No. 66
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hopgood—present O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Horn—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Hune—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schmidt—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Schuitmaker—present
Green—present Kowall—present Shirkey—present
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present
Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present
Hood—present
Bishop Gary Hansen of Faith Lutheran Church of Sidney offered the following invocation:
Lord God, on this beautiful morning in the state of Michigan, we are grateful to be here. We thank You for the vision You have planted in us of what might be. We have learned it from parents and experiences and all kinds of opportunity to grow in faith.
We thank You for calling us individually and gifting us to be leaders and servants at the same time. We are here for a reason. Our prayer is that we will each build up our own communities and, together, the state of Michigan, always strengthening how we live together.
Finally, we pray that You would help us to each be patient and caring and good listeners of one another. We pray this in the name of Jesus the Christ. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Brandenburg, Casperson, Knollenberg, MacGregor and Stamas be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Brandenburg, Casperson, MacGregor, Stamas and Knollenberg entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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 10:07 a.m.
11:32 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 627
Senate Bill No. 1087
Senate Bill No. 1073
Senate Bill No. 1074
Senate Bill No. 1075
Senate Bill No. 992
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that the rules be suspended and that the following resolution, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the Resolutions calendar for consideration today:
Senate Resolution No. 204
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
September 22, 2016
I would like Senate Bill 1104 re-referred to the Senate Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Arlan Meekhof
30th Senate District
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received and read:
Michigan Legislature
October 12, 2016
Pursuant to MCL 600.1082, Speaker Cotter and I are appointing the following person to the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee:
The Honorable Louise Alderson, 54A District Court, replacing the Honorable Harvey Hoffman who has recently resigned.
The Honorable Louise Alderson, a district court judge who has presided for at least 2 years over the district’s drug treatment court, will serve for a term ending September 18, 2017.
Sincerely
Arlan B. Meekhof
Senate Majority Leader
30th District
Kevin Cotter
Speaker of the House
99th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Vincent Gregory
September 21, 2016
Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 1068, which was introduced on September 8, 2016, by Senator Marty Knollenberg and is currently in the Senate Transportation Committee.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Vincent Gregory
State Senator
11th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
October 6, 2016
Enclosed is a copy of the following follow-up report on the performance audit:
• Renaissance Zone Program, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Corporate Income Tax and Michigan Business Tax.
October 12, 2016
Enclosed is a copy of the following performance audit:
• Michigan State Disbursement Unit, Office of Child Support, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Sincerely,
Doug Ringler
Auditor General
The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communications were received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notices of Filing
September 28, 2016
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2016-030-LR (Secretary of State Filing #16-09-03) on this date at 3:46 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Emergency 9-1-1 Services Multiline Telephone Systems.”
These rules become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
October 6, 2016
In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2016-015-LR (Secretary of State Filing #16-10-01) on this date at 3:32 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Part 19. Tools.”
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Sincerely,
Ruth Johnson
Secretary of State
Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, September 21:
House Bill Nos. 5572 5591
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, September 22:
House Bill Nos. 4281 4282 5288 5289 5469 5470 5471 5472 5473 5474 5475 5476 5477 5478 5504 5651 5652 5730 5753 5790 5826 5838 5839 5842 5843 5844 5845 5846
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, September 23, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 218 at 12:12 p.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, September 28, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 92 at 2:42 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 93 at 2:44 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 94 at 2:46 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 95 at 2:48 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 96 at 2:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 866 at 2:52 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 867 at 2:54 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 868 at 2:56 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 869 at 2:58 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 956 at 3:00 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1007 at 3:02 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, September 20, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5891 5892 5893 5894 5895 5896 5897 5898 5899 5900 5901 5902 5903
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, September 21, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1089 1090 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104
House Bill Nos. 5904 5905 5906 5907 5908 5909 5910 5911 5912 5913 5914 5915 5916 5917 5918 5919 5920 5921 5922 5923 5924 5925
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Thursday, September 22, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 5926 5927 5928 5929 5930 5931 5932 5933 5934 5935 5936 5937 5938 5939 5940 5941 5942 5943 5944 5945 5946
House Joint Resolution SS
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
September 23, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Governor’s Council on Genocide and Holocaust Education
Robin Axelrod of 1610 Kearney Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Edmond Y. Azadian of 6340 Celeste Court, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Brian S. Durham of 1245 W. Grand River Avenue, 11A, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Corey L. Harbaugh of 31903 Brandywine Lake Road, Gobles, Michigan 49055, county of Van Buren, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Nelson Hersh of 5221 North Bay Drive, Orchard Lake, Michigan 48324, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Cindy A. Hughey of 2461 Emerald Lake Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Corinne V. Khederian of 441 North Glenhurst Drive, Bloomfield Township, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Lara S. Nercessian of 3867 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Richard Norsigian of 29958 High Valley Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Yosef Weingarten of 2615 Michigan, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Ara Sanjian of 7303 Reuter Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Michael T. Walenta of 2449 Rockhill Drive, N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Kenneth A. Waltzer of 5555 White Ash Lane, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Lori D. Weisberg of 6950 Falcon Court, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
Lori E. Talsky of 5904 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring August 26, 2018.
September 23, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Oakland University Board of Control
Tonya Allen of 6720 Michael Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, succeeding Richard Flynn, is appointed for a term expiring August 11, 2024.
Marianne Fey Miller of 544 Brookside Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, succeeding Robert I. Schostak, is appointed for a term expiring August 11, 2020.
Robert I. Schostak of 4376 Oak Grove Drive, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302, county of Oakland, succeeding Michael Kramer, is appointed for a term expiring August 11, 2024.
