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No. 48

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 28, 1997.

2:00 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.

Agee--present

Alley--present

Anthony--present

Baade--present

Baird--present

Bankes--present

Birkholz--present

Bobier--present

Bodem--present

Bogardus--present

Brackenridge--present

Brater--present

Brewer--present

Brown--present

Byl--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Cherry--present

Ciaramitaro--present

Crissman--present

Cropsey--present

Curtis--present

Dalman--present

DeHart--present

DeVuyst--present

Dobb--present

Dobronski--present

Emerson--present

Fitzgerald--present

Frank--present

Freeman--present

Gagliardi--present

Galloway--present

Geiger--present

Gernaat--present

Gilmer--present

Gire--present

Godchaux--present

Goschka--present

Green--present

Griffin--present

Gubow--present

Gustafson--present

Hale--present

Hammerstrom--present

Hanley--present

Harder--present

Hertel--present

Hood--present

Horton--present

Jansen--present

Jaye--present

Jelinek--present

Jellema--present

Johnson--present

Kaza--present

Kelly--present

Kilpatrick--excused

Kukuk--present

LaForge--present

Law--present

Leland--present

LeTarte--excused

Llewellyn--present

London--present

Lowe--present

Mans--present

Martinez--present

Mathieu--present

McBryde--present

McManus--present

McNutt--present

Middaugh--present

Middleton--present

Murphy--present

Nye--present

Olshove--present

Owen--present

Oxender--present

Palamara--present

Parks--present

Perricone--present

Price--present

Profit--present

Prusi--present

Quarles--present

Raczkowski--present

Rhead--present

Richner--present

Rison--present

Rocca--present

Schauer--present

Schermesser--present

Schroer--present

Scott--present

Scranton--present

Sikkema--present

Stallworth--present

Tesanovich--present

Thomas--present

Varga--present

Vaughn--present

Voorhees--present

Walberg--present

Wallace--present

Wetters--present

Whyman--present

Willard--present

Wojno--present

e/d/s = entered during session

The Very Rev. Panayot Pamukov, Pastor, St. Clement Ohridski Orthodox Church, Dearborn, offered the following invocation:

"Blessed is Our God always--now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Heavenly Father and our God, We thank You today for the privilege to gather together at this session of the Michigan House of Representatives. We know, O Lord, that being a State Representative is a difficult and highly responsible task. We recall that the Bible says, 'Unless the Lord builds the House, the work of the builders is useless'. (Psalm 127:1)

O Almighty God, our help and refuge, fountain of wisdom, and power of strength, bless this House of Representatives with wisdom, guidance and assistance, and inspiration, so that they will make the best and the wisest decisions, which will help and benefit all of the citizens of the State of Michigan. Give to all those to whom You have entrusted leadership--a desire to seek Your will. We remember that You also said, 'To whom much has been given, of him much shall be required'. (Luke 12:48)

O Lord God, we ask that as a people we may humble ourselves before You, and seek Your will for our lives and for all the citizens of our beautiful state of Michigan. Help us, O God, to work as never before to strengthen our families and to give our children hope and a moral foundation for the future. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

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Rep. Dobronski moved that Rep. Kilpatrick be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. LeTarte be excused from today's session due to a death in his family.

The motion prevailed.

Notices

May 28, 1997

In accordance with House Rule 10, I hereby designate Representative Michael Hanley, to be the Presiding Officer for all, or part of today's session.

Sincerely,

Curtis Hertel

Speaker of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4306, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1997 and September 30, 1998; to provide for the expenditure of such appropriations; to create funds; to provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The bill was read a second time.

The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

Rep. Gustafson demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

After debate,

Rep. Gagliardi demanded the previous question.

The demand was supported.

The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"

The previous question was ordered.

The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 412 Yeas--57

Agee Emerson Leland Rocca

Alley Frank Mans Schauer

Anthony Freeman Martinez Schermesser

Baade Gagliardi Mathieu Schroer

Baird Gire Murphy Scott

Bogardus Griffin Olshove Stallworth

Brater Gubow Owen Tesanovich

Brewer Hale Palamara Thomas

Brown Hanley Parks Varga

Callahan Harder Price Vaughn

Cherry Hertel Profit Wallace

Ciaramitaro Hood Prusi Wetters

Curtis Kelly Quarles Willard

DeHart LaForge Rison Wojno

Dobronski

Nays--49

Bankes Galloway Jelinek Middaugh

Birkholz Geiger Jellema Middleton

Bobier Gernaat Johnson Nye

Bodem Gilmer Kaza Oxender

Brackenridge Godchaux Kukuk Perricone

Byl Goschka Law Raczkowski

Cassis Green Llewellyn Rhead

Crissman Gustafson London Richner

Cropsey Hammerstrom Lowe Scranton

Dalman Horton McBryde Voorhees

DeVuyst Jansen McManus Walberg

Dobb Jaye McNutt Whyman

Fitzgerald

In The Chair: Hertel

Rep. Brewer moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 35, line 5, after "budget" by inserting a comma and "the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies and the house and senate standing committees having jurisdiction over technology issues,".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Ciaramitaro moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "Department-wide reorganization savings" by inserting "--(46.0) FTE positions".

