No. 20

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 22, 2018.

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 Hood—present O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present

Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—excused

Senator Rick Jones of the 24th District offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, we ask You to watch over the work of the Senate and guide us to do the right thing for the people of Michigan.

We reach out today and ask You to help families that are struggling with a member who has a mental illness. Help them to find what they need to seek a cure before there is violence.

Lastly, Father, we ask You to watch over the men and women serving our great nation overseas in the military who are in harm’s way every day.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Hertel and Pavlov entered the Senate Chamber.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Colbeck asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:

I have a very special introduction today. As many of us know, the good Senator from the 15th District has been having special ceremonies for Vietnam veterans across this state. It’s a real privilege today to have one of those veterans here with me from my hometown of Canton, joined by our supervisor and his wife, as well as our Vietnam veteran’s wife, Sonia. I would like for the Senate to indulge me, if I could, with a little bit of background and history to kick off today’s session about one of our honored servicemen. His name is Bob Harris and I have grown to know him over my service here in the Senate. He has been active in our community and I want to give everybody an introduction into Bob and the fact that his service wasn’t limited to Canton.

Robert—or Bob as I know him—was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Raritan Bay, across from Staten Island. He was the oldest child. His family moved to a farm in Somerset County where they lived in a home built by a Dutch ship builder in 1741—yes, there are Dutch who live outside of Holland, Michigan—which Bob’s dad had restored. After high school graduation, he chose to attend Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, partially because it was one of 52 universities that had a naval ROTC program. After he graduated in 1963, Bob did a Midshipman cruise out the amphibious base in Little Creek, Virginia on the USS Boxer, and traveled to the Virgin Islands where he had really tough duty on St. Thomas. He was commissioned as an ensign in July 1863, and passed all the requirements for Navy Air. However, he had to spend time in the USS Donner, also based in Little Creek, because there was a backlog of officers waiting to do pre-flight training in Pensacola. Bob graduated from the 16 weeks of pre-flight physical and classroom training in the best shape of his life. His class missed the last few days of pre-flight—which was survival training in the wilderness of the Florida pan handle—because of the November assassination of President Kennedy.

His oldest daughter, Heidi, was born in the Naval Hospital in Pensacola. During the first training squadron, issues developed. Bob said he would like to stay in aviation and had a choice of air intelligence or maintenance, and being a fellow gear head, he chose maintenance and was assigned to Attack Squadron VA-195 on the west coast. The squadron flew A-4 Sky Hawks and was based at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California.

After two surgeries, Bob joined the squadron in the Pacific. The squadron was part of an air wing which had two A-4 attack jet squadrons, two F-8 fighter jet squadrons, one A-1 squadron, and was based on the USS Bonhomme Richard. He was the Aircraft Division Officer, which meant that he had the jet engine, the air frame, and the hydraulics mechanics. Later he was assigned to the added responsibility of parachute riggers—which are responsible for the rocket ejection seats—and the supply group. Luckily as a 23-year-old kid, Bob had some great chief petty officers with years of experience. Bob was promoted to lieutenant junior grade in January 1965—about nine months before I was coming into this world.

After returning home, he was supposed to be shore-based for a year, but the Vietnam War was heating up. Because of a shortage of carriers, he headed out again four months later. The usual pattern was to operate off the coast of North Vietnam for 30 days, then off the coast of South Vietnam for a month, then rest and relaxation in the Philippines. He operated 24 hours a day, and the troops worked 12-hour shifts. Bob received a citation from the Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet because his squadron flew 2,280 combat missions during the cruise while maintaining 85 percent aircraft availability. Bob finished his active duty and earned his MBA at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. During this time, he was a weekend warrior at the Naval Air Station in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where he was promoted to full lieutenant. He was honorably discharged in 1974.

Bob moved to Michigan to start his career with the Ford Motor Company. After retiring from Ford, he worked at Johnson Controls and later for Independence Technology, a Johnson and Johnson company. He is married to Sonia, who he met in Brazil, and has three children—Heidi, who lives in Denver; Adam in New York City; and Elizabeth, the mother of his granddaughters, Samantha and Zoey, who live in northern California.

As you can tell, Bob’s story in an American story. If you guys could help welcome him here to the Senate floor, I would really appreciate it.

Senator Knollenberg entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

February 14, 2018

Enclosed is a copy of the following reports:

• Follow-up report on the Procurement Card Program, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (071‑0705‑15F).

• Performance audit report on the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Program, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Talent and Economic Development, and Michigan Strategic Fund (186-0420-17).

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit reports were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following communication was received:

Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board

February 5, 2018

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

Please note that Public Act 544 of 2008 did not allow for expenditures from the fund prior to April 1, 2011. Attached please find a Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances through year-end September 30, 2017.

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

Sincerely,

Debi Cain

Executive Director

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Hansen entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

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

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

House Bill No. 4606, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 474 (MCL 750.474).

House Bill No. 4888, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2017 PA 112.

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

Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following bills be postponed for today:

Senate Bill No. 35

Senate Bill No. 400

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 551, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1902, 1903, and 1907 (MCL 324.1902, 324.1903, and 324.1907), sections 1902 and 1907 as amended by 2012 PA 619 and section 1903 as amended by 2011 PA 117.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

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. 489

Senate Bill No. 490

Senate Bill No. 797

Senate Bill No. 798

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 489, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111.amended), as amended by 2017 PA 257.

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. 107 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young

Green Jones Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 490, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.952), as amended by 2016 PA 190.

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. 108 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young

Green Jones Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 797, entitled

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. 109 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young

Green Jones Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 798, entitled

A bill to establish the safe families for children program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and public and private agencies; to allow for temporary delegation of a parent’s or guardian’s powers regarding care, custody, or property of a minor child; and to prescribe procedures for providing host families for the temporary care of children.

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. 110 Yeas—37

Ananich Hansen Knezek Robertson

Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Marleau Shirkey

Colbeck Horn Meekhof Stamas

Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren

Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young

Green Jones Proos Zorn

Gregory

Nays—0

Excused—1

Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 839, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 63207 (MCL 324.63207), as added by 2004 PA 449.

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

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 840, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30103 (MCL 324.30103), as amended by 2014 PA 253.

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

Senators Brandenburg, Colbeck, Proos, Zorn, Hune, Hansen, Kowall, Emmons, Pavlov, Robertson, Jones, Green, Marleau, Knollenberg, Casperson, Hildenbrand, Booher, Stamas and Schmidt introduced

Senate Bill No. 841, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 72, entitled “Uniform partnership act,” by amending section 46 (MCL 449.46), as added by 1994 PA 323.

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

Statements

Senator Green asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Green’s statement is as follows:

It is with a heavy heart that I approach the podium today. Yesterday, we lost a true American icon with the passing of “America’s Pastor,” Billy Graham. Billy Graham was 99 years old.

Graham had a reach unlike any other person. Not only did he counsel numerous American presidents, his words reached millions of people around the globe. His message of love and unity will surely live on through all of us here on the Senate floor today, and through all of his followers worldwide.

He was a champion of civil rights in America. He routinely denounced racism and segregation and often encouraged crowds at his rallies to join one another. He stood at the pulpit with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and even posted bail for the doctor in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was truly a man of God. In his nearly six decades, he never sought money, fame, or power; only to bring people back together again. He became “America’s Pastor” by accomplishing this goal through hope and prayer; black or white, Democrat or Republican, it did not matter to him.

His crusades and television and radio appearances brought the love of Jesus Christ into homes around the world. His final crusade took place in New York City in 2005, and in yet another display of his massive reach, the event was sponsored by 1,400 churches from 82 denominations, and some say it reached as many as 200,000 people in New York City. This goes to show just how widespread and widely accepted his messages were.

Reverend Billy Graham is a person whom we should all remember. He taught us to unite and care for one another despite social or political backgrounds. He was truly a man of the people and a man of God; and through the Bible and prayer, he changed the lives of countless people from all denominations.

I would like to close this morning with a quote from the Reverend himself. He said, “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.”

A moment of silence was observed in memory of the Reverend Billy Graham.

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 21:

House Bill Nos. 4298 4299 4300 4321

The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 21, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 836 837 838

House Bill Nos. 5618 5619 5620 5621 5622 5623 5624 5625

House Joint Resolution GG

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 784, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 193, entitled “Michigan do-not-resuscitate procedure act,” by amending sections 2, 3a, 4, 8, 10, 11, and 13 (MCL 333.1052, 333.1053a, 333.1054, 333.1058, 333.1060, 333.1061, and 333.1063), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 157 and section 3a as added and sections 4, 8, and 10 as amended by 2013 PA 155, and by adding section 3b.

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, Emmons 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. 786, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5215 (MCL 700.5215), as amended by 2000 PA 469.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Emmons 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. 827, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1180 and 1181.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Emmons 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. 4118, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2013 PA 216.

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, Emmons and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4119, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411x.

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, Emmons and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Emmons and Bieda

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 Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Emmons and Bieda

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

House Bill No. 5155, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 35901 and 35903 (MCL 324.35901 and 324.35903), as added by 1996 PA 88; 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, Green and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

House Bill No. 5156, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 35801 and 35803 (MCL 324.35801 and 324.35803), as added by 1996 PA 89; 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, Green and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

Senate Bill No. 721, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 35317 (MCL 324.35317), as amended by 2012 PA 297.

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, Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas

Nays: Senator Warren

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources reported

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.

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, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 799, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367b (MCL 18.1367b), as amended by 2011 PA 47.

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.

David S. Hildenbrand

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young

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 Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hildenbrand (C), MacGregor, Hansen, Stamas, Schuitmaker, Knollenberg, Booher, Shirkey, Proos, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young

Excused: Senator Nofs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Corrections submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Proos (C), Knollenberg and Gregory

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Booher and Young

Excused: Senator Nofs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Knollenberg and Young

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, February 27, March 13, and March 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

General Government - Thursdays, March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Higher Education - Thursday, March 1, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower; and Thursday, March 15, 1:45 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Judiciary - Tuesday, February 27, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, February 28, and March 21, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Wednesday, March 7, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building; and Wednesday, March 14, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, March 1, 8:00 a.m., Room 521, House Office Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, March 6, March 13, March 20; and Wednesday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs and House State Police Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Banking and Financial Institutions - Tuesday, February 27, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Finance - Tuesday, February 27, 2:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Judiciary - Tuesday, February 27, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Transportation - Thursday, March 1, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:31 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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