No. 17

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 15, 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—excused Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Jones—excused 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—excused Nofs—excused

Father Alberto Vargas of St. Elizabeth Parish of Reese offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing together the members of the Senate this morning. We ask that You grant each member of the Senate strength and courage to serve the communities and the country with wisdom and compassion. We pray that Your Spirit guides their discussions and the decisions made here today, and that they remain mindful of the importance of the work for the common good of those who are served. We thank You for the many talents of these members and we ask for direction on how to best use these talents for the glory of Your work.

We ask that You bless their families and loved ones who accompany them on this journey of service. We ask that You bless the nation, the state, and the leadership on all levels. We also pray for the troops and ask that You keep them safe under Your shield of protection. Please bless them and their families as they continue to serve for our freedom and our liberties.

We bring these prayers and all petitions from our hearts—those spoken and unspoken—before our Lord. We ask for all of this in the name of Your beloved Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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

Motions and Communications

Senators Young, Pavlov and Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Casperson and O’Brien be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senators Booher, Hildenbrand, Jones and Nofs be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received:

Date: February 12, 2018

Time: 11:02 a.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 574 (Public Act No. 23), being

An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 705 (MCL 380.705), as amended by 2016 PA 192.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:52 p.m.)

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 12:22 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 529 (Public Act No. 21), being

An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 117c (MCL 400.117c), as amended by 1998 PA 516, and by adding section 117h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:48 p.m.)

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 12:24 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 530 (Public Act No. 22), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:50 p.m.)

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 12:26 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 634 (Public Act No. 24), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2014 PA 385.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:54 p.m.)

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 12:28 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 543 (Public Act No. 19), being

An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 19a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:44 p.m.)

Date: February 14, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m.

To the President of the Senate:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 316 (Public Act No. 20), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by repealing part 455 (MCL 324.45501 to 324.45504).

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 14, 2018, at 1:46 p.m.)

Respectfully,

Rick Snyder

Governor

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

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

The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, designated Senator Gregory 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. 5216, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by repealing section 5529 (MCL 600.5529).

Senate Bill No. 800, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 115 (MCL 400.115), as amended by 1988 PA 75.

Senate Bill No. 801, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7214 (MCL 333.7214), as amended by 2013 PA 268.

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

During the Committee of the Whole, Senators Casperson and O’Brien entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:

House Bill No. 4536

House Bill No. 4537

House Bill No. 4538

House Bill No. 4472

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4536, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 26a to chapter IV.

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. 90 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hertel MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Horn O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Hune Pavlov Warren

Emmons Johnson Proos Young

Green Knezek Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Hildenbrand Jones Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4537, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 163, entitled “C.J.I.S. policy council act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.214), as amended by 2011 PA 199.

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. 91 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hertel MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Horn O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Hune Pavlov Warren

Emmons Johnson Proos Young

Green Knezek Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Hildenbrand Jones Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for the creation of a criminal justice information systems policy council; to provide for the establishment of policy and promulgation of rules governing access, use, and disclosure of information in criminal justice information systems; to provide for the reimbursement of expenses of council members; and to provide for penalties,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4538, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled “An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2012 PA 374.

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. 92 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hertel MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Horn O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Hune Pavlov Warren

Emmons Johnson Proos Young

Green Knezek Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Hildenbrand Jones Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4472, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17702, 17704, and 17755 (MCL 333.17702, 333.17704, and 333.17755), section 17702 as amended by 2016 PA 528 and section 17704 as amended by 2014 PA 280.

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. 93 Yeas—34

Ananich Hansen Kowall Rocca

Bieda Hertel MacGregor Schmidt

Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker

Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey

Colbeck Horn O’Brien Stamas

Conyers Hune Pavlov Warren

Emmons Johnson Proos Young

Green Knezek Robertson Zorn

Gregory Knollenberg

Nays—0

Excused—4

Booher Hildenbrand Jones Nofs

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: President

The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,

The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Young, Conyers and Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 824, entitled

A bill to require employers to allow a day of rest for employees each week; to require employers to allow a meal break during certain work periods; to provide for exceptions and exemptions; to provide powers and duties of certain state officers and departments; to authorize rule promulgation; and to provide for civil sanctions and remedies.