2. Amend page 5, line 21, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

3. Amend page 12, line 10, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

4. Amend page 14, line 25, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

5. Amend page 17, line 21, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

6. Amend page 18, line 16, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

7. Amend page 22, line 1, by striking out "Appropriated from:".

8. Amend page 22, line 2, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:".

9. Amend page 22, line 3, by striking out "ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION ............... $ 4,585,994,100".

10. Amend page 23, line 5, by striking out "Interdepartmental grant revenues:" and inserting "Intradepartmental transfer:".

11. Amend page 23, line 6, by striking out "IDG" and inserting "IDT".

12. Amend page 23, following line 6, by inserting "Federal revenues:".

13. Amend page 53, following line 27, by inserting "HEALTH SYSTEMS LOCAL GRANTS".

14. Amend page 55, line 6, after "year" by striking out "1996-97" and inserting "1997-98".

15. Amend page 55, line 19, after "1," by striking out "1997" and inserting "1998".

16. Amend page 64, line 17, after "1," by striking out "1996" and inserting "1997".

17. Amend page 72, line 4, after "federal" by striking out "medigrant" and inserting "medicaid".

18. Amend page 80, line 26, after "Medicaid" by striking out "capitated" and inserting "qualified".

19. Amend page 91, line 22, by striking out all of section 1713.

20. Amend page 93, line 4, after "Michigan" by striking out "Funds" and inserting "Fund".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Ciaramitaro, Palamara and Emerson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 91, line 19, after "program" by inserting a comma and "including all projects in counties with populations of 400,000 or more,".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor.

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4306, entitled

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 413 Yeas--56

Agee Dobronski LaForge Rison

Alley Emerson Leland Rocca

Anthony Frank Mans Schauer

Baade Freeman Martinez Schermesser

Baird Gagliardi Mathieu Schroer

Bogardus Gire Murphy Scott

Brater Griffin Olshove Stallworth

Brewer Gubow Owen Tesanovich

Brown Hale Palamara Thomas

Callahan Hanley Parks Varga

Cherry Harder Price Vaughn

Ciaramitaro Hertel Profit Wallace

Curtis Hood Prusi Wetters

DeHart Kelly Quarles Wojno

Nays--49

Bankes Galloway Jelinek Middleton

Birkholz Geiger Jellema Nye

Bobier Gernaat Johnson Oxender

Bodem Gilmer Kaza Perricone

Brackenridge Godchaux Law Raczkowski

Byl Goschka Llewellyn Rhead

Cassis Green London Richner

Crissman Gustafson Lowe Scranton

Cropsey Hammerstrom McBryde Sikkema

Dalman Horton McManus Voorhees

DeVuyst Jansen McNutt Walberg

Dobb Jaye Middaugh Whyman

Fitzgerald

In The Chair: Hertel

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and to make certain appropriations for those purposes and adjust certain appropriations for those purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997; to provide for the expenditure of such appropriations; to create funds; to provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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Reps. Hammerstrom, Rhead, Llewellyn, Cassis and Bodem, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted "no" on HB 4306 because I believe it is totally unrealistic and includes phony promises that simply cannot be kept. Not only is the bill close to $150 million over budget, it also includes an understatement of the anticipated Medicaid case load which, in reality, could drive that figure even higher."

Rep. McBryde, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted "no" on HB 4306 for the following reasons: 1. The bill is over the governor's recommendation by more than $144 million. While other budgets also have exceeded the original recommendations, the House cannot continue to support these overages or we will blow a billion dollar hole in the budget.

2. The bill provides "top of the line" health insurance benefits for welfare recipients while many of the working poor receive no health benefits whatsoever.

3. The bill does not allow the Department of Community Health to consolidate services for patients at psychiatric institutions such as Pheasant Ridge Center, which has 36 staff for just one patient. Will we keep Pheasant Ridge open even if we have no patients?

