No. 36
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
89th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 1998
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 22, 1998.
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
Basham--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--excused
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
Jelinek--present
Jellema--present
Johnson--present
Kaza--present
Kelly--present
Kilpatrick--present
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
Sanborn--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
Rep. Clark Harder, from the 85th District, offered the following invocation:
"Heavenly Father we are very grateful to You today for this glorious spring weather that we are enjoying. We would ask for Your guidance as we deliberate today in this chamber. We ask this in Your Name. Amen."
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Rep. Hammerstrom moved that Rep. LeTarte be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that Rep. Dobronski be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 268.
A resolution to honor the memory of Gilbert L. Wales, former member of the House.
Whereas, It is with admiration for his numerous contributions to his community, state, and nation that we offer this expression of condolences upon the passing of Gilbert L. Wales, former member of this legislative body. His sense of commitment will long be remembered, not only by his family and friends, but also by all who worked with him in the many aspects of his life of service; and
Whereas, A native of Stambaugh, Gilbert Wales enriched his beloved hometown and the western Upper Peninsula virtually all his life. As a young man, he saw nearly three years of combat duty in the Pacific during World War II. In civilian life, he continued to express his spirit of commitment in local government as a city commissioner and in labor activities through his years as an iron ore miner; and
Whereas, Gilbert Wales, known to many as "Gibby," brought his experience and energies to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1955. During his five consecutive terms as a lawmaker, he distinguished himself through his responsibilities with several committees working on natural resources related issues. Following his legislative service, he continued his activism in local politics and also worked to enhance educational opportunities through Northern Michigan University's continuing education efforts. Clearly, this dedicated gentleman exerted a strong positive impact on our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body offer this expression of respect to honor the memory of Gilbert L. Wales, a member of the House from 1955 to 1964; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to his family as evidence of our respect for his memory.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5584, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending sections 86a and 89 (MCL 259.86a and 259.89), section 86a as added and section 89 as amended by 1996 PA 370.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 21, with amendments, full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 35, p. 729.)
The question being on concurring in the adoption of the amendments made to the bill by the Senate,
The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 266 Yeas--105
Agee Emerson Johnson Profit
Alley Fitzgerald Kaza Prusi
Anthony Frank Kelly Quarles
Baade Freeman Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Baird Gagliardi Kukuk Rhead
Bankes Galloway Law Richner
Basham Geiger Leland Rocca
Birkholz Gernaat Llewellyn Sanborn
Bobier Gilmer Lowe Schauer
Bodem Gire Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Godchaux Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Goschka Mathieu Scott
Brater Green McBryde Scranton
Brewer Griffin McManus Sikkema
Brown Gubow McNutt Stallworth
Byl Gustafson Middaugh Tesanovich
Callahan Hale Middleton Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Murphy Varga
Cherry Hanley Nye Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Harder Olshove Voorhees
Crissman Hertel Owen Walberg
Cropsey Hood Oxender Wallace
Curtis Horton Palamara Wetters
Dalman Jansen Parks Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Price Wojno
Dobb
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5138, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 488.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 267 Yeas--105
Agee Emerson Johnson Profit
Alley Fitzgerald Kaza Prusi
Anthony Frank Kelly Quarles
Baade Freeman Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Baird Gagliardi Kukuk Rhead
Bankes Galloway LaForge Richner
Basham Geiger Law Rison
Birkholz Gernaat Leland Rocca
Bobier Gilmer Llewellyn Sanborn
Bodem Gire London Schauer
Bogardus Godchaux Lowe Schermesser
Brackenridge Goschka Mans Schroer
Brater Green Martinez Scott
Brewer Griffin Mathieu Scranton
Brown Gubow McBryde Sikkema
Byl Gustafson McManus Tesanovich
Callahan Hale McNutt Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Middaugh Varga
Cherry Hanley Middleton Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Harder Murphy Voorhees
Crissman Hertel Nye Walberg
Cropsey Hood Olshove Wallace
Curtis Horton Oxender Wetters
Dalman Jansen Parks Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Price Wojno
Dobb
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
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 amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 482 (MCL 168.482), as amended by 1993 PA 137, and by adding section 488.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Gagliardi moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5139, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 9.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 268 Yeas--105
Agee Frank Kelly Profit
Alley Freeman Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Gagliardi Kukuk Quarles
Baade Galloway LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Geiger Law Rhead
Bankes Gernaat Leland Richner
Basham Gilmer Llewellyn Rison
Birkholz Gire London Rocca
Bobier Godchaux Lowe Sanborn
Bodem Goschka Mans Schauer
Bogardus Green Martinez Schermesser
Brackenridge Griffin Mathieu Schroer
Brater Gubow McBryde Scott
Brewer Gustafson McManus Scranton
Brown Hale McNutt Sikkema
Byl Hammerstrom Middaugh Stallworth
Callahan Hanley Middleton Tesanovich
Cassis Harder Murphy Thomas
Cherry Hertel Nye Vaughn
Crissman Hood Olshove Voorhees
Cropsey Horton Owen Walberg
Curtis Jansen Oxender Wallace
Dalman Jelinek Palamara Wetters
DeHart Jellema Parks Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Perricone Willard
Dobb Kaza Price Wojno
Fitzgerald
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5140, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," (MCL 42.1 to 42.34) by amending the title and by adding section 2a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 269 Yeas--106
Agee Frank Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley Freeman Kukuk Quarles
Anthony Gagliardi LaForge Raczkowski
Baade Galloway Law Rhead
Baird Geiger Leland Richner
Bankes Gernaat Llewellyn Rison
Basham Gilmer London Rocca
Birkholz Gire Lowe Sanborn
Bobier Godchaux Mans Schauer
Bodem Goschka Martinez Schermesser
Bogardus Green Mathieu Schroer
Brackenridge Griffin McBryde Scott
Brater Gubow McManus Scranton
Brewer Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Brown Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Byl Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Callahan Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cassis Harder Nye Varga
Cherry Hertel Olshove Vaughn
Crissman Hood Owen Voorhees
Cropsey Horton Oxender Walberg
Curtis Jansen Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jelinek Parks Wetters
DeHart Jellema Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard
Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno
Fitzgerald Kelly
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5141, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by amending the title, as amended by 1983 PA 44, and by adding section 14 to chapter III.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 270 Yeas--107
Agee Emerson Kaza Prusi
Alley Fitzgerald Kelly Quarles
Anthony Frank Kilpatrick Raczkowski
Baade Freeman Kukuk Rhead
Baird Gagliardi LaForge Richner
Bankes Galloway Law Rison
Basham Geiger Leland Rocca
Birkholz Gernaat Llewellyn Sanborn
Bobier Gilmer London Schauer
Bodem Gire Lowe Schermesser
Bogardus Godchaux Mans Schroer
Brackenridge Goschka Martinez Scott
Brater Green Mathieu Scranton
Brewer Griffin McBryde Sikkema
Brown Gubow McManus Stallworth
Byl Gustafson McNutt Tesanovich
Callahan Hale Middaugh Thomas
Cassis Hammerstrom Middleton Varga
Cherry Hanley Murphy Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Harder Nye Voorhees
Crissman Hertel Olshove Walberg
Cropsey Hood Owen Wallace
Curtis Horton Oxender Wetters
Dalman Jansen Palamara Whyman
DeHart Jelinek Parks Willard
DeVuyst Jellema Perricone Wojno
Dobb Johnson Price
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5142, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," (MCL 46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 10c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 271 Yeas--104
Alley Fitzgerald Kelly Profit
Anthony Frank Kilpatrick Prusi
Baade Freeman Kukuk Quarles
Baird Gagliardi LaForge Raczkowski
Bankes Galloway Law Rhead
Basham Geiger Leland Richner
Birkholz Gernaat Llewellyn Rison
Bobier Gilmer London Rocca
Bodem Gire Lowe Sanborn
Brackenridge Godchaux Mans Schauer
Brater Goschka Martinez Schermesser
Brewer Green Mathieu Schroer
Brown Griffin McBryde Scott
Byl Gubow McManus Scranton
Callahan Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Cassis Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Cherry Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Ciaramitaro Hanley Murphy Thomas
Crissman Harder Nye Varga
Cropsey Hood Olshove Vaughn
Curtis Horton Owen Voorhees
Dalman Jansen Oxender Walberg
DeHart Jelinek Palamara Wetters
DeVuyst Jellema Parks Whyman
Dobb Johnson Perricone Willard
Emerson Kaza Price Wojno
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5143, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; and to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter," (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by amending the title, as amended by 1994 PA 20, and by adding section 2a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 272 Yeas--103
Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Prusi
Alley Frank Kilpatrick Quarles
Anthony Freeman Kukuk Raczkowski
Baade Gagliardi LaForge Rhead
Baird Galloway Law Richner
Bankes Geiger Leland Rison
Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca
Birkholz Gilmer London Sanborn
Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scott
Brater Griffin McBryde Scranton
Brewer Gubow McManus Sikkema
Brown Gustafson McNutt Stallworth
Callahan Hale Middaugh Tesanovich
Cassis Hammerstrom Middleton Thomas
Cherry Hanley Murphy Varga
Ciaramitaro Harder Nye Vaughn
Crissman Hood Owen Voorhees
Cropsey Horton Oxender Walberg
Curtis Jansen Palamara Wetters
Dalman Jelinek Parks Whyman
DeHart Jellema Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Johnson Price Wojno
Dobb Kaza Profit
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5144, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by amending the title and by adding section 2a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 273 Yeas--102
Agee Dobb Kaza Price
Alley Emerson Kelly Profit
Anthony Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi
Baade Frank Kukuk Quarles
Baird Freeman LaForge Raczkowski
Bankes Gagliardi Law Rhead
Basham Galloway Leland Richner
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Rison
Bobier Gernaat London Rocca
Bodem Gilmer Lowe Sanborn
Bogardus Gire Mans Schauer
Brackenridge Godchaux Martinez Schermesser
Brater Goschka Mathieu Schroer
Brewer Green McBryde Scranton
Brown Griffin McManus Sikkema
Byl Gubow McNutt Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson Middaugh Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Middleton Thomas
Cherry Hammerstrom Murphy Varga
Ciaramitaro Hanley Nye Vaughn
Crissman Harder Owen Walberg
Cropsey Hood Oxender Wetters
Curtis Horton Palamara Whyman
Dalman Jansen Parks Willard
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Wojno
DeVuyst Jellema
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5145, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," (MCL 81.1 to 113.20) by amending the title, as amended by 1983 PA 45, and by adding section 11 to chapter VI.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 274 Yeas--101
Alley Fitzgerald Kelly Prusi
Anthony Frank Kilpatrick Quarles
Baade Freeman Kukuk Raczkowski
Baird Galloway LaForge Rhead
Bankes Geiger Law Richner
Basham Gernaat Leland Rison
Birkholz Gilmer Llewellyn Rocca
Bobier Gire London Sanborn
Bodem Godchaux Lowe Schauer
Bogardus Goschka Mans Schermesser
Brackenridge Green Martinez Schroer
Brater Griffin McBryde Scott
Brewer Gubow McManus Scranton
Brown Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Byl Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Callahan Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Cassis Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cherry Harder Nye Varga
Crissman Hood Olshove Vaughn
Cropsey Horton Owen Voorhees
Curtis Jansen Oxender Walberg
Dalman Jelinek Parks Wetters
DeHart Jellema Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard
Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno
Emerson
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
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 amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending the title, section 3 of chapter I, sections 11 and 13 of chapter XXVIII, and section 1 of chapter XXXIII (MCL 81.3, 108.11, 108.13, and 113.1), the title as amended by 1983 PA 45, and by adding section 11 to chapter VI.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
