No. 62

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

100th  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2019

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

 

1:30 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

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—excused           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—present

Coleman—present          Huizenga—present        Pagan—present             Wittenberg—present

Crawford—present         Iden—excused              Paquette—present         Witwer—present

Eisen—present               Inman—excused           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

Pastor Bill Zebell, Ministries Pastor of Berrien Center Bible Church in Berrien Center, offered the following invocation:

 

“Father in Heaven, Holy is Your Name.

May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done here on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Thank You, Father, for the many blessings You provide us every day, most of which we simply take for granted.

Thank You for life itself and for the measure of health You have granted us.

Thank You for the ability to be involved in useful work and for the honor of bearing appropriate responsibilities.

Thank You for the wonders and the beauty and the fruitfulness of this incredible piece of the Earth we have the privilege of living on. Please help us to be good stewards of this marvelous state we call Michigan.

Father, on behalf of my family, friends and neighbors, I thank You for this group of individuals who dedicate their time and talents to provide leadership and oversight to promote health and safety and prosperity for all who live, work, travel, play and worship in our state.

I ask that You would grant them:

·          Wisdom to govern amid the conflicting interests and issues of our times

·          A sense of the welfare and true needs of our people

·          A keen thirst for justice and righteousness

·          Confidence in what is good and fitting

·          The ability to work together in harmony, even when there is honest disagreement

And finally, Father, I pray that You would give them an assurance of what would please and honor You and what would benefit the people they serve.

Thank You for hearing our prayers. We pray this in the name of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ – Amen.”

 

 

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

 

 

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Rep. Cole moved that Reps. Iden, Inman and Lower be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Gay-Dagnogo, Rabhi, Camilleri, Anthony, Tate, Guerra, Manoogian, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Liberati, Hammoud, Wittenberg, Garza, Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Yancey, Hood, Stone, Pohutsky, Ellison, LaGrand, Warren, Lasinski, Brenda Carter, Jones and Sneller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 127.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to develop and improve trade relations with Cuba and to study and report on economic opportunities with Cuba.

Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives clearly recognizes the need to develop and foster all beneficial economic opportunities for the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Global production and distribution channels are of the utmost importance to consumers and producers and bolster state and national economies. In 2017, thousands of Michigan businesses exported $59.8 billion in goods to other countries. These exports supported 271,337 jobs in Michigan and the rest of the country in 2016; and

Whereas, International trade opportunities routinely change in conjunction with economic globalization, evolutions in technology, and shifting political situations. It is necessary to explore and cultivate new international economic opportunities whenever they arise; and

Whereas, Michigan has many established and burgeoning industries, particularly in the agricultural sector, which would benefit from improved relations with Cuba. Cuba’s more than 11 million consumers have been closed off to American producers for decades. A relationship between Michigan and Cuba would be mutually beneficial and foster economic growth and job creation for both parties; and

Whereas, The United States has taken steps in recent years to rebuild trade relations with Cuba by addressing long-standing regulations and restrictions imposed on Cuban trade, travel, carrier services, telecommunications, and financial industries. The full benefit to Michigan and the rest of the country will only occur with the continuance of these efforts to ease sanctions and trade barriers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to develop and improve trade relations with Cuba; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge Congress to conduct a study analyzing economic opportunities relative to Cuba and publicly report on the findings of the study upon its completion; 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.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Witwer, Garza, Bolden, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Pohutsky, Koleszar, Sabo, Chirkun, Cynthia Johnson, Brenda Carter, Kennedy, LaGrand, Anthony, Haadsma, Hertel, Cambensy, Kuppa, Hope, Brixie, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Rabhi, Sneller and Warren offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 128.

A resolution to urge the Congress and President of the United States to expand the manufacturer’s phaseout for the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax Credit.

Whereas, The Qualified Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Tax Credit is a federal tax credit available to individuals who buy a new, qualified PEV that uses an external source of energy to recharge the battery, among other criteria. This credit reduces the cost to buyers of acquiring a new PEV by up to $7,500 depending on the vehicle’s traction battery capacity and gross weight; and

Whereas, For some buyers, the PEV Tax Credit is limited because manufacturers like General Motors have sold too many qualifying vehicles. Under the Internal Revenue Code, the tax credit phases out after 200,000 qualifying vehicles are sold. Over a one-year period, the credit is reduced by 50 percent the first six months and 75 percent the second six months. This reduces demand for low emission vehicles, stunts production, and can lead to layoffs; and

Whereas, Bipartisan legislation must be enacted to extend the PEV Tax Credit. Legislation like Sena­tor Stabenow’s Driving America Forward Act would add 400,000 vehicles per manufacturer and allow buyers to be eligible for a slightly smaller, one-time tax credit of $7,000. This would allow manufactures like General Motors to continue their domestic production operations at their current levels and make PEV models more accessible to everyday Americans; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Congress and President of the United States to expand the manufacturer’s phaseout for the Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax Credit; 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.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4374, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Alexander moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4376, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Griffin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4377, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 3b.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Pagan moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger to the Chair.

