STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by
the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was
present.
Afendoulis—present Filler—present Kahle—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kennedy—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Koleszar—present Robinson—present
Allor—present Garza—present Kuppa—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present Lasinski—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Leutheuser—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Lightner—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lilly—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Love—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Lower—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present Hauck—present Maddock—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Manoogian—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Marino—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Markkanen—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Meerman—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Miller—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—present Mueller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Neeley—present Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—excused
Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present
Eisen—present Inman—present Peterson—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—present
Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Jones—present
e/d/s = entered during session
“Eternal God, Maker of Heaven and Earth, we
give You thanks this day for Your creation: the air we breathe; the water of
the Great Lakes; the rivers that flow through this State. We give You thanks
for the plants and animals and fish that populate the rivers and forest of this
great state of Michigan. We give You thanks for the diversity of industry and
farms and cities and towns and peoples that fill this State with energy,
intelligence, imagination and love. Help us be good stewards of this land and
people. Open us up to conversation and debate as we enact legislation for the
common good to protect this land and people. Help us to enter into a
relationship with one another and the citizens of this State with open minds. Help
us seek truth beyond self-interest and to make this State a place of freedom,
equality with justice and liberty for all. Teach us to regard no one better
than another and to find the good in all. Help us to set aside partisanship and
to work together in ways that transcend party and self-aggrandizement. Help us
in our personal and common life together model the ethics and justice of the
Constitution of this land. When we differ with one another let it be with
civility. When we stray from the path that has brought us here lead us back to
Your Truth by acknowledging our mistakes. Give us courage to act honestly and
openly and let transparency and truth telling be the order of the day. Eternal
God, thank You for entrusting to us the responsibility of governance. Help us
to do so with humility, kindness and justice for all. Amen.”
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Rep.
Rabhi moved that Rep. Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and
Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and
made available electronically on Tuesday, April 30:
House Bill Nos. 4520 4521 4522 4523 4524 4525 4526 4527 4528 4529 4530 4531 4532 4533 4534 4535 4536
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill
had been received on Wednesday, May 1:
Senate Bill
No. 169
The Clerk announced that the following bills
had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 1:
Senate Bill
Nos. 292 293
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Crawford,
Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4320, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by
amending section 90h (MCL 750.90h), as added by 2011 PA 168.
to the Committee on Judiciary.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman and Wozniak
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Crawford,
Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4321, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,”
by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA
88.
to the Committee on Judiciary.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman and Wozniak
Nays: Reps. Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the
Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett,
Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair,
reported
House Bill No. 4306, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,”
by amending section 3212 (MCL 600.3212), as amended by 2011 PA 301.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that
the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig and Rabhi
Nays: None
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair,
reported
House Bill No. 4510, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 227, entitled “An act to regulate the
inspection, construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair and
operation of elevators and the licensing of elevator contractors; to regulate
the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of certain
residential lifts; to prescribe the functions of the director of the department
of licensing and regulatory affairs; to create, and prescribe the functions of,
the elevator safety board; to provide penalties for violations of the act; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2 and 9 (MCL 408.802
and 408.809), as amended by 1980 PA 282.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that
the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole and Lilly
Nays: Rep. Greig
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair,
reported
House Resolution No. 72.
A resolution to declare May 2, 2019, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the
state of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 36, p. 399.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig and Rabhi
Nays: None
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair,
reported
House Resolution No. 81.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to speedily
approve the recently negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 40, p. 464.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole and Lilly
Nays: Reps. Greig and Rabhi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Sheppard, Chair, of the
Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig and Rabhi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the
Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard,
Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Alexander, Chair, of the
Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel,
Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson and Witwer
Messages from the Senate
A
bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1084.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Lower and Marino introduced
House
Bill No. 4537, entitled
A bill
to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections
217, 801, and 801j (MCL 257.217, 257.801, and 257.801j), section 217 as amended
by 2014 PA 290, section 801 as amended by 2018 PA 656, and section 801j as
amended by 2014 PA 171.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep.
Afendoulis, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4189, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan
business tax act,” by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL 208.1117,
208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by 2011 PA 292, section 500 as
amended by 2016 PA 426, and section 505 as amended by 2011 PA 305, and by
adding section 402; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
to the Committee on Ways
and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber,
Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O’Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg,
Ellison, Lasinski and Robinson
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep.
