No. 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Frederick—present Kelly—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present
Allor—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Robinson—excused
Barrett—present Geiss—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaSata—present Sabo—present
Bizon—present Graves—present Lasinski—present Santana—present
Brann—present Green—present Lauwers—present Scott—present
Brinks—present Greig—present Leonard—present Sheppard—present
Byrd—present Greimel—present Leutheuser—present Singh—present
Calley—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present
Cambensy—present Guerra—present Lilly—present Sowerby—present
Camilleri—present Hammoud—present Love—present Tedder—present
Canfield—present Hauck—present Lower—present Theis—present
Chang—present Hernandez—present Lucido—present VanderWall—present
Chatfield—present Hertel—present Marino—present VanSingel—present
Chirkun—present Hoadley—present Maturen—present Vaupel—present
Clemente—present Hoitenga—present McCready—present VerHeulen—present
Cochran—present Hornberger—present Miller—present Victory—present
Cole—present Howell—present Moss—present Webber—present
Cox—present Howrylak—present Neeley—present Wentworth—present
Crawford—present Hughes—present Noble—present Whiteford—present
Dianda—present Iden—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present
Durhal—present Inman—present Pagel—present Yancey—present
Elder—present Johnson—present Peterson—present Yanez—present
Ellison—present Jones—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present
Faris—present Kahle—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present
Farrington—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Pastor John Brock, Senior Pastor of New Hope Church in East Tawas, offered the following invocation:
“Holy God, we thank You for this day, as a gift from Your hand with new and glorious mercies. We meet today and ask that our intercession is good and acceptable in Your sight, as we gather in this great place with this great assembly of servants. Praying for those in authority is Your will, You command Your followers to constantly pray for those in Authority.
As the Members of the Michigan House find their way back to our State Capital in anticipation of a busy winter session, we ask Your continued blessing on our Nation and the Great Lake state of Michigan. May this New Year inspire goodness and hope among the Members of this House, that the challenges and issues they face be met with Your timing and wisdom.
We are thankful for those who continued to serve in the offices and halls, even during the recess, would You bless those servants greatly. Above all we ask for Your Guidance and especially Your Protection for the people in this building and specifically in this, the Michigan House of Representatives.
Father, would You Bless each woman and man here and honor their sacrifice of time, energy, talents and treasures to serve in this important place. Without their faithful and steady efforts, the work of our State could not be possible. Watch over their families as they are away to do this vital work.
May all that is done this day, this session and this year, be done to Your greater power, glory and honor. Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Greig moved that Rep. Robinson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 94, entitled
An act to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2016 PA 515.
The Senate has passed the bill by a 2/3 vote, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding.
SALES TAX; COLLECTIONS; SALES TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
USE TAX; COLLECTIONS; USE TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
July 25, 2017
Today I am returning Enrolled Senate Bills 94 and 95 to you unsigned. These bills, generally known as Sales Tax on the Difference, represent a departure from a compromise I made with the Legislature in 2013.
That compromise created a system through which a vehicle buyer who traded in a vehicle saw a reduction in their sales or use tax based on the difference between the price of the vehicle they were purchasing and the one they were trading in. The reduction is scheduled to phase-in gradually to lessen the burden on the state’s general and school aid funds, which are paid for by Michigan taxpayers.
The bills would accelerate a gradual and agreed upon phase-in of the sales and use tax relief to a degree that I believe is not fiscally prudent. With budget pressures from a number of areas in coming years, in particular dedication of funds to road funding, I do not believe it is appropriate to create additional financial strain by accelerating the tax relief agreed to in 2013.
Accordingly, I am returning Senate Bills 94 and 95 without signature.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The question being on the passage of the bill, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
The bill was then passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 7 Yeas—85
Afendoulis Farrington Kesto Reilly
Albert Frederick Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Garcia LaFave Roberts
Allor Glenn LaSata Runestad
Barrett Graves Lasinski Scott
Bellino Green Lauwers Sheppard
Bizon Greimel Leonard Singh
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Sneller
Brinks Hauck Lilly Tedder
Byrd Hernandez Lower Theis
Calley Hertel Lucido VanderWall
Camilleri Hoitenga Marino VanSingel
Canfield Hornberger Maturen Vaupel
Chatfield Howell McCready VerHeulen
Chirkun Hughes Miller Victory
Clemente Iden Moss Webber
Cole Inman Neeley Wentworth
Cox Johnson Noble Whiteford
Crawford Jones Pagel Yanez
Dianda Kahle Peterson Yaroch
Durhal Kelly Phelps Zemke
Elder
Nays—23
Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo Howrylak Sabo
Chang Geiss LaGrand Santana
Cochran Greig Liberati Sowerby
Ellison Guerra Love Wittenberg
Faris Hammoud Pagan Yancey
Garrett Hoadley Rabhi
In The Chair: Chatfield
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Because senate bills 94 and 95 continue to fail to hold the School Aid Fund harmless and will reduce state revenue by at least $300 million over the next 20 years with most of the impact being to the School Aid Fund, I voted no on the override of the governor’s veto of the aforementioned bills. Putting the burden of the acceleration of the ‘tax breaks’ in the respective bills, on the backs of our public school districts and our students is unconscionable. We need to protect and enhance the school aid fund, not raid it.”
Rep. Love, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Because educating our children is a priority and ensuring that school districts across the state have the resources they need, I oppose overriding the Governor’s veto. These bills would reduce state revenue by at least $300 million over the next 20 years with most of the impact being to the School Aid Fund. As a Democrat and former professor/educator, I cannot in good conscience support this legislation. A small tax cut for the purchase of a vehicle is helpful, but not when the 99th legislature failed to pass auto insurance reform that could’ve helped buyers insure the vehicles they purchase.”
Senate Bill No. 95, entitled
An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2016 PA 516.
The Senate has passed the bill by a 2/3 vote, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding.
SALES TAX; COLLECTIONS; SALES TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
USE TAX; COLLECTIONS; USE TAX ON THE DIFFERENCE; ACCELERATE PHASE-IN
July 25, 2017
Today I am returning Enrolled Senate Bills 94 and 95 to you unsigned. These bills, generally known as Sales Tax on the Difference, represent a departure from a compromise I made with the Legislature in 2013.
That compromise created a system through which a vehicle buyer who traded in a vehicle saw a reduction in their sales or use tax based on the difference between the price of the vehicle they were purchasing and the one they were trading in. The reduction is scheduled to phase-in gradually to lessen the burden on the state’s general and school aid funds, which are paid for by Michigan taxpayers.
The bills would accelerate a gradual and agreed upon phase-in of the sales and use tax relief to a degree that I believe is not fiscally prudent. With budget pressures from a number of areas in coming years, in particular dedication of funds to road funding, I do not believe it is appropriate to create additional financial strain by accelerating the tax relief agreed to in 2013.
Accordingly, I am returning Senate Bills 94 and 95 without signature.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The question being on the passage of the bill, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
The bill was then passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 8 Yeas—85
Afendoulis Farrington Kesto Reilly
Albert Frederick Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Garcia LaFave Roberts
Allor Glenn LaSata Runestad
Barrett Graves Lasinski Scott
Bellino Green Lauwers Sheppard
Bizon Greimel Leonard Singh
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Sneller
Brinks Hauck Lilly Tedder
Byrd Hernandez Lower Theis
Calley Hertel Lucido VanderWall
Camilleri Hoitenga Marino VanSingel
Canfield Hornberger Maturen Vaupel
Chatfield Howell McCready VerHeulen
Chirkun Hughes Miller Victory
Clemente Iden Moss Webber
Cole Inman Neeley Wentworth
Cox Johnson Noble Whiteford
Crawford Jones Pagel Yanez
Dianda Kahle Peterson Yaroch
Durhal Kelly Phelps Zemke
Elder
Nays—23
Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo Howrylak Sabo
Chang Geiss LaGrand Santana
Cochran Greig Liberati Sowerby
Ellison Guerra Love Wittenberg
Faris Hammoud Pagan Yancey
Garrett Hoadley Rabhi
In The Chair: Chatfield
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Because senate bills 94 and 95 continue to fail to hold the School Aid Fund harmless and will reduce state revenue by at least $300 million over the next 20 years with most of the impact being to the School Aid Fund, I voted no on the override of the governor’s veto of the aforementioned bills. Putting the burden of the acceleration of the ‘tax breaks’ in the respective bills, on the backs of our public school districts and our students is unconscionable. We need to protect and enhance the school aid fund, not raid it.”
