No. 22

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature


REGULAR SESSION OF 2001


House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 20, 2001.

 

2:00 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Ehardt.

 

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

 

 

Adamini--present

Allen--present

Anderson--present

Basham--present

Bernero--present

Birkholz--present

Bisbee--present

Bishop--present

Bogardus--present

Bovin--present

Bradstreet--present

Brown, Bob--present

Brown, Cameron--present

Brown, Rich--present

Callahan--present

Cassis--present

Caul--present

Clark--present

Clarke--present

Daniels--excused

Dennis--present

DeRossett--present

DeVuyst--present

DeWeese--present

Ehardt--present

Faunce--present

Frank--present

Garcia--present

Garza--present

George--present

Gieleghem--present

Gilbert--present

Godchaux--present

Gosselin--present

Hager--present

Hale--present

Hansen--present

Hardman--present

Hart--present

Howell--present

Jacobs--present

Jamnick--present

Jansen--present

Jelinek--present

Johnson, Rick--present

Johnson, Ruth--present

Julian--present

Kilpatrick--present

Koetje--present

Kolb--present

Kooiman--present

Kowall--present

Kuipers--present

LaSata--present

Lemmons--present

Lipsey--present

Lockwood--present

Mans--present

McConico--present

Mead--present

Meyer--present

Middaugh--present

Minore--present

Mortimer--present

Murphy--present

Neumann--present

Newell--present

O'Neil--present

Pappageorge--present

Patterson--present

Pestka--present

Phillips--present

Plakas--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

Scranton--present

Shackleton--present

Sheltrown--present

Shulman--present

Spade--present

Stallworth--present

Stamas--present

Stewart--present

Switalski--present

Tabor--present

Thomas--present

Toy--present

Vander Roest--present

Vander Veen--present

Van Woerkom--present

Vear--present

Voorhees--present

Waters--present

Whitmer--present

Williams--present

Wojno--present

Woodward--present

Woronchak--present

Zelenko--present

 

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Larry DeVuyst, from the 93rd District, offered the following invocation:

 

"Heavenly Father, we ask Your blessing upon this body as we deliberate issues that affect the people of our state. May the things we say and do be pleasing in Your sight. We pause to give thanks for this great nation filled with opportunity--for Michigan and our great lakes, the fruit lined ridges, the fertile valleys, forests teaming with wildlife and most of all for our people who serve to protect and enhance all this, which has been put in our care. Thank You for this day and this special time with Thee. In the name of Your Son and our Savior, we pray. Amen."

 

 

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Rep. Jacobs moved that Rep. Daniels be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4075, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21799a (MCL 333.21799a).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 22 Yeas--108

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLipseySanborn
AllenGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AndersonGieleghemMansSchermesser
BashamGilbertMcConicoScranton
BerneroGodchauxMeadShackleton
BirkholzGosselinMeyerSheltrown
BisbeeHagerMiddaughShulman
BishopHaleMinoreSpade
BogardusHansenMortimerStallworth
BovinHardmanMurphyStamas
BradstreetHartNeumannStewart
Brown, B.HowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, C.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, R.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
CallahanJansenPattersonToy
CassisJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clarke, H.JulianPumfordVear
DennisKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DeRossettKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeVuystKolbReevesWhitmer
DeWeeseKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
EhardtKowallRichnerWojno
FaunceKuipersRisonWoodward
FrankLaSataRivetWoronchak
GarciaLemmonsRoccaZelenko

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Adamini, Allen, Anderson, Basham, Bernero, Birkholz, Bishop, Bovin, Bob Brown, Callahan, Cassis, Caul, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Ehardt, Faunce, George, Gilbert, Hager, Hale, Hardman, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jansen, Jelinek, Ruth Johnson, Julian, Koetje, Kolb, Kuipers, Lemmons, Lockwood, McConico, Meyer, Minore, Murphy, Neumann, Newell, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Richardville, Richner, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Schermesser, Scranton, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Shulman, Stamas, Stewart, Thomas, Toy, Van Woerkom, Vander Veen, Vear, Voorhees, Waters, Whitmer, Williams, Woodward and Zelenko were named co-sponsors of the bill.

 

 

House Bill No. 4217, entitled

A bill to provide for standards for contracts involving certain residential and care services; and to provide for remedies.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 23 Yeas--108

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLipseySanborn
AllenGeorgeLockwoodSchauer
AndersonGieleghemMansSchermesser
BashamGilbertMcConicoScranton
BerneroGodchauxMeadShackleton
BirkholzGosselinMeyerSheltrown
BisbeeHagerMiddaughShulman
BishopHaleMinoreSpade
BogardusHansenMortimerStallworth
BovinHardmanMurphyStamas
BradstreetHartNeumannStewart
Brown, B.HowellNewellSwitalski
Brown, C.JacobsO'NeilTabor
Brown, R.JamnickPappageorgeThomas
CallahanJansenPattersonToy
CassisJelinekPestkaVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RickPhillipsVander Roest
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthPlakasVander Veen
Clarke, H.JulianPumfordVear
DennisKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DeRossettKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeVuystKolbReevesWhitmer
DeWeeseKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
EhardtKowallRichnerWojno
FaunceKuipersRisonWoodward
FrankLaSataRivetWoronchak
GarciaLemmonsRoccaZelenko

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Allen, Basham, Birkholz, Bisbee, Bishop, Bovin, Callahan, Caul, Clarke, DeRossett, Ehardt, Faunce, Gieleghem, Gilbert, Gosselin, Hager, Hardman, Howell, Jacobs, Jelinek, Koetje, Kuipers, Lemmons, McConico, Meyer, Mortimer, Murphy, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Phillips, Pumford, Richardville, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Shackleton, Shulman, Toy, Vander Roest, Voorhees, Williams, Woodward, Woronchak and Zelenko were named
co-sponsors of the bill.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4253, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

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 4253 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Pumford, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4255, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

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 4255 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 11:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4255, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

Rep. Shackleton moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 17, line 7, after "Sec. 209a." by striking out the section and inserting "Funds appropriated in part 1 should not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods and services, or both, are available. Preference should be given to goods and services, or both, manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses if they are competitively priced and of comparable value.".

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

 

 

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Rep. Vander Roest moved that Rep. Raczkowski be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Rep. Rich Brown moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 33, following line 4, by inserting:

"Sec. 703a. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall allocate $1,500,000.00 to be used by the office of community corrections for grants funding regional, competitive, demonstration, or enhancement projects that expand or support existing successful efforts under 1998 PA 511, MCL 791.401 to 791.414, or that demonstrate creative approaches to meet the goals of the 1998 PA 511. Funds appropriated in section 105 shall not be allocated under this section. The allocation for demonstration or enhancement projects funded under this section shall be divided equally among each of the three regions of the field operations administration for competitive grants within each region.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Rich Brown,

Rep. Rich Brown demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Rich Brown,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 24 Yeas--51

 

 
AdaminiGarzaMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMinoreSheltrown
BashamHaleMurphySpade
BerneroHansenNeumannStallworth
BogardusHardmanO'NeilSwitalski
BovinJacobsPestkaThomas
Brown, B.JamnickPhillipsWaters
Brown, R.KilpatrickPlakasWhitmer
CallahanKolbQuarlesWilliams
Clark, I.LemmonsReevesWojno
Clarke, H.LipseyRisonWoodward
DennisLockwoodRivetZelenko
FrankMansSchauer

 

 

Nays--56

 

 
AllenGeorgeKowallSanborn
BirkholzGilbertKuipersScranton
BisbeeGodchauxLaSataShackleton
BishopGosselinMeadShulman
BradstreetHagerMeyerStamas
Brown, C.HartMiddaughStewart
CassisHowellMortimerTabor
CaulJansenNewellToy
DeRossettJelinekPappageorgeVan Woerkom
DeVuystJohnson, RickPattersonVander Roest
DeWeeseJohnson, RuthPumfordVander Veen
EhardtJulianRichardvilleVear
FaunceKoetjeRichnerVoorhees
GarciaKooimanRoccaWoronchak

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 17, following line 14, by inserting:

"Sec. 209b. Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used to produce or distribute potatoes.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Frank,

Rep. Frank demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Frank,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 25 Yeas--42

 

 
AdaminiHansenMinoreSchauer
BashamHardmanMurphySchermesser
BerneroHowellNeumannSheltrown
BovinJacobsO'NeilStallworth
Brown, R.JamnickPestkaSwitalski
CallahanKolbPhillipsWaters
Clark, I.LemmonsPlakasWhitmer
Clarke, H.LipseyQuarlesWilliams
DennisLockwoodRisonWojno
FrankMansRivetZelenko

Hale McConico

 

 

Nays--64

 

 
AllenGarzaKowallScranton
AndersonGeorgeKuipersShackleton
BirkholzGieleghemLaSataShulman
BisbeeGilbertMeadSpade
BishopGodchauxMeyerStamas
BradstreetGosselinMiddaughStewart
Brown, B.HagerMortimerTabor
Brown, C.HartNewellThomas
CassisJansenPappageorgeToy
CaulJelinekPattersonVan Woerkom
DeRossettJohnson, RickPumfordVander Roest
DeVuystJohnson, RuthReevesVander Veen
DeWeeseJulianRichardvilleVear
EhardtKilpatrickRichnerVoorhees
FaunceKoetjeRoccaWoodward
GarciaKooimanSanbornWoronchak

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

Rep. Stallworth moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 18, following line 24, by inserting:

"Sec. 214a. By September 30, 2002, the department shall report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on the projected expenditure for each prison clinical complex consolidated into a regional clinical complex line item. The report shall include an assessment of the impact of the consolidation of clinical complex line items into regional clinical line items, including, but not limited to, a description of any legislative transfers that would have been necessary except for the consolidation of the former clinical complex line items, and information on any other administrative or operational efficiencies that may have been realized through the consolidation.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Stallworth,

Rep. Stallworth demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Stallworth,

The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 26 Yeas--106

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLipseySchauer
AllenGeorgeLockwoodSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMansScranton
BashamGilbertMcConicoShackleton
BerneroGodchauxMeadSheltrown
BirkholzGosselinMeyerShulman
BisbeeHagerMiddaughSpade
BishopHaleMinoreStallworth
BogardusHansenMortimerStamas
BovinHardmanMurphyStewart
BradstreetHartNeumannSwitalski
Brown, B.HowellO'NeilTabor
Brown, C.JacobsPappageorgeThomas
Brown, R.JamnickPattersonToy
CallahanJansenPestkaVan Woerkom
CassisJelinekPhillipsVander Roest
CaulJohnson, RickPlakasVander Veen
Clark, I.Johnson, RuthPumfordVear
Clarke, H.JulianQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKilpatrickReevesWaters
DeRossettKoetjeRichardvilleWhitmer
DeVuystKolbRichnerWilliams
DeWeeseKooimanRisonWojno
EhardtKowallRivetWoodward
FaunceKuipersRoccaWoronchak
FrankLaSataSanbornZelenko

Garcia Lemmons

 

 

Nays--1

 

 

Newell

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

Rep. Reeves moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 42, following line 27, by inserting:

"Sec. 1008. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall conduct a study to determine the extent of hepatitis C infection within the prisoner population. By April 1, 2002, the department shall report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on the extent of hepatitis C infection within the prisoner population, the methods by which the department determined or estimated such extent, and the department's processes and plans for preventing the spread of hepatitis C and treating hepatitis C within the prisoner population.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Reeves,

Rep. Reeves demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Reeves,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 27 Yeas--51

 

 
AdaminiGarzaMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMinoreSheltrown
BashamHaleMurphySpade
BerneroHansenNeumannStallworth
BogardusHardmanO'NeilSwitalski
BovinJacobsPestkaThomas
Brown, B.JamnickPhillipsWaters
Brown, R.KilpatrickPlakasWhitmer
CallahanKolbQuarlesWilliams
Clark, I.LemmonsReevesWojno
Clarke, H.LipseyRisonWoodward
DennisLockwoodRivetZelenko
FrankMansSchauer

 

 

Nays--57

 

 
AllenGilbertKuipersSanborn
BirkholzGodchauxLaSataScranton
BisbeeGosselinMeadShackleton
BishopHagerMeyerShulman
BradstreetHartMiddaughStamas
Brown, C.HowellMortimerStewart
CassisJansenNewellTabor
CaulJelinekPappageorgeToy
DeRossettJohnson, RickPattersonVan Woerkom
DeVuystJohnson, RuthPumfordVander Roest
DeWeeseJulianRaczkowskiVander Veen
EhardtKoetjeRichardvilleVear
FaunceKooimanRichnerVoorhees
GarciaKowallRoccaWoronchak

George

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 21, following line 12, by inserting:

"Sec. 221. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall conduct a study to determine the nature and extent of mental illness in the offender population. The study shall identify the numbers of prisoners and parolees with diagnosed mental illness and substance abuse.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Frank,

Rep. Frank demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Frank,

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 28 Yeas--52

 

 
AdaminiFrankMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGarzaMinoreSheltrown
BashamGieleghemMurphySpade
BerneroHaleNeumannStallworth
BogardusHansenO'NeilSwitalski
BovinHardmanPestkaThomas
Brown, B.JacobsPhillipsWaters
Brown, R.JamnickPlakasWhitmer
CallahanKolbQuarlesWilliams
Clark, I.LemmonsReevesWojno
Clarke, H.LipseyRisonWoodward
DennisLockwoodRivetWoronchak
DeWeeseMansSchauerZelenko

 

 

Nays--55

 

 
AllenGilbertKuipersSanborn
BirkholzGodchauxLaSataScranton
BisbeeGosselinMeadShackleton
BishopHagerMeyerShulman
BradstreetHartMiddaughStamas
Brown, C.HowellMortimerStewart
CassisJansenNewellTabor
CaulJelinekPappageorgeToy
DeRossettJohnson, RickPattersonVan Woerkom
DeVuystJohnson, RuthPumfordVander Roest
EhardtJulianRaczkowskiVander Veen
FaunceKoetjeRichardvilleVear
GarciaKooimanRichnerVoorhees
GeorgeKowallRocca

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 2, by striking out "4,104,700" and inserting "3,604,700".

2. Amend page 5, line 20, by striking out "13,033,000" and inserting "13,533,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

3. Amend page 33, following line 4, by inserting:

"Sec. 703a. From the funds appropriated in sec. 105, the Department shall allocate $500,000.00 to be used by the office of community corrections for grants funding, regional, competitive, demonstrative, or enhancement projects that expand or support existing efforts under 1998 PA 511 MCL 791.401 to 791.414 or that demonstrate creative approaches to meet goals of 1998 PA 511.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Frank,

Rep. Frank demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendments offered by Rep. Frank,

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 29 Yeas--49

 

 
AdaminiGieleghemMinoreSchermesser
AndersonHaleMurphySheltrown
BashamHansenNeumannSpade
BerneroHardmanO'NeilStallworth
BogardusJacobsPestkaSwitalski
BovinJamnickPhillipsThomas
Brown, R.KolbPlakasWaters
CallahanLemmonsQuarlesWhitmer
Clark, I.LipseyReevesWilliams
Clarke, H.LockwoodRisonWojno
DennisMansRivetWoodward
FrankMcConicoSchauerZelenko

Garza

 

 

Nays--57

 

 
AllenGeorgeKowallRocca
BirkholzGilbertKuipersSanborn
BisbeeGodchauxLaSataShackleton
BishopGosselinMeadShulman
BradstreetHagerMeyerStamas
Brown, B.HartMiddaughStewart
Brown, C.HowellMortimerTabor
CassisJansenNewellToy
CaulJelinekPappageorgeVan Woerkom
DeRossettJohnson, RickPattersonVander Roest
DeVuystJohnson, RuthPumfordVander Veen
DeWeeseJulianRaczkowskiVear
EhardtKoetjeRichardvilleVoorhees
FaunceKooimanRichnerWoronchak

Garcia

 

 

In The Chair: Ehardt

 

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 42, following line 27, by inserting the following:

"Sec. 1008. As a condition of receiving the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall prepare a report by September 30, 2002 on lawsuits brought against departmental employees by prisoners. The report shall include the number of cases found to be meritorious and nonmeritorious by the courts. Of the meritorious cases, the report shall provide the number of suits that involved male departmental employees and the number that involved female employees, as well as the number of employees disciplined in these actions and the proportion of male employees and female employees disciplined.".

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Rep. Patterson moved that Rule 45 be suspended.

