No. 52

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

10:00 a.m.

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

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

Ananich—present Hopgood—present O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Pavlov—present

Booher—present Hune—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Jones—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present

Green—present Kowall—present Shirkey—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present

Pastor Paul Davis of Calvary Baptist Church of Holland offered the following invocation:

Gracious Father, we come to You because You are the God of Providence. You have created and sustain all things, and You reign over the entire universe. You have revealed Yourself through Your Son Jesus Christ, who is the radiance of Your glory. It is through Him that we have life, forgiveness, and peace with You. All that is in the heavens and the earth is Yours, and in Your hands is the power to make great and to give strength.

We thank You, Lord, for You have abundantly blessed our beloved Michigan. Who are we that You would bless us so. There is nothing in us worthy of Your lovingkindness. Yet You are so generous, and we so often see joy on the faces of the people who live here because of Your blessings.

Lord, would You bless this chamber and its members. Would You give our Senators hearts that would keep Your commandments, minds filled with Your wisdom, and hands quick to serve Your people. Would You bless our state. Would You help us to love and serve one another, to care for the poor and the fatherless, and to protect those in danger, especially those children who cannot defend themselves.

Father, would You bless this country, this one nation under God. Help us to walk justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You all of our days. Would You protect us from those who would destroy us from without and from our own sin, greed, and selfishness.

We pray all of this in the name of Your Son and our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Knollenberg, Marleau and Proos be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood moved that Senators Johnson and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Young and MacGregor admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.

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

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.

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

Senator Proos entered the Senate Chamber.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 24:

House Bill Nos. 5106 5113 5380 5514

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 24, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 606 at 1:20 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 458 at 1:22 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 818 at 1:24 p.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, May 24, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 979 980 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 989 990

House Bill Nos. 5678 5679 5680 5681 5682 5683 5684 5685 5686 5687 5688 5689

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:11 a.m.

10:25 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien.

During the recess, Senator MacGregor introduced the Rockford/Sparta High School Gymnastics Team, 2016 MHSAA Division I State Champions, and presented them with a Special Tribute.

Ms. Lori Faulkner, on behalf of the head coach, responded briefly.

During the recess, Senators Marleau and Knollenberg entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator Hansen admittance to the Senate floor.

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

Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that the Committee on Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of the following resolutions:

Senate Resolution No. 107.

A resolution to urge the Governor to reject the request by the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, to divert water from the Great Lakes.

Senate Resolution No. 173.

A resolution to oppose the requested diversion of water from Lake Michigan by the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the resolutions were placed on the order of Resolutions.

Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following resolutions, now on the order of Resolutions, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:

Senate Resolution No. 107

Senate Resolution No. 173

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

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hansen’s statement is as follows:

Folks, today is a great day in the Capitol. If you will notice, I have come around and everyone has one pound of asparagus on their desks. We look for this day every single year to make sure that we get our yearly supply of asparagus from Oceana County, so that you will have some of the best from the sunshine of Oceana County on your desks.

Also today, we have the 2015 Asparagus Queen, Courtney Cox, with us. She has joined us as they do every year to talk about and help promote the asparagus industry. She is accompanied by the queen mom, the coordinator, Christine Rickert who has been there every single year making sure everything goes smoothly.

Since being crowned in 2015, Courtney has traveled the state promoting the asparagus industry for Oceana County. The sad news is that today is one of her final duties as queen. I would like to tell her thank you for her commitment and for spending time, energy, and effort making sure everyone understands how important asparagus is to the state of Michigan and Oceana County. Congratulations on a great year and all the work.

Messages from the Governor

The following message from the Governor was received on May 24, 2016, and read:

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2016-10

State of Energy Emergency

Waiver of Regulations Relating to Motor Carriers and Drivers

Transporting Petroleum Products

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and

WHEREAS, Section 3 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.83, and Executive Order No. 2015-10 (Section VIII) authorizes the Governor to declare a State of Energy Emergency upon notification of an impending energy emergency by the Executive Director of the Michigan Agency for Energy, or upon the Governor’s own initiative, if the Governor finds that an energy emergency exists or is imminent; and

WHEREAS, the West Shore pipeline—a common carrier petroleum pipeline—from Milwaukee to Green Bay, Wisconsin has been shut down since March 10, 2016 for emergency repairs. This pipeline transports petroleum products to six Green Bay terminals where it is then loaded on tanker trucks and transported to fueling stations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The shutdown of the pipeline has resulted in longer driving distances, wait times, and working hours for gasoline and other motor fuels transporters, causing drivers to reach maximum weekly driving and on-duty limits more quickly than normal; and

WHEREAS, this pipeline shutdown is affecting the availability of gasoline and other motor fuel supplies in most of the Upper Peninsula, creating temporary shortages and shipment delays that may potentially impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of the citizens of Michigan who depend on these products, and the ability of transporters to supply the products in accordance with federal motor carrier regulations and requirements; and