Afendoulis, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4190, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan
economic growth authority act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended
by 2009 PA 123.
to the Committee on Ways and Means with the
recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber,
Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O’Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg,
Ellison, Lasinski and Robinson
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep.
Afendoulis, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4191, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” by amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as amended by 2012 PA
70.
to the Committee on Ways and Means with the
recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber,
Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O’Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg,
Ellison, Lasinski and Robinson
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep.
Afendoulis, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps.
Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O’Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski and
Robinson
Absent: Rep. Whitsett
Excused: Rep. Whitsett
The Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, by Rep. Lower, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4050, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman and Paquette
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope and Kuppa
The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lower, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope and Kuppa
The Committee on Communications and
Technology, by Rep. Hoitenga, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4249, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled “Emergency
9-1-1 service enabling act,” by amending section 413 (MCL 484.1413), as amended
by 2008 PA 379; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
to the Committee on Ways and Means with the
recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak,
Coleman and Chirkun
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep.
Hoitenga, Chair, of the Committee on Communications and Technology, was
received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson,
Wozniak, Coleman and Chirkun
The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden,
Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4304, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support
and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending sections 2, 5a, and 26
(MCL 552.602, 552.605a, and 552.626), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 256 and
sections 5a and 26 as amended by 2002 PA 572.
With the recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the
order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin,
Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden,
Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4305, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend
of the court act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 17, and 19 (MCL 552.502,
552.502a, 552.517, and 552.519), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 253 and sections
2a, 17, and 19 as amended by 2009 PA 233.
With the recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the
order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin,
Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Iden,
Chair, of the Committee on Ways and Means, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Present: Reps. Iden,
Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and
Hertel
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The
Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Whiteford, Calley, Cherry, Chirkun,
Clemente, Crawford, Garza, Gay-Dagnogo, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Cynthia Johnson,
Jones, Kahle, Kuppa, Liberati, Pagan, Rendon, Sabo, Shannon, Sneller, Sowerby,
Stone, Webber, Wittenberg and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 82.
A resolution to declare May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the
state of Michigan.
Whereas, The month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month
by Mental Health America and its affiliates; and
Whereas, One in five adults in the United States have a mental health
condition and half of those have a co-occurring substance use disorder; and
Whereas, Tens of thousands of Michigan residents live with mental and
behavioral health illnesses every year and many of them struggle to get the
care they need; and
Whereas, In any given year, around 336,000 adults in Michigan are
documented as having a serious mental illness and 84,000 adolescents experience
a major depressive episode with only 44% of all individuals receiving some form
of treatment; and
Whereas, Recognizing the need for reform, the House of Representatives
convened the bi-partisan House C.A.R.E.S. (Community
Access Resources and Safety) Task Force in 2017 to discuss our state’s mental
health system; and
Whereas, The House C.A.R.E.S. Task Force
Report was published in January 2018 and contained several recommendations to
better connect the state’s residents with access to care, treatment, and
prevention to improve their quality of life; and
Whereas, Of these many recommendations, the report looked at addressing
treatment and prevention in our jails and judicial system, training for
individuals to recognize a mental health crises, expanding opportunities for
individuals to be connected with care, filling the shortage of mental health
providers, delivering care early to adolescents, and ensuring our veterans are
connected with services; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives will continue to reduce
the stigmatization of mental illness and work toward providing quality services
to those that are living with mental health disorders and addictions; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the state
of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Chirkun, Kuppa, Sabo, Wittenberg, Coleman,
Elder, Peterson, Witwer, Calley, Slagh, Sowerby, Pagan, Cynthia Johnson,
Clemente, Brixie, Lasinski, Sneller, Cherry, Gay-Dagnogo, Howell, Jones,
Crawford, Garza, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Kahle, Liberati, Pohutsky, Rendon,
Shannon, Stone and Webber offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 83.
A resolution to declare May 2019 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the
state of Michigan.
Whereas, There is nothing more precious to Michigan than the healthy
growth and development of the young people who will determine the future
direction of our state; and
Whereas, The family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem,
and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our state; and
Whereas, In Michigan, there are nearly 13,000 children and youths in the
foster care system who are being provided a safe, secure, and stable home
environment along with the compassion and nurturing of a foster or relative
foster family; and
Whereas, Foster families open their homes and
hearts to children whose families are in crisis and thus they play a vital role
in helping children and families heal, reconnect, and launch children into
successful adulthood; and
Whereas, Dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children
resulting in a continual need for more foster families; and
Whereas, Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan is an
appropriate opportunity to thank the families who embrace the often thankless
responsibility of providing a home and family to children in need of affection,
love, and security, and to support the efforts of those who dedicate their time
to children in and leaving foster care; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan must do more to improve the lives of
children in foster care; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 2019 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state
of Michigan. We encourage more citizens to volunteer their time to become a
mentor to a child that is in foster care and realize that the state of Michigan
must do more to improve the lives of children in foster care.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Garza, Cherry, Chirkun, Clemente,
Gay-Dagnogo, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Jones, Kuppa, Liberati,
Pagan, Pohutsky, Shannon, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone and Wittenberg offered the following
resolution:
House
Resolution No. 84.
A resolution to declare April 28-May 5, 2019, as Soil and Water
Stewardship Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Productive soil and clean water provide daily sustenance and
food security; and
Whereas, Soil and water are preeminent natural resources that support
major economic sectors of our state including agriculture, energy, forestry,
and recreation; and
Whereas, Effective conservation practices have helped Michigan citizens
achieve a productive standard of living and quality of life; and
Whereas, Our future security depends upon healthy soil and clean water.
Stewardship of our soil and water recognizes that each Michigander can help
conserve these precious resources; and
Whereas, Michigan’s Conservation Partnership and 75
Conservation Districts purpose is to assist individual land owners and managers
to protect and enhance the states’ soil and water resources; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of the Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare April 28-May 5, 2019, as Soil and Water Stewardship
Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to recognize and
celebrate this momentous occasion.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
House
Resolution No. 85.
A resolution to declare May 2019 as Asian Pacific American Heritage
Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The state of Michigan is fortunate to be home to more than
300,000 residents of Asian and Pacific Island descent; and
Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans comprise one of the fastest growing
populations in both the state and the nation. In fact, the largest growing population
in Michigan, according to the 2010 U.S. Census; and
Whereas, The Asian and Pacific Island regions are
tremendously diverse, with more than thirty countries, sixteen major ethnic
groups, nine languages, and numerous belief systems bringing their culture to
Michigan; and
Whereas, Citizens of Asian and Pacific Island descent, in each
generation, from the laborers who connected our coasts one-and-a-half centuries
ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at
home, these patriotic Americans have enhanced our culture, quality of life, and
economic vitality through leadership, commitments to knowledge and advancement,
and dedication to their communities; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan and the United States of America have
been enriched by the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in all facets of
life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy.
Michigan has recognized the contribution Asian Pacific Americans and other
immigrants make to our economy with the establishment of the Michigan Office
for New Americans; and
Whereas, The culture and contributions of our Asian and Pacific Island
residents will continue to grow in significance as more Asian Pacific Americans
choose to make Michigan their home and as our economy becomes increasingly
intertwined with the economies throughout Asia; and
Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans, through advocating issues of justice
and equality, continue to break down the barriers of discrimination, indifference,
and intolerance, thereby opening doors for all Asian Pacific Americans; and
Whereas, Asian Pacific American residents are
proudly served in Michigan by many dedicated organizations, including the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, the
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Asian Pacific
Americans, Asian American Citizens for Justice, Asian Center Southeast Michigan
and the West Michigan Asian Pacific American Association, APIA Vote - Michigan
and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan takes pride in its
cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our Asian Pacific
American residents for their lasting, expanding, imprint upon our state; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 2019 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in
the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual
and collective contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to this state and to
this country.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Shannon, Pagan, Brixie, Garza, Witwer,
Calley, Cherry, Chirkun, Clemente, Crawford, Gay‑Dagnogo, Haadsma, Hood,
Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Jones, Kuppa, Liberati, Pohutsky, Rendon, Sabo, Sneller,
Sowerby, Stone and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 86.
A resolution to declare May 6-12, 2019, as Nurses Week in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, May 6-12, 2019, is recognized as National
Nurses Week, beginning with National Nurses Day on May 6 and ending with the
birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, on May 12; and
Whereas, Nurses are the largest segment of the healthcare workforce and
those who provide the most direct and continuous skilled care to people of
every age; and
Whereas, Nurses are globally recognized for their commitment to
advocating for their patients and refusing to compromise their high standards
for safe, high-quality patient care; and
Whereas, Nurses are educated professionals who perform the demanding and
complex job of caring for the sick and injured every day in a wide variety of
settings, often under very difficult conditions; and
Whereas, Nurses make valuable contributions to advancing health and
safety by promoting prevention and healthy behaviors among Michigan residents;
and
Whereas, Nurses advocate for their patients at the bedside and beyond,
working to create a world in which all people have access to care and can live
safe, healthy, and prosperous lives; and
Whereas, Nurses in Michigan fight for the health, safety, and human
rights not only of the sick and injured, but also of the elderly, the young,
those with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, and the most
vulnerable among us; and
Whereas, Under the leadership of the Michigan Nurses Association, the
largest group representing Michigan registered nurses, nurses across Michigan
are working to enhance the nursing profession; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 6-12, 2019, as Nurses Week in the state of
Michigan. We convey respect and gratitude for the work of nurses every day
throughout our state and urge all residents to do so year-round; and be it
further
Resolved, That supporting nurses’ ability to provide safe, quality care
and developing and maintaining a thriving nurse workforce is of concern to all
Michigan residents. We honor the work and dedication of nurses around the world
and here in Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reports
of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 81.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to speedily
approve the recently negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 40, p. 464.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Government Operations
on May 1.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep.
Chirkun moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the resolution.
The motion prevailed.
Messages
from the Senate
The
Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4206, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,”
by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2018 PA 586.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 30,
with substitute (S-1) and full title inserted, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal
No. 40, p. 469.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the
bill by the Senate,
Rep.
Greig moved to substitute (H-5) the Senate substitute (S-1).
Rep. Frederick moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:
1. Amend page 7, line 21, after “state,” by striking out “those
days and the equivalent number of hours are considered to be days and hours of
pupil instruction and” and inserting “upon
request by a district to the superintendent of public instruction, in a form
and manner prescribed by the department, that 1 or more of those days and the
equivalent number of hours count as days and hours of pupil instruction,”.
2. Amend page 7, line 23, after “count” by striking out “them”
and inserting “those requested days and
the equivalent number hours”.
The
question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the
Senate,
The substitute (S-1), as amended, was
concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and
nays, as follows:
Roll Call
No. 77 Yeas—56
Afendoulis Filler Kahle Reilly
Albert Frederick LaFave Rendon
Alexander Glenn Leutheuser Sheppard
Allor Green Lightner Slagh
Bellino Griffin Lilly VanSingel
Berman Hall Lower VanWoerkom
Bollin Hauck Maddock Vaupel
Brann Hernandez Marino Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga Markkanen Webber
Chatfield Hornberger Meerman Wendzel
Cole Howell Miller Wentworth
Crawford Huizenga Mueller Whiteford
Eisen Iden O’Malley Wozniak
Farrington Inman Paquette Yaroch
Nays—53
Anthony Garrett Jones Rabhi
Bolden Garza Kennedy Robinson
Brixie Gay-Dagnogo Koleszar Sabo
Byrd Greig Kuppa Schroeder
Cambensy Guerra LaGrand Shannon
Camilleri Haadsma Lasinski Sneller
Carter, B. Hammoud Liberati Sowerby
Carter, T. Hertel Love Stone
Cherry Hoadley Manoogian Tate
Chirkun Hood Neeley Warren
Clemente Hope Pagan Wittenberg
Coleman Johnson,
C. Peterson Witwer
Elder Johnson,
S. Pohutsky Yancey
Ellison
In The Chair: Wentworth
The
House agreed to the full title.
The motion prevailed.
Second
Reading of Bills
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate,
and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public
highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor;
the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access
to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees,
drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the
election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state,
county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies,” by amending section 10 of chapter IV (MCL 224.10), as
amended by 2004 PA 516.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Markkanen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Cole moved that House Committees be given
leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Lower moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:40 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House
adjourned until Thursday, May 2, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives