No. 77

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, September 24, 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 Glardon—present Lauwers—present Roberts—present

Banks—present Goike—present LaVoy—present Robinson—present

Barnett—present Graves—present Leonard—present Rogers—present

Bolger—present Greimel—present Lipton—present Rutledge—present

Brinks—present Haines—present Lori—present Santana—present

Brown—present Haugh—present Lund—present Schmidt—present

Brunner—present Haveman—excused Lyons—present Schor—present

Bumstead—present Heise—present MacGregor—present Segal—present

Callton—present Hobbs—present MacMaster—present Shirkey—present

Cavanagh—present Hooker—present McBroom—present Singh—present

Clemente—present Hovey-Wright—present McCann—present Slavens—present

Cochran—present Howrylak—present McCready—present Smiley—present

Cotter—present Irwin—present McMillin—present Somerville—present

Crawford—present Jacobsen—present Muxlow—present Stallworth—present

Daley—present Jenkins—present Nathan—present Stamas—present

Darany—present Johnson—present Nesbitt—present Stanley—present

Denby—present Kandrevas—present O’Brien—present Switalski—present

Dianda—present Kelly—present Oakes—present Talabi—present

Dillon—present Kesto—present Olumba—present Tlaib—present

Driskell—present Kivela—present Outman—present Townsend—present

Durhal—present Knezek—present Pagel—present VerHeulen—present

Faris—present Kosowski—excused Pettalia—present Victory—present

Farrington—present Kowall—present Poleski—present Walsh—present

Forlini—present Kurtz—present Potvin—present Yanez—present

Foster—present LaFontaine—present Price—present Yonker—present

Franz—present Lamonte—present Pscholka—present Zemke—present

Geiss—present Lane—present Rendon—present Zorn—present

Genetski—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, from the 86th District, offered the following invocation:

“Turn your eyes to Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face and the things of this world will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

Father, thank You for this day that You have made. Let us rejoice and be glad! We are so grateful to live in and lead a state so blessed as ours.

We come today as a group of people with servants’ hearts. Give us strength and wisdom as we seek to steer this state and its people into prosperity.

This is Your world, Father, and You have given us dominion over it. You call us to serve and lift up one another, and by doing so, Your love lives and Your light shines.

We pray for the heavy hearts of those serving and working in this chamber and their families. Whatever issues or obstacles they face, bring them healing and peace.

And Father, we pray for the troops- the brave men and women that have come before us and those who serve now- who fought for and defend the freedom that we are so blessed to experience. Finally, we pray for Michigan and all her people. Let Your love and grace smother this state.

Let us remember it is You Who makes all things new. We take comfort in that while we are broken people living in a broken world, You will redeem us and restore the Earth. Until that time and after, we give You all the glory and all the honor. In Your name,

Amen.”

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Rep. Stamas moved that Rep. Haveman be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Rutledge moved that Rep. Kosowski be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Santana, Yanez, Slavens, Rendon, Kurtz, Heise, Hooker, Kandrevas, Kosowski, Geiss, Brown, Kivela, Faris, Smiley, Brunner, Daley, Stanley, Driskell, McCann, Knezek, Dillon, Greimel, LaVoy, Barnett, Irwin, Switalski, Hobbs, Dianda, Cochran, Abed, Brinks, Durhal, Rutledge, Tlaib, Robinson, Zemke, Clemente, Olumba, Potvin, Lamonte, Segal, Oakes, Cavanagh, Kesto, Jenkins, Bumstead, Haveman, Banks, Stallworth, Lane, Darany, Talabi, Lyons, Schmidt, Pscholka, McBroom, Nesbitt, Lund, Haines, McCready, Victory, Pettalia, Franz, MacMaster, Somerville, Yonker, Goike, Pagel, Graves, Kowall, Lipton, Roberts, Townsend, Lori, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Outman, Lauwers, McMillin, Schor, VerHeulen, Singh, Foster, O’Brien, Haugh, Nathan, Walsh, LaFontaine and Howrylak offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 222.

A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2013, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, This month represents the anniversary of independence for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua; and

Whereas, Each year the United States recognizes the economic, cultural and social contributions that Spanish-speaking peoples have brought to our nation including the gifts of law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater and exploration; and

Whereas, Michigan is fortunate to count among its population a large concentration of citizens of Spanish and Latin American descent – including those who have lived in Michigan for generations and those who are new to the Great Lakes State – who contribute to Michigan’s economy and society through their commitment to professions, commerce, family, and the arts; and

Whereas, Time and again throughout our nation’s history, Hispanic-Americans have faithfully defended the principles of freedom and a representative government; and

Whereas, During the month spanning from September 15 through October 15, Michigan’s Hispanic-American community will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of special programs featuring Hispanic history, food, dance, and art; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 15-October 15, 2013, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and applaud the many contributions made by these individuals to enhance the quality of life in this state.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Abed, Darany, Barnett, Franz, Kivela, Knezek, Schor, Brinks, Dillon, Slavens, Outman, McBroom, Brown, Haugh, Singh, Kandrevas, McCann, Robinson, Yanez, Driskell, Durhal, Heise, Kowall, Lamonte and LaVoy offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 223.

A resolution to declare September 2013 as Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Mental health is an essential part of one’s overall wellness; and

Whereas, Prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders are effective; and

Whereas, Preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and

Whereas, It is important that those suffering from mental and substance use disorders are able to recognize the signs and access appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and

Whereas, In 2011 in the U.S., 2.3 million people aged 12 or older received specialty treatment for a substance use disorder and 31.6 million adults aged 18 or older received mental health services, according to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Given the serious nature of this public health problem, we must continue to reach the millions more who need help; and

Whereas, On October 1, 2013, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, more than 11 million uninsured individuals in the U.S. with behavioral health needs will become eligible for affordable insurance coverage for their treatment needs, according to the 2011 National Survey of Drug Use and Health. We must ensure that all of these individuals are successfully enrolled into coverage; and

Whereas, To help more people achieve and sustain long-term recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Recovery Network Inc., and the State of Michigan invite all residents of Michigan to participate in National Recovery Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2013 as Recovery Month in the state of Michigan. We urge Michigan’s citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Month.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Abed moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 223.

A resolution to declare September 2013 as Recovery Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Mental health is an essential part of one’s overall wellness; and

Whereas, Prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders are effective; and

Whereas, Preventing and overcoming mental and/or substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles, both physically and emotionally; and

Whereas, It is important that those suffering from mental and substance use disorders are able to recognize the signs and access appropriate treatment and recovery support services; and

Whereas, On October 1, 2013, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, more than 11 million uninsured individuals in the U.S. with behavioral health needs will become eligible for affordable insurance coverage for their treatment needs, according to the 2011 National Survey of Drug Use and Health. It is important that these individuals have access to the care they need.

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, Kandrevas, Schor, Geiss, Barnett, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Kowall, LaVoy and Slavens offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 224.

A resolution to request that the Michigan Gaming Control Board reconsider recent regulatory proposals regarding charitable gaming.

Whereas, New restrictions imposed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board will adversely affect charities that benefit from the proceeds of charitable gaming. For example, the ability to raise money will be severely affected by a new midnight curfew, as there is considerable potential for fundraising between 12:00 and 2:00 AM that will be lost. Charities are volunteer groups that rely on gaming events to fund their work, and the new restrictions could mean millions in lost revenue; and

Whereas, Legal and regulated charitable gaming operations divert the profits from illegal and underground gambling to legal operations within the reach of regulators, law enforcement and taxing authorities. The imposition of bureaucratic rules that frustrate the ability of operators and players to enjoy the gaming environment and schedule will promote the success of illegal gambling houses, thus diminishing public safety; and

Whereas, Since the Michigan Gaming Control Board took over supervision of charitable gaming from the Michigan Lottery in 2012, the number of events has decreased by about 70 percent due to bureaucratic barriers and artificial restrictions on the marketplace. Further restrictions may make it difficult for the industry to survive and mean an end to legal revenue on which charities, and those vulnerable Michigan residents they serve, rely; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we request that the Michigan Gaming Control Board reconsider recent regulatory proposals regarding charitable gaming; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Pettalia, Franz, Johnson, Bumstead, Foster, Goike, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, Kowall, Lamonte, LaVoy, O’Brien and Slavens offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 225.

A resolution to declare September 21-28, 2013, as Trails Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan’s wealth of trails provides an abundance of opportunities for citizens and visitors to enjoy this state’s spectacular natural resources; and

Whereas, Michigan is a leader in the nation in the number of designated miles of trails; and

Whereas, The state ‘s trail system provides several billion dollars to the state’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs, primarily through small business owners; and

Whereas, The state’s trail system provides a low cost means to improve an individual’s health and reduces obesity thereby reducing health care costs; and

Whereas, Trail related activities, including hiking, walking, snowmobiling, running, biking, horseback riding, paddling, and using off-road vehicles are the most popular means of enjoying the out-of-doors and these uses are expanding each year; and

Whereas, Trails help support communities’ quality of life by helping to attract knowledgeable workers and increase property values; and

Whereas, Trails provide alternative transportation routes decreasing road congestion and reducing pollution; and

Whereas, Michigan’s wealth of trails also provides opportunities to experience solitude, have fun, or spend time with family and friends; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 21-28, 2013, as Trails Week in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. Kelly offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 226.

A resolution to authorize the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education to move forward to expend resources to implement the use of the Common Core State Standards so long as the conditions of this resolution can be met.

Whereas, Noting that the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people,” and recognizing that there is no constitutional provision delegating the power to educate children to the federal government, the House declares that the federal government has no constitutional authority to dictate how children in the State of Michigan are to be educated; and

Whereas, Article IV, Section 231, of the FY 2013-14 Department of Education budget (Public Act 59 of 2013) states, “Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used to fund implementation of Common Core State Standards or Smarter Balanced Assessments unless an affirmative action of the legislature authorizing implementation of said standards or assessments is provided.”; and

Whereas, Article IX, Section 17, of the Michigan Constitution states, “No money shall be paid out of the state treasury except in pursuance of appropriations made by law.”; and

Whereas, Article VIII, Section 1, of the Michigan Constitution states, “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.”; and

Whereas, Article VIII, Section 3, of the Michigan Constitution states, “Leadership and general supervision over all public education, including adult education and instructional programs in state institutions, except as to institutions of higher education granting baccalaureate degrees, is vested in a state board of education. It shall serve as the general planning and coordinating body for all public education, including higher education, and shall advise the legislature as to the financial requirements in connection therewith.”; and

Whereas, The Common Core State Standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in June 2010; and

Whereas, Adopting high educational expectations and ensuring that all of our students are receiving a high-quality education to develop independent thought and compete globally through a transparent and accountable system is paramount. With the previously mentioned facts in mind, the House Subcommittee on Common Core State Standards has had dozens of hours of study and held extensive committee hearings with testimony from a diverse set of experts, educators, and the public to examine the Common Core State Standards adopted by the State Board of Education; and

Whereas, The extensive hearings led to this action by the House with a belief that education “standards” define minimum expectations of what students should know at the conclusion of a course of study but not the methods, curriculum, nor the entirety of what students are taught; and

Whereas, This House recognizes that a high quality education to develop independent thought is an important part of being a successful person; and

Whereas, Michigan students compete nationally and internationally for work opportunities and better careers and, as such, a high quality education is an important base for their success in this global competition; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we authorize, pursuant to Public Act 59 of 2013, the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education to continue to implement the use of the Common Core State Standards so long as the conditions of this resolution can be met; and be it further

Resolved, That any future education standards approved by the State Board of Education shall be presented in a report or in testimony to the standing education committees of both chambers before implementation; and be it further

Resolved, That implementation of the Common Core State Standards by the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education is contingent on the ability of Michigan to add or remove standards that are in the best interest of the students of Michigan, with no ramifications from the federal government; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education implement Common Core State Standards so long as such standards do not dictate curriculum or prescribe a particular method of instruction; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education implement Common Core State Standards so long as control over the creation and implementation of curriculum, textbooks, educational materials, and instructional methods that meet or exceed such standards shall remain under the control of the local school districts, and not the federal government; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education implement Common Core State Standards so long as the authority to develop or adopt a different set of standards remains with locally elected school boards should they determine different standards are stronger and will lead to more rigorous expectations for their students, pursuant to Section 1278 of the Revised School Code, PA 451 of 1976, MCL 380.1278; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education implement Common Core State Standards so long as, pursuant to Section 1279c of the Revised School Code, PA 451 of 1976, MCL 380.1279c, the core academic curriculum content standards shall not include attitudes, beliefs or value systems that are not essential in the legal, economic, and social structure of our society, and to the personal and social responsibility of its citizens, as determined by locally elected school boards; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education implement Common Core State Standards so long as Michigan’s students and parents are assured of the safety and security of their personally identifiable student information by knowing that no non-education related information on students or their families, including but not limited to religion, political affiliations or biometric data, will be collected, tracked, housed, reported, or shared with the federal government; and be it further

Resolved, That the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education shall issue a full report, which is to be submitted to both chambers of the legislature by December 1, 2013. This report is to include a review of all available student assessment tools, information on how they would be used, and the implementation costs for local school districts and the state of Michigan. This House intends to evaluate all assessment options in the FY 2014-15 school aid budget based on this report. Until that time, the Michigan Department of Education can continue to participate in the development of assessment options and recommendations only; and be it further

Resolved, That the state of Michigan, pursuant to Section 1279c of the Revised School Code, PA 451 of 1976, MCL 380.1279c, shall test only for proficiency in basic and advanced academic skills and subject matter, and testing shall not be used to measure pupils’ values or attitudes. Local school districts shall have the authority to align their locally developed or commercially available assessment tests to the set of standards that they use in their daily curriculum to better serve the students in their districts; and be it further

Resolved, That the Michigan Department of Education will provide an official way for parents, teachers, administrators, and the public to provide feedback on the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and appropriate assessment aligned with those standards. This can be an obvious placement on the Department website or a person specifically designated and responsible for following up on comments received. These comments will be considered as discussion continues regarding the standards and assessment; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the State Board of Education and the Michigan Department of Education.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4703, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” (MCL 567.221 to 567.265) by adding section 31a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 295 Yeas—107

Abed Genetski LaVoy Robinson

Banks Glardon Leonard Rogers

Barnett Goike Lipton Rutledge

Bolger Graves Lori Santana

Brinks Greimel Lund Schmidt

Brown Haines Lyons Schor

Brunner Haugh 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 Kowall Poleski Walsh

Farrington Kurtz Potvin Yanez

Forlini LaFontaine Price Yonker

Foster Lamonte Pscholka Zemke

Franz Lane Rendon Zorn

Geiss Lauwers Roberts

Nays—0

In The Chair: Bolger

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4585, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2007 and 2008 (MCL 339.2007 and 339.2008), section 2007 as amended by 1992 PA 103.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. VerHeulen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4937, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 322, entitled “Julian-Stille value-added act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 285.303); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Energy and Technology,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4930, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 269, entitled “An act to protect benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable corporations in the use of their names and emblems; to provide penalties for the violation thereof; and to repeal Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1909,” by repealing section 3 (MCL 430.53).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Leonard 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, September 20:

House Bill No. 4997

Senate Bill Nos. 511 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527

528 529 530 531

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, September 24, for his approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4299 at 1:22 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4525 at 1:24 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4732 at 1:26 p.m.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, by Rep. Schmidt, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 190.

A resolution to declare October 2013 as Emergency Vehicle Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 62, p. 1290.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Schmidt, Glardon, 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, September 24, 2013

Present: Reps. Schmidt, Glardon, Daley, Jacobsen, O’Brien, Pettalia, Lauwers, McCready, Lane, Dianda, Rutledge, Driskell, Cochran and Smiley

Absent: Rep. Heise

Excused: Rep. Heise

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4484, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled “Self-service storage facility act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 570.523 and 570.525), as amended by 2009 PA 177.

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 Schor

Nays: Rep. Abed

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 235, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 54, entitled “Building officials and inspectors registration act,” by amending sections 2 and 11 (MCL 338.2302 and 338.2311).

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, 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, September 24, 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. 351, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20101 (MCL 324.20101), as amended by 2012 PA 446.

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, Smiley, 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, September 24, 2013

Present: Reps. LaFontaine, Rendon, Goike, Johnson, McBroom, Victory, Smiley, Dianda and Kivela

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Schmidt introduced

House Bill No. 4998, entitled

A bill to establish a pilot project to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation by establishing entrepreneur-in-residence positions in the strategic fund.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Reps. Somerville, Franz and Genetski introduced

House Bill No. 4999, entitled

A bill to repeal 1923 PA 230, entitled “An act to authorize and empower villages and townships of this state, also cities having a population not exceeding 50,000 inhabitants, to levy a tax for the maintenance and employment of a band for musical purposes for the benefit of the public, provided said special question is submitted to the duly qualified voters of such villages, townships or cities and adopted or agreed to by a majority vote of those participating in said election; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 123.861 to 123.863).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.

Reps. Talabi, Durhal, Schor, Banks, Robinson, Knezek, Stanley, LaVoy, Santana, Singh, Nathan, Dillon, Kosowski, Roberts, Tlaib, Lipton and Oakes introduced

House Bill No. 5000, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2027, 2111, and 2151 (MCL 500.2027, 500.2111, and 500.2151), section 2027 as amended by 1998 PA 26, section 2111 as amended by 2012 PA 441, and section 2151 as added by 2012 PA 165, and by adding section 2027a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.

Rep. Lund introduced

House Bill No. 5001, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 303a (MCL 750.303a), as added by 1996 PA 539.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. VerHeulen, Lyons, MacGregor, Yonker, Victory, Hooker, Dillon and Brinks introduced

House Bill No. 5002, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1061.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Reps. Pscholka and Foster introduced

House Bill No. 5003, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7tt.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Reps. Faris and Leonard introduced

House Bill No. 5004, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 316 (MCL 750.316), as amended by 2013 PA 39.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Reps. LaFontaine, Denby, Franz, Lori, Lyons, Price, Haveman, Lauwers, Graves, Schor, Kowall and Foster introduced

House Bill No. 5005, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503 and 11506 (MCL 324.11503 and 324.11506), section 11503 as amended by 2007 PA 212 and section 11506 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and by adding section 11521b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Announcements by the Clerk

September 19, 2013

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the following audit report and/or report summary:

Performance audit of the Data Exchange Gateway, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, September 2013.

Gary L. Randall

Clerk of the House

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Rep. Haugh moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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