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

Rep. Patterson moved that the Committee on Energy and Technology be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4411.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4411, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 1996 PA 484.

 

Rep. Patterson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Patterson 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. Shulman, Vander Roest, Dennis, Howell, Raczkowski, Cassis, Richardville, Faunce, Meyer, Gosselin, Voorhees, Toy, Bishop, Hale, Hansen, Ehardt, Julian, Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Sanborn, DeVuyst, Rocca, Woodward, Scranton, Richner, Anderson, Neumann, Garcia, Schauer, McConico, Lipsey, Phillips, Koetje, Jacobs, Thomas, Lemmons, Newell, DeRossett, Woronchak, Birkholz, Jamnick, Waters, Middaugh, Pappageorge, Jelinek, Spade, Vander Veen, Wojno, Frank, Jansen, DeWeese and Plakas offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 58.

A resolution designating April 24 of each year as "Michigan Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923".

Whereas, One and one-half million men, women, and children of Armenian descent were victims of the brutal genocide perpetrated by the Turkish Ottoman Empire from 1915-1923; and

Whereas, The Armenian genocide and massacres of the Armenian people represented a deliberate attempt to eliminate all traces of a thriving and noble civilization over 3,000 years old. To this day, the Armenian people have not received reparations for their losses; and

Whereas, Revisionists still inexplicably deny the existence of these horrific events. Modern Turkey continues to deny and distort the facts of the Armenian genocide and honors the perpetrators of that crime against humanity as national heroes; and

Whereas, Prior to the invasion of Poland in 1939, Adolf Hitler, the German Nazi dictator, seeking to dispel fears among his military command regarding the world's response to his genocidal plans, asked "Who, after all, today speaks of the Armenians?"; and

Whereas, Residents of Michigan are highly sensitive to the need for consistently remembering and openly condemning the crimes committed against any culture of people to prevent similar atrocities in the future. Recognition of the 86th anniversary of this genocide is crucial to ensure against the repetition of future genocides and educating people about the atrocities connected to this horrific event; and

Whereas, Armenia is now a free and independent republic, having embraced democracy following nearly 70 years of oppressive Soviet domination; and

Whereas, Armenian-Americans living in Michigan have greatly enriched our state through their leadership in business, agriculture, academia, government, and the arts; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body designate April 24 each year as "Michigan Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923"; and be it further

Resolved, That this legislative body encourages our Michigan public schools to develop programs similar to those already established in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York that focus on human rights, with specific attention given to the Armenian genocide; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Armenian Assembly of America in Washington, DC.

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

Reps. Tabor, Ruth Johnson, Vander Roest, Dennis, Howell, Raczkowski, Cassis, Richardville, Faunce, Meyer, Gosselin, Voorhees, Toy, Hale, Hansen, Ehardt, Julian, Vear, Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Sanborn, DeVuyst, Rocca, Bovin, Basham, Woodward, Scranton, Richner, Anderson, Neumann, Garcia, Sheltrown, McConico, Lipsey, Phillips, Koetje, Jacobs, Schermesser, Lemmons, Newell, DeRossett, Woronchak, Callahan, Birkholz, Jamnick, Waters, Jelinek, Spade, Vander Veen, Wojno and DeWeese offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 59.

A resolution commemorating May 2001 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Whereas, It is most appropriate to join with the members of the Gold Wing Touring Association in commemorating May 2001 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This worthwhile observance provides all Michigan motorists with an opportunity to rededicate themselves to the highest standards of highway safety; and

Whereas, The coming of spring marks the return of motorcycle enthusiasts to our state's highways. An international association of motorcycle operators with nearly 300 members in Michigan, the Gold Wing Touring Association has been at the forefront of efforts to promote the wise and sensible use of this most enjoyable mode of travel. Indeed, the disproportionate number of motorcycle fatalities makes it vitally important to encourage motorcyclists to understand and practice the highest degree of safety as well as to remind other drivers that highway safety is a two-way street; and

Whereas, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month encourages motorcycle operators to be properly outfitted with crash helmets and other protective gear, keep their motorcycles in good operating condition, adhere to the laws of the road, and adopt the driving techniques which provide an extra measure of safety. In addition, car and truck drivers are made aware of the seasonal return of motorcyclists and are urged to be particularly alert and careful when approaching or overtaking a motorcycle on the highway. It is truly a pleasure to take this opportunity to once again remind all of those who share our highways that safety is every drivers responsibility; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we commemorate May 2001 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Gold Wing Touring Association as a token of our esteem.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Patterson 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. Bob Brown, Cassis, Raczkowski and Bradstreet offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 60.

