No. 32
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
90th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 1999
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 20, 1999.
2:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--present
Baird--present
Basham--present
Birkholz--present
Bisbee--present
Bishop--present
Bogardus--present
Bovin--present
Bradstreet--present
Brater--present
Brewer--present
Brown, Bob--present
Brown, Cameron--present
Byl--present
Callahan--present
Cassis--present
Caul--present
Cherry--present
Clark--present
Clarke--present
Daniels--present
DeHart--present
Dennis--present
DeRossett--present
DeVuyst--present
DeWeese--present
Ehardt--present
Faunce--present
Frank--present
Garcia--present
Garza--present
Geiger--present
Gieleghem--present
Gilbert--present
Godchaux--present
Gosselin--present
Green--present
Hager--present
Hale--present
Hanley--present
Hansen--present
Hardman--present
Hart--present
Howell--present
Jacobs--present
Jamnick--present
Jansen--present
Jelinek--present
Jellema--present
Johnson, Rick--present
Johnson, Ruth--present
Julian--present
Kelly--present
Kilpatrick--present
Koetje--present
Kowall--present
Kuipers--present
Kukuk--present
LaForge--present
LaSata--present
Law--present
Lemmons--present
Lockwood--present
Mans--present
Martinez--present
Mead--present
Middaugh--present
Minore--present
Mortimer--present
Neumann--present
O'Neil--present
Pappageorge--present
Patterson--present
Perricone--present
Pestka--present
Price--present
Prusi--present
Pumford--present
Quarles--present
Raczkowski--present
Reeves--present
Richardville--present
Richner--present
Rison--excused
Rivet--present
Rocca--present
Sanborn--present
Schauer--present
Schermesser--present
Scott--present
Scranton--present
Shackleton--present
Sheltrown--present
Shulman--present
Spade--present
Stallworth--present
Stamas--present
Switalski--present
Tabor--present
Tesanovich--present
Thomas--excused
Toy--present
Vander Roest--present
Van Woerkom--present
Vaughn--present
Vear--present
Voorhees--present
Wojno--present
Woodward--present
Woronchak--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Reverend George Bennett, from the Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ in Muskegon, offered the following invocation:
"O Lord, our God, how excellent are Your ways and Your thoughts hast finding out. From everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. The mystery of the ages baffles us still, that a high and holy God would relate to a depraved human being. And thus the questions that have echoed down through the ages, 'What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?' and 'What is the Son of Man that Thou visited him?' We thank Thee, O God, for the visitation of Your spirit. We thank You for this privilege for assembling with this august body, with whom have been entrusted the responsibility of taking the means that are brought to them and distribute them to those who are in need. We realize that there are those times when the needs are greater than the supply to fill those needs. But, we pray somehow that You would catch these wills and these minds and bind them together and give them a willingness to do that which is right. Help them not to be hesitant to make decisions that they should make, nor hasty to make decisions that they should not make. Then, dear Lord, when they will have come to the close of a day and look in retrospect, let these meditations be a part of their evening meditations, 'Have I given anything today?', 'Have I helped some needed soul on the way from the dawn to sitting sun?', 'Have I wounded anyone?' Let my name truly be with the blessed today. Grant this we pray and we'll give You the glory, we'll give You the praise -- both now and evermore. Amen."
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Rep. Scott moved that Reps. Rison and Thomas be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4020, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 39 (MCL 211.39).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rocca 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. Middaugh 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. 4020, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 39 (MCL 211.39).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 238 Yeas--107
| Allen | Faunce | Kowall | Richner |
| Baird | Frank | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Geiger | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gilbert | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Gosselin | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | Mans | Shackleton |
| Brater | Hager | Martinez | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hale | Mead | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | Middaugh | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Minore | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hardman | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hart | Neumann | Switalski |
| Cassis | Howell | O'Neil | Tabor |
| Caul | Jacobs | Pappageorge | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Patterson | Toy |
| Clark | Jansen | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| Clarke | Jelinek | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Daniels | Jellema | Price | Vaughn |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Prusi | Vear |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeRossett | Julian | Quarles | Wojno |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Reeves | Woronchak |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richardville |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Birkholz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4019, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7216 (MCL 333.7216).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Rocca 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. Raczkowski 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. 4019, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7216 (MCL 333.7216).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 239 Yeas--107
| Allen | Faunce | Koetje | Richner |
| Baird | Frank | Kowall | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Garza | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaForge | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | LaSata | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Law | Scott |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Mans | Shackleton |
| Brater | Green | Martinez | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hager | Mead | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hale | Middaugh | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hanley | Minore | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hansen | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hardman | Neumann | Switalski |
| Cassis | Hart | O'Neil | Tabor |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Patterson | Toy |
| Clark | Jamnick | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| Clarke | Jansen | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Daniels | Jelinek | Price | Vaughn |
| DeHart | Jellema | Prusi | Vear |
| Dennis | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Quarles | Wojno |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Reeves | Woronchak |
| Ehardt | Kilpatrick | Richardville |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Birkholz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 125, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 320a and 732 (MCL 257.320a and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 1998 PA 350 and section 732 as amended by 1998 PA 348.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Raczkowski 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. Raczkowski moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Julian moved that Rep. Tabor be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Shulman moved that Rep. Hart be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 125, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 320a and 732 (MCL 257.320a and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 1998 PA 350 and section 732 as amended by 1998 PA 348.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Callahan moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
The question being on the motion by Rep. Callahan,
Rep. Callahan demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the motion by Rep. Callahan,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members present not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 240 Yeas--48
| Baird | Dennis | LaForge | Reeves |
| Basham | Frank | Lemmons | Rivet |
| Bogardus | Garza | Lockwood | Schauer |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Mans | Schermesser |
| Brater | Hale | Martinez | Scott |
| Brewer | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Callahan | Hansen | Neumann | Stallworth |
| Cherry | Hardman | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Clark | Jacobs | Pestka | Tesanovich |
| Clarke | Jamnick | Price | Vaughn |
| Daniels | Kelly | Prusi | Wojno |
| DeHart | Kilpatrick | Quarles | Woodward |
Nays--58
| Allen | Garcia | Kowall | Richner |
| Birkholz | Geiger | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Gilbert | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Godchaux | LaSata | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Law | Shackleton |
