No. 58
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
12:00 noon.
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—present Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present
Booher—excused Hunter—excused Richardville—present
Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—excused
Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—excused
Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—excused Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Senator Bruce E. Caswell of the 16th District offered the following invocation:
Lord, in the Bible, You speak of power repeatedly—the proper way to use power and the improper use of power. In Ecclesiastes 8:4, You state, “Where the word of a king is, there is power,” and this is true. You also mention in John 12:43, “For they love the praise of men more than the praise of God.”
We ask, Lord, that You keep us humble in the power that You have given us. We ask You to remind us constantly that pride goes before the fall. Remind us that our time here is to make Michigan a better state and to improve the lives of its citizens. It is not about loving the praise of men more than the praise of You. So, Lord, as we move forward, help us to remember to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger; and, again, to seek Your praise rather than men’s praise.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Emmons, Jansen and Richardville entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
June 17, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Medicaid Home Help Program, Department of Community Health and Department of Human Services.
June 24, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Financial audit of the Emergency 9-1-1 Fund, Michigan Department of State Police and Department of Treasury, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.
June 25, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Individual Income Tax Division, Department of Treasury.
June 30, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Single audit report for the State of Michigan for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.
July 2, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the financial report with supplementary information of the Bureau of State Lottery for the six-month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
If you have questions regarding this report, please call me; Scott M. Strong, C.P.A., Deputy Auditor General; or Mark A. Freeman, C.P.A., Audit Division Administrator, who administers our contractual audits.
July 9, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of Adult Protective Services, Department of Human Services.
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler, C.P.A., C.I.A.
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
June 5, 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 #2007-047-CR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-01) on this date at 4:21 p.m. for the Department of Civil Rights, entitled “Qualified Interpreter - General Rules.”
These rules become effective 30 days after filing.
June 5, 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 #2012-002-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-02) on this date at 4:23 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Hearing Rules - Social Welfare Act.”
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.
June 5, 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 #2013-029-HS (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-03) on this date at 4:25 p.m. for the Department of Human Services, entitled “Family Independence Program.”
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.
June 5, 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 #2013-030-HS (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-04) on this date at 4:27 p.m. for the Department of Human Services, entitled “Employment and Training Program.”
These rules take effect 30 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
June 11, 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 #2012-009-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-05) on this date at 4:16 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Michigan Elevator Rules.”
These rules take effect 30 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
June 11, 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 #2012-099-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-06) on this date at 4:18 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Construction Code - Rehabilitation Code.”
These rules take effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
June 11, 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 #2012-100-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-07) on this date at 4:20 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Construction Code - Part 4. Building Code.”
These rules take effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
June 11, 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 #2012-115-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-08) on this date at 4:22 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Employment Security Board of Review - Part 2. Appeals to Referees.”
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.
June 11, 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 #2009-062-LR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-09) on this date at 4:24 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Board of Occupational Therapists - General Rules.”
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.
June 24, 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 #2013-068-NR (Secretary of State Filing #14-06-10) on this date at 3:04 p.m. for the Department of Natural Resources, entitled “Regattas and Marine Parades.”
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.
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:
Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
June 5, 2014
Enclosed is a copy of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2013, for the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System of Michigan (MERS). I am providing this to you as required by the MERS Plan Document and MCL 38.1536(2)(f).
MERS is an independent, professional retirement services company that services municipal members across the state of Michigan. We manage 2,000 retirement and employee benefit plans for nearly 800 municipal members, with a combined value of nearly $9 billion. MERS is a non-profit organization governed by an independent, elected board that operates without compensation. Our independent board is committed to accountability and transparency for members, holding the line on administrative costs and watching out for the best interests of our members. Our board adheres to strong conflict-of-interest provisions—all of which has made us the go-to expert for municipal retirement plans in Michigan.
As a multi-employer plan, assets of the participating employers are pooled for investment purposes only, and separate trusts are maintained for each individual employer. For this reason, MERS does not have a “funded status”; rather, each municipality has its own funded level. As of our most recent valuation, 67% of all MERS’ 711 Defined Benefit and Hybrid municipalities were funded at 70% or higher. Of these, 108 municipalities were more than 100% funded.
We work in partnership with our members to deliver them superior value that meets their need. We are constantly updating and adding products and resources to keep up with the dynamic markets and help educate our members regarding their options. Over 200 municipalities participate in our Defined Contribution and Hybrid plans. These are just a few of the important ways we help municipalities reduce their costs.
I hope that you find the report informative. The report can also be found on our website at: www.mersofmich.com . If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Chris DeRose
Chief Executive Officer
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
State Budget Office
June 18, 2014
This letter transmits the “Statement of the Proportion of Total State Spending From State Sources Paid to Units of Local Government - Legal Basis” for fiscal year 2013, which has been prepared in accordance with Sections 18.1115(5), 18.1303-18.1305, 18.1349, 18.1350, 18.1497, and 18.1498 of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Section 30 of the Michigan Constitution.
The computed percentage of the total state spending from state sources paid to local governments for fiscal year 2013 is 56.27%, which is $2.0 billion more than the minimum required.
The statement has been reviewed by the Office of the Auditor General and a copy of their independent accountant’s review letter is enclosed.
If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Michael J. Moody, Director, Office of Financial Management, at 373-1010.
June 18, 2014
Transmitted under this cover is a schedule entitled “Statement of Revenue Subject to Constitutional Limitation - Legal Basis.” The statement is submitted pursuant to Sections 18.1350(a) through 18.1350(e) of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Sections 26 and 33 of the Michigan Constitution for the fiscal year 2013.
The statement has been reviewed by the Office of the Auditor General and a copy of the independent accountant’s review is enclosed.
If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Michael J. Moody, Director, Office of Financial Management, at 373-1010.
Sincerely,
John S. Roberts
State Budget Director
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of State Police
July 1, 2014
The 2013 Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit provides detailed information concerning traffic fatalities and injuries, as well as arrest activities that are part of ongoing efforts to reduce drunk driving in our state. Alcohol and/or drug related fatal crashes remain a significant traffic safety issue, with approximately 35.9 percent of the total fatal crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs.
The crash data displayed for each county is 2013 traffic crash statistics. The Michigan Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, maintains the state’s central repository for all crash data collected in Michigan. The crash data is housed in the Traffic Crash Reporting System and the Drunk Driving Audit is created using this data.
A reportable crash in Michigan is defined as: a motor vehicle that is in transport on the roadway that results in death, injury, or property damage of $1,000 or more. In addition, a crash is reported for any snowmobile or off-road vehicle (ORV) with damage of $100 or more, whether on the roadway or off the roadway.
The Michigan Annual Drunk Driving Audit was compiled with information and data provided by the Michigan Department of State Police, the Michigan Department of State, and the Michigan Department of Transportation. We appreciate the teamwork, assistance, and dedication of each of these departments in helping to make Michigan’s roads safe. We look forward to our continued partnership.
Questions regarding Section I (Traffic Crash and Arrest Data) should be directed to the Michigan Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, Traffic Crash Reporting Section at (517) 241-1699. Questions regarding Section II (Conviction Disposition Data) should be directed to the Michigan Department of State at (517) 322-1598.
As you review this report, please feel free to contact the Traffic Crash Reporting Section at (517) 241-1699 with your suggestions and ideas.
Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Treasury
July 5, 2014
The attached annual report on the operation of the New Jobs Training Program is provided to you either in accordance with MCL 206.713 or in your role as a chairperson of the committees on Tax Policy or Finance. The report will soon be available on the Treasury website.
If I can answer any questions on the report, please let me know.
Scott Daragh, Economist
Office of Revenue and Tax Analysis
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, June 12:
House Bill Nos. 4534 4545 4755 5061 5062 5397 5608
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, June 19, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 49 at 3:02 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 834 at 3:04 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 881 at 3:06 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 153 at 3:08 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 20 at 3:10 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 536 at 3:12 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 327 at 3:14 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 444 at 3:16 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 611 at 3:18 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 690 at 3:20 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 691 at 3:22 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 692 at 3:24 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 693 at 3:26 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 674 at 3:28 p.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, June 24, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 900 at 11:26 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 876 at 11:28 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 875 at 11:30 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 873 at 11:32 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 853 at 11:34 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 713 at 11:36 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 694 at 11:38 a.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, June 25, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 535 at 3:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 644 at 3:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 481 at 3:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 484 at 3:36 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 715 at 3:38 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 904 at 3:40 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 756 at 3:42 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 479 at 3:44 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 613 at 3:46 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 846 at 3:48 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 678 at 3:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 872 at 3:52 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 817 at 3:54 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 704 at 3:56 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 877 at 3:58 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, June 12, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 978 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 989 990 991 992
993 994 995 996 997 998 999 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005
House Bill Nos. 5647 5648 5649 5650 5651 5652 5653 5654 5655 5656 5657 5658 5659 5660
5661 5662 5663 5664 5665 5666
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolutions were printed and filed on Friday, June 13, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5667 5668 5669 5670 5671 5672 5673 5674 5675 5676 5677 5678 5679 5680
5681 5682 5683 5684 5685 5686 5687 5688 5689 5690 5691 5692 5693 5694
5695 5696 5697 5698 5699 5700
House Joint Resolutions II JJ KK
Senator Meekhof moved that Senator Green be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof moved that Senators Schuitmaker and Booher be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:06 p.m.
1:04 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen.
During the recess, Senators Green and Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senators Hunter, Gregory and Smith 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.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: June 11, 2014
Time: 12:14 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 649 (Public Act No. 173), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 2707 and 2723 (MCL 333.2707 and 333.2723), as added by 1990 PA 16.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 17, 2014, at 4:08 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2014
Time: 9:55 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 114 (Public Act No. 164), being
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,” by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2014 PA 18.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2014, at 3:00 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2014
Time: 9:58 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 446 (Public Act No. 165), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 22210 (MCL 333.22210), as amended by 2011 PA 51.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2014, at 3:02 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2014
Time: 10:02 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 680 (Public Act No. 168), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending section 30111b (MCL 324.30111b), as added by 2012 PA 56.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2014, at 3:08 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2014
Time: 10:04 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 472 (Public Act No. 166), being
An act to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled “An act to create a state survey and remonumentation commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of an executive director; to provide for a contract for the services of a state geodetic advisor; to create the state survey and remonumentation fund and to provide for its use; to coordinate and implement the monumentation and remonumentation of property controlling corners in this state and coordinate the establishment of geographic information systems; and to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state and local officers and agencies,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 (MCL 54.262, 54.263, 54.264, 54.266, 54.267, 54.268, 54.269, 54.270, 54.271, 54.272, 54.273, 54.274, 54.275, 54.276, and 54.277), sections 2 and 12 as amended by 2010 PA 260, section 6 as amended by 1998 PA 5, section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 489, and section 11 as amended by 2006 PA 76, and by adding sections 9a, 9b, and 17a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2014, at 3:04 p.m.)
Date: June 12, 2014
Time: 10:06 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 656 (Public Act No. 167), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109l.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 12, 2014, at 3:06 p.m.)
Date: June 17, 2014
Time: 12:24 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 648 (Public Act No. 172), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, and 2711 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, and 333.2711), as added by 1990 PA 16.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 17, 2014, at 4:06 p.m.)
Date: June 17, 2014
Time: 12:26 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 265 (Public Act No. 171), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending section 801j (MCL 257.801j), as added by 2012 PA 498.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 17, 2014, at 4:04 p.m.)
Date: June 19, 2014
Time: 10:14 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 582 (Public Act No. 191), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 234a and 234b (MCL 750.234a and 750.234b), as amended by 2005 PA 303.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2014, at 2:30 p.m.)
Date: June 19, 2014
Time: 10:16 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 583 (Public Act No. 192), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2014 PA 5.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 23, 2014, at 2:32 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 11:18 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 49 (Public Act No. 202), being
An act 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,” (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 1b.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 11:20 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 881 (Public Act No. 206), being
An act 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 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2012 PA 123.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2014, at 5:08 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 4:19 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 834 (Public Act No. 205), being
An act 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 2b (MCL 28.422b), as amended by 2001 PA 199.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2014, at 5:06 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 4:29 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 674 (Public Act No. 197), being
An act to prohibit discriminatory practices, policies, and customs in the exercise of the right to breastfeed; to provide for enforcement of the right to breastfeed; and to provide remedies.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 24, 2014, at 4:50 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:02 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 327 (Public Act No. 277), being
An act 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 4 (MCL 205.4), as amended by 2002 PA 657.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:37 a.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:04 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 153 (Public Act No. 278), being
An act to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled “Of marriage and the solemnization thereof,” by amending section 7 (MCL 551.7), as amended by 2012 PA 265.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:39 a.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:06 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 444 (Public Act No. 253), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending sections 3301, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3309, 3311, 30103, and 30113 (MCL 324.3301, 324.3305, 324.3306, 324.3307, 324.3309, 324.3311, 324.30103, and 324.30113), sections 3301, 3305, 3307, 3309, and 3311 as added by 2004 PA 246, section 3006 as amended by 2011 PA 90, section 30103 as amended by 2013 PA 98, and section 30113 as amended by 2006 PA 496, and by adding section 3315.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:36 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:08 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 20 (Public Act No. 254), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending section 11123 (MCL 324.11123), as amended by 2010 PA 357.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:38 p.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:10 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 536 (Public Act No. 274), being
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 7tt.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:31 a.m.)
Date: June 24, 2014
Time: 5:12 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 611 (Public Act No. 273), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 395, entitled “An act relating to the promotion of convention business or tourism in municipalities in this state; to provide for tourism or convention marketing programs in municipalities through nonprofit convention and tourist bureaus; to provide for the imposition and collection of assessments on the owners of transient facilities to support tourism or convention marketing programs; to provide for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the functions and duties of the department of commerce; and to prescribe remedies and penalties,” by amending section 5 (MCL 141.875), as amended by 1989 PA 245.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:29 a.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:16 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 690 (Public Act No. 260), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 17820 and 17824 (MCL 333.17820 and 333.17824), section 17820 as amended and section 17824 as added by 2009 PA 55.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:04 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:18 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 691 (Public Act No. 261), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers relative to the exercise of those rights, powers, and immunities; to prescribe certain conditions for the transaction of business by those corporations in this state; to define the relationship of health care providers to nonprofit health care corporations and to specify their rights, powers, and immunities with respect thereto; to provide for a Michigan caring program; to provide for the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations by the commissioner of insurance; to prescribe powers and duties of certain other state officers with respect to the regulation and supervision of nonprofit health care corporations; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to regulate the merger or consolidation of certain corporations; to prescribe an expeditious and effective procedure for the maintenance and conduct of certain administrative appeals relative to provider class plans; to provide for certain administrative hearings relative to rates for health care benefits; to provide for the creation of and the powers and duties of certain nonprofit corporations for the purpose of receiving and administering funds for the public welfare; to provide for certain causes of action; to prescribe penalties and to provide civil fines for violations of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 502 and 502a (MCL 550.1502 and 550.1502a), as amended by 2009 PA 225.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:06 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:20 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 692 (Public Act No. 262), being
An act to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled “An act to authorize certain organizations to enter into prudent purchaser agreements with health care providers; to control health care costs, assure appropriate utilization of health care services, and maintain quality of health care; to provide for the regulation of certain organizations, health care providers, health care facilities, and prudent purchaser arrangements; to establish a joint legislative committee to investigate the degree of competition in the health care coverage market in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 550.53), as amended by 2009 PA 224.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:08 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:22 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 693 (Public Act No. 264), being
An act to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to worker’s disability compensation; to increase the administrative efficiency of the adjudicative processes of the worker’s compensation system; to improve the qualifications of the persons having adjudicative functions within the worker’s compensation system; to prescribe certain powers and duties; to create the board of worker’s compensation magistrates and the worker’s compensation appellate commission; to create certain other boards; to provide certain procedures for the resolution of claims, including mediation and arbitration; to prescribe certain benefits for persons suffering a personal injury under the act; to prescribe certain limitations on obtaining benefits under the act; to create, and provide for the transfer of, certain funds; to prescribe certain fees; to prescribe certain remedies and penalties; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 315 (MCL 418.315), as amended by 2011 PA 266.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:12 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:24 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 694 (Public Act No. 263), being
An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,” by amending sections 3107b, 3405, 3475, and 3631 (MCL 500.3107b, 500.3405, 500.3475, and 500.3631), section 3107b as amended by 2009 PA 222 and sections 3405, 3475, and 3631 as amended by 2009 PA 227.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:10 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:26 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 853 (Public Act No. 269), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 55A.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:21 a.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:28 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 900 (Public Act No. 268), being
An act to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to worker’s disability compensation; to increase the administrative efficiency of the adjudicative processes of the worker’s compensation system; to improve the qualifications of the persons having adjudicative functions within the worker’s compensation system; to prescribe certain powers and duties; to create the board of worker’s compensation magistrates and the worker’s compensation appellate commission; to create certain other boards; to provide certain procedures for the resolution of claims, including mediation and arbitration; to prescribe certain benefits for persons suffering a personal injury under the act; to prescribe certain limitations on obtaining benefits under the act; to create, and provide for the transfer of, certain funds; to prescribe certain fees; to prescribe certain remedies and penalties; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 352 and 391 (MCL 418.352 and 418.391), as amended by 2007 PA 190.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:19 a.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:30 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 713 (Public Act No. 266), being
An act to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 226 (MCL 330.1226), as amended by 2009 PA 103.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:16 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:34 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 875 (Public Act No. 211), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending sections 72101 and 72102 (MCL 324.72101 and 324.72102), as amended by 2010 PA 46.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 26, 2014, at 1:26 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:36 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 876 (Public Act No. 212), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending sections 72105, 72105a, and 72106 (MCL 324.72105, 324.72105a, and 324.72106), sections 72105 and 72106 as added by 1995 PA 58 and section 72105a as amended by 2010 PA 46.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 26, 2014, at 1:28 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:38 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 877 (Public Act No. 213), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending sections 72110, 72110a, and 72115 (MCL 324.72110, 324.72110a, and 324.72115), section 72110 as amended by 2013 PA 248, section 72110a as added by 2010 PA 46, and section 72115 as added by 2010 PA 45.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 26, 2014, at 1:30 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 11:40 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 873 (Public Act No. 210), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending sections 72103, 72104, 72112, and 72114 (MCL 324.72103, 324.72104, 324.72112, and 324.72114), sections 72103, 72104, and 72112 as added by 1995 PA 58 and section 72114 as added by 2010 PA 45; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 26, 2014, at 1:24 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 4:44 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 479 (Public Act No. 265), being
An act to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations and to regulate certain persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies and the boards of each occupation; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; to establish rights, relationships, and remedies of certain persons under certain circumstances; to provide immunity from certain civil liability for certain entities and certain related occupations under certain circumstances; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 411 as amended by 2008 PA 309.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 1, 2014, at 1:14 p.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 4:46 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 535 (Public Act No. 276), being
An act to create the methamphetamine abuse reporting act; to require the department of state police to report methamphetamine-related offenses to the national association of drug diversion investigators (NADDI); to require the entry of methamphetamine-related offenses into the national precursor log exchange (NPLEx) system; to provide civil immunity under certain circumstances; to prohibit the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances; and to provide remedies and penalties.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:35 a.m.)
Date: June 26, 2014
Time: 4:48 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 613 (Public Act No. 255), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40115.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:40 p.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:44 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 644 (Public Act No. 256), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1311g (MCL 380.1311g), as amended by 2008 PA 1; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:42 p.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:46 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 678 (Public Act No. 272), being
An act to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “An act to provide for a tax upon the sale and distribution of tobacco products; to regulate and license manufacturers, wholesalers, secondary wholesalers, vending machine operators, unclassified acquirers, transportation companies, transporters, and retailers of tobacco products; to prescribe the powers and duties of the revenue division and the department of treasury in regard to tobacco products; to provide for the administration, collection, and disposition of the tax; to levy an assessment; to provide for the administration, collection, defense, and disposition of the assessment; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the appointment of special investigators as peace officers for the enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies for the violation of this act; to make and supplement appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2012 PA 188.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:27 a.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:48 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 704 (Public Act No. 280), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 16233, 16241, 17702, 17704, 17706, 17707, 17709, 17742, and 17748 (MCL 333.16233, 333.16241, 333.17702, 333.17704, 333.17706, 333.17707, 333.17709, 333.17742, and 333.17748), sections 16233 and 16241 as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 17702 as amended by 2012 PA 209, section 17706 as amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17707 as amended by 1990 PA 333, section 17709 as amended by 2006 PA 672, section 17742 as added by 1987 PA 250, and section 17748 as amended by 1988 PA 462, and by adding sections 17748a, 17748b, 17748c, and 17748d.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:43 a.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:50 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 715 (Public Act No. 271), being
An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 22A.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:25 a.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:52 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 756 (Public Act No. 275), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending sections 7340a and 17766f (MCL 333.7340a and 333.17766f), section 7340a as added by 2011 PA 84 and section 17766f as amended by 2011 PA 86.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:33 a.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:54 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 817 (Public Act No. 257), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as amended by 2011 PA 102.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:44 p.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:56 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 846 (Public Act No. 270), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 521a (MCL 436.1521a), as amended by 2010 PA 369.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:23 a.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 8:58 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 872 (Public Act No. 258), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “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,” by amending section 20101 (MCL 324.20101), as amended by 2013 PA 141, and by adding section 20101c.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 30, 2014, at 2:46 p.m.)
Date: June 28, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 904 (Public Act No. 279), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2012 PA 513.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2014, at 11:41 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 5, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Grape and Wine Industry Council
Jeffrey C. Lemon of 375 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103, county of Berrien, representing winemakers, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2017.
Martin G. Lagina of 232 West McKinley Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, county of Grand Traverse, representing winemakers, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2017.
Walter A. Brys of 3309 Blue Water Boulevard, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, representing winemakers, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2016.
Mark L. Esterman of 2594 Tall Timber Court, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, county of Kent, representing persons who operate a retail food establishment that holds a specially designed merchant license and sells Michigan wines, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2016.
William O. Fox of 3532 Westcott Drive, S.E., Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing beer and wine wholesalers, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2017.
Richard E. Rinvelt of 2234 White Pine Drive, Wixom, Michigan 48393, county of Oakland, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2017.
Joanna T. Simpson of 40 N. Manitou Trail, Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653, county of Leelanau, representing wine grape growers, is appointed for a term expiring February 1, 2016.
June 6, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Employment Relations Commission
Edward D. Callaghan of 1623 W. Houstonia, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, county of Wayne, a Republican, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2017.
June 6, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Dennis Olshove of 29828 Lane Court, Warren, Michigan 48088, county of Macomb, a Democrat, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing June 13, 2014, and expiring June 12, 2018.
June 6, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors
Chris Tracy of 1703 Idlewild Drive, Richland, Michigan 49083, county of Kalamazoo, nominee of the Speaker of the House, succeeding Craig DeNooyer, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2016.
June 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Appellate Defender Commission
Douglas J. Messing of 3235 Bennington Drive, Wixom, Michigan 48393, county of Oakland, representing the Court of Appeals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 24, 2018.
June 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
State Historical Records Advisory Board
Kevin Graffagnino of 478 Amherst Circle, Saline, Michigan 48176, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Erik Nordberg, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2014.
June 11, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Kelly Jo Molloy of 2777 Antrim Court, Oakland Township, Michigan 48306, county of Oakland, representing dental assistants, succeeding Julie Bera, is appointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2018.
Diane I. Hines of 19500 Cumberland Way, Detroit, Michigan 48203, county of Wayne, representing dentists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2018.
Deborah E. Priestap of 4938 Labadie Road, Milford, Michigan 48380, county of Livingston, representing dentists with a health profession specialty certification and who are dental school faculty, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2018.
June 11, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Corporation Board of Directors
Peter Cracchiolo of 64 Belle Mead Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 13, 2017.
June 11, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Mackinac Bridge Authority
Matthew E. McLogan of 6648 Farms End Drive, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, county of Kent, an Independent, succeeding Murray D. Wikol, is appointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2020.
Barbara J. Arens of 1035 Top View Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, a Republican, succeeding Bob Struck, is appointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2020.
June 12, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
Nicole P. Lennox of 5957 Tody Road, Goodrich, Michigan 48438, county of Lapeer, representing professional members, succeeding Michael Ryan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
Katie Kiter of 4811 Shamrock Trail, Lansing, Michigan 48906, county of Clinton, representing the general public, succeeding Amanda West, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
June 12, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Plumbing Board
Aaron Fedewa of 5239 Queensway Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, representing licensed plumbing contractors who hold a master’s license, succeeding David M. Jones, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
Curt McNitt of 7351 W. 18 Road, Mesick, Michigan 49668, county of Wexford, representing licensed plumbing contractors who hold a master’s license, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
Walter Maner, III, of 300 S. Rath Road, #47, Ludington, Michigan 49431, county of Mason, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Board of Accountancy
Michael J. Swartz of 6718 Westridge Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, representing certified public accountants, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Matthew J. Howell of 32540 Romsey Road, Franklin, Michigan 48025, county of Oakland, representing certified public accountants, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Children’s Ombudsman
Orlene Christie Hawks of 3711 Beech Tree Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, succeeding Verlie M. Ruffin, is appointed for a term commencing June 16, 2014, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Electronic Recording Commission
Michelle M. Stevenson of 305 Federal Avenue, Houghton Lake, Michigan 48626, county of Roscommon, representing county registers of deeds, succeeding Linda Landheer, is appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2015.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan
Kelly Shipman of 1820 S. Crawford Street, H13, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, succeeding Jeorge Fierro, is appointed for a term expiring December 10, 2016.
Jeremiah Hernandez of 6240 Rutherford Street, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding Melissa Fernandez, is appointed for a term expiring December 10, 2015.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Veterans Facilities Board of Managers
Marita R. Okerstrom of 509 Leeward Court, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, representing veterans, succeeding Richard LaFave, is appointed for a term expiring February 28, 2017.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Western Michigan University Board of Control
James B. Bolger of 1538 Timber Trail Drive, Whitehall, Michigan 49461, county of Muskegon, succeeding Michelle Crumm, is appointed for a term commencing June 10, 2014, and expiring December 31, 2020.
June 13, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Women’s Commission
Margaret F. Wheeler Derrer of 1860 Luce Street, S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534, county of Kent, succeeding Susan Dobrich, is appointed for a term commencing July 16, 2014, and expiring July 15, 2017.
Bobbie A. Gaunt of 925 Park Street, Saugatuck, Michigan 49453, county of Allegan, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2014, and expiring July 15, 2017.
Christine L. Etienne of 860 Evergreen Court, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, county of Emmet, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2014, and expiring July 15, 2017.
Krista L. Haroutunian of 41 Burroughs, Apt. #405, Detroit, Michigan 48202, county of Wayne, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2014, and expiring July 15, 2017.
Anne K. Thompson of 1513 Downing Street, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 16, 2014, and expiring July 15, 2017.
June 16, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Collection Practices Board
Scott C. Prince of 6165 Standing Stone Drive, Holland, Michigan 49464, county of Ottawa, representing professionals, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Scott D. Idle of 6079 English Oak Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing professionals, succeeding Thomas Angelo, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
June 16, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Farm Produce Insurance Authority
Paul Koeman of 5792 136th Street, Hamilton, Michigan 49419, county of Allegan, representing producers from the largest Michigan organization representing general farm interests in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2017.
Mark A. Metz of 6580 Lulu Road, Ida, Michigan 48140, county of Monroe, representing the largest Michigan organization exclusively representing wheat producers in Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 20, 2017.
June 16, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Jeff R. Munford of 1717 Wisconsin Street, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, county of Ottawa, representing the general public, succeeding Ginger Smietana, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
June 16, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
Denise Busley of 3549 Lookout Pointe, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, county of Grand Traverse, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Mark G. Boody of 6275 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan 48327, county of Oakland, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Phyllis A. Van Order of 850 Sylvan Drive, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017, county of Calhoun, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Jerry Dorsey, IV, of 37497 Emerald Forest Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Deborah L. Carley of 3779 Gatwick Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083, county of Oakland, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Thomas W. Cottrell of 1255 Boynton Hills, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Angie C. Kennedy of 2139 Long Leaf Trail, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Kristen Clark of 1020 Westaire Way, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing individuals who have experience and expertise in the fields of intervention and prevention of child abuse, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Kathy Hagenian of 49746 Leyland Circle, Novi, Michigan 48374, county of Oakland, representing Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Mary Lovik of 4347 Stoneycroft Drive, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Thomas E. Knapp of 2654 Stonehaven Drive, S.W., Wyoming, Michigan 49519, county of Kent, representing Michigan Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Dorie Vazquez-Nolan of 49926 Willowood Drive, Macomb Township, Michigan 48044, county of Macomb, representing an administrator or staff member of a child assessment center, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Johanna E. Buzolits of 50800 Weston Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, representing licensed therapists trained to counsel or treat child abuse victims, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Cheryl A. Matthews of 2163 Ferndale Road, Sylvan Lake, Michigan 48320, county of Oakland, representing circuit court judges, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
Pamela J. Fitzgerald of 1900 Herkimer Drive, Jackson, Michigan 49203, county of Jackson, representing school district board members, intermediate school district board members, or public academy board members, is appointed for a term expiring June 16, 2015.
June 16, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Tax Tribunal
David B. Marmon of 10014 Kingston Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, representing attorneys, succeeding Paul McCord, is appointed for a term commencing July 1, 2014, and expiring June 30, 2015.
Stephen H. Lasher of 9030 Stevenson Lake Court, Lake, Michigan 48632, county of Isabella, representing members at large, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
June 17, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Beef Industry Commission
Garry Wiley of 2598 S. Clarwin Avenue, Gladwin, Michigan 48624, county of Clare, representing cattle breeders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2017.
Scott Acker of 5837 Pendell Road, Middleton, Michigan 48856, county of Gratiot, representing cattle marketers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2017.
Bret Schapman of 7130 General Squier Drive, Almont, Michigan 48003, county of Lapeer, representing cattle feeders, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring May 31, 2017.
June 18, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Michigan Indigent Defense Advisory Commission
James H. Fisher of 11 Ironside Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, county of Barry, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Michigan Indigent Defense Advisory Commission
James H. Fisher of 11 Ironside Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, county of Barry, representing members submitted by the Michigan Judges Association, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Cletus B. Smith of 1885 Allan Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, county of Lenawee, representing members submitted by the Speaker of the House, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Richard C. Lindsey, Jr., of 15509 17 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan 49068, county of Calhoun, representing members submitted by the Speaker of the House, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Michael W. Puerner of 998 Dogwood Meadows Drive, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing members submitted by the Senate Majority Leader, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Kevin M. Oeffner of 8688 Glen View Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, representing members submitted by the Supreme Court Justice, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
William W. Swor of 1504 Huntington Boulevard, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Kimberly A. Thomas of 718 S. Seventh Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Frank D. Eaman of 26716 York Street, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Thomas P. Boyd of 3921 Sheldrake Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, representing members submitted by the Michigan District Judges Association, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Nancy J. Diehl of 1300 E. Lafayette, #1206, Detroit, Michigan 48207, county of Wayne, representing members submitted by the State Bar of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Brandy Y. Robinson of 4031 Fulton Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48238, county of Wayne, representing those whose primary mission or purpose is to advocate for minority interests, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Gary L. Walker of 765 Lakewood Lane, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing former prosecuting attorneys or former assistant county prosecuting attorneys, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Henry D. Schuringa of 5282 Fawn Creek Drive, Grandville, Michigan 49418, county of Kent, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
Jon C. Campbell of 1369 Elm Street, Otsego, Michigan 49078, county of Allegan, representing local units of government, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
Shela E. Motley of 4224 Mariner Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing members submitted by the Senate Majority Leader, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
July 3, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Emergency Manager - City of Lincoln Park
Bradford Lee Coulter of 498 Wimbleton Drive, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, is appointed to serve effective July 3, 2014.
July 3, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Nursing
Jessica Ann Tyson of 3921 South Rosebud Drive, Kentwood, Michigan 49512, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding James Childress, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Lars Egede-Nissen of 4483 Calgary Boulevard, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Reginald T. Armstrong of 300 Riverfront Drive, Apt. 2902, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Kristopher L. Tobbe of 725 W. Main Street, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 7, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Law Examiners
Donna Rose Robinson Milhouse of 18615 Oak Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48221, county of Wayne, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.
July 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Acupuncture
Annie M. Haas of 619 Division Street, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing acupuncturists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Beth Converse of 6533 Dandison Boulevard, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324, county of Oakland, representing acupuncturists, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Renee J. Hubbs of 218 McGarry Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48911, county of Ingham, representing acupuncturists, succeeding Margaret Batzer, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Jonell M. Underwood of 2397 S. Waverly Road, Dansville, Michigan 48819, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding Charles Morris, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Julie A. Silver of 1014 South Wilson, Royal Oak, Michigan 48322, county of Oakland, representing acupuncturists, succeeding Deborah Lincoln, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Sarah K. Wernert of 41718 Balfour Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313, county of Macomb, representing the general public, succeeding Chrystal Roach, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging
Harold J. Mast of 4914 Curwood Drive, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging
Olusola M. Adeyanju of 20782 Edgewood Drive, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, county of Mecosta, an Independent, succeeding Shannon English, is appointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2017.
Sibyl M. Ellis of 140 Peachwood Lane, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, county of Isabella, a Republican, succeeding Michael Bartus, is appointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2015.
Gerald L. Irby of 331 Mesnard Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, a Republican, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2017.
Kristie E. Zamora of 521 Commonwealth Avenue, Flint, Michigan 48503, county of Genesee, an Independent, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2017.
Jeffery Schade of 5503 Pondview Drive, Midland, Michigan 48640, county of Midland, a Republican, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2017.
Harold J. Mast of 4914 Curwood Drive, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49518, county of Kent, a Republican, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term commencing July 29, 2014, and expiring July 28, 2017.
July 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Jonathan P. Pignataro of 9047 11 Mile Road, Ceresco, Michigan 49033, county of Calhoun, representing the general public, succeeding Devin Senneker, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Nabil Fakih of 25308 Marshall Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48127, county of Wayne, representing pharmacists, succeeding Harvey Schmidt, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Karen E. Greenwood of 1810 Frambrook Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, representing real estate brokers and salespersons, succeeding Sheri Sutherby-Fricke, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Samuel J. Sterk of 0-583 Ransom Street, Grandville, Michigan 49418, county of Ottawa, representing real estate brokers and salespersons, succeeding James Sellman, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 10, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Brandi McBride of 3886 Sunbrook Court, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426, county of Ottawa, representing veterans, succeeding Marita Okerstrom, is appointed for a term expiring February 25, 2015.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Counseling
Jana M. Simmons of 265 W. Oakridge Drive, Ferndale, Michigan 48220, county of Oakland, representing the general public, succeeding Laura LeClear, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Carol Giacolette of 1215 Windgate Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding Meredith Hunt, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Kimberly Easterle Mattes of 1495 Fairholme Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Thomas Wuori, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Historical Commission
Susan A. Safford of 303 E. Etherington Street, #808, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701, county of Cheboygan, representing the general public, succeeding Margaret Cunningham, is appointed for a term expiring May 21, 2016.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
Mary M. Ochalek of 218 E. Main Street, Milan, Michigan 48160, county of Washtenaw, representing professionals, succeeding Christine Daggett, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Ronald Lee Karelse, Jr., of 5700 Furlong Court, N.E., Belmont, Michigan 49306, county of Kent, representing professionals, succeeding Thomas Starks, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Paul J. Barber of 6240 N. Broadway, Freeport, Michigan 49325, county of Barry, representing nursing home administrators, succeeding Jeanne Smith, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Bridget A. Looby of 137 E. Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640, county of Midland, representing the general public, succeeding Sara Fazio, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Jeffrey T. Beutner of 1175 Shoemaker Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Todd Cook, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Optometry
Kurt O. Tech of 84 Stephens Road, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Kays Zair, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Gregory L. Patera of 6232 Sunset Beach, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849, county of Ionia, representing optometrists, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Laura Marcero of 214 Provencal Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Catherine Heise, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2015.
July 14, 2014
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Jay O. Meyer of 3720 Autumnwood Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing professionals, succeeding Scott Hughes, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Nathan J. Tallman of 727 Coughlan Street, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326, county of Oakland, representing the general public, succeeding Charles Morris, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Zeeshan S. Husain of 3834 Mesa Drive, Troy, Michigan 48083, county of Oakland, representing professionals, succeeding Louis Geller, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2018.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
June 26, 2014
Due to an error on the letter dated June 18, 2014, and filed with your office on June 20, 2014, please be advised of the following correction to the board name:
Chair - Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
James H. Fisher of 11 Ironside Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, county of Barry, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
James H. Fisher of 11 Ironside Drive, Hastings, Michigan 49058, county of Barry, representing members submitted by the Michigan Judges Association, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Cletus B. Smith of 1885 Allan Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, county of Lenawee, representing members submitted by the Speaker of the House, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Richard C. Lindsey, Jr., of 15509 17 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, Michigan 49068, county of Calhoun, representing members submitted by the Speaker of the House, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Michael W. Puerner of 998 Dogwood Meadows Drive, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing members submitted by the Senate Majority Leader, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Kevin M. Oeffner of 8688 Glen View Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, county of Livingston, representing members submitted by the Supreme Court Justice, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
William W. Swor of 1504 Huntington Boulevard, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Kimberly A. Thomas of 718 S. Seventh Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Frank D. Eaman of 26716 York Street, Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070, county of Oakland, representing members submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Thomas P. Boyd of 3921 Sheldrake Avenue, Okemos, Michigan 48854, county of Ingham, representing members submitted by the Michigan District Judges Association, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Nancy J. Diehl of 1300 E. Lafayette, #1206, Detroit, Michigan 48207, county of Wayne, representing members submitted by the State Bar of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Brandy Y. Robinson of 4031 Fulton Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48238, county of Wayne, representing those whose primary mission or purpose is to advocate for minority interests, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2016.
Gary L. Walker of 765 Lakewood Lane, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, representing former prosecuting attorneys or former assistant county prosecuting attorneys, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2018.
Henry D. Schuringa of 5282 Fawn Creek Drive, Grandville, Michigan 49418, county of Kent, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
Jon C. Campbell of 1369 Elm Street, Otsego, Michigan 49078, county of Allegan, representing local units of government, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2015.
Shela E. Motley of 4224 Mariner Lane, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, representing members submitted by the Senate Majority Leader, is appointed for a term expiring April 1, 2017.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on June 11, 2014, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2014-9
Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Department of Human Services
Executive Reorganization
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the Executive Branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor, unless otherwise provided by the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, there is a continued need to reorganize the functions of state government for efficient administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY ACTION AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
A. A new Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity is created within the Department of Human Services.
B. The Commission shall consist of the following twelve members:
1. Three elected public officials, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;
2. Three members of the private sector, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate;
3. Three low income persons, as defined by § 4(2) of the Michigan Economic and Social Opportunity Act of 1981, 1981 PA 230, as amended by 2003 PA 123, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
4. Three representatives of Michigan community action agencies, either as staff or board members, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
C. Four Commission members, including one appointed under each of subsections B.1, B.2, B.3, and B.4, shall serve one-year terms from the effective date of this order.
D. Four Commission members, including one appointed under each of subsections B.1, B.2, B.3, and B.4, shall serve two-year terms from the effective date of this order.
E. Four Commission members, including one appointed under each of subsections B.1, B.2, B.3, and B.4, shall serve three-year terms from the effective date of this order.
F. All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. A vacancy on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Commission members may be reappointed to serve multiple terms.
G. The Governor shall designate the chairperson of the Commission, who shall serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor.
H. The Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity shall be governed by the provisions of Section 6(4)-(5) of the of the Michigan Economic and Social Opportunity Act of 1981, 1981 PA 230, as amended by 2003 PA 123.
I. All of the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity created in Subsection 6 of the Michigan Economic and Social Opportunity Act of 1981, 1981 PA 230, as amended by 2003 PA 123, are transferred to the new Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. The former Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity is abolished.
II. IMPLEMENTATION
A. All rules, orders, contracts, plans, and agreements relating to the functions transferred by this Order lawfully adopted prior to the effective date of this Order by the responsible state agency shall continue to be effective until revised, amended, or rescinded.
B. The State Budget Director shall determine and authorize the most efficient manner possible for handling financial transactions and records in the state’s financial management system as necessary for the implementation of this Order.
C. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity transferred by this Order shall not abate by reason of the taking effect of this Order. Any lawfully commenced suit, action, or other proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the appropriate successor of any entity affected by this Order.
D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Order, which may be given effect without any invalid portion. Any portion of this Order found invalid by a court or other entity with proper jurisdiction shall be severable from the remaining portions of this Order.
In fulfillment of the requirements of Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this Order shall be effective 60 days after the filing of this Order.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 11th day of June, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Fourteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4369
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 66, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278c.
The House of Representatives has amended the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 15, after “ENTITIES,” by inserting “PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS,”.
2. Amend page 2, line 15, after “ORGANIZATIONS,” by inserting “NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS,”.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as amended, and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Meekhof moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 34
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 123
Senate Resolution No. 165
Senate Resolution No. 166
Senate Resolution No. 167
Senate Resolution No. 169
Senate Resolution No. 170
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senate Resolution No. 123.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to make any murder of a police officer or corrections officer while in the line of duty a federal offense.
Senator Meekhof moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hildenbrand offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 165.
A resolution to declare July 2014 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan’s entrepreneurial traditions, operating as community-based small businesses and providing employment for more than 1,000 workers; and
Whereas, Michigan has craft brewers in every region of the state and more than 100 craft brewers statewide; and
Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild celebrates Michigan Craft Beer Month each year by hosting a Summer Festival in July; and
Whereas, Craft brewers in Michigan support state agriculture by purchasing hops, wheat, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and numerous other fruits, herbs, and vegetables grown in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers promote Michigan’s spirit of independence through a renaissance in handcrafted beers like those first brought to Michigan by European settlers and produced here by our forefathers, including Bernhard Stroh, for the enjoyment of the citizenry; and
Whereas, Striving to educate legal drinking-age residents, Michigan craft brewers convey awareness about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables, as well as historic brewing traditions, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol abuse and underage drinking; and
Whereas, Craft brewers in Michigan produce more than 100 distinct styles of flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made Michigan the envy of many states, contributing to balanced trade with increased Michigan exports and promoting Michigan tourism; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers have been a successful business model during our state’s economic struggles, thriving and expanding—furthering their economic importance to the state; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality local jobs; as contributors to the local tax base; and as committed sponsors of a broad range of vital community institutions and philanthropic causes, including not-for-profit housing development associations, chambers of commerce, humane societies, athletic teams, and medical research; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2014 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the contributions that Michigan craft brewers have made to the state’s communities, economy, and history; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend Michigan craft brewers for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the history and culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of beer as a beverage of moderation.
Senators Anderson, Bieda, Kowall, Proos, Richardville and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 166.
A resolution to declare August 2014 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) kills more children than any other genetic disease; and
Whereas, SMA causes degeneration in voluntary muscle movement for those impacted by the disease, eventually affecting the ability to walk, sit, crawl, stand, breathe, eat, and even swallow; and
Whereas, One in every 40 people, or nearly 10 million Americans, unknowingly carries the gene responsible for SMA. Few have any known family history of the disease; and
Whereas, SMA is a pan-ethnic disease that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, or gender; and
Whereas, SMA does not impact the mind. Children with SMA are bright, sensitive, and playful in spite of their failing bodies. Most children afflicted with SMA succumb to the disease before their second birthday; and
Whereas, There is currently no treatment and no cure for SMA, but the National Institutes of Health selected SMA as the disease closest to treatment of more than 600 neurological disorders; and
Whereas, The nation’s leading researchers signed a statement stressing that, with adequate resources, a viable treatment or cure is attainable in as little as five years; and
Whereas, SMA research is considered a model approach, with the potential of benefiting millions of people stricken by other diseases, including ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Fragile X syndrome, and Tay-Sachs disease, among others; and
Whereas, Increased awareness of SMA will lead to increased knowledge and increased support for both disease research and families affected by the disease, hopefully leading to a cure; and
Whereas, August has been declared as National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in order to raise awareness and help promote research into this devastating disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That August 2014 be hereby recognized as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Senators Anderson, Bieda, Hildenbrand, Kowall and Proos were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Nofs offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 167.
A resolution to urge the United States Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to select the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek as the location for a new Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) ballistic missile defense mission.
Whereas, The GBI is the key defense tool protecting our state and nation from ballistic missile attacks; and
Whereas, The GBI is unmatched in its ability to locate and eliminate incoming warheads well outside the earth’s atmosphere using missiles that do not include explosive components; and
Whereas, The placement of the GBI system in Battle Creek will take full advantage of Fort Custer’s tactical location and security; and
Whereas, The selection of Battle Creek for the GBI mission will not impact other successful Air National Guard, Army Reserve, or National Guard Training Center missions or create a nuisance for neighboring citizens; and
Whereas, Battle Creek’s military history and tradition of embracing and supporting soldiers, veterans, and their families span nearly a century; and
Whereas, The missions based at Fort Custer are integral to the economy of southwest Michigan, providing more than $22 million in total wages and salaries and $26 million in gross regional product to Calhoun County; and
Whereas, The selection of Fort Custer for the GBI mission will include a $3.2 billion investment, along with 250 new jobs for Michigan. It will also leverage over $100 million in federal, state, and local investments that have been made over the last decade alone in order to make Battle Creek’s military bases some of the most up-to-date, technologically-advanced guard bases in the nation; and
Whereas, The greater Battle Creek/Calhoun County region remains a staunch supporter and defender of Fort Custer and all of its military installations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency to select the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek for the expansion of the national missile defense system; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the director of the United States Missile Defense Agency, the United States Secretary of Defense, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Senators Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Marleau offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 169.
A resolution to commend CVS Caremark on its decision to stop selling tobacco products in its stores.
Whereas, CVS Caremark has decided to stop selling tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores across the United States by October 1, 2014, making it the first national pharmacy chain to take this step in support of the health and well-being of its patients and customers; and
Whereas, Decades of tobacco control efforts have greatly reduced the prevalence of cigarette smoking, but the rate of reduction in smoking has stalled in recent years; 42 million people continue to smoke; and
Whereas, The impact of tobacco on our nation’s children is striking. Ninety percent of adult smokers begin at or before age 18, and unless current trends are reversed, an estimated 5.6 million kids alive today will die prematurely as a result of tobacco-related disease; and
Whereas, Tobacco remains a critical public health issue that is costing the health care system billions of dollars annually; and
Whereas, The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) has estimated that between 1995 and 2015, tobacco-related disease will cost approximately $800 billion; and
Whereas, In Medicaid, expenditures as a result of tobacco use are estimated to be as high as $37.5 billion annually; and
Whereas, Studies have demonstrated a relationship between tobacco use and geographic density of stores that sell cigarettes. Reducing the density of stores that sell tobacco can help reduce smoking among young people; and
Whereas, CVS Caremark’s decision to cease tobacco sales underscores its role in the United States’ evolving health care system. Pharmacies are becoming more involved in chronic disease management to help those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes—all conditions that are exacerbated by smoking; and
Whereas, Smoking is the leading cause of premature disease and death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing the nation an estimated $289 billion in medical costs and lost productivity annually; and
Whereas, CVS Caremark has also pledged to help millions of Americans quit smoking by launching a national smoking cessation program, with the goal of helping Americans to quit smoking and get healthy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we congratulate CVS Caremark for stopping the sale of tobacco products in its stores; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to CVS Caremark as an expression of our gratitude.
Senators Anderson and Bieda were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Kowall offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 170.
A resolution to commemorate August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan inventors put the world on wheels and established the state as the world headquarters for the auto industry. Their actions and inventions have enriched and touched all our lives; and
Whereas, Michigan is synonymous with Motor City and talk of the automobile; and
Whereas, It was Michigan’s automotive heritage and prowess that led to President Franklin D. Roosevelt labeling the city of Detroit as the Arsenal of Democracy; and
Whereas, The auto industry supports 513,300 jobs in Michigan, produces more vehicles in the nation—more than any other state—and generates $14.5 billion in personal income; and
Whereas, The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture, attracting more than 1 million visitors and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector, and special interest vehicles to Michigan every year; and
Whereas, As united citizens and automobile enthusiasts, we celebrate Michigan’s automotive heritage with pride and great esteem; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to members of the Woodward Dream Cruise Board, whose efforts to honor our state’s great automotive heritage through the nation’s largest automotive heritage cruise event serve as an important showcase to honor our past and encourage people to invest in our future.
Senators Bieda, Hildenbrand, Proos and Richardville were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Bieda offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 164.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that prohibits the sale of cleaning products and personal care products containing plastic microbeads.
Whereas, Plastic microbeads are increasingly found in cleaning and personal care products, such as facial scrubs, soaps, and toothpastes. After use, these microbeads are flushed down drains and eventually flow to lakes and streams where they degrade slowly, if at all, and accumulate; and
Whereas, Plastic microbeads have been found in significant concentrations in the Great Lakes. One study identified an average of nearly 17,000 plastic microbeads per square mile floating in the Great Lakes. In areas downstream of major cities, microbeads were as high as 180,000 particles per square mile. Based on size, shape, texture, composition, and color, the vast majority of these microbeads originated from cleaning and personal care products; and
Whereas, Plastic microbeads raise serious concerns related to their impact on the environment and people. Microbeads are easily ingested by fish and other aquatic animals, potentially harming their growth and health. Microbeads may also attract and concentrate toxic substances, such as PCBs and PBDEs, found in the water. When the microbeads are ingested, the toxic substances may accumulate up the food chain, increasing the risk that people may eat contaminated fish; and
Whereas, The benefits of plastic microbeads in consumer products are not commensurate with the impacts. Cleansers, soaps, and toothpastes may be improved by microbeads but are still effective without them. Furthermore, there are biodegradable, natural alternatives to plastic microbeads that are economically feasible, as evidenced by their current use in certain personal care products; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that prohibits the sale of cleaning products and personal care products containing plastic microbeads; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Anderson was named co‑sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Casperson offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 168.
A resolution to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to garnish wages without a court order.
Whereas, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final direct rule on July 2, 2014, that would allow the agency to conduct administrative wage garnishment. Unless the EPA takes action to actively withdraw the rule, the EPA will be able to garnish the nonfederal wages of private citizens to collect unpaid fines without a court order effective September 2, 2014; and
Whereas, The EPA has a long history of regulatory overreach and issuing substantial fines against ordinary citizens conducting activities, ultimately determined to be legal, on their own property. The EPA can administratively fine individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars per day, easily large enough to ruin a family. At the same time, disputes over EPA jurisdiction and enforcement are common and have been successfully challenged in case after case; and
Whereas, Administrative wage garnishment will compound the problems already faced by property owners attempting to fight questionable EPA actions. This process will allow EPA to dictate the procedures for challenging fines and wage garnishment, and remove it from a neutral court setting. The EPA will be able to decide if an individual can present an oral defense, choose the hearing officer, and determine the site of the hearing. The burden of proof will be on the individual, not the agency. In short, administrative wage garnishment will allow an agency with institution-wide issues unbridled discretion to judge its own actions and further power to suppress challenges to its authority; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to garnish wages without a court order; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Proos was named co‑sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Kowall offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 171.
A resolution to urge the Office of the United States Trade Representative to ensure that no World Trade Organization rules are violated in regard to government funding of McInnis Cement and the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant in Québec, Canada.
Whereas, The cement industry is a major employer and economic supporter in Northeast Michigan as well as the entire state; and
Whereas, McInnis Cement is partially owned by the Québec government and has received government assistance for the construction of the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant in Québec, Canada. To wit, the Québec government has authorized a C$250 million guaranteed loan to McInnis Cement and an additional C$100 million equity investment in the company from Investissement Québec, in addition to other support from public sources, including another C$100 million equity investment from the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec; and
Whereas, The cement market in Québec is already oversaturated, and the stated purpose of the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant is not to supply Canadian projects but to ship the vast majority of its production into the United States; and
Whereas, Michigan’s private cement industry has struggled through the recent economic downturn and should not have to compete with a taxpayer-funded operation based on foreign soil. The new cement plant will take market share and potential jobs from hardworking Michigan residents; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Office of the United States Trade Representative to ensure that no World Trade Organization rules are violated in regard to government funding of McInnis Cement and the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant in Québec, Canada; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Casperson offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20.
A concurrent resolution to oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to garnish wages without a court order.
Whereas, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final direct rule on July 2, 2014, that would allow the agency to conduct administrative wage garnishment. Unless the EPA takes action to actively withdraw the rule, the EPA will be able to garnish the nonfederal wages of private citizens to collect unpaid fines without a court order effective September 2, 2014; and
Whereas, The EPA has a long history of regulatory overreach and issuing substantial fines against ordinary citizens conducting activities, ultimately determined to be legal, on their own property. The EPA can administratively fine individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars per day, easily large enough to ruin a family. At the same time, disputes over EPA jurisdiction and enforcement are common and have been successfully challenged in case after case; and
Whereas, Administrative wage garnishment will compound the problems already faced by property owners attempting to fight questionable EPA actions. This process will allow EPA to dictate the procedures for challenging fines and wage garnishment, and remove it from a neutral court setting. The EPA will be able to decide if an individual can present an oral defense, choose the hearing officer, and determine the site of the hearing. The burden of proof will be on the individual, not the agency. In short, administrative wage garnishment will allow an agency with institution-wide issues unbridled discretion to judge its own actions and further power to suppress challenges to its authority; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to garnish wages without a court order; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Meekhof moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Meekhof moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Proos was named co‑sponsor of the concurrent resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 57, p. 1496.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Moolenaar, Meekhof, Colbeck and Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 1006, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from adopting ordinances or regulations that infringe on federal labor laws; to prohibit employers and labor organizations from waiving rights under this act; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
Senators Pappageorge, Kowall, Robertson and Kahn introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Pappageorge, Jansen, Jones, Colbeck, Nofs and Kowall introduced
Senate Bill No. 1008, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2911 (MCL 600.2911), as amended by 1988 PA 396.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 1009, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled “Cemetery regulation act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 456.536), as amended by 2010 PA 326.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Whitmer, Hopgood, Anderson, Warren, Johnson, Gregory, Smith, Bieda, Ananich and Young introduced
Senate Bill No. 1010, entitled
A bill to repeal 2013 PA 182, entitled “Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act,” (MCL 550.541 to 550.551).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Senator Caswell introduced
Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 106 (MCL 400.106), as amended by 2013 PA 107, and by adding section 106b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Ananich introduced
Senate Bill No. 1012, entitled
A bill to require employers to provide paid leave for employees to vote; to provide the conditions for granting the leave; to prohibit discrimination against employees who request or use the leave; and to provide for remedies for a violation of the act.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
Senator Ananich introduced
Senate Bill No. 1013, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 254.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 1014, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by repealing section 166 (MCL 389.166).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Jones introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Kahn introduced
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 bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Kahn introduced
Senate Bill No. 1017, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 205.427), as amended by 2012 PA 325.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Richardville introduced
Senate Bill No. 1018, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426, 205.427, and 205.432), sections 2 and 12 as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 187, and section 7 as amended by 2012 PA 325.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Brandenburg introduced
Senate Bill No. 1019, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 13m (MCL 421.13m), as amended by 2012 PA 219.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4534, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” (MCL 287.331 to 287.340) by adding section 8b.
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. 4545, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2013 PA 35, and by adding sections 676c and 676d.
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. 4755, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 49, 50, and 50b (MCL 750.49, 750.50, and 750.50b), section 49 as amended by 2006 PA 129, section 50 as amended by 2007 PA 152, and section 50b as amended by 2008 PA 339.
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. 5061, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 287.331), as amended by 1997 PA 7, and by adding section 8c.
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. 5062, entitled
A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled “An act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state, and to provide for the recording and filing thereof by the central records division of the department of state police,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.273), as amended by 2012 PA 318.
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. 5397, entitled
A bill to authorize certain municipalities to adopt residential clean energy programs to promote the use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property in certain districts; to provide for the financing of those programs through commercial lending, loans by a nonprofit corporation, utility bill charges, and other means; to authorize municipalities to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.
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. 5608, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “Public safety officers benefit act,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4a.
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 Appropriations.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Government Operations reported
House Bill No. 4363, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.263), as amended by 1988 PA 278.
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.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof, Whitmer and Hunter
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 866, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by amending the heading of chapter XXA and by adding section 145s.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) 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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 867, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2012 PA 195.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
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 2012 PA 243.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 964, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled “Of the statutes,” by amending section 3t (MCL 8.3t).
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
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.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
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.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 977, 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 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2012 PA 32.
With the recommendation that the bill 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 was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5082, entitled
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” (MCL 722.21 to 722.31) by adding section 7c.
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.
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 Thursday, June 12, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker and Bieda
Excused: Senator Rocca
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
State Police and Military Affairs - Monday, July 21, 1:30 p.m., Northville Township Hall, Auditorium, 44405 Six Mile Road, Northville (373-2768)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, July 22, 10:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:19 p.m.
Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hansen, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 12:00 noon.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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