September 30, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Autism Council
Colleen M. Allen of 1370 Wellesley Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48203, county of Wayne, representing non-profit organizations serving those with ASD, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
Krista Clancy of 2000 Glen Iris Drive, Commerce Township, Michigan 48382, county of Oakland, representing state universities, succeeding Richard Fuqua, is appointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
Elizabeth D. Kowal of 1700 Sterling Oaks Court, Ada, Michigan 49301, county of Kent, representing medical/services centers or health care providers, succeeding Jane Turner, is appointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
Stacie W. Rulison of 6233 Welter Road, Saint Johns, Michigan 48879, county of Clinton, representing individuals with ASD or an individual who is a family member of an individual with ASD, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
September 30, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Nursing
Elizabeth Horton of 427 N. Oak Street, Fenton, Michigan 49430, county of Genesee, representing professional registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, succeeding Mary Brown, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2019.
September 30, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Wayne County Airport Authority
Mark Ouimet of 3502 River Pines Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, county of Washtenaw, succeeding Suzanne Hall, is appointed for a term commencing October 1, 2016, and expiring October 1, 2022.
October 3, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Ronald J. Bretz of 3521 Delta River Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906, county of Ingham, representing criminal defense attorneys of Michigan, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring November 1, 2018.
Timothy Donnellon of 4171 Emmett Road, Emmett, Michigan 48022, county of Saint Clair, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, succeeding James Bosscher, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2018.
David A. Hiller of 1324 Audubon Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, succeeding John Buczek, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2017.
Nathan S. Johnson of 11162 Scipio Highway, Vermontville, Michigan 49096, county of Eaton, representing the Michigan State Police Troopers Association, succeeding Michael Luty, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2017.
Donald C. Mawer of 695 Willow Lane, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring November 1, 2017.
David E. Molloy of 41497 Twain Place, Novi, Michigan 48377, county of Oakland, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, succeeding Doreen Ensign Olko, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2018.
Michael D. Wendling of 10256 Webb Road, Goodells, Michigan 48027, county of Saint Clair, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring November 1, 2018.
Leslie D. Wright of 645 Norton Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, county of Gratiot, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, succeeding Leo Mioduszewski, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2016.
Thomas R. Zulch of 104 S. Bywood Avenue, Clawson, Michigan 48017, county of Oakland, representing the Michigan Police Officers Labor Council, succeeding Richard R. Weiler, is appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2018.
October 5, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission
Amanda S. Norton-Price of 3975 Lakeridge Drive, Holland, Michigan 49424, county of Ottawa, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission
Lois A. Bader of 2523 Duryea Court, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, a member submitted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2020.
Steve Goodman of 14657 Pepperridge Drive, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, county of Ottawa, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2020.
JaNel L. Jamerson of 6301 Fleming Road, Flint, Michigan 48504, county of Genesee, a member submitted by the Senate Majority Leader, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2018.
John Kennedy of 4152 East Paris Avenue, S.E., Kentwood, Michigan 49512, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2018.
Kyle Mayer of 12923 Wilderness Trail, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, county of Ottawa, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2019.
Susan Medendorp of 941 Alexandria Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48917, county of Eaton, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2017.
Naomi Norman of 2608 Devonshire Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2018.
Amanda S. Norton-Price of 3975 Lakeridge Drive, Holland, Michigan 49424, county of Ottawa, a member submitted by the Speaker of the House, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2018.
Jeremy C. Reuter of 8788 E. State Road, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2019.
Nadra Shami of 5494 Ternes Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, county of Wayne, a member submitted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2020.
Denise L. Smith of 5766 Trumbull Drive, 210, Detroit, Michigan 48208, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2017.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Barber Examiners
Eric W. Dimoff of 1899 Culver Hill Drive, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
Perry G. Vitto of 8073 Elmhurst Drive, Canton, Michigan 48187, county of Wayne, representing barbers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2020.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund Commission
Linda J. Emmert of 4750 N. Omena Pointe Road, Omena, Michigan 49674, county of Leelanau, representing an individual nominated by the executive director of the Michigan Fraternal of Police who is survived by an officer killed while on duty who served with a municipal police department of a municipality with a population of 500,000 or less, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Mechanical Rules
David S. Galbreath of 3470 Segwun Avenue, S.E., Lowell, Michigan 49331, county of Kent, representing unlimited service heating and refrigeration, succeeding Richard Dvorak, is appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
Terry A. Gilligan of 34761 Navin Street, Livonia, Michigan 48152, county of Wayne, representing organized labor representing mechanical trades, succeeding Kevin Carden, is appointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
Craig R. Howson of 679 South 8 Mile Road, Midland, Michigan 48640, county of Midland, representing refrigeration service, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
Matthew Marsiglio of 21219 Martin Road, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081, county of Macomb, representing limited service heating and refrigeration, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
Gerald F. Philo of 16938 White Haven Drive, Northville, Michigan 48168, county of Wayne, representing professional mechanical engineers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
Bruce E. Seiler of 29259 Galloway Drive, Roseville, Michigan 48066, county of Macomb, representing fire suppression, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring October 1, 2020.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Medicine
Paul Sophiea of 610 S. Lafayette Street, Dearborn, Michigan 48124, county of Wayne, representing the general public, succeeding Cindy Pasky, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Ronald H. Bradley of 6182 Lounsbury Road, Williamston, Michigan 48895, county of Ingham, representing physicians, succeeding Thomas Goodwin, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
October 14, 2016
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Martin J. Wagar of 3708 Blackberry Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008, county of Kalamazoo, representing licensed real estate appraisers, succeeding Karen Myers, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2020.
October 17, 2016
Due to an error on the letter dated October 14, 2016 and filed with your office on October 14, 2016, please be advised of the following corrections appearing in bold print.
Chair – Building 21st Century Economy Commission
Santanu K. Baruah of 70 Middlesex Road, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Building 21st Century Economy Commission
Santanu K. Baruah of 70 Middlesex Road, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
JoAnn T. Crary of 8 Trillium Court, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Kathi Dobies of 30522 Georgetown Avenue, Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
James Holcomb of 1505 Downing Street, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Joseph J. Lauer of 600 Suffield Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor
Jason McCormick of 9321 Lewis Road, Portland, Michigan 48875, county of Ionia, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Timothy J. Nelson of 307 Knollwood Drive, Traverse City Michigan, 49686, county of Grand Traverse, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Sandra E. Pierce of 15348 Bay Hill Drive, Northville, Michigan 48168, county of Wayne, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Thomas C. Pleger of 803 N. Campus Court, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783, county of Chippewa, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Nedda N. Shayota of 780 Vaughan Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304, county of Oakland, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Jessica A. Tyson of 2180 44th Street, Kentwood, Michigan 49508, county of Kent, is appointed for a term expiring at te pleasure of the Governor.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received on September 22, 2016, and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2016-19
Creation of the
Office of Chief Medical Executive
Creation of the
Public Health Advisory Commission
Executive Office of the Governor
Department of Health and Human Services
WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the state of Michigan in the Governor; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes; and
WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department shall be under the supervision of the Governor unless otherwise provided by the Constitution; and
WHEREAS, protecting and promoting the public health is an essential function of government; and
WHEREAS, the creation of an Office of the Chief Medical Executive in the Department of Health and Human Services will help to protect and promote public health in Michigan by advising the Governor and the Department on public health issues, assessing the state of public health in Michigan, and communicating health information to the public; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a Public Health Advisory Commission will help to protect and promote public health in Michigan by providing advice and assistance on best practices for the organization of functions and the delivery of public health services by state and local governments;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard D. Snyder, Governor of the state of Michigan, by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:
I. DEFINITIONS
As used in this Order:
A. “Commission” means the Public Health Advisory Commission created under Section III of this Order.
B. “Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services.
C. “Director” means the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
D. “Office” means the Office of Chief Medical Executive created under Section II of this Order.
II. CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXECUTIVE
A. The Office of Chief Medical Executive is created within the Department of Health and Human Services.
B. The head of the Office shall be the new Chief Medical Executive. The new Chief Medical Executive shall be a physician appointed by the Governor who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The new Chief Medical Executive shall carry out the functions vested in the Office by this Order, as otherwise provided by law, and as directed by the Director and the Governor. The new Chief Medical Executive shall serve as a member of the Governor’s Cabinet.
C. The new Chief Medical Executive shall be a full-time employee of the Department who shall be exempt from and not within the classified state civil service.
D. The new Chief Medical Executive shall carry out any and all authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Chief Medical Executive under Subsection 2202(2) of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.2202. The position of Chief Medical Executive established by Subsection 2202(2) of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.2202, is abolished.
E. The Office shall disseminate public health information, including, but not limited to, advocating disease prevention and promoting the Department’s public health initiatives.
F. The Office shall, where appropriate, collaborate with public and private public health stakeholders in Michigan, including, but not limited to, institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and professional organizations.
G. The Office shall establish performance measures and other objective criteria to inform the public about the state of public health in Michigan and the Department’s public health initiatives. The Office shall publish those measures and other information the Director considers appropriate on the Department’s website.
H. The Office shall issue an annual report to the Governor, the legislature, and the public addressing the state of public health in Michigan and outlining the accomplishments and strategic goals of the Department relating to public health.
I. The Office shall otherwise assist in the development and implementation of the Department’s public health mission and values to protect, promote, and preserve the health of Michigan residents.
J. The Department shall ensure that the Office has adequate funding and staffing to accomplish the responsibilities set forth in this Order.
III. CREATION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
A. The Public Health Advisory Commission is created as a temporary commission pursuant to Article V, Section 4 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and shall serve as an advisory body within the Executive Office of the Governor.
B. The Commission shall be an independent and autonomous entity with the intent that its authority, powers, duties, and responsibilities be exercised free from the direction and supervision of the principal departments in the executive branch and shall be composed of twenty-four (24) members appointed as follows:
1. The new Chief Medical Executive shall be a voting member and shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission.
2. The Governor shall appoint eighteen (18) voting members to the Commission serving at the pleasure of the Governor.
3. The following five (5) department heads or their designees from within their respective departments who shall serve as non-voting, ex officio members:
• The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
• The Department of Environmental Quality
• The Department of Health and Human Services
• The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• The Department of State Police, or a designee from the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, within the Department of State Police.
C. A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
D. The eighteen voting members of the Commission appointed by the Governor shall include at least one member residing in each of Michigan’s Regional Prosperity Initiative zones.
E. The eighteen voting members of the Commission appointed by the Governor shall include at least one member representing each of the following categories:
• A physician
• A registered nurse
• A licensed pharmacist
• A veterinarian
• A representative of a nationally-accredited medical school
• A representative of a school of public health from an institution of higher education in the state
• A local public health official
• A person with experience in hospital administration
• A local director of public works
• An epidemiologist
• A toxicologist
• A food safety expert
• An expert in environmental health; and
• A representative of a non-profit health or environmental organization.
IV. CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION
The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Governor and the state of Michigan, and shall do all of the following:
1. Provide advice about emerging issues in public health, or other public health advice, as requested by the
Governor or the Director.
2. Complete an assessment of the current public health service delivery system in Michigan, at both the state and local level, including a review of (i) the organization of public health functions within and across the executive departments of this state, (ii) the division of responsibilities between state and local public health authorities, and (iii) the regulatory framework established by the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.1101 et seq.
3. Research and benchmark other states to identify best practices in public health governance.
4. Recommend changes to (i) the organization of public health functions within and across the executive departments of this state, (ii) the division of responsibilities between state and local public health authorities, and (iii) the regulatory framework established by the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.1101 et seq., as necessary to best protect and promote public health in Michigan.
5. Prioritize the Commission’s recommendations for implementation.
6. Provide other information or advice as directed by the Governor.
7. No later than April 1, 2017, the Commission shall complete its work and issue a final report to the Governor for his consideration. A copy of the final report shall be transmitted to the Legislature.
8. Ninety (90) days after issuance and transference of its final report, the Commission shall be deemed to have met the charges placed upon it by this Order and shall cease operations.