 

 

House Bill No. 4383, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 478b.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Cambensy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4108, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Hauck moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4451, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406u.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Calley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4408, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 123.1157).

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Miller moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Whiteford moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, June 13:

House Bill Nos.     4718   4719   4720   4721  4722   4723   4724   4725   4726  4727   4728  4729

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, June 18:

Senate Bill No.       379

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, June 18:

Senate Bill Nos.      372    373

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4584, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 2000 PA 346, and by adding section 7a.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: Reps. Hoitenga and Hall

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4585, entitled

A bill to promote compliance with certain health and safety standards by certain fairs and festivals in this state; to establish a fair and festival carnival safety partnership program; to provide for the recognition of fair and festival carnival safety partners; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: Reps. Hoitenga and Hall

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4586, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,” by amending sections 8 and 17 (MCL 408.658 and 408.667), section 8 as amended by 1982 PA 35 and section 17 as amended by 2000 PA 346.

to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4620, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1028.

to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4621, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609e.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4622, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609d.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4652, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled Ski area safety act of 1962,” by amending section 16 (MCL 408.336).

to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Webber, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4081, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 25a.

to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4261, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 92 (MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2, and by adding section 92a.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4485, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 1081.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

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, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon

The Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, by Rep. LaFave, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4200, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2017 PA 95.

to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones and Chirkun

Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Manoogian

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

The Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, by Rep. LaFave, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4201, 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.

to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones and Chirkun

Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Manoogian

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. LaFave, Chair, of the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter and Manoogian

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4018, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541.

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. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey and Bolden

Nays: Rep. LaFave

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4411, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled Credit services protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.1823).

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. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 23, entitled

A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

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. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 24, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188.

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. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Yancey and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey and Bolden

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri and LaGrand

Absent: Rep. Schroeder

Excused: Rep. Schroeder

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy and Pohutsky

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4118, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

House Bill No. 4229, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4231, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4232, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4236, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 237, 241, 245, 245a, 251, 252, 256, 263, 264, 265, 265a, 265b, 265c, 265d, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 274c, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, and 289 (MCL 388.1836, 388.1836a, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1837, 388.1841, 388.1845, 388.1845a, 388.1851, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1863, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865a, 388.1865b, 388.1865c, 388.1865d, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1874, 388.1874c, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1883, and 388.1889), sections 236, 236a, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 251, 252, 256, 263, 264, 265a, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 274c, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, and 289 as amended and sections 245a, 265b, 265c, and 265d as added by 2018 PA 265, section 237 as amended by 2012 PA 201, section 265 as amended by 2018 PA 586, and section 283 as amended by 2017 PA 108.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 236 and 236a (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1836a), as amended by 2018 PA 265.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4238, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4239, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4241, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

House Bill No. 4242, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 4, 6, 8b, 11, 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 20, 20d, 20f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22m, 24, 24a, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31a, 31d, 31f, 31j, 31n, 32d, 32p, 35a, 35b, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54b, 54d, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 62, 64d, 65, 67, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95a, 95b, 98, 99h, 99s, 99t, 99u, 99w, 99x, 101, 102d, 104, 104b, 104c, 104d, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, 152a, and 152b (MCL 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1608b, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1611s, 388.1615, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620f, 388.1621h, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622m, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1625e, 388.1625f, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1626c, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1631j, 388.1631n, 388.1632d, 388.1632p, 388.1635a, 388.1635b, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654b, 388.1654d, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1661b, 388.1661c, 388.1661d, 388.1662, 388.1664d, 388.1665, 388.1667, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694, 388.1694a, 388.1695a, 388.1695b, 388.1698, 388.1699h, 388.1699s, 388.1699t, 388.1699u, 388.1699w, 388.1699x, 388.1701, 388.1702d, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1704c, 388.1704d, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1747a, 388.1747c, 388.1747e, 388.1752a, and 388.1752b), sections 4 and 8b as amended by 2017 PA 108, sections 6, 11, 31a, 31j, 32d, 35a, 35b, 39a, 99h, and 99u as amended and sections 31n, 99w, and 99x as added by 2018 PA 586, sections 11a, 11j, 11k, 11m, 11s, 15, 20, 20d, 20f, 21h, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22m, 24, 24a, 25e, 25f, 26a, 26b, 26c, 31d, 31f, 32p, 39, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54b, 56, 61a, 61b, 61c, 62, 64d, 65, 67, 74, 81, 94, 94a, 95b, 98, 99s, 99t, 102d, 104, 104b, 104c, 104d, 107, 147, 147a, 147c, 147e, 152a, and 152b as amended and sections 54d and 61d as added by 2018 PA 265, section 95a as amended by 2015 PA 85, and section 101 as amended by 2019 PA 11, and by adding sections 32e, 35c, 35d, 35e, 54e, 61j, 67a, 67b, 97, 97a, 97b, and 99a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 372, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 373, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2018 PA 265.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Date: June 18, 2019

Time: 11:21 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4055 (Public Act No. 23, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “An act to regulate the division of land; to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; to further the orderly layout and use of land; to require that the land be suitable for building sites and public improvements and that there be adequate drainage of the land; to provide for proper ingress and egress to lots and parcels; to promote proper surveying and monumenting of land subdivided and conveyed by accurate legal descriptions; to provide for the approvals to be obtained prior to the recording and filing of plats and other land divisions; to provide for the establishment of special assessment districts and for the imposition of special assessments to defray the cost of the operation and maintenance of retention basins for land within a final plat; to establish the procedure for vacating, correcting, and revising plats; to control residential building development within floodplain areas; to provide for reserving easements for utilities in vacated streets and alleys; to provide for the filing of amended plats; to provide for the making of assessors plats; to provide penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2017 PA 196.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 18, 2019, at 1:40 p.m.)

 

 

Date: June 18, 2019

Time: 11:23 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4119 (Public Act No. 24, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled “An act to authorize the incorporation of charter townships; to provide a municipal charter therefor; to prescribe the powers and functions thereof; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as amended by 2012 PA 191.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 18, 2019, at 1:42 p.m.)

The following message from the Governor was received June 17, 2019 and read:

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

No. 2019-16

 

Task Force on Women in Sports

 

Department of State

 

Multiple studies have documented that women who play sports are more likely to seek and fill leadership roles in other sectors. Yet even with the enactment of Title IX nearly fifty years ago, opportunities for girls and women in sports, while improved, remain severely limited.

These limitations intersect with what is now a pivotal moment for gender equality and opportunity in Michigan. More women leaders are serving in state and federal government than ever before, but there is still much work to be done. Women of color, for instance, continue to be underrepresented in government and in all other industries, and women hold just 15 percent of board seats at Michigan’s 100 largest companies.

Women and girls of all backgrounds derive countless benefits from opportunities to play sports – from lessons in confidence, courage, resilience, and perseverance, to gains in physical health and psychological well-being. Female athletes defy gender stereotypes, serve as role models, and widen perspectives.

Nonetheless, and even with the protections of Title IX, women continue to receive fewer opportunities in sports. They encounter lower levels of investment, training resources, and safety assurances than their male counterparts – disparities that are further stratified by income and race. This is exacerbated by the imbalance of female leadership in college sports; currently in Michigan, for instance, only one Division 1 athletic program is led by a woman. When women succeed as professional athletes, they meet a glass ceiling and a substantial pay gap – barriers that extend to leadership positions with professional leagues and teams, as well as in sports agencies, clothing companies, and marketing firms.

This inequity in access and opportunity prevents girls and women in this state from fully accessing the benefits in leadership development that sports can provide – to the detriment of not only these girls and women, but also this state, which stands to gain from their leadership. Michigan and its residents would benefit from a task force that brings together local and national leaders in sports and education to evaluate this problem, develop strategies to support and promote opportunities in this state for girls and women in sports, and position Michigan as a lasting model in creating and advancing women leaders.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.

Section 8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 places each principal department of state government under the supervision of the governor unless otherwise provided.

Section 8 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 obligates the governor to take care that the laws are faithfully executed.

Acting pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:

   1.  Creation of the Task Force on Women in Sports

   (a) The Task Force on Women in Sports (the “Task Force”) is created as an advisory body within the Department of State (“Department”), and shall consist of the following members:

        (1)    the secretary of state; and

        (2)    14 individuals appointed by the governor.

   (b) A vacancy on the Task Force shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

   (c) The secretary of state shall serve as chairperson of the Task Force.

   2.  Charge to the Task Force

   (a) The Task Force shall act in an advisory capacity to the governor and shall do the following:

        (1)    Assess the history of and current landscape for girls and women in sports in Michigan.

        (2)    Develop recommendations for legislation, policies, investments, and programs to support and promote opportunities in Michigan for girls and women in sports. The goals of these recommendations shall include yielding greater opportunities for female athletes at the youth, high school, and collegiate level, and expanding professional opportunities for women leaders in sports, both on and off the field.

        (3)    Provide other information or advice or take other actions as requested by the governor.

   (b) The Task Force shall complete its work and submit a final report to the governor detailing its initial findings and recommendations by February 28, 2021.The Task Force is dissolved on June 30, 2022.

   3.  Operations of the Task Force

   (a) The Department shall assist the Task Force in the performance of its duties and provide personnel to staff the Task Force. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Task Force shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the secretary of state.

   (b) The Task Force shall adopt procedures, consistent with this order and applicable law, governing its organization and operations.

   (c) The Task Force shall comply with the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

   (d) The Task Force shall comply with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.

   (e) The Task Force may select from among its members a vice chairperson.

   (f) The Task Force may select from among its members a secretary. Task Force staff shall assist the secretary with recordkeeping responsibilities.

   (g) The Task Force shall meet at the call of its chairperson and as otherwise provided in the procedures adopted by the Task Force.

   (h) A majority of the members of the Task Force serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Task Force. The Task Force must act by a majority vote of its serving members.

   (i) The Task Force may establish advisory workgroups composed of individuals or entities participating in Task Force activities or other members of the public as deemed necessary by the Task Force to assist it in performing its duties and responsibilities. The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.

   (j) The Task Force may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, and investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Task Force also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.

   (k) The Task Force may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Task Force and the performance of its duties as the secretary of state deems advisable and necessary, consistent with this order and applicable law, rules and procedures, subject to available funding.

   (l) The Task Force may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be received and used in accordance with law.

   (m) Members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, and subject to available funding.

   (n) Members of the Task Force shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.

   4.  Implementation

   (a) All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state shall give to the Task Force, or to any member or representative of the Task Force, any necessary assistance required by the Task Force, or any member or representative of the Task Force, in the performance of the duties of the Task Force so far as is compatible with their duties and consistent with this order and applicable law. Free access also must be given to any books, records, or documents in their custody relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force, consistent with applicable law.

   (b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to change the organization of the executive branch of state government or the assignment of functions among its units, in a manner requiring the force of law.

   (c) This order is not intended to abate a proceeding commenced by, against, or before an officer or entity affected by this order. A proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the successor of any officer or entity affected by this order.

   (d) If any portion of this order is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision should be disregarded and the rest of the order should remain in effect as issued.

   (e) This order is effective upon filing.

   Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.

   Dated: June 17, 2019

                                         [SEAL]                                   GRETCHEN WHITMER

                                                                                       GOVERNOR

                                                                                       By the Governor:

                                                                                       JOCELYN BENSON

                                                                                       SECRETARY OF STATE

The message was referred to the Clerk.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Reilly, Wozniak, Frederick, Hoitenga, Crawford, Cambensy and Bellino introduced

House Bill No. 4730, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending section 10a (MCL 432.110a), as amended by 2006 PA 427.

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

Reps. Yaroch and Kennedy introduced

House Bill No. 4731, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 21b (MCL 250.1021b), as added by 2019 PA 4.

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

 

 

Reps. Hoadley, Brixie, Paquette, Pagan, Cherry, Sowerby, Kuppa, Love, Manoogian, Brenda Carter and Guerra introduced

House Bill No. 4732, entitled

A bill to designate March 29 of each year as “Recognize Vietnam Veterans Day”.

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

 

 

Reps. Stone, Howell, Rabhi, Bolden, Sneller, Kennedy, Ellison, Pagan, Shannon, Kuppa, Lasinski, Clemente, Anthony, LaGrand, Sowerby, Yancey, Hood and Cherry introduced

House Joint Resolution L, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require a two-thirds vote on any bill introduced during a regular legislative session held after the November election in an even-numbered year.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

June 14, 2019

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Performance audit report on the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (511-0170-18), June 2019.

                                                                                       Gary L. Randall

                                                                                       Clerk of the House

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Kahle moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:00 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, June 19, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives