No. 24

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

91st Legislature


REGULAR SESSION OF 2001


House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 22, 2001.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

 

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

 

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--present

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

Rev. Richard Fledderjohann, Pastor of Brown City Missionary Church in Brown City, offered the following invocation:

 

"Lord, Yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory and the majesty. The kingdom is Yours and You reign over it and You are exalted. We pray, Father, for Your help and Your wisdom for this body in the decisions that it will make today and in the future. We pray, Father, for Your hand and Your presence with each member--each one present and each one not. We pray for Your guidance and Your direction, Lord, upon our governments--the federal government, and this state of Michigan. We pray, Father, the wisdom that only You can give would be theirs today and we pray this in the strong name of Jesus Christ. Amen."

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 40.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal excise tax on telephone and other communications services.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 15, p. 175.)

(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Tax Policy on March 14, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 15.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

______

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Vander Roest moved that Reps. Ehardt, Gilbert and Woronchak be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4099, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 115q.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 37 Yeas--105

 

 
AdaminiGarzaLockwoodSanborn
AllenGeorgeMansSchauer
AndersonGieleghemMcConicoSchermesser
BashamGodchauxMeadScranton
BerneroGosselinMeyerShackleton
BirkholzHagerMiddaughSheltrown
BisbeeHaleMinoreShulman
BishopHansenMortimerSpade
BogardusHardmanMurphyStallworth
BovinHartNeumannStamas
BradstreetHowellNewellStewart
Brown, B.JacobsO'NeilSwitalski
Brown, C.JamnickPappageorgeTabor
Brown, R.JansenPattersonThomas
CallahanJelinekPestkaToy
CassisJohnson, RickPhillipsVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RuthPlakasVander Roest
Clark, I.JulianPumfordVander Veen
Clarke, H.KoetjeQuarlesVear
DanielsKolbRaczkowskiVoorhees
DennisKooimanReevesWaters
DeRossettKowallRichardvilleWhitmer
DeVuystKuipersRichnerWilliams
DeWeeseLaSataRisonWojno
FaunceLemmonsRivetWoodward
FrankLipseyRoccaZelenko

Garcia

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

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, Anderson, Basham, Bernero, Bisbee, Bogardus, Bob Brown, Cameron Brown, Callahan, Caul, Clarke, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Faunce, Frank, Garza, George, Gieleghem, Gosselin, Hale, Hansen, Hardman, Hart, Howell, Jacobs, Jamnick, Jelinek, Julian, Koetje, Kowall, Kuipers, Lemmons, Lipsey, Lockwood, Mans, Meyer, Murphy, Neumann, O'Neil, Pappageorge, Patterson, Pestka, Phillips, Pumford, Reeves, Richardville, Rivet, Schauer, Schermesser, Scranton, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stallworth, Stamas, Switalski, Tabor, Thomas, Toy, Vander Roest, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Waters, Whitmer, Williams, Wojno, Woodward and Zelenko were named
co-sponsors of the bill.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

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.

 

Reps. Pestka and Jansen moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 35, following line 24, by inserting:

"Sec. 708. Any unexpended funds appropriated in fiscal year 2001 for the autism teacher certification program at Grand Valley State University shall not revert back to the general fund. The department shall carry forward any remaining funds to the succeeding fiscal year.".

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4257, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various 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. Kolb moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, by inserting:

"Sec. 220. The departments and state agencies receiving appropriations under this act shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. These departments and state agencies shall follow federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of these reports and records.".

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

 

Rep. Basham moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 34, line 18, after "air" by inserting "and water".

2. Amend page 34, line 24, after "inspections," by inserting "the number of inspections that discovered noncompliance with environmental protection laws and the nature of the violations discovered,".

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

Rep. Basham demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 38 Yeas--109

 

 
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
DanielsKilpatrickQuarlesVoorhees
DennisKoetjeRaczkowskiWaters
DeRossettKolbReevesWhitmer
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleWilliams
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWojno
EhardtKuipersRisonWoodward
FaunceLaSataRivetWoronchak
FrankLemmonsRoccaZelenko

Garcia

 

 

Nays--0

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, following section 220, by inserting:

"Sec. 221. The department shall provide a report prepared by the department's internal auditor on the activities of the internal auditor for the prior fiscal year. This report shall include a listing of each audit or investigation performed by the internal auditor pursuant to sections 486(4) and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1486 and 18.1487. The report shall identify the proportion of time spent on each of the statutory responsibilities listed in sections 485(4), 486(4), and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1485, 18.1486, and 18.1487, and the time spent on all other activities performed in the internal audit function. The first report shall be due March 1, 2002, and biennially thereafter beginning on May 1 and shall be submitted to the governor, auditor general, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the director.".

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

 

Rep. Neumann moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, by inserting:

"Sec. 220. With the funds appropriated in part 1, one-half of funds collected by the department through environmental enforcement actions and settlements shall be expended on supplemental environmental projects benefitting the community in which the enforcement action or settlement occurred.".

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

Rep. Neumann demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 39 Yeas--53

 

 
AdaminiFrankMansSchauer
AndersonGarzaMcConicoSchermesser
BashamGieleghemMinoreSheltrown
BerneroHaleMurphySpade
BogardusHansenNeumannStallworth
BovinHardmanO'NeilSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsPestkaThomas
Brown, R.JamnickPhillipsWaters
CallahanKilpatrickPlakasWhitmer
Clark, I.KolbQuarlesWilliams
Clarke, H.LemmonsReevesWojno
DanielsLipseyRisonWoodward
DennisLockwoodRivetZelenko

DeWeese

 

 

Nays--56

 

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

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

Rep. Spade moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 35, following line 19, by inserting:

"Sec. 1204. It is the intent of the legislature that the department shall work with the federal environmental protection agency to revise department guidelines to assure that small rural communities qualify to receive water pollution control revolving loan funds.".

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

Rep. Spade demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 40 Yeas--57

 

 
AdaminiGieleghemMiddaughSchauer
AndersonHaleMinoreSchermesser
BashamHansenMurphySheltrown
BerneroHardmanNeumannSpade
BirkholzJacobsO'NeilStallworth
BogardusJamnickPattersonSwitalski
BovinKilpatrickPestkaThomas
Brown, B.KolbPhillipsWaters
Brown, R.KowallPlakasWhitmer
CallahanLemmonsQuarlesWilliams
Clark, I.LipseyReevesWojno
Clarke, H.LockwoodRichardvilleWoodward
DanielsMansRisonWoronchak
FrankMcConicoRivetZelenko

Garza

 

 

Nays--51

 

 
AllenGeorgeKooimanScranton
BisbeeGilbertKuipersShackleton
BishopGodchauxLaSataShulman
BradstreetGosselinMeadStamas
Brown, C.HagerMeyerStewart
CassisHartMortimerTabor
CaulHowellNewellToy
DeRossettJansenPappageorgeVan Woerkom
DeVuystJelinekPumfordVander Roest
DeWeeseJohnson, RickRaczkowskiVander Veen
EhardtJohnson, RuthRichnerVear
FaunceJulianRoccaVoorhees
GarciaKoetjeSanborn

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Jacobs moved that Rep. Lipsey be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Dennis moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, by inserting:

"GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Sec. 220. The department shall institute a moratorium on the permitting of operations for directional drilling below Great Lakes bottomlands until 60 days after it delivers a report to the legislature which includes the total number of active wells in Michigan, the results of any compliance or financial audits that have been conducted on oil and gas wells throughout the state in the past 10 years, the number of inspections that have been conducted of wells sites in the past 5 years, the number of inspections that discovered noncompliance with environmental protection laws and the nature of the violations discovered.".

