No. 61
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Franz—present Kosowski—present Potvin—present
Banks—present Gamrat—present LaFontaine—present Price—present
Barrett—present Garcia—present Lane—present Pscholka—present
Bizon—present Garrett—present Lauwers—present Rendon—present
Brinks—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaVoy—present Roberts, B.—present
Brunner—present Geiss—present Leonard—present Roberts, S.—present
Bumstead—present Glardon—present Leutheuser—present Robinson—present
Byrd—present Glenn—present Liberati—present Runestad—present
Callton—present Goike—present Love—present Rutledge—present
Canfield—present Graves—present Lucido—present Santana—present
Chang—present Greig—present Lyons—present Schor—present
Chatfield—present Greimel—present Maturen—present Sheppard—present
Chirkun—present Guerra—present McBroom—present Singh—present
Clemente—present Heise—present McCready—present Smiley—present
Cochran—present Hoadley—present Miller, A.—present Somerville—present
Cole—present Hooker—present Miller, D.—present Talabi—present
Cotter—present Hovey-Wright—present Moss—present Tedder—present
Courser—present Howrylak—present Muxlow—present Theis—present
Cox—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Townsend—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Nesbitt—present Vaupel—present
Darany—present Inman—present Outman—present VerHeulen—present
Dianda—present Irwin—present Pagan—present Victory—present
Dillon—present Jacobsen—present Pagel—present Webber—present
Driskell—present Jenkins—present Pettalia—present Wittenberg—present
Durhal—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Kelly—present Plawecki—present Yonker—present
Farrington—present Kesto—present Poleski—present Zemke—present
Forlini—present Kivela—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Bishop Paul Bradley, Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, offered the following invocation:
“Loving and Provident God, Source of all Life and Blessings, please bless these, Your daughters and sons, who have been charged to help lead and guide the people of the state of Michigan. In the midst of the many challenges facing us in our society, dear God, please enlighten these Representatives to stand up for the cause of all that is right, just and good. Along with their own wisdom and convictions, may they remember that all challenges are easier to meet, all burdens are made lighter to bear, and all difficulties are more readily resolved when we remain open to Your divine wisdom and are guided by Your eternal Truths.
Therefore we ask that You share Your divine Spirit of wisdom and insight with these women and men at this highest level of public service in the state of Michigan who are devoting their talents and energy for the good of their fellow citizens.
May their legislative decisions lead to the advancement of the common good, and may none of us ever lose sight of the needs of the ‘least among us’: the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized in our society.
For all Your abundant blessings, we are filled with gratitude; for Your unconditional Love for all of us, we are filled with praise, now, and forever and ever. Amen.”
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Liberati, Sarah Roberts, Cochran, Plawecki, Greig, Smiley, Brunner, Hoadley, Phelps, Yonker, Garcia, Cox, Leutheuser, Aaron Miller, Callton, Kesto, Forlini, Farrington, Glenn, Lucido, Gamrat, Bizon, Chatfield, Heise, Crawford, McBroom, Cole, LaVoy, Hovey-Wright, Townsend, Schor, Santana, Irwin, Clemente, Geiss, Lane, Kosowski, Singh, Dillon, Greimel, Garrett, Driskell, Howrylak, Maturen, Pagan and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 104.
A resolution to declare July 22, 2015, as Fragile X Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of developmental disability, cognitive impairment and autism affecting people of every race, income level, and nationality; and
Whereas, One in every 150 women and 1 in 400 men are carriers of a Fragile X mutation and can pass the mutation to their offspring; and
Whereas, One in every 4,000 children is born with the Fragile X Syndrome and typically requires a lifetime of special care at a cost of over $2,000,000; and
Whereas, Nearly 1.5 million Americans are living with the health impacts of a Fragile X mutation; and
Whereas, Fragile X remains frequently undiagnosed due to the lack of awareness about the condition, even within the medical community; and
Whereas, The genetic mutation causing Fragile X has been studied and is easily identified by testing; and
Whereas, The Fragile X protein also plays a critical role in normal brain function and in other neuropsychiatric conditions including autism, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, clinical depression, and other forms of X-linked cognitive impairment; and
Whereas, The study of Fragile X provides a unique research opportunity for advancing the understanding of these other neuropsychiatric conditions; and
Whereas, With concerted research efforts, a targeted treatment for Fragile X will likely be developed; and
Whereas, Fragile X research has been vastly underfunded despite the prevalence of the condition, the great potential for the development of targeted treatments, and the significance that Fragile X research has for related disorders; and
Whereas, The U.S. Congress has designated July 22 as “National Fragile X Awareness Day”; and
Whereas, The House of Representatives of the state of Michigan as an institution and members of the Michigan Legislature as individuals are in unique positions to help raise public awareness about the need for increased funding for research, early diagnosis, and treatment for the condition known as Fragile X; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 22, 2015, as Fragile X Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Liberati moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No 104.
A resolution to declare July 22, 2015 as Fragile X Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Fragile X is the most common cause of inherited intellectual disability and is the most common known genetic cause of autism/autism spectrum disorder.
Whereas, One in every 151 women and 1 in 468 men are carriers of a Fragile X mutation and can pass the mutation to their offspring; and
Whereas, One in every 4,000 boys and 1 in 6,000 girls are born with Fragile X. Most children with Fragile X typically require a lifetime of special care which could cost over $2,000,000; and
Whereas, Nearly 1.5 million Americans are living with the health impacts of a Fragile X mutation; and
Whereas, Fragile X remains frequently undiagnosed until puberty; and
Whereas, The genetic mutation causing Fragile X has been studied, and is easily identified by testing; and
Whereas, The Fragile X protein also plays a critical role in normal brain function and in other neuropsychiatric conditions including autism, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, clinical depression and other forms of X-linked cognitive impairment; and
Whereas, The study of Fragile X provides a unique research opportunity for advancing the understanding of these other neuropsychiatric conditions; and
Whereas, With concerted research efforts, a targeted treatment for Fragile X will likely be developed; and
Whereas, Fragile X research has been vastly underfunded despite the prevalence of the condition, the great potential for the development of targeted treatments, and the significance that Fragile X research has for related disorders; and
Whereas, The U.S. Congress has designated July 22 as “National Fragile X Awareness Day”; and
Whereas, The House of Representatives of the state of Michigan as an institution and members of the Michigan Legislature as individuals are in unique positions to help raise public awareness about the need for increased funding for research, early diagnosis and treatment for the condition known as Fragile X; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 22, 2015, as Fragile X Awareness Day in the state of Michigan
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Afendoulis, Lyons, Dillon, Brinks, VerHeulen, Hooker, Yonker, Crawford, Driskell, Heise, Howrylak, Kelly, LaVoy, Maturen, Pagan, Poleski, Schor, Singh and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 105.
A resolution to declare June 21-28, 2015, as Community Theatre Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The American Association of Community Theatre will be holding the 2015 AACTFest in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre from June 23-27, 2015. AACTFest is a biennial national theatre event where community theatre participants from across the United States and the U.S. Armed Services abroad will gather for a week that celebrates theatre. More than 600 people are expected to participate in this event, which will feature 12 of the strongest community theatre productions from state and regional festivals. The week will also include workshops, ample opportunities to network, and theatre vendor exhibits. Performances and exhibits are open to the public; and
Whereas, Michigan’s more than 50 community theatre groups provide an invaluable service to the residents of the regions they serve. Community theatres are the cornerstones of creative life in Michigan cities, towns, and villages. Community theatres provide quality entertainment, intellectual stimulation, challenge, and opportunity; and
Whereas, The creation of Community Theatre Week in the state of Michigan demonstrates the state’s commitment to the arts and to local theatre organizations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 21-28, 2015, as Community Theatre Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Darany, Sarah Roberts, Townsend, Love, Robinson, Pagan, Phelps, Rutledge, Greig, Brinks, Driskell, Plawecki, Liberati, Dianda, Heise, Callton, Lyons, Kesto, Chirkun, Wittenberg, Santana, Gay-Dagnogo, Geiss, Schor, Hoadley, LaVoy, Kosowski, Zemke, Howrylak, Maturen, Singh and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 106.
A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on August 6, 2015.
Whereas, The civil rights movement in the 1950’s and 1960’s sparked the conversation and movement for the need to expand voting rights for all Americans; and
Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped increase awareness of civil rights and expand citizen participation with his efforts and delivery of his “I Have a Dream” speech during the march on Washington in 1963; and
Whereas, Dr. King also led the march from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama with other civil right leaders to expand voting registration to those who were being disenfranchised and was met with criticism and force. Shortly after the March on Selma, President Johnson delivered a speech that called on Congress to pass a bill that would guarantee and protect the rights of minorities to vote in elections; and
Whereas, Senators Mike Mansfield (D-Montana) and Everett Dirksen (R-Illinois) introduced bi-partisan legislation in the United States Congress on March 17, 1965. The legislation moved quickly, passing in the United States Senate on May 26, 1965, and in the United States House of Representatives on July 9, 1965; and
Whereas, The United States Congress passed and President Johnson signed into law a bill to expand and protect voting rights of those who were being discriminated against on August 6, 1965; and
Whereas, The principles of voting rights are enforced by the federal government by outlawing discrimination in the democratic process through the elimination of literacy tests, need to be vouched for by another citizen, and duration residency requirements; and
Whereas, Current civil rights leaders and other members of the community continue to fight for amendments to the voting rights act to further guarantee that rights are protected; and
Whereas, Fifty years later, the Voting Rights Act is still an essential piece of legislation that has been renewed four times since its passing, most recently in 2006 and is set to expire in 2031; and
Whereas, The Voting Rights Act enables the Department of Justice to protect the rights of citizens from voter discrimination by providing election day monitors and language assistance for those who cannot read the ballots; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on August 6, 2015. We honor its significance; and be it further
Resolved, That the Michigan House of Representatives will continue to protect the rights of voters in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we recognize the great contributions and achievements of our government leaders and civil rights activists for encouraging participation in the democratic process and protecting voter rights.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Hughes, Sheppard, Crawford, Driskell, Heise, Hooker, Howrylak, Kelly, LaVoy, Maturen, Singh and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 107.
A resolution to urge the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Transportation Security Administration to address policies causing ongoing difficulty to veterans traveling with service animals, and encourage the review of these policies with the intent to promulgate clear directives.
Whereas, Our returning heroes deserve the highest level of care and access to care available. Service members face unique challenges after returning home and now, more than ever, veterans are returning home with invisible injuries; and
Whereas, Service animals have been utilized by individuals with a variety of disabilities to provide assistance, care, and comfort. Most recently, our returning veterans have found service animals to be exceptionally adept at mitigating the challenges associated with returning to civilian life; and
Whereas, Veterans who are paired with a service animal to assist in their rehabilitation and long-term care should not be faced with further barriers when traveling. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Code of Federal Regulations, a service animal should be permitted in any place where an individual with a disability needs to go, including on an airplane; and
Whereas, Numerous veterans have reported ongoing struggles navigating the complex and seemingly ever changing policies of commercial airline companies. Clear, concise, and uniform guidelines addressing how a veteran and their service animal navigate commercial airline travel are necessary; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and Transportation Security Administration to review their policies and establish clear and concise regulations for veterans traveling with service animals; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Reps. Barrett, Somerville, Victory, Gamrat, Pscholka, Pettalia, Cox, Garcia, Webber, Leutheuser, Runestad, Aaron Miller, Iden, McCready, Glenn, Crawford, Driskell, Heise, Hooker, Howrylak, Kelly, LaVoy, Maturen, Pagan, Schor, Singh and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 108.
A resolution to declare June 27, 2015, as Post Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, who proudly serve the United States, risk their lives to protect the freedom of the United States and deserve the investment of every possible resource to ensure their lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being; and
Whereas, More than 2,000,000 United States service members have deployed as part of overseas contingency operations since the events of September 11, 2001; and
Whereas, The military has sustained an operational tempo for a period of time unprecedented in the history of the United States, with many service members deploying multiple times to combat zones, placing them at high risk of post traumatic stress injury (PTSI); and
Whereas, It is expected that ten thousand veterans will return to the state of Michigan every year for the next three to five years after spending a significant amount of time in combat environments, exposing thousands of soldiers to traumatic life threatening events; and
Whereas, The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that in fiscal year 2012, more than 500,000 veterans from all wars who sought care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center received treatment for PTSI; and
Whereas, PTSI significantly increases the risk of depression, suicide, and drug and alcohol related disorders and deaths; and
Whereas, The Department of Defense and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs have made significant advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSI and the symptoms of PTSI. However, many challenges remain; and
Whereas, The establishment of a Michigan Post Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day will raise public awareness about issues related to PTSI; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 27, 2015, as Post Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We urge the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and the Adjutant General to continue working to educate service members, veterans, the families of service members and veterans, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the state of Michigan.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Reps. Nesbitt, Crawford, Driskell, Heise, Howrylak, LaVoy, Maturen, Pagan, Singh and Yanez offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 109.
A resolution to declare July 5-11, 2015, as Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is defined as an abnormal connection between arteries and veins which bypass the capillary system. AVM is a rare condition that affects approximately 300,000 American citizens. Although many AVMs are asymptomatic, they can cause intense pain or bleeding in addition to other serious medical problems; and
Whereas, This vascular anomaly is widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system, but it can appear in any location. It may also cause abnormal sensations such as numbness, tingling, or spontaneous pain; difficulties with movement or coordination, including muscle weakness and even paralysis; vertigo, difficulties of speech, communication, and challenges with everyday activities; and
Whereas, A team of researchers has initiated research on AVM with the goal of identifying a drug therapy to cure the disease. The objectives of this research include determining the mechanism of progression of AVM in humans, developing tools for testing potential pharmacotherapy, and developing drug treatment for humans with AVM; and
Whereas, The efforts of Kelleigh’s Cause, a not-for-profit organization founded by Kelleigh Gustafson, a 16-year-old girl originally from Haslett, Michigan, in conjunction with the Sparrow Hospital Foundation, have been instrumental in raising attention and funds to support the research and treatment of AVM in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, There exists a great need for public awareness surrounding this rare condition and increased attention to efforts to support opportunities for advancement in AVM research and treatment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 5-11, 2015, as Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Sparrow Hospital Foundation, Kelleigh Gustafson, and Kelleigh’s Cause as a token of our appreciation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Nesbitt and Singh offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the House of Representatives, (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 18, 2015, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.; when it adjourns on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.; and when it adjourns on Thursday, August 20, 2015, it stands adjourned until Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at 1:30 p.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, July 23, 2015, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4314, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 601d (MCL 257.601d), as added by 2008 PA 463.
(The bill was read a third time and postponed for the day on May 7, see House Journal No. 44, p. 659.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Singh moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after “HIGHWAY” by striking out the balance of the line through “POND” on line 3.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “HIGHWAY” by striking out “OR A FROZEN PUBLIC LAKE, STREAM, OR POND”.
The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 257 Yeas—89
Afendoulis Geiss LaVoy Pscholka
Banks Glardon Leonard Roberts, S.
Bizon Graves Leutheuser Runestad
Brinks Greig Liberati Rutledge
Brunner Greimel Love Santana
Byrd Guerra Lucido Schor
Callton Heise Lyons Sheppard
Canfield Hoadley Maturen Singh
Chang Hovey-Wright McBroom Smiley
Chirkun Howrylak McCready Somerville
Clemente Hughes Miller, D. Talabi
Cochran Iden Moss Tedder
Cotter Inman Muxlow Theis
Crawford Irwin Neeley Townsend
Darany Jacobsen Nesbitt Vaupel
Dillon Jenkins Outman VerHeulen
Driskell Kesto Pagan Victory
Durhal Kivela Pagel Webber
Faris Kosowski Phelps Wittenberg
Farrington LaFontaine Plawecki Yanez
Forlini Lane Poleski Yonker
Garcia Lauwers Price Zemke
Gay-Dagnogo
Nays—21
Barrett Dianda Goike Pettalia
Bumstead Franz Hooker Potvin
Chatfield Gamrat Johnson Rendon
Cole Garrett Kelly Roberts, B.
Courser Glenn Miller, A. Robinson
Cox
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4039, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 78f and 78i (MCL 211.78f and 211.78i), section 78f as amended by 2003 PA 263 and section 78i as amended by 2006 PA 611, and by adding section 78q.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 258 Yeas—93
Afendoulis Gay-Dagnogo Lauwers Price
Banks Geiss LaVoy Pscholka
Barrett Glardon Leonard Rendon
Brinks Glenn Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Brunner Goike Liberati Runestad
Bumstead Graves Lucido Rutledge
Byrd Greig Lyons Santana
Callton Guerra Maturen Schor
Canfield Heise McBroom Sheppard
Chang Hooker McCready Smiley
Chatfield Howrylak Miller, A. Somerville
Chirkun Hughes Miller, D. Talabi
Clemente Iden Moss Tedder
Cole Inman Muxlow Theis
Cotter Jacobsen Neeley Townsend
Courser Jenkins Nesbitt Vaupel
Cox Johnson Outman VerHeulen
Crawford Kelly Pagel Victory
Faris Kesto Pettalia Webber
Farrington Kivela Phelps Wittenberg
Forlini Kosowski Plawecki Yanez
Franz LaFontaine Poleski Yonker
Gamrat Lane Potvin Zemke
Garcia
Nays—17
Bizon Driskell Hoadley Pagan
Cochran Durhal Hovey-Wright Roberts, S.
Darany Garrett Irwin Robinson
Dianda Greimel Love Singh
Dillon
In The Chair: Cotter
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Nesbitt moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 78f and 78i (MCL 211.78f and 211.78i), section 78f as amended by 2003 PA 263 and section 78i as amended by 2006 PA 611, and by adding section 78s.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4459, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 310 (MCL 257.310), as amended by 2013 PA 27.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 259 Yeas—110
Afendoulis Franz Kosowski Potvin
Banks Gamrat LaFontaine Price
Barrett Garcia Lane Pscholka
Bizon Garrett Lauwers Rendon
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Roberts, B.
Brunner Geiss Leonard Roberts, S.
Bumstead Glardon Leutheuser Robinson
Byrd Glenn Liberati Runestad
Callton Goike Love Rutledge
Canfield Graves Lucido Santana
Chang Greig Lyons Schor
Chatfield Greimel Maturen Sheppard
Chirkun Guerra McBroom Singh
Clemente Heise McCready Smiley
Cochran Hoadley Miller, A. Somerville
Cole Hooker Miller, D. Talabi
Cotter Hovey-Wright Moss Tedder
Courser Howrylak Muxlow Theis
Cox Hughes Neeley Townsend
Crawford Iden Nesbitt Vaupel
Darany Inman Outman VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Pagan Victory
Dillon Jacobsen Pagel Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pettalia Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Phelps Yanez
Faris Kelly Plawecki Yonker
Farrington Kesto Poleski Zemke
Forlini Kivela
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 4460, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2013 PA 28.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 260 Yeas—110
Afendoulis Franz Kosowski Potvin
Banks Gamrat LaFontaine Price
Barrett Garcia Lane Pscholka
Bizon Garrett Lauwers Rendon
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Roberts, B.
Brunner Geiss Leonard Roberts, S.
Bumstead Glardon Leutheuser Robinson
Byrd Glenn Liberati Runestad
Callton Goike Love Rutledge
Canfield Graves Lucido Santana
Chang Greig Lyons Schor
Chatfield Greimel Maturen Sheppard
Chirkun Guerra McBroom Singh
Clemente Heise McCready Smiley
Cochran Hoadley Miller, A. Somerville
Cole Hooker Miller, D. Talabi
Cotter Hovey-Wright Moss Tedder
Courser Howrylak Muxlow Theis
Cox Hughes Neeley Townsend
Crawford Iden Nesbitt Vaupel
Darany Inman Outman VerHeulen
Dianda Irwin Pagan Victory
Dillon Jacobsen Pagel Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pettalia Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Phelps Yanez
Faris Kelly Plawecki Yonker
Farrington Kesto Poleski Zemke
Forlini Kivela
Nays—0
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 4637, entitled
A bill to regulate transportation network companies in this state; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 19, line 22, after “35.” by striking out the balance of the section and inserting “An airport shall not prohibit a transportation network company driver from picking up or dropping off a transportation network company rider on airport property. A transportation network company driver shall not be present on property owned by an airport unless 1 or more of the following apply:
(a) The transportation network company driver is engaged in a prearranged ride.
(b) The transportation network company driver is in the process of vacating the property immediately after completing a prearranged ride.
(c) The transportation network company with which the transportation network company driver is affiliated has entered into an operating agreement with the airport that allows the transportation network company driver to be present on airport property even if the driver is not engaged in a prearranged ride.”.
The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 261 Yeas—71
Afendoulis Gamrat Lauwers Price
Banks Garcia Leonard Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Bizon Glardon Lucido Runestad
Brinks Glenn Lyons Sheppard
Bumstead Goike Maturen Smiley
Canfield Graves McBroom Somerville
Chatfield Greig McCready Tedder
Clemente Greimel Miller, A. Theis
Cole Heise Moss Vaupel
Cotter Hooker Muxlow VerHeulen
Courser Hughes Nesbitt Victory
Crawford Iden Outman Webber
Darany Inman Pagan Wittenberg
Dillon Johnson Pagel Yanez
Farrington Kelly Pettalia Yonker
Forlini Kesto Phelps Zemke
Franz LaFontaine Poleski
Nays—39
Brunner Faris Kivela Rendon
Byrd Garrett Kosowski Roberts, S.
Callton Geiss Lane Robinson
Chang Guerra LaVoy Rutledge
Chirkun Hoadley Liberati Santana
Cochran Hovey-Wright Love Schor
Cox Howrylak Miller, D. Singh
Dianda Irwin Neeley Talabi
Driskell Jacobsen Plawecki Townsend
Durhal Jenkins Potvin
In The Chair: Cotter
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4637-4641 because I believe they give an unfair and unjust advantage in the transportation marketplace to certain companies like Uber and Lyft at the expense of traditional taxi service companies. Companies like Uber and Lyft would receive preferential treatment in Michigan by requiring them to have a smaller amount of insurance coverage and meet less standards than traditional taxi services and also would require less insurance coverage for them to operate in Michigan than they do in other states. I also oppose these bills because I believe it hampers local control and the ability of local governments to enact ordinances that are best tailored to meet the needs of their specific geographical area. These bills create different standards for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to meet over traditional taxi companies, especially in how they operate at the local level.”
Rep. Driskell, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I applaud the entrepreneurial innovation and technology advances that have provided additional transportation options to our citizens. Unfortunately, this package of bills offers a set of incentives to only one or two companies who use one specific technology. We must maintain a level playing field to allow our free market to thrive.”
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, June 17:
House Bill Nos. 4716 4717 4718 4719 4720 4721 4722 4723 4724 4725 4726
Senate Bill Nos. 399 400 401 402 403 404
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 21 22
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, June 17, for his approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4101 at 10:54 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4175 at 10:56 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4245 at 10:58 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4447 at 11:00 a.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4468 at 11:02 a.m.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4095, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Hoadley and Pagan
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4517, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 863 (MCL 380.863).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Hoadley and Pagan
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, McCready, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Hoadley and Pagan
Absent: Reps. Banks and Durhal
Excused: Reps. Banks and Durhal
The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Lauwers, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 144, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1109, 2129, and 3115 (MCL 289.1109, 289.2129, and 289.3115), section 1109 as amended by 2012 PA 178 and section 2129 as amended by 2014 PA 516.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lauwers, Cole, Franz, Glardon, Johnson, Outman, Rendon, Courser, Sheppard, Vaupel, Brunner, Darany, Talabi, Driskell, LaVoy and Garrett
Nays: Rep. Brett Roberts
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lauwers, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Lauwers, Cole, Franz, Glardon, Johnson, Outman, Rendon, Courser, Brett Roberts, Sheppard, Vaupel, Brunner, Darany, Talabi, Driskell, LaVoy and Garrett
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Chatfield, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4563, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” by amending section 110c (MCL 41.110c), as added by 1989 PA 77.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Chatfield, Heise, Maturen, Runestad, Sheppard, Theis, Moss, Brunner, Rutledge and Neeley
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Chatfield, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 62, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled “An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds,” by amending section 3 (MCL 565.203).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Chatfield, Heise, Maturen, Runestad, Sheppard, Theis, Moss, Brunner, Rutledge and Neeley
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Chatfield, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Chatfield, Price, Heise, Maturen, Runestad, Sheppard, Theis, Moss, Brunner, Rutledge and Neeley
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Franz, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4313, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 502c (MCL 750.502c), as amended by 1998 PA 38.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Franz, Brett Roberts, Yonker, Kesto, Lauwers, Courser, Crawford, Garcia, Iden, Dianda, Darany, Lane, Schor and Chirkun
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Franz, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Franz, Brett Roberts, Yonker, Kesto, Lauwers, Courser, Crawford, Garcia, Iden, Dianda, Darany, Lane, Schor, Chirkun and Moss
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hooker, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Hooker, Runestad, Forlini, Crawford, Vaupel, Hovey-Wright, Talabi and Liberati
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Farrington, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Farrington, Maturen, Somerville, Yonker, Howrylak, Chatfield, Glenn, Iden, Webber, Townsend, Clemente, LaVoy and Byrd
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Forlini, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Forlini, Pettalia, Callton, Graves, Lucido, Theis, Yanez, Clemente, Gay-Dagnogo and Love
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lyons, Chair, of the Committee on Elections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Lyons, Leutheuser, Heise, Jacobsen, Kesto, Driskell, Irwin and Hoadley
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Present: Reps. Rendon, Goike, Forlini, Pettalia, Cole, Smiley, Brinks and Gay-Dagnogo
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4052, entitled
A bill to limit the powers of local governmental bodies regarding the regulation of terms and conditions of employment within local government boundaries for employees of nonpublic employers.
The Senate has concurred in the House substitute (H-7) to the Senate substitute (S-1).
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4496, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 388.1923), as amended by 2012 PA 437.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4497, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 388.1927), as amended by 2012 PA 437.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Cole, Pettalia, Rendon and Vaupel introduced
House Bill No. 4727, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 259, entitled “Tall structure act,” by amending sections 1, 2a, 2d, 6, and 7 (MCL 259.481, 259.482a, 259.482d, 259.486, and 259.487), sections 1, 6, and 7 as amended and sections 2a and 2d as added by 1986 PA 296, and by adding section 2f.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Reps. Gamrat and Courser introduced
House Bill No. 4728, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2612, 20101, 20115, 20145, 20155, 20161, 20164, 20165, 20166, 20511, 21551, and 21563 (MCL 333.2612, 333.20101, 333.20115, 333.20145, 333.20155, 333.20161, 333.20164, 333.20165, 333.20166, 333.20511, 333.21551, and 333.21563), section 2612 as added by 1990 PA 138, sections 20101 and 20166 as amended by 1988 PA 332, section 20115 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 20145 as amended by 2004 PA 469, section 20155 as amended by 2012 PA 322, section 20161 as amended by 2013 PA 137, section 20164 as amended by 1990 PA 179, section 20165 as amended by 2008 PA 39, section 20511 as amended by 1982 PA 474, section 21551 as amended by 1990 PA 331, and section 21563 as added by 1990 PA 252; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Gamrat, Courser, Glenn and Bizon introduced
House Bill No. 4729, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 7, 8, and 28 (MCL 24.207, 24.208, and 24.228), section 7 as amended by 2011 PA 52 and sections 8 and 28 as amended by 2004 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Gamrat and Courser introduced
House Bill No. 4730, entitled
A bill to repeal 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Courser and Gamrat introduced
House Bill No. 4731, entitled
A bill to amend 1897 PA 180, entitled “An act to provide for the issuance of marriage licenses and certificates without publicity in certain cases; and to provide criminal and civil penalties for violation of this act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 551.201, 551.202, 551.203, and 551.204), the title and sections 1 and 2 as amended by 1983 PA 199, and by adding section 1a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Courser and Gamrat introduced
House Bill No. 4732, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled “Of marriage and the solemnization thereof,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 16 (MCL 551.2, 551.7, and 551.16), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 324, section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 278, and section 16 as amended by 2006 PA 419.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Courser and Gamrat introduced
House Bill No. 4733, entitled
A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled “An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 (MCL 551.101, 551.102, 551.103, 551.104, 551.106, and 551.108), the title as amended by 1998 PA 333 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2006 PA 578, and by adding section 1a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Goike introduced
House Bill No. 4734, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2012 PA 522.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Brunner and Smiley introduced
House Bill No. 4735, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 617b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. McCready, Poleski, Victory, Cox, Muxlow, Yonker and Price introduced
House Bill No. 4736, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2015 PA 78.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. McCready, Poleski, Victory, Cox, Muxlow, Yonker and Price introduced
House Bill No. 4737, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2007 PA 210.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. McCready, Poleski, Callton, Muxlow and Yonker introduced
House Bill No. 4738, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 8 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1003, 207.1006, and 207.1008), section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 668, section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 277, and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 268.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. McCready, Poleski, Callton, Muxlow and Yonker introduced
House Bill No. 4739, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.212), as amended by 2006 PA 346.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Reps. Gamrat and Courser introduced
House Joint Resolution T, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 7 of article IX and by adding 7a to article IX, to prohibit the imposition of a state income tax on individuals and to prohibit the imposition of a tax on businesses.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcements by the Clerk
June 11, 2015
Received from the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ending December 31, 2014, as required by the MERS Plan Document and MCL 38.1536(2)(f), which is available on their website at: www.mersofmich.com .
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 21, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending section 40a (MCL 38.1640a), as amended by 1996 PA 201.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 22, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1648) by amending the title and by adding section 40c.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4638, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 271, entitled “Limousine transportation act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 257.1905).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 262 Yeas—73
Afendoulis Gamrat Lane Price
Banks Garcia Lauwers Pscholka
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Leonard Roberts, B.
Bizon Glardon Leutheuser Runestad
Brinks Glenn Lucido Santana
Bumstead Goike Lyons Sheppard
Canfield Graves Maturen Smiley
Chatfield Greig McBroom Somerville
Chirkun Greimel Miller, A. Tedder
Clemente Heise Moss Theis
Cole Hooker Muxlow Vaupel
Cotter Hughes Nesbitt VerHeulen
Courser Iden Outman Victory
Crawford Inman Pagan Webber
Darany Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Dillon Kelly Pettalia Yanez
Farrington Kesto Phelps Yonker
Forlini LaFontaine Poleski Zemke
Franz
Nays—37
Brunner Garrett Kivela Potvin
Byrd Geiss Kosowski Rendon
Callton Guerra LaVoy Roberts, S.
Chang Hoadley Liberati Robinson
Cochran Hovey-Wright Love Rutledge
Cox Howrylak McCready Schor
Dianda Irwin Miller, D. Singh
Driskell Jacobsen Neeley Talabi
Durhal Jenkins Plawecki Townsend
Faris
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Driskell, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I applaud the entrepreneurial innovation and technology advances that have provided additional transportation options to our citizens. Unfortunately, this package of bills offers a set of incentives to only one or two companies who use one specific technology. We must maintain a level playing field to allow our free market to thrive.”
House Bill No. 4639, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3009, 3037, and 3101 (MCL 500.3009, 500.3037, and 500.3101), section 3009 as amended by 1988 PA 43, section 3037 as amended by 1980 PA 461, and section 3101 as amended by 2014 PA 492, and by adding section 3017.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 263 Yeas—73
Afendoulis Franz LaFontaine Poleski
Banks Gamrat Lauwers Price
Barrett Garcia Leonard Pscholka
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Leutheuser Roberts, B.
Brinks Glardon Lucido Runestad
Bumstead Glenn Lyons Sheppard
Canfield Goike Maturen Smiley
Chatfield Graves McBroom Somerville
Clemente Greig McCready Tedder
Cole Greimel Miller, A. Theis
Cotter Heise Moss Vaupel
Courser Hooker Muxlow VerHeulen
Crawford Hughes Nesbitt Victory
Darany Iden Outman Webber
Dillon Inman Pagan Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Pagel Yanez
Faris Kelly Pettalia Yonker
Farrington Kesto Phelps Zemke
Forlini
Nays—37
Brunner Geiss Kosowski Rendon
Byrd Guerra Lane Roberts, S.
Callton Hoadley LaVoy Robinson
Chang Hovey-Wright Liberati Rutledge
Chirkun Howrylak Love Santana
Cochran Irwin Miller, D. Schor
Cox Jacobsen Neeley Singh
Dianda Jenkins Plawecki Talabi
Driskell Kivela Potvin Townsend
Garrett
In The Chair: Franz
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Garcia moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 3009, 3037, 3101, and 3113 (MCL 500.3009, 500.3037, 500.3101, and 500.3113), section 3009 as amended by 1988 PA 43, section 3037 as amended by 1980 PA 461, section 3101 as amended by 2014 PA 492, and section 3113 as amended by 2014 PA 489, and by adding section 3017.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4637-4641 because I believe they give an unfair and unjust advantage in the transportation marketplace to certain companies like Uber and Lyft at the expense of traditional taxi service companies. Companies like Uber and Lyft would receive preferential treatment in Michigan by requiring them to have a smaller amount of insurance coverage and meet less standards than traditional taxi services and also would require less insurance coverage for them to operate in Michigan than they do in other states. I also oppose these bills because I believe it hampers local control and the ability of local governments to enact ordinances that are best tailored to meet the needs of their specific geographical area. These bills create different standards for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to meet over traditional taxi companies, especially in how they operate at the local level.”
Rep. Driskell, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I applaud the entrepreneurial innovation and technology advances that have provided additional transportation options to our citizens. Unfortunately, this package of bills offers a set of incentives to only one or two companies who use one specific technology. We must maintain a level playing field to allow our free market to thrive.”
House Bill No. 4640, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2002 PA 38.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 264 Yeas—70
Afendoulis Garcia Leonard Price
Banks Gay-Dagnogo Leutheuser Pscholka
Barrett Glardon Lucido Roberts, B.
Bizon Glenn Lyons Runestad
Brinks Goike Maturen Sheppard
Bumstead Graves McBroom Smiley
Canfield Greig McCready Somerville
Chatfield Greimel Miller, A. Tedder
Clemente Heise Moss Theis
Cole Hooker Muxlow Vaupel
Cotter Hughes Nesbitt VerHeulen
Crawford Iden Outman Victory
Darany Inman Pagan Webber
Dillon Johnson Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Kelly Pettalia Yanez
Farrington Kesto Phelps Yonker
Forlini LaFontaine Poleski Zemke
Franz Lauwers
Nays—40
Brunner Durhal Jenkins Potvin
Byrd Gamrat Kivela Rendon
Callton Garrett Kosowski Roberts, S.
Chang Geiss Lane Robinson
Chirkun Guerra LaVoy Rutledge
Cochran Hoadley Liberati Santana
Courser Hovey-Wright Love Schor
Cox Howrylak Miller, D. Singh
Dianda Irwin Neeley Talabi
Driskell Jacobsen Plawecki Townsend
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4637-4641 because I believe they give an unfair and unjust advantage in the transportation marketplace to certain companies like Uber and Lyft at the expense of traditional taxi service companies. Companies like Uber and Lyft would receive preferential treatment in Michigan by requiring them to have a smaller amount of insurance coverage and meet less standards than traditional taxi services and also would require less insurance coverage for them to operate in Michigan than they do in other states. I also oppose these bills because I believe it hampers local control and the ability of local governments to enact ordinances that are best tailored to meet the needs of their specific geographical area. These bills create different standards for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to meet over traditional taxi companies, especially in how they operate at the local level.”
Rep. Driskell, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I applaud the entrepreneurial innovation and technology advances that have provided additional transportation options to our citizens. Unfortunately, this package of bills offers a set of incentives to only one or two companies who use one specific technology. We must maintain a level playing field to allow our free market to thrive.”
House Bill No. 4641, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 6 and 7 (MCL 257.6 and 257.7), section 6 as amended by 2002 PA 534, and by adding sections 12c, 40c, 43b, 76a, 76b, 76c, and 518a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 265 Yeas—74
Afendoulis Garcia Leutheuser Price
Banks Gay-Dagnogo Lucido Pscholka
Barrett Glardon Lyons Roberts, B.
Bizon Glenn Maturen Runestad
Brinks Goike McBroom Santana
Brunner Graves McCready Sheppard
Bumstead Greig Miller, A. Smiley
Canfield Greimel Moss Somerville
Chatfield Heise Muxlow Tedder
Cole Hooker Neeley Theis
Cotter Hughes Nesbitt Vaupel
Courser Iden Outman VerHeulen
Crawford Inman Pagan Victory
Darany Johnson Pagel Webber
Dillon Kelly Pettalia Wittenberg
Farrington Kosowski Phelps Yanez
Forlini LaFontaine Plawecki Yonker
Franz Lauwers Poleski Zemke
Gamrat Leonard
Nays—36
Byrd Durhal Jacobsen Potvin
Callton Faris Jenkins Rendon
Chang Garrett Kesto Roberts, S.
Chirkun Geiss Kivela Robinson
Clemente Guerra Lane Rutledge
Cochran Hoadley LaVoy Schor
Cox Hovey-Wright Liberati Singh
Dianda Howrylak Love Talabi
Driskell Irwin Miller, D. Townsend
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted against House Bills 4637-4641 because I believe they give an unfair and unjust advantage in the transportation marketplace to certain companies like Uber and Lyft at the expense of traditional taxi service companies. Companies like Uber and Lyft would receive preferential treatment in Michigan by requiring them to have a smaller amount of insurance coverage and meet less standards than traditional taxi services and also would require less insurance coverage for them to operate in Michigan than they do in other states. I also oppose these bills because I believe it hampers local control and the ability of local governments to enact ordinances that are best tailored to meet the needs of their specific geographical area. These bills create different standards for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft to meet over traditional taxi companies, especially in how they operate at the local level.”
Rep. Driskell, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I applaud the entrepreneurial innovation and technology advances that have provided additional transportation options to our citizens. Unfortunately, this package of bills offers a set of incentives to only one or two companies who use one specific technology. We must maintain a level playing field to allow our free market to thrive.”
House Bill No. 4185, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2002 PA 642.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 266 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Forlini Kivela Poleski
Banks Franz Kosowski Potvin
Barrett Gamrat LaFontaine Price
Bizon Garcia Lane Pscholka
Brinks Garrett Lauwers Rendon
Brunner Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Roberts, S.
Bumstead Geiss Leonard Robinson
Byrd Glardon Leutheuser Runestad
Callton Glenn Liberati Rutledge
Canfield Goike Love Santana
Chang Graves Lucido Schor
Chatfield Greig Lyons Sheppard
Chirkun Greimel Maturen Singh
Clemente Guerra McBroom Smiley
Cochran Heise McCready Somerville
Cole Hoadley Miller, A. Talabi
Cotter Hooker Miller, D. Tedder
Courser Hovey-Wright Moss Theis
Cox Howrylak Muxlow Townsend
Crawford Hughes Neeley Vaupel
Darany Iden Nesbitt VerHeulen
Dianda Inman Outman Victory
Dillon Irwin Pagan Webber
Driskell Jenkins Pagel Wittenberg
Durhal Johnson Pettalia Yanez
Faris Kelly Phelps Yonker
Farrington Kesto Plawecki Zemke
Nays—2
Jacobsen Roberts, B.
In The Chair: Franz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4183, entitled
A bill to set forth the methods for local governments and other governmental entities to provide public notices; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public entities; and to prescribe the duties of certain private entities.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Pettalia moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Price moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Geiss moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, line 3, by striking out all of subdivision (g).
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Price moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 165, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 624a, 657, 660, 662, 901, and 907 (MCL 257.624a, 257.657, 257.660, 257.662, 257.901, and 257.907), section 624a as amended by 2012 PA 306, sections 657 and 662 as amended by 2002 PA 494, section 660 as amended by 2006 PA 339, and section 907 as amended by 2014 PA 303, and by adding sections 518a and 625p.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 166, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 33 (MCL 257.33), as amended by 2013 PA 36, and by adding section 7b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 161, 162, and 163 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.163), as added by 2008 PA 359.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4344, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled “Motor vehicle service and repair act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30, 32, 33, 34a, and 36 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1302a, 257.1303, 257.1307, 257.1309, 257.1310, 257.1311, 257.1312, 257.1313, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1319, 257.1320, 257.1321, 257.1322, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1333, 257.1334a, and 257.1336), sections 2, 18, 22, and 30 as amended and section 2a as added by 1988 PA 254, section 10 as amended by 2000 PA 366, and section 17 as amended by 2002 PA 464, and by adding sections 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 10a, 13a, 13b, and 32a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Nesbitt moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 14, line 15, by striking out all of subdivision (G) and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Pettalia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Jenkins moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 18, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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