No. 17
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—excused O’Brien—present
Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present
Brandenburg—excused Hune—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present
Conyers—excused 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—present
Reverend Corey Simon of Ida United Methodist Church of Ida offered the following invocation:
God, You alone know how to pray on occasions like this. You alone have placed truth in our lives. You alone have taught us to love. You alone have taught us to fear. However, often we do not fear You as we should, as children without worry. Instead we prefer to fear one another, to mistrust our neighbor, and to label them as enemy rather than as brother or sister.
Father, as we enter this season of our wandering in the wilderness, our season of being unsure of the paths we walk, be our guide. Teach us to walk the straight paths. Jesus, Son of God, we remember You as You Yourself wandered the wilderness. We remember You as You were offered all the kingdoms of this world; in exchange, You merely had to bow to another. Forgive us when we are tempted to take the deal when we become tempted to bow down to another, rather than You, in exchange for the powers of this world. Spirit, guide us in the paths of wisdom and speak to us through the voices of Your children, of Your people. Lead us, Spirit, through the wilderness of this world, the wilderness we so often willingly lead ourselves into.
Lord Jesus, so often we forget that You have already won the battle, that You have already won the war, and that You have already conquered the powers and the principalities of this world. Remind us that we have been freed from these powers and principalities, that we have been freed for the common good of all, and that we have been freed to joyfully worship You and to care for our fellow human; that regardless of our race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or even our political or economic affiliation, we have been called to follow You and that You alone, not the government, not political party, not President, not Governor, nor ruler of the law, are Lord. Remind us that regardless of the labels we impose on ourselves, labels of Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, we are called to follow You and that You cover all of us like a mother cradling her children. God, may our love for You and for our fellow humans trump any loyalty we have for our own selfish gain.
Crucified Lord, remind us that we are stewards of this earth, guardians of our water, protectors of those who come to us as poor, as oppressed, and as immigrant. We pray for Your protection and blessing upon all, even those we declare enemy. Show us that You have made us one: one in Christ, one in each other, and one in ministry to all the world until You come again.
In the Name of the Father, the creator of us all; the Son, through whom we have been atoned; and the Holy Spirit, who speaks Your word to us and guides us back to You, the Father. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Gregory moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Gregory moved that Senators Hood and Conyers be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Casperson and Knollenberg be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Brandenburg be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Knollenberg entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Shirkey and MacGregor admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following communication was received:
Wayne County Airport Authority
February 7, 2017
Please find enclosed a copy of our 2016 Audited Financial Statements per the requirements of Public Act 90 of 2002.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 247-6775.
Sincerely,
Marge Basrai, CPA, CGMA
Controller
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Tonya Schuitmaker
February 16, 2017
Please remove my name as a co‑sponsor from Senate Resolution 15 of 2017.
Sincerely,
Tonya Schuitmaker
State Senator
26th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that pursuant to Rule 2.109 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following expense reports have been filed with the Senate Business Office for the quarter from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, and are available in the Senate Business Office during business hours for public inspection:
Committee Chairperson
Agriculture Senator Joe Hune
Appropriations Senator Dave Hildenbrand
Banking and Financial Institutions Senator Darwin Booher
Commerce Senator Wayne Schmidt
Economic Development and International Investment Senator Ken Horn
Education Senator Phil Pavlov
Elections and Government Reform Senator David Robertson
Energy and Technology Senator Mike Nofs
Families, Seniors and Human Services Senator Judy Emmons
Finance Senator Jack Brandenburg
Government Operations Senator Arlan Meekhof
Health Policy Senator Mike Shirkey
Insurance Senator Joe Hune
Judiciary Senator Rick Jones
Local Government Senator Dale Zorn
Michigan Competitiveness Senator Mike Shirkey
Natural Resources Senator Tom Casperson
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Senator Goeff Hansen
Oversight Senator Peter MacGregor
Regulatory Reform Senator Tory Rocca
Transportation Senator Tom Casperson
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Senator Margaret O’Brien
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 15, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168
Senate Joint Resolution F
House Bill Nos. 4209 4210 4211 4212 4213 4214 4215 4216 4217 4218 4219 4220 4221 4222
4223 4224 4225 4226 4227 4228 4229 4230 4231 4232 4233 4234 4235 4236
4237 4238 4239 4240 4241 4242 4243
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, February 16, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 4244 4245 4246 4247 4248 4249 4250
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
February 6, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Horse Racing Advisory Commission
Ladd J. Biro of 24088 Greenhill Drive, Warren, Michigan 48091, county of Macomb, representing owners or operators of horse racetracks in this state, is appointed for a term expiring October 31, 2020.
February 6, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Thomas Adams of 1415 Parker Street, Apt. 1056, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, representing the general public, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Timothy S. Bourgeois of 518 Houston Road, Parchment, Michigan 49004, county of Kalamazoo, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Jerry L. Clayton of 147 Carriage Way, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, county of Washtenaw, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
Mark Diaz of 896 Riverbed Drive, Holly, Michigan 48442, county of Oakland, representing a police association not otherwise represented on the commission representing law enforcement officers employed by a law enforcement agency employing more than 10% of the police officers in the state, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Timothy Donnellon of 4171 Emmett Road, Emmett, Michigan 48022, county of Saint Clair, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Brian Earle of 31406 Rosslyn Drive, Garden City, Michigan 48135, county of Wayne, representing the Sheriff’s Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Kenneth E. Grabowski of 18935 Mayfield Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, county of Wayne, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Richard Heins of 13513 Kingsville Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312, county of Macomb, representing the Michigan Association of Police, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
David A. Hiller of 1324 Audubon Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
Nathan S. Johnson of P.O. Box 166, Potterville, Michigan 48876, county of Eaton, representing the Michigan Police Troopers Association, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Donald C. Mawer of 695 Willow Lane, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734, county of Saginaw, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
David E. Molloy of 41497 Twain Place, Novi, Michigan 48377, county of Oakland, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Arthur J. Weiss of 30445 Northwestern Highway, Suite 225, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, county of Oakland, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
Michael D. Wendling of 10256 Webb Road, Goodells, Michigan 48027, county of Saint Clair, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Leslie D. Wright of 645 Norton Gibbs Drive, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, county of Gratiot, representing the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Thomas R. Zulch of 104 S. Bywood Avenue, Clawson, Michigan 48017, county of Oakland, representing Michigan Police Officers Labor Council, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
February 7, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Underwater Salvage and Preserve Committee
Robert M. Campau of 822 Westlawn, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 17, 2019.
Laurence F. Monshor, Jr., of 1541 Thumm Road, Gaylord, Michigan 49735, county of Otsego, representing members of the general public with experience in recreational scuba diving, succeeding Terry Begnoche, is appointed for a term expiring August 17, 2019.
James D. Nowka of 2152 Red School Road, Brutus, Michigan 49716, county of Emmet, representing members of the general public with experience in recreational scuba diving, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 17, 2019.
Brian Abbott of 9785 Coleman Road, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, representing members of the general public with experience in recreational scuba diving, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 17, 2019.
February 9, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development
Brian D. Pridgeon of 1115 Pridgeon Road, Montgomery, Michigan 49255, county of Branch, representing Republicans, succeeding Fred Walcott, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2020.
February 10, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Bradford Jacobsen of 508 Tanview Drive, Oxford, Michigan 48370, county of Oakland, representing Republicans, succeeding Edward J. Gaffney, is appointed for a term commencing February 27, 2017, and expiring June 12, 2020.
February 10, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Commissioner - Michigan Lottery
Aric Nesbitt of P.O. Box 400, Lawton, Michigan 49065, county of Marquette, is appointed for a term commencing February 19, 2017, and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
February 13, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Library of Michigan Board of Trustees
Jennifer Crowley of 306 Briarwood Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, representing the general public, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring October 1, 2019.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 169, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12501, 12505, 12506, 12506a, 12506b, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12510, 12511, 12512, 12514, 12515, and 12516 (MCL 333.12501, 333.12505, 333.12506, 333.12506a, 333.12506b, 333.12507, 333.12508, 333.12509, 333.12510, 333.12511, 333.12512, 333.12514, 333.12515, and 333.12516), sections 12501, 12505, 12506, 12507, 12508, 12509, 12512, 12514, and 12516 as amended and sections 12506a, 12506b, and 12510 as added by 2004 PA 408, and by adding sections 12502, 12505a, 12508a, 12508b, 12508c, 12508d, 12508e, 12508f, 12508g, 12508h, 12508i, 12508j, and 12508k; 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 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
Senators O’Brien and Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 170, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 637 (MCL 257.637).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Ananich and O’Brien introduced
Senate Bill No. 171, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter VII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators O’Brien and Ananich introduced
Senate Bill No. 172, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7406 (MCL 333.7406).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Ananich, Hopgood and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 173, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 507, 528, 561, and 1311l (MCL 380.507, 380.528, 380.561, and 380.1311l), sections 507, 528, and 561 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1311l as added by 1999 PA 23.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Knollenberg introduced
Senate Bill No. 174, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1204a and 1280e (MCL 380.1204a and 380.1280e), section 1204a as amended by 1996 PA 159 and section 1280e as added by 2011 PA 277; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Stamas, Jones, Schmidt, Knollenberg, Booher, Kowall, Horn, MacGregor, Zorn, Emmons and Green introduced
Senate Bill No. 175, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2015 PA 186.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 11.
A resolution to encourage the United States Forest Service to work on an agreement with the owners of privately held hunting camps on leased acres within the Ottawa National Forest to allow the hunting camps to remain on federal land.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Young and Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Colbeck offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 16.
A resolution to declare February 19, 2017, as Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance.
Whereas, On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, authorizing the mass removal and incarceration of roughly 127,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast because of ancestry; and
Whereas, Japanese-American families gave up ownership of their homes, business, and assets not knowing if their property and belongings will be there when they returned; and
Whereas, Civil liberties advocates brought lawsuits against the relocation, stating it was unconstitutional, but the Supreme Court refused to overturn the internment orders; and
Whereas, Japanese-Americans were released in 1945, many who returned home faced legal battles for propriety rights, had no financial assets, and experienced trauma from their imprisonment; and
Whereas, In 1948, the Federal Government distributed $37 million in reparations, and in 1988, the federal government approved legislation providing an official apology and an additional payment of $20,000 to each surviving internee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare February 19, 2017, as Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance.
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 Ananich, Booher, Hansen, Hopgood, Knollenberg, Marleau and O’Brien were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
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 rise today to speak in support of my resolution to declare Sunday, February 19, 2017, as the Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance. This past Sunday marked the 75th Anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Executive Order No. 9066, which authorized the mass removal and incarceration of 127,000 American citizens, merely because of their national ancestry. These American citizens of Japanese descent were forced to give up their homes, businesses, and assets when they were forcibly removed without ever knowing if they would be able to reclaim their former lives when they returned.
What was truly disturbing about this action is that it ignored the constraints places upon such actions by our Constitution. The Fifth Amendment is very clear: No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law. It is unlawful to detain American citizens or deprive them of their homes and livelihood without a trial. Civil rights advocates, such as Governor Ralph Carr of Colorado, opposed the internment order, but neither Congress nor the Supreme Court took action to oppose this unconstitutional order.
When the war ended, many of the Americans who were interned ended up returning home to legal battles over their property, already exhausted and traumatized by their imprisonment. In 1948, the United States government paid out reparations to the survivors, and in 1988, the government paid out more reparations and issued an official apology for interning these Americans.
It is important that we remind ourselves that our Constitution is designed to protect citizens from excessive government control. The Constitution is designed to tie the hands of government officials. It only does so, though, if we heed the words of former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and The Federalist Papers author, John Jay, who implored all citizens to “diligently read and study the Constitution of his country, and teach the rising generation to be free.”
Executive Order No. 9066 issued by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt demonstrated that John Jay’s admonition was not heeded by a sufficient number of our citizens to secure the freedom of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II. President Roosevelt’s executive order was unlawful and shameful. This is why I have introduced this resolution to commemorate this past Sunday, February 19, as the Japanese Internment Day of Remembrance. It is a call to remember that all American citizens including Presidents, Legislators, and Supreme Court Justices are bound by the terms of the social compact we call the Constitution. It is my hope that you will support this resolution as well.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:14 a.m.
11:16 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 44, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1f of chapter IX (MCL 769.1f), as amended by 2016 PA 236.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 34 Yeas—34
Ananich Hertel Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand MacGregor Rocca
Booher Hopgood Marleau Schmidt
Casperson Horn Meekhof Schuitmaker
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen Knollenberg
Nays—1
Shirkey
Excused—3
Brandenburg Conyers Hood
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
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. 111
Senate Bill No. 112
Senate Bill No. 113
Senate Bill No. 114
Senate Bill No. 115
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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 Zorn 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. 112, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 51e.
Senate Bill No. 113, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.54d), as amended by 2014 PA 53.
Senate Bill No. 114, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4dd.
Senate Bill No. 115, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2689), as amended by 2011 PA 315.
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 amendments, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 111, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2665, and 125.2666), as amended by 2016 PA 471, and by adding sections 13c and 14a.
The following are the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 54, line 6, after “(23)(A)” by inserting “AND (B)”.
2. Amend page 59, following line 7, by inserting:
“(B) NOT APPROVE MORE THAN 1 TRANSFORMATIONAL BROWNFIELD PLAN IN ANY INDIVIDUAL CITY, VILLAGE, OR TOWNSHIP IN A CALENDAR YEAR.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The Senate agreed to the amendments recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
Senate Bill No. 111, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2665, and 125.2666), as amended by 2016 PA 471, and by adding sections 13c and 14a.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
Senate Bill No. 112, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 51e.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
Senate Bill No. 113, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.54d), as amended by 2014 PA 53.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
Senate Bill No. 114, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4dd.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported
Senate Bill No. 115, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2689), as amended by 2011 PA 315.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Kenneth B. Horn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Warren and Bieda
Excused: Senators Brandenburg and Conyers
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 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, Nofs, Green, Marleau, Gregory, Hopgood, Hertel, Knezek and Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Stamas (C), Nofs and Booher
Excused: Senator Young
Scheduled Meetings
Administrative Rules - Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-5773)
Appropriations - Wednesday, February 22, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5307)
Subcommittees -
Agriculture and Rural Development - Tuesdays, March 7, March 14 and March 21, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403; February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Community Colleges - Wednesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
General Government - Thursdays, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)
Health and Human Services - Tuesdays, March 7, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower and February 28, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building; Thursdays, February 23 and March 2, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesdays, February 22, March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29, 8:30 a.m.; Tuesday, February 28, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesdays, March 7 and March 21, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403; February 28 and March 14, Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation - Tuesday, February 28; Thursdays, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Economic Development and International Investment and House Communications and Technology - Thursday, February 23, 1:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5323)
Natural Resources - Wednesday, February 22, 12:30 p.m. EST and 11:30 a.m. CST, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Remote Access: Ironwood Location, Room A206, Erickson Academic Building, Gogebic Community College, E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood and Houghton Location, WUPPDR Conference Room, 393 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton (373-1721)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, February 22, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:28 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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