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

Senators Bieda, Hansen, Hood, Ananich, Jones, Rocca, Hopgood and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 825, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17748e and 17748f.

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

Senators Jones, Kowall, Marleau, Green, Knollenberg and Warren introduced

Senate Bill No. 826, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16265 and 17708 (MCL 333.16265 and 333.17708), section 17708 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding section 16348a and part 186.

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

Senators Jones and Warren introduced

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.

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

Senators Jones and O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 828, entitled

A bill to allow library employees or agents to carry and administer opioid antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists by certain libraries and library employees or agents; and to limit the civil and criminal liability of certain libraries and library employees or agents for the possession, distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances.

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

Senators O’Brien and Jones introduced

Senate Bill No. 829, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2016 PA 384.

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

House Bill No. 4410, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 2404 (MCL 700.2404), as amended by 2000 PA 177.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5052, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 275, entitled “An act to authorize the boards of supervisors of counties to create a board of county auditors, appoint such officers, and prescribe their powers, duties and compensation,” by amending section 5 (MCL 47.5).

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 Elections and Government Reform.

House Bill No. 5072, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 534 (MCL 168.534), as amended by 1988 PA 116.

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 Elections and Government Reform.

House Bill No. 5084, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 265 and 830 (MCL 168.265 and 168.830); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 5114, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 643 (MCL 168.643), as amended by 2003 PA 302.

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 Elections and Government Reform.

House Bill No. 5131, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 697 (MCL 168.697).

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 Elections and Government Reform.

House Bill No. 5238, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1274a (MCL 380.1274a), as amended by 2017 PA 23.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Announcements of Printing and Enrollment

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, February 14:

House Bill Nos. 4410 5052 5072 5084 5114 5131

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, February 14, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill No. 823

House Bill Nos. 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562 5563 5564 5565 5566 5567 5568 5569 5570 5571

5572 5573 5574 5575 5576 5577 5578 5579 5580 5581 5582 5583 5584

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 261, entitled

A bill to create the child abuse offenders registry; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies in connection with that registry; and to prescribe penalties and sanctions.

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

Senate Bill No. 262, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234.

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

Senate Bill No. 263, entitled

A bill to require persons convicted of certain child abuse offenses to register with the child abuse offenders registry; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain departments and agencies in connection with that registration; to prescribe fees and penalties; and to authorize certain causes of action.

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. 713, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5101, 5305, 5306, 5306a, 5310, and 5507 (MCL 700.5101, 700.5305, 700.5306, 700.5306a, 700.5310, and 700.5507), sections 5101 and 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5305 as amended by 2013 PA 157, section 5306 as amended by 2004 PA 532, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, and section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, and by adding part 6 to article V.

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. 4500, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 39 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006 PA 548.

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 Emmons

Nays: Senators Rocca and Bieda

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The Committee on Finance reported

Senate Bill No. 647, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2014 PA 523.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance reported

House Bill No. 4905, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2017 PA 121.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Jack M. Brandenburg

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Finance submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Robertson, Knollenberg, Casperson, Proos, Bieda and Warren

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 110, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 226, entitled “An act to limit the powers of a local governmental unit regarding the leasing of private residential property,” by amending section 1 (MCL 123.411).

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.

Dale W. Zorn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Zorn, Proos, Brandenburg, Rocca 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 14, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Booher and Nofs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C) and Young

Excused: Senators Booher and Nofs

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 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 20, February 27, March 13, and March 20, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Community Colleges - Wednesday, February 21, 9:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Corrections - Wednesday, February 21, 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Environmental Quality - Tuesday, February 20, 1:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

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

Health and Human Services - Tuesday, February 20, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Higher Education - Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-2768)

Natural Resources - Tuesday, February 20, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol 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)

Transportation - Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Judiciary - Tuesday, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, February 21, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)

Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Wednesday, February 21, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:29 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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