No. 21
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 7, 2000.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was not present.
| Bennett--present | Hammerstrom--present | Rogers--present |
| Bullard--present | Hart--present | Schuette--present |
| Byrum--present | Hoffman--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--excused | Jaye--present | Shugars--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Sikkema--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | A. Smith--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | V. Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--present | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Gast--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--present |
| Goschka--present | North--present | Young--present |
Gougeon--present Peters--present
Reverend Oscar Carter of Inkster Springhill Missionary Baptist Church of Inkster offered the following invocation:
Eternal God, our Heavenly Father, we thank You for allowing us to be present this morning in the Michigan State Senate Chamber. As each State Senator represents the men and women, the boys and girls, the rich and the poor, the homeless, and the hopeless of their own communities, we know that You are the God who is the God of all the people. Regardless of where they live, what conditions they live in, or how good or bad their situations might be, You are the God who loves and cares for everybody.
Dear Lord, we ask that You will be present in this meeting today. As Senators present ideas and write recommendations that might become law, as committees meet to discuss and even debate the different views of issues, and as individuals take their stand based on their views, we ask that You will be a part of the discussions and the debates.
Dear Lord, as we begin this day in the Michigan State Senate, there might be disagreement on views. Let these Senators not be disagreeable in doing what is best for all the people of the state of Michigan.
Dear Lord, all of us realize that the time will come when each of these Senators will have to retire from their seat of service as an elected official. The day will come when each of them will stand before Your presence and review the years of serving the people of the state of Michigan. We pray that You will find what they have said and done to be worthy in hearing You say to them, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
In this chamber they might not get every law passed. In this chamber they might not win everyone's favor. In this chamber they might lose some arguments along the way. But I believe that everyone who serves in this honorable place wants to do their best to receive the greatest of all rewards, hearing the Eternal God say to them, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
We pray this prayer in the precious name of Jesus, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Senators Leland, Young and Schwarz entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the President.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz.
During the recess, Senators Bullard, Schuette, Gougeon, Jaye, Steil, Van Regenmorter, Hammerstrom, Bennett, McCotter, DeGrow, Sikkema, Johnson, Gast, North, Stille, Goschka, Emmons, McManus and Shugars entered the Senate Chamber.
A quorum of the Senate was present.
Motions and Communications
Senator V. Smith moved that Senator Cherry be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cherry is absent due to a death in his family.
The following communications were received:
Office of the Auditor General
February 29, 2000
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the Bureau of Health Care Services, Department of Corrections, February 2000.
March 3, 2000
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Financial Audit of the Michigan Legislative Retirement System, October 1, 1996, through September 30, 1998.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Civil Service
March 1, 2000
Enclosed is the Appropriation/Fiscal Analysis Report for the Department of Civil Service for fiscal year 1998-99.
This report is provided in accordance with Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan.
Sincerely,
John F. Lopez
State Personnel Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that pursuant to rule 2.109 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following expense reports have been filed with the Secretary of the Senate for the quarter from July 1, 1999, through September 30, 1999, and are available in the Secretary's office during business hours for public inspection:
Committee Chairperson
Appropriations Senator Harry Gast
Banking and Financial Institutions Senator Glenn Steil
Economic Development, International Senator Bill Schuette
Trade and Regulatory Affairs
Education Senator Joanne Emmons
Education Senator Loren Bennett
Families, Mental Health and Human Services Senator Beverly Hammerstrom
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems Senator George McManus
Finance Senator Joanne Emmons
Financial Services Senator Joanne Emmons
Financial Services Senator Bill Bullard
Gaming and Casino Oversight Senator Glenn Steil
Government Operations Senator Bill Bullard
Government Operations Senator Thaddeus McCotter
Health Policy Senator Dale Shugars
Human Resources, Labor, Senior Citizens Senator Mike Rogers
and Veterans Affairs
Hunting, Fishing and Forestry Senator Dave Jaye
Judiciary Senator William Van Regenmorter
Local, Urban and State Affairs Senator Leon Stille
Local, Urban and State Affairs Senator Thaddeus McCotter
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Senator Loren Bennett
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Senator Ken Sikkema
Reapportionment Senator Bill Schuette
Technology and Energy Senator Mat Dunaskiss
Transportation and Tourism Senator Bill Bullard
Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Senator Leon Stille
Education
Appropriations Subcommittee on Retirement Senator Leon Stille
Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid Senator Leon Stille
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation Senator Phil Hoffman
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, March 2:
House Bill Nos. 5044 5341
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, March 2, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 509 at 2:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 515 at 2:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 516 at 2:36 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 517 at 2:38 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 518 at 2:40 p.m.
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, March 6, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 593 at 2:38 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 595 at 2:40 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 807 at 2:42 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 815 at 2:44 p.m.
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, March 2, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1049 1050 1051 1052 1053 1054
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on, Friday, March 3, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 1055 1056
House Bill No. 5474
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 956, entitled
A bill to amend 1877 PA 164, entitled "An act to authorize cities, incorporated villages, and townships to establish and maintain, or contract for the use of, free public libraries and reading rooms; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 2 (MCL 397.202).
The above bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 48 Yeas--37
| Bennett | Goschka | McCotter | Shugars |
| Bullard | Gougeon | McManus | Sikkema |
| Byrum | Hammerstrom | Miller | Smith, A. |
| DeBeaussaert | Hart | Murphy | Smith, V. |
| DeGrow | Hoffman | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Jaye | Peters | Stille |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Rogers | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Vaughn |
| Emmons | Leland | Schwarz | Young |
Gast
Nays--0
Excused--1
Cherry
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Rogers moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senator McCotter admittance to the Elijah Myers Room.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Bullard as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 1998 PA 103.
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.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 1012, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by amending the title and by adding section 230a.
The following is the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, following line 14, by inserting:
"(6) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "PERSON" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY.".
The Senate agreed to the amendment recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as amended was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 961, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 252a and 719 (MCL 257.252a and 257.719), section 252a as amended by 1981 PA 104 and section 719 as amended by 1996 PA 136.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Resolutions
Senators Cherry, DeBeaussaert, Miller, Peters, Byrum, Emerson, Young, Leland, Koivisto, Hart, Vaughn, A. Smith, Dingell, McCotter, Goschka, Hammerstrom, Johnson, Schuette, Stille and Jaye offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 137.
A resolution to urge the Public Service Commission to petition the Federal Communications Commission to delegate to Michigan greater authority regarding area codes and other aspects of telephone numbering.
Whereas, With the rising demand for more phone lines, wireless telephones, and pagers, the nation's system of assigning and using telephone area codes and numbers is undergoing significant change. Already, many Michigan households and businesses have adapted to new area codes. Many more phone lines, in our state and across the country, will be assigned new numbers in the near future; and
Whereas, Designating new area codes exerts costs and causes confusion for customers. In addition to more situations where neighboring communities have different area codes, the boundaries for designated areas for local calls become even more blurred; and
Whereas, Under federal law, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has the authority to grant to the states greater authority for managing various aspects of area code allocation and phone number administration. Ten states already have this added flexibility, and at least twelve others are seeking permission for the capabilities. The FCC can delegate to a state commission responsibility to manage the introduction of new area codes, to direct public education efforts, and to establish boundaries for new area codes; and
Whereas, There are several steps that other states are pursuing under the delegated authority from the FCC. These steps to conserve phone number assignments to lessen the number of new area codes and minimize the negative impact include ordering efficient practices, assigning blocks of phone numbers differently, and reassigning unused numbers. If prudent policies can be put in place, the need for new area codes, with their costs and inconvenience, can be reduced or the transitions can be handled more efficiently. Michigan stands to benefit from the added authority and flexibility available by petitioning the FCC for a stronger role in telecommunications; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Public Service Commission to petition the Federal Communications Commission to delegate to Michigan greater authority regarding area codes and other aspects of telephone numbering; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Public Service Commission.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Rogers moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Goschka, Rogers, Hammerstrom, Shugars, Gougeon, Steil, Johnson and McCotter offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 138.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the cap on the low-income housing tax credit and index it in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Whereas, The Congress of the United States created the low-income housing tax credit as an incentive for developers and investors to provide affordable rental housing. Under this program, states are authorized to allocate federal tax credits in block grant form. The awarded tax credits may be taken annually for 10 years by developers and investors to offset federal taxes otherwise owed on their income; and
Whereas, Low-income families cannot afford to construct and rehabilitate apartments. The low-income housing tax credit program leverages about $7 billion in investments each year and produces approximately 75,000 apartments. These apartments rent at prices affordable to low-income working families, the elderly, and people with special needs; and
Whereas, Low-income housing tax credit apartments help stabilize neighborhoods by improving housing quality and supply. They rent out quickly because the need for them is so much greater than the supply created under the present housing credit volume limit; and
Whereas, Despite rapid growth in the economy and in states' low-income housing needs, the present housing credit limit, $1.25 per state resident, has not been adjusted for inflation since the program was created in 1986. Consequently, states are severely shortchanged in their capacity to produce badly needed urban and rural low-income apartments. Every year, another 100,000 low-cost apartments, more than the housing credit replaces, are demolished, abandoned, or converted to market rate use; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the cap on the low-income housing tax credit and index it in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Rogers moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Senator Goschka offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 139.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the state ceiling on Mortgage Revenue Bonds and index it in accordance with the Consumer Price Index.
Whereas, State and local governments sell tax-exempt Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRBs) and pass on the interest savings in discount mortgages to low income first-time home buyers for rehabilitation and energy improvements for existing homes, and to older home owners to use to draw on their home equity for living costs; and
Whereas, Each state's annual supply of MRBs is grouped under a more than 12-year-old limit with tax-exempt bonds for industrial development, public-private partnerships for municipal services, redevelopment of blighted areas, and student loans. This limit is $50 per state resident and has never been adjusted for inflation. Last session, the federal Omnibus Appropriations Act contained partial, phased-in cap relief, but it does not take full effect until 2007; and
Whereas, Since 1986, when the limit was enacted, the economy has doubled in size, home prices for first-time buyers have nearly doubled, and inflation has increased by 50 percent. As a result, MRBs have lost nearly 50 percent of their purchasing power. Moreover, the bond limit is curtailing Michigan's ability to meet its housing needs; and
Whereas, More than 67 percent of low and moderate income renters desperately want to own their own homes. Yet, millions of teachers, fire fighters, police officers, and industrial, service, and agriculture workers are denied the opportunity of home ownership because their incomes are insufficient; and
Whereas, MRBs have made first-time home ownership possible for 2 million low-income families, about 125,000 every year. A typical MRB mortgage saves as much as $100 a month in comparison to a conventional mortgage. MRBs also provide low-income workers with down payment and closing cost assistance; and
Whereas, Raising the bond limit would cost just over $1 billion of the $143 billion budget surplus the Congressional Budget Office projects over the next 5 years. These additional bonds will create thousands of jobs and generate billions in wages and tax revenues, paying back a significant portion of their cost to the United States Department of Treasury; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the state ceiling on Mortgage Revenue Bonds and index it in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Rogers moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Rogers moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Miller asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Miller's statement is as follows:
Today, I introduced three bills dealing with theft of one's personal identity through the Internet, and I hope that the members here take a look at the release we put out describing the bills. A number of members have already signed the introduction of the bills, Mr. President, and I would invite the rest of the membership to take a look. It is a very, very serious, serious problem.
This came about through one of the staff people at work up there on the rostrum. She talked about her identity was stolen and how serious it is to lose your Social Security number and your driver's license. Today, when you go to apply for new credit or new loans and all of a sudden, you find out that someone stole your identity, Mr. President, it causes you not only financial hardships, it causes you a lot of pain and aggravation.
We introduced three bills to go along with the good Senator Steil's bill. He introduced the main bill of theft on the Internet. We hope that the membership will go along and co-sponsor the three bills I introduced today, and give consumers in this state and your constituents a lot of relief to know that their personal identities no longer will be passed along like trading stamps.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Emmons introduced
Senate Bill No. 1057, entitled
A bill to repeal 1863 PA 211, entitled "An act to establish a military school in connection with the agricultural college," (MCL 390.171 to 390.173).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Emmons introduced
Senate Bill No. 1058, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 13 (MCL 390.113).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Emmons introduced
Senate Bill No. 1059, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 14 (MCL 390.114).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Emmons introduced
Senate Bill No. 1060, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 269, entitled "An act to revise the laws relating to Michigan state university; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the board of trustees of Michigan state university," by repealing section 15 (MCL 390.115).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Emmons, Peters, Hammerstrom, Dingell and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 1061, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.157) by adding section 8d.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Schuette, Gougeon, McCotter, Jaye, McManus, Hammerstrom, Shugars, Sikkema, Steil, Van Regenmorter, Rogers, Goschka, Emmons and Dunaskiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 1062, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20199 (MCL 333.20199) and by adding sections 16282 and 20185.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators McManus, Gast, Bullard, Sikkema, Rogers, Goschka, Hammerstrom, Bennett, Gougeon, Emmons, North, McCotter, Koivisto, Dingell, Young, A. Smith and Leland introduced
Senate Bill No. 1063, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8707 and 8715 (MCL 324.8707 and 324.8715), section 8715 as amended by 1995 PA 61.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Senator Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 1064, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 409 (MCL 436.1409) and by adding section 411.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.
House Bill No. 5044, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 711.1), as amended by 1996 PA 495, and by adding section 3 to chapter XI.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
House Bill No. 5341, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 361, entitled "Michigan exposition and fairgrounds act," by amending sections 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 (MCL 285.162, 285.165, 285.166, 285.167, 285.168, 285.169, and 285.171) and by adding sections 14a and 15a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 80.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Department of State Police Two-Way Radio System and Microwave Backbone System Phase III.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 19, p. 185.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Harry Gast
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, North, Gougeon, Goschka, A. Smith, Koivisto, Young, Vaughn and DeBeaussaert
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 81.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Oakland University relative to the Oakland University Classroom/Business School Building.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 19, p. 186.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Harry Gast
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, North, Gougeon, Goschka, A. Smith, Koivisto, Young, Vaughn and DeBeaussaert
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 82.
A concurrent resolution to change the scope of the Technology Education Building project at Washtenaw Community College.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 19, p. 187.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Harry Gast
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, North, Gougeon, Goschka, A. Smith, Koivisto, Young, Vaughn and DeBeaussaert
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submits the following:
Meeting held, Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Gast (C), Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, North, Gougeon, Goschka, A. Smith, Koivisto, Young, Vaughn and DeBeaussaert
Excused: Senators Hoffman, Bennett, Stille and Emerson
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 1005, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 376 (MCL 380.376), as added by 1999 PA 10, and by adding part 4A and section 1206.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Loren N. Bennett
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Bennett, Emmons and Stille
Nays: Senators Peters and Leland
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submits the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at 12:00 noon, Room 519, House Office Building
Present: Senators Bennett (C), Emmons, Stille, Peters and Leland
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 5145, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1, 13b, 19a, 19b, and 19c of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.1, 712A.13b, 712A.19a, 712A.19b, and 712A.19c), section 1 as amended by 1998 PA 478, section 13b as added and section 19a as amended by 1997 PA 163, section 19b as amended by 1998 PA 530, and section 19c as amended by 1998 PA 479.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Jaye, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
House Bill No. 5144, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 2, 7, 8, and 8d (MCL 722.622, 722.627, 722.628, and 722.628d), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 531, section 7 as amended by 1998 PA 485, and section 8 as amended and section 8d as added by 1998 PA 484.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Jaye, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services reported
Senate Bill No. 1045, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 1103, 1105, 1106, 1107, 1303, 1402, 2114, 2202, 2203, 2205, 2504, 2519, 2702, 2807, 3102, 3204, 3301, 3401, 3412, 3414, 3505, 3806, 3807, 3901, 3902, 3917, 3921, 3956, 5101, 5204, 5213, 5219, 5308, 5406, 6306, 7206, 7409, 7501, and 7507 (MCL 700.1103, 700.1105, 700.1106, 700.1107, 700.1303, 700.1402, 700.2114, 700.2202, 700.2203, 700.2205, 700.2504, 700.2519, 700.2702, 700.2807, 700.3102, 700.3204, 700.3301, 700.3401, 700.3412, 700.3414, 700.3505, 700.3806, 700.3807, 700.3901, 700.3902, 700.3917, 700.3921, 700.3956, 700.5101, 700.5204, 700.5213, 700.5219, 700.5308, 700.5406, 700.6306, 700.7206, 700.7409, 700.7501, and 700.7507); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Beverly S. Hammerstrom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hammerstrom, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services submits the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hammerstrom (C), Jaye, Johnson, Goschka, Hart and Vaughn
Excused: Senator Gougeon
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay submits the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, February 17, 2000, at 8:45 a.m., House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Gast (C), Schwarz, McManus, Gougeon, Johnson, Koivisto, Young and Emerson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:
Meeting held on Friday, February 25, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., Muskegon Community College, Muskegon
Present: Senator Sikkema (C)
Excused: Senators Dunaskiss, Gast, Peters and Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Corrections submits the following:
Meeting held on Monday, February 28, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., Zellar's Best Western Village Inn, Public Meeting Room, Newberry
Present: Senators North (C) and A. Smith
Absent: Senator Hoffman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Technology and Energy submits the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Dunaskiss (C), Sikkema, Schuette, Byrum, Leland and Dingell
Excused: Senator Rogers
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Education submits the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Stille (C), Vaughn and Bennett
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Higher Education submits the following:
Meeting held on Friday, March 3, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., Lawrence Technological University, Southfield
Present: Senators Schwarz (C), Koivisto and A. Smith
Excused: Senators McManus and Hoffman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submits the following:
Meeting held on Monday, March 6, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., Saginaw Valley State University, University Center
Present: Senator Sikkema (C)
Excused: Senators Dunaskiss, Gast, Peters and Young
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, March 8, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-1725).
Family Independence Agency Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, March 8, at 8:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Thursday, March 16, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Thursday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Thursday, March 30, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Tuesday, April 4, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; Thursday, April 6, at 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Tuesday, April 11, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; Thursday, April 13, at 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building; Tuesday, May 2, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building; and Tuesday, May 9, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (3-1760).
Farming, Agribusiness and Food Systems Committee - Wednesday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (3-1725).
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee - March 8, at 1:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; Friday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m., Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Campus, Grand Rapids; and Tuesday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (3-3447).
Judiciary Committee - Wednesday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-6920).
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee - Monday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m., Macomb Community College, Center Campus, "K" Building, Room 137, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; Thursday, March 23, at 6:00 p.m., Northwestern Michigan College, Oleson Center - Rooms 1 and 2, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City; Thursday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Student and Conference Center - Ontario-Michigan Room, 650 Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie; and Monday, April 10, at 6:00 p.m., Monroe City Hall, Council Chamber, 120 E. First Street, Monroe (3-0797).
Technology and Energy Committee - Wednesday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (CANCELED); and Wednesday, March 15, at 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (3-2417).
Senator Rogers moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:53 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.