No. 26

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 6, 2014.

12:00 Noon.

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 LaVoy—present Roberts—present

Banks—present Goike—present Leonard—present Robinson—present

Barnett—present Graves—present Lipton—present Rogers—present

Bolger—present Greimel—present Lori—present Rutledge—present

Brinks—present Haines—present Lund—present Santana—present

Brown—present Haugh—present Lyons—present Schmidt—present

Brunner—present Haveman—present MacGregor—present Schor—present

Bumstead—present Heise—present MacMaster—present Segal—present

Callton—present Hobbs—present McBroom—present Shirkey—present

Cavanagh—present Hooker—present McCann—present Singh—present

Clemente—present Hovey-Wright—present McCready—present Slavens—present

Cochran—present Howrylak—present McMillin—present Smiley—present

Cotter—present Irwin—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present

Crawford—present Jacobsen—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present

Daley—present Jenkins—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present

Darany—present Johnson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present

Denby—present Kandrevas—present Oakes—present Switalski—present

Dianda—present Kelly—present Olumba—present Talabi—present

Dillon—present Kesto—present Outman—present Tlaib—present

Driskell—present Kivela—present Pagel—present Townsend—present

Durhal—present Knezek—present Pettalia—present VerHeulen—present

Faris—present Kosowski—present Phelps—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 Lauwers—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Pastor Anthony L. Whitehorn Sr., Pastor of Bethel-The House of God in Mt. Clemens, offered the following invocation:

“Dear Lord,

I thank You for the opportunity to be heard and allowing me to pray for us all.

Lord, I ask that You would bless those who were given the heart and mind to have me to pray.

God, I ask that You would bless this entire country as You have done thus far.

I ask Lord that You would allow us to bless You.

Please bless our Leaders in every area of this country.

Lord we are asking for special favor for the state of Michigan.

Open doors that this State has never seen before.

Give us such favor in Michigan that we will know that this prayer was answered.

Bless these that are here today and their families.

Please remember those who had a mind to be here, but was unable to attend and their families.

We thank You for our soldiers and their families, and ask that You would bless them.

God bless us all to make the best decision for our children, our youth and adults.

Let wisdom pour upon the decisions for our poor and homeless.

Lord You know the needs and the hearts of our Businessmen and women.

Allow us to remember our workers that help this country both domestic and abroad.

Bless us all from hurt, harm and danger.

We ask God that You will give Michigan peace this year that has never been seen.

Let Michigan be the model for the world to see from our request of You Lord.

Let us remember to be kind to one another and above all forgiving.

Lord have mercy on our sick and shut-in, in hospitals and nursing homes.

Above all bless this House of Representative see the vision together and make it plain.

Please God do not forget our Farmers, our Fire Fighters, and State and Local Officers.

Bless our Schools and allow them to be the best in the future.

These things we ask in Jesus Name. Amen!”

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Somerville, Brown, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, LaVoy, Price and Slavens offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 311.

A resolution to declare March 11, 2014, as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a disease that causes abnormal cell growth of the arterial wall. FMD can lead to areas of narrowing (stenosis), beading, aneurysms, and dissections (tears) of the arterial wall; and

Whereas, There has been little progress in understanding the disease since it was first diagnosed in 1938. There is no known cause or cure for the disease and there are no set protocols to treat the disease; and

Whereas, FMD has always been considered and is still classified a rare disease. Many researchers now believe FMD is an under-diagnosed disease. Some of the data suggest that 4-5% of the population may be affected by the disease; and

Whereas, Ninety percent of the patients affected by FMD are women, but men and children also get the disease. There are different classifications of FMD, the two most common types are medial fibroplasia and intimal fibroplasia. Unlike the adult population, children tend to be diagnosed with intimal fibroplasia, which can be more aggressive. Some patients present with both types of the disease. There is no understanding of why there are differences; and

Whereas, Individuals and families affected by fibromuscular dysplasia often experience problems such as a sense of isolation, difficulty in obtaining accurate and timely diagnosis, and optimal treatment options; and

Whereas, Many rare diseases are relatively well-known, but is not well-known by the public or medical community. Patients and their families must bear a large share of the burden for things such as educating others, including their own physicians, and raising funds for awareness and research; and

Whereas, The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA) was founded in March 2003. Over the past ten years, this association has been active and successful with many programs including public and physician awareness, patient support, and engaging and working with researchers from around the world; and

Whereas, FMDSA is funding the United States Registry for Fibromuscular Dysplasia. Until the recent data was released, it was thought was that 75% of FMD cases affected the renal arteries, but that is now known to be inaccurate. It is also very common to have a 5 year delay from onset of symptoms to diagnosis; and

Whereas, There is still much needed awareness and research of the disease. FMD patients present with the same symptoms that much of the general population is affected with, such as hypertension, headaches, and dizziness. Others present with TIA or stroke, dissection (tear) of an artery, aneurysm, swooshing noise in the ear, and renal infraction. Children can present with basis symptoms such as high blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Misdiagnoses of FMD can lead to severe consequences and disability; and

Whereas, FMDSA is organizing a global observance of Fibromuscular Dysplasia. During the second week of March each year, patients, medical professionals, and researchers, are joining together to focus attention on fibromuscular dysplasia as a public health issue during that week; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 11, 2014 as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Daley, Lauwers, Kurtz, Rendon, Johnson, Schmidt, Brunner, Smiley, Muxlow, Hovey-Wright, Brown, Slavens, Phelps, Segal, LaVoy, Potvin, Denby, Pagel, Victory, Outman, Goike, Glardon, Pettalia, McBroom, Kelly, Yanez, Faris, Kosowski, Cotter, Durhal, Heise, Hooker, Howrylak and Price offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 312.

A resolution to declare March 2014 as Agricultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Each year, states across the nation recognize March as a time to celebrate the importance of food and agriculture as it provides almost everything we eat and use each day; and

Whereas, As part of that celebration, Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed March as Food and Agriculture Month in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture businesses are increasing in value and importance. The industry generates $96 billion in total economic activity each year and the sector is likely to increase even more because of the export opportunities the next 10-20 years in research and development, food processing, and exports; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture sector is very diverse with 52,194 farms on nearly 10 million acres of farmland producing more than 300 food and agricultural commodities. Our state ranks fourth in the nation for farmers markets and is also home to 101 wineries and dozens of micro-breweries. Twenty-two percent of the state’s workforce (923,000 Michiganders) are employed in agriculture, food processing, and related businesses; and

Whereas, Michigan leads the nation in the production of 17 commodities, including tart cherries, blueberries, three kinds of dry beans (black, cranberry, and small red), 11 floriculture products (including begonias, geraniums, petunias, and impatiens), and pickling cucumbers. Michigan also ranks in the top ten for forty other commodities; and

Whereas, Exports are an important segment of Michigan agriculture. The industry exports about one-third of its agricultural commodities each year, generating nearly $3.2 billion in revenue. Over sixty percent of all Michigan’s agricultural exports go directly to Canada, our number one export market. Other top importing countries for Michigan-grown products are Mexico, Japan, Korea, and China; and

Whereas, Food processing is a large contributor to the state’s economy. Michigan is home to approximately 2,000 licensed food processors who employ more than 130,000 residents and generate nearly $25 billion in economic activity, making the state nineteenth in the nation for food processing; and

Whereas, FFA has a long and distinguished history in the state. The Michigan FFA Association provides a solid foundation for youth and the future of agriculture in Michigan by promoting premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its nearly 6,300 members. The members represent diverse backgrounds from rural and urban lifestyles, but share a common goal of educating classmates and communities about the state’s $91.4 billion food and fiber industry, including more than 200 agricultural commodities. The FFA is a vital part of quality intra-curricular education, developing good citizens, leaders, entrepreneurs, employees, executives, and future agriculture educators; and

Whereas, The month of March celebrates National Agricultural Week, Michigan State University hosts the State FFA Convention as well as Agriculture and Natural Resources Week, and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has formed a 2014 partnership with Michigan FFA in promoting Agricultural Heritage License Plates; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of the Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2014 as Agricultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate this momentous occasion.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 312.

A resolution to declare March 2014 as Agricultural Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Each year, states across the nation recognize March as a time to celebrate the importance of food and agriculture as it provides almost everything we eat and use each day; and

Whereas, As part of that celebration, Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed March as Food and Agriculture Month in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan’s food and agriculture sector is very diverse with nearly 55,000 farms on nearly 10 million acres of farmland producing more than 300 food and agricultural commodities. Our state ranks fourth in the nation for farmers markets and is also home to 101 wineries and dozens of micro-breweries. Twenty-two percent of the state’s workforce (923,000 Michiganders) are employed in agriculture, food processing, and related businesses; and

Whereas, FFA has a long and distinguished history in the state. The Michigan FFA Association provides a solid foundation for youth and the future of agriculture in Michigan by promoting premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its nearly 6,300 members. The members represent diverse backgrounds from rural and urban lifestyles, but share a common goal of educating classmates and communities about the state’s $96 billion food and fiber industry, including more than 300 agricultural commodities. The FFA is a vital part of quality intra-curricular education, developing good citizens, leaders, entrepreneurs, employees, executives, and future agriculture educators; and

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.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 711, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.54d), as amended by 2008 PA 556.

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

Roll Call No. 86 Yeas—100

Banks Goike LaVoy Rogers

Barnett Graves Leonard Rutledge

Bolger 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 McCann Slavens

Cotter Hovey-Wright McCready Smiley

Crawford Howrylak Muxlow Somerville

Daley Irwin Nathan Stallworth

Darany Jacobsen Nesbitt Stamas

Denby Jenkins O’Brien Stanley

Dillon Johnson Oakes Switalski

Driskell Kandrevas Olumba Talabi

Durhal Kelly Outman Tlaib

Faris Kesto Pagel Townsend

Farrington Knezek Phelps VerHeulen

Forlini Kosowski Poleski Victory

Foster Kowall Potvin Walsh

Franz Kurtz Price Yanez

Geiss LaFontaine Pscholka Yonker

Genetski Lane Rendon Zemke

Glardon Lauwers Roberts Zorn

Nays—10

Abed Dianda McBroom Pettalia

Brinks Kivela McMillin Robinson

Cochran Lamonte

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 raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,”

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.

Senate Bill No. 735, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4z (MCL 205.94z), as added by 2008 PA 555.

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

Roll Call No. 87 Yeas—100

Banks Goike LaVoy Rogers

Barnett Graves Leonard Rutledge

Bolger 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 McCann Slavens

Cotter Hovey-Wright McCready Smiley

Crawford Howrylak Muxlow Somerville

Daley Irwin Nathan Stallworth

Darany Jacobsen Nesbitt Stamas

Denby Jenkins O’Brien Stanley

Dillon Johnson Oakes Switalski

Driskell Kandrevas Olumba Talabi

Durhal Kelly Outman Tlaib

Faris Kesto Pagel Townsend

Farrington Knezek Phelps VerHeulen

Forlini Kosowski Poleski Victory

Foster Kowall Potvin Walsh

Franz Kurtz Price Yanez

Geiss LaFontaine Pscholka Yonker

Genetski Lane Rendon Zemke

Glardon Lauwers Roberts Zorn

Nays—10

Abed Dianda McBroom Pettalia

Brinks Kivela McMillin Robinson

Cochran Lamonte

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 levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 389, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 181, entitled “An act to authorize the board of a school district to award high school diplomas to World War II veterans and Korean conflict veterans under certain circumstances; and to prescribe duties and responsibilities of certain state officers and officials,” by amending section 1 (MCL 35.341), as amended by 2003 PA 203.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 504, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 925 (MCL 436.1925).

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 505, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2010 PA 175.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-6) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Stamas moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 7, by inserting:

“(M) ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DRINK MENUS.”.

2. Amend page 5, line 13, by striking out all of subparagraph (xii) and renumbering the remaining subparagraphs.

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 506, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 409 (MCL 436.1409), as amended by 2000 PA 395.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 507, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 301 (MCL 436.1301).

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 650, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2008 PA 474.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 329, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 605 (MCL 436.1605).

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 276, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 57f (MCL 400.57f), as amended by 2011 PA 132.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, following line 6, by inserting:

“(H) UPON PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION, A RECIPIENT WHO IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN CHILD CARE FOR HIS OR HER CHILD IN HIS OR HER CARE.”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5277, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3204, 3240, and 3278 (MCL 600.3204, 600.3240, and 600.3278), section 3204 as amended by 2013 PA 103, section 3240 as amended by 2013 PA 104, and section 3278 as added by 2011 PA 301, and by adding sections 3237 and 3238; 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-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Services,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Callton moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 17, line 24, after “effect” by striking out “90” and inserting “30”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5277, entitled

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

Roll Call No. 88 Yeas—107

Abed Genetski Lane Rendon

Banks Glardon Lauwers Roberts

Barnett Goike LaVoy Rogers

Bolger Graves Leonard Rutledge

Brinks Greimel Lipton Schmidt

Brown Haines Lori Schor

Brunner Haugh Lund Segal

Bumstead Haveman Lyons Shirkey

Callton Heise MacGregor Singh

Cavanagh Hobbs MacMaster Slavens

Clemente Hooker McBroom Smiley

Cochran Hovey-Wright McCann Somerville

Cotter Howrylak McCready Stallworth

Crawford Irwin McMillin Stamas

Daley Jacobsen Muxlow Stanley

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 Phelps Yanez

Forlini Kowall Poleski Yonker

Foster Kurtz Potvin Zemke

Franz LaFontaine Price Zorn

Geiss Lamonte Pscholka

Nays—3

Olumba Robinson Santana

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.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Lipton moved that the Committee on Education be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5268.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 25, p. 322.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Lipton,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Rep. Dillon moved that the Committee on Education be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5269.

(For first notice see House Journal No. 25, p. 322.)

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Dillon,

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

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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.

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 Thursday, March 6:

House Bill Nos. 5390 5391 5392 5393 5394

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, March 6:

Senate Bill Nos. 472 667 668

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Cotter, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5091, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234e (MCL 750.234e), as added by 1990 PA 321.

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. Cotter, Kesto, Heise, Johnson, LaFontaine, Leonard, Howrylak, Cavanagh, Irwin and Clemente

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Cotter, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5092, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 222 (MCL 750.222), as amended by 2012 PA 242.

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. Cotter, Kesto, Heise, Johnson, LaFontaine, Leonard, Howrylak, Cavanagh, Irwin and Clemente

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Cotter, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 199.

A resolution to urge the state of Illinois to recognize Michigan concealed pistol license holders as being automatically legal to carry concealed handguns in the state of Illinois.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 69 of 2013, p. 1362.)

With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.

Substitute for House Resolution No. 199.

A resolution to urge the state of Illinois to recognize Michigan concealed pistol license holders as being automatically authorized to carry concealed handguns in Illinois.

Whereas, The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted House Bill 183, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, authorizing appropriately licensed Illinois residents to carry concealed handguns. Illinois has now joined with the rest of the states in issuing concealed carry licenses to qualified residents, creating an opportunity for citizens throughout the country to preserve their right to self-defense regardless of the state in which they travel; and

Whereas, Illinois’s new law provides for a non-resident Illinois concealed carry license if the non-resident’s home state’s concealed carry license laws are “substantially similar” to Illinois’s law. However, all out-of-state residents would still have to apply for a separate non-resident license. To apply for a non-resident license, a Michigan resident, who has already been approved under Michigan’s law, would have to meet several additional requirements in the state of Illinois. These requirements include obtaining 16 hours of additional concealed carry firearms training provided by an approved instructor, providing an electronic copy of a valid Michigan concealed carry license, and obtaining an Illinois digital identification card. Finally, non-residents must pay a $300 fee for a five-year license; and

Whereas, Illinois’s current non-resident structure is burdensome and unnecessary over-regulation of individuals who have already been vetted through Michigan’s robust approval process. Statistics show that Michigan’s concealed carry law provides appropriate safety measures to ensure those not qualified to carry concealed pistols do not receive a license. Michigan law requires an applicant to be lawfully able to possess, sell, or purchase a firearm and reflects, via fingerprinting and a thorough background check, whether the applicant has or has not been convicted of felonies or other serious crimes; and

Whereas, As is the case in most reciprocity agreements throughout the nation, Illinois should automatically recognize the existing CPL licenses of Michigan residents in order to enhance safety and avoid duplication of regulation, as Michigan allows Illinois license holders to carry in Michigan. Illinois is currently the only state in the Great Lakes region that does not grant reciprocity to Michigan residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That, in the spirit of cooperation and reciprocity, we respectfully urge the state of Illinois to recognize lawful Michigan concealed pistol license holders as being automatically authorized to carry concealed handguns in Illinois; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the Illinois Senate, the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, the Governor of Illinois, the Illinois Attorney General, and the Director of the Illinois State Police.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Cotter, Kesto, Heise, Johnson, LaFontaine, Leonard, Howrylak, Cavanagh, Irwin and Clemente

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Cotter, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 6, 2014

Present: Reps. Cotter, Kesto, Heise, Johnson, LaFontaine, Leonard, Howrylak, Cavanagh, Lipton, Irwin and Clemente

The Committee on Financial Liability Reform, by Rep. Poleski, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4964, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by amending the title, as amended by 1988 PA 343, and by adding section 19b.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Poleski, Victory, Denby, McMillin, Schmidt, Callton, Jacobsen, Cavanagh, Irwin and Barnett

Nays: Rep. Robinson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Poleski, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Liability Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 6, 2014

Present: Reps. Poleski, Victory, Denby, McMillin, Schmidt, Callton, Jacobsen, Cavanagh, Irwin, Robinson and Barnett

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 472, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled “State survey and remonumentation act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 (MCL 54.262, 54.263, 54.264, 54.266, 54.267, 54.268, 54.269, 54.270, 54.271, 54.272, 54.273, 54.274, 54.275, 54.276, and 54.277), sections 2 and 12 as amended by 2010 PA 260, section 6 as amended by 1998 PA 5, section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 489, and section 11 as amended by 2006 PA 76, and by adding sections 9a, 9b, and 17a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 667, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2006 PA 236.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 668, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 4 (MCL 722.641 and 722.644), as amended by 2006 PA 236.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Schor introduced

House Bill No. 5395, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 560b (MCL 168.560b), as amended by 2012 PA 128.

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

Rep. LaFontaine introduced

House Bill No. 5396, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1110 (MCL 339.1110), as amended by 1988 PA 463.

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

Rep. Haveman introduced

House Bill No. 5397, entitled

A bill to authorize certain local units of government that own electric utilities to adopt residential clean energy programs to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property in certain districts; to provide for the financing of such programs through commercial lending, loans by a nonprofit corporation, utility bill charges, and other means; to authorize local units of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.

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

Reps. Bumstead, Brown, Schmidt, Callton, Pscholka, Santana and Potvin introduced

House Bill No. 5398, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 78r.

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

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Rep. Santana moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:50 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives

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