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

Rep. Dennis demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 41 Yeas--52

 

 
AdaminiFrankMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGarzaMinoreSheltrown
BashamGieleghemMurphySpade
BerneroHaleNeumannStallworth
BogardusHansenO'NeilSwitalski
BovinHardmanPestkaThomas
Brown, B.JacobsPhillipsWaters
Brown, R.JamnickPlakasWhitmer
CallahanKilpatrickQuarlesWilliams
Clark, I.KolbReevesWojno
Clarke, H.LemmonsRisonWoodward
DanielsLockwoodRivetWoronchak
DennisMansSchauerZelenko

 

 

Nays--55

 

 
AllenGeorgeKuipersSanborn
BirkholzGilbertLaSataScranton
BisbeeGodchauxMeadShackleton
BishopHagerMeyerShulman
BradstreetHartMiddaughStamas
Brown, C.HowellMortimerStewart
CassisJansenNewellTabor
CaulJelinekPappageorgeToy
DeRossettJohnson, RickPattersonVan Woerkom
DeVuystJohnson, RuthPumfordVander Roest
DeWeeseJulianRaczkowskiVander Veen
EhardtKoetjeRichardvilleVear
FaunceKooimanRichnerVoorhees
GarciaKowallRocca

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

Rep. Gieleghem moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, following section 221, by inserting:

"Sec. 222. By March 1 of each year, the department of environmental quality shall submit to the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees and the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with jurisdiction over issues primarily pertaining to natural resources and the environment, a report on the expenditure of the proceeds of bonds issued under the clean Michigan initiative act, 1998 PA 284, MCL 324.95101 to 324.95108. The department shall submit the report beginning in the year 2002 and every year thereafter until all bond proceeds have been expended. The report shall provide information related to expenditures during the previous fiscal year and over the cumulative life of the bond. Information related to expenditures shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(a) The amount of bonds sold.

(b) The amount of bond proceeds expended.

(c) The number of and locations of sites in which bond proceeds have been expended.

(d) The human health and environmental impacts that have been mitigated by the expenditure of bond funds including, but not limited to:

(i) Amount of contaminated sediment remediated.

(ii) Number of illicit storm sewer connections identified and corrected.

(iii) Number of stream and road crossings stabilized to control nonpoint source pollution.

(iv) Number of miles of shoreline stabilized or buffered to control nonpoint source pollution.

(v) Number of abandoned wells identified and plugged.

(vi) Number and type of actions taken to implement lakewide management plans (R324.8904) remedial action plans (R324.8905) approved watershed management plans (R324.8902).

(vii) Number of cleaned up sites of environmental contamination having imminent and substantial endangerment to human health or the environment.

(e) The implementation of and results from the monitoring program conducted to achieve the goals stated in "A Strategic Environmental Quality Monitoring Program for Michigan's Surface Waters" as required under section 8807(4)(a) of part 88 of the natural resources and environmental protection act. The report shall include a discussion of annual monitoring results as well as trends over time.

(f) The brownfield properties that have been redeveloped by the expenditure of bond funds, including, but not limited to:

(i) Number of corrective actions undertaken by the department to address releases from leaking underground storage tanks pursuant to part 213.

(ii) The number of response activities undertaken by the department at facilities pursuant to part 201 to promote redevelopment.

(iii) The number of assessment activities undertaken to determine whether the property is a facility.

(iv) The number of grants provided to local units of government and brownfield redevelopment authorities created under the brownfield redevelopment financing act, 1996 PA 381, MCL 125.2651 to 125.2672, for response activities at known or suspected facilities with redevelopment potential.

(v) The acres of brownfields remediated.

(vi) The acres of former brownfields that have been redeveloped and are now being used for other purposes.".

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

Rep. Gieleghem demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 42 Yeas--103

 

 
AdaminiFrankMansSchermesser
AllenGarciaMeadScranton
AndersonGeorgeMeyerShackleton
BashamGieleghemMiddaughSheltrown
BerneroGilbertMinoreShulman
BirkholzGosselinMortimerSpade
BisbeeHagerMurphyStallworth
BishopHaleNeumannStamas
BogardusHansenNewellStewart
BovinHardmanO'NeilSwitalski
BradstreetHartPappageorgeTabor
Brown, B.HowellPattersonThomas
Brown, C.JacobsPestkaToy
Brown, R.JamnickPhillipsVan Woerkom
CallahanJelinekPlakasVander Roest
CassisJohnson, RickPumfordVander Veen
CaulJohnson, RuthQuarlesVear
Clark, I.JulianRaczkowskiVoorhees
Clarke, H.KoetjeReevesWaters
DanielsKolbRichardvilleWhitmer
DennisKooimanRichnerWilliams
DeRossettKowallRisonWojno
DeVuystKuipersRivetWoodward
DeWeeseLaSataRoccaWoronchak
EhardtLemmonsSanbornZelenko
FaunceLockwoodSchauer

 

 

Nays--2

 

 

Godchaux Jansen

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

Rep. Shackleton moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, following section 222, by inserting:

"Sec. 223. The department shall not issue permits for directional drilling in Great Lakes bottomlands until recommendations of the 2001 working group on oil and gas leasing procedures are accepted and approved by the natural resources commission.".

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

Rep. Middaugh demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

 

Rep. Bovin moved to amend the Shackleton amendment as follows:

1. Amend the Shackleton amendment, page 27, following line 17, section 223, after "commission" by inserting "and the legislature".

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

Rep. Bovin demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 43 Yeas--54

 

 
AdaminiGarzaMcConicoSchauer
AndersonGieleghemMinoreSchermesser
BashamGodchauxMurphySheltrown
BerneroHaleNeumannSpade
BogardusHansenO'NeilStallworth
BovinHardmanPestkaSwitalski
Brown, B.JacobsPhillipsThomas
Brown, R.JamnickPlakasWaters
CallahanJohnson, RuthQuarlesWhitmer
Clark, I.KilpatrickReevesWilliams
Clarke, H.KolbRisonWojno
DanielsLemmonsRivetWoodward
DennisLockwoodRoccaZelenko

Frank Mans

Nays--54

 

 
AllenGeorgeLaSataScranton
BirkholzGilbertMeadShackleton
BisbeeGosselinMeyerShulman
BishopHagerMiddaughStamas
BradstreetHartMortimerStewart
Brown, C.HowellNewellTabor
CassisJansenPappageorgeToy
CaulJelinekPattersonVan Woerkom
DeRossettJohnson, RickPumfordVander Roest
DeVuystJulianRaczkowskiVander Veen
DeWeeseKoetjeRichardvilleVear
EhardtKooimanRichnerVoorhees
FaunceKowallSanbornWoronchak

Garcia Kuipers

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 44 Yeas--93

 

 
AllenGeorgeMcConicoSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMeadScranton
BashamGilbertMeyerShackleton
BerneroGosselinMiddaughSheltrown
BirkholzHagerMortimerShulman
BisbeeHansenMurphySpade
BishopHartNeumannStallworth
BovinHowellNewellStamas
BradstreetJacobsO'NeilStewart
Brown, B.JamnickPappageorgeSwitalski
Brown, C.JansenPattersonTabor
Brown, R.JelinekPestkaThomas
CallahanJohnson, RickPhillipsToy
CassisJohnson, RuthPlakasVan Woerkom
CaulJulianPumfordVander Roest
Clarke, H.KoetjeRaczkowskiVander Veen
DeRossettKolbReevesVear
DeVuystKooimanRichardvilleVoorhees
DeWeeseKowallRichnerWaters
EhardtKuipersRivetWhitmer
FaunceLaSataRoccaWojno
FrankLemmonsSanbornWoodward
GarciaLockwoodSchauerWoronchak

Garza

 

 

Nays--10

 

 
AdaminiGodchauxKilpatrickMinore
DanielsHaleMansZelenko

Dennis Hardman

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

Rep. Neumann moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 17, following section 223, by inserting:

"Sec. 224. The department shall not issue permits for directional drilling in Great Lakes bottomlands.".

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

Rep. Neumann demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 45 Yeas--54

 

 
AdaminiGieleghemMinoreScranton
AndersonHagerMurphySheltrown
BashamHaleNeumannSpade
BerneroHansenO'NeilStallworth
BogardusHardmanPestkaSwitalski
BovinJacobsPhillipsThomas
Brown, B.JamnickPlakasVan Woerkom
Brown, R.KilpatrickQuarlesWaters
CallahanKolbReevesWhitmer
Clark, I.KowallRisonWilliams
Clarke, H.LemmonsRivetWojno
DanielsLockwoodSchauerWoodward
DennisMansSchermesserZelenko

Garza McConico

 

 

Nays--52

 

 
AllenGarciaKooimanRichner
BirkholzGeorgeKuipersRocca
BisbeeGilbertLaSataSanborn
BishopGodchauxMeadShulman
BradstreetGosselinMeyerStamas
Brown, C.HartMiddaughStewart
CassisHowellMortimerTabor
CaulJansenNewellToy
DeRossettJelinekPappageorgeVander Roest
DeVuystJohnson, RickPattersonVander Veen
DeWeeseJohnson, RuthPumfordVear
EhardtJulianRaczkowskiVoorhees
FaunceKoetjeRichardvilleWoronchak

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4259, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various 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. Kolb moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 24, following line 2, by inserting:

"Sec. 218. The departments and state agencies receiving appropriations under this act shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. These departments and state agencies shall follow federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of these reports and records.".

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

 

Reps. Jansen and Stallworth moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 26, following line 6, by inserting:

"Sec. 404. The department shall prominently display in a prominent place in the fishing guide provided to each licensed fisher, the website for the department of community health. In addition, the fishing guide shall include information on alternative sources where interested parties without internet access may find information on fish advisories issued by the department of community health.".

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

 

Rep. Frank moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 24, following line 2, following section 218, by inserting:

"Sec. 219. The department shall provide a report prepared by the department's internal auditor on the activities of the internal auditor for the prior fiscal year. This report shall include a listing of each audit or investigation performed by the internal auditor pursuant to sections 486(4) and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1486 and 18.1487. The report shall identify the proportion of time spent on each of the statutory responsibilities described in sections 485(4), 486(4), and 487 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1485, 18.1486, and 18.1487, and the time spent on all other activities performed in the internal audit function. The report is due by May 1, 2002. The reports shall be submitted to the governor, auditor general, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the director.".

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

 

Rep. Lockwood moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 27, following line 8, by inserting:

"Sec. 604. The department will review the use of RejeX-it (methylanthranlate) to determine its effectiveness in the prevention of swimmer's itch. The department will report on its findings to the House and Senate fiscal agencies and make the report available on the world wide web.".

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

 

Rep. Shackleton moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 32, following line 17, by inserting:

"Sec. 1006. The department shall not lease Great Lakes bottomlands for the purposes of oil and gas exploration until the natural resources commission has accepted and adopted the recommendations of the 2001 working group on oil and gas leasing procedures.".

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

Rep. Patterson demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 46 Yeas--98

 

 
AllenGeorgeMeadSchermesser
AndersonGieleghemMeyerScranton
BashamGilbertMiddaughShackleton
BerneroGodchauxMortimerSheltrown
BirkholzGosselinMurphyShulman
BisbeeHagerNeumannSpade
BishopHansenNewellStallworth
BovinHartO'NeilStamas
BradstreetHowellPappageorgeStewart
Brown, B.JacobsPattersonSwitalski
Brown, C.JamnickPestkaTabor
Brown, R.JansenPhillipsThomas
CallahanJelinekPlakasToy
CassisJohnson, RickPumfordVan Woerkom
CaulJohnson, RuthQuarlesVander Roest
Clark, I.JulianRaczkowskiVander Veen
Clarke, H.KoetjeReevesVear
DanielsKolbRichardvilleVoorhees
DeRossettKooimanRichnerWaters
DeVuystKowallRisonWhitmer
EhardtKuipersRivetWilliams
FaunceLaSataRoccaWojno
FrankLemmonsSanbornWoodward
GarciaLockwoodSchauerWoronchak

Garza Mans

 

 

Nays--8

 

 
AdaminiDennisKilpatrickMinore
BogardusHaleMcConicoZelenko

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

Rep. Dennis moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 32, following line 17, following section 1006, by inserting:

"Sec. 1007. The department shall institute or continue its moratorium on the leasing of Great Lakes bottomlands for oil and gas exploration until it implements all the recommendations set forth in the Michigan environmental science board report, "Evaluation of Directional Drilling under the Great Lakes" (1997).".

