No. 70
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 24, 2014.
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 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—excused 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—e/d/s 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
Rev. James Hogg, Pastor of Living Hope Community Church in Walker, offered the following invocation:
“Lord of all the earth, we thank You for the freedom we have this morning. Bless those assembled here who have chosen to serve the people. Give them the wisdom that only comes from You. Thank You for Your blessing on our beautiful state and our local communities.
We need You in this place this afternoon. Help us all to understand what Moses told You as he led his people through the wilderness when he said:
If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16How will anyone know that You are pleased with me and with Your people unless You go with us? What else will distinguish me and Your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?’ (Exodus 33:15,16 - NIV)
Lord, may we be known as Your people.
Our help and our hope abides in You. But it is Your presence combined with our actions – our movement – that makes the difference in our world. That distinguishes us from all others. May we seek Your presence above all else so that this assembly can lead the citizens of the state of Michigan to do good works.
For it is not by might and it is not by power, but it is by Your spirit, says the Lord.
Fill this place with Your presence. Fill us all with the Holy Spirit. We pray, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”
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Rep. Rutledge moved that Rep. Nathan be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 411.
A resolution to declare October 2014 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on September 17, see House Journal No. 67, p. 1709.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Abed, Brunner, Cavanagh, Clemente, Cochran, Cotter, Daley, Darany, Denby, Dianda, Dillon, Driskell, Durhal, Faris, Farrington, Forlini, Franz, Genetski, Goike, Graves, Greimel, Haines, Haugh, Haveman, Hobbs, Hooker, Irwin, Jacobsen, Jenkins, Johnson, Kandrevas, Kelly, Kesto, Kivela, Knezek, Kosowski, Kurtz, LaFontaine, Lane, Lauwers, Leonard, Lipton, Lori, Lyons, MacGregor, MacMaster, McCann, McCready, Muxlow, O’Brien, Oakes, Outman, Pagel, Pettalia, Phelps, Poleski, Potvin, Price, Pscholka, Rendon, Roberts, Robinson, Rogers, Rutledge, Santana, Schmidt, Schor, Segal, Shirkey, Singh, Smiley, Somerville, Stallworth, Stamas, Stanley, Talabi, Tlaib, Townsend, VerHeulen, Victory, Walsh, Yanez, Yonker, Zemke and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 412.
A resolution to declare October 2014 as Filipino-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on September 17, see House Journal No. 67, p. 1709.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 413.
A resolution to declare October 2014 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on September 18, see House Journal No. 68, p. 1728.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 414.
A resolution to declare October 2014 as Breast Cancer Detection Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on September 18, see House Journal No. 68, p. 1728.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Abed, Banks, Brinks, Brunner, Bumstead, Callton, Cavanagh, Clemente, Cochran, Cotter, Daley, Darany, Denby, Dianda, Dillon, Driskell, Durhal, Faris, Farrington, Forlini, Foster, Franz, Genetski, Glardon, Goike, Graves, Greimel, Haines, Haugh, Haveman, Heise, Hobbs, Hooker, Irwin, Jacobsen, Jenkins, Johnson, Kandrevas, Kelly, Kesto, Kivela, Knezek, Kosowski, Kowall, Kurtz, LaFontaine, Lane, Lauwers, LaVoy, Leonard, Lipton, Lori, Lund, Lyons, MacGregor, MacMaster, McBroom, McCann, McCready, McMillin, Muxlow, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Oakes, Outman, Pagel, Pettalia, Phelps, Poleski, Potvin, Pscholka, Rendon, Roberts, Robinson, Rogers, Rutledge, Santana, Schmidt, Schor, Segal, Shirkey, Singh, Smiley, Somerville, Stallworth, Stamas, Stanley, Switalski, Talabi, Tlaib, Townsend, VerHeulen, Victory, Walsh, Yanez, Yonker, Zemke and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Reps. Slavens, Singh, Hovey-Wright, Geiss, Switalski, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Heise and Howrylak offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 419.