House Bill No. 5146, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by amending the title, as amended by 1986 PA 64, and by adding section 25a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 275 Yeas--102
Agee Frank Kukuk Quarles
Alley Freeman LaForge Raczkowski
Anthony Gagliardi Law Rhead
Baade Galloway Leland Richner
Baird Geiger Llewellyn Rison
Bankes Gernaat London Rocca
Basham Gilmer Lowe Sanborn
Birkholz Gire Mans Schauer
Bobier Godchaux Martinez Schermesser
Bodem Goschka Mathieu Schroer
Bogardus Griffin McBryde Scott
Brackenridge Gubow McManus Scranton
Brater Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Brewer Hammerstrom Middaugh Stallworth
Brown Hanley Middleton Tesanovich
Byl Harder Murphy Thomas
Callahan Hertel Nye Varga
Cassis Hood Olshove Vaughn
Cherry Horton Owen Voorhees
Crissman Jansen Oxender Walberg
Dalman Jelinek Parks Wallace
DeHart Jellema Perricone Wetters
DeVuyst Johnson Price Whyman
Dobb Kaza Profit Willard
Emerson Kelly Prusi Wojno
Fitzgerald Kilpatrick
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5147, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," (MCL 125.201 to 125.240) by amending the title, as amended by 1996 PA 569, and by adding section 12a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 276 Yeas--105
Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Profit
Alley Frank Kilpatrick Prusi
Anthony Freeman Kukuk Quarles
Baade Gagliardi LaForge Raczkowski
Baird Galloway Law Rhead
Bankes Geiger Leland Richner
Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rison
Birkholz Gilmer London Rocca
Bobier Gire Lowe Sanborn
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schauer
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schermesser
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Schroer
Brater Griffin McBryde Scott
Brewer Gubow McManus Scranton
Brown Gustafson McNutt Sikkema
Byl Hale Middaugh Stallworth
Callahan Hammerstrom Middleton Tesanovich
Cassis Hanley Murphy Thomas
Cherry Harder Nye Varga
Crissman Hood Olshove Vaughn
Cropsey Horton Owen Voorhees
Curtis Jansen Oxender Walberg
Dalman Jelinek Palamara Wetters
DeHart Jellema Parks Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Perricone Willard
Dobb Kaza Price Wojno
Emerson
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5148, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," (MCL 125.271 to 125.310) by amending the title, as amended by 1996 PA 570, and by adding section 12a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 277 Yeas--99
Alley Emerson Jellema Price
Anthony Fitzgerald Johnson Profit
Baade Frank Kaza Prusi
Baird Freeman Kelly Quarles
Bankes Gagliardi Kukuk Raczkowski
Basham Galloway Law Rhead
Birkholz Geiger Llewellyn Richner
Bobier Gernaat London Rison
Bodem Gilmer Lowe Rocca
Bogardus Gire Mans Sanborn
Brackenridge Godchaux Martinez Schauer
Brater Goschka Mathieu Schermesser
Brewer Green McBryde Schroer
Brown Griffin McManus Scott
Byl Gubow McNutt Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson Middaugh Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Middleton Varga
Cherry Hammerstrom Murphy Vaughn
Crissman Hanley Nye Voorhees
Cropsey Harder Olshove Walberg
Curtis Hertel Owen Wallace
Dalman Hood Oxender Whyman
DeHart Horton Palamara Willard
DeVuyst Jansen Parks Wojno
Dobb Jelinek Perricone
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5149, entitled
A bill to amend 1959 PA 168, entitled "An act to provide for township planning; for the creation, organization, powers and duties of township planning commissions; and for the regulation and subdivision of land," (MCL 125.321 to 125.333) by amending the title and by adding section 3a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 278 Yeas--104
Agee Dobb Jellema Profit
Alley Emerson Johnson Prusi
Anthony Fitzgerald Kaza Quarles
Baade Frank Kelly Raczkowski
Baird Freeman Kilpatrick Rhead
Bankes Gagliardi Kukuk Richner
Basham Galloway Law Rison
Birkholz Geiger Leland Rocca
Bobier Gernaat Llewellyn Sanborn
Bodem Gilmer London Schauer
Bogardus Gire Lowe Schermesser
Brackenridge Godchaux Mans Schroer
Brater Goschka Martinez Scott
Brewer Green Mathieu Scranton
Brown Griffin McBryde Sikkema
Byl Gubow McManus Stallworth
Callahan Gustafson Middaugh Tesanovich
Cassis Hale Middleton Varga
Cherry Hammerstrom Murphy Vaughn
Ciaramitaro Hanley Nye Voorhees
Crissman Harder Olshove Walberg
Cropsey Hertel Owen Wallace
Curtis Hood Oxender Wetters
Dalman Horton Parks Whyman
DeHart Jansen Perricone Willard
DeVuyst Jelinek Price Wojno
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5150, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 107, entitled "An act to authorize township water supply and sewage disposal services and facilities; to provide for financing of those services and facilities; and to prescribe the powers and duties of township boards with respect to those services and facilities," (MCL 41.331 to 41.350t) by amending the title, as amended by 1989 PA 83, and by adding section 20u.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 279 Yeas--106
Agee Fitzgerald Kelly Prusi
Alley Frank Kilpatrick Quarles
Anthony Freeman Kukuk Raczkowski
Baade Gagliardi LaForge Rhead
Baird Galloway Law Richner
Bankes Geiger Leland Rison
Basham Gernaat Llewellyn Rocca
Birkholz Gilmer London Sanborn
Bobier Gire Lowe Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Mans Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Martinez Schroer
Brackenridge Green Mathieu Scott
Brater Griffin McBryde Scranton
Brewer Gubow McManus Sikkema
Brown Gustafson McNutt Stallworth
Byl Hale Middaugh Tesanovich
Callahan Hammerstrom Middleton Thomas
Cassis Hanley Murphy Varga
Cherry Harder Nye Vaughn
Crissman Hertel Olshove Voorhees
Cropsey Hood Owen Walberg
Curtis Horton Oxender Wallace
Dalman Jansen Parks Wetters
DeHart Jelinek Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Jellema Price Willard
Dobb Johnson Profit Wojno
Emerson Kaza
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
House Bill No. 5151, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 94, entitled "The revenue bond act of 1933," (MCL 141.101 to 141.140) by amending the title, as amended by 1987 PA 263, and by adding section 33b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 280 Yeas--106
Agee Fitzgerald Kilpatrick Prusi
Alley Frank Kukuk Quarles
Anthony Freeman LaForge Raczkowski
Baade Gagliardi Law Rhead
Baird Galloway Leland Richner
Bankes Geiger Llewellyn Rison
Basham Gernaat London Rocca
Birkholz Gilmer Lowe Sanborn
Bobier Gire Mans Schauer
Bodem Godchaux Martinez Schermesser
Bogardus Goschka Mathieu Schroer
Brackenridge Green McBryde Scott
Brater Griffin McManus Scranton
Brewer Gubow McNutt Sikkema
Brown Gustafson Middaugh Stallworth
Byl Hale Middleton Tesanovich
Callahan Hammerstrom Murphy Thomas
Cassis Hanley Nye Varga
Cherry Harder Olshove Vaughn
Crissman Hertel Owen Voorhees
Cropsey Horton Oxender Walberg
Curtis Jansen Palamara Wallace
Dalman Jelinek Parks Wetters
DeHart Jellema Perricone Whyman
DeVuyst Johnson Price Willard
Dobb Kaza Profit Wojno
Emerson Kelly
Nays--0
In The Chair: Murphy
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
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Rep. Gagliardi moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Alley asked and obtained an excuse from tomorrow's session.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Willard, Kelly, Callahan, Freeman, Harder, Palamara, Godchaux, Varga, Parks, Scott, Rocca, Murphy, Gire, Vaughn, Profit, Scranton, Bogardus, Prusi, Gubow, Hale, Baird, Hanley, Martinez and Crissman offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 266.
A resolution to urge the United States Department of Energy to refrain from transporting weapons-usable fissile material through Michigan.
Whereas, The United States Department of Energy is studying transportation options for moving weapons-usable fissile materials, including plutonium, for disposition. One of the three options under consideration is transporting the nuclear materials and fuel to Canada through Michigan. This proposal would direct this dangerous cargo into Canada through the bridge and tunnel at Detroit and the bridge at Port Huron; and
Whereas, There are many problems with transporting volatile and carcinogenic materials to the destination in Canada through Michigan. The route would pass through highly populated metropolitan areas of our state and nation. The security and environmental risks are considerable. The entry points to Ontario at the St. Clair River and the Detroit River are especially vulnerable. With the importance of the Great Lakes to both the United States and Canada, we must do all we can to avoid additional risks; and
Whereas, There are many more suitable access points than the international water boundaries of Michigan. The western portions of the continent offer access that is much easier to secure and does not involve transportation through as many densely populated areas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Department of Energy to refrain from transporting weapons-usable fissile material through Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transported to the United States Department of Energy Office of Fissile Materials Disposition.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.
Reps. Middaugh, Brackenridge, Baade, Kelly, Callahan, Gilmer, Freeman, Harder, Thomas, Wojno, Palamara, Godchaux,Jelinek, Jellema, Dalman, Gernaat, Bodem, Goschka, Horton, Galloway, Varga, McNutt, Cherry, Parks, Scott, Anthony, DeHart, Rhead, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Llewellyn, Kaza, Raczkowski, McBryde, Rocca, Fitzgerald, Gire, Vaughn, Profit, London, Scranton, Prusi, Gubow, Schauer, Kilpatrick, Hale, Mans, Baird, Green, Birkholz, Crissman, Richner, Jansen, Cropsey, Brater, Perricone, Dobb, Oxender and Cassis offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 267.
A resolution to recognize October 23, 1998, through October 31, 1998, as Red Ribbon Week sponsored in Michigan by Michigan Communities in Action for Drug-Free Youth.
Whereas, Cities across our nation have been plagued by the numerous problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse; and
Whereas, Local leaders in government and in the community know that their support of the people in the neighborhoods is the most effective weapon they can have in their efforts to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and drive away the suppliers of those drugs; and
Whereas, The National Red Ribbon Celebration has been established by the National Family Partnership to help create awareness of the drug problems facing every community, to develop parent and community teams to combat illegal drugs, and to promote drug-free lifestyles for America's youth; and
Whereas, During October 23, 1998, through October 31, 1998, Michigan Communities in Action for Drug-Free Youth will honor all law enforcement officers and the DEA agent, Enrique Camarena, in whose memory the red ribbon campaign is dedicated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the entire State of Michigan shall recognize October 23, 1998, through October 31, 1998, as Red Ribbon Week and join the rest of the nation in promoting the Red Ribbon Celebration and a Drug Free America; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Communities in Action for Drug-Free Youth, organizers of this observance, as evidence of our support.
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, Sikkema, Brackenridge, Kelly, Callahan, Gilmer, Freeman, Harder, Thomas, Wojno, Palamara, Godchaux,Jelinek, Jellema, Dalman, Middaugh, Gernaat, Bodem, Goschka, Horton, Galloway, Varga, McNutt, Cherry, Parks, Scott, Anthony, DeHart, Rhead, DeVuyst, Voorhees, Llewellyn, Kaza, Raczkowski, McBryde, Rocca, Fitzgerald, Murphy, Tesanovich, Gire, Vaughn, Profit, London, Scranton, Bogardus, Prusi, Kilpatrick, Hale, Mans, Baird, Hanley, Wetters, Martinez, Green, Birkholz, Crissman, Richner, Jansen, Cropsey, Emerson, Brater, LaForge, Dobb, Oxender and Cassis offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 269.
A resolution honoring the University of Michigan 1997-1998 Hockey Team.
Whereas, It is a great privilege and honor to offer this accolade of tribute to the players, coaches and staff of the University of Michigan 1997-1998 Hockey Team on capturing the second National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship, their second in three seasons and a record ninth in program history. We are proud to salute these Michigan players, coaches and staff on this most remarkable season; and
Whereas, Head Coach Red Berenson, in his fourteenth season behind Michigan's bench, has lead the sport's most successful program of the 1990's. Berenson guided Michigan to six Final Four appearances in the last seven seasons and its first national title in 32 seasons (1995-1996). Under his leadership this season, the Wolverines used a balance of excellent scoring, tough defense and phenomenal goaltending to thrill its fans and with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Boston College Eagles win its ninth NCAA Hockey Championship. The players have proved themselves smart, quick and with great resolve; and
Whereas, Championships do not come easily. They are the result of a concentrated effort by many with each individual contributing in his or her way to the total team effort that brings about success. This Michigan team did just that. Individual notoriety was spread out all season long for the Wolverines. A sizeable percentage of the team roster keyed victories. Consequently, numerous records and honors were awarded to the team and the players. Among them is Marti Turco, the all-time winngingest goaltender in 102 years of NCAA Division 1 college hockey, as well as the all-time winngingest goalie in the NCAA tournament. Everyone combined their teamwork, talent and determination while at all times maintaining their focus to make their dream of a national championship a reality; and
Whereas, To see these student athletes rewarded for their hard work, dedication, loyalty and respect for each other and to the team certainly reinforces all that is good in college athletics. The talents and characteristics they exhibited in reaching this goal will help them in all aspects of their lives. For "the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That this document is dedicated to congratulate and honor the players, coaches and staff of the University of Michigan 1997-1998 National Championship Hockey Team. May they know of our pride in their accomplishment, and know we support them in the years to come. With such a young team, future success is sure to follow; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the University of Michigan, Coach Red Berenson and his staff and each team member as evidence of our respect and best wishes. GO BLUE!
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. Willard, Kelly, Callahan, Freeman, Harder, Palamara, Godchaux, Varga, Parks, Scott, Rocca, Murphy, Gire, Vaughn, Profit, Scranton, Bogardus, Prusi, Gubow, Hale, Baird, Hanley, Martinez and Crissman offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 97.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Department of Energy to refrain from transporting weapons-usable fissile material through Michigan.
Whereas, The United States Department of Energy is studying transportation options for moving weapons-usable fissile materials, including plutonium, for disposition. One of the three options under consideration is transporting the nuclear materials and fuel to Canada through Michigan. This proposal would direct this dangerous cargo into Canada through the bridge and tunnel at Detroit and the bridge at Port Huron; and
Whereas, There are many problems with transporting volatile and carcinogenic materials to the destination in Canada through Michigan. The route would pass through highly populated metropolitan areas of our state and nation. The security and environmental risks are considerable. The entry points to Ontario at the St. Clair River and the Detroit River are especially vulnerable. With the importance of the Great Lakes to both the United States and Canada, we must do all we can to avoid additional risks; and
Whereas, There are many more suitable access points than the international water boundaries of Michigan. The western portions of the continent offer access that is much easier to secure and does not involve transportation through as many densely populated areas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Department of Energy to refrain from transporting weapons-usable fissile material through Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transported to the United States Department of Energy Office of Fissile Materials Disposition.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5703, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 776.22) by adding sections 15c and 15e to chapter IX.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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
HB 5703 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, Law, McNutt, Richner,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 755, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 776.22) by adding section 15 to chapter IX.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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 755 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, Law, McNutt, Richner,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 780, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 1a and 3 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1a and 769.3), section 1a as amended by 1996 PA 560 and section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 470.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 780 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Wallace, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 781, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "Crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 16 and 76 (MCL 780.766 and 780.826), as amended by 1996 PA 562.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 781 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Dalman, Fitzgerald, McNutt, Richner,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wallace, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Wallace, Baird, Freeman, Gubow, Schauer, Willard, Wojno, Nye, Cropsey, Dalman, Fitzgerald, Law, McNutt, Richner,
Absent: Reps. Curtis, Kilpatrick, Vaughn,
Excused: Reps. Curtis, Kilpatrick, Vaughn.
The Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation, by Rep. Alley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5719, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 716.
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
HB 5719 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Alley, Brater, Brown, Kilpatrick, LaForge, Schermesser, Basham, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bodem, Byl, McManus, McNutt,
Nays: Rep. Anthony.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Alley, Chair of the Committee on Conservation, Environment and Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Alley, Callahan, Anthony, Brater, Brown, Kilpatrick, LaForge, Mans, Schermesser, Wetters, Basham, Middaugh, Birkholz, Bodem, Byl, DeVuyst, McManus, McNutt,
Absent: Rep. Walberg,
Excused: Rep. Walberg.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5638, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
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
HB 5638 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Gubow, Hanley, Palamara, Wallace, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5713, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 225, entitled "An act to provide for conditions of eligibility for such a deferment; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of treasury, local assessing officers, and local collecting officers; to provide for the advancement of moneys by the state to indemnify special assessment districts for losses from deferment of collections; to provide for the advancement of money by the state to an owner for the repayment of loans used by the owner to pay special assessments; to provide for the collection of deferred special assessments and interest thereon, and the disposition of these collections; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 3 (MCL 211.763), as amended by 1980 PA 403.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 5713 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Freeman, Hanley, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Middleton,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Profit, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5725, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 PA 188, entitled "Michigan estate tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 205.206), as amended by 1993 PA 54.
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
HB 5725 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Gubow, Hanley, Palamara, Wallace, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Middleton,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Profit, Chair of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at 10:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Profit, Quarles, Agee, Freeman, Gubow, Hanley, Palamara, Wallace, Wojno, Perricone, Brackenridge, Cassis, Dobb, Middleton,
Absent: Reps. Wetters, Goschka, Whyman,
Excused: Reps. Wetters, Goschka, Whyman.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Willard, Chair of the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at 12:00 Noon,
Present: Reps. Willard, Schermesser, Anthony, DeHart, Lowe, Goschka, Kaza, Rocca,
Absent: Rep. Baade,
Excused: Rep. Baade.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, April 16, for his approval of the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 361 at 9:20 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, April 16:
Senate Bill Nos. 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, April 20:
Senate Bill Nos. 1050 1051 1054 1055
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been approved and signed by the Governor:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 824 - Public Act No. 55
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 732 - Public Act No. 59
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 717 - Public Act No. 60
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 856 - Public Act No. 61
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 790 - Public Act No. 63
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 795 - Public Act No. 64
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from West Central Michigan Works! was received and read:
April, 1998
On behalf of the West Central Michigan Workforce Development Board (WDB) and Local Elected Officials (LEO), it my pleasure to share this initial summary of Job Training Plans with you. This summary updates funding expected to be available from the federal Job Training Partnership Act for a range of programs operated in the West Central area.
As you know, local Workforce Development Boards (WDB) and Local Elected Officials (LEO) are working with a variety of partners on the development of an integrated delivery system to be operated under the statewide Michigan Works! name. Michigan Works! West Central covers the five county area which includes Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola counties.
All programs will be operated from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, with the exception of the JTPA Title IIB Summer Youth Employment & Training Program with operational dates from when school is out for the summer until September 30, 1998. Work in preparation for this program has already begun. Note that the publication notice for this plan has been waived by the Michigan Jobs Commission due to a delay in receiving the summer allocation.
The Title II activities serve economically disadvantaged youth, adults and older workers (55+) with a variety of training activities, from basic training, to skill training in a school and training with a private business. Title III activities serve dislocated workers, those who have lost their jobs due to a permanent layoff or the closing of a business.
As part of the ongoing development of the Michigan Works! system, Service Providers for these programs and activities are selected by a Request For Proposals (RFP) process. Contracts have been extended through September 30, 1998. Further extensions or a re-building for some areas will be determined by a review of Service Provider performance.
If you wish to make comments, or desire additional information on the planned activities, please contact Michigan Works! West Central at (616)796-4891.
We really appreciate your continued interest and support of Job Training activities in this area, and look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Griffith
Executive Director
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. London, Profit, Cropsey, Freeman, Gernaat, McBryde, Horton, Sikkema, Lowe, Walberg, Palamara, Wetters, Baade, Quarles, Llewellyn, Rhead, McNutt, Gire, Law, Middleton, Voorhees, Perricone and Raczkowski introduced
House Bill No. 5748, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30d (MCL 206.30d), as added by 1997 PA 81.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Whyman introduced
House Bill No. 5749, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 227g.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Schroer, Owen, McBryde, Hood, Frank, Geiger, Thomas, Gilmer, Prusi, Emerson, Oxender, Schermesser, LaForge, Brater, Profit, Schauer and Hale introduced
House Bill No. 5750, entitled
A bill to repeal 1953 PA 140, entitled "An act to increase the efficiency of the military establishment; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 32.261 to 32.262).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Brewer, Schauer, Frank, Hanley, Harder, Murphy, Quarles, Rison, Thomas, Kelly, Schermesser, Tesanovich, DeHart, Prusi, Price, Hood, Parks, Brater, LaForge, Stallworth, Schroer, Profit, Agee, Callahan, Wojno, Hale, Kilpatrick and Bogardus introduced
House Bill No. 5751, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 92b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5752, 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 2 and 3 (MCL 41.722 and 41.723), as amended by 1995 PA 139.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Reps. Walberg, Hammerstrom and Owen introduced
House Bill No. 5753, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 629 (MCL 380.629), as amended by 1997 PA 152.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Nye introduced
House Bill No. 5754, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 1997 PA 80.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5755, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 36, 37, and 39 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1636, 388.1637, and 388.1639), sections 11, 36, and 39 as amended by 1997 PA 142 and section 37 as amended by 1996 PA 300, and by adding section 82; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5756, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 1997 PA 86; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Profit introduced
House Bill No. 5757, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," (MCL 38.1 to 38.69) by adding section 19g.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Rep. Brater moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m.
MARY KAY SCULLION
Clerk of the House of Representatives.