| Brown, B. | Green | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Byl | Howell | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Cassis | Jansen | Pappageorge | Toy |
| Caul | Jelinek | Patterson | Van Woerkom |
| DeRossett | Jellema | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeVuyst | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vear |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| Ehardt | Julian | Richardville | Woronchak |
Faunce Koetje
In The Chair: Birkholz
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Vander Roest moved to postpone the bill temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 126, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81134, 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 (MCL 324.81134, 324.81135, 324.82128, 324.82129, and 324.82141), section 81134 as amended by 1998 PA 355 and sections 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Middaugh moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 8, section 82128, subsection (5), after "than" by striking out "90" and inserting "93".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Raczkowski 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. Raczkowski 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
Senate Bill No. 126, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81134, 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 (MCL 324.81134, 324.81135, 324.82128, 324.82129, and 324.82141), section 81134 as amended by 1998 PA 355 and sections 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Callahan moved to postpone the bill temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 1992 PA 188.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics,
The substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Vaughn moved to substitute (H-5) the bill.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-5) offered by Rep. Vaughn,
Rep. Vaughn demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-5) offered by Rep. Vaughn,
The substitute (H-5) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 241 Yeas--50
| Baird | Dennis | Lemmons | Rivet |
| Basham | Frank | Lockwood | Schauer |
| Bogardus | Garza | Mans | Schermesser |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Martinez | Scott |
| Brater | Hale | Minore | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hanley | Neumann | Spade |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | O'Neil | Stallworth |
| Callahan | Hardman | Pestka | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Price | Tesanovich |
| Clark | Jamnick | Prusi | Vaughn |
| Clarke | Kelly | Quarles | Wojno |
| Daniels | Kilpatrick | Reeves | Woodward |
DeHart LaForge
Nays--57
| Allen | Geiger | Koetje | Richner |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Kowall | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Kuipers | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Kukuk | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | LaSata | Shackleton |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Mead | Shulman |
| Byl | Hart | Middaugh | Stamas |
| Cassis | Howell | Mortimer | Tabor |
| Caul | Jansen | Pappageorge | Toy |
| DeRossett | Jelinek | Patterson | Van Woerkom |
| DeVuyst | Jellema | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeWeese | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Vear |
| Ehardt | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| Faunce | Julian | Richardville | Woronchak |
Garcia
In The Chair: Birkholz
Rep. Shackleton moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 7, after the second "THAT" by striking out "RAISED" and inserting "RECEIVED".
2. Amend page 2, line 22, after the second "THAT" by striking out "RAISED" and inserting "RECEIVED".
3. Amend page 2, line 24, after the second "THE" by striking out "FILLING" and inserting "FILING".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Shackleton moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 4, after "be" by striking out "destroyed" and inserting "DISPOSED OF IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET ACT, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 TO 18.1594, AND 1913 PA 271, MCL 399.1 TO 399.10".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Switalski moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 4, following line 18, by inserting:
"(10) THE LEGISLATURE SHALL PROVIDE FILING OFFICIALS WITH THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (4).".
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Switalski,
Rep. Switalski demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Switalski,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 242 Yeas--53
| Baird | Dennis | Lemmons | Rivet |
| Basham | Frank | Lockwood | Rocca |
| Bogardus | Garza | Mans | Schauer |
| Bovin | Gieleghem | Martinez | Schermesser |
| Brater | Hale | Minore | Scott |
| Brewer | Hanley | Mortimer | Sheltrown |
| Brown, B. | Hansen | Neumann | Spade |
| Byl | Hardman | O'Neil | Stallworth |
| Callahan | Jacobs | Pestka | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jamnick | Price | Tesanovich |
| Clark | Kelly | Prusi | Vaughn |
| Clarke | Kilpatrick | Quarles | Wojno |
| Daniels | LaForge | Reeves | Woodward |
DeHart
Nays--54
| Allen | Geiger | Koetje | Richner |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | Kowall | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Godchaux | Kuipers | Scranton |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Kukuk | Shackleton |
| Bradstreet | Green | LaSata | Shulman |
| Brown, C. | Hager | Mead | Stamas |
| Cassis | Hart | Middaugh | Tabor |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Toy |
| DeRossett | Jansen | Patterson | Van Woerkom |
| DeVuyst | Jelinek | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeWeese | Jellema | Pumford | Vear |
| Ehardt | Johnson, Rick | Raczkowski | Voorhees |
| Faunce | Johnson, Ruth | Richardville | Woronchak |
Garcia Julian
In The Chair: Birkholz
Rep. Shackleton 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. Raczkowski 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. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 1992 PA 188.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 243 Yeas--106
| Allen | Faunce | Koetje | Richner |
| Baird | Frank | Kowall | Rivet |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rocca |
| Birkholz | Garza | Kukuk | Sanborn |
| Bisbee | Geiger | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bishop | Gieleghem | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | Lemmons | Scott |
| Bovin | Godchaux | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Gosselin | Mans | Shackleton |
| Brater | Green | Martinez | Sheltrown |
| Brewer | Hager | Mead | Shulman |
| Brown, B. | Hale | Middaugh | Spade |
| Brown, C. | Hanley | Minore | Stallworth |
| Byl | Hansen | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Callahan | Hardman | Neumann | Switalski |
| Cassis | Hart | O'Neil | Tabor |
| Caul | Howell | Pappageorge | Tesanovich |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Patterson | Toy |
| Clark | Jamnick | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| Clarke | Jansen | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Daniels | Jelinek | Price | Vaughn |
| DeHart | Jellema | Prusi | Vear |
| Dennis | Johnson, Rick | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Raczkowski | Wojno |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Reeves | Woodward |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Richardville | Woronchak |
Ehardt Kilpatrick
Nays--0
In The Chair: Birkholz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4359, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 1983 PA 158.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections (for amendments, see House Journal No. 23, p. 325),
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Faunce moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the amendments offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
The motion prevailed.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,
Rep. Faunce moved that the amendments be considered separately.
The motion prevailed.
The question being on the adoption of amendment No. 1 offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of amendment No. 2 offered previously by the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections,
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Baird and Faunce moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 17, after "being" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "DONE FOR A SEXUAL PURPOSE OR IN A SEXUAL MANNER FOR:
(i) REVENGE.
(ii) TO INFLICT HUMILIATION.
(iii) OUT OF ANGER.
(iv) OUT OF HATRED.".
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Faunce 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. Raczkowski 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. 4359, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 1983 PA 158.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Switalski moved that consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Cassis moved that Rep. Geiger be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The House returned to the consideration of
Senate Bill No. 125, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 320a and 732 (MCL 257.320a and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 1998 PA 350 and section 732 as amended by 1998 PA 348.
