No. 12

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 9, 2016.

10:00 a.m.

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

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

Ananich—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present

Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Brandenburg—present Johnson—present 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—excused Young—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present

Hood—present O’Brien—present

Reverend Deacon Michael Schlaack of St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church of Fenton offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, may we ever abide in this land of opportunity and freedom in perfect tranquility, faithful to our foundations, and ever building a more prosperous, just, equitable, and decent society for all of our citizens. May we always share our faith and hope for the future with the whole world through Your divine and gracious love.

I pray that the Lord God will bless, strengthen, and guide the members of this honorable assembly, helping each person to make the good and merciful decisions that will allow the people of the great state of Michigan to live their lives in all godliness and dignity as adopted sons and daughters of God himself. Grant that they may be enabled by the power of Your love and protection to lead our state with honesty and integrity, laying aside all personal and sectarian interests for the benefit of everyone they have been elected to serve.

Give each member of this assembly the strength, wisdom, and vision to work tirelessly toward a truly just and compassionate society, where everyone is able to live free from the destructive power of the tyranny of injustice; where the only special interest is the unceasing desire to serve, without reservation, the citizens of this great state.

I offer this prayer in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senator Green entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Hansen and Nofs be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Meekhof be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

February 5, 2016

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:

• Performance audit report on the Michigan Integrated Data Automated System (MiDAS), Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Talent and Economic Development, and Department of Technology, Management, and Budget.

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

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

The following communication was received:

Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board

January 22, 2016

As per the Child Advocacy Center Act, Public Act 544 of 2008, the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board is required to “provide an annual report of incomes and expenditures to the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house of representatives.”

Please note that Public Act 544 of 2008 did not allow for expenditures from the fund prior to April 1, 2011. Attached please find a Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances through year end September 30, 2015.

Please feel free to contact me for any additional information or questions. My direct line is (517) 241-5114. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Debi Cain

Executive Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, February 4:

House Bill Nos. 5131 5176

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, February 5, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 303 at 1:17 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 328 at 1:19 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 394 at 1:21 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 539 at 1:23 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 540 at 1:25 p.m.

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, February 8, for his approval the following bill:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 615 at 11:05 a.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 4, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752

House Bill Nos. 5313 5314

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Colbeck as Chairperson.

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

Senate Bill No. 292, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367 (MCL 18.1367), as amended by 1999 PA 8.

Senate Bill No. 738, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2014 PA 545.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 302, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 916a.

Substitute (S-3).

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

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Nofs and Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators MacGregor, Marleau, Nofs, Knollenberg, Booher, Stamas and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 753, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16283, 16284, 16285, 16286, 16287, 16288, and 16289.

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

Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Proos, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 754, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 626, 684, 1230d, 1277, 1288, 1310a, 1525, 1535a, 1539b, 1711, and 1751 (MCL 380.626, 380.684, 380.1230d, 380.1277, 380.1288, 380.1310a, 380.1525, 380.1535a, 380.1539b, 380.1711, and 380.1751), section 684 as amended by 2007 PA 45, sections 1230d, 1535a, and 1539b as amended by 2006 PA 680, section 1277 as amended by 1997 PA 179, section 1310a as amended by 2000 PA 230, section 1525 as amended by 2004 PA 596, and sections 1711 and 1751 as amended by 2008 PA 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 Education.

Senators Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 755, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 13, 18, 19, 51a, and 58 (MCL 388.1613, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1651a, and 388.1658), section 13 as amended by 2004 PA 351, section 18 as amended by 2015 PA 114, section 19 as amended by 2014 PA 196, section 51a as amended by 2015 PA 85, and section 58 as amended by 1997 PA 93.

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

Senators Booher, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 756, entitled

A bill to repeal 1982 PA 26, entitled “An act to provide for emergency financial assistance for certain school districts; to prescribe certain powers and duties of intermediate school boards, local school boards, the state board of education, the state treasurer, and the auditor general; to create an emergency loan revolving fund; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties,” (MCL 388.811 to 388.829).

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

Senators Booher, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 757, entitled

A bill to repeal 1962 PA 198, entitled “An act to authorize the state board of control for vocational education to accept federal funds with which to establish a program to alleviate conditions of persistent unemployment and underemployment in certain economically distressed areas,” (MCL 395.71 to 395.73).

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

Senators Colbeck, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 758, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 28, entitled “An act to transfer the powers, duties and functions of the state board of control for vocational education to the state board of education,” (MCL 395.21).

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

Senators Stamas, Knollenberg, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 759, entitled

A bill to repeal 1931 PA 205, entitled “An act to require the teaching of civics and political science in high schools, county normals and colleges, to prohibit the granting of diplomas, and degrees to students not successfully completing said courses, and to provide penalties for the violation thereof,” (MCL 388.372).

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

Senators Stamas, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 760, entitled

A bill to repeal 1966 PA 156, entitled “An act to provide state scholarships for students in the field of special education; and to make an appropriation therefor,” (MCL 388.1051 to 388.1055).

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

Senators Horn, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 761, entitled

A bill to repeal 1974 PA 299, entitled “Education for the gifted and/or academically talented act,” (MCL 388.1091 to 388.1094).

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

Senators MacGregor, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 762, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 238, entitled “An act to authorize the state of Michigan, boards of supervisors, local governing boards and school districts to appropriate moneys to foster and maintain demonstration educational and work experience programs through a special job upgrading program for unemployed, out of work, school dropouts; define the powers and duties of the superintendent of public instruction; and to provide for appropriations,” (MCL 395.171 to 395.175).

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

Senators Schmidt, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 763, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 51a and 58 (MCL 388.1651a and 388.1658), section 51a as amended by 2015 PA 85 and section 58 as amended by 1997 PA 93.

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

Senators Shirkey, Knollenberg, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 764, entitled

A bill to repeal 1919 PA 149, entitled “An act to accept the requirements and benefits of an act of the sixty-fourth congress of the United States, approved February 23, 1917, known as the Smith-Hughes act, or Public Act No. 347, relating to appropriations to be made by the federal government to the several states for the support and control of instruction in agriculture, the trades, industries, and home economics, and for the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects; to designate a state board of control for vocational education; to provide for the proper custody and administration of funds received by the state from such appropriations; and to provide for appropriations by the state and by local school authorities to meet the conditions of said act of congress,” (MCL 395.1 to 395.10).

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

Senators Zorn, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 765, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 684 (MCL 380.684), as amended by 2007 PA 45; 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 Education.

Senators Hansen, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 766, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 287, entitled “An act to provide for the organization and functions of the state boards of education under the constitutions of 1908 and 1963; to provide for the appointment and functions of the superintendent of public instruction under the constitution of 1963; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8b (MCL 388.1008b).

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

Senators O’Brien, Knollenberg, Proos, Pavlov, Hildenbrand and Marleau introduced

Senate Bill No. 767, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 44, entitled “An act to authorize the state board of control for vocational education to accept federal funds as provided under the provisions of federal law,” (MCL 395.31 to 395.34).

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

Senators Knezek, Nofs and O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 768, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 408.1005), as amended by 2012 PA 447.

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

Senators Schuitmaker and Nofs introduced

Senate Bill No. 769, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as added by 1993 PA 305.

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

Senators Schuitmaker and Nofs introduced

Senate Bill No. 770, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2014 PA 412.

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

Senators O’Brien, Nofs and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 771, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7406 (MCL 333.7406).

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

Senators O’Brien, Nofs and Schuitmaker introduced

Senate Bill No. 772, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2014 PA 218.

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

Senators Zorn, Hansen and Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 773, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by repealing section 48714 (MCL 324.48714).

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

Senators Hune, Robertson, Smith, Brandenburg, Knezek, Knollenberg, Schmidt, Emmons, Shirkey, Hildenbrand, Proos, O’Brien, Johnson, MacGregor, Jones, Schuitmaker and Hansen introduced

Senate Bill No. 774, entitled

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

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

Senators Hertel, Bieda, Gregory, Young, Warren, Hopgood, Hood, Schmidt, Knezek and Booher introduced

Senate Bill No. 775, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 5a.

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

House Bill No. 5131, entitled

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

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

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

House Bill No. 5176, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “Local community stabilization authority act,” by amending sections 14, 17, and 21 (MCL 123.1354, 123.1357, and 123.1361), sections 14 and 17 as amended by 2015 PA 122; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.

Recess

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

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:20 a.m.

10:41 a.m.

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

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

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

House Bill No. 4455

House Bill No. 4853

House Bill No. 4854

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hansen entered the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4455, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 354, entitled “An act to provide for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of bridges; to provide for inter-municipal and interstate bridges; to provide for bridges over navigable streams and for their operation; to provide for the construction, improvement and maintenance of bridges over mill races; and to regulate the altering of the stage of water, and the widening and deepening of the channel of watercourses,” by amending section 19a (MCL 254.19a), as amended by 1982 PA 375.

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. 34 Yeas—37

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Booher Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Casperson Horn Nofs Smith

Colbeck Hune O’Brien Stamas

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Warren

Green Jones Proos Young

Gregory Knezek Robertson Zorn

Hansen

Nays—0

Excused—1

Meekhof

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4853, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811a (MCL 257.811a), as amended by 2003 PA 103.

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. 35 Yeas—27

Ananich Hildenbrand Kowall Robertson

Booher Hopgood MacGregor Schmidt

Casperson Horn Marleau Shirkey

Green Johnson Nofs Stamas

Gregory Jones O’Brien Young

Hansen Knezek Pavlov Zorn

Hertel Knollenberg Proos

Nays—10

Bieda Emmons Rocca Smith

Brandenburg Hood Schuitmaker Warren

Colbeck Hune

Excused—1

Meekhof

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

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

“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4854, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 309 and 312b (MCL 257.309 and 257.312b), section 309 as amended by 2015 PA 11 and section 312b as amended by 2013 PA 177.

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. 36 Yeas—33

Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Brandenburg Hopgood MacGregor Schmidt

Casperson Horn Marleau Schuitmaker

Colbeck Hune Nofs Shirkey

Emmons Johnson O’Brien Smith

Green Jones Pavlov Stamas

Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn

Hansen

Nays—4

Bieda Hood Warren Young

Excused—1

Meekhof

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

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

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

“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Transportation reported

Senate Bill No. 541, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2012 PA 55.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Transportation reported

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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Thomas A. Casperson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Meekhof (C), Hansen, Kowall, Ananich and Hood

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations and House Appropriations - Wednesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑1801)

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 23, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges - Tuesday, February 23, 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Friday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., Kirtland Community College, Rooms 251-252, Administration Building, 10775 N. Saint Helen Road, Roscommon; and Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373‑2768)

General Government - Thursdays, February 18, February 25, and March 3, 8:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education and Education - Tuesday, February 16, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, February 23, March 1, March 8, and March 15, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403; March 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 405; and May 3, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Education and K-12, School Aid, Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 16, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)

Finance - Tuesday, February 16, 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Oversight - Thursday, February 11, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑5314)

Transportation - Thursday, February 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:48 a.m.

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

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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