No. 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
90th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2000
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 26, 2000.
2:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Patterson.
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--excused
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--present
Rivet--present
Rocca--present
Sanborn--present
Schauer--present
Schermesser--present
Scott--present
Scranton--excused
Shackleton--present
Sheltrown--present
Shulman--present
Spade--present
Stallworth--present
Stamas--present
Switalski--present
Tabor--present
Tesanovich--present
Thomas--present
Toy--present
Vander Roest--present
Van Woerkom--present
Vaughn--excused
Vear--present
Voorhees--present
Wojno--present
Woodward--present
Woronchak--present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Michael Switalski, from the 27th District, offered the following invocation:
"Last night, nearly 250 years ago, Scottish National Poet, Robert Burns, was born. All over the world, people celebrate his life and works with Burns Nite Suppers--eating haggis, giving speeches and reading his poems. Please be upstanding, as I offer one up now:
A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT
Is there for honest poverty
That hings his dead, an a' that?
The coward slave, we pass him by--
We dare be poor for a' that!
For a' that, an a' that,
Our toils obscure, an a' that,
The rank is but the guinea's stamp,
The man's the gowd for a' that.
What though on hamely fare we dine,
Wear hoddin grey, an a' that?
Gie fools their skills, and knave their wine--
A man's a man for a' that.
For a' that, an a' that.
Their tinsel show, an a' that.
The honest man, tho e'er sae poor,
Is king o men for a' that.
Ye see yon birkie ca'd 'a lord,'
Wha struts, an stares, an a' that?
Tho hundreds worship at his word,
He's but a cuif for a' that.
For a' that, an a' That.
His ribband, star, an a' that.
The man o independent mind,
He looks an laughs at a' that.
A prince can mak a belted knight,
A marquis, duke, an a' that!
But an honest man's aboon his might--
Guid faith, he mauna fa' that!
For a' that, an a' that,
Their dignities, an a' that,
The pith o sense an pride o worth,
Are higher rank than a' that.
Then let us pray that come it may
(As come it will for a' that),
That sense and Worth o'er a' the earth,
Shall bear the gree an a' that.
For a' that, an a' that,
It's comin yet for a' that,
That man to man, the world, o'er
Shall brithers be for a' that.
--A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT
Robert Burns
So, my brothers and sisters of the House, let's pray to God that we heed Burns' words. Lets pray we judge bills and laws on their own merit, and not on the basis of what party offered them, or who introduced them, or whether the member is from a marginal district, and all of that. Amen."
Rep. Scott moved that Reps. Mans and Vaughn be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. DeWeese moved that Rep. Scranton be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 258 out of numerical order.
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 258.
A resolution offered as a memorial for Howard R. Carroll, former member of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, With the recent passing of Howard R. Carroll, the people of Macomb County and all of Michigan have lost a gentleman of great public spirit and commitment. As a teacher, local official, state legislator, judge, and civic leader, he gave gifts to others that will not soon be forgotten; and
Whereas, A native of Clinton County and a graduate of St. Johns High School, Howard Carroll studied at Kalamazoo College and graduated from Michigan State College. After several years teaching high school in St. Clair Shores, he pursued legal studies at the Detroit College of Law. His highly distinguished career in law included private practice and four years as an assistant prosecutor in Macomb County; and
Whereas, In 1943, he brought his talents and energies to the House of Representatives. He served one term during the difficult war years and four consecutive terms beginning in 1947 during Michigan's transition to the peacetime economy. Highlights of his legislative tenure included eight years as the chair of the Judiciary Committee and effective leadership on many issues; and
Whereas, Howard Carroll's experience as an attorney and lawmaker was especially valuable to the people of this state throughout his twenty-two-year tenure on the bench of the Macomb County Circuit Court. His integrity and insights garnered respect far beyond southeastern Michigan. In the early 1970s, he was considered for a spot on the Michigan Supreme Court. Indeed, with his unselfishness on behalf of numerous civic organizations as well, it is clear that Judge Carroll provided a wonderful example of the highest standards of citizenship; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our respect and admiration in memory of Judge Howard R. Carroll, former member of the House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Judge Carroll's family as evidence of our condolences.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 168.
A resolution honoring Judge James P. Sheehy.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 58 of 1999, p. 1768.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on January 25, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Allen, Birkholz, Clarke, DeHart, DeWeese, Gosselin, Howell, Rick Johnson, Kuipers, Mead, Patterson, Perricone, Sanborn, Schermesser and Toy were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 46, 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.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rick Johnson moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 12, after "PERIOD" by inserting "REQUESTED BY THE PERSON WHO PICKS UP OR DELIVERS THE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES".
2. Amend page 7, line 15, after "USE" by inserting "THE TERM "AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES" SHALL NOT INCLUDE TREES AND LUMBER.".
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Tesanovich moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 3, after "COMMODITIES" by inserting "OR A PERSON HAULING PROPANE GAS".
2. Amend page 3, line 5, after the second "FARM" by inserting "OR THE PERSON WHO DELIVERS THE PROPANE GAS".
3. Amend page 4, line 7, after "COMMODITIES" by inserting "OR PROPANE GAS".
4. Amend page 7, line 4, after "COMMODITIES" by inserting "OR PROPANE GAS".
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Tesanovich,
Rep. Tesanovich demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Tesanovich,
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 4 Yeas--97
Allen Garza Koetje Reeves
Baird Geiger Kowall Richardville
Basham Gieleghem Kuipers Richner
Birkholz Gilbert Kukuk Rison
Bisbee Godchaux LaForge Rivet
Bishop Gosselin LaSata Rocca
Bogardus Green Law Sanborn
Bradstreet Hager Lemmons Shackleton
Brewer Hale Lockwood Sheltrown
Brown, C. Hanley Mead Shulman
Byl Hansen Middaugh Spade
Callahan Hardman Minore Stallworth
Cassis Hart Mortimer Stamas
Caul Howell Neumann Switalski
Cherry Jacobs O'Neil Tabor
Clark, I. Jamnick Pappageorge Tesanovich
Clarke, H. Jansen Patterson Thomas
Daniels Jelinek Perricone Toy
Dennis Jellema Pestka Van Woerkom
DeRossett Johnson, Rick Price Vander Roest
DeVuyst Johnson, Ruth Prusi Vear
DeWeese Julian Pumford Voorhees
Ehardt Kelly Quarles Woodward
Frank Kilpatrick Raczkowski Woronchak
Garcia
Nays--10
Bovin DeHart Schauer Scott
Brater Faunce Schermesser Wojno
Brown, B. Martinez
In The Chair: Patterson
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. 46, 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 5 Yeas--94
Allen Geiger Kowall Rison
Baird Gieleghem Kuipers Rivet
Basham Gilbert Kukuk Rocca
Birkholz Godchaux LaForge Sanborn
Bisbee Gosselin LaSata Schauer
Bishop Green Law Schermesser
Bogardus Hager Lemmons Shackleton
Bovin Hale Lockwood Sheltrown
Bradstreet Hanley Mead Shulman
Brewer Hansen Middaugh Spade
Brown, C. Hardman Mortimer Stallworth
Byl Hart Neumann Stamas
Cassis Howell O'Neil Switalski
Caul Jacobs Pappageorge Tabor
Cherry Jamnick Patterson Tesanovich
Clarke, H. Jansen Perricone Thomas
Daniels Jelinek Pestka Toy
Dennis Jellema Price Van Woerkom
DeRossett Johnson, Rick Prusi Vander Roest
DeVuyst Johnson, Ruth Pumford Vear
DeWeese Julian Reeves Voorhees
Ehardt Kelly Richardville Woodward
Frank Kilpatrick Richner Woronchak
Garcia Koetje
Nays--13
Brater DeHart Martinez Raczkowski
Brown, B. Faunce Minore Scott
Callahan Garza Quarles Wojno
Clark, I.
In The Chair: Patterson
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 385, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain state agencies and certain local governmental units from placing certain information on certain documents; to impose certain duties on certain state officials; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy,
The substitute (H-3) 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. 385, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain state agencies and certain local governmental units from placing certain information on certain documents; to impose certain duties on certain state officials; and to prescribe remedies and penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 6 Yeas--106
Allen Faunce Koetje Richardville
Baird Frank Kowall Richner
Basham Garcia Kuipers Rison
Birkholz Garza Kukuk Rivet
Bisbee Geiger LaForge Rocca
Bishop Gieleghem LaSata Sanborn
Bogardus Gilbert Law Schauer
Bovin Godchaux Lemmons Schermesser
Bradstreet Gosselin Lockwood Scott
Brater Green Martinez Shackleton
Brewer Hager Mead Sheltrown
Brown, B. Hale Middaugh Shulman
Brown, C. Hanley Minore Spade
Byl Hansen Mortimer Stallworth
Callahan Hardman Neumann Stamas
Cassis Hart O'Neil Switalski
Caul Howell Pappageorge Tabor
Cherry Jacobs Patterson Tesanovich
Clark, I. Jamnick Perricone Thomas
Clarke, H. Jansen Pestka Toy
Daniels Jelinek Price Van Woerkom
DeHart Jellema Prusi Vander Roest
Dennis Johnson, Rick Pumford Vear
DeRossett Johnson, Ruth Quarles Voorhees
DeVuyst Julian Raczkowski Wojno
DeWeese Kelly Reeves Woronchak
Ehardt Kilpatrick
Nays--0
In The Chair: Patterson
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 prohibit state agencies and local governmental units from disclosing personal information and placing personal information on certain documents.
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 253.
A resolution memorializing the National Institutes of Health to withdraw proposed guidelines for federally funded research using stem cells destructively harvested from human embryos.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 2, p. 21.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on January 25, consideration of which was postponed until today under the rules.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Baird demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
After debate,
Rep. Frank demanded the previous question.
The demand was supported.
The question being, "Shall the main question now be put?"
The previous question was ordered.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 7 Yeas--68
Allen Faunce Koetje Reeves
Basham Frank Kowall Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kuipers Richner
Bisbee Geiger Kukuk Rivet
Bishop Gilbert LaSata Rocca
Bovin Gosselin Law Sanborn
Bradstreet Green Mead Shackleton
Brown, B. Hager Middaugh Sheltrown
Brown, C. Hart Mortimer Spade
Byl Howell Neumann Stamas
Callahan Jansen O'Neil Tabor
Cassis Jelinek Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Caul Jellema Patterson Vander Roest
DeRossett Johnson, Rick Perricone Vear
DeVuyst Johnson, Ruth Pestka Voorhees
DeWeese Julian Pumford Wojno
Ehardt Kelly Raczkowski Woronchak
Nays--38
Baird Garza LaForge Schauer
Bogardus Gieleghem Lemmons Schermesser
Brater Godchaux Lockwood Scott
Brewer Hale Martinez Stallworth
Cherry Hanley Minore Switalski
Clark, I. Hansen Price Tesanovich
Clarke, H. Hardman Prusi Thomas
Daniels Jacobs Quarles Toy
DeHart Jamnick Rison Woodward
Dennis Kilpatrick
In The Chair: Patterson
Reps. Allen, Birkholz, Bisbee, Callahan, Cassis, DeRossett, DeWeese, Gosselin, Green, Jansen, Jelinek, Jellema, Julian, Koetje, LaSata, Law, O'Neil, Pappageorge, Perricone, Richardville, Sanborn, Sheltrown, Tabor, Vear and Wojno were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
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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.
Rep. Raczkowski moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Callahan, Gieleghem, Switalski, Wojno, Jellema, Hansen, Vear, Basham, Kowall, Faunce, Neumann, Woodward, Sheltrown, Hanley, Bovin, Minore, Dennis, Rivet, Birkholz, Middaugh, Baird, Richner, Jacobs, Clark, Garza, Jamnick, Schauer, Bogardus, Shackleton, Kelly, Brater, Prusi, Cherry, Schermesser, LaForge, Martinez, Scott, Tesanovich, Lockwood, Clarke, DeHart, Kilpatrick, Hale, Van Woerkom and Lemmons offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 255.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide adequate funding for Michigan's Remedial Action Plans for Areas of Concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
Whereas, The United States-Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972, as amended, provided for the designation of Areas of Concern in need of remedial actions to address documented pollution problems; and
Whereas, Fourteen Areas of Concern have been designated in Michigan, each with a Remedial Action Plan process that coordinates and focuses the efforts of multiple levels of government and other stakeholders; and
Whereas, Many of Michigan's Remedial Action Plans are entering the implementation phase, when funding for technical guidance and coordination by state agency staff is critically important; and
Whereas, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has traditionally supported state Area of Concern efforts. This is consistent with the EPA's responsibilities under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and
Whereas, Funding through the EPA is vital to leveraging funding through the Clean Michigan Initiative environmental bond program to implement measurable environmental improvements in Michigan's fourteen Areas of Concern; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to reaffirm its support for and federal role in the Areas of Concern program by allocating a minimum of $7.5 million for the Great Lakes Areas of Concern in Fiscal Year 2001; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge that no less than $1.0 million of this total be allocated by the EPA for efforts within the state of Michigan to develop and implement Remedial Action Plans and associated activities under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge that these funds be allocated to provide no less than $700,000 for Michigan Department of Environmental Quality staff; $125,000 for Statewide Public Advisory Council activities; and $175,000 for support to individual Public Advisory Councils within the Areas of Concern; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge that funding support for the EPA be used to leverage substantial resources from the Clean Michigan Initiative environmental bond program for contaminated sediment remediation, nonpoint source pollution control, brownfields redevelopment, and other critical efforts; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Administrator of the EPA, the EPA's Region 5 office, the EPA's Great Lakes National Program Office, the International Joint Commission, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Thomas, Bogardus, Hale, Schauer, Schermesser, Scott, DeHart, Jacobs, Brater, Spade, Dennis, Daniels, Hansen, Basham, Neumann, Woodward, Sheltrown, Hanley, Gieleghem, Bovin, Minore, Wojno, Rivet, Baird, Hardman, Clark, Garza, Jamnick, Kelly, Prusi, Cherry, LaForge, Martinez, Tesanovich, Clarke, Kilpatrick, Switalski and Lemmons offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 256.
A resolution to call for the appointment of an independent auditor to conduct a study of the structure and funding of Michigan's Medical Assistance Program and to call for an appropriation for the study.
Whereas, Michigan's Medical Assistance Program is a focal point of our state's efforts to help people who need health care they otherwise could not obtain. Michigan directs its Medicaid services through the Medical Assistance Program to help participants in the Family Independence Program (FIP), recipients of Supplemental Security Income, and others. The disabled, the blind, and poor children and seniors receive medical care through this component of government. This care includes mental health services; and
Whereas, Eligibility for Medicaid is determined by the Family Independence Agency and administered by the Department of Community Health. The Medical Assistance Program addresses a vast need in our state, with an average of well over one million eligible people each month. This represents not only a substantial percentage of Michigan's population, but also a major portion of public spending; and
Whereas, With the impact that the Medical Assistance Program has on health, including mental health, in our state, it is essential that the public, service recipients, health care organizations, health care providers, and state officials have full confidence in the efficiency and responsiveness of the program. Objective and complete information is the foundation of sound public policy and public trust in how the government handles its responsibilities. A thorough study by an independent auditor--an entity without connections to government--could be very beneficial; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call for the appointment of an independent auditor to conduct a study of the structure and funding of Michigan's Medical Assistance Program and call for an appropriation for the study. We urge that this study assess the adequacy of total funding for Medical Assistance; the soundness and adequacy of per capita rates paid to health care facilities and providers, including those for behavioral health services; the eligibility standards used; and the financial and procedural policies in place. We ask that the study be completed and recommendations presented by April 1, 2001; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Family Independence Agency and the Department of Community Health.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Law, Jellema, Hansen, Ehardt, Vear, Jansen, LaSata, Tabor, Julian, Mead, Basham, Spade, Bishop, Kowall, Faunce, Vander Roest, Cassis, Koetje, Toy, Neumann, Sheltrown, Gieleghem, Bovin, Dennis, Wojno, Rivet, Birkholz, Middaugh, Baird, Shulman, Pappageorge, Richner, Jacobs, Jamnick, Schauer, Bogardus, Raczkowski, Kelly, Brater, Prusi, Cherry, Schermesser, LaForge, Martinez, Scott, Tesanovich, Clarke, DeHart, Howell, Kilpatrick, Hale, Switalski, Van Woerkom, Caul and Lemmons offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 257.
A resolution designating February 1, 2000, as American Heartsaver Day.
Whereas, Nearly 700 Americans die each day of sudden cardiac arrest and 250,000 die each year; and
Whereas, Ninety-five percent of those who suffer cardiac arrest die before they reach the hospital; and
Whereas, Progress in improving the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest is lagging behind the survival rate for nearly all other types of cardiovascular disease; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association believes the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest can be improved to 20 percent or higher and as many as 50,000 lives can be saved each year if the chain of survival is strengthened; and
Whereas, The four links in the cardiac arrest chain of survival are early access to an Emergency Medical Services system, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), early defibrillation and early advanced medical care; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association emphasizes that every link in the chain of survival is critically important and can increase the prospects for survival; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association will hold American Heartsaver Day on February 1, 2000, and on every February 1 thereafter to create public awareness of the need to strengthen every link in the chain of survival and honor those individuals who have worked to strengthen the chain or have saved a life using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or an automated external defibrillator (AED); and
Whereas, In 1963, Congress officially recognized the need to focus national attention on heart health when it mandated that the President of the United States issue a proclamation annually designating February as American Heart Month and since then the American Heart Association has worked with successive administrations in preparing the annual proclamation; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association's efforts place special emphasis on the need for early defibrillation because it is the only treatment to correct ventricular fibrillation--the most common cause of death from sudden cardiac arrest; and
Whereas, Survival from sudden cardiac arrest is critically dependent on the early defibrillation link in the chain of survival and the sooner a heart can be restarted with a lifesaving electric shock--called defibrillation--the better the chances of recovery; and
Whereas, The American Heart Association is continually working to remove legal barriers to citizens operating automated external defibrillators (AEDs); now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That February 1, 2000, be designated as American Heartsaver Day--a day to recognize those individuals who have saved a life using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or an automated external defibrillator (AED) and also recognize those communities that have worked to strengthen the chain of survival; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the American Heart Association as evidence 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.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Gilbert, Vice-Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4969, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 1992 PA 297, and by adding section 801i.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4969 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rick Johnson, Gilbert, DeVuyst, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Middaugh, Patterson, Shackleton, Tabor, Bovin, Brewer, Jamnick,
Nays: None.
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Gilbert, Vice-Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4995, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 252d and 674 (MCL 257.252d and 257.674), as amended by 1998 PA 68.
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 4995 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rick Johnson, Gilbert, DeVuyst, Garcia, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Middaugh, Patterson, Shackleton, Tabor, Bovin, Brewer, Jamnick, Lemmons, Reeves, Schermesser,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at 3:20 p.m.,
Present: Reps. Rick Johnson, Gilbert, DeVuyst, Garcia, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Middaugh, Patterson, Shackleton, Tabor, Kilpatrick, Bovin, Brewer, Jamnick, Lemmons, Reeves, Schermesser.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4987, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2401, 2402, 2404, 2407, 2411, and 2412 (MCL 339.2401, 339.2402, 339.2404, 339.2407, 339.2411, and 339.2412), sections 2401 and 2411 as amended by 1991 PA 166, sections 2404 and 2407 as amended by 1988 PA 463, and section 2412 as amended by 1980 PA 496.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H1) 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 4987 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Faunce, Woronchak, Scott, Wojno, Hale,
Nays: Reps. Vear, Kuipers.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4988, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 39 (MCL 338.2239), as amended by 1988 PA 461.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
HB 4988 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Faunce, Woronchak, Scott, Wojno, Hale,
Nays: Reps. Vear, Kuipers.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Rocca, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 657, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16131 and 16263 (MCL 333.16131 and 333.16263), as amended by 1995 PA 126, and by adding section 16348 and part 185; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
1. Amend page 9, line 10, after "MCL" by striking out "339.1946" and inserting"330.1946".
2. Amend page 10, line 10, after "Section" by striking out "2245" and inserting "45".
The bill and amendments were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
SB 657 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rocca, Vear, Faunce, Kuipers, Woronchak, Scott, Wojno, Hale,
Nays: None.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at 3:27 p.m.,
Present: Reps. Rocca, Vear, Faunce, Kuipers, Woronchak, Scott, Wojno, Hale,
Absent: Rep. Vaughn,
Excused: Rep. Vaughn.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Middaugh, Chair of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 26, 2000, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Middaugh, Bradstreet, Birkholz, Bisbee, Cassis, Garcia, Gosselin, Howell, Kowall, Kuipers, Shulman, Thomas, Bob Brown, Daniels, Hansen, Lemmons, Neumann, Schauer, Woodward,
Absent: Reps. Richardville, Quarles,
Excused: Reps. Richardville, Quarles.
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4187, 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 Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
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 Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 45, the bill was laid over one day.
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives, for Senate Bill No. 813, Reps. Richner, Koetje and Baird.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Mead, Allen, Rick Johnson, Bradstreet and Shackleton introduced
House Bill No. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled "Self-service storage facility act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 570.523, 570.524, and 570.525).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Civil Law.
Rep. Woronchak introduced
House Bill No. 5238, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51b (MCL 206.51b), as added by 1999 PA 2.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Shackleton, Scranton, Van Woerkom, Jelinek, LaSata, Bishop, Kowall, Mead, Pumford, Bradstreet, Hart, Tesanovich, Vear, Allen, Shulman and Jansen introduced
House Bill No. 5239, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as amended by 1998 PA 419.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation.
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Rep. Birkholz moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:35 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Patterson declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, February 1, at 2:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives.