No. 76
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 28, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Margaret E. O’Brien.
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—excused Pavlov—present
Booher—excused Horn—excused Proos—present
Brandenburg—excused Hune—present Robertson—excused
Casperson—present Johnson—excused Rocca—present
Colbeck—excused Jones—present Schmidt—present
Conyers—excused Knezek—present Schuitmaker—excused
Emmons—present Knollenberg—excused Shirkey—present
Green—excused Kowall—present Stamas—present
Gregory—excused MacGregor—present Warren—present
Hansen—present Marleau—excused Young—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—excused Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Father Peter Vu of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans of Grand Rapids offered the following invocation:
Good and gracious God, we come together today to do the work of the people of our great state of Michigan. We ask for Your blessing upon these Senators, their staff, and their work. Endow them with Your wisdom and guidance to know what is best for our state and its people. Sustain them with Your strength and Your grace to work diligently for the common good and welfare of others. Inspire them to desire justice for all and uphold the rights of others. Unite them in the bond of love and respect for one another.
Heavenly Father, give them courage and the generous spirit to share Your blessing with every citizen of our great state. And finally, we thank You for these public servants and ask that You watch over them, their staff, and their loved ones.
We offer this humble prayer in Your holy name. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senators Jones and Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Green, Horn, Knollenberg, Marleau, Meekhof, Robertson and Schuitmaker be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Warren moved that Senators Ananich and Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Warren moved that Senator Hood, Conyers, Gregory, Hopgood and Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Knezek and Hansen admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate Business Office submitted, pursuant to Senate Rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by members on Legislative business for the quarter ending June 30, 2017:
Senator John Proos March 2 TV/Radio Appearance $ 19.26
South Bend, IN
Senator Mike Green June 6-8 MI Agricultural Event $ 1,469.04
Washington, DC
Senator Ananich entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hertel moved that the statement he made on September 27 on the order of Statements be revised and printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hertel’s statement is as follows:
I wasn’t planning on getting up and speaking on this today but I just want to remind my colleagues: You cannot love the flag and you cannot love the Constitution without understanding what it actually means. You don’t get to tell people when they get to protest or how they protest. That’s not how it works and for people to sit in this room and try to have this false outrage, you know, I love my country. I love it a lot. But I love it like an adult loves their parents. I see their flaws. Not like a child loves their parents, where it’s reverence no matter what. Pointing out the atrocities that happen in this country is patriotic. That’s what patriotism is. And you can’t say that you can’t criticize.
I mean, for eight years we had attacks on our President. Was that patriotic? Was it patriotic when we just tried to decide that we should say that he’s not an American, or call him by the wrong religion, or tried to go look for his birth certificate? Were we patriots then? I do not understand this at all. Colin Kaepernick, who started this protest, started it about the murder of innocent African-Americans. That’s why this protest started. That’s why it started, and in fact, he was originally sitting down and veterans groups said that was disrespectful to the flag. They said, “What you should do is kneel instead,” and that’s what he did. He is only kneeling out of respect for veterans. That’s the message we’re supposed to have. Where is the outrage on the other side of the aisle?
You want to talk about the presidential candidate from last year—I’m a little sick about talking about the last election—but let’s talk about our President. A President who stands up and says that people who are marching through Charlottesville saying, “Jews will not replace us,” carrying the flag of traitors—you want to talk about history, the Confederate flag is a flag of traitors—stands up and says that there were some fine people, and then goes and talks about innocent people who are protesting peacefully by kneeling at a football game and calls them “sons of b---” If you don’t see the hypocrisy there, if you don’t see the ridiculousness, the racism there, if you don’t see the ridiculousness of the idea of saying that those who stand with hate are fine people and those who are peacefully protesting are “sons of b---,” then I don’t know what’s wrong with this body. And I’m sorry to the people upstairs who had to hear me say that in front of children. I apologize. I’m just quoting our President.
Don’t have false outrage. My grandfather served this country when we served for a reason. We served so people have those freedoms. That’s why people serve in our military. They serve because they love America. You don’t not love America because you take a knee. But I don’t want to hear one more talk about the First Amendment, about Constitution Day, about teaching the First Amendment in our schools and all those other important things—I believe in that strongly—but that means that you respect both sides. You don’t call them degenerates in a Facebook post.
I hope that we will all learn to have more respect for each other. I hope we will all learn to listen to both sides. The First Amendment applies to all of us. And if you want to call out somebody, call out your own President because he is the one who stood up and said that Nazis were fine people and those marching with them were fine people—that was the quote, “fine people”—and that NFL players were “sons of b---.”
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guests admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:11 a.m.
10:23 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien.
During the recess, Senator Kowall introduced the winners of the State Fair Urban and Rural Scholarships, members of the Michigan State Fair Steering Committee, Scholarship Director Kent Roberts, and Agriculture and Livestock Director L.C. Scramlin.
Mr. Scramlin and Mr. Roberts responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Young moved that the statement he made on September 27 on the order of Statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Young’s statement is as follows:
My question to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle: As an African-American, as a black man, when can I protest? When can I speak out? When can I show frustration and anger? When I march, you condemn me. When I talk on the Internet, you condemn me. When I say it on television, you condemn me. Anywhere in the public square where black people talk about this and just basically say a simple affirmation that Black Lives Matter, that all lives have value, we are constantly ridiculed and criticized. When is the appropriate time? I would think the fact that it was an African-American named Crispus Attucks who was the first sacrifice in what was the start of the Revolutionary War, that in every single conflict this country has ever had, black people have fought in it and fought with honor and valor, only to come home to discrimination and subjugation and oppression, I would think if anyone had the right to speak out against the injustices of America, it is black folks because they have shed blood, sweat, tears, and toil for it. I come from a people who have died for the simple right to vote, for the simple right to walk down the street, and for the simple right to use the same bathroom as their white counterparts.
I have seen young men such as Demond Grimes in my city who was killed for riding an ATV. This was a child with a 4.0 GPA. Everything he was, everything he was going to be, everyone he was going to touch, every life that he was going to have impact for, was snuffed out. And for what? A civil infraction? Is that what little my life has to you as a black person? Don’t I have value? Don’t I have meaning? Don’t you look at me and see a man who bleeds the same blood that you do? And you treat my children that way? You killed him. You murdered him. And there was no consequence. There was no trial. Nobody was brought to justice for that. I went to that funeral. I saw that mother crying. I held her in my arms. We are angry. We are incensed. These are our babies. These are our children. A job as a man and as a parent is to make sure that your child makes it and becomes what he wants to be. That’s why we’re protesting. That’s why we’re fighting, because we believe in the American spirit of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We’re not protesting the flag. We thank God for the flag. Black folks have sacrificed for the flag. Hell, if it wasn’t for black slavery, there wouldn’t be a flag. You used us to build this country and we didn’t get any reparations for that. I’m still waiting for my 40 acres and a mule, and I know black folks who are upset about that and they should be. We’re not protesting the flag. We are using this opportunity because we know what the flag represents, which is freedom of speech. We know what the flag represents because we have sacrificed the most for America to be what it is because it was built on our backs.
So when we do this and when we’re out here in the streets and we talk about Black Lives Matter, it’s not to say that other lives don’t. It’s just so that you see us and you understand that we have value in all the things that we have accomplished as black people—the clock, the almanac, the baby buggy, the carbon filament in the light bulb, the telephone, the shoe-lasting machine, all of these things were built by black folks, and the Internet with Philip Emeagwali. All the things that we’ve done, all the things we’ve contributed, all the things that we’ve sacrificed for as patriots, as fellow Americans and brothers-in-arms, all we’re saying is just look at us. Love us the same way that we love you and love this country. That’s all we’re saying. We just want value. We just want to be heard. We just want our children to be able to walk up and down the street and not have to worry about them being killed and being shot and being murdered. That’s it. Just value our lives because Black Lives Matter.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3
Senate Resolution No. 30
The motion prevailed.
Senator Knezek offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 99.
A resolution to urge the President and Congress of the United States to recognize the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh, to establish economic and cultural ties with the nation, and to support the peace and stability in South Caucasus.
Whereas, The region of Artsakh is located in the South Caucasus and has historically been Armenian territory. The region is populated by an overwhelming majority of Armenians; and
Whereas, Despite its historical and cultural ties to Armenia, in 1921, Joseph Stalin arbitrarily severed Artsakh from Armenia, and in violation of the national, territorial, and human rights of the Armenian people, the severed region of Artsakh was placed under the administration of Soviet Azerbaijani; and
Whereas, For decades, the Armenian peoples’ peaceful demonstrations for national independence, for individual freedom, and in opposition to the Soviet Azerbaijani repression and discrimination were met with acts of violent repression by Soviet Azerbaijani forces who refused to allow the self-determination of the people of Artsakh. Soviet Azerbaijani’s bloody response resulted in the deaths of ethnic Armenians in Sumgait (February 1988), Kirovabad (February 1988), and Baku (January 1990) and the forced deportation of more than 350,000 Armenians from Azerbaijani. In the aftermath of the Sumgait tragedy, the United States Senate unanimously passed Amendment 2690 to the Fiscal Year 1989 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 4782), concerning the Karabakh conflict and called on the Soviet government to “respect the legitimate aspirations of the Armenian people…” and noted that “dozens of Armenians have been killed and injured during the recent unrests…”; and
Whereas, The people of Artsakh overwhelmingly voted to support independence. On December 10, 1991, despite continued violence against the people of Artsakh, a popular referendum proclaiming an independent republic took place during the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Under the watchful eye of more than 50 international observers, and in full compliance with international standards for a free and fair election, more than 80 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot, and the measure passed with 98 percent in favor. On January 6, 1992, the democratically-elected Parliament of Artsakh adopted the Declaration of Independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; and
Whereas, Despite a cease-fire agreement between the Republic of Artsakh, Azerbaijani, and Armenia that ended years of intense fighting, the security and sovereignty of Artsakh continue to be threatened by regional tension and hostile acts. The Armenians of Artsakh remain resolute in their efforts to exercise the right to self-determination and live free from violence and repression, and by recognizing the government of Artsakh, the international community can help put to rest this century-old conflict; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the President and Congress of the United States to recognize a free and independent Republic of Artsakh; and be it further
Resolved, That we memorialize the United States government to strengthen and solidify our country’s economic and cultural relationship with the Artsakh Republic and its citizens and continue to promote the humanitarian and economic rehabilitation of the region; and be it further
Resolved, That we support the Republic of Artsakh’s continued efforts within the international community to reach a lasting solution to the existing regional problems and establish peace and stability in the strategically important region of South Caucasus; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Hertel and Kowall were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Marleau offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 100.
A resolution to recognize September 24-30, 2017, as French Canadian and Métis Heritage week.
Whereas, The legacy of the French-Canadian and Métis cultures in Michigan can be traced to the earliest French explorers, trade between the French and Native Americans, missions, and settlements from the 17th century onward; and
Whereas, Archaeological excavations and extant forts, churches, homes, and trading posts from Michigan’s French era are found throughout the state; and
Whereas, French-Canadian and Métis agricultural practices deeply impacted the physical landscape in the form of ribbon farms, seen today in the streetscapes of the Detroit River region; and
Whereas, Detroit’s Jesuit Pears, known as French Pears in Frenchtown/Monroe, are a living agricultural link to the French era and constitute a unique contribution to regional biodiversity; and
Whereas, The celebration of French-Canadian and Métis cultures is enhanced through the identification and display of artifacts, such as the Michilimackinac Rosary, the study of place names, and the recognition of the imprint left by their agricultural practices, logging, trapping, and fishing; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body join those of French-Canadian and Métis ancestry in celebrating their heritage and contributions to the state of Michigan in recognizing September 24-30, 2017, as French-Canadian and Métis Heritage Week.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Kowall and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Bieda, Jones, Conyers, Gregory, Johnson, Hertel, Ananich and Rocca offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress to strengthen laws on insider trading.
Whereas, Our country’s economy must operate fairly, allowing everyone equal opportunities and the chance to prosper. The American Dream rests on the fact that success is available to everyone through hard work and determination; and
Whereas, Insider trading betrays our national ideal of fair play by rigging the game. Using secret information to gain from the trading of a corporation’s stock is simply wrong. It is unethical, it is bad for the proper functioning of markets, it hurts the economy, and it harms everyday Americans. The use of fraudulent methods for financial benefit has no place in our great economic system and country; and
Whereas, Strong national policies ensuring that the rules of the game are followed and not cast aside are necessary. Regulations must promote a level playing field and root out improper behavior, like insider trading. Moreover, there should be provisions in place that facilitate justice for victims of these crimes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we urge the United States Congress to strengthen laws on insider trading; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pursuant to rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, designated Senator Hansen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 520, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending section 9523 (MCL 440.9523), as added by 2000 PA 348.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Hansen, Proos, Nofs, Stamas, Booher, Bieda and Schmidt introduced
Senate Bill No. 596, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 72103, 72105, and 72106 (MCL 324.72103, 324.72105, and 324.72106), section 72103 as amended by 2014 PA 210 and sections 72105 and 72106 as amended by 2014 PA 212, and by adding section 72103a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
Senators Proos, Knollenberg, Booher, Pavlov, Zorn, Stamas, Colbeck, Brandenburg, Marleau, Hansen, Green, MacGregor, Hildenbrand, Emmons, Robertson and Meekhof introduced
Senate Bill No. 597, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17019, 17519, and 20407.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senators Proos, Knollenberg, Shirkey, Booher, Pavlov, Zorn, Stamas, Colbeck, Brandenburg, Marleau, Hansen, Green, MacGregor, Hildenbrand, Emmons, Robertson and Meekhof introduced
Senate Bill No. 598, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5306, 5311, and 5508 (MCL 700.5306, 700.5311, and 700.5508), section 5306 as amended by 2004 PA 532 and section 5508 as amended by 2008 PA 41.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senators Knezek and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 599, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 333.27201).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Jones and Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 600, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 302 and 402 (MCL 333.27302 and 333.27402), section 402 as amended by 2017 PA 105.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 601, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 602, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 603, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4458, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4616, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” (MCL 123.1101 to 123.1105) by amending the title, as amended by 2015 PA 29, and by adding sections 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, and 4e.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, September 27:
House Bill Nos. 4458 4616
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, September 27, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 589 590 591 592 593 594 595
House Bill Nos. 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028
5029 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5035 5036 5037
Committee Reports
The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness reported
Senate Bill No. 583, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from imposing an excise tax on the manufacture, distribution, or sale of food.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, Stamas, Robertson and Proos
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Michigan Competitiveness submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Stamas, Robertson, Proos and Warren
The Committee on Commerce reported
Senate Bill No. 523, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled “State convention facility development act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 207.629), as amended by 2009 PA 61.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne A. Schmidt
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Schmidt, MacGregor and O’Brien
Nays: Senator Kowall
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor, O’Brien and Hertel
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 123, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 636 (MCL 257.636).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 124, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled “Driver education provider and instructor act,” by amending section 37 (MCL 256.657), as amended by 2014 PA 317.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 170, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 637 (MCL 257.637).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 330, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 904 (MCL 257.904), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 463, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending section 18a (MCL 252.318a), as amended by 2010 PA 343.
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 and Rocca
Nays: Senators Colbeck and Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 525, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 511, 530, 545, 821, 8121, 8121a, 8122, 8123, 8124, and 8162 (MCL 600.511, 600.530, 600.545, 600.821, 600.8121, 600.8121a, 600.8122, 600.8123, 600.8124, and 600.8162), section 530 as amended by 2013 PA 33, section 821 as amended by 2016 PA 31, sections 8121, 8121a, and 8123 as amended by 2014 PA 58, section 8122 as amended by 2002 PA 681, and section 8124 as amended by 1984 PA 95.
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 and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 580, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 581, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 552, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 81114 and 81116 (MCL 324.81114 and 324.81116), section 81114 as amended by 2015 PA 77 and section 81116 as amended by 2013 PA 75.
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
Senate Bill No. 553, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 24 (MCL 211.24), as amended by 2016 PA 25.
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
Senate Bill No. 554, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 913 (MCL 450.1913), as amended by 1989 PA 121.
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
Senate Bill No. 555, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 913 (MCL 450.2913), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
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
Senate Bill No. 556, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 1428 (MCL 600.1428), as added by 2013 PA 199.
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
Senate Bill No. 557, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 105, entitled “An act to provide for reproduction of records of this state, political subdivisions of this state, and municipal courts of record; and to provide for the use of those reproductions as evidence,” by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1101), as amended by 1992 PA 187.
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
Senate Bill No. 558, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 29, entitled “An act to provide for the disposition of certain files and records in the probate courts of this state,” by amending section 1 (MCL 720.551), as amended by 2015 PA 92.
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
Senate Bill No. 559, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 491 (MCL 750.491).
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 560, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 288, entitled “Legal defense fund act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.531).
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
Senate Bill No. 561, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 2000 PA 50.
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
Senate Bill No. 562, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 10, entitled “Michigan historical markers act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 399.151, 399.152, 399.153, 399.154, 399.155, 399.156, 399.157, 399.158, 399.159, and 399.160), sections 1 and 2 as amended and sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 as added by 2002 PA 488.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 63502 (MCL 324.63502), as amended by 2001 PA 78.
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
Senate Bill No. 564, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 470, entitled “Michigan historical center act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8 (MCL 399.801, 399.802, 399.803, 399.807, and 399.808).
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
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 469, entitled “Michigan historical commission act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 399.832 and 399.833).
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, September 27, 2017, 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. 542, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8316b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson and Stamas
Nays: Senator Warren
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Legislative Council submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Meekhof (C), Stamas and Ananich
Excused: Senators Rocca, Schmidt and Hood
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesdays, October 4 (CANCELED) and October 11, 8:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Commerce and House Commerce and Trade - Tuesday, October 3, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, October 4, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Finance - Tuesday, October 3, 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Judiciary - Tuesday, October 3, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:39 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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