A resolution to urge the Department of Consumer and Industry Services to increase public awareness of its energy programs.

Whereas, With the recent publicity from the energy problems in California, last summer's spike in gasoline prices, and projections of significant rises in the cost of natural gas, there is renewed public concern about energy in our state. These factors remind us all of the central role that energy availability and cost play in each of our lives and in every business; and

Whereas, Michigan has in place numerous programs to help individual families and businesses of all sizes better manage energy resources. In addition to some community-based initiatives, the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services offers a wide range of grants, incentives, and educational opportunities to help us use energy better. These programs, many of which are federal-state and state-local partnerships, include conservation measures, biomass fuels, projects using alternative sources of power, reducing waste and inefficiencies, and building techniques and standards; and

Whereas, The Consumer and Industry Services energy programs range from demonstration grants to analyses of the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and from initiatives involving industries of the future to efforts with public schools and other public agencies. Several of the services offered encourage innovation in energy development and use; and

Whereas, The citizens and businesses of Michigan need to be made fully aware of the resources at their disposal. Programs in place represent important tools to help our state face all contingencies in the area of energy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Department of Consumer and Industry Services to increase public awareness of its energy programs; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reps. Basham, Dennis, Cassis, Meyer, Hale, Hansen, Ehardt, Julian, Bovin, Woodward, Scranton, Gieleghem, Anderson, Neumann, Garcia, Sheltrown, McConico, Lipsey, Phillips, Jacobs, Schermesser, Thomas, Lemmons, DeRossett, Callahan, Jamnick, Waters, Clark, Minore, Wojno and Kolb offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 18.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase the percentage of transportation funding for nonhighway and intermodal transportation systems.

Whereas, No state is more appreciative than Michigan of the role that highway transportation has played in shaping our nation. The effectiveness of our limited transportation dollars is maximized, however, when a comprehensive approach is taken to how we move people and goods throughout our country. Our nation's transportation infrastructure includes many resources, including rail systems; and

Whereas, In 1991, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act was enacted into law. This was a landmark piece of legislation in the approach it represented for transportation funding and preparing for the future. ISTEA encouraged local decision making and recognized that transportation is more than moving cars and trucks alone; and

Whereas, Over the past year, there have been many reminders of the appropriateness of strategies to encourage better use of other transportation options in addition to cars and trucks and incorporating ideas for better use of them as well. Our nation still relies too heavily on foreign oil. We continue to seek solutions to a wide variety of environmental problems related to cars and trucks. We see congestion on our highways becoming a threat to safety in many metropolitan communities. At the same time, we have a railroad network that is underutilized for passenger service; and

Whereas, In consideration of transportation funding levels and options, our country would do well to foster better use of all of our transportation resources. Public transit, trains, cars and trucks, and other means of transportation could be coordinated far better. Our country will reap many benefits from public funding that recognizes that transportation includes many modes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase the percentage of transportation funding for nonhighway and intermodal transportation systems; and be it further

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

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

 

Reps. Thomas, Cassis, Raczkowski and Bradstreet offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 19.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Department of Consumer and Industry Services to increase public awareness of its energy programs.

Whereas, With the recent publicity from the energy problems in California, last summer's spike in gasoline prices, and projections of significant rises in the cost of natural gas, there is renewed public concern about energy in our state. These factors remind us all of the central role that energy availability and cost play in each of our lives and in every business; and

Whereas, Michigan has in place numerous programs to help individual families and businesses of all sizes better manage energy resources. In addition to some community-based initiatives, the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services offers a wide range of grants, incentives, and educational opportunities to help us use energy better. These programs, many of which are federal-state and state-local partnerships, include conservation measures, biomass fuels, projects using alternative sources of power, reducing waste and inefficiencies, and building techniques and standards; and

Whereas, The Consumer and Industry Services energy programs range from demonstration grants to analyses of the energy efficiency of commercial buildings and from initiatives involving industries of the future to efforts with public schools and other public agencies. Several of the services offered encourage innovation in energy development and use; and

Whereas, The citizens and businesses of Michigan need to be made fully aware of the resources at their disposal. Programs in place represent important tools to help our state face all contingencies in the area of energy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the Department of Consumer and Industry Services to increase public awareness of its energy programs; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Faunce, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4187, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to probationers and probation officers, to pardons, reprieves, commutations, and paroles, to the administration of correctional institutions, correctional farms, and probation recovery camps, to prisoner labor and correctional industries, and to the supervision and inspection of local jails and houses of correction; to provide for the siting of correctional facilities; to create a state department of corrections, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the transfer to and vesting in said department of powers and duties vested by law in certain other state boards, commissions, and officers, and to abolish certain boards, commissions, and offices the powers and duties of which are transferred by this act; to allow for the operation of certain facilities by private entities; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain other state departments and agencies; to provide for the creation of a local lockup advisory board; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; to make certain appropriations; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," (MCL 791.201 to 791.283) by adding section 68a.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

HB 4187 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, George, Raczkowski, Sanborn, O'Neil,

Nays: Reps. McConico, Rison.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Faunce, Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, George, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, McConico, Callahan, O'Neil, Rison.

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Shulman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4256, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.

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 4256 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Shulman, LaSata, Cameron Brown, Caul, Godchaux, Jansen, Jelinek, Kooiman, Mead, Mortimer, Newell, Pappageorge, Pumford, Shackleton, Stamas, Stewart, Toy, Vander Roest, Frank, Rich Brown, Clarke, Lockwood, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Reeves, Stallworth, Switalski, Whitmer.

The Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, by Rep. Birkholz, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4192, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 41.806a), as added by 1990 PA 102.

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 4192 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Tabor, Jamnick, Dennis, Hardman, McConico,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Birkholz, Chair of the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 12:00 Noon,

Present: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Tabor, Jamnick, Dennis, Hardman, McConico.

 

 

The Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, by Rep. Voorhees, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4345, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21773 (MCL 333.21773).

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 4345 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams, Spade, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

The Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, by Rep. Voorhees, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4451, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21769.

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 4451 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams, Bovin, Spade, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Voorhees, Chair of the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams, Bovin, Spade, Zelenko.

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4156, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending the title and section 11 (MCL 207.561), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 446.

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 4156 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Allen, Bishop, DeVuyst, Garcia, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lipsey, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko,

Nays: None.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Allen, Bishop, DeVuyst, Garcia, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lemmons, Lipsey, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko,

Absent: Rep. Thomas,

Excused: Rep. Thomas.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, March 14:

Senate Bill Nos. 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, March 15:

House Bill Nos. 4464 4465 4466 4467

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, March 16:

House Bill Nos. 4468 4469 4470 4471 4472 4473 4474 4475 4476 4477 4478 4479 4480 4481 4482 4483 4484 4485

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Tuesday, March 20:

Senate Bill No. 272

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 272, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 296, entitled "An act to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30,

2001; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by adding section 418.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Communications from State Officers

 

 

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

 

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

March 5, 2001

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:37 A.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-01) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "New Penal Institutions", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

March 5, 2001

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:40 A.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-02) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "State Owned and Leased Buildings Fire Safety", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

March 5, 2001

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 11:45 A.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-03) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, State Fire Safety Board, entitled "Health Care Facilities", effective 7 days hereafter.

 

 

March 5, 2001

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Office of Regulatory Reform, Legal Division filed at 3:10 P.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-04) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Occupational Health Rule 3201-Scope and Applicability", effective 7 days hereafter.

Sincerely,

Candice S. Miller

Secretary of State

Elena L. Beasley, Manager

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

 

 

The following communication from the Department of Community Health was received and read:

 

March 16, 2001

In accordance with Public Act 519 of 1997, Section 18.353, the Michigan Department of Community Health is submitting the Crime Victim Services Commission 1999 Annual Report to the Legislature. The report details significant program achievements and activities during October 1998 through September 30, 1999.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at 335-0267.

Sincerely,

James K. Haveman, Jr.

Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Rivet, Julian, Sheltrown, Woodward, Waters, Lipsey, Pappageorge, Allen, Howell, Stamas, Pestka, Woronchak and Gieleghem introduced

House Bill No. 4486, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 622 (MCL 257.622), as amended by 1991 PA 168.

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

 

 

Reps. Koetje, Raczkowski, DeVuyst, Pappageorge, Bishop, Julian, Wojno, Vear, Patterson, Gosselin and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4487, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending section 2201 (MCL 440.2201).

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

 

 

Reps. Pumford, Koetje, Birkholz, Julian, Jelinek, Pappageorge, Shackleton, Allen, Vear, Bovin, Mead, Richardville and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4488, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11 and 97 (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1697), section 11 as amended and section 97 as added by 2000 PA 297.

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

 

 

Reps. Sheltrown, Julian, Neumann, Rivet, Bovin and Minore introduced

House Bill No. 4489, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor carrier safety act of 1963," by amending section 1a (MCL 480.11a), as amended by 1995 PA 265.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton, Allen, Van Woerkom, Gosselin, Bovin, Sheltrown, Kowall, Julian, Bishop, Kooiman and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4490, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30104 (MCL 324.30104), as amended by 1999 PA 106.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton, Allen, Gilbert, Meyer, Gosselin, Lockwood, Rich Brown, Adamini, Neumann, Sheltrown, Kowall, Julian, Middaugh, Kooiman, Birkholz and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4491, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284b (MCL 380.1284b), as added by 1999 PA 141.

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

 

 

Reps. Shackleton, Allen, Gosselin, Sheltrown and Julian introduced

House Bill No. 4492, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending sections 11 and 13 (MCL 141.911 and 141.913), as amended by 1998 PA 532.

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

 

 

Reps. Hale, Garza, Bogardus, Murphy, Phillips and Dennis introduced

House Bill No. 4493, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 206.

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

Reps. Julian, Gilbert, Sheltrown, Neumann, Rivet and Bovin introduced

House Bill No. 4494, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2000 PA 502.

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

 

 

Reps. Williams, Hardman, Quarles, Zelenko, Murphy, Clark, Clarke, Anderson, O'Neil, Switalski, Scranton, Godchaux, Hansen, Phillips, DeWeese, Woodward, Adamini, Rich Brown, Bovin, Whitmer, Frank, Kolb, Wojno, Neumann, Waters, Dennis and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4495, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 9206, 9207, 9209, 9211, 9215, and 9227 (MCL 333.9206, 333.9207, 333.9209, 333.9211, 333.9215, and 333.9227), sections 9206 and 9227 as amended and section 9207 as added by 1996 PA 540, and by adding section 5474a.

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

 

 

Reps. Frank, Pestka, Plakas, Whitmer, Switalski, Rich Brown, Lockwood and Phillips introduced

House Bill No. 4496, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308a.

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

 

 

Reps. Schauer, Richardville, Pestka, Lipsey, Jacobs, Lockwood, Adamini, Garza, Woodward, Jansen, Woronchak, Hart, Dennis, Bovin, Spade and Bogardus introduced

House Bill No. 4497, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 23a (MCL 208.23a), as added by 1995 PA 282.

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

 

 

Reps. DeWeese, Schermesser, Bernero, Allen, DeVuyst and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4498, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2000 PA 88.

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

 

 

Reps. DeWeese, Schauer, Bernero, Woodward, Godchaux, Van Woerkom, Hart and DeVuyst introduced

House Bill No. 4499, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 269.

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

 

 

Reps. DeWeese and Schauer introduced

House Bill No. 4500, 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 Land Use and Environment.

 

 

Reps. Basham, Stallworth and Spade introduced

House Bill No. 4501, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 724 (MCL 257.724), as amended by 1988 PA 346.

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

 

 

Reps. Basham, Bovin and Stallworth introduced

House Bill No. 4502, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," (MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 134.

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

Reps. Basham and Stallworth introduced

House Bill No. 4503, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2000 PA 297.

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

 

 

Reps. Woodward, Wojno, Schermesser, Jacobs, Bogardus, Waters, Garza, Quarles, Dennis and Lemmons introduced

House Bill No. 4504, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 3c (MCL 29.3c), as amended by 1996 PA 152.

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

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Sheltrown moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:05 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Ehardt declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.