WHEREAS, additional infrastructure outages such as the temporary Marathon Refinery shutdown and the Alberta wildfires are aligning to cause tightening in the petroleum supply markets resulting in longer driving distances, crowded petroleum terminals, and extended wait times for motor fuels transporters in the Lower Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the state of Michigan to provide for the safe transportation of gasoline and other motor fuels within this state, and that appropriate measures be taken in response to an imminent energy emergency to assure that gasoline and other motor fuels supplies will remain sufficient to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Michigan residents and visitors; and

WHEREAS, under Section 4 of 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.84, during a declared State of Energy Emergency, the Governor may, by executive order, suspend a statute, order, rule of a state agency, or specific provision of a statute, rule, or order if strict compliance with the statute, order, rule, or a specific provision of the statute, rule, or order will prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency; and

WHEREAS, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations found at 49 CFR 390.23, and Michigan Public Act 181 of 1963, MCL 480.11a, provide the Governor with the authority to exempt motor carriers and drivers transporting gasoline and other motor fuels within Michigan from the hours-of-service regulations and requirements specified in 49 CFR Part 395 and MCL 480.11a, to address transportation needs arising from the impact of this energy emergency;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD D. SNYDER, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.87, order the following:

1. A State of Energy Emergency is declared in the state of Michigan.

2. Motor carriers and drivers transporting gasoline and other motor fuels to address the transportation and supply needs arising from the current emergency, are exempt from compliance with MCL 480.11a and any other applicable state statute, order, or rule substantially similar to MCL 480.11a, and 49 CFR Part 395. Any such provision of a state statute, order, or rule is suspended. This exemption and suspension applies to all highways in Michigan, including the national system of interstate and defense highways.

3. This Order applies only to gasoline and other transportation fuels. No other petroleum products are covered by the exemption and suspension under this Order.

4. No motor carrier or driver operating under the terms of this Order shall require or allow an ill or fatigued driver to operate a motor vehicle. Any driver who informs a carrier that he or she needs immediate rest shall be given at least ten consecutive off-duty hours before the driver is required to return to work.

5. Nothing in this Order shall be construed as an exemption from applicable controlled substances and alcohol use and testing requirements (49 CFR Part 382 and any similar state statute, order, or rule), the commercial driver’s license requirements (49 CFR Part 383 and any similar state statute, order, or rule), the financial responsibility requirements (49 CFR Part 387 and any similar state statute, order, or rule), applicable size and weight requirements, or any portion of federal and state regulations not specifically identified.

6. Motor carriers or drivers currently subject to an out-of-service order are not eligible for the exemption and suspension until the out-of-service order expires or the conditions for rescission have been satisfied.

7. The Michigan Department of State Police requires that drivers for motor carriers operating under the Declaration of Energy Emergency must have a copy of the Declaration of Energy Emergency in their possession.

8. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Michigan Department of State Police shall coordinate state compliance with this Order.

This Order is effective upon filing and remains in effect until it is rescinded or 11:59:59 p.m. EDT, June 6, 2016, whichever first occurs.

[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 24th day of May, in the Year of our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen.

Richard D. Snyder

Governor

By the Governor:

Ruth A. Johnson

Secretary of State

The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, designated Senator Colbeck as Chairperson.

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

Senate Bill No. 833, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled “Firefighters training council act,” by amending sections 2, 13, and 14 (MCL 29.362, 29.373, and 29.374), as amended by 2006 PA 213.

House Bill No. 4578, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 123.1133), as amended by 2003 PA 135.

Senate Bill No. 954, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2001, 2004, and 2012 (MCL 339.2001, 339.2004, and 339.2012), section 2001 as amended by 1998 PA 218, section 2004 as amended by 2009 PA 143, and section 2012 as amended by 2002 PA 495; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 189, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2421b, 2421c, 2421d, and 2421e (MCL 600.2421b, 600.2421c, 600.2421d, and 600.2421e), as added by 1984 PA 197.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 190, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 123 (MCL 24.323), as added by 1984 PA 196.

Substitute (S-2).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 886, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 71, 72, 80, 87, and 115 (MCL 24.271, 24.272, 24.280, 24.287, and 24.315), section 71 as amended by 1984 PA 28, section 80 as amended by 1984 PA 196, and section 115 as amended by 1996 PA 489.

Substitute (S-1).

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

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

Senate Bill No. 647, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1168.

Substitute (S-1).

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 4787

House Bill No. 4830

House Bill No. 5131

House Bill No. 5132

House Bill No. 5133

Senate Bill No. 885

Senate Bill No. 956

Senate Bill No. 957

House Bill No. 5512

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4787, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 213a.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Hertel offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, following line 7, by inserting:

“(3) SUBSECTION (1)(B) DOES NOT APPLY TO A PHYSICIAN WHO COMMUNICATES HIS OR HER MEDICAL OPINION TO A PREGNANT WOMAN THAT SHE SHOULD NOT CONTINUE A PREGNANCY, IF THAT MEDICAL OPINION IS BASED ON THE PHYSICIAN’S MEDICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 326 Yeas—11

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Nays—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

Protest

Senator Jones, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Hertel to House Bill No. 4787 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendment be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:

I urge a “no” vote on this amendment. Sound medical advice is not coercion. This bill specifically talks about coercive abortions, and a doctor’s advice would absolutely not be considered that.

Senator Bieda offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 2, line 15, after “THAN” by striking out “$5,000.00” and inserting “$500.00”.

2. Amend page 2, line 20, after “THAN” by striking out “$10,000.00” and inserting “$500.00”.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 327 Yeas—11

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Nays—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

Protest

Senator Jones, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of the amendments offered by Senator Bieda to House Bill No. 4787 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendments be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:

I would recommend a “no” vote on this amendment. We had testimony in committee of pimps dragging women who had been victims of human trafficking across parking lots to abortion clinics. We had testimony of a woman beaten in the face with a gun. Is $5,000 enough? Probably not; it should be higher. Vote “no.”

Senator Warren offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, following line 2, by inserting:

“(C) USE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREGNANCY TO INTERFERE WITH THE PREGNANT FEMALE’S DECISIONS ABOUT HER FUTURE HEALTH CARE RELATED TO THE PREGNANCY.”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 328 Yeas—11

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Nays—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

Protest

Senator Jones, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of the amendment offered by Senator Warren to House Bill No. 4787 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the amendment be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:

A woman has every right to make a decision under law. What this bill is all about is coercing someone to take the life of a baby against her will. This amendment should be a stand-alone bill and will be considered. However, I urge a “no” vote on the amendment.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 329 Yeas—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Nays—11

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

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

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

“An act to 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,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Protest

Senator Bieda, under his constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 4787 and moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:

This is always an emotional issue and tugs at a person’s conscience when dealing with the underlying issue. When we look at the bills before us today, they are dealing with crime and punishment issues. They are setting up standards on how to punish someone for certain types of behavior. Regardless of how you feel about Roe v. Wade, these bills should be concerning.

These bills would criminalize a person for coercing a woman to have an abortion against her will, but they would not criminalize someone who coerces a woman to continue a pregnancy. Reproductive coercion is a serious issue, but there is very little evidence that shows coerced abortion is a pervasive problem. Certainly, no one in this room, whether you vote “yes” or “no” on this bill, would say that coercing a woman to have an abortion against her will is something we should condone or allow. In the vast majority of cases, the data clearly shows that reproductive coercion takes the form of forcing a woman to become pregnant, forcing a woman to complete the pregnancy, and sabotaging a woman’s choice of contraceptives.

So why aren’t these bills addressing what all studies point to as the real problem? The answer, unfortunately, is because these bills are purely political. We already have laws that protect women from coercion and discrimination that supporters of these bills say they are trying to address. The aggravated stalking law, MCL 540.411, protects against coercive behavior. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act provides protections for women who face discrimination because of their pregnancy.

Health care providers are already required to conduct screenings and ensure patients considering abortions are doing so freely. Michigan’s existing informed consent law already requires a woman’s consent to an abortion is given freely and without coercion.

In short, these bills are unnecessary and, unfortunately, the language is dangerously vague. They are based on a dangerous rhetoric that markets abortion as harmful and that women only seek abortions because they are confused, misled, or coerced. That is hardly the reality. I am extremely concerned about the unintended consequences of these bills and how they can be interpreted by the courts. As lawmakers, that is our fundamental responsibility.

The bill has a number of issues that are problematic. For example, the amendment I presented has a $10,000 misdemeanor fine. If we are going to look at something and say we will give a $10,000 fine for misdemeanors when the average is $500, perhaps we should be looking at felony convictions. I think this throws our whole sentencing and fines structure out of whack. For this and many other reasons, I have voted “no” on these bills today. I encourage my colleagues to do the same.

Senators Hertel, Bieda, Warren, Emmons and Jones asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:

Health care professionals should be the first line of defense when it comes to screening victims of reproductive coercion. We should be supporting policies that equip health care providers with the tools they need to make that process easier and more effective. My amendment will protect doctors and health care professionals who give women medical advice regarding their pregnancies. It’s crucial that we in no way criminalize doctors who are delivering educated medical facts to their patients.

I urge your support of this commonsense amendment.

Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:

While we were hearing testimony on these bills in committee, I brought up the point that the misdemeanor fines that are in there are $5,000 and $10,000. At the time, I questioned the amount of that because it seemed absurdly high for a misdemeanor charge. Since that time, I have had a chance to research and found that the highest fines and the most common fines for misdemeanors are a monetary penalty of $500, which is the most common penalty for misdemeanors in the state. My amendment would change the $5,000 and $10,000 fines to the acceptable and most common fine of $500.

Senator Warren’s statement is as follows:

I think we can all agree that no woman should have to make serious decisions about her health and her future under duress. If the goal of this bill, if the will of this chamber, is truly to help women, to help victims and survivors of domestic violence and reproductive coercion, then we better make darn sure that this bill covers all forms of reproductive coercion. That’s why my amendment would prohibit interfering with a woman’s decision related to her pregnancy. If we’re going to say today that it’s unacceptable to coerce a woman to have an abortion, into terminating a pregnancy, it should be equally unacceptable to coerce a woman into continuing a pregnancy that may not be in her best interest, or what she needs for her health, mental well-being, or for her future.

Women’s decisions about pregnancy and health care should be freely made, and the passage of this amendment would help ensure that.

Senator Emmons’ statement is as follows:

I would like to take a moment to address this issue prior to our vote. Today’s the 10th anniversary of the first piece of legislation in Michigan that made human trafficking a crime in this state. We’ve worked to give the tools to our prosecutors, our law enforcement, our common citizens, and our judiciary to address the heinous crime of human trafficking.

Today, we are dealing with an issue where someone is in a situation and they’re being trafficked and forced to kill the child living within them, which is one of the most heinous things you can do to a victim and, ultimately, a survivor. We need to all remember that there are two people involved here—the mother and the child. We are forcing mothers to live with that for the rest of their lives, that they have killed the child they were bearing. I would ask that you support this and carry this message throughout your districts. Our survivors need tools like this. I thank you for the consideration.

Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:

Mr. President, through you to the distinguished colleague from the 9th District, $10,000 isn’t enough. A misdemeanor is not enough; it should be a felony. I would be happy to sit down and revisit this with you and consider felony charges. Let’s send a strong message today to the pimps and the people out there human trafficking women that as they drag them across the parking lot, they’re facing large fines. Let’s consider making it prison too.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4830, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2011 PA 202.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 330 Yeas—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt

Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Nays—11

Ananich Hertel Johnson Warren

Bieda Hood Knezek Young

Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

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

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

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

“An act to 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,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5131, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 22, 26, 703, and 711 (MCL 206.22, 206.26, 206.703, and 206.711), section 22 as amended by 2003 PA 51, section 26 as amended by 2011 PA 38, section 703 as amended by 2014 PA 295, and section 711 as amended by 2011 PA 193.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 331 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, assumed the Chair.

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

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

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

“An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5132, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 21a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Knezek offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting:

“Enacting section 3. The legislature shall annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 332 Yeas—14

Ananich Hood Knezek Warren

Bieda Hopgood O’Brien Young

Gregory Horn Rocca Zorn

Hertel Johnson

Nays—23

Booher Hansen MacGregor Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones Nofs Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 333 Yeas—36

Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Nays—1

Hood

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

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

“An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5133, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 13a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Knezek offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 4, following line 21, by inserting:

“Enacting section 3. The legislature shall annually appropriate sufficient funds from the state general fund to the state school aid fund created in section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963 to fully compensate for any loss of revenue to the state school aid fund resulting from the enactment of this amendatory act.”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 334 Yeas—14

Ananich Hood Knezek Warren

Bieda Hopgood O’Brien Young

Gregory Horn Rocca Zorn

Hertel Johnson

Nays—23

Booher Hansen MacGregor Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Marleau Schmidt

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schuitmaker

Colbeck Jones Nofs Shirkey

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 335 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

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

“An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 885, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 545 (MCL 436.1545), as added by 2010 PA 213.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 336 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 956, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2014 PA 272.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 337 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 957, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2015 PA 104.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 338 Yeas—35

Ananich Hertel Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt

Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Stamas

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren

Green Jones Pavlov Young

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson

Nays—2

Colbeck Hune

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5512, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled “Michigan energy assistance act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 400.1236).

The question being on the passage of the bill,

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

Roll Call No. 339 Yeas—34

Ananich Hildenbrand MacGregor Rocca

Bieda Hood Marleau Schmidt

Booher Hopgood Meekhof Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Horn Nofs Shirkey

Casperson Johnson O’Brien Stamas

Green Jones Pavlov Warren

Gregory Knezek Proos Young

Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn

Hertel Kowall

Nays—3

Colbeck Emmons Hune

Excused—0

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

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

“An act to provide energy assistance for low-income households; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Motions and Communications

The following communications were received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

May 25, 2016

Pursuant to Joint Rule 3, the Senate, having non-concurred in the House substitute (H-1) to SB 786, removes Senator Phil Pavlov and appoints Senator Dave Hildenbrand to the conference committee.

Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.

May 25, 2016

Pursuant to Joint Rule 3, the Senate, having non-concurred in the House substitute (H-1) to SB 796, removes Senator Phil Pavlov and appoints Senator Dave Hildenbrand to the conference committee.

Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.

Respectfully yours,

Arlan B. Meekhof

Senate Majority Leader

30th Senate District

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 569, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 30, entitled “An act to provide for the creation and use of budget stabilization funds by counties, cities, villages, and townships,” by amending section 3 (MCL 141.443).

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

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

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

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

Senate Bill No. 784, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 201a (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1801a), as amended by 2015 PA 85.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Muxlow, Bizon and Yanez as conferees to join with Sens. Booher, Schuitmaker and Knezek.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 786, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Potvin, Kelly and Pagan as conferees to join with Sens. Hansen, Pavlov and Hopgood.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 787, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Victory, Aaron Miller and Sarah Roberts as conferees to join with Sens. Green, MacGregor and Hopgood.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 790, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236 and 236a (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1836a), as amended by 2015 PA 85.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. McCready, Muxlow and Singh as conferees to join with Sens. Schuitmaker, MacGregor and Hertel.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 792, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Poleski, Cox and Hoadley as conferees to join with Sens. Proos, Schuitmaker and Young.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 793, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Afendoulis, McCready and Faris as conferees to join with Sens. Knollenberg, Marleau and Young.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 795, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Bumstead, Inman and Sarah Roberts as conferees to join with Sens. Green, Booher and Hopgood.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 796, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 139 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Kelly, Potvin and Sarah Roberts as conferees to join with Sens. Hansen, Pavlov and Hopgood.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Senate Bill No. 801, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 21f, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22g, 23a, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 25g, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31h, 32d, 32p, 35, 35a, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 55, 56, 61a, 61b, 62, 64b, 65, 67, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95a, 98, 99c, 99h, 99s, 101, 102d, 104, 104b, 104c, 104d, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 152a, 166b, 201, 201a, 202a, 203, 206, 207, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 210b, 212, 217, 219, 220, 222, 224, 225, 226, 229a, 230, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 237b, 238, 241, 246, 251, 252, 254, 256, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 274c, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 289, and 290 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1620g, 388.1621f, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622g, 388.1623a, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625e, 388.1625f, 388.1625g, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631h, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1635, 388.1635a, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1655, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1662, 388.1664b, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1695a, 388.1698, 388.1699c, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1701, 388.1702d, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704c, 388.1704d, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1752a, 388.1766b, 388.1801, 388.1801a, 388.1802a, 388.1803, 388.1806, 388.1807, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1810b, 388.1812, 388.1817, 388.1819, 388.1820, 388.1822, 388.1824, 388.1825, 388.1826, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1837b, 388.1838, 388.1841, 388.1846, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1854, 388.1856, 388.1863, 388.1863a, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1874, 388.1874c, 388.1875, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1883, 388.1884, 388.1889, and 388.1890), sections 3, 203, 207, 212, 219, 220, 238, 251, and 254 as amended and section 237b as added by 2012 PA 201, sections 4, 6, 98, 107, 230, and 256 as amended by 2016 PA 56, sections 11, 21f, 31a, and 32d as amended by 2015 PA 139, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 20, 20d, 20f, 20g, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22g, 23a, 24, 24a, 24c, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31d, 31f, 32p, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 64b, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95a, 99h, 101, 104, 104b, 104c, 147, 147a, 147c, 152a, 201, 201a, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 210b, 217, 222, 225, 226, 229a, 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 246, 252, 263, 263a, 264, 265, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, and 284 as amended and sections 25g, 31h, 35, 35a, 55, 61b, 65, 67, 99c, 99s, 102d, 104d, and 274c as added by 2015 PA 85, section 18 as amended by 2015 PA 114, sections 19, 202a, 224, and 275 as amended by 2014 PA 196, section 166b as amended by 2015 PA 222, and sections 289 and 290 as amended by 2013 PA 60, and by adding sections 11s, 21, 31j, 32q, 54b, 59, 61c, 61d, 61e, 63, 99t, 152b, 210e, and 286a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Pscholka, Kelly and Santana as conferees to join with Sens. Hildenbrand, Meekhof and Hopgood.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 75

The motion prevailed.

Senate Resolution No. 107.

A resolution to urge the Governor to reject the request by the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, to divert water from the Great Lakes.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Warren’s statement is as follows:

As Michiganders, we all know that protecting our Great Lakes is of the utmost importance. Many of us in this room, when we were serving in the chamber across the dome, voted and supported the passage of the Great Lakes Compact, which entered us into an agreement with the eight Great Lakes states and the two Canadian provinces that border our lakes on the other side to protect our Great Lakes from any new or increased water diversions. Currently pending is the first challenge to that compact.

The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, wants to divert water despite the fact that their population falls outside of the Great Lakes Basin. My thanks to all of you who co‑sponsored this resolution. You know how important this is. Our role here today is very clear. The compact and the agreement have very specific standards in place to govern when and why increased water diversions can be made, and the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin’s, request has failed to meet those high standards. They are requesting water far beyond their projected needs for both the city itself and additional surrounding communities, which are outside the Great Lakes Basin. They have failed to search for alternative water uses and water sources for their use, and they are not undertaking strong water conservation measures like we have implemented here in our state.

Yet despite these concerning facts, last week, representatives of the Great Lakes states and provinces voted in favor of letting Waukesha divert water. This is the important part colleagues. Next month, governors from each of the eight Great Lakes states represented by the compact will meet to vote. A vote for the diversion must be unanimous. That’s why it is critical that we add our voices today to call on our Governor to reject this diversion. I need your support today. We have to pass this resolution and send a strong signal, because there is quite literally no good reason to allow a new diversion of water for the city of Waukesha. If we make this exception today, what’s next? What community will come and ask? What will stop us from making another? Where do we draw the line? We must be good stewards of our precious natural resources.

Please join me in supporting this resolution today to send a Pure Michigan message to our Governor to protect our Great Lakes.

Senate Resolution No. 173.

A resolution to oppose the requested diversion of water from Lake Michigan by the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Senators O’Brien and Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 183.

A resolution to designate May 2016 as Honor and Remember Month.

Whereas, The freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today are the direct result of the bloodshed and continued vigilance of the United States Armed Forces throughout the history of our great nation; and

Whereas, These sacrifices of the members of the United States Armed Forces and their family members have preserved the liberties that have enriched this nation, making it unique in the world community; and

Whereas, The Honor and Remember program seeks to reassure families of two things: The sacrifice of their loved one was not in vain, and the nation will not forget them; and

Whereas, Honor and Remember Month will place special emphasis on recognizing all generations of fallen military heroes; and

Whereas, It is the mission of the Honor and Remember organization to promote a nationally-recognized flag that encourages awareness and remembrance of all military lives lost in defense of our country; and

Whereas, This month will provide an opportunity for every citizen to learn about the cost of liberty and bring attention to the lives lost in securing our freedom; and

Whereas, May is nationally proclaimed as Honor and Remember Month for all of our fallen military, all generations, all causes of death, and all service branches; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate May 2016 as Honor and Remember Month in the state of Michigan.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Gregory, Hildenbrand, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Proos, Rocca and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Zorn, Horn, Robertson, Pavlov, Booher, Brandenburg, Hansen, Schuitmaker, MacGregor and Proos offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 184.

A resolution commemorating July 3-9, 2016, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week.

Whereas, Michigan and its economy are defined by the Great Lakes and depend on its great abundance of fresh water for manufacturing, tourism, fishing, public water supplies, agriculture, and numerous other uses; and

Whereas, Preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species ultimately benefits Michigan. Stopping the introduction of these species would eliminate the need of the state, business, industry, and citizens from employing costly methods to control and manage them; and

Whereas, Michigan has taken the lead in protecting the Great Lakes from aquatic invasive species from a number of pathways, including ballast water, canals and waterways, organisms in trade, and recreational activities; and

Whereas, Over 180 nonindigenous aquatic species are established in the Great Lakes Basin, many of which are displacing native species, disrupting habitats, and degrading natural, managed, and agricultural landscapes, resulting in millions of dollars for control efforts each year; and

Whereas, Michigan has over 900,000 registered boaters and many other recreational, commercial, and industrial users of over 11,000 inland lakes and over 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, many of which are impacted by aquatic invasive species; and

Whereas, Aquatic invasive species awareness is an important first step toward behavior change which prevents the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species; and

Whereas, Spring marks the beginning of water-related recreational activities in Michigan; and

Whereas, Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week is an opportunity for government to join forces with business, industry, environmental groups, community organizations, and citizens to take action against the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate July 3-9, 2016, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That all citizens are encouraged to increase their understanding and awareness of aquatic invasive species and their environmental and economic impacts, and take preventative measures to stop the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Council of Great Lakes Governors, Michigan congressional delegation, and Great Lakes Commission.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Gregory, Hildenbrand, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Rocca and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Senator Schuitmaker offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 185.

A resolution to commemorate May 2016 as Lupus Awareness Month.

Whereas, Each year, the lupus agencies of Michigan designate May as Lupus Awareness Month to show support for the 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide who suffer from the often debilitating effects of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause severe damage to the tissue and organs in the body and, in some cases, death; and

Whereas, Thousands of people are newly diagnosed with lupus each year, the great majority of whom are young people in the prime of their lives and 90 percent of whom are women; and

Whereas, Lupus is most prevalent among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians. Tragically, thousands of people die from lupus each year because a cure remains elusive; and

Whereas, There is a continued need for increased public and professional awareness of lupus; and

Whereas, Medical research efforts into lupus and the discovery of safer, more effective treatments for lupus patients are underfunded in comparison with diseases of comparable magnitude and severity; and

Whereas, Increasing community awareness and focusing public attention on lupus and its devastating impact on people’s lives will provide hope for a better future for those affected; and

Whereas, The Michigan Lupus Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with lupus and their loved ones by providing education, support, and outreach services and promoting programs of awareness, advocacy, and research; and

Whereas, This legislative body recognizes the needs of those chronically-ill people who are living with lupus. We urge all citizens to support the search for a cure and assist those individuals and families who deal with this devastating disease on a daily basis; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate May 2016 as Lupus Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Lupus Foundation.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Gregory, Hildenbrand, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Marleau, Proos and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 991, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2016 PA 8.

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

Senators MacGregor, Nofs, Casperson, Booher, Brandenburg and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 992, entitled

A bill to provide for the operation and regulation of unmanned aerial systems in this state; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prohibit conduct related to the operation of unmanned aerial systems and prescribe penalties.

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

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 993, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1181.

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

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 994, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 259.8 and 259.9), as amended by 2002 PA 35, and by adding section 97.

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

Senators Kowall, Jones, Stamas, Brandenburg, Warren, Hertel, Colbeck, Schmidt, Marleau, Horn and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 995, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2b, 602b, 643, 643a, and 665 (MCL 257.2b, 257.602b, 257.643, 257.643a, and 257.665), sections 2b and 665 as added and section 602b as amended by 2013 PA 231, and by adding sections 40c, 606b, and 665a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.

Senators Kowall, Jones, Stamas, Brandenburg, Warren, Hertel, Colbeck, Schmidt, Marleau, Horn and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 996, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 665b.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.

Senators Warren, Kowall, Jones, Stamas, Brandenburg, Hertel, Colbeck, Schmidt, Marleau, Horn and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 997, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2b and 601a (MCL 257.2b and 257.601a), section 2b as added by 2013 PA 231 and section 601a as amended by 2011 PA 115, and by adding section 665a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.

Senators Horn, Kowall, Jones, Stamas, Brandenburg, Warren, Hertel, Schmidt, Marleau and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 998, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2949b (MCL 600.2949b), as added by 2013 PA 251.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.

House Bill No. 5106, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” by amending section 151 (MCL 32.551), as amended by 2013 PA 99.

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 Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.

House Bill No. 5113, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 178, entitled “An act to provide for the collection of water or sewage system rates, assessments, charges, or rentals; and to provide a lien for water or sewage system services furnished by municipalities as defined by this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 123.162), as amended by 1981 PA 132.

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

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

House Bill No. 5380, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2082 (MCL 500.2082).

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 Insurance.

House Bill No. 5514, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 834, 835, and 836b (MCL 500.834, 500.835, and 500.836b), section 834 as amended and section 836b as added by 2014 PA 571 and section 835 as amended by 1982 PA 221, and by adding section 835a.

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 Insurance.

Statements

Senators Emmons and Hood asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Emmons’ statement is as follows:

I would like to make note that today marks 10 years since Public Act 162 of 2006 was sponsored by then-Representative Phil Pavlov. It was signed into law and made human trafficking a crime in Michigan. This historic law was the first step in Michigan to crack down on a criminal industry which is second only to illegal drugs. It devastates the lives of women, children, girls, and boys every year.

In the years since PA 162, we have acted to further protect our citizens. In 2014, we enacted 21 comprehensive and landmark reforms to help stop his heinous form of slavery and support its survivors. As the Senate point person on this issue, I personally met with trafficked survivors and anti-trafficking activists across Michigan to develop solutions. Now Michigan has some of the strongest human trafficking laws.

Public Acts 324-344 of 2014 punishes traffickers, supports survivors, and increases awareness and training. Among the 2014 laws were provisions to increase penalties for soliciting a minor prostitute, add those who have solicited a minor prostitute to the sex offender registry, create a safe harbor for minor survivors of trafficking, and establish a permanent human trafficking commission. As a result of the Senate’s efforts, the Protected Innocence Challenge, which reports on the state of child sex trafficking laws in the U.S., named Michigan as the most improved state. Sadly, human trafficking is all too real, but still clouded in shadow. This is why we continue to focus on raising awareness. I will continue to hold and attend numerous forms of outreach and other events across the state to shine the light on his heinous issue. On June 13 at 10:00 a.m., we will hold a press conference launching our next assault directed at human trafficking.

Beginning 10 years ago with Public Act 162 and continuing with 21 new laws in 2014, Michigan has sent a loud and clear statement that we are serious about protecting women and children, prosecuting traffickers, and rescuing and assisting survivors. We will continue our program on June 13 and ask that you would join us. Please fight this fight against human trafficking. It will be long and tough, but it is a fight we must continue and we must win.

Senator Hood’s statement is as follows:

As many of you know, last year I introduced two bills addressing a growing problem of people attacking sports referees. My direct goal was to avoid a tragedy like the one that happened to a Metro Detroit volunteer soccer referee, John Bieniewicz, who was killed when he was punched after a call he made on the soccer field. He was ultimately killed by a player with that punch. The chairman of the Judiciary Committee from the 24th District understands this issue and held a hearing on the bills, and the bills were voted out of that committee. Referees came from all over the state to tell their own terrible stories on confrontations by irate fans, participants, parents, family members, etc. Unfortunately, the bad news keeps coming.

If you saw yesterday’s headlines—are you ready for this? A 41-year-old man assaulted a 16-year-old. Let me repeat that. A 41-year-old man assaulted a 16-year-old referee at a youth soccer match this week. Now get this: The teenager who was assaulted was refereeing a U-11 game, and that means that the participants are all under 11 years of age. The madness has to stop.

We have a solution before us here in the Senate, and that is to take a good look at these bills and pass some legislation. A lot of times in my career here in the Legislature, I have heard advocates of bills say, “We want to send a message.” Well, it’s time we send a message about violence against referees. Let’s tell the people that it is not appropriate to go after a referee. Cheer for your team and cheer for your school, but don’t walk onto the field and attack a referee.

Madam President, I am asking this body to move forward so that we don’t lose another life, and we don’t send messages to our children that it’s OK to assault people who are in authoritative positions. On the field, referees are the law, and their rules have to be abided by. These are the rules that we have to teach our children, how to follow rules, and those rules are put there for a purpose. I ask for urgency in continuing to move this legislation forward. I hope that this body will do that.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 774, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 2111, 3115, 3123, 4116, and 6115 (MCL 289.2111, 289.3115, 289.3123, 289.4116, and 289.6115), section 2111 as amended by 2015 PA 61, section 3115 as amended by 2015 PA 142, section 3123 as amended by 2007 PA 113, and sections 4116 and 6115 as amended by 2007 PA 114.

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.

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 403, 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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 727, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 3113, and 6101 (MCL 289.1105, 289.3113, and 289.6101), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516 and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA 178.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Schmidt and Johnson

Nays: Senator Green

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5050, entitled

A bill to repeal 1929 PA 72, entitled “An act to encourage the breeding of horses; to regulate the public service of stallions; to require the registration of stallions; to provide for the compilation and publication of statistics relative to horse breeding; to provide for a lien; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal Act No. 256 of the Public Acts of 1911, as amended by Act No. 75 of the Public Acts of 1921,” (MCL 287.201 to 287.210).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5051, entitled

A bill to repeal 1889 PA 226, entitled “An act to provide for the collection of specific taxes from corporations, copartnerships, parties or persons, subject under any laws of this state to the payment of such taxes; to fix the time when such taxes become a lien upon the property of such corporations, copartnerships, parties or persons, and to define the property to which the lien shall attach; and to repeal Act No. 57 of the session laws of 1872, approved March twenty-ninth, 1872, and Acts No. 10 and 11 of the session laws of 1873, approved February fourteenth, 1873, being sections numbered 1249 to 1256, both inclusive, of Howell’s annotated statutes of 1882,” (MCL 207.441 to 207.447).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5052, entitled

A bill to repeal 1913 PA 340, entitled “An act to prevent and punish the sale of immature and unwholesome calves, pigs, kids and lambs,” (MCL 289.251 to 289.253).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5053, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 309, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation, registration, identification and licensing of dogs; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture with respect thereto; to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act; and to declare the effect of this act,” by repealing sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 287.301, 287.302, 287.303, 287.304, 287.305, 287.306, and 287.307).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5054, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 189, entitled “The insect pest and plant disease act,” by repealing section 12 (MCL 286.212).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5055, entitled

A bill to repeal 1983 PA 220, entitled “An act to authorize the department of agriculture to acquire for purposes of eminent domain any interests in property necessary to remove and dispose of silos treated with polychlorinated biphenyls; to require the execution of a subrogation agreement under certain circumstances; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the attorney general,” (MCL 288.451 to 288.454).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5059, entitled

A bill to repeal 1962 PA 213, entitled “An act to encourage the raising of started pullets; to provide for the inspection and certification as to the age, condition and health of started pullets; to define certain terms; to provide authority to establish and collect fees; to impose certain responsibilities on the department of agriculture; to grant authority to make rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this act; and to prescribe penalties for violation thereof,” (MCL 287.171 to 287.175).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5060, entitled

A bill to repeal 1929 PA 134, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation of the sale of live stock and poultry remedies, defining same; to provide for their licensing and registration, labeling, inspection and analyses; to prohibit the sale of fraudulent or adulterated remedies; to provide for guarantees regarding ingredients; to provide for the collection of license fees from manufacturers of or dealers in these remedies; to provide for penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to authorize the expenditure of the funds derived from the license fees, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict,” (MCL 287.141 to 287.150).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Agriculture reported

House Bill No. 5392, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 329, entitled “Michigan seed law,” by amending section 11 (MCL 286.711), as amended by 1996 PA 86.

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.

Joe Hune

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hune, Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

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 Agriculture submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Hune (C), Green, Schmidt, Booher and Johnson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood

Excused: Senator Hune

Scheduled Meetings

Conference Committees -

Community Colleges (SB 784) - Thursday, May 26, 11:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Education (SB 786) - Tuesday, May 31, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Environmental Quality (SB 787) - Thursday, May 26, 2:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12 School Aid (SB 796) - Tuesday, May 31, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Military and Veterans Affairs (HB 5256) - Tuesday, May 31, 9:00 a.m., Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

State Police (HB 5263) - Tuesday, May 31, 8:30 a.m., Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Transportation (HB 5329) - Tuesday, May 31, 9:30 a.m., Room 424, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, June 1, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Energy and Technology - Thursday, May 26, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)

Michigan Competitiveness - Thursday, May 26 and Tuesday, May 31, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)

Oversight - Thursday, May 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, June 9, 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation - Thursday, May 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security - Thursday, May 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5314)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:52 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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