V. OPERATIONS OF THE COMMISSION
A. The Commission shall be staffed by personnel from and assisted by state departments and agencies as directed by the Office of the Governor.
B. The Commission may select from among its members a Vice Chairperson.
C. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and as may be provided in procedures adopted by the Commission. Meetings of the Commission may be held anywhere within the state of Michigan.
D. The Commission may establish workgroups or committees assigning Commission members to and inviting public participation on these workgroups or committees as the Commission deems necessary.
E. The Commission may adopt, reject, or modify recommendations made by the workgroups or committees.
F. A majority of the voting members of the Commission serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the Commission’s business, notwithstanding the existence of one or more vacancies. The Commission shall act by majority vote of its present and voting members.
G. The Commission shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this Order governing its organization and operations.
H. The Commission may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. Subject to the Governor’s approval, the Commission may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including, but not limited to, experts in the private sector, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and the nonprofit sector.
I. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Subject to the Governor’s approval and available funding, members of the Commission may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to relevant statutes and the rules and procedures of the Michigan Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
J. Subject to the Governor’s approval, the Commission may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts as necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Commission and the performance of its duties, as the Governor deems advisable and necessary in accordance with the relevant statutes, rules, and procedures of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
K. The Commission may accept grants of funds, donations of funds, property, labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be expended in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures.
L. A member of the Commission shall not use for personal gain information obtained by the member while performing business of the Commission, nor shall a member of the Commission disclose confidential information obtained by the member while conducting Commission business, except as necessary to perform Commission business.
M. Members of the Commission, staff, or contractors shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contact relating to Commission actions or activities to the Office of the Governor.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state or of any political subdivision of this state shall give to the Commission, or to any member or representative of the Commission, any necessary assistance required by the Commission, or any member or representative of the Commission, in the performance of the duties of the Commission so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access shall also be given to any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody, relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or investigation of the Commission.
B. Any suit, action, or other proceeding lawfully commenced by, against, or before any entity affected under this Order shall not abate by any reason or by the taking effect of this Order.
C. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to change the organization of the executive branch of state government or the assignment of functions among its units in a manner requiring the force of law.
D. The invalidity of any portion of this Order shall not affect the validity of the remainder the Order.
This Executive Order shall become effective upon filing.
[SEAL] Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the state of Michigan this 21st day of September, in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Sixteen.
Richard D. Snyder
Governor
By the Governor:
Ruth A. Johnson
Secretary of State
The executive order was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: September 27, 2016
Time: 12:52 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 218 (Public Act No. 284), being
An act to amend 2004 PA 46, entitled “An act to provide compensation to dependents of public safety officers who are killed or who are permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty; to create the public safety officers benefit fund; to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of certain state officers; and to make an appropriation,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 28.632) and by adding section 4a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on September 27, 2016, at 1:52 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:30 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 93 (Public Act No. 290), being
An act to amend 1982 PA 302, entitled “An act to create the Michigan justice training commission and the Michigan justice training fund; to provide the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to provide for the distribution and expenditure of funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 (MCL 18.421, 18.422, 18.423, 18.424, 18.425, 18.426, 18.428, and 18.429), sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as amended and section 9 as added by 1989 PA 158, and by adding sections 7, 8a, and 10.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:46 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:32 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 94 (Public Act No. 291), being
An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 7411 (MCL 333.7411), as amended by 2013 PA 223.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:48 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:34 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 95 (Public Act No. 292), being
An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 181 (MCL 600.181), as amended by 2008 PA 545.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:50 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:36 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 96 (Public Act No. 293), 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 11 of chapter III (MCL 763.11), as added by 2012 PA 479.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:52 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:52 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 866 (Public Act No. 294), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11701, 12102, 16901, 44501, and 82101 (MCL 324.11701, 324.12102, 324.16901, 324.44501, and 324.82101), section 11701 as amended by 2005 PA 199, section 12102 as amended by 2015 PA 224, section 16901 as amended by 2014 PA 543, section 44501 as amended by 2012 PA 294, and section 82101 as amended by 2014 PA 404.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:54 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:54 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 867 (Public Act No. 295), being
An act to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled “An act to provide for a waiver of tuition grant program at state public institutions of higher education for children and surviving spouses of Michigan police officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty; to provide for the administration of that tuition grant program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of state officers, agencies, and departments; and to provide for an appropriation,” by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1242), as amended by 2012 PA 470.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:56 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:56 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 868 (Public Act No. 296), being
An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2950 and 2950a (MCL 600.2950 and 600.2950a), section 2950 as amended by 2016 PA 94 and section 2950a as amended by 2010 PA 19.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:58 p.m.)
Date: October 3, 2016
Time: 8:58 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 869 (Public Act No. 297), being
An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 528a (MCL 750.528a), as amended by 2015 PA 26.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 3:00 p.m.)
Date: October 4, 2016
Time: 1:44 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 92 (Public Act No. 289), being
An act to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “An act to provide for the creation of the commission on law enforcement standards; to prescribe its membership, powers, and duties; to prescribe the reporting responsibilities of certain state and local agencies; to provide for additional costs in criminal cases; to provide for the establishment of the law enforcement officers training fund; and to provide for disbursement of allocations from the law enforcement officers training fund to local agencies of government participating in a police training program,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 28.601, 28.602, 28.603, 28.605, 28.606, 28.607, 28.609, 28.609a, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, 28.610, 28.611, 28.612, 28.613, and 28.614), sections 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, and 14 as amended and sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d as added by 1998 PA 237, section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 170, section 9 as amended by 2005 PA 239, and section 10 as amended by 2010 PA 67; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 4, 2016, at 2:44 p.m.)
Date: October 6, 2016
Time: 1:56 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 956 (Public Act No. 309), being
An act to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “An act to provide for a tax upon the sale and distribution of tobacco products; to regulate and license manufacturers, wholesalers, secondary wholesalers, vending machine operators, unclassified acquirers, transportation companies, transporters, and retailers of tobacco products; to prescribe the powers and duties of the revenue division and the department of treasury in regard to tobacco products; to provide for the administration, collection, and disposition of the tax; to levy an assessment; to provide for the administration, collection, defense, and disposition of the assessment; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the appointment of special investigators as peace officers for the enforcement of this act; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies for the violation of this act; to make and supplement appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2014 PA 272.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 6, 2016, at 3:54 p.m.)
Date: October 6, 2016
Time: 1:58 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1007 (Public Act No. 310), being
An act to amend 2012 PA 101, entitled “An act to create an autism coverage reimbursement program to encourage insurance and health coverage providers to provide autism coverage; to impose certain duties on certain state departments, agencies, and officials; to create certain funds; to authorize certain expenditures; and to provide for an appropriation,” by amending section 7 (MCL 550.1837).
(Filed with the Secretary of State on October 6, 2016, at 3:56 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
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 pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Young as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 403, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” (MCL 287.331 to 287.340) by adding section 8b.
Senate Bill No. 670, entitled
A bill to create a commission to commemorate the centennial of World War I; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
Senate Bill No. 1087, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 299, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment, collection and disposition of the costs of regulation of public utilities,” (MCL 460.111 to 460.120) by adding section 5a.
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:
House Bill No. 4674, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100a, 100c, 202, 401, 404, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 431, 434, 435, 438, 447, 448, 449, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 461, 463, 468, 469a, 472a, 474, 474a, and 475 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100c, 330.1202, 330.1401, 330.1404, 330.1420, 330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427, 330.1429, 330.1431, 330.1434, 330.1435, 330.1438, 330.1447, 330.1448, 330.1449, 330.1451, 330.1452, 330.1453, 330.1454, 330.1455, 330.1461, 330.1463, 330.1468, 330.1469a, 330.1472a, 330.1474, 330.1474a, and 330.1475), section 100a as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 100c as amended by 2015 PA 59, sections 202, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 431, 435, 438, 448, 449, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 461, 463, and 468 as amended by 1995 PA 290, section 401 as amended by 2004 PA 496, section 434 as amended by 2016 PA 113, section 469a as amended by 2004 PA 497, sections 472a and 475 as amended by 2004 PA 498, and sections 474 and 474a as added by 1996 PA 588, and by adding section 400b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1073, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516 and 43523a (MCL 324.43516 and 324.43523a), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and section 43523a as added by 2013 PA 108, and by adding section 43526b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516 and 43525b (MCL 324.43516 and 324.43525b), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and section 43525b as added by 2013 PA 108.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1075, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516, 43532, 43533, and 43536 (MCL 324.43516, 324.43532, 324.43533, and 324.43536), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and sections 43532, 43533, and 43536 as amended by 2013 PA 108.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 992, entitled
A bill to provide for the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft systems in this state; to create the unmanned aircraft systems task force; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prohibit conduct related to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems and prescribe penalties.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
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. 908
Senate Bill No. 909
Senate Bill No. 910
Senate Bill No. 911
Senate Bill No. 912
Senate Bill No. 913
Senate Bill No. 1026
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 908, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 8a, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2653, 125.2654, 125.2657, 125.2658, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2664, 125.2665, 125.2665a, and 125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 67, section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 145, sections 4, 8, 13, 15, and 16 as amended and section 8a as added by 2012 PA 502, section 7 as amended by 2002 PA 413, and section 15a as amended by 2014 PA 20, and by adding sections 13a and 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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. 535 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 909, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19511, 19512, and 19513 (MCL 324.19511, 324.19512, and 324.19513), as added by 1995 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. 536 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 910, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19601, 19607, 19608, and 19608a (MCL 324.19601, 324.19607, 324.19608, and 324.19608a), sections 19601 and 19607 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 19608 as amended by 2012 PA 446, and section 19608a as added by 2003 PA 253, and by adding section 19608b.
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. 537 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 911, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19508, 19509, and 19510 (MCL 324.19508, 324.19509, and 324.19510), as added by 1995 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. 538 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 912, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 (MCL 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19611, and 324.19612), sections 19609, 19610, and 19611 as added by 1998 PA 288 and section 19612 as amended by 2014 PA 115, and by adding section 19610a.
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. 539 Yeas—35
Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson
Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Emmons Hune O’Brien Warren
Green Johnson Pavlov Zorn
Gregory Jones Proos
Nays—1
Marleau
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Young
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Young stated that had he been present today when the vote was taken on the passage of the following bill, he would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 912
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 913, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20108b (MCL 324.20108b), as amended by 2010 PA 233.
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. 540 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1026, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of certain tax increment finance authorities; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authorities; to correct and prevent deterioration in residential, commercial, and industrial areas and certain other areas; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans and development areas; to promote residential and economic growth; to create certain boards; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain boards; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to levy certain taxes; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; to provide for enforcement of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Horn offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-2).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 541 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Kowall moved that further consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3
Senate Resolution No. 76
Senate Resolution No. 75
The motion prevailed.
Senate Resolution No. 204.
A resolution to urge the U.S. Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2015.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senator Pavlov offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 214.
