No. 16

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Ananich—present Hood—excused Pappageorge—present

Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hunter—present Richardville—present

Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present

Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—present

Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present

Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present

Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present

Senator Goeffrey M. Hansen of the 34th District offered the following invocation:

Almighty God, through whom we live and move and have our being, hear us pray. You have made the earth and all of its people with grateful hearts, and we thank You for this beautiful state. We stand before You as representatives of the people of Michigan, asking for You to put Your mighty hand upon us as we try to bring our state back to the glory it once knew. We ask for You to give us wisdom and courage to make the decisions that are right for each of our districts.

Lord, let us put all the partisanship in our past, and put the people of Michigan first as we move Michigan forward. We pray that we might always serve You by serving our fellow citizens, and we give You thanks for putting us in this place of humble servitude.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Gregory moved that Senators Hopgood, Hunter, Smith and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Gregory moved that Senator Hood be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Meekhof moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.

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

Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Casperson, Kahn, Richardville, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Jansen and Green be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 13:

House Bill Nos. 4486 4885 5254 5255 5274

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 13, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 783 784 785 786 787 788

House Bill Nos. 5315 5316 5317 5318 5319 5320

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, February 14, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 5321 5322 5323 5324 5325 5326 5327 5328 5329 5330

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

February 3, 2014

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Dairy Marketing Program Committee

Corby Werth of 8303 Napper Road, Alpena, Michigan 49707, county of Alpena, representing Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2016.

Eric J. Frahm of 1520 Frahm Road, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2016.

David M. Lott of 1655 N. Meridian Road, Mason, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, representing Michigan Milk Producers Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring December 31, 2016.

February 3, 2014

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Electronic Recording Commission

Thomas Richardson of 3368 Oak Hollow, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing individuals engaged in the land title profession, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 1, 2016.

Donna M. Krall of 2817 Trafford Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, county of Oakland, representing individuals engaged in the practice of banking, succeeding Alessandro NiNello, is appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2016.

February 3, 2014

I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:

Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council

Sandra S. Batie of 2975 Dobie Road, Mason, Michigan 48858, county of Ingham, representing Equine Trails Subcommittee, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2018.

James C. Dickie of 13255 Raucholz Road, Chesaning, Michigan 48616, county of Saginaw, representing snowmobile owners, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2017.

James W. Duke of N 7719 Ridge Road, Munising, Michigan 49862, county of Alger, representing snowmobile owners and residents of the Upper Peninsula, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2015.

Thomas M. Dunn of 5010 Stafford Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910, county of Ingham, representing ORV owners, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2017.

Nancy L. Krupiarz of 880 Moss Glen Circle, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, representing non-motorized trail users, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2017.

William D. Manson of 2970 12 Mile Road, N.E., Rockford, Michigan 49341, county of Kent, representing snowmobile owners, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2016.

Frank Wheatlake of 9264 7 Mile Road, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, county of Newaygo, representing snowmobile owners, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2016.

Michael R. Foote of 1205 McCabe Avenue, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing Equine Trails Subcommittee, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring January 17, 2018.

Timothy J. Kobasic of 814 Third Avenue South, Escanaba, Michigan 49829, county of Delta, representing ORV owners, succeeding Greg Yager, is appointed for a term expiring January 17, 2018.

Drew YoungeDyke of 1409 Normandy Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing non-motorized trail users, succeeding Erin McDonough, is appointed for a term expiring January 17, 2015.

Jason J. Rolling of 263 County Road 480, Negaunee, Michigan 49866, county of Marquette, representing non-motorized trail users, succeeding Carolyn Kane, is appointed for a term expiring January 17, 2016.

Sincerely,

Rick Snyder

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senators Richardville and Smith entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.

10:49 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.

During the recess, Senators Casperson, Hopgood, Moolenaar, Walker, Schuitmaker, Jansen, Colbeck, Booher, Caswell, Hunter, Kahn, Proos, Pappageorge, Green and Young entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

Senator Meekhof moved that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be referred to the Committee on Education:

House Bill No. 4272, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2006 PA 337.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 428, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 63, entitled “An act to provide for the furnishing of suitable flag holders and United States flags for the graves of veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States for the marking and designation of the graves for memorial purposes; and to provide a penalty for the removal or destruction of the flag holders and United States flags when placed,” by amending sections 1 and 1a (MCL 35.831 and 35.831a), as amended by 2006 PA 627.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 28 Yeas—36

Ananich Green Jones Proos

Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hune Moolenaar Smith

Caswell Hunter Nofs Walker

Colbeck Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—1

Young

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senator Johnson asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:

I’d like to ask for a moment of silence to observe the passing of two giants in the city of Detroit who really did stand for justice and peace and charity in our community. Over the past ten days, we lost former Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Carole Youngblood very unexpectedly, a champion in our community whose voice will never be replaced. In addition to that, more recently this weekend, we lost Reverend Angelo Henderson, who was a tireless voice and advocate for the city of Detroit and a former Pulitzer Prize-winning host of WCHB AM 1200.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of former Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Carole Youngblood and Pulitzer Prize-winning host of WCHB radio, Reverend Angelo Henderson.

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

Senate Bill No. 586

Senate Bill No. 587

Senate Bill No. 590

Senate Bill No. 592

House Bill No. 5005

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 586, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2), as amended by 2001 PA 211.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 29 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 587, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4c (MCL 722.954c), as added by 1997 PA 172.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 30 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 590, entitled

A bill to provide remedies for the victims of human trafficking.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 31 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 592, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109m.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 32 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5005, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11503, 11505, and 11506 (MCL 324.11503, 324.11505, and 324.11506), sections 11503 and 11505 as amended by 2007 PA 212 and section 11506 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and by adding section 11521b.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 33 Yeas—37

Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville

Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hune Moolenaar Smith

Casperson Hunter Nofs Walker

Caswell Jansen Pappageorge Warren

Colbeck Johnson Pavlov Whitmer

Emmons Jones Proos Young

Green

Nays—0

Excused—1

Hood

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Hansen as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

Senate Bill No. 522, entitled

A bill to amend 1952 PA 8, entitled “Revised uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act,” by repealing sections 14a and 23 (MCL 780.164a and 780.173).

Senate Bill No. 526, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 5d (MCL 552.605d), as amended by 2009 PA 193.

Senate Bill No. 527, 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.

Senate Bill No. 529, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.233), as amended by 2009 PA 238.

The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 520, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 165 (MCL 750.165), as amended by 2004 PA 570.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 521, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending sections 31, 32, 33, 37, 44, and 45 (MCL 552.631, 552.632, 552.633, 552.637, 552.644, and 552.645), sections 31, 33, 44, and 45 as amended by 2009 PA 193, section 32 as amended by 2002 PA 567, and section 37 as amended by 1999 PA 160, and by adding section 36.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 528, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 432.32), as amended by 2012 PA 428.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending sections 9, 12, 13, 15, 22, and 26 (MCL 552.509, 552.512, 552.513, 552.515, 552.522, and 552.526), section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 210, section 12 as amended by 1996 PA 276, sections 13 and 15 as amended by 2009 PA 233, and section 26 as amended by 2002 PA 571.

Substitute (S-3).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Green, Casperson, Brandenburg, Moolenaar, Robertson, Pavlov, Colbeck, Marleau, Pappageorge and Kowall introduced

Senate Bill No. 789, 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 sections 1, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5j, 5k, 5l, 5m, and 8 (MCL 28.421, 28.424, 28.425, 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425d, 28.425e, 28.425f, 28.425j, 28.425k, 28.425l, 28.425m, and 28.428), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 243, section 4 as added by 1992 PA 219, sections 5, 5a, 5e, and 5m as added by 2000 PA 381, sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2008 PA 406, sections 5c and 5d as amended by 2002 PA 719, sections 5f and 5k as amended by 2012 PA 123, section 5j as amended by 2004 PA 254, and section 5l as amended by 2012 PA 32, and by adding section 5x; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Senators Green, Brandenburg, Moolenaar, Robertson, Pavlov, Colbeck, Marleau and Kowall introduced

Senate Bill No. 790, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2012 PA 124.

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

Senator Green introduced

Senate Bill No. 791, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending the part heading to part 215 and sections 21502, 21503, 21504, 21505, 21506a, 21508, 21509, 21510, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21521, 21523, 21524, 21525, 21526, 21527, 21528, 21531, 21546, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21504, 324.21505, 324.21506a, 324.21508, 324.21509, 324.21510, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21521, 324.21523, 324.21524, 324.21525, 324.21526, 324.21527, 324.21528, 324.21531, 324.21546, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21510, and 21515 as amended by 2012 PA 113, sections 21504, 21505, 21508, 21546, and 21548 as amended by 2004 PA 390, and section 21528 as amended by 2009 PA 98, and by adding sections 21506b, 21510a, 21510b, and 21510c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.

Senators Proos, Booher, Pappageorge, Colbeck, Jansen, Marleau, Pavlov, Brandenburg and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 792, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367 (MCL 18.1367), as amended by 1999 PA 8.

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

Senators Proos, Ananich, Booher, Marleau, Pappageorge, Anderson, Jansen, Pavlov, Brandenburg and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 793, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2012 PA 55.

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

Senators Colbeck, Schuitmaker, Marleau, Pappageorge, Green, Jones, Brandenburg, Robertson, Booher, Emmons, Hune, Hildenbrand, Jansen, Hopgood, Bieda and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 794, entitled

A bill to prohibit an employer from discriminating against, disciplining, or discharging an employee who is absent from work to respond to an emergency as a civil air patrol volunteer; to establish the conditions under which an employee is entitled to employment protection; and to provide remedies for a violation of this act.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

House Bill No. 4486, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending the title and sections 100b, 100c, 100d, 260, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 283, 286, and 464a (MCL 330.1100b, 330.1100c, 330.1100d, 330.1260, 330.1276, 330.1277, 330.1278, 330.1279, 330.1281, 330.1282, 330.1283, 330.1286, and 330.1464a), the title as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 100b, 100c, and 100d as amended and sections 260, 276, 277, 278, 279, 281, 282, 283, and 286 as added by 2012 PA 500, and section 464a as added by 1994 PA 339, and by adding sections 281a, 281b, and 281c.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4885, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 48, entitled “An act levying a specific tax to be known as the severance tax upon all producers engaged in the business of severing oil and gas from the soil; prescribing the method of collecting the tax; requiring all producers of such products or purchasers thereof to make reports; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions and refunds; to prescribe the disposition of the funds so collected; and to exempt those paying such specific tax from certain other taxes,” by amending section 3 (MCL 205.303), as amended by 1996 PA 135, and by adding section 11a.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5254, entitled

A bill to amend 1929 PA 16, entitled “An act to regulate the business of carrying or transporting, buying, selling or dealing in crude oil or petroleum or its products, through pipe lines; to authorize the use of public highways and the condemnation of private property; to regulate the purchase and storage of crude oil or petroleum; to provide for the control and regulation of all corporations, associations and persons engaged in such business, by the Michigan public utilities commission; to define the powers and duties of the commission in relation thereto; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions hereof,” by amending section 2a (MCL 483.2a), as added by 1997 PA 125.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5255, entitled

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5274, entitled

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Committee Reports

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

Senate Bill No. 631, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 57, entitled “An act relating to the sport of racing and carrier pigeons; authorizing the flying of such pigeons; and providing for regulation thereof by cities, villages, townships, and counties,” by amending section 2 (MCL 433.352).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

House Bill No. 4168, entitled

A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 17 (MCL 287.277), as amended by 1998 PA 390.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government and Elections reported

House Bill No. 4939, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled “An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2011 PA 196.

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.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

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 Local Government and Elections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Robertson (C), Meekhof, Brandenburg and Young

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 752, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 520 (MCL 206.520), as amended by 2011 PA 273.

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.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 754, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2013 PA 234.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson and Warren

Nays: Senators Jansen and Bieda

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 755, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2013 PA 160.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4003, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2010 PA 313, and by adding section 23a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4288, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 205.68), as amended by 2008 PA 438.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4292, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 14a (MCL 205.104a), as amended by 2008 PA 439.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

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.

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.

Tory Rocca

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Tory Rocca

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren

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 Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Hune, Meekhof, Pavlov, Johnson and Warren

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Michigan State University, Union Building, Lake Huron Room, 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing

Present: Senators Schuitmaker (C), Walker and Hood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Department of Community Health submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moolenaar (C), Caswell, Booher and Gregory

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Thursday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 25, March 11, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, February 19, 4:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges - Wednesday, February 19, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Health Department - Thursdays, February 20 and February 27, 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Corrections Department - Thursdays, February 27, 8:00 a.m., Room 405; March 6, March 13 and March 20, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Higher Education - Thursday, February 20, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building; and Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Grand Valley State University, DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids (373-2768)

Judiciary - Thursdays, February 27, March 6 and March 13, 12:00 noon, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, February 19, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, and February 26, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department - Thursday, February 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403; February 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 405; and March 6, March 13, March 27 and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373‑2768)

Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Tuesday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:18 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate

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