A resolution to declare October 2014 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, There are 25 Hindu temples in Michigan, spread across the state from Grand Rapids to Detroit. Furthermore, Ganges, Michigan is the site of two prominent Hindu ashrams (retreats), including the Vivekananda Monastery and Retreat Center; and
Whereas, Michigan Hindu temples have been involved in numerous charity and community drives across the state, including, but not limited to, providing college scholarships for deserving students, serving Hindu refugee communities across the state, and providing free meals to all temple visitors; and
Whereas, Hindu Americans in Michigan are involved in the state’s interfaith leadership. Hindu Americans currently serving on major Michigan interfaith initiatives include: Chandru Acharya on the Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Padma Kuppa on the Women’s Interfaith Solutions for Dialogue in Metro Detroit (WISDOM) and Board Member of Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion and Outreach, and Fred Stella as host of the NPR-syndicated radio show Common Threads and president of the Grand Rapids’ Interfaith Dialogue Association; and
Whereas, The Bharatiya Temple in Michigan hosted the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation in 2013. This marked the first time that the Sabbath has been hosted outside the Judeo-Christian community;
Whereas, There is an estimated one billion Hindus worldwide, and more than 2 million Hindu Americans live across the nation; and
Whereas, Michigan and our nation have greatly benefited from Hindu Americans, especially through the Vedanta philosophy, Ayurvedic medicine, classical Indian art, dance, music, meditation, literature, and community service; and
Whereas, The United States was officially introduced to Hinduism by Swami Vivekananda in 1893 at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago: and
Whereas, Hindu Americans promote the ideals of tolerance, pluralism, and religious freedom, which are inherent to their beliefs and respect the diversity of all faiths; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2014 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Dianda, Kivela, Schmidt, Foster, McBroom, Faris, Franz, Driskell, Cochran, Roberts and Oakes offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 420.
A resolution to call on the federal government to take steps to protect Lake Superior from Asian carp.
Whereas, Asian carp are poised to enter the Great Lakes through the Chicago Area Waterway System. While protections exist in this area to prevent an Asian carp invasion, they are not effective, and a substantial invasion risk remains. Unfortunately, efforts to more effectively protect the Great Lakes have been stymied by a lack of agreement on next steps, in part, because of the complicated dynamics and potential economic implications for the Chicago metropolitan area; and
Whereas, Asian carp could have significant impacts on Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. Asian carp would compete with Great Lakes fish for food and could severely decrease economically important fish populations in the Great Lake. Lake Superior is home to a thriving fish industry of vital importance to the communities surrounding the lake; and
Whereas, There is still time to protect Lake Superior from Asian carp even if efforts fail in the Chicago area. The Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie already span the connecting waters between Lake Superior and the rest of the Great Lakes. Immediate steps should be taken, while there is still time, to fortify the infrastructure at the locks to prevent the movement of Asian carp; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call on the federal government to take steps to protect Lake Superior from Asian carp; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Reps. LaVoy, Lauwers, Daley, Geiss, Brunner, Smiley, Kurtz, Denby, Barnett, Brown, Darany, Howrylak and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 421.
A resolution to urge Governor Snyder to call together a regional governors’ commission to address algae blooms in Lake Erie.
Whereas, On August 2, the city of Toledo issued a “do-not-drink” advisory for users of their drinking water system because of toxins produced by large algal blooms in Lake Erie. For more than two days, a half million people in the Toledo area needed to find alternative sources for one of life’s most basic necessities, safe drinking water; and
Whereas, Harmful algal blooms are increasingly common in Lake Erie, a source of drinking water for communities in Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. Increased nutrient inputs to Lake Erie, warmer water temperatures, and invasive species are all factors contributing to the scope and prevalence of these blooms. Unfortunately, the status quo is clearly insufficient to address the reality confronting Toledo and other Lake Erie communities; and
Whereas, The public health threat from harmful algal blooms requires a coordinated response from our state leaders. Activities in each state and province surrounding Lake Erie may be contributing to the problem. Over forty years ago, it took strong regional cooperation to help bring Lake Erie back from the “dead.” No less is required now to protect this shared resource upon which so many residents of Michigan and the other states and province rely; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Governor Snyder to call together a governors’ commission with the governors of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania and the premier of Ontario to address the health of Lake Erie; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the governors and premier to determine the cause of the recent algae bloom, develop solutions to mitigate future algae blooms, implement agreed upon solutions, and monitor lake health; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Governor Snyder; the governors of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio; and the Premier of Ontario.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Cotter to the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 705, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 17a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.17a).
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.
House Bill No. 5743, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 24 of chapter X (MCL 710.24), as amended by 2012 PA 614.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Rendon moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5744, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2529 (MCL 600.2529), as amended by 2009 PA 239.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Kurtz moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5745, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 1 and 2a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.1 and 712A.2a), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 541 and section 2a as amended by 2011 PA 226.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Jenkins moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5746, entitled
A bill to amend 2011 PA 225, entitled “Young adult voluntary foster care act,” by amending section 29 (MCL 400.669).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Jenkins moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 857, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 3.
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled “Of the legislature,” by amending section 4 (MCL 4.84); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 496 Yeas—108
Abed 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 Nesbitt Stanley
Denby Johnson O’Brien Switalski
Dianda Kandrevas Oakes Talabi
Dillon Kelly Outman Tlaib
Driskell Kesto Pagel Townsend
Durhal Kivela Pettalia VerHeulen
Faris Knezek Phelps Victory
Farrington Kosowski Poleski Walsh
Forlini Kowall Potvin Yanez
Foster Kurtz Price Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Pscholka Zemke
Geiss Lamonte Rendon Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5419, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16336, 17901, 17905, and 17906 (MCL 333.16336, 333.17901, 333.17905, and 333.17906), as added by 2006 PA 54.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 497 Yeas—91
Abed Goike Lamonte Pscholka
Bolger Graves Lane Rendon
Brinks Greimel Lauwers Roberts
Brown Haines LaVoy Rogers
Bumstead Haugh Leonard Rutledge
Cavanagh Haveman Lipton Schmidt
Clemente Heise Lori Schor
Cotter Hooker Lund Segal
Crawford Hovey-Wright Lyons Shirkey
Daley Howrylak MacGregor Slavens
Darany Irwin McCann Smiley
Denby Jacobsen McCready Somerville
Dianda Jenkins Muxlow Stamas
Dillon Johnson Nesbitt Stanley
Driskell Kandrevas O’Brien Switalski
Durhal Kelly Oakes Tlaib
Farrington Kesto Outman VerHeulen
Forlini Kivela Pagel Victory
Foster Knezek Pettalia Walsh
Franz Kosowski Phelps Yanez
Geiss Kowall Poleski Zemke
Genetski Kurtz Potvin Zorn
Glardon LaFontaine Price
Nays—17
Banks Faris McMillin Stallworth
Barnett Hobbs Robinson Talabi
Brunner MacMaster Santana Townsend
Callton McBroom Singh Yonker
Cochran
In The Chair: Cotter
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. McBroom, 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 am frustrated by the need I feel to vote ‘no’ on this bill. I certainly have no objections to reducing the hour requirements and expanding some of the other rights of athletic trainers. However, I find the recent removal of chiropractors as acceptable to provide direction or prescription of care while retaining dentists and podiatrists to be extremely egregious and insulting. The continued practice of leaving chiropractors and chiropractic care as an outsider to mainline, culturally and scientifically acceptable care is endorsement of the long held snobbish attitude of the medical establishment. This elitism carries to many other medical care areas such as midwifery and should not be tolerated or supported in our statutes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.”
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Rep. Olumba entered the House Chambers.
House Bill No. 5798, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 525, and 609 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1525, and 436.1609), section 105 as amended by 2005 PA 320, section 525 as amended by 2013 PA 236, and section 609 as amended by 2014 PA 47, and by adding section 914a.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. McMillin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 20, line 10, by striking out all of section 914A.
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 498 Yeas—103
Abed Geiss Lauwers Roberts
Banks Genetski LaVoy Rogers
Barnett Glardon Leonard Rutledge
Bolger Goike Lipton Santana
Brinks Graves Lori Schmidt
Brown Greimel Lund Schor
Brunner Haines Lyons Segal
Bumstead Haugh MacGregor Shirkey
Callton Haveman MacMaster Singh
Cavanagh Heise McBroom Slavens
Clemente Hobbs McCann Smiley
Cochran Hovey-Wright McCready Somerville
Cotter Howrylak McMillin Stallworth
Crawford Irwin Muxlow Stamas
Daley Jacobsen Nesbitt Stanley
Darany Jenkins O’Brien Switalski
Denby Johnson Oakes Tlaib
Dianda Kandrevas Olumba Townsend
Dillon Kesto Outman VerHeulen
Driskell Kivela Pagel Victory
Durhal Knezek Pettalia Walsh
Faris Kosowski Phelps Yanez
Farrington Kowall Poleski Yonker
Forlini LaFontaine Potvin Zemke
Foster Lamonte Pscholka Zorn
Franz Lane Rendon
Nays—6
Hooker Kurtz Robinson Talabi
Kelly Price
In The Chair: Cotter
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Stamas moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 405, 525, and 609 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1405, 436.1525, and 436.1609), section 105 as amended by 2005 PA 320, section 525 as amended by 2013 PA 236, and section 609 as amended by 2014 PA 47.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5669, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1527 (MCL 380.1527), as added by 1995 PA 289.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 499 Yeas—109
Abed 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 Heise MacGregor Segal
Callton Hobbs MacMaster Shirkey
Cavanagh Hooker McBroom Singh
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCann Slavens
Cochran Howrylak McCready Smiley
Cotter Irwin McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Jenkins Nesbitt Stamas
Darany Johnson O’Brien Stanley
Denby Kandrevas Oakes Switalski
Dianda Kelly Olumba Talabi
Dillon Kesto Outman Tlaib
Driskell Kivela Pagel Townsend
Durhal Knezek Pettalia VerHeulen
Faris Kosowski Phelps Victory
Farrington Kowall Poleski Walsh
Forlini Kurtz Potvin Yanez
Foster LaFontaine Price Yonker
Franz Lamonte Pscholka Zemke
Geiss Lane Rendon Zorn
Genetski
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5097, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15b (MCL 423.215b), as added by 2011 PA 54.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 500 Yeas—97
Abed Glardon Lauwers Rogers
Banks Goike LaVoy Rutledge
Barnett Graves Leonard Santana
Bolger Greimel Lipton Schmidt
Brinks Haines Lori Schor
Brown Haugh Lund Segal
Brunner Haveman Lyons Shirkey
Callton Hobbs MacGregor Singh
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright MacMaster Slavens
Clemente Irwin McBroom Smiley
Cochran Jacobsen McCann Somerville
Cotter Jenkins McCready Stallworth
Crawford Johnson Muxlow Stamas
Daley Kandrevas Nesbitt Stanley
Darany Kelly O’Brien Switalski
Denby Kesto Oakes Talabi
Dianda Kivela Olumba Tlaib
Dillon Knezek Outman Townsend
Driskell Kosowski Pettalia VerHeulen
Durhal Kowall Phelps Walsh
Faris Kurtz Poleski Yanez
Farrington LaFontaine Rendon Yonker
Forlini Lamonte Roberts Zemke
Foster Lane Robinson Zorn
Franz
Nays—12
Bumstead Heise McMillin Price
Geiss Hooker Pagel Pscholka
Genetski Howrylak Potvin Victory
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5412, entitled
A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by adding section 4111.
Was read a third time and passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 501 Yeas—108
Abed Genetski Lane Rendon
Banks Glardon Lauwers Roberts
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 Nesbitt Stanley
Denby Johnson O’Brien Switalski
Dianda Kandrevas Oakes Talabi
Dillon Kelly Olumba Tlaib
Driskell Kesto Outman Townsend
Durhal Kivela Pagel VerHeulen
Faris Knezek Pettalia Victory
Farrington Kosowski Phelps Walsh
Forlini Kowall Poleski Yanez
Foster Kurtz Potvin Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Price Zemke
Geiss Lamonte Pscholka Zorn
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5413, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 315a and 376a (MCL 750.315a and 750.376a), as amended by 2003 PA 217.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 502 Yeas—108
Abed Genetski Lane Rendon
Banks Glardon Lauwers Roberts
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 Nesbitt Stanley
Denby Johnson O’Brien Switalski
Dianda Kandrevas Oakes Talabi
Dillon Kelly Olumba Tlaib
Driskell Kesto Outman Townsend
Durhal Kivela Pagel VerHeulen
Faris Knezek Pettalia Victory
Farrington Kosowski Phelps Walsh
Forlini Kowall Poleski Yanez
Foster Kurtz Potvin Yonker
Franz LaFontaine Price Zemke
Geiss Lamonte Pscholka Zorn
Nays—1
Robinson
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5444, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 525, entitled “Foster care trust fund act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10 (MCL 722.1021, 722.1022, 722.1023, 722.1024, 722.1025, 722.1026, and 722.1030) and by adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 503 Yeas—108
Abed 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 Heise MacGregor Segal
Callton Hobbs MacMaster Shirkey
Cavanagh Hooker McBroom Singh
Clemente Hovey-Wright McCann Slavens
Cochran Howrylak McCready Smiley
Cotter Irwin McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Jenkins Nesbitt Stamas
Darany Johnson O’Brien Stanley
Denby Kandrevas Oakes Switalski
Dianda Kelly Olumba Talabi
Dillon Kesto Outman Tlaib
Driskell Kivela Pagel Townsend
Durhal Knezek Pettalia VerHeulen
Faris Kosowski Phelps Victory
Farrington Kowall Poleski Walsh
Forlini Kurtz Potvin Yanez
Foster LaFontaine Price Yonker
Franz Lamonte Pscholka Zemke
Geiss Lane Rendon Zorn
Nays—1
Genetski
In The Chair: Cotter
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Stamas moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 2008 PA 525, entitled “Foster care trust fund act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, and 11 (MCL 722.1021, 722.1022, 722.1023, 722.1029, 722.1030, and 722.1031) and by adding sections 7a and 7b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Rutledge moved that Rep. Hovey-Wright be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Stamas moved that Senate Bill No. 857 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 857, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled “An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health,” (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 3.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 504 Yeas—108
Abed Genetski Lauwers Roberts
Banks Glardon LaVoy Robinson
Barnett Goike Leonard Rogers
Bolger Graves Lipton Rutledge
Brinks Greimel Lori Santana
Brown Haines Lund Schmidt
Brunner Haugh Lyons Schor
Bumstead Haveman MacGregor Segal
Callton Heise MacMaster Shirkey
Cavanagh Hobbs McBroom Singh
Clemente Hooker McCann Slavens
Cochran Howrylak McCready Smiley
Cotter Irwin McMillin Somerville
Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Stallworth
Daley Jenkins Nesbitt Stamas
Darany Johnson O’Brien Stanley
Denby Kandrevas Oakes Switalski
Dianda Kelly Olumba Talabi
Dillon Kesto Outman Tlaib
Driskell Kivela Pagel Townsend
Durhal Knezek Pettalia VerHeulen
Faris Kosowski Phelps Victory
Farrington Kowall Poleski Walsh
Forlini Kurtz Potvin Yanez
Foster LaFontaine Price Yonker
Franz Lamonte Pscholka Zemke
Geiss Lane Rendon Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 882, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 18j (MCL 247.668j), as added by 2012 PA 506.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schmidt moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Schmidt moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 25, after “new” by striking out “transportation”.
2. Amend page 4, line 6, by striking out “transportation”.
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.
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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
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Stamas moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, September 30, at 1:30 p.m.
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 Wednesday, September 24:
House Bill Nos. 5838 5839 5840 5841 5842 5843 5844 5845 5846 5847 5848 5849 5850 5851
5852 5853 5854 5855 5856
Senate Bill Nos. 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, September 24:
Senate Bill Nos. 730 886 887 888 889 926 927 963 964 965 966 979 1007 1015
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Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Lund, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5636, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3101 (MCL 500.3101), as amended by 2008 PA 241.
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. Lund, Leonard, Denby, Cotter, Glardon, Goike, LaFontaine, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Segal, Abed, Cochran and Hovey-Wright
Nays: None
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Lund, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5792, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 102, 1301, 1311, 1312, 1315, 1325, 1333, 1341, 1343, 1351, 1355, and 1371 (MCL 500.102, 500.1301, 500.1311, 500.1312, 500.1315, 500.1325, 500.1333, 500.1341, 500.1343, 500.1351, 500.1355, and 500.1371), section 102 as amended by 2000 PA 252, sections 1301, 1312, 1315, 1351, and 1371 as amended by 1992 PA 182, section 1311 as amended by 2010 PA 61, section 1325 as amended by 1994 PA 227, section 1341 as amended by 1994 PA 443, and section 1343 as amended by 1995 PA 219, and by adding sections 1325a and 1357.
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. Lund, Leonard, Denby, Cotter, Glardon, Goike, LaFontaine, Lyons, Nesbitt and O’Brien
Nays: None
The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Lund, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5823, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 17.
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. Lund, Leonard, Denby, Cotter, Glardon, Goike, LaFontaine, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Segal, Lipton, Abed, Cochran and Hovey-Wright
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lund, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Lund, Leonard, Denby, Cotter, Glardon, Goike, LaFontaine, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Segal, Lipton, Abed, Cochran and Hovey-Wright
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5035, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” (MCL 389.1 to 389.195) by adding section 123a.
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. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Darany, Slavens, Banks, Yanez and Kosowski
Nays: None
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5036, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” (MCL 389.1 to 389.195) by adding section 123a.
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. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Darany, Slavens, Banks, Yanez and Kosowski
Nays: None
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5751, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 290, entitled “Boiler act of 1965,” by amending sections 2 and 13d (MCL 408.752 and 408.763d), as amended by 2013 PA 167.
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. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Slavens, Banks, Yanez and Kosowski
Nays: None
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 385.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to investigate the United States Department of Veterans Affairs’ treatment of military veterans seeking health care at facilities throughout the country.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 55, p. 1082.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Darany, Slavens, Yanez and Kosowski
Nays: None
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, by Rep. Stamas, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 390.
A resolution to urge the U.S. Department of Defense to provide toll-free calling to active duty military men and women serving overseas, so that they may call family members in the U.S. without cost.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 57, p. 1152.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Darany, Slavens, Yanez and Kosowski
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Stamas, Chair, of the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Stamas, Franz, Haines, Kurtz, Hooker, Zorn, Graves, Santana, Darany, Slavens, Banks, Yanez and Kosowski
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Haveman, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4157, entitled
A bill to create certain loan programs for information, communications, and technology improvements; to facilitate the operation of certain programs; and to impose certain duties on certain state officers and employees.
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. Haveman, Pscholka, Lori, Rogers, Stamas, Walsh, Bumstead, Forlini, MacGregor, MacMaster, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, McCready, VerHeulen, Brown, Durhal, McCann, Dillon, Roberts, Kandrevas, Faris, Zemke and Singh
Nays: Rep. Shirkey
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Haveman, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5725, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 251 (MCL 18.1251), as amended by 1999 PA 8, and by adding section 257.
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. Haveman, Pscholka, Lori, Rogers, Stamas, Walsh, Bumstead, Forlini, MacGregor, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, McCready, VerHeulen, Shirkey and Durhal
Nays: Reps. Tlaib, Brown, Dillon, Roberts, Kandrevas, Faris, Zemke and Singh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Haveman, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Haveman, Pscholka, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Stamas, Walsh, Bumstead, Forlini, MacGregor, MacMaster, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, McCready, VerHeulen, Shirkey, Tlaib, Brown, Durhal, McCann, Dillon, Roberts, Kandrevas, Faris, Zemke and Singh
Absent: Rep. Olumba
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Callton, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5794, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3238 and 3241a (MCL 600.3238 and 600.3241a), section 3238 as added by 2014 PA 125 and section 3241a as amended by 2006 PA 579.
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. Callton, Somerville, Farrington, Lyons, Pettalia, Kelly, Johnson, Stanley, Lane, Lamonte and Oakes
Nays: None
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Callton, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5795, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3140 (MCL 600.3140), as amended by 2004 PA 538.
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. Callton, Somerville, Farrington, Lyons, Pettalia, Kelly, Johnson, Stanley, Lane, Lamonte and Oakes
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Callton, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Callton, Somerville, Farrington, Lyons, Pettalia, Kelly, Johnson, Stanley, Lane, Lamonte and Oakes
Absent: Rep. Nathan
Excused: Rep. Nathan
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Kurtz, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 861, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled “An act to establish the state children’s trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund,” by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2008 PA 238.
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. Kurtz, Hooker, Denby, Outman, Kesto, Victory, Hovey-Wright, Slavens and Kosowski
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Kurtz, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Kurtz, Hooker, Denby, Outman, Kesto, Victory, Hovey-Wright, Slavens and Kosowski
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Daley, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Daley, Denby, Kurtz, Glardon, Johnson, McBroom, Outman, Rendon, Victory, Lauwers, Pagel, Brunner, Smiley, Hovey-Wright, LaVoy, Geiss and Talabi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Farrington, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Farrington, O’Brien, Genetski, Cotter, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, Price, Somerville, Kelly, Barnett, Switalski, Haugh, LaVoy and Townsend
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Heise, Chair, of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Heise, Graves, Kurtz, Callton, McBroom, O’Brien, Kesto, Oakes, Robinson, Kivela and Banks
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lyons, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Lyons, Franz, Crawford, Daley, Genetski, Lund, McMillin, Hooker, Jacobsen, Price, Yonker, Lipton, Knezek, Brinks, Stallworth, Lamonte and Abed
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. McMillin, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Present: Reps. McMillin, Kelly, Leonard, Howrylak, Townsend and Robinson
Absent: Reps. O’Brien and Phelps
Excused: Reps. O’Brien and Phelps
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Shirkey, Chair, of the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Shirkey, Yonker, Haines, Cotter, Franz, Goike, Lauwers, Leonard, Pagel, Clemente, Townsend, Schor, Santana and Segal
Absent: Rep. Foster
Excused: Rep. Foster
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Foster, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Present: Reps. Foster, Zorn, Haines, Schmidt, Farrington, Glardon, Johnson, Nesbitt, Somerville, Outman, Kelly, Leonard, Switalski, Barnett, Townsend, Santana, Driskell and Yanez
Absent: Rep. Oakes
Excused: Rep. Oakes
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5793, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2014 PA 208.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5404, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20919 and 20965 (MCL 333.20919 and 333.20965), section 20919 as amended by 2006 PA 582 and section 20965 as amended by 2000 PA 375.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5405, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 7422 and 17744c.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5407, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 1106, 17745, 17751, 17754, and 17757 (MCL 333.1106, 333.17745, 333.17751, 333.17754, and 333.17757), section 1106 as amended by 2000 PA 58, sections 17745, 17751, and 17757 as amended by 2013 PA 186, and section 17754 as amended by 2013 PA 268, and by adding sections 7421 and 17744b.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 5507, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2013 PA 138.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 730, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 2129 (MCL 289.2129), as amended by 2012 PA 178, and by adding section 6152.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Senate Bill No. 886, entitled
A bill to regulate the offer and sale of life interests and long-term leases in retirement communities that provide certain services and are independent living units, nursing homes, homes for the aged, adult foster care facilities, home care service agencies, hospices, or places that provide care for certain periods; to prohibit fraudulent practices in relation to the offer and sale of those life interests and long-term leases; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental agencies; to provide for penalties and remedies; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 887, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20106 and 20171 (MCL 333.20106 and 333.20171), section 20106 as amended by 2000 PA 253 and section 20171 as amended by 1990 PA 252.
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. 888, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending sections 3 and 10 (MCL 400.703 and 400.710), section 3 as amended by 1998 PA 442 and section 10 as amended by 2006 PA 201.
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. 889, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15b), as amended by 2010 PA 152.
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. 926, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40104 and 40112 (MCL 324.40104 and 324.40112), section 40104 as added by 1995 PA 57 and section 40112 as amended by 1996 PA 316.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Senate Bill No. 927, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111c (MCL 324.40111c), as added by 2008 PA 301.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Senate Bill No. 963, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.421), as amended by 2014 PA 203.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 964, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled “Of the statutes,” by amending section 3t (MCL 8.3t).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 965, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 222 and 528a (MCL 750.222 and 750.528a), section 222 as amended by 2012 PA 242 and section 528a as added by 1986 PA 113.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 966, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40102 and 43503 (MCL 324.40102 and 324.43503), section 40102 as amended by 2007 PA 48 and section 43503 as amended by 2012 PA 520.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 979, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 123.1101, 123.1102, 123.1103, and 123.1104).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 1007, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled “An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds,” by amending sections 7, 8, and 9a (MCL 41.727, 41.728, and 41.729a), section 7 as amended by 1986 PA 180 and section 9a as amended by 1995 PA 139.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending sections 7 and 7a (MCL 722.27 and 722.27a), section 7 as amended by 2005 PA 328 and section 7a as amended by 2012 PA 600.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 11 (MCL 247.911), as amended by 2012 PA 621.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15.
A concurrent resolution to call on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule expanding the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.
Whereas, The definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act establishes the fundamental scope of federal authority to regulate activities in U.S. waters and wetlands. The U.S. Supreme Court has found on multiple occasions that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) have exceeded their authority in defining these waters beyond the intended scope of federal regulation; and
Whereas, In response to the Supreme Court decisions, the EPA and Army Corps have recently proposed an amended definition to clarify federal jurisdiction. Unfortunately, the EPA and Army Corps have once again missed the mark and continue to ignore the limits on their authority, usurping powers reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution; and
Whereas, The proposed rule would create greater uncertainty for businesses and homeowners rather than providing clarity. The proposed rule will add new definitions for key technical terms that introduce ambiguities and vagaries into federal regulation. Confusion will inevitably lead to further litigation, tying up our courts, delaying economic development, and wasting taxpayer money; and
Whereas, High-quality scientific input must be the basis for environmental regulations, and the end result of scientific review should never be presumed. The EPA and Army Corps have failed to allow scientific review to be completed before moving forward with the proposed rule. In the rush to promulgate rules, the primary scientific report remains in draft form and has only recently been submitted to the EPA’s Science Advisory Board for peer review; and
Whereas, The proposed rule would actually expand federal jurisdiction to more waters and wetlands rather than limiting or simply clarifying jurisdiction as outlined by the U.S. Supreme Court. The EPA’s economic analysis estimates that the proposed rule would increase jurisdiction by 3 percent, potentially leading to 1,400 more permits required and nearly $220 million in additional costs to farmers, businesses, and homeowners. Furthermore, the economic analysis’ assumptions and methodology significantly underestimate the potential jurisdictional expansion; and
Whereas, Any increases in federal jurisdiction will infringe upon state authority to regulate state waters. The state waters and wetlands affected by the proposed rule have minimal, if any, connection to federally navigable waters. Expanded federal jurisdiction limits the flexibility of Michigan and other states to create a regulatory environment that meets the needs and addresses the priorities of state residents. Michigan has been a national leader in creating proactive, voluntary programs like the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) that provide equal, if not greater, protection of the environment in a collaborative, nonadversarial manner. Michigan must have the freedom to protect state waters and to pursue innovative approaches without being handcuffed by rigid federal requirements; and
Whereas, This flawed proposal demonstrates again that core decisions, such as the scope of federal authority, must be left to our elected Representatives and Senators in the U.S. Congress, not to relatively unaccountable federal agencies; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we call on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule expanding the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Reps. Barnett and Cotter were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Dillon, Zemke, Faris, Schor, Switalski, Roberts, Hovey-Wright, Darany, Brinks, Knezek, Greimel, Singh, Geiss, Durhal, Lamonte, Driskell, Rutledge, Tlaib, Barnett, Irwin, Kandrevas, Banks, Robinson, McCann, Stanley, Haugh, Segal, Cochran, Dianda, Smiley, Phelps, Brunner, Talabi, Townsend, LaVoy, Hobbs, Stallworth and Nathan introduced
House Bill No. 5857, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Townsend, Switalski, Irwin, LaVoy, Faris, Kandrevas, Hovey-Wright, Stanley, Phelps, Roberts, Stallworth and Talabi introduced
House Joint Resolution MM, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 7 of article IX, to provide for a graduated state income tax.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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Rep. Knezek moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:55 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Cotter declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, September 30, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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