No. 64
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn pursuant to rule 1.205.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:01 a.m.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 409, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 316 (MCL 750.316), as amended by 2006 PA 415.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker and Bieda
Excused: Senator Rocca
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No. 422, entitled
A bill to create a low-income health plan; to create a low-income health plan trust fund; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to promote the availability and affordability of health coverage in this state.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Hildenbrand and Meekhof
Nays: Senators Whitmer and Hunter
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No. 459, entitled
A bill to ensure access to quality health care and the availability of qualified health plans in this state without expanding government assistance programs; to promote the availability and affordability of health care coverage in this state; to create a mechanism for residents of this state to secure essential health benefits; to establish a regulatory program for a private marketplace and data interface; to create a fund; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to allow for the promulgation of rules.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Hildenbrand and Meekhof
Nays: Senators Whitmer and Hunter
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No. 460, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 105c.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Hildenbrand and Meekhof
Nays: Senators Whitmer and Hunter
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
House Bill No. 4714, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 105, 105a, 106, 107, 108, and 109c (MCL 400.105, 400.105a, 400.106, 400.107, 400.108, and 400.109c), section 105 as amended by 1980 PA 321, section 105a as added by 1988 PA 438, sections 106 and 107 as amended by 2006 PA 144, and section 109c as amended by 1994 PA 302, and by adding sections 105c and 105d.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-7) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Meekhof, Whitmer and Hunter
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof, Whitmer and Hunter
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Monday, August 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., Fountain Lounge, Student Center, University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 West McNichols Road, Detroit
Present: Senators Kowall (C), Nofs and Smith
Absent: Senators Hildenbrand, Emmons, Hansen and Ananich
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, and Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Walker (C), Caswell and Pappageorge
Excused: Senator Hopgood
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education and Education Committee - Tuesday, August 27, 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5314)
Economic Development - Thursday, August 15, 8:30 a.m., Escanaba City Hall Chambers, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba (373-5323)
Education and K-12, School Aid, Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, August 27, 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5314)
Judiciary and House Criminal Justice Committee - Tuesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 519, South Tower, House Office Building (373-5323)
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, September 19, 9:00 a.m., Room S-324, Capitol Building (373-2768)
In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 12:00 noon.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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