A resolution to urge the President and Congress of the United States to curb and clarify the role and authority of the U.S. Department of Education as it relates to the “supplement not supplant” provisions in the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Whereas, The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that federal Title I funding to low-income students supplements, rather than supplants, state and local dollars. This provision is intended to keep local school districts from using federal Title I dollars as a replacement for state and local dollars in low-income schools; and
Whereas, To enforce this provision, the U.S. Department of Education has proposed burdensome regulations to require school districts to show that average per-pupil state and local spending in Title I schools is at least equal to the average spending in non-Title I schools. The rules allow several different options for districts to calculate spending and demonstrate compliance with “supplement not supplant”; and
Whereas, The proposed regulations exceed the legal authority of the department and blatantly trample on explicit statutory prohibitions. Specific prohibitions in the “supplement not supplant” provisions include subdivision 1118(b)(4), which says, “Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or permit the Secretary to prescribe the specific methodology a local educational agency uses to allocate state and local funds to each school receiving assistance under this part”; and
Whereas, School district personnel have complained that the proposed regulations would be unworkable. The School Superintendents Association (AASA) stated that the proposed regulation “glosses over the realities of school finance, the reality of how and when funds are allocated, the extent to which districts do or do not have complete flexibility, the patterns of teacher sorting and hiring, and the likelihood that many students would experience the rule, as drafted, in a way that undermines true efforts aimed at increasing education equity”; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the President of the United States to direct the U.S. Department of Education to stop its federal overreach as it relates to the “supplement not supplant” provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act; and be it further
Resolved, That we memorialize Congress to enact legislation that clarifies the Department of Education’s role and authority as it pertains to “supplement not supplant” provisions; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the U. S. Department of Education as public comment on proposed rules.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Education.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Hansen, MacGregor, Marleau, Proos and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 215.
A resolution declaring November 17, 2016, as World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Whereas, In 2016, an estimated 53,070 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 41,780 will die from the disease; and
Whereas, Pancreatic cancer surpassed breast cancer this year to become the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and it is projected to become the second leading cause by 2020; and
Whereas, Pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival rate in the single digits at just 8 percent; and
Whereas, When symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally in later stages, and 71 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis; and
Whereas, Approximately 1,520 deaths will occur in Michigan in 2016; and
Whereas, Pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women across the world; and
Whereas, There will be an estimated 418,451 new pancreatic cancer cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020; and
Whereas, The good health and well-being of the residents of Michigan are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes and effective treatments; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the State of Michigan and members of this legislative body designate November 17, 2016, as World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Gregory, Hansen, MacGregor, Marleau, Proos and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Zorn offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 216.
A resolution to commemorate the month of October 2016 as Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
Whereas, It is important for this legislative body to recognize official months that are set aside to raise awareness of serious diseases that affect citizens in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Dysautonomia is a serious neurological system disease that disables citizens of every age, gender, and race from performing the most basic functions; and
Whereas, People with dysautonomia may have one or several different medical conditions that affect automatic functions of the body, such as heart rate, kidney function, and temperature control; and
Whereas, Certain forms of dysautonomia include side effects, such as frequent fainting, dizziness, shortness of breath, difficulty eating and sleeping, and sometimes leads to death; and
Whereas, Dysautonomia can occur secondary to other medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and Parkinson’s disease; and
Whereas, Symptoms of dysautonomia are usually invisible to the untrained eye, for they usually occur internally; and
Whereas, Many people who have dysautonomia take a year or longer to get diagnosed and are occasionally misdiagnosed due to the lack of external symptoms and awareness; and
Whereas, Despite the lack of awareness, dysautonomia is not rare. In fact, over 70 million people worldwide live with some form of this medical condition; and
Whereas, There currently is no cure to dysautonomia; and
Whereas, Dysautonomia Awareness Month is an opportunity for citizens to raise understanding and funding to assist the fight in finding a cure; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate the month of October 2016 as Dysautonomia Awareness Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That all citizens are encouraged to increase their understanding and awareness of dysautonomia; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Gregory, Hansen, MacGregor, Marleau, Proos and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19.
A concurrent resolution to approve the release of money from the Roads Innovation Fund for deposit into the Michigan Transportation Fund, as provided by section 1j(5) of 1951 PA 51.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 104, p. 1878.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 65, p. 1609.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Shirkey introduced
Senate Bill No. 1105, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 30, entitled “Electric transmission line certification act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 460.562, 460.564, 460.565, 460.566, 460.567, 460.568, 460.569, 460.570, 460.571, 460.572, and 460.573), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 as amended by 2004 PA 198.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Senator Shirkey introduced
Senate Bill No. 1106, entitled
A bill to amend 1923 PA 238, entitled “An act authorizing the formation of corporations for the purpose of generating, manufacturing, producing, gathering, storing, transmitting, distributing, transforming, selling and supplying electric energy or gas, either artificial or natural, or both electric energy and gas, to the public generally, or to public utilities or natural gas companies, and providing for and giving to such corporations and also to corporations heretofore lawfully organized, among other things, for such purposes; to corporations heretofore lawfully organized, or that may hereafter be lawfully organized and duly authorized to carry on the electric or gas business as a public utility in the state of Michigan; and to foreign corporations heretofore lawfully organized or that may hereafter be lawfully organized, among other things, for such purposes, and duly authorized to carry on business in the state of Michigan, the right to condemn private property for the uses provided for herein,” by amending section 5 (MCL 486.255), as added by 2004 PA 197.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Senator Hune introduced
Senate Bill No. 1107, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” by amending section 654 (MCL 550.1654), as added by 2013 PA 4.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Senator Robertson introduced
Senate Bill No. 1108, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2016 PA 7.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 1109, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 7 (MCL 24.207), as amended by 2011 PA 52.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 1110, entitled
A bill to provide financial and other assistance to certain retailers; to create certain funds; to authorize certain programs to be created, operated, and administered by this state, certain local governmental units, and other entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and certain local governmental officials; to make an appropriation; and to distribute certain funds.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.
Senators Knollenberg, Jones, Kowall, Hertel and Warren introduced
Senate Bill No. 1111, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as added by 1997 PA 97.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Knollenberg, Jones, Kowall, Hertel and Warren introduced
Senate Bill No. 1112, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 1201, 1205, 1206, and 1207 (MCL 339.1201, 339.1205, 339.1206, and 339.1207), as amended by 1997 PA 97, and by adding section 1210b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Schuitmaker, O’Brien, Proos and Marleau introduced
Senate Bill No. 1113, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17019 and 17519.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Schmidt, Knollenberg, MacGregor, Hansen, Marleau and O’Brien introduced
Senate Bill No. 1114, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 758 and 759 (MCL 168.758 and 168.759), section 758 as amended by 1996 PA 207 and section 759 as amended by 2012 PA 523.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 1115, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2157a (MCL 600.2157a), as added by 1984 PA 340.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 1116, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 57b and 109m (MCL 400.57b and 400.109m), section 57b as amended by 2015 PA 56 and section 109m as added by 2014 PA 341, and by adding section 10h.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.
Senators Kowall and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 21, 21a, and 464 (MCL 280.21, 280.21a, and 280.464), section 21 as amended by 2007 PA 51 and section 21a as added and section 464 as amended by 1989 PA 134.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Ananich introduced
Senate Bill No. 1118, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 325.1005), as amended by 1998 PA 56.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Hood introduced
Senate Bill No. 1119, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2110a and 2111 (MCL 500.2110a and 500.2111), as amended by 2012 PA 441.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Senator Casperson introduced
Senate Bill No. 1120, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 25a and 31 (MCL 257.25a and 257.31), section 25a as added by 1984 PA 328.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 1121, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 105c (MCL 388.1705c), as amended by 2008 PA 268.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Shirkey introduced
Senate Bill No. 1122, entitled
A bill to create the educational instruction access act; to limit the powers of local governmental bodies regarding the selling, transferring, leasing, or renting of property; and to provide remedies and penalties.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Schuitmaker, Horn and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 1123, entitled
A bill to regulate the inspection, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair, and operation of elevators and the licensing of elevator contractors, elevator journeymen, and elevator inspectors; to prescribe the powers and duties of the elevator safety board; to establish the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for certain fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; 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 Knollenberg, Horn and Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 1124, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending sections 13e and 28 (MCL 125.1513e and 125.1528), section 13e as added by 2005 PA 50 and section 28 as amended by 2014 PA 9.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senators Horn, Schuitmaker and Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 1125, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2015 PA 184.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4281, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 39 (MCL 338.2239), as amended by 2012 PA 308.
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 Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4282, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2403 and 2404b (MCL 339.2403 and 339.2404b), section 2403 as amended by 1984 PA 191 and section 2404b as amended by 2014 PA 175.
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 Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5288, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 947a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5289, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 947.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5469, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding part 2.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5470, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 54.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5471, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 55.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5472, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 56, 57, 58, and 59.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5473, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 59a and 59b.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5474, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 59e and 59f.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5475, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 59c and 59d.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5476, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” by amending section 104a (MCL 4.1104a), as amended by 2013 PA 241.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5477, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2006 PA 482.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5478, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 15.231 and 15.232), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6 and section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 553, and by designating sections 1 to 16 as part 1.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5504, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled “Uniform fraudulent transfer act,” by amending sections 1, 4, and 9 (MCL 566.31, 566.34, and 566.39), section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 44.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5572, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending section 154 (MCL 207.1154), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
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. 5591, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 305, entitled “Uniform electronic transactions act,” (MCL 450.831 to 450.849) by adding section 5a.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
House Bill No. 5651, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 24, 25, and 26 (MCL 120.102, 120.104, 120.105, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.112, 120.113, 120.114, 120.116, 120.121, 120.124, 120.125, and 120.126), section 5 as amended by 2001 PA 244 and section 14 as amended by 2002 PA 412; 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 Economic Development and International Investment.
House Bill No. 5652, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2004), as amended by 2014 PA 507.
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 Economic Development and International Investment.
House Bill No. 5730, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 9.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 5753, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1321 (MCL 380.1321), as amended by 2008 PA 1.
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 Education.
House Bill No. 5790, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 462, entitled “An act to allow peace officers to carry and administer opioid antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists by law enforcement agencies and peace officers; and to limit the civil and criminal liability of law enforcement agencies and peace officers for the possession, distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.541).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5826, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 5a.
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 Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5838, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 459 (MCL 750.459), as amended by 2014 PA 331.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5839, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16w of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16w), as amended by 2014 PA 327.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5842, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending sections 3, 5, and 11 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, and 780.991).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5843, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 780.989).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5844, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 780.993).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5845, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 780.995).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5846, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending section 17 (MCL 780.997).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 927, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 53, entitled “An act to prohibit access to computers, computer systems, and computer networks for certain fraudulent purposes; to prohibit intentional and unauthorized access, alteration, damage, and destruction of computers, computer systems, computer networks, computer software programs, and data; to prohibit the sending of certain electronic messages; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 4 and 7 (MCL 752.794 and 752.797), section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 326 and section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 180.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 928, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 17c of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17c), as added by 2002 PA 28.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1029, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 601c (MCL 257.601c), as added by 2001 PA 103.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1030, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1076, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 636 and 637 (MCL 257.636 and 257.637).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1077, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 636 (MCL 257.636).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 1078, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled “Driver education provider and instructor act,” by amending section 37 (MCL 256.657), as amended by 2014 PA 317.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4588, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 330, entitled “Private security business and security alarm act,” by amending sections 37 and 39 (MCL 338.1087 and 338.1089), as added by 2010 PA 68, and by adding section 37a.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5181, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 2a of chapter IV (MCL 764.2a), as amended by 2002 PA 483.
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.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5618, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310d.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5619, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1310c.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5620, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1310b (MCL 380.1310b), as amended by 2014 PA 478.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5621, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1308 (MCL 380.1308), as added by 1999 PA 102.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5693, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1311 (MCL 380.1311), as amended by 2008 PA 1.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5694, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1310 (MCL 380.1310), as amended by 2000 PA 230.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1311a (MCL 380.1311a), as amended by 2007 PA 138.
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, 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, September 20, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
The Committee on Commerce reported
Senate Bill No. 627, entitled
A bill to authorize this state and certain public authorities to develop certain eligible projects and to enter into certain agreements; to impose certain conditions on those agreements; to impose certain powers and duties on certain state and local officials and employees; to authorize the financing of certain eligible projects; and to exempt certain property from certain taxes.
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.
Wayne A. Schmidt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schmidt, Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien 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 Commerce submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel
The Committee on Energy and Technology reported
Senate Bill No. 1087, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 299, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment, collection and disposition of the costs of regulation of public utilities,” (MCL 460.111 to 460.120) by adding section 5a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Michael L. Nofs
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Nofs, Proos, Horn, Schuitmaker, Hune, Shirkey, Zorn, Hopgood and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Energy and Technology submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Proos, Horn, Schuitmaker, Hune, Shirkey, Zorn, Hopgood and Bieda
Excused: Senator Knezek
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security reported
House Bill No. 5639, entitled
A bill to amend 1885 PA 152, entitled “An act to authorize the establishment of facilities for former members of the armed forces of the United States in the state of Michigan; to create funds; and to provide for the promulgation of rules,” (MCL 36.1 to 36.12) by adding section 9.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Margaret E. O’Brien
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators O’Brien, Zorn, Colbeck and Knezek
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 12:00 noon, Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators O’Brien (C), Zorn, Colbeck and Knezek
Excused: Senator Emmons
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 1088, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2014 PA 50.
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, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Hertel
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
House Bill No. 5577, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 226, 248, 248h, and 802 (MCL 257.226, 257.248, 257.248h, and 257.802), section 226 as amended by 2004 PA 163, section 248 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 248h as added by 1993 PA 300, and section 802 as amended by 2015 PA 78, and by adding sections 248k, 250a, 250b, and 250c.
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, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Hertel
Nays: None
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, September 21, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren and Hertel
Excused: Senator Johnson
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
Senate Bill No. 39, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 503, 504, 2104, 2106, 2126, 2130, 2131, 2132, 2136, 52501, 52503, and 52506 (MCL 324.503, 324.504, 324.2104, 324.2106, 324.2126, 324.2130, 324.2131, 324.2132, 324.2136, 324.52501, 324.52503, and 324.52506), section 503 as amended by 2012 PA 294, section 504 as amended by 2009 PA 47, section 2104 as amended by 1998 PA 28, sections 2106, 2130, and 2136 as added by 1995 PA 60, section 2126 as amended by 2011 PA 323, sections 2131 and 2132 as amended by 2012 PA 622, and section 52501 as amended and sections 52503 and 52506 as added by 2004 PA 125, and by adding sections 514, 2137, and 72117.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
Senate Bill No. 40, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 2135, 2154, and 51106 (MCL 324.2135, 324.2154, and 324.51106), section 2135 as added by 1995 PA 60 and sections 2154 and 51106 as amended by 2012 PA 604.
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.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Resolution No. 174.
A resolution to recognize Clay Township as the sturgeon angling capital of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 47, p. 722.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1073, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516 and 43523a (MCL 324.43516 and 324.43523a), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and section 43523a as added by 2013 PA 108, and by adding section 43526b; 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.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1074, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516 and 43525b (MCL 324.43516 and 324.43525b), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and section 43525b as added by 2013 PA 108.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 1075, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 43516, 43532, 43533, and 43536 (MCL 324.43516, 324.43532, 324.43533, and 324.43536), section 43516 as amended by 2016 PA 36 and sections 43532, 43533, and 43536 as amended by 2013 PA 108.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 5146, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2015 PA 188.
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.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt and Green
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 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt and Green
Excused: Senator Johnson
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No. 979, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of municipal recovery and development authorities in certain local governments; to provide for the powers and duties of a municipal recovery and development authority; to authorize the levy and collection of a property tax by a municipal recovery and development authority; to provide for the issuance of bonds, notes, and other obligations; to authorize certain investments; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain government officials.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Arlan B. Meekhof
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Meekhof, Hansen, Kowall, Ananich and Hood
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Bill No. 999, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled “Michigan promise zone authority act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 390.1664), as added by 2016 PA 9.
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.
Arlan B. Meekhof
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Meekhof, Hansen, Kowall, Ananich and Hood
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Government Operations reported
Senate Resolution No. 204.
A resolution to urge the U.S. Congress to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education and Reform Act of 2015.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 65, p. 1576.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Arlan B. Meekhof
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Meekhof, Hansen and Kowall
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Meekhof (C), Hansen, Kowall, Ananich and Hood
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 879, 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 sections 1h and 1i (MCL 247.651h and 247.651i), section 1h as amended by 2008 PA 501 and section 1i as added by 2001 PA 259.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
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
Senate Bill No. 953, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7b, 11, 11a, 17, and 17a (MCL 252.302, 252.303, 252.304, 252.306, 252.307b, 252.311, 252.311a, 252.317, and 252.317a), sections 2, 4, 6, 11, 11a, and 17 as amended and sections 7b and 17a as added by 2014 PA 2 and section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 448.
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.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn and Pavlov
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 992, entitled
A bill to provide for the operation and regulation of unmanned aerial systems in this state; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prohibit conduct related to the operation of unmanned aerial systems and prescribe penalties.
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.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1089, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 710e (MCL 257.710e), as amended by 2008 PA 43.
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.
The Committee on Transportation reported
House Bill No. 5447, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 811e and 811h (MCL 257.811e and 257.811h), as amended by 2015 PA 78.
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 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, September 22, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 9:45 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), Meekhof, MacGregor and Ananich
Excused: Senator Gregory
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., Regional Law Enforcement Center, 714 - 17 Mile Road, Marshall
Present: Senators Nofs (C), Colbeck and Knezek
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, October 19, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1801)
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, October 19, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Commerce - Wednesday, October 19, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, October 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)
Michigan Competitiveness - Wednesday, October 19, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)
Natural Resources - Wednesday, October 19, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-1721)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, October 19, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, October 19, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)
Transportation - Thursday, October 20, 8:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 12:15 p.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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