(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's journal, p. 598.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 244 Yeas--93
| Allen | Frank | Koetje | Richardville |
| Baird | Garcia | Kowall | Richner |
| Basham | Garza | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Birkholz | Gieleghem | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Bogardus | Gilbert | LaForge | Sanborn |
| Bovin | Godchaux | LaSata | Schauer |
| Bradstreet | Green | Law | Schermesser |
| Brater | Hager | Lemmons | Scranton |
| Brewer | Hale | Lockwood | Sheltrown |
| Brown, B. | Hanley | Martinez | Shulman |
| Brown, C. | Hansen | Mead | Spade |
| Byl | Hardman | Middaugh | Stallworth |
| Cassis | Hart | Minore | Stamas |
| Caul | Howell | Mortimer | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jacobs | Neumann | Tabor |
| Clark | Jansen | O'Neil | Toy |
| Clarke | Jelinek | Pappageorge | Van Woerkom |
| Daniels | Jellema | Perricone | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Pestka | Vear |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Price | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Pumford | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Quarles | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Kilpatrick | Raczkowski | Woronchak |
Faunce
Nays--12
| Bisbee | DeRossett | Patterson | Shackleton |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Prusi | Tesanovich |
| Callahan | Mans | Scott | Vaughn |
In The Chair: Birkholz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall read as follows:
"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,".
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Callahan, 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 Senate bill 125 because I believe the bills do not adequately address the problem of snowmobile deaths in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that 60 percent of the snowmobile accident deaths in Michigan are alcohol related. It is a serious problem in this state and needs to be addressed in a complete and thoughtful manner.
Currently, snowmobile and ORV operators are not required to be licensed. This means that any persons over the age of 12 can purchase a snowmobile or an OR and immediately operate it in Michigan without any training or safety instruction. The Michigan legislature needs to completely deal with these problems by requiring licensing and safety instruction.
The bills do not address the issue of out-of-state operators. Michigan can expect over 100,000 snowmobile operators from other states every season. Because we are not able to affect drivers' records of out-of-state operators, the bills would not affect them. They represent over 25 percent of the operators in Michigan.
These bills should have been re-referred to committee for further work."
Rep. Shackleton, 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 SB 125 which would add points to driver's licenses for certain offenses regarding ORV's, snowmobiles, and watercraft. I believe operation of one of these vehicles is unrelated to a person's driver's license.
I admire and support the bills intent to curb alcohol use during the operation of these vehicles but feel that increasing fines or mandating jail time would be more appropriate."
The House returned to the consideration of
Senate Bill No. 126, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81134, 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 (MCL 324.81134, 324.81135, 324.82128, 324.82129, and 324.82141), section 81134 as amended by 1998 PA 355 and sections 81135, 82128, 82129, and 82141 as added by 1995 PA 58.
(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's journal, p. 600.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 245 Yeas--93
| Allen | Garcia | Kowall | Richardville |
| Baird | Garza | Kuipers | Richner |
| Basham | Gieleghem | Kukuk | Rivet |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | LaForge | Rocca |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | LaSata | Sanborn |
| Bovin | Green | Lemmons | Schauer |
| Bradstreet | Hager | Lockwood | Schermesser |
| Brater | Hanley | Martinez | Scranton |
| Brewer | Hansen | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brown, B. | Hardman | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, C. | Hart | Minore | Spade |
| Byl | Howell | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Cassis | Jacobs | Neumann | Stamas |
| Caul | Jamnick | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jansen | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Clark | Jelinek | Patterson | Toy |
| Clarke | Jellema | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Dennis | Johnson, Ruth | Price | Vear |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeWeese | Kelly | Quarles | Wojno |
| Ehardt | Kilpatrick | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| Faunce | Koetje | Reeves | Woronchak |
Frank
Nays--13
| Bisbee | DeRossett | Mans | Shackleton |
| Bishop | Gosselin | Prusi | Tesanovich |
| Callahan | Hale | Scott | Vaughn |
Daniels
In The Chair: Birkholz
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall read as follows:
"An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Callahan, 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 Senate bill 126 because I believe the bills do not adequately address the problem of snowmobile deaths in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that 60 percent of the snowmobile accident deaths in Michigan are alcohol related. It is a serious problem in this state and needs to be addressed in a complete and thoughtful manner.
Currently, snowmobile and ORV operators are not required to be licensed. This means that any persons over the age of 12 can purchase a snowmobile or an OR and immediately operate it in Michigan without any training or safety instruction. The Michigan legislature needs to completely deal with these problems by requiring licensing and safety instruction.
The bills do not address the issue of out-of-state operators. Michigan can expect over 100,000 snowmobile operators from other states every season. Because we are not able to affect drivers' records of out-of-state operators, the bills would not affect them. They represent over 25 percent of the operators in Michigan.
These bills should have been re-referred to committee for further work."
Rep. Shackleton, 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 SB 126 which would add points to driver's licenses for certain offenses regarding ORV's, snowmobiles, and watercraft. I believe operation of one of these vehicles is unrelated to a person's driver's license.
I admire and support the bills intent to curb alcohol use during the operation of these vehicles but feel that increasing fines or mandating jail time would be more appropriate."
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4394, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 80186a, 81140a, and 82147a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeVuyst 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. Raczkowski 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. 4394, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 80186a, 81140a, and 82147a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 246 Yeas--92
| Allen | Frank | Kuipers | Richardville |
| Baird | Garcia | Kukuk | Richner |
| Basham | Gieleghem | LaForge | Rivet |
| Birkholz | Gilbert | LaSata | Rocca |
| Bogardus | Godchaux | Law | Sanborn |
| Bovin | Green | Lockwood | Schauer |
| Bradstreet | Hager | Mans | Schermesser |
| Brater | Hansen | Martinez | Scranton |
| Brewer | Hardman | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brown, B. | Hart | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Brown, C. | Howell | Minore | Spade |
| Byl | Jacobs | Mortimer | Stallworth |
| Cassis | Jamnick | Neumann | Stamas |
| Caul | Jansen | O'Neil | Switalski |
| Cherry | Jelinek | Pappageorge | Tabor |
| Clark | Jellema | Patterson | Toy |
| Clarke | Johnson, Rick | Perricone | Van Woerkom |
| DeHart | Johnson, Ruth | Pestka | Vander Roest |
| Dennis | Julian | Price | Vear |
| DeVuyst | Kelly | Pumford | Voorhees |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Quarles | Wojno |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| Faunce | Kowall | Reeves | Woronchak |
Nays--12
| Bisbee | Daniels | Hale | Shackleton |
| Bishop | DeRossett | Prusi | Tesanovich |
| Callahan | Gosselin | Scott | Vaughn |
In The Chair: Birkholz
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Raczkowski moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 81140a and 82147a.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Callahan, 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 House Bill No. 4394 because I believe the bills do not adequately address the problem of snowmobile deaths in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that 60 percent of the snowmobile accident deaths in Michigan are alcohol related. It is a serious problem in this state and needs to be addressed in a complete and thoughtful manner.
Currently, snowmobile and ORV operators are not required to be licensed. This means that any persons over the age of 12 can purchase a snowmobile or an OR and immediately operate it in Michigan without any training or safety instruction. The Michigan legislature needs to completely deal with these problems by requiring licensing and safety instruction.
The bills do not address the issue of out-of-state operators. Michigan can expect over 100,000 snowmobile operators from other states every season. Because we are not able to affect drivers' records of out-of-state operators, the bills would not affect them. They represent over 25 percent of the operators in Michigan.
These bills should have been re-referred to committee for further work."
Rep. Shackleton, 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 4394 which would add points to driver's licenses for certain offenses regarding ORV's, snowmobiles, and watercraft. I believe operation of one of these vehicles is unrelated to a person's driver's license.
I admire and support the bills intent to curb alcohol use during the operation of these vehicles but feel that increasing fines or mandating jail time would be more appropriate."
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Rep. Brater moved that Rep. Martinez be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The House returned to the consideration of
House Bill No. 4359, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 1983 PA 158.
(The bill was considered earlier today, see today's journal, p. 603.)
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 247 Yeas--77
| Allen | Frank | Kowall | Richner |
| Basham | Garcia | Kuipers | Rivet |
| Birkholz | Gieleghem | Kukuk | Rocca |
| Bisbee | Gilbert | LaSata | Sanborn |
| Bishop | Godchaux | Law | Schermesser |
| Bogardus | Gosselin | Lockwood | Scranton |
| Bradstreet | Green | Mans | Shackleton |
| Brown, B. | Hager | Mead | Sheltrown |
| Brown, C. | Hart | Middaugh | Shulman |
| Byl | Howell | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Cassis | Jamnick | Neumann | Tabor |
| Caul | Jansen | O'Neil | Toy |
| Cherry | Jelinek | Pappageorge | Van Woerkom |
| Clarke | Jellema | Patterson | Vander Roest |
| DeHart | Johnson, Rick | Perricone | Vear |
| DeRossett | Johnson, Ruth | Pestka | Voorhees |
| DeVuyst | Julian | Pumford | Wojno |
| DeWeese | Kilpatrick | Raczkowski | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Koetje | Richardville | Woronchak |
Faunce
Nays--28
| Baird | Garza | LaForge | Schauer |
| Bovin | Hale | Lemmons | Scott |
| Brater | Hanley | Minore | Spade |
| Callahan | Hansen | Price | Stallworth |
| Clark | Hardman | Prusi | Switalski |
| Daniels | Jacobs | Quarles | Tesanovich |
| Dennis | Kelly | Reeves | Vaughn |
In The Chair: Birkholz
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Minore, 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:
The existing law is adequate to deal with Criminal Sexual Conduct, and further, the language may create confusion and lead to problems with prosecution."
Rep. Callahan, 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:
Current law is adequate and altering the "definition" could confuse and weaken future trials. I agree with the Prosecutor's Association."
Rep. Dennis, 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 current law is adequate for the law with very little detail which could make the law confusing and very difficult to prosecute."
Rep. Switalski, 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:
The change created by this bill eliminates a clear definition of criminal sexual conduct, requiring that sexual contact 'reasonably be construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification.'
It replaces that with a vague standard of contact 'in a sexual manner' a phrase which is undefined. It goes on to assume an implied motive of 'revenge', 'humiliation', 'out of anger', or 'out of hatred'.
The effect of this change is to subject conduct which may be horseplay, disciplinary, such as spanking, or even assaultive in nature, to the devastating social taboo of criminal sexual conduct or 'perversion' as it is commonly understood.
The legislature should carefully guard against the abuse of extending this label to conduct that is not sexual in nature."
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Rep. Raczkowski moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Woodward, Jamnick, Bovin, Prusi, Wojno, Schauer, Daniels, Kelly, Spade, LaForge, Scott, Brater, Vaughn, Rivet, Hansen, Baird, Hanley, Tesanovich, Pappageorge, Martinez, Voorhees, Bogardus, Schermesser, Switalski, Garcia, DeHart, Kilpatrick, Jansen, DeRossett, Gosselin, Jacobs, Dennis, Hardman, Clarke, Stallworth, Garza, Hale and Caul offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 66.
A resolution honoring Edna Todd upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Whereas, It is a genuine pleasure to extend special greetings to Edna Todd upon the occasion of her 100th birthday. We are grateful for this opportunity to join with the family and many friends of Edna Todd as we honor an individual who truly understands the beauty of life in its challenges and triumphs; and
Whereas, Born in April 1899 in Tennessee, Edna Todd grew up in a world quite different in many ways from the one we know today. In the span of her lifetime, tremendous cultural, sociological, and technological changes have transpired here in Michigan and elsewhere. That Edna Todd has lived and tasted of life throughout this period has given her insight, experience, and wisdom few of us can fully appreciate; and
Whereas, Edna Todd has contributed a great deal to life around her. Her spirit and attitude make Edna Todd a role model for us all. As Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old." Surely, Edna Todd breathes great meaning into this thought; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer birthday greetings to Edna Todd as she marks her 100th birthday. May the health and happiness her years so richly merit be with her always; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Edna Todd as a token of our esteem.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Raczkowski 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.
Reps. Schermesser, Pappageorge, Hansen, DeHart, Bogardus, Gosselin, Bovin, Woodward, Brater, Kelly, LaForge, Cherry, Brewer, Rison, Quarles, Stallworth, Basham, Prusi, Baird, O'Neil, Dennis, Callahan, Schauer, Gieleghem, Mans, Kilpatrick, Jamnick, Scott, Vaughn, Rivet, Tesanovich, Voorhees, DeRossett, Kowall, Kukuk, Hardman, Garza and Hale offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 67.
A resolution to encourage the Federal Communications Commission to restore approval for low-power FM radio broadcasting.
Whereas, For many years, low-power radio stations filled a unique niche in the communications needs of local communities. These operations, which used less than 100 watts of power, were licensed as Class D FM stations; and
Whereas, In 1978, The Federal Communications Commission made a policy decision to stop licensing low-power radio stations. This decision was based on concerns that low-power stations were a hindrance to the orderly development of FM radio and a potential impediment to the efficient operation of facilities serving greater numbers of people; and
Whereas, In recent years, the rate of consolidation in the radio broadcast market has increased. As a result, far fewer locally based radio stations have programming that serves their communities. These concerns have prompted many people to promote a change in FCC policies. A proposed change to FCC rules, which seeks to permit the reestablishment of low-power FM broadcast services, is currently under consideration; and
Whereas, Allowing low-power FM radio to return to the airways will achieve several worthwhile goals in communications options open to people in our country. These community radio services will increase the local presence in the media, increase diversity of ownership, provide more choices to the public, offer new opportunities in business, and promote communications that better reflect the character and needs of our communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we encourage the Federal Communications Commission to restore approval for low-power FM radio broadcasting; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Federal Communications Commission.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Hardman, Bovin, Prusi, Quarles, Lemmons, Sheltrown, Daniels, LaForge, Scott, Vaughn, Rivet, Hansen, Baird, Tesanovich, Martinez, Bogardus, DeHart, Kilpatrick, DeRossett, Jacobs, Dennis, Clarke, Stallworth, Garza, Reeves, Clark, Hale and Caul offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 68.
A resolution honoring Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins.
Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins is a native of Detroit who has demonstrated a commitment to her community as an outspoken political and human rights activist. Congresswoman Collins believes that her job is not completed as long as there are struggles on behalf of the people to be waged; and
Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins was elected in 1970 to the Detroit School Board in which she was credited for establishing the district-wide Black Studies Program and mandatory homework policy. In 1974, Congresswoman Collins was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where she served for eight years and was instrumental in authoring the Food Dating bill, the Equal Pension Benefit bill for women, and the Sexual Harassment bill--which was one of the first in the nation. In 1981, Congresswoman Collins was elected to the Detroit City Council and during her tenure she was instrumental in Detroit East receiving Neighborhood Opportunity Funds. From 1990-1996, Congresswoman Collins was elected to the United States House of Representatives from Michigan's 15th Congressional District where she chaired the Postal Operations subcommittee and was vice-chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; and
Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins has been the recipient of numerous awards: Who's Who in Black America, Dedicated Service award to the nation's First Urban Coalition from New Detroit, Inc., Community Service Award from the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church, as well as being one of the few political leaders selected to visit the People's Republic of China by President Jimmy Carter; and
Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins was responsible for acquiring the Empowerment Zone for Detroit, and has had the distinction of bringing the most federal dollars to Detroit of any Congress member elected from that district. Congresswoman Collins named the downtown Federal Building after Justice Charles Levin and the main post office after Charles Young (Mayor Coleman Young's brother). Congresswoman Collins has distributed over 250 Christmas baskets a year from 1977-1996 to the city's needy citizens. She initiated a "coat and blanket give-away program" in collaboration with "Operation Get Down" for Detroit's homeless population. Approximately 500 people were able to stay warm because of Congresswoman Collins' efforts; and
Whereas, Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins has a great passion for the opera and the symphony; while her hobbies include playing the piano and harp. Congresswoman Collins is now retired and enjoying life with her four grandchildren and two puppies; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join in honoring Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins upon selection for Community Service Award honors; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins as a token of our respect for her fine work.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Reps. Hardman, Bovin, Prusi, Lemmons, Sheltrown, Schauer, Daniels, Kelly, LaForge, Scott, Vaughn, Rivet, Hansen, Baird, Tesanovich, Martinez, Bogardus, DeHart, Kilpatrick, DeRossett, Jacobs, Dennis, Clarke, Stallworth, Garza, Reeves, Clark and Hale offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 69.
A resolution honoring Ms. Polly Johnson.
Whereas, Polly Johnson was born in Natchez, Mississippi, on March 8, 1908, and moved to Detroit in 1928, where she lived on the lower eastside. She joined the Second Baptist Church in 1945. Ms. Johnson's main objective in life was to raise contribution dollars to help find a cure for cancer in her lifetime; and
Whereas, Polly Johnson has worked over 500 hours for the Wayne County Vitality Life Task Force where she coordinated the entire 5th County District which comprises the lower eastside of Detroit. She contributed many weekends as a volunteer for the Food and Friendship Program, and donated one hour each day from her pay, working 15 hours instead of her usual 22 hours to assist in the program. She received an award for outstanding achievement in leadership from Dorothy Wilde for 11 years of service to the Food and Friendship Program; and
Whereas, Polly Johnson has received numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding work, including recognition of service as Senior Volunteer of the Year to the American Cancer Society Michigan Division, by the Wayne County Board of Commissioners; Certificate of Merit and Expression of Sincere Appreciation from the American Cancer Society, for Notable Service in Helping to Save Lives; Testimonial Resolution from Detroit City Council for her dedicated work with the American Cancer Society, as founder of the first black branch in 1972, now know as the Butzel Branch; and the recipient of the Seal of Peace from the Butzel Branch, for the Crusade Against Cancer by the American Cancer Society; and
Whereas, Polly Johnson is the founder of Fashion Scope, where she is a Honorary Life Member, a Charter Member of the Henry Ford Hospital Associates for Medical Research, and founder of Outstanding Image Maker; and
Whereas, Polly Johnson's name was used by a unanimous decision in 1987, since it was her efforts that led to the founding of the Detroit Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The Polly Johnson Cancer Foundation was established to serve the growing needs of Metropolitan Detroit. The goals of the foundation are to educate the residents of Metro Detroit about the advantages of early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, as well as raise money for cancer research; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join in honoring Ms. Polly Johnson upon her selection for Special Recognition Award honors; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Ms. Polly Johnson as a token of our respect for her fine work.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Raczkowski 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.
Reps. Hardman, Bovin, Prusi, Quarles, Lemmons, Sheltrown, Schauer, Daniels, Kelly, LaForge, Scott, Vaughn, Rivet, Hansen, Baird, Tesanovich, Bogardus, DeHart, Kilpatrick, DeRossett, Jacobs, Dennis, Clarke, Stallworth, Garza, Reeves, Clark and Hale offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 70.
A resolution honoring Dr. Manuel H. Pierson.
Whereas, It is a pleasure to offer congratulations to Dr. Manuel H. Pierson upon his selection for the Special Recognition Award. With the record that this talented and energetic educator has compiled over the years, this is a most fitting symbol of excellence in an endeavor of great importance to every citizen, business, and institution in this state--the education of our young people; and
Whereas, After graduating from Alabama State University, Western Michigan University and Wayne State University--where he earned his doctorate in Education. Dr. Pierson has devoted his efforts, skills, and energy to "teaching or empowering youth to become self-sufficient." While working for Oakland University, Dr. Pierson has organized and developed programs within housing projects in Pontiac to assist in motivating and providing support for students. Dr. Pierson has been associated with a number of help projects for youth in the Detroit, Pontiac, and Royal Oak Township areas. Having served on several Boards of Directors in the Metropolitan Detroit area, Dr. Pierson has earned several awards for these efforts including Volunteer of the Year in 1992; and
Whereas, After 23 years of service as director, dean, and assistant vice president, Dr. Pierson retired from Oakland University in 1993. Dr. Pierson is currently involved in rural and village development in the Gambia (Africa). His foundation raises money to support a manhood training academy called Kafo Academy. The foundation also provides financial, educational, health, agricultural and village development projects to the Gambia. These efforts have resulted in some spectacular development which includes providing pure and sanitary water for three villages, along with a number of other improvements; and
Whereas, Michigan has held a long tradition of belief in the value of education. Our state was the first to provide in its constitution an officer with statewide duties in public education; and
Whereas, In receiving the Special Recognition Award, Dr. Manuel H. Pierson is being singled out for his efforts in several areas. In addition to specific innovations in college classrooms, study units, and programs, he is being honored for success in the most fundamental component of learning--motivating young people. We applaud the dedication he has consistently displayed and offer our thanks for the manner in which both students and other educators benefit from all of his hard work; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join in honoring Dr. Manuel H. Pierson upon his selection for Special Recognition Award honors; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dr. Manuel H. Pierson as a token of our respect for his fine work.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Raczkowski 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.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Allen, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4099, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284b.
The committee recommended that the bill be referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4099 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Allen, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Bogardus, Clark, Daniels, Gieleghem, Spade,
Nays: Rep. Hansen.
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Allen, Chair of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Allen, Ruth Johnson, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Hart, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Bogardus, Clark, Daniels, Gieleghem, Hansen, Scott, Spade.
The Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics, by Rep. Bishop, Chair, reported
House Joint Resolution H, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 46 of article IV, to provide for the death penalty in certain circumstances.
With the recommendation that the joint resolution be adopted.
The joint resolution was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HJR H To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Bishop, Patterson, Bradstreet, Green, Rocca,
Nays: Reps. Vaughn, Brater, Garza, Lemmons.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bishop, Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 12:00 Noon,
Present: Reps. Bishop, Patterson, Bradstreet, Green, Rocca, Vaughn, Brater, Garza, Lemmons.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Geiger, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 20.
A concurrent resolution to change the scope of the Department of Agriculture--Geagly Laboratory project.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21, p. 303.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
HCR 20 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas, Price, Cherry, Frank, Kelly, Pestka, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich,
Nays: Reps. Clarke, Martinez.
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Geiger, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 31.
A concurrent resolution to change the scope of the Remodeling and Upgrade of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Buildings/Construction of new Student Services Building project at Western Michigan University.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 30, p. 568.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
The Speaker announced that under Rule 77 the concurrent resolution would lie over one day.
Favorable Roll Call
HCR 31 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas, Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Pestka, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Geiger, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 11:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Geiger, Jellema, Cameron Brown, Byl, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kukuk, LaSata, Mead, Mortimer, Pappageorge, Pumford, Scranton, Stamas, Price, Cherry, Clarke, Frank, Kelly, Martinez, Pestka, Prusi, Stallworth, Tesanovich,
Absent: Rep. Toy,
Excused: Rep. Toy.
The Committee on Family and Children Services, by Rep. Hart, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 57a (MCL 400.57a), as added by 1995 PA 223.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) 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 141 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hart, DeRossett, Cassis, Law, Shulman, LaForge, Gieleghem, Hardman,
Nays: Rep. Jacobs.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hart, Chair of the Committee on Family and Children Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 12:00 Noon,
Present: Reps. Hart, DeRossett, Cassis, Law, Shulman, LaForge, Gieleghem, Hardman, Jacobs.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bishop, Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Monday, April 19, 1999, at 10:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Bishop, Patterson, Bradstreet, Green, Rocca, Brater, Lemmons,
Absent: Reps. Vaughn, Garza,
Excused: Reps. Vaughn, Garza.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Faunce, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Faunce, Howell, Bishop, Julian, Richner, Sanborn, Shulman, Baird, Callahan, Jacobs, O'Neil.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, April 14:
Senate Bill No. 500
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, April 15:
House Bill Nos. 4446 4447 4448 4449 4450 4451 4453 4454 4455 4456 4457 4458 4459 4460 4461 4462 4463 4464
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, April 16, for his approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4011 at 2:18 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4013 at 2:20 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4059 at 2:22 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4060 at 2:24 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, April 16:
House Bill Nos. 4465 4466 4467 4468 4469 4470 4471 4472
House Joint Resolution H
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Monday, April 19:
House Bill Nos. 4473 4474 4475 4476 4477 4478 4479 4480 4481 4482 4483 4484 4485 4486 4487 4488 4489 4490 4491 4492 4493 4494 4495
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, April 20:
Senate Bill Nos. 160 186 299
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 57l.
(For text of conference report, see House Journal No. 30, p. 570.)
The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4247, entitled
A bill to designate the part of highway M-5 located in the area lying between the interchange of highways I-96, I-696, and I-275 and 8 Mile road in the city of Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington as the "Keith Deacon Memorial highway"; and to prescribe the duties of the state transportation department.
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.
Senate Bill No. 160, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 35105 (MCL 324.35105), as amended by 1996 PA 290.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Senate Bill No. 186, entitled
A bill to repeal 1947 LA 9, entitled "The act to prevent hunting, on Sunday, for game animals and game birds in the county of Macomb.".
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Senate Bill No. 299, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40113b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Community Health was received and read:
April 2, 1999
I am pleased to transmit the supplemental FY 98 Byrne Memorial Formula Grant application from the Office of Drug Control Policy.
This application is being forwarded to your office for information and review pursuant to Section 1304 (a)(2) of the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula grant program.
Sincerely,
Darnell Jackson, Director
Office of Drug Control Policy
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Jacobs introduced
House Bill No. 4496, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8312 (MCL 600.8312).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Rep. Geiger introduced
House Bill No. 4497, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411r.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Rep. Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4498, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 6b, 8, 8a, 11, 11g, 13, 14, 15, 17a, 17b, 18, 18a, 19, 20, 20b, 24, 25, 25a, 26a, 31a, 31c, 36, 36a, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 51a, 52, 53a, 54, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 63, 67, 68, 74, 81, 91b, 94, 99, 101, 102, 104a, 105, 107, 109, 118, 124, 147, 151, 152, 158, 158b, 161a, 163, 165, 166b, 167, 168, 169, and 169a, (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1606b, 388.1608, 388.1608a, 388.1611, 388.1611g, 388.1613, 388.1614, 388.1615, 388.1617a, 388.1617b, 388.1618, 388.1618a, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620b, 388.1624, 388.1625, 388.1625a, 388.1626a, 388.1631a, 388.1631c, 388.1636, 388.1636c, 388.1637, 388.1638, 388.1639, 388.1640, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1652, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1663, 388.1667, 388.1668, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1691b, 388.1694, 388.1699, 388.1701, 388.1702, 388.1704a, 388.1705, 388.1707, 388.1709, 388.1718, 388.1724, 388.1747, 388.1751, 388.1752, 388.1758, 388.1758b, 388.1761a, 388.1763, 388.1765, 388.1766b, 388.1767, 388.1768, 388.1769, and 388.1769a), sections 6, 11, 11g, 17b, 20, 20b, 26a, 31a, 51a, 63, 81, and 105 as amended by 1998 PA 553, and sections 25a and 161a as added by 1998 PA 553, and sections 8a, 24, 31c, 36, 36a, 41, 53a, 54, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 68, 74, 94, 99, 101, 107, 147, and 166b as amended by 1998 PA 339, and section 165 as added by 1998 PA 339, and section 104a as amended by 1997 PA 176, and sections 8, 39 and 67 as amended by 1997 PA 142, and sections 3, 25, 52, 124, 151, 167, and 169a as amended by 1997 PA 93, and section 6b as added by 1997 PA 24, and sections 13, 15, 17a, 18, 18a, 19, 37, 38, 102, and 163 as amended by 1996 PA 300, and section 169 as added by 1996 PA 300, and section 4 as amended by 1995 PA 130, and sections 91b and 118 as added by 1995 PA 130, and section 109 as amended by 1994 PA 283, and section 158b as added by 1994 PA 283, and section 14 as amended by 1993 PA 336, and section 152 as amended by 1993 PA 175, and section 168 as added by 1993 PA 175, and section 40 as amended by 1991 PA 118, and section 158 as amended by 1990 PA 207, and by adding sections 105c and 166c; 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.
Reps. Rick Johnson, Cameron Brown, Pappageorge, Kowall, Kukuk, Hager, Green, LaForge, Kelly, Brewer, Vander Roest, Bishop, Quarles, Law, Koetje, Birkholz, Raczkowski and Tabor introduced
House Bill No. 4499, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40102 (MCL 324.40102), as amended by 1998 PA 86, and by adding section 40111a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
Reps. Switalski, Bogardus, Woodward, Martinez, Lemmons, Jacobs, Brater, Quarles, Minore, Jellema and Byl introduced
House Bill No. 4500, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 150, entitled "An act to prescribe a privilege tax for the use of the public highways by owners and drivers of motor vehicles by imposing a specific tax upon the sale or use, within the state of Michigan, of motor fuel; to prescribe the manner and the time of paying this tax and the duties of officials and others respecting the payment and collection of this tax; to provide for the licensing of wholesale distributors, certain retail dealers, exporters, and suppliers as defined in this act; to fix a time when this tax and interest and penalties thereon become a lien upon the property of persons, firms, partnerships, associations, or corporations, subject to the payment of this tax; to provide for the enforcement of this lien; to permit the inspection and testing of petroleum products; to provide for certain exemptions and refunds and for the disposition of the proceeds of this tax; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act," by amending sections 8 and 22 (MCL 207.108 and 207.122), section 8 as amended by 1997 PA 83 and section 22 as amended by 1998 PA 29.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Switalski, Bogardus, Woodward, Martinez, Lemmons, Jacobs, Thomas, Mans, Baird, Gieleghem, Minore, DeHart, O'Neil and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4501, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 170.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Switalski, Bogardus, Woodward, Martinez, Lemmons, Jacobs, Thomas, Mans, Baird, Gieleghem, Minore, DeHart, O'Neil and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4502, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 17005, 17006, and 17007.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Switalski, Woodward, Quarles, Thomas and DeHart introduced
House Bill No. 4503, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 1993 PA 22.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Tabor, Birkholz, Julian, DeWeese, Hager, Jamnick, Minore, Lockwood and Reeves introduced
House Bill No. 4504, entitled
A bill to allow local units of government to obtain clear title to property previously acquired through the tax reversion process; to provide due process to those persons with a prior interest in that property; to allow local units of government to reduce the backlog of tax reverted property; and to facilitate the return of tax reverted property to productive use.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Pestka, Callahan, DeHart, Jacobs, Kelly, Hansen, Cherry, Daniels, Hardman, Scott, Sheltrown, Rivet, Frank, Dennis, Spade, Bogardus, Garza, Lockwood, Bob Brown, Neumann, Reeves, Schermesser, Clarke, Thomas, Minore, Lemmons, Gieleghem, Basham, O'Neil, Rison, Schauer, Jamnick, Woodward, LaForge and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4505, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 30g.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Brewer, Neumann, Rick Johnson and Schermesser introduced
House Bill No. 4506, entitled
A bill to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled "Michigan telecommunications act," by amending sections 505 and 506 (MCL 484.2505 and 484.2506), section 505 as added by 1998 PA 260 and section 506 as added by 1998 PA 259, and by adding sections 507 and 508.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Minore, Lockwood, Birkholz, Jamnick, Tabor and Reeves introduced
House Bill No. 4507, entitled
A bill to provide for the creation of housing freedom zones; to provide for the adoption of an alternative building code; and to provide for the sale of affordable housing to lower and middle income families.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Minore, Jamnick, Garza, Clark, Gieleghem, Jacobs, Switalski, Lemmons, Baird, Vaughn, Cherry, Neumann, Pestka, Rison, Hale, Daniels, Hardman, Hanley, Rivet, Bogardus, Basham, Prusi, Scott, DeHart, Quarles, Martinez, Kilpatrick and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4508, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "Minimum wage law of 1964," by amending sections 4 and 7a (MCL 408.384 and 408.387a), section 4 as amended by 1997 PA 2 and section 7a as amended by 1997 PA 1.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reps. Jamnick, Lockwood, Birkholz, Minore, Tabor and Reeves introduced
House Bill No. 4509, entitled
A bill to create an urban homestead program for multifamily public housing; to provide that certain local governmental units, public housing entities, and certain state entities create and administer urban homestead programs for multifamily public housing; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental units, public housing entities, and nonprofit community organizations; and to provide for the disposition of personal and real property.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Callahan, Pestka, Cherry, Wojno, DeHart, Dennis, O'Neil and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4510, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 30f.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Callahan, DeHart, Dennis and O'Neil introduced
House Bill No. 4511, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5801 and 5867 (MCL 600.5801 and 600.5867) and by adding section 5867a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Reps. Callahan, DeHart, Dennis and O'Neil introduced
House Bill No. 4512, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled "An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.101), as amended by 1997 PA 154.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Reps. Callahan, DeHart, Dennis and O'Neil introduced
House Bill No. 4513, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 224g.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Switalski, Jacobs, Schermesser, Lemmons, Woodward, Gieleghem, Dennis, Scott, Hardman, Basham, Rivet, Jamnick, Cherry, Hale, Bogardus and Brater introduced
House Bill No. 4514, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8122 (MCL 600.8122), as amended by 1988 PA 135, and by adding section 9938a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Reps. Switalski, Jacobs, Schermesser, Woodward, Gieleghem, Dennis, Scott, Bovin, Hardman, DeHart, Garcia, Rivet, Bogardus and Brater introduced
House Bill No. 4515, entitled
A bill to regulate certain fitness center contracts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Switalski, Schermesser, Woodward, Lemmons, Dennis, Scott, Hardman, Rivet, Cherry, Hale, Brater and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4516, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 539a (MCL 750.539a) and by adding section 539j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Switalski, Schauer, Schermesser, Woodward, Dennis, Lockwood, Scott, Brater, Hardman, Basham, Rivet, LaForge, Hale, Bogardus and Bovin introduced
House Bill No. 4517, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1259.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Switalski, Bovin, Jacobs, Schauer, Schermesser, Woodward, Dennis, Lockwood, Scott, Brater, Hardman, Lemmons, DeHart, LaForge, Cherry, Hale, Bogardus, Rivet and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4518, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 502, 503, and 504a (MCL 380.502, 380.503, and 380.504a), as amended by 1995 PA 289, and by adding sections 503b, 504d, and 1259.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Spade, Wojno, Prusi, DeHart, Bogardus, Pappageorge, Jacobs, Lemmons, DeRossett, Bovin, Woodward, Schauer, Bishop, Mans, Richardville, Vear, Vander Roest, Green and LaForge introduced
House Bill No. 4519, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 LA 1, entitled "An act to prevent hunting on Sunday, in the county of Lenawee; to authorize the arrest of persons violating the provisions of this act, and to prescribe the penalty therefor," by amending section 6 and by adding section 5a; and to provide for a referendum.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Reeves, Lockwood, Birkholz, Tabor, Jamnick, Minore, Hager, Scott and Byl introduced
House Bill No. 4520, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 18, entitled "An act to authorize any city, village, township, or county to purchase, acquire, construct, maintain, operate, improve, extend, and repair housing facilities; to eliminate housing conditions which are detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, morals, or welfare; and for any such purposes to authorize any such city, village, township, or county to create a commission with power to effectuate said purposes, and to prescribe the powers and duties of such commission and of such city, village, township, or county; and for any such purposes to authorize any such commission, city, village, township, or county to issue notes and revenue bonds; to regulate the issuance, sale, retirement, and refunding of such notes and bonds; to regulate the rentals of such projects and the use of the revenues of the projects; to prescribe the manner of selecting tenants for such projects; to provide for condemnation of private property for such projects; to confer certain powers upon such commissions, cities, villages, townships, and counties in relation to such projects, including the power to receive aid and cooperation of the federal government; to provide for a referendum thereon; to provide for cooperative financing by 2 or more commissions, cities, villages, townships, or counties or any combination thereof; to provide for the issuance, sale, and retirement of revenue bonds and special obligation notes for such purposes; to provide for financing agreements between cooperating borrowers; to provide for other matters relative to the bonds and notes and methods of cooperative financing; and for other purposes," by amending section 44b (MCL 125.694b).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Lockwood, Birkholz, Jamnick, Minore, DeWeese, Tabor, Reeves, Hager and Julian introduced
House Bill No. 4521, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding sections 79, 79a, 79b, 79c, 79d, 79e, and 79f.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Thomas, Hansen, Jacobs, Schermesser, Dennis, Minore, Martinez, Scott, Kelly and Hale introduced
House Bill No. 4522, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 225a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Richner, Pappageorge, Mortimer, DeHart, O'Neil, Bishop, Rick Johnson, Allen, Stamas, Law, Bovin, Birkholz and Cassis introduced
House Bill No. 4523, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 33 and 35 (MCL 169.233 and 169.235), section 33 as amended by 1995 PA 264 and section 35 as amended by 1989 PA 95.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Constitutional Law and Ethics.
Reps. Shulman, Bovin, Gosselin and Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4524, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 1988 PA 115.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Reps. Jellema, Richner, Bovin, Rick Johnson, Allen, Kukuk, Caul, Ehardt, Stamas, Kelly, Pappageorge, Bradstreet, Hart and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4525, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 520a, 520d, and 520e (MCL 750.520a, 750.520d, and 750.520e), section 520a as amended by 1983 PA 158 and sections 520d and 520e as amended by 1996 PA 155, and by adding section 520n.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. Richner, Jellema, Bovin, Rick Johnson, Allen, Kukuk, Caul, Ehardt, Stamas, Kelly, Pappageorge, Bradstreet, Hart and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4526, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 1987 PA 255.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Law and Corrections.
Reps. DeVuyst, Vear, Green, Spade, Woronchak and Caul introduced
House Bill No. 4527, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 629e (MCL 257.629e), as amended by 1991 PA 163.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Gilbert, Sheltrown, Hager, Sanborn, Julian, Rick Johnson, Allen, Middaugh, DeRossett, Gosselin, Woronchak, Geiger, Bishop, Bradstreet, Shackleton and Kukuk introduced
House Bill No. 4528, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 1996 PA 476.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. DeWeese, Reeves, Sheltrown, Jelinek, Middaugh, Gosselin, Voorhees, Spade, Woodward, Caul, Sanborn, Vear, Tabor, Garcia, Julian, Bradstreet, Stamas, Green, Cassis, Rick Johnson, Jellema and Raczkowski introduced
House Bill No. 4529, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 1994 PA 415.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management.
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Rep. Rocca moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives.