No. 22
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 5, 2015.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—excused Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present
Brandenburg—present Johnson—excused Rocca—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present
Green—present Kowall—present Smith—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 O’Brien—present
Reverend Mark Neymeiyer of Rusk Christian Reformed Church of Allendale offered the following invocation:
This is God’s word from Colossians 1:15-23:
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
“Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation—if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.”
God, our Father in heaven, Your name is holy. May Your kingdom increase. May Your plans be accomplished on this day in this place. We pray that what is said and done today in this place will match Your perfect will in heaven. Provide for these men and women who represent the citizens of Michigan and the United States of America. Grant to each of them Your strength and Your wisdom.
Lord Jesus, we acknowledge Your reign over all things, including our state, our nation, and each of our lives. We ask that You bring forgiveness when we have wronged You and when we have wronged one another. May each one here seek forgiveness through Your blood shed for us on the cross. Cause us to seek You while You may be found.
Holy Spirit, we need Your power in this place and guidance according to the high standards of Your word, the Bible.
We pray this all in the name of Jesus Christ and for His sake. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Hood moved that Senators Ananich and Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, March 4, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 34 at 1:45 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 35 at 1:47 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, March 4, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 1:56 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 34 (Public Act No. 3), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 1, 2a, 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5j, 5k, 5l, 5o, and 8 (MCL 28.421, 28.422a, 28.424, 28.425, 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425d, 28.425e, 28.425f, 28.425j, 28.425k, 28.425l, 28.425o, and 28.428), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 203, section 2a as amended by 2013 PA 3, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 6, sections 5 and 5a as added by 2000 PA 381, section 5b as amended by 2014 PA 207, sections 5c and 5d as amended by 2002 PA 719, section 5e as amended by 2014 PA 204, sections 5f and 5k as amended by 2012 PA 123, section 5j as amended by 2004 PA 254, section 5l as amended by 2012 PA 32, section 5o as amended by 2014 PA 206, and section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 406, and by adding section 5x; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on March 4, 2015, at 2:20 p.m.)
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 1:58 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 35 (Public Act No. 4), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2012 PA 124.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on March 4, 2015, at 2:22 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Green introduced
Senate Bill No. 180, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 303a, 401, and 601 (MCL 339.303a, 339.401, and 339.601), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265, section 401 as amended by 1988 PA 463, and section 601 as amended by 2008 PA 319, and by adding article 14.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senator Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 181, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.232), as amended by 1996 PA 553.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Jones and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 183, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 682 (MCL 257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Jones, Kowall and Zorn introduced
Senate Bill No. 184, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 271, entitled “Limousine transportation act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, and 37 (MCL 257.1903, 257.1905, 257.1907, 257.1911, 257.1913, 257.1914, 257.1915, 257.1917, 257.1919, 257.1921, 257.1923, 257.1925, 257.1927, 257.1929, 257.1931, and 257.1937), section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 487, and by adding section 8.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators MacGregor, Horn, Casperson, Green, Pavlov and Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 185, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3101 and 3112a (MCL 324.3101 and 324.3112a), section 3101 as amended by 2006 PA 97 and section 3112a as amended by 2004 PA 72, and by adding section 3109f.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Senators Stamas, Proos, Knezek, Schmidt, Brandenburg, Hopgood, Green, Casperson, Booher and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 186, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 811cc, 811dd, 811ee, 811ff, and 811gg.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 187, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 8, 9, 10, 11b, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19 (MCL 432.102, 432.103, 432.103a, 432.104, 432.104a, 432.108, 432.109, 432.110, 432.111b, 432.112, 432.113, 432.114, 432.115, 432.116, and 432.119), sections 2 and 9 as amended by 2008 PA 401, sections 3, 4a, and 12 as amended by 2012 PA 189, sections 3a, 8, 10, and 11b as amended by 2006 PA 427, sections 4, 13, 14, 15, and 16 as amended by 1999 PA 108, and section 19 as amended by 1995 PA 263, and by adding article 2; to designate sections 1 to 20 as article 1; 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 Regulatory Reform.
Senators Zorn and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 188, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 271, entitled “Limousine transportation act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, and 37 (MCL 257.1903, 257.1905, 257.1907, 257.1909, 257.1911, 257.1913, 257.1919, 257.1921, 257.1923, 257.1925, 257.1927, 257.1929, 257.1931, 257.1933, 257.1935, and 257.1937), section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 487, by designating sections 3 to 39 as article 1, and by adding article 2.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Casperson, Horn, Booher, Robertson and Emmons introduced
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.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
Senators Robertson, Casperson, Horn, Booher and Emmons introduced
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.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
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:
Senate Bill No. 108
House Bill No. 4078
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 108, entitled
A bill to amend 1989 PA 24, entitled “The district library establishment act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 397.172), as amended by 2005 PA 60.
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. 38 Yeas—36
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Smith
Emmons Hune O’Brien Stamas
Green Jones Pavlov Warren
Gregory Knezek Proos Young
Hansen Knollenberg Robertson Zorn
Nays—0
Excused—2
Ananich Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4078, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
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. 39 Yeas—31
Booher Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Emmons Horn Nofs Smith
Green Jones O’Brien Stamas
Gregory Knezek Pavlov Warren
Hansen Knollenberg Proos Young
Hertel Kowall Robertson Zorn
Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Nays—5
Bieda Colbeck Hune Rocca
Brandenburg
Excused—2
Ananich Johnson
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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Booher asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Booher’s statement is as follows:
House Bill No. 4078 provides funding for the Natural Resources Trust Fund projects across the state. Specifically, it includes $18.2 million for 25 acquisition projects and $6.5 million for 44 development projects for a total of $24.7 million. I am supporting this bill today. However, there are some issues that I plan to follow up on and review in greater detail.
In looking at the bill, I asked the DNR a lot of questions. Even though some people may think we need to just rubber stamp the recommendations made by the Natural Resources Trust Fund board, I believe it’s the Legislature’s responsibility to carefully review the list of projects just as we should all state spending.
I do appreciate the answers provided by the department to my questions. However, the answers led to additional issues that I think must be addressed; issues like the setting aside of NRTF money in separate funds by the DNR instead of maximizing the amount used for development projects; how much land the state already owns and how much is enough; and the restrictions on the use of state land.
So, while I am voting for this bill today, I wanted to publicly note that I will continue working on these issues to make some needed reforms to the trust fund management process and public land management in Michigan.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 9.
A resolution to support the Marquette County Road Commission’s appeal of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s objection to the planned construction of County Road 595.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Kowall requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 40 Yeas—35
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Smith
Emmons Hune O’Brien Stamas
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Nays—1
Warren
Excused—2
Ananich Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Statements
Senators Colbeck, Hood and Young asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:
Yesterday, we had opening arguments on the King v. Burwell case, and I’d like to paint what the implications potentially could be in Michigan, depending on how that case is decided. At the heart of this case is whether or not subsidies would be allowed to be provided through the federal exchange in the state of Michigan, one of those states that actually opted for the federal exchange. If the case is decided in favor of the plaintiff, King, those subsidies would no longer be allowed. There were a lot of variations possible on how those decisions and how that’s actually specified, but I want to make sure we understand from our colleagues what the implications on this are.
On the surface, it would seem to be that if we don’t get the subsidies, it’s really going to hurt the state of Michigan. It’s important for people to know there’s an additional provision in that law in Section 5000a that says if the cost of the plan exceeds 8 percent of the personal household income, then you are not subject to the mandate. In essence, anyone who cannot meet that threshold would not be subject to the mandate.
Now that’s the essence of a get-out-of-Obamacare-free card, and for a lot of our citizens who are feeling the pinch of increasing premiums and increasing deductibles, that is a very good thing. I think it’s important that this so-called Affordable Care Act—I think we’re going to get a good example of why it’s so unaffordable, depending on how this Supreme Court case gets decided—needs to be conveyed to the ash heap of history.
A decision is due out in the June time frame. I think that for the state of Michigan it’s important to adopt an exploit-then-repeal strategy that we exploit as many of the free market loopholes available as possible, especially the Section 10104 that allows for direct primary care services. Expand that market as much as possible so that we finally get to the point where we can repeal the whole law. That will be just a pin prick and not noticed by innocent citizens depending on good, quality care that’s affordable for their families.
I just want to make sure that our colleagues are advised on that.
Senator Hood’s statement is as follows:
I just want to remind everyone here as the weather reaches another cold spell in the days ahead of us—these past couple of weeks, we’ve had subzero degrees and single-digit temperatures—but as we sit here and do our business, there are folks at home who are homeless, who are cold, who are shut out, who have fallen on hard times, and need some help.
If you could visit one of the warming centers or a homeless center, or if your municipality doesn’t have a warming shelter, please encourage your local municipality to start one, because we know that there are folks in Michigan who are struggling right now because of the economic times. We’re doing the best we can do to turn this state around, but there are folks out there as we drive back home who are struggling.
If you stand outside for five, ten, or fifteen minutes, it’s really cold. We think it’s cold walking from our meetings from one office building to another. Think about those who are standing out there and don’t have a place to go, who don’t have gloves, who don’t have a hat, and some even don’t have a coat.
As we go back to our districts this weekend, think about those folks. If you get a chance, reach your hand out and pull someone else up. Give them a helping hand in any way you can. Those are the unfortunate ones whom we’re missing in this process.
Senator Young’s statement is as follows:
I’d like to start with a quote. James Weldon Johnson put it eloquently. He said:
“We have come over a way that with tears hath been watered,
We have come treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out of the gloomy past,
Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.”
Colleagues, I rise today to speak about a very special anniversary taking place this weekend. It is the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the march in Selma, Alabama, that took place in March 7, 1965. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Congressman John Lewis led 600 nonviolent protestors across the Alabama River to raise awareness about civil inequality and the Voting Rights Act. Despite being met with great opposition, the crowd continued on and grew to 25,000.
The nonviolent protestors were abused by police officers. They were shot with tear gas and beaten with night sticks. They were even hit with whips. Fifty years later, we honor their legacy by remembering the sacrifices that they went through to ensure a better future for generations to come.
People from around Michigan will be heading to Selma this weekend. Even our colleague, Senator Bert Johnson, will also be going. I assure you that I will be with them in spirit. It is important to keep fighting and standing up for civil rights, because we continue to see civil unrest throughout our country, whether it was Michael Brown in Ferguson, whether it was Eric Garner in New York, or whether it is voting rights being assaulted through state laws across the country.
It is true about that quote that the price for victory is eternal vigilance. We do this by standing up for what is right and continuing to talk about what is going on in our country. The conversation will continue as long as we see every African-American man, woman, and child mistreated by systemic inequality and institutional racism. Every single person in this country deserves equal treatment.
This country was founded on affirming—not denying—man’s rights. With us here in Michigan and Senator Bert Johnson in Selma, Alabama, we can do our part in not only honoring the protestors’ legacies, but by continuing where they left off.
I would just like to say in conclusion that even though they assassinated Martin Luther King, his fatality gave immortality to the Civil Rights Movement. We have a responsibility to pass that torch to the next generation. Let’s do that together.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 31, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81f.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Bieda
Nays: Senator Colbeck
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 32, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2012 PA 365.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Bieda
Nays: Senator Colbeck
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 151, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2011 PA 212.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Bill No. 160, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 36a (MCL 117.36a), as amended by 2011 PA 143.
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.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, O’Brien, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca and Hertel
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), O’Brien, Nofs, Zorn, MacGregor, Rocca and Hertel
Absent: Senator Smith
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 24, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2014 PA 40.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 100, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 22 (MCL 205.22), as amended by 2007 PA 194.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson and Proos
Nays: Senators Bieda and Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 106, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4o (MCL 205.54o), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 161, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 103, 316, and 2404b (MCL 339.103, 339.316, and 339.2404b), section 103 as amended by 1994 PA 257, section 316 as amended by 1998 PA 90, and section 2404b as amended by 2014 PA 175, and by adding article 14A; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 162, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 330, entitled “Private security business and security alarm act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 29, 31, and 33 (MCL 338.1052, 338.1053, 338.1054, 338.1055, 338.1056, 338.1058, 338.1059, 338.1060, 338.1061, 338.1063, 338.1064, 338.1065, 338.1066, 338.1067, 338.1068, 338.1072, 338.1075, 338.1076, 338.1079, 338.1081, and 338.1083), the title and sections 3, 4, 8, 14, 17, 25, and 29 as amended by 2010 PA 68, section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 581, sections 6 and 9 as amended by 2014 PA 128, sections 10, 13, 18, and 31 as amended by 2002 PA 473, section 11 as amended by 2004 PA 270, and sections 22 and 33 as amended by 2000 PA 411, and by adding section 15a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 163, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 580, entitled “Security alarm systems act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 338.2182).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 164, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 33.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: Senator Knollenberg
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor, Nofs and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Excused: Senator Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young
Excused: Senator Schuitmaker
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Schuitmaker, Hansen, MacGregor and Gregory
Excused: Senator Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, Education submitted the following:
Joint meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 8:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Pavlov and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Proos (C), Knollenberg and Gregory
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C) and Knollenberg
Excused: Senator Young
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Community Colleges - Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Corrections - Tuesday, March 10, 8:00 a.m., and Thursday, March 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building; Thursdays, March 12 (CANCELED) and March 19, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
Environmental Quality - Tuesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
General Government - Thursdays, March 12, March 19, and March 26, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services and House Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, March 12, 2:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Judiciary - Wednesdays, March 11 (CANCELED), March 18, and March 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, March 11, March 18, and March 25, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Natural Resources - Tuesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, March 12 (CANCELED) and March 26 (CANCELED), 1:00 p.m.; Tuesdays, March 10 and March 24, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation - Thursdays, March 12 (CANCELED), March 19, and March 26, 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Michigan State Capitol Commission - Monday, March 9, 11:00 a.m., Room H-65, Capitol Building (373-0184)
Natural Resources and House Natural Resources - Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5314)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:36 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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