The priorities of this budget bill are not in keeping with the values of the taxpayers of this great state. That is why I voted "no" on HB 4306."

Rep. Jaye, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This Bill includes $2.8 million in health Services for non U.S. citizens health Care. Why should Michigan taxpayers pay for health Care for foreign visitors to the Michigan? We Could use this $2.8 million for senior citizen prescription drug use or for the working poor.

This Bill also establishes a new layer of political Bureacracy, $500,000, to establish a new "Office of Legislative Health Care Advisr". The Michigan Legislature already has the office of Legislative Aditor General, and a Gop and Democrat Health Committee staff."

Rep. Jelinek, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on H.B. 4306 because I do not support a 2.8 million dollar expenditure For Legal Alien Health Care, nor do I favor $500,000 to Fund an office of Legislative Health Care Advisor".

Rep. Raczkowski, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted 'no' due to this appropriations bill being unrealistic and phony. It is over budget and filled with pork for special interest groups. How can we afford our poor in society to have the top of the line healthcare when our working poor are struggling to afford minimum health care coverage."

Rep. Birkholz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

The Community Health department budget is $138 million over the balanced budget recommended by the Governor. This is not a believable budget and a vote in favor would amount to little more than empty political posturing. I, therefore, cannot honestly support and defend to my constituents a budget that is over target by this magnitude.

They have tinkered with the Medicaid caseload numbers to produce an unrealistic budget based on phony numbers.

There are many good programs included in this budget, however, realistic priorities indicate we cannot support all of them.

The Majority party in the House already has passed in excess of $1 billion in unpaid for tax credits and increased spending.

Because this budget is unrealistic based on dishonest projections, I voted "no" on the 1997-98 Department of Community Health budget."

Rep. Kaza, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill would allow aliens who are not U.S. citizens to receive welfare payments.

U.S. citizens should not be forced to subsidize welfare payments to aliens with their hard-earned tax dollars."

Rep. Scranton, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on HB 4306 because it is a bill that promises so much to so many yet is a fraud of too much on too many. I cannot support any budget bill that perpetrates a fraud on the citizens of the 66th District and the citizens of Michigan."

Rep. Dalman, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

My "no" vote for HB 4306 was cast because it was over budget by $133 million which is excessive. Many programs included in the budget did not speak to the real health needs in the State of Michigan, especially day care and case management issues for senior citizens. I do support the funding for the Healthy Michigan initiative which is in this bill but because the total funding level is excessive I could not vote for it."

Reps. Goschka, Middleton and London, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We voted 'No' on House Bill 4306 because we can in no way justify voting for a bill that gives the "Cadillac" of insurances to General Assistance recipients while the working poor, who receive so very little in the form of health benefits at their places of employment, are stuck paying the bill.

This bill removes any incentive for the working poor to continue working when those without jobs receive better health benefits than they do. This is blatant redistribution of the wealth on the backs of the working poor, and it is most unjust to those who are attempting to gain their own independence through the means of work.

This bill is bereft of compassion! It demonstrates a total lack of understanding for the burdens and hardships experienced by the working poor, and in fact, places greater burden on them.

Someone needs to stand up for working people in the state of Michigan, and we believe that the majority should have done so. How can anyone vote for a bill, such as this, that gouges money out of the pockets of hard working people for the purpose of giving better health benefits than they receive to those who don't work?

Mr. Speaker and Members, HB 4306 is a bad bill, and the working poor end up paying another bill that they can ill afford!"

Rep. DeVuyst, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Today, I cast a "NO" vote on House Bill 4306 because not only was it approximately $130 million over target, but it was also $90 million over last years expenditures. I need to be accountable to my constituents and voting on a budget that is so far over budget is simply not responsible."

Rep. Jansen, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

1. This budget is over by at least $130 million dollars with no source of for the dollars needed."

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The question being on the motion by Rep. Gagliardi,

Rep. Gustafson demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion by Rep. Gagliardi,

The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 414 Yeas--52

Agee DeHart LaForge Quarles

Alley Dobronski Leland Rison

Anthony Frank Mans Schauer

Baade Freeman Martinez Schermesser

Baird Gagliardi Mathieu Schroer

Bogardus Gire Murphy Scott

Brater Griffin Olshove Stallworth

Brewer Gubow Owen Tesanovich

Brown Hale Palamara Thomas

Callahan Hanley Parks Vaughn

Cherry Harder Price Wallace

Ciaramitaro Hertel Profit Wetters

Curtis Kelly Prusi Wojno

Nays--51

Bankes Galloway Jellema Nye

Birkholz Geiger Johnson Oxender

Bobier Gernaat Kaza Perricone

Bodem Gilmer Kukuk Raczkowski

Byl Godchaux Law Rhead

Cassis Goschka Llewellyn Richner

Crissman Green London Rocca

Cropsey Gustafson Lowe Scranton

Dalman Hammerstrom McBryde Sikkema

DeVuyst Horton McManus Voorhees

Dobb Jansen McNutt Walberg

Emerson Jaye Middaugh Whyman

Fitzgerald Jelinek Middleton

In The Chair: Hertel

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Rep. Llewellyn moved that Reps. Gernaat and Griffin be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. Johnson be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4395, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 502, 503, 504a, 512, 513, and 514a (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.504a, 380.512, 380.513, and 380.514a), as amended by 1995 PA 289, and by adding sections 503b and 513b.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 415 Yeas--55

Agee Dobronski Leland Rison

Alley Emerson Mans Schauer

Anthony Frank Martinez Schermesser

Baade Freeman Mathieu Schroer

Baird Gagliardi Murphy Scott

Bogardus Gire Olshove Stallworth

Brater Gubow Owen Tesanovich

Brewer Hale Oxender Thomas

Brown Hanley Palamara Varga

Callahan Harder Parks Vaughn

Cherry Hertel Price Wallace

Ciaramitaro Hood Profit Wetters

Curtis Kelly Prusi Wojno

DeHart LaForge Quarles

Nays--48

Bankes Fitzgerald Jelinek Middleton

Birkholz Galloway Jellema Nye

Bobier Geiger Kaza Perricone

Bodem Gilmer Kukuk Raczkowski

Brackenridge Godchaux Law Rhead

Byl Goschka Llewellyn Richner

Cassis Green London Rocca

Crissman Gustafson Lowe Scranton

Cropsey Hammerstrom McBryde Sikkema

Dalman Horton McManus Voorhees

DeVuyst Jansen McNutt Walberg

Dobb Jaye Middaugh Whyman

In The Chair: Hertel

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Gagliardi moved to amend the title to read as follows:

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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Rep. Kaza, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I vote "no" on this legislation because it attacks the institution of charter schools.

In the 1993-94 legislative session we authorized the institution of charter schools. In Michigan, a charter school is an independent public school organized as a non-profit organization, funded on a per-pupil basis from the state School Aid Fund, and operated under a contract issued by an authorizing body such as a public university. A charter school is also subject to the 'leadership and general supervision' of the state Board of Education and must comply with the same laws as traditional public schools, according to the non-partisan House Legislative Analysis Section.

There are about 80 charter schools currently operating in Michigan, according to the state Department of Education. A majority of the contracts have been issued by universities; about half have been issued by one school - Central Michigan University. This bill attempts to reverse this development.

Charter schools are already regulated.

In fact, charter schools must meet all of the state laws that currently apply to traditional public schools. Its students must take the same standardized tests as students in public schools. Charter schools are under the supervision of the state Board of Education which can deny it state aid. It must be organized as a nonprofit and organized subject to the Nonprofit Corporation Act. And perhaps most importantly, charter schools are under the scrutiny of parents, who are under no compulsion to enroll their children or keep their children enrolled in a charter school. This is more than sufficient scrutiny of charter schools."

Reps. Hammerstrom, Rhead and Llewellyn, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted "NO" on HB 4395 because I believe it is not needed. Providing for greater responsibility was one of the prime reasons charter schools were established in the first place, and under provisions of current law these schools are already held accountable to a higher level than the traditional public schools."

Reps. McBryde, Gilmer, Goschka and London, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We voted "no" on HB 4395 which passed by only the slimmest of margins (55 to 48 votes). HB 4395 creates a double standard in Michigan law by requiring much stricter standards and oversight on Michigans public school academies than there is on traditional public schools. We should treat PSAs the same as traditional public schools, and since this bill does not we voted against it."

Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The question being on the motion by Rep.Gagliardi,

Rep. Gustafson demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion by Rep. Gagliardi,

The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 416 Yeas--52

Agee Dobronski LaForge Quarles

Alley Emerson Leland Rison

Anthony Frank Mans Schauer

Baade Freeman Martinez Schermesser

Baird Gagliardi Mathieu Scott

Bogardus Gire Murphy Stallworth

Brater Gubow Olshove Tesanovich

Brewer Hale Owen Thomas

Brown Hanley Palamara Varga

Callahan Harder Parks Vaughn

Cherry Hertel Price Wallace

Curtis Hood Profit Wetters

DeHart Kelly Prusi Wojno

Nays--49

Bankes Galloway Jellema Nye

Birkholz Geiger Kaza Oxender

Bobier Gilmer Kukuk Perricone

Bodem Godchaux Law Raczkowski

Brackenridge Goschka Llewellyn Rhead

Byl Green London Richner

Cassis Gustafson Lowe Rocca

Crissman Hammerstrom McBryde Scranton

Cropsey Horton McManus Sikkema

Dalman Jansen McNutt Voorhees

DeVuyst Jaye Middaugh Walberg

Dobb Jelinek Middleton Whyman

Fitzgerald

In The Chair: Hertel

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The Speaker called Acting Speaker Hanley to the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Martinez, Anthony, Brewer, Gubow, Cherry, DeHart, Dobronski, Hale, Ciaramitaro, Freeman, LaForge, Harder, Willard, Parks, Baird, Dalman, Bodem, Gire, Goschka, Dobb, Murphy, Kelly, London, Brater, Scott, Hanley, Vaughn, Bankes and Schroer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 67.

A resolution honoring Hilda Patricia Curran.

Whereas, It is a special honor and privilege to thank Hilda Patricia Curran, on the occasion of her retirement, for her exceptional dedication as an employee of the State of Michigan. For thirty years, Hilda Patricia Curran has worked with diligence and integrity for our state, helping to ensure accountability in state programs. We are grateful to have this opportunity to acknowledge her contributions; and

Whereas, Hilda Patricia Curran's career in service to the State of Michigan has included a number of distinctly different responsibilities. She first came to the Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, in September 1967, as a Rehabilitation Facility Consultant. In August 1970, she became Program Developer for the Department of Labor, Bureau of Community Services, until January 1978, when she became Director for the Department of Labor, Office of Women and Work. In December 1991, she was hired by the Michigan Jobs Commission, Office of Workforce Development. As a Grievance and Hearing Officer, she received and adjudicated grievances filed by clients served with funds from the federal Job Training Partnership Act. Pat served as chief investigator of fraud and abuse allegations involving federal funds. She also served as the liaison between the Office and the Commissions Office of Human Resources. Hilda Patricia Curran has consistently filled these positions with professionalism, effectiveness, and responsible leadership, until her retirement in June 1997; and

Whereas, Over the years, Hilda Patricia Curran's work and achievements have contributed to the social, economic, and political well being of the local community, the state, and the nation. It is seldom that one person could make such significant impact in all these venues during a career. Her wisdom and initiative have impacted upon the success of the city and state, and in many ways, upon the lives of countless citizens; and

Whereas, Outside her career, Pat Curran has been an involved community volunteer. She has demonstrated her commitment to the community in serving as a member of the Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals, YWCA Board of Directors, Michigan Women's Commission, Women in State Government, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Greater Lansing Food Bank, Zonta Club of Lansing, Citizens for Better Care, and much more; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we honor and commend Hilda Patricia Curran on the occasion of her retirement after 30 years of dedication as an employee of the State of Michigan, and our special appreciation for her role as an advocate for women's empowerment. May she know of our admiration and warmest wishes for a future filled with health, happiness, and continuing success; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Hilda Patricia Curran and her family as evidence of our respect and admiration.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Gubow, Anthony, Cherry, DeHart, Dobronski, Hale, Ciaramitaro, Freeman, Cropsey, LaForge, Harder, Parks, Baird, Dalman, Bodem, Gernaat, Gire, Fitzgerald, Goschka, Dobb, Martinez, Murphy, Kelly, London, Brater, Scott, Hanley, Vaughn, Galloway, McNutt and Schroer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 68.

A resolution to congratulate Elizabeth A. Welton, upon the occasion of her retirement from the Michigan State Police.

Whereas, It is a pleasure and a privilege to congratulate Elizabeth A. "Dotts" Welton on her retirement from the Michigan State Police on June 1, 1997. For 36 years and 11 months, Ms. Welton has faithfully discharged her responsibilities by setting about her tasks with an uncommon professionalism that distinguished her from her peers, and has earned her tremendous respect from law enforcement agencies outside her own as well as civilian organizations and many others within the criminal justice community. We are grateful for this opportunity to commend her for her many contributions to the State of Michigan; and

Whereas, Ms. Welton literally worked her way up the professional ladder, beginning her career in 1959 in a clerical position with the Michigan State Police Traffic Services. She worked throughout the department for many years and in 1968 was promoted to the position of supervisor in the Firearms Records Section. In 1981, Liz was promoted again, this time to the position of Commander of the Firearms Records Section, becoming the first civilian woman Section Commander, and in 1984, she was promoted to Departmental Supervisor of the Firearms Records Unit; and

Whereas, The highlights of Ms. Welton's accomplishment-filled career are many. She has represented the department in legislative hearings involving firearms issues, was instrumental in the development of Michigan's Automated Pistol Registration System, has conducted training seminars for criminal justice agencies, firearms dealers, and civic organizations concerning firearms related issues, and has authored numerous articles on firearms issues for various publications. In addition, she has used her expertise in providing assistance to many agencies during investigations and judicial proceedings involving the legality of firearms acquisition, licensure, registration, forfeiture, and disposal. Perhaps the most noteworthy was her assistance given to the Columbus, Georgia Police Department in solving a serial murder case; and

Whereas, Her efforts and expertise have earned her numerous letters of appreciation and on two separate occasions she has been recognized with awards by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Firearms for developing a cohesiveness between these two law enforcement agencies in both investigatory endeavors and compliance regulations; and

Whereas, In addition to her formal duties and titles, Ms. Welton finds time to give freely to her family and community. Being a community volunteer helping disabled and disadvantaged Michigan youths, the Cub Scouts, as well as the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church of which she is a member and Administrative Board Secretary, has helped others and given her great satisfaction; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we commend, honor, and congratulate Ms. Elizabeth A. "Dotts" Welton on her retirement from the Michigan State Police. May she and her family know of our sincere thanks and gratitude for all she has done on behalf of the citizens of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to her as a sign of our warm wishes for continued fulfillment and every happiness in her retirement.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rule 77 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Tourism, by Rep. Brewer, Vice-Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 305, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 160a.

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

SB 305 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Brewer, Vaughn, Bodem, Brackenridge, Lowe,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Brewer, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Brewer, Vaughn, Bodem, Brackenridge, Lowe,

Absent: Reps. Baade, Wetters, Willard, Horton,

Excused: Reps. Baade, Wetters, Willard, Horton.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 413, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled "An act to define and regulate secondary mortgage loans; to prescribe powers and duties of the financial institutions bureau and certain state agencies; to provide for the establishment of a financial institutions bureau operations fund; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for civil fines and penalties," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 30 (MCL 493.51, 493.52, 493.53, 493.54, 493.55, 493.56, 493.58, 493.59, 493.60, 493.61, 493.62, 493.63, 493.64, 493.65, 493.67, 493.68, 493.70, 493.71, 493.72, 493.73, 493.74, 493.75, 493.76, 493.77, 493.79, and 493.80), the title and sections 1, 21, 22, and 27 as amended by 1995 PA 164, section 2 as amended by 1988 PA 164, sections 4, 8, 14, and 26 as amended by 1992 PA 77, and section 30 as amended by 1984 PA 124, and by adding sections 3a, 6a, 6b, and 12a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 413 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Thomas, Callahan, Mans, Murphy, Olshove, Schermesser, Varga, Gernaat, Jaye, Kaza, Kukuk, Rhead, Richner, Walberg,

Nays: None.

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 414, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 132, 151, 209, 212, 217, 301, 302, 303, 336, 344, 345, 404, 415, 421, 472, 489, 491a, 528, 551, 564a, 564b, 567, 602, 611, 631, 641, 701, 703a, 706, 707, 712, 724, 735, 751, 753, 762, 801, 805, 811, 817, 842a, 855a, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1062 (MCL 450.1132, 450.1151, 450.1209, 450.1212, 450.1217, 450.1301, 450.1302, 450.1303, 450.1336, 450.1344, 450.1345, 450.1404, 450.1415, 450.1421, 450.1472, 450.1489, 450.1491a, 450.1528, 450.1551, 450.1564a, 450.1564b, 450.1567, 450.1602, 450.1611, 450.1631, 450.1641, 450.1701, 450.1703a, 450.1706, 450.1707, 450.1712, 450.1724, 450.1735, 450.1751, 450.1753, 450.1762, 450.1801, 450.1805, 450.1811, 450.1817, 450.1842a, 450.1855a, 450.2011, 450.2041, 450.2042, and 450.2062), sections 132, 212, 217, 301, 302, 303, 404, 415, 567, 602, 701, 706, 707, 762, 801, 817, and 1041 as amended and sections 336, 489, 491a, 564a, 703a, 724, and 855a as added by 1989 PA 121, sections 209, 344, 345, 472, 528, 551, 564b, 631, 712, 735, 753, 805, 811, 842a, 1042, and 1062 as amended by 1993 PA 91, and section 641 as amended by 1982 PA 407, and by adding sections 406, 488, and 736; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

SB 414 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Thomas, Callahan, Mans, Murphy, Olshove, Schermesser, Varga, Gernaat, Jaye, Kaza, Kukuk, Rhead, Richner, Walberg,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at 10:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Griffin, Thomas, Alley, Callahan, Mans, Murphy, Olshove, Schermesser, Varga, Gernaat, Jaye, Kaza, Kukuk, Rhead, Richner, Walberg,

Absent: Rep. Palamara,

Excused: Rep. Palamara.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at 12:00 Noon,

Present: Reps. Gire, Bogardus, Agee, Brown, LaForge, Schauer, Scott, Dalman, Crissman, Cropsey, Jelinek, McNutt, Middleton,

Absent: Reps. Cherry, Curtis, Kilpatrick, LeTarte,

Excused: Reps. Cherry, Curtis, Kilpatrick, LeTarte.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Baird, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at 12:00 Noon,

Present: Reps. Baird, Brater, Gubow, LaForge, Scranton, Cassis, Green, Hammerstrom,

Absent: Rep. Wallace.

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4162, entitled

A bill to designate an official mammal of this state.

The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2815 (MCL 333.2815), as amended by 1985 PA 20.

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

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

House Bill No. 4465, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 54.

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

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

House Bill No. 4466, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 227, entitled "Shared credit rating act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 8, 13, 25, and 27 (MCL 141.1051, 141.1053, 141.1057, 141.1058, 141.1063, 141.1075, and 141.1077), the title and sections 3, 8, 13, and 27 as amended by 1996 PA 241, section 7 as amended by 1996 PA 391, and section 25 as amended by 1988 PA 316, and by adding section 16b.

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

The House agreed to the full title of the bill.

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

House Concurrent Resolution No. 34.

A concurrent resolution to create a special committee to study and make recommendations regarding Michigan's campaign finance laws.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 29, p. 550.)

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.

Senate Bill No. 97, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 200, 201, 204, 204a, 207, 209, 210, and 211a (MCL 750.200, 750.201, 750.204, 750.204a, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, and 750.211a); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 408, entitled

A bill to repeal 1941 PA 309, entitled "An act to give the state board of examiners of barbers jurisdiction to investigate trade practices among barbers, haircutters, barber and haircutting schools and colleges; to enforce such regulations pertaining to reasonable service charges and reasonable hours of operation of barber shops, haircutting shops, barber and haircutting schools and colleges as will tend to eliminate unfair and insanitary practices; fixing territorial units for such regulations; regulating barber schools, haircutting schools and colleges and practices therein; and repealing all acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith," (MCL 338.651 to 338.662).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 428, entitled

A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled "Township and village public improvement and public service act," by amending section 4 (MCL 41.414), as amended by 1989 PA 82.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 429, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 44c.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 430, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 188, entitled "An act to provide for the making of certain improvements by townships; to provide for paying for the improvements by the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levying of taxes; to provide for assessing the whole or a part of the cost of improvements against property benefited; and to provide for the issuance of bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and for the obligation of the township on the bonds," by amending sections 5 and 15b (MCL 41.725 and 41.735b), section 5 as amended by 1986 PA 180.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 432, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 41.801), as amended by 1989 PA 81.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 438, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.559), as amended by 1996 PA 513.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Urban Policy and Economic Development.

Senate Bill No. 512, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, entitled "The Michigan liquor control act," by amending section 3a (MCL 436.3a), as added by 1996 PA 440.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Joint Resolution L, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article IX and adding section 38 to article IX, to levy special assessments on the taxable value of the property assessed.

The Senate has adopted the joint resolution by a 2/3 vote.

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

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and the Food and Drug Administration regarding the phaseout of chloroflurocarbons from medical inhalers.

Whereas, In the years since science discovered the harmful effects of chloroflurocarbons on the earth's protective ozone layer, the United States and other industrial nations have implemented numerous changes to reduce the release

of certain chemicals into the air. An international agreement, the Montreal Protocol, has put in place requirements that will have far-reaching health benefits. Alternate processes and materials are now used instead of CFCs routinely by all Americans; and

Whereas, In addition to the industrial and refrigeration uses of CFCs, the chemicals are invaluable to millions of people for their medical applications. An exception to the ban on CFCs was made for their essential uses in pharmaceuticals. For the 30 million Americans with various respiratory conditions, including asthma and cystic fibrosis, CFCs are essential to metered dose inhalers (MDI), a vital component of treatment. In recognition of the life-saving work that MDIs have made possible over the past forty years, provisions have been made through the Montreal Protocol and the FDA to phase in restrictions for CFCs in MDIs; and

Whereas, The current plan is for all CFCs to be prohibited from MDIs one year after a single non-CFC MDI is available. This proposal, if put in place without amendment, holds many perils for sufferers of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis; and

Whereas, As alternatives to CFCs in MDIs are developed, it is necessary to acknowledge that the success of inhalers in delivering medications is enhanced by the fact that there are several options available to patients. Some types of inhalers and products work better with some patients than others with the identical disease. There needs to be an adequate number of alternatives for treatment for patients, instead of ending the search for new products after only one is identified; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States and the Food and Drug Administration to phase out the use of chloroflurocarbons from medical inhalers in a schedule of at least three years to permit the development of as many treatment alternatives as possible; 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, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Food and Drug Administration.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to include Finland.

Whereas, The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has proven itself to be a stabilizing factor in Europe. Through a wide variety of programs and the channels of communications it has opened, NATO has helped to secure the peace, economic development, and cooperation among its member nations and other countries; and

Whereas, Finland, a free market republic that has withstood threats to its sovereign status throughout most of this century, enjoys numerous ties with NATO member nations. Since earning its independence in 1917, Finland has been strongly committed to the preservation of freedom and the strengthening of democracy. This nation's well-being has long been dependent upon the overall stability of Europe; and

Whereas, The people of Finland wish to exercise their responsibilities within NATO. This country desires to become part of NATO's mission to prevent the excesses of nationalism; and

Whereas, The United States is dedicated to maintaining its friendship with Finland, a country that is pivotal to the continued stability of this area of the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work for the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to include Finland; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Ethics.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Tuesday, May 27:

Senate Bill Nos. 507 508 509 510 511

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, May 28:

House Bill Nos. 4809 4811 4813 4814 4815 4816 4817 4818 4819 4820 4821 4822 4823 4824 4825 4826 4827 4828

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills and joint resolution had been received on Wednesday, May 28:

Senate Bill Nos. 97 408 428 429 430 432 438 512

Senate Joint Resolution L

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor, approving and signing the following bills at the times designated below, were received and read:

Date: May 27, 1997

Time: 5:10 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4352 (Public Act No. 11, I.E.), being

An act to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Genesee county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for disposition of the revenue derived from the conveyance; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State May 28, 1997, at 9:20 a.m.)

Date: May 27, 1997

Time: 5:14 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4202 (Public Act No. 12, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 1994 PA 104.

(Filed with the Secretary of State May 28, 1997, at 9:22 a.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Profit, Palamara, Griffin, Brater, Schroer, Goschka, Horton, Cropsey, Walberg, Law, Green, Kukuk, Lowe, Raczkowski, Voorhees, McManus, Rocca, DeVuyst, Rhead, Hammerstrom, Cassis, Owen, Dobronski, Mathieu, Birkholz, Richner, Crissman, Gubow, Freeman, Mans, Callahan, Brown, Hanley, Hale, Schauer, Brewer, Scott, Agee, DeHart, Vaughn, Cherry, Prusi, Harder, Perricone, Ciaramitaro and Olshove introduced

House Bill No. 4846, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221, 16226, 16245, 16247, and 16248 (MCL 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16245, 333.16247, and 333.16248), sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 1996 PA 594, section 16245 as amended by 1993 PA 87, and sections 16247 and 16248 as amended by 1993 PA 79, and by adding section 16274.

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

Reps. Profit, Price and Baird introduced

House Bill No. 4847, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 153 (MCL 330.1153), as amended by 1995 PA 290.

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

Rep. Voorhees introduced

House Bill No. 4848, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 39a.

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

Reps. Middaugh, Alley and Sikkema introduced

House Bill No. 4849, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 14301, 14302, 14303, 14501, 14502, 14504, 14505, 14506, and 14510 (MCL 324.14301, 324.14302, 324.14303, 324.14501, 324.14502, 324.14504, 324.14505, 324.14506, and 324.14510) and by adding sections 14511 and 14512; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.

Reps. Anthony, Prusi, Hanley, Martinez, Schroer and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 4850, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8, entitled "The Michigan liquor control act," by amending section 4 (MCL 436.4).

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

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Rep. Bobier moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:00 p.m.

Acting Speaker Hanley declared the House adjourned until Thursday, May 29, at 10:00 a.m.

MARY KAY SCULLION

Clerk of the House of Representatives.