No. 19

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

97th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 25, 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—excused Hood—present 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—excused 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

Reverend Joseph Mallia of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Allen Park offered the following invocation:

I ask all present to please pause for a moment to remember in silence all the citizens of the Ukraine and Venezuela who are at this time suffering under great political turmoil.

As we begin this day, we take a moment to focus our attention on the work before us. To offer some framework to our task, I ask you to listen to the words of Pope Francis as written in his recent Apostolic Exhortation on the Gospel of Joy, words directed to you as lawmakers. He writes:

“I ask God to give us more politicians capable of sincere and effective dialogue aimed at healing the deepest roots and not simply the appearances of evil in our world. Politics, though often denigrated, remains a lofty vocation and one of the highest forms of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the common good. We need to be convinced that charity is the principle not only of micro-relationships (with friends, with family members or within small groups), but also of macro-relationships (social, economic and political ones).

I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, and the lives of the poor. It is vital that government leaders and financial leaders take heed and broaden their horizons, working to ensure that all citizens have dignified work, education and healthcare. Why not turn to God and ask him to inspire their plans? I am firmly convinced that openness to the transcendent can bring about a new political and economic mindset which would help to break down the wall of separation between the economy and the common good of society.”

Almighty and gracious God, open our minds and hearts this day to Your will and not our political positions. Make us truly free; a freedom that comes from loving You more than ourselves, by serving You rather than an ideology, by seeking You rather than seeking notoriety. Keep before us this day the faces of the poor, the underemployed, and those who need us to provide them a way out of poverty that burdens them so unjustly.

You have called us here to serve this great state of Michigan. Let us use what we have been given for the glory of Your name and the betterment of Your people.

We offer this prayer in the name above all names. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Hopgood and Pappageorge entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

February 19, 2014

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:

Financial audit of the Michigan Strategic Fund, a discretely presented component unit of the State of Michigan, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

Sincerely,

Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.

Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following communications were received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

February 4, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2010-018-CH (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-01) on this date at 2:57 p.m. for the Department of Community Health, entitled “Certificate of Need.”

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

February 4, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2010-019-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-02) on this date at 2:59 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Certificate of Need Hearing Procedures.”

February 4, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2012-118-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-03) on this date at 3:01 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “State Plumbing Board License Rules.”

These rules take immediate effect after filing with the Secretary of State.

February 6, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-058-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-04) on this date at 3:47 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 433. Personal Protective Equipment.”

February 6, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-074-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-05) on this date at 3:49 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “OH Part 603. Lead Exposure in Construction.”

February 6, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-090-NR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-06) on this date at 3:51 p.m. for the Department of Natural Resources, entitled “Special Local Watercraft Controls.”

February 18, 2014

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2013-057-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-02-07) on this date at 2:55 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Part 91. Process Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.”

Sincerely,

Ruth Johnson

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Civil Service Commission

February 21, 2014

Enclosed is the Fiscal Analysis Report for the Civil Service Commission for fiscal year 2013.

This report is provided in accordance with Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan.

Sincerely,

Janet McClelland

Acting State Personnel Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 20:

House Bill Nos. 5152 5154 5222

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 20, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 5338 5339 5340 5341 5342

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, February 21, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811

House Bill Nos. 5343 5344 5345 5346 5347 5348 5349 5350 5351 5352

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 Booher, Green and Brandenburg be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hood and Hunter be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Ananich and Johnson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Booher 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 10:07 a.m.

10:59 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

During the recess, Senators Green, Brandenburg, Hunter and Hood entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 4893

House Bill No. 4291

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4893, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 8d (MCL 722.622, 722.627, and 722.628d), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 563, section 7 as amended by 2011 PA 70, and section 8d as amended by 2006 PA 618.

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. 50 Yeas—36

Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith

Caswell Hune Nofs Walker

Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren

Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer

Green Jones Proos Young

Nays—0

Excused—2

Ananich Johnson

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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 require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4291, 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 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2006 PA 11.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Brandenburg offered the following substitute:

Substitute (S-1).

The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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. 51 Yeas—36

Anderson Gregory Kahn Richardville

Bieda Hansen Kowall Robertson

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca

Brandenburg Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Moolenaar Smith

Caswell Hune Nofs Walker

Colbeck Hunter Pappageorge Warren

Emmons Jansen Pavlov Whitmer

Green Jones Proos Young

Nays—0

Excused—2

Ananich Johnson

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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.

Senator Brandenburg offered to amend the title to read as follows:

The amendment to the title was adopted.

The Senate agreed to the title as amended.

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 pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Nofs as Chairperson.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:

House Bill No. 5074, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 2002 PA 198.

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).

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

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Statements

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Caswell’s statement is as follows:

I would like to read to the chamber a letter I received which goes to the heart of many things that we’ve done and we’ve passed in this chamber. I want you to know the impact that it’s had out in our communities. This person who wrote says:

“I’m the lead supervisor for special education at the Branch County Intermediate School District. At the Waldron Center,” the school where she works, “we educate and celebrate the growth of our students in many different ways. We certainly look for academic growth, but we also look for emotional and social growth too. Mike Clarke,” a teacher at this school, “teaches students who have very intense behavioral and emotional needs.

On Wednesday, February 12th, Mike’s students were playing basketball in the Waldron gym. All of a sudden, Mike noticed that one of the boys had dropped to the ground. When he approached the student, Mike realized the student wasn’t breathing. He quickly called for a nurse. Two of the nurses in our building responded and immediately began CPR. Mike ran to get the AED and began the process of shocking the heart back to beating. The student, who was turning blue and had no heartbeat, began to breathe again. Meanwhile other staff came and called 911 and the parents, who met the ambulance at the hospital.

This teenaged student is alive today because of the quick thinking and response of the staff at the Waldron Center. CPR was not sufficient in this case, so we are thankful to have an AED machine on site. We train staff every year in CPR and first aid. Never again will anyone complain about the training at the beginning of the school year. I applaud the staff for their collective response to this dangerous and life-threatening situation. Sometimes we all need to remember that there is more to school than test scores and academic achievement.”

I know we’ve passed bills in this chamber requiring AEDs in the school buildings, and I know we’ve passed bills in this chamber dealing with CPR. I just wanted this chamber to understand that there is a person out there today who’s alive because of the work that you did, and I thank you.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Kahn introduced

Senate Bill No. 812, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111m.

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

Senators Casperson and Nofs introduced

Senate Bill No. 813, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending section 40a (MCL 38.1640a), as amended by 1996 PA 201, and by adding section 40c.

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

Senators Ananich, Young, Warren, Anderson, Smith, Hunter, Bieda, Hopgood, Whitmer, Gregory, Johnson and Hood introduced

Senate Bill No. 814, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2012 PA 597.

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

Senators Bieda and Hopgood introduced

Senate Bill No. 815, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3 and 26 (MCL 169.203 and 169.226), section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 273 and section 26 as amended by 2013 PA 252.

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

Senators Colbeck, Robertson, Nofs, Booher, Green, Caswell, Meekhof, Marleau, Hildenbrand, Jansen, Pavlov, Jones, Casperson and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 816, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811z.

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

Senators Pappageorge, Pavlov, Colbeck, Nofs, Hansen and Hildenbrand introduced

Senate Bill No. 817, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as amended by 2011 PA 102.

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

Senator Pappageorge introduced

Senate Bill No. 818, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending the title and sections 102, 3101, 3104, 3107, 3157, 3301, 3330, 4501, and 6107 (MCL 500.102, 500.3101, 500.3104, 500.3107, 500.3157, 500.3301, 500.3330, 500.4501, and 500.6107), the title as amended by 2002 PA 304, section 102 as amended by 2000 PA 252, section 3101 as amended by 2008 PA 241, section 3104 as amended by 2002 PA 662, section 3107 as amended by 2012 PA 542, section 3330 as amended by 2012 PA 204, section 4501 as amended by 2012 PA 39, and section 6107 as added by 1992 PA 174, and by adding sections 3104a, 3107c, and 3181 and chapter 63.

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

Senator Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 819, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding sections 10ff and 10gg.

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

Senator Hune introduced

Senate Bill No. 820, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 22211 (MCL 333.22211), as amended by 2002 PA 619.

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

Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons, Proos, Pavlov, Pappageorge, Marleau, Jones, Booher, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 821, entitled

A bill to create a metropolitan authority; to prescribe the powers, duties, and jurisdictions of the metropolitan authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials; to levy, collect, and distribute a tax; 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 Finance.

Senators Hildenbrand, Jansen, Warren, Moolenaar and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 822, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 3, 19, and 21 (MCL 205.93, 205.109, and 205.111), section 3 as amended by 2007 PA 103, section 19 as added by 2004 PA 172, and section 21 as amended by 2010 PA 37, and by adding sections 2c and 10a.

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

Senators Proos, Robertson, Warren, Moolenaar and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 823, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 9f and 9m (MCL 211.9f and 211.9m), section 9f as amended by 2012 PA 399 and section 9m as amended by 2013 PA 154.

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

Senators Pappageorge, Brandenburg, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 824, entitled

A bill to amend 2002 PA 48, entitled “Metropolitan extension telecommunications rights-of-way oversight act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 484.3102 and 484.3103).

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

Senators Robertson, Brandenburg, Proos, Pappageorge, Jansen, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 825, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 408, entitled “ An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 3, 19, and 21 (MCL 205.93, 205.109, and 205.111), section 3 as amended by 2007 PA 103, section 19 as added by 2004 PA 172, and section 21 as amended by 2010 PA 37, and by adding sections 2c and 10a,” by amending enacting sections 1 and 2.

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

Senators Jansen, Brandenburg, Robertson, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 826, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 401, entitled “An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9m,” by amending enacting section 1.

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

Senators Bieda, Brandenburg, Whitmer, Anderson, Smith, Johnson, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 827, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 402, entitled “An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9o,” by amending enacting section 1.

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

Senators Ananich, Brandenburg, Hunter, Bieda, Whitmer, Anderson, Smith, Johnson, Warren and Moolenaar introduced

Senate Bill No. 828, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 403, entitled “An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9n,” by amending enacting section 1.

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

Senators Warren and Nofs introduced

Senate Bill No. 829, entitled

A bill to levy a tax on certain personal property; to provide for the administration, collection, and distribution of the tax; to provide for an exemption from that tax; to impose certain duties on persons and certain state departments; to impose penalties; 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 Finance.

Senators Nofs, Pappageorge, Schuitmaker, Warren, Moolenaar and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 830, entitled

A bill to levy a tax on certain personal property; to provide for the administration, collection, and distribution of the tax; to impose certain duties on persons and certain state departments; to impose penalties; 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 Finance.

House Bill No. 5152, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 209, 239, 269, 311, 370, 370a, 386, 388, 409l, 424, 444, 467m, 509gg, and 544c (MCL 168.209, 168.239, 168.269, 168.311, 168.370, 168.370a, 168.386, 168.388, 168.409l, 168.424, 168.444, 168.467m, 168.509gg, and 168.544c), sections 209, 239, and 269 as amended by 1990 PA 7, section 311 as amended by 2004 PA 289, sections 370 and 509gg as amended by 2005 PA 71, section 370a as amended by 1990 PA 83, sections 386 and 388 as added by 2012 PA 586, sections 409l, 424, 444, and 467m as amended by 1999 PA 218, and section 544c as amended by 2002 PA 431.

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 Local Government and Elections.

House Bill No. 5154, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 1, 4, 7, 11a, 11b, and 13 of chapter VI (MCL 766.1, 766.4, 766.7, 766.11a, 766.11b, and 766.13), section 4 as amended by 1994 PA 167, section 11a as added by 2004 PA 20, and section 11b as added by 2007 PA 89.

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. 5222, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2013 PA 252.

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 Local Government and Elections.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 295, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78m (MCL 211.78m), as amended by 2006 PA 498.

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.

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Ananich and Smith

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported

Senate Bill No. 640, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78m (MCL 211.78m), as amended by 2006 PA 498.

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.

Darwin L. Booher

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Ananich and Smith

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 Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Green, Marleau, Rocca, Ananich and Smith

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Higher Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

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 20, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moolenaar (C), Caswell and Booher

Excused: Senator Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Colbeck (C) and Pappageorge

Excused: Senator Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Agriculture submitted the following:

Meeting held on Friday, February 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., JIFFY Plant, 201 W. North Street, Chelsea; Farm of Earl and Kay Heller, 20640 Sager Road, Chelsea; Fusilier Farm Stand, 20000 Sager Road, Chelsea

Present: Senator Hune (C)

Excused: Senators Booher, Emmons, Hansen and Smith

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1760)

Subcommittees -

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

Capital Outlay - Wednesday, February 26, 4:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges and House Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee - Friday, March 7, 1:00 p.m., Monroe County Community College, La-Z-Boy Center, Quad Room, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe (373-2768)

Community Health Department - Thursday, 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 (CANCELED); March 6, March 13 and March 20, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

General Government - Tuesdays, March 4, March 11, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Higher Education - Thursday, February 27, 1:30 p.m., Grand Valley State University, DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, 401 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids (373-2768)

Human Services Department - Tuesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

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

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, February 26, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, 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)

Economic Development - Wednesday, February 26, 2:30 p.m., Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing (373-5323)

Education - Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, February 26, 4:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Finance - Wednesday, February 26, 12:00 noon, Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)

Health Policy - Thursday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)

Legislative Council - Thursday, March 6, 9:30 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Local Government and Elections - Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes - Thursday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Thursday, February 27, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate

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