Rep. Love, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Because educating our children is a priority and ensuring that school districts across the state have the resources they need, I oppose overriding the Governor’s veto. These bills would reduce state revenue by at least $300 million over the next 20 years with most of the impact being to the School Aid Fund. As a Democrat and former professor/educator, I cannot in good conscience support this legislation. A small tax cut for the purchase of a vehicle is helpful, but not when the 99th legislature failed to pass auto insurance reform that could’ve helped buyers insure the vehicles they purchase.”
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5144, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending the title and sections 102, 201, 205, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 602, and 801 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27201, 333.27205, 333.27501, 333.27502, 333.27503, 333.27504, 333.27505, 333.27602, and 333.27801).
(The bill was received from the Senate on January 16, with substitute (S-1), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 3, p. 34.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 9 Yeas—95
Afendoulis Frederick Kahle Reilly
Alexander Garrett Kelly Rendon
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo Kesto Roberts
Bellino Geiss Kosowski Runestad
Brann Glenn LaFave Sabo
Brinks Graves LaGrand Santana
Byrd Green LaSata Scott
Cambensy Greig Lasinski Sheppard
Camilleri Greimel Lauwers Singh
Canfield Griffin Leonard Sneller
Chang Guerra Liberati Sowerby
Chatfield Hammoud Lilly Tedder
Chirkun Hauck Love VanderWall
Clemente Hernandez Lucido Vaupel
Cochran Hertel Marino VerHeulen
Cole Hoadley Maturen Webber
Cox Hoitenga McCready Wentworth
Crawford Hornberger Moss Whiteford
Dianda Howrylak Neeley Wittenberg
Durhal Hughes Pagan Yancey
Elder Iden Pagel Yanez
Ellison Inman Peterson Yaroch
Faris Johnson Phelps Zemke
Farrington Jones Rabhi
Nays—13
Albert Garcia Lower Theis
Allor Howell Miller VanSingel
Bizon Leutheuser Noble Victory
Calley
In The Chair: Chatfield
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4430, entitled
A bill to prohibit this state and certain other governmental agents, employees, and entities in this state from assisting a federal agency in obtaining certain forms of data without a warrant; and to prohibit certain uses of certain data collected without a warrant.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 10 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly
Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon
Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Glenn LaSata Santana
Bizon Graves Lasinski Scott
Brann Green Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Greig Leonard Singh
Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Cambensy Guerra Lilly Tedder
Camilleri Hammoud Love Theis
Canfield Hauck Lower VanderWall
Chang Hernandez Lucido VanSingel
Chatfield Hertel Marino Vaupel
Clemente Hoadley Maturen VerHeulen
Cochran Hoitenga McCready Victory
Cole Hornberger Miller Webber
Cox Howell Moss Wentworth
Crawford Howrylak Neeley Whiteford
Dianda Hughes Noble Wittenberg
Durhal Iden Pagan Yancey
Elder Inman Pagel Yanez
Ellison Johnson Peterson Yaroch
Faris Jones Phelps Zemke
Farrington Kahle Rabhi
Nays—1
Chirkun
In The Chair: Chatfield
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Kelly and Kahle offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 225.
A resolution to declare January 21-27, 2018, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest-quality schools possible; and
Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly-effective schools should be issues of importance to our state’s leaders; and
Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing all children to be successful in a global economy; and
Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals in public, private, and charter schools across the state who are committed to educating children; and
Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and
Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 21-27, 2018, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Kahle, Cochran, Crawford, Faris, Howrylak, Hughes, Kelly, Lasinski, Maturen, Runestad, Sabo, Sneller, Webber and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 226.
A resolution to declare January 2018 as Foster Grandparent Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, For decades both Congress and state legislatures across the country have recognized the value and importance of one of our nation’s most valuable resources, our senior volunteers, which strengthen our communities by contributing their experience, knowledge, and accomplishments; and
Whereas, At a time of mounting social need and growing interest in service by older Americans, the United States has an unprecedented opportunity to harness the talents of volunteers over the age of 55 to address community challenges; and
Whereas, It is well-known that grandparents can play an important role in children’s lives. By listening, caring, and simply being a part of a child’s life, grandparents provide encouragement, support, stability, and connectedness that can have a profound and lasting impact. They also serve as excellent role models and sounding boards, which is especially important for children who come from at-risk backgrounds or who face physical or emotional challenges; and
Whereas, From this idea emerged the Foster Grandparent Program, which began in 1965 as a national demonstration effort to show how limited income persons over the age of 55 have the maturity and experience to establish a personal relationship with children who have exceptional or special needs; and
Whereas, Foster grandparents make this commitment for the benefit of children and youth facing mental or physical challenges, such as learning disabilities, and for those who have experienced poverty, neglect, abuse, or delinquency; and
Whereas, The Foster Grandparent Program offers continuing intergenerational nurturing relationships, resulting in the participating children’s emotional and social growth, increased self-confidence, and breaking of negative stereotypes of old people; and
Whereas, The mission of the Foster Grandparent Program is to improve the overall quality of life for the older adult volunteer and to help provide enrichment opportunities for students with special needs by filling a specific place in children’s hearts and serving as effective role models for future citizens; and
Whereas, Foster grandparents receive as many benefits as the children with whom they work, allowing the foster grandparent to become a healthier, happier person who is motivated, who has a sense of pride which comes from being wanted and useful, and who stays mentally and physically active; and
Whereas, These senior volunteers are able to provide an average of 20 hours of weekly support to children under the age of 21 with special or exceptional needs; although some volunteers dedicate up to 40 hours a week. This offers the foster grandparents an excellent opportunity to share their lifetime of experience in a supportive relationship, thereby, having a tremendously positive impact in their community; and
Whereas, In addition to the satisfaction of helping their assigned children develop, the Foster Grandparent Program provides volunteers, who are older individuals on limited incomes, with tax-free stipends, one meal per day, reimbursement for transportation, and an annual physical, which have all been proven to improve the seniors’ mental and physical health; and
Whereas, In Lenawee and surrounding counties, nearly 550 seniors have served as foster grandparents, contributing countless hours of non-judgmental guidance to nearly 2000 students and young adults, improving their reading, writing, and math skills as well as social interactions and self-esteem; and
Whereas, Michigan citizens benefit from 19 Foster Grandparent Programs that serve approximately 60 Michigan counties, with approximately 1,200 foster grandparents serving an estimated 9,000 young people in Michigan annually; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2018 as Foster Grandparent Month in the state of Michigan. We honor these selfless senior volunteers and the services they provide to children in our communities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5198, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 51501 and 51514 (MCL 324.51501 and 324.51514), section 51501 as amended by 2017 PA 60 and section 51514 as added by 1995 PA 57.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Allor moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5284, entitled
A bill to authorize the department of technology, management, and budget to convey state-owned property in Saginaw County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Rabhi
Albert Frederick Kelly Reilly
Alexander Garcia Kesto Rendon
Allor Garrett Kosowski Roberts
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Bellino Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bizon Glenn LaSata Santana
Brann Graves Lasinski Scott
Brinks Green Lauwers Sheppard
Byrd Greig Leonard Singh
Calley Greimel Leutheuser Sneller
Cambensy Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Camilleri Guerra Lilly Tedder
Canfield Hammoud Love Theis
Chang Hauck Lower VanderWall
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanSingel
Chirkun Hertel Marino Vaupel
Clemente Hoadley Maturen VerHeulen
Cochran Hoitenga McCready Victory
Cole Hornberger Miller Webber
Cox Howell Moss Wentworth
Crawford Howrylak Neeley Whiteford
Dianda Hughes Noble Wittenberg
Durhal Iden Pagan Yancey
Elder Inman Pagel Yanez
Ellison Johnson Peterson Yaroch
Faris Jones Phelps Zemke
Nays—0
In The Chair: Glenn
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5001, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 50507 (MCL 324.50507), as amended by 2016 PA 248, and by adding part 535; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 12 Yeas—98
Afendoulis Faris Kesto Rabhi
Albert Farrington Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Frederick LaFave Roberts
Allor Garcia LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Garrett LaSata Santana
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Scott
Brann Geiss Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Graves Leonard Singh
Byrd Green Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Greig Liberati Sowerby
Cambensy Greimel Lilly Tedder
Camilleri Griffin Love VanderWall
Canfield Guerra Lower VanSingel
Chang Hammoud Lucido Vaupel
Chatfield Hauck Marino VerHeulen
Chirkun Hertel Maturen Victory
Clemente Hoadley McCready Webber
Cochran Hornberger Miller Wentworth
Cole Howell Moss Whiteford
Cox Howrylak Neeley Wittenberg
Crawford Hughes Pagan Yancey
Dianda Iden Pagel Yanez
Durhal Inman Peterson Yaroch
Elder Jones Phelps Zemke
Ellison Kahle
Nays—10
Barrett Hoitenga Noble Runestad
Glenn Johnson Reilly Theis
Hernandez Kelly
In The Chair: Glenn
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 50507, 50703, 50706, and 51101 (MCL 324.50507, 324.50703, 324.50706, and 324.51101), section 50507 as amended by 2016 PA 248, sections 50703 and 50706 as added by 1995 PA 57, and section 51101 as amended by 2006 PA 383, and by adding part 535; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5002, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7jj (MCL 211.7jj[1]), as amended by 2016 PA 261.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 13 Yeas—98
Afendoulis Faris Kesto Rabhi
Albert Farrington Kosowski Rendon
Alexander Frederick LaFave Roberts
Allor Garcia LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Garrett LaSata Santana
Bizon Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Scott
Brann Geiss Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Graves Leonard Singh
Byrd Green Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Greig Liberati Sowerby
Cambensy Griffin Lilly Tedder
Camilleri Guerra Love VanderWall
Canfield Hammoud Lower VanSingel
Chang Hauck Lucido Vaupel
Chatfield Hertel Marino VerHeulen
Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Victory
Clemente Hoitenga McCready Webber
Cochran Hornberger Miller Wentworth
Cole Howell Moss Whiteford
Cox Howrylak Neeley Wittenberg
Crawford Hughes Pagan Yancey
Dianda Iden Pagel Yanez
Durhal Inman Peterson Yaroch
Elder Jones Phelps Zemke
Ellison Kahle
Nays—10
Barrett Hernandez Noble Runestad
Glenn Johnson Reilly Theis
Greimel Kelly
In The Chair: Glenn
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Cole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, January 16:
House Bill Nos. 5411 5412 5413 5414 5415 5416 5417 5418 5419 5420 5421 5422
House Joint Resolution BB
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, January 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 751 752
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, January, 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 439 440 522 748
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4472, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17702, 17704, and 17755 (MCL 333.17702, 333.17704, and 333.17755), sections 17702 and 17704 as amended by 2014 PA 280.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Tedder, Graves, Garcia, Sheppard, Calley, Hornberger, Kahle, Noble, Brinks, Garrett, Neeley, Hammoud and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 634, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2014 PA 385.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Tedder, Graves, Sheppard, Calley, Farrington, Hauck, Hornberger, Kahle, Noble, Brinks and Hertel
Nays: Reps. Garcia, Garrett and Hammoud
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Tedder, Graves, Garcia, Sheppard, Calley, Farrington, Hauck, Hornberger, Kahle, Noble, Brinks, Garrett, Neeley, Hammoud and Hertel
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Tedder, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5325, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled “An act to authorize the development or redevelopment of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local governmental units for the development or redevelopment projects,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.981), as amended by 2003 PA 209.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tedder, Maturen, Howrylak, Leutheuser, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Yancey
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Local Government.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tedder, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Tedder, Maturen, Howrylak, Leutheuser, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Yancey
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Lower, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5052, entitled
A bill to amend 1913 PA 275, entitled “An act to authorize the boards of supervisors of counties to create a board of county auditors, appoint such officers, and prescribe their powers, duties and compensation,” by amending section 5 (MCL 47.5).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Cambensy
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Lower, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5072, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 534 (MCL 168.534), as amended by 1988 PA 116.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Cambensy
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Lower, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5114, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 643 (MCL 168.643), as amended by 2003 PA 302.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Cambensy
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government, by Rep. Lower, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5131, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 697 (MCL 168.697).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Cambensy
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lower, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Runestad, Howell, Alexander, Frederick, Hauck, Green, Moss, Ellison and Cambensy
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Cox, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Cox, VerHeulen, Kelly, Pagel, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Inman, Miller, Allor, Brann, Hernandez, LaSata, Marino, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Durhal, Cochran, Faris, Kosowski, Yanez, Hoadley, Pagan, LaGrand, Peterson, Rabhi and Santana
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Howell, LaFave, Maturen, Bellino, Rendon, VanderWall, Sowerby, Chang and Cambensy
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Liability Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Present: Reps. Albert, Reilly, McCready, Leutheuser, Lucido, Maturen, Wittenberg, Scott and Sneller
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4849, entitled
A bill to amend 1903 PA 81, entitled “An act to provide for the care and preservation of cemetery lots,” by amending sections 2, 3, 5, and 6 (MCL 128.82, 128.83, 128.85, and 128.86) and by adding sections 1a, 9, and 10; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 439, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 303 (MCL 436.1303).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 440, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 221 and 543 (MCL 436.1221 and 436.1543), section 543 as amended by 2016 PA 434.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 522, entitled
A bill to amend 1929 PA 199, entitled “An act to authorize and empower villages and townships of this state having a population not exceeding 10,000 inhabitants, to levy a tax for the maintenance or the purchase of lands and maintenance of property for a community center for the benefit of the public, provided the question of such purchase or maintenance, or both purchase and maintenance, as the case may be, is submitted to the duly qualified voters of such villages or townships and is adopted by a majority vote of those participating in said election; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 3 (MCL 123.43), as amended by 2000 PA 435.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senate Bill No. 748, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 8, 12, 30, 30a, 52, 512, and 607 (MCL 206.8, 206.12, 206.30, 206.30a, 206.52, 206.512, and 206.607), section 12 as amended by 2003 PA 45, section 30 as amended by 2017 PA 149, section 30a as added by 2012 PA 224, sections 52 and 512 as amended by 2011 PA 38, and section 607 as amended by 2011 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Treasury was received and read:
January 11, 2018
Please find attached the annual divestment report to the Legislature for the 2017 calendar year. This report is required by the Divestment from Terror Act, MCL 129.291 et seq and the divestment mandates of the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act (MCL 38.1133c and MCL 38.1133d). The Acts require the State Treasurer file a publicly available report to the Legislature each year on progress made under the Acts. This e-mail and the attached report represent the State Treasurer’s compliance with this reporting mandate.
Regards,
Lisa Robson
Departmental Analyst
Compliance & Corporate Governance Division
Bureau of Investments / Michigan Department of Treasury
Office: (517) 335-7026
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Howrylak introduced
House Bill No. 5423, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “Local community stabilization authority act,” by amending section 17 (MCL 123.1357), as amended by 2017 PA 102.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 5424, entitled
A bill to create a grant program to provide no-cost or reduced-cost burials in state veterans cemeteries for certain spouses and dependents of veterans.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 5425, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 675.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.
Rep. Kosowski introduced
House Bill No. 5426, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 286.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Green, Moss, Hoadley, Elder, Hertel, Yanez, Cambensy, Yaroch, Lucido, LaGrand, Kelly, Frederick, Barrett, Sowerby, Lasinski and Gay-Dagnogo introduced
House Bill No. 5427, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 17, entitled “An act to prohibit or limit the access by prisoners and by employees of correctional facilities to certain weapons and wireless communication devices and to alcoholic liquor, drugs, medicines, poisons, and controlled substances in, on, or outside of correctional facilities; to prohibit or limit the bringing into or onto certain facilities and real property, and the disposition of, certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices; to prohibit or limit the selling, giving, or furnishing of certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices to prisoners; to prohibit the control or possession of certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices by prisoners; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1, 1a, and 3 (MCL 800.281, 800.281a, and 800.283), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 1982 PA 343 and section 1a as amended by 1998 PA 514.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
Rep. Kelly introduced
House Bill No. 5428, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 30f (MCL 206.30 and 206.30f), section 30 as amended by 2017 PA 149 and section 30f as amended by 2011 PA 38.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education Reform.
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Rep. Calley moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:40 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn declared the House adjourned until Thursday, January 18, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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