPORTS, STATEMENTS, MEMORANDA, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEST RESULTS, WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE, RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH A SUBSTANCE ABUSE SCREENING OR TESTING PROGRAM REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION ARE CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS SUBJECT TO THE PRIVACY PROTECTIONS UNDER THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996, PUBLIC LAW 104-191, AND MAY NOT BE USED OR RECEIVED IN EVIDENCE, OBTAINED IN DISCOVERY OR DISCLOSED IN ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROCEEDINGS, EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION OR IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY UNDER THIS ACT.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Slavens moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 16, after “OLDER” by inserting “AND UNDER 65 YEARS OF AGE”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Slavens,
Rep. Slavens demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Slavens,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kosowski moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 19, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect only if a law is enacted in this state that requires members of the legislature to be tested for illegal use of a controlled substance as a condition of holding office under article IV of the state constitution of 1963.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 19, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4610 of the 97th Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 19, by inserting:
“(8) AN APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT WHO IS OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, BUT TESTS POSITIVE FOR THE USE OF MARIHUANA, SHALL NOT LOSE HIS OR HER ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE IF BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:
(A) THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT HOLDS A VALID REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD UNDER THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA ACT, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26421 TO 333.26430.
(B) THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT IS REGISTERED UNDER THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA ACT, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26421 TO 333.26430, AS A QUALIFYING PATIENT.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 4, line 17, after “THIS” by striking out “SECTION, “CONTROLLED” and inserting “SECTION:
(A) “CONTROLLED”.
3. Amend page 4, following line 19, by inserting:
“(B) “MARIHUANA” MEANS THAT TERM AS DEFINED IN SECTION 7106 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH CODE, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.7106.
(C) “QUALIFYING PATIENT” AND “REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD” MEAN THOSE TERMS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3 OF THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIHUANA ACT, 2008 IL 1, MCL 333.26423.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Farrington moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4388, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 57b (MCL 400.57b), as amended by 2011 PA 131.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, line 16, after “(6)” by striking out the balance of the line through “GROUP.” on line 24 and inserting “IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, ALL SCHOOL-AGED MEMBERS OF A FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE GROUP MUST MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1561 OF THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1561. IF A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE GROUP DOES NOT MEET THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 1561 OF THE REVISED SCHOOL CODE, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1561, THE CHILD WHO DOES NOT MEET THOSE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE PROGRAM GROUP.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Slavens moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 1, by inserting:
“(7) IN IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (6), THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(A) ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PARENT OR ADULT MEMBER OF THE PROGRAM GROUP. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF THE EFFORTS MADE TO RESOLVE THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
(B) PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FROM THE PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (6) IF THE PROGRAM GROUP CAN SHOW THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE FOR THE NONCOMPLIANCE.
(C) PROVIDE FOR AN APPEALS PROCESS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 37 FOR A DETERMINATION MADE UNDER SUBSECTION (6).”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Pscholka moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4528, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 161, entitled “Michigan immigration clerical assistant act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 13, 17, and 21 (MCL 338.3453, 338.3463, 338.3467, and 338.3471); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Kesto 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, April 26:
House Bill Nos. 4626 4627 4628 4629 4630 4631 4632 4633 4634
Senate Bill No. 331
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, April 29, for his approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4093 at 10:44 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4131 at 10:46 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, April 30:
Senate Bill Nos. 189 190 191 192 197
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lund, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Present: Reps. Lund, Leonard, Denby, Cotter, Glardon, Goike, LaFontaine, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Segal, Lipton, Abed, Cochran and Hovey-Wright
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, April 30, 2013
Present: Reps. Nesbitt, Shirkey, Farrington, Franz, Jacobsen, Outman, Pettalia, Price, Schmidt, Zorn, Graves, Lauwers, Stallworth, Hobbs, LaVoy, Lane, Brunner, Yanez and Lamonte
Absent: Rep. Nathan
Excused: Rep. Nathan
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, April 30, 2013
Present: Reps. Crawford, McBroom, Denby, McMillin, LaFontaine, Rendon, Kelly, Kesto, Haugh, Abed, Dianda and Schor
Absent: Reps. Yonker, Stanley and Nathan
Excused: Reps. Yonker, Stanley and Nathan
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Haines, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Present: Reps. Haines, Callton, Crawford, Genetski, Shirkey, Foster, Hooker, Yonker, Zorn, Graves, Kesto, Darany, Knezek, Ananich, Segal, Stallworth and Brinks
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, April 30, 2013
Present: Reps. Schmidt, Glardon, Daley, Heise, Jacobsen, O’Brien, Pettalia, Lauwers, McCready, Lane, Dianda, Rutledge, Driskell, Cochran and Smiley
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 189, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 190, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 191, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 192, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 197, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Notices
April 30, 2013
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
I hereby make the following changes to the House Standing Committees for the 2012-2013 Legislative Session:
Agriculture
Remove Rep. Geiss
Remove Rep. Ananich
Commerce
Remove Rep. Oakes
Criminal Justice
Remove Rep. Oakes
Energy and Technology
Remove Rep. Hobbs
Remove Rep. Lane
Local Government
Remove Rep. Stanley
Health Policy
Remove Rep. Segal
Tax Policy
Remove Rep. Haugh
Sincerely,
Jase Bolger, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs was received and read:
April 23, 2013
Enclosed is a copy of the Financial Statements for the Unemployment Insurance Agency’s Administrative Fund, Unemployment Compensation Fund and Contingent Fund for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. Inquiries regarding this information may be address to either Mr. Rodger Palm, Director of the Trust Fund Division at (313) 456-2405 or me.
Sincerely,
Deborah A. Ciccone, Manager
U.I. Trust Fund Accounting
(313) 456-2507
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. MacMaster, Pettalia, Forlini, Outman, McCready, Pscholka and Zorn introduced
House Bill No. 4635, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2110c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Leonard, Kelly, Outman, Schor, Lund, MacGregor, Lori, Rendon, Johnson, Zemke, Faris, Dianda, Kivela, Foster, Kesto, Cotter, Haveman, Heise, Daley, Knezek, Schmidt, Ananich, Graves and Lauwers introduced
House Bill No. 4636, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 16, 44, and 76 (MCL 780.766, 780.794, and 780.826), as amended by 2009 PA 28.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Heise, McMillin, Farrington, Somerville, LaFontaine, Lund, Goike, Kesto, Hooker and Howrylak introduced
House Bill No. 4637, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 387, entitled “Regional transit authority act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, and 6 (MCL 124.542, 124.544, 124.545, and 124.546) and by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Pettalia and Lane introduced
House Bill No. 4638, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled “An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds,” by amending section 1 (MCL 565.201), as amended by 2007 PA 56.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Reps. Lane and Pettalia introduced
House Bill No. 4639, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled “Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages,” by amending section 28 (MCL 565.28), as amended by 2008 PA 358.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Reps. Pettalia and Lane introduced
House Bill No. 4640, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 123, entitled “An act to provide for the recording and use in evidence of affidavits affecting real property; and to provide a penalty for the making of false affidavits,” by amending section 1a (MCL 565.451a).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Rep. McMillin introduced
House Bill No. 4641, entitled
A bill to establish a right to engage in a lawful occupation without unreasonable governmental regulation; to limit occupational regulations to the protection of health and safety; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Price introduced
House Bill No. 4642, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 150, entitled “An act relating to solicitations for employment; to prohibit recruitment of or advertising for employees to take the place of employees engaged in a labor dispute without stating that the employment offered is in place of employees involved in a labor dispute; to prohibit the importation of strikebreakers; and to provide penalties for violations of this act,” (MCL 423.251 to 423.254) by amending the title; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Rep. McMillin introduced
House Bill No. 4643, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 176, entitled “An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for violations of this act,” by amending section 9f (MCL 423.9f).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Reps. Johnson, Kelly, Somerville, Genetski, Yonker, Howrylak and McMillin introduced
House Bill No. 4644, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 29h (MCL 125.2029h), as added by 2011 PA 291.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Darany, Knezek, Schmidt, Jacobsen, Lane and Dillon introduced
House Bill No. 4645, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 684 (MCL 257.684).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Shirkey and Kurtz introduced
House Bill No. 4646, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 23d, 29, and 44 of chapter X (MCL 710.23d, 710.29, and 710.44), section 23d as amended by 2004 PA 487 and sections 29 and 44 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. O’Brien introduced
House Bill No. 4647, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 56 of chapter X (MCL 710.56), as amended by 2004 PA 487.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. Kurtz introduced
House Bill No. 4648, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 39 of chapter X (MCL 710.39), as amended by 1998 PA 94.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. Cotter introduced
House Bill No. 4649, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.953) and by adding section 8a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. Glardon introduced
House Bill No. 4650, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 204, entitled “The children’s ombudsman act,” by amending sections 2, 5a, and 6 (MCL 722.922, 722.925a, and 722.926), sections 2 and 6 as amended and section 5a as added by 2004 PA 560.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Singh, Schor and Cavanagh introduced
House Bill No. 4651, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as added by 2009 PA 188.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Schor, Rogers, Denby, Outman, Hovey-Wright, Kandrevas, Irwin, Yonker, Muxlow, Callton, Kivela, Zemke, Darany, Townsend and Faris introduced
House Joint Resolution S, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 54 of article IV and adding section 55 to article IV, to modify term limits for certain elected state offices and to prohibit a legislator from being a lobbyist or lobbyist agent for 2 years following his or her term of office.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcements by the Clerk
The Clerk received the following dissent on Senate Bill No. 97, 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. 4458, 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. 4459, 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. 4461, 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. 4463, 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. 4464, 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. Muxlow moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:25 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore O’Brien declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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