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

Rep. Dennis demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

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

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 47 Yeas--53

 

 
AdaminiGarzaMinoreScranton
AndersonGieleghemMurphySheltrown
BashamHaleNeumannSpade
BerneroHansenO'NeilStallworth
BogardusHardmanPestkaSwitalski
BovinJacobsPhillipsThomas
Brown, B.JamnickPlakasWaters
Brown, R.KilpatrickQuarlesWhitmer
CallahanKolbReevesWilliams
Clark, I.LemmonsRisonWojno
Clarke, H.LockwoodRivetWoodward
DanielsMansSchauerWoronchak
DennisMcConicoSchermesserZelenko

Frank

 

 

Nays--54

 

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

George Kowall

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

Reps. Neumann, Shackleton and Bovin moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 32, following line 7, following section 1006, by inserting:

"Sec. 1007. The department shall not lease Great Lakes bottomlands for the purposes of oil and gas exploration.".

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Neumann, Shackleton and Bovin,

Rep. Neumann demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Neumann, Shackleton and Bovin,

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 48 Yeas--55

 

 
AdaminiDeWeeseMcConicoScranton
AndersonFrankMinoreShackleton
BashamGarzaMurphySheltrown
BerneroGieleghemNeumannSpade
BogardusHaleO'NeilStallworth
BovinHansenPestkaSwitalski
Brown, B.HardmanPhillipsThomas
Brown, R.JacobsQuarlesWaters
CallahanJamnickReevesWhitmer
CaulKilpatrickRisonWilliams
Clark, I.KolbRivetWojno
Clarke, H.LemmonsRoccaWoodward
DanielsLockwoodSchauerZelenko
DennisMansSchermesser

 

 

Nays--47

 

 
AllenGilbertKuipersSanborn
BirkholzGodchauxLaSataShulman
BisbeeGosselinMeadStamas
BishopHartMeyerStewart
BradstreetHowellMiddaughTabor
Brown, C.JansenMortimerToy
CassisJelinekNewellVander Roest
DeRossettJohnson, RickPappageorgeVander Veen
DeVuystJohnson, RuthPattersonVear
FaunceJulianPumfordVoorhees
GarciaKoetjeRichardvilleWoronchak
GeorgeKooimanRichner

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

Rep. Mead moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the amendment.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members present voting therefor.

 

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Neumann, Shackleton and Bovin,

Rep. Neumann demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Reps. Neumann, Shackleton and Bovin,

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 49 Yeas--53

 

 
AdaminiGarzaMinoreShackleton
AndersonGieleghemMurphySheltrown
BashamHaleNeumannSpade
BerneroHansenO'NeilStallworth
BogardusHardmanPestkaSwitalski
BovinJacobsPhillipsThomas
Brown, B.JamnickPlakasVan Woerkom
Brown, R.KilpatrickQuarlesWaters
CallahanKolbReevesWhitmer
Clark, I.LemmonsRisonWilliams
Clarke, H.LockwoodRivetWojno
DanielsMansSchauerWoodward
DennisMcConicoSchermesserZelenko

Frank

 

 

Nays--54

 

 
AllenGeorgeKowallRichner
BirkholzGilbertKuipersSanborn
BisbeeGodchauxLaSataScranton
BishopGosselinMeadShulman
BradstreetHagerMeyerStamas
Brown, C.HartMiddaughStewart
CassisHowellMortimerTabor
CaulJansenNewellToy
DeRossettJelinekPappageorgeVander Roest
DeVuystJohnson, RickPattersonVander Veen
DeWeeseJohnson, RuthPumfordVear
EhardtJulianRaczkowskiVoorhees
FaunceKoetjeRichardvilleWoronchak

Garcia Kooiman

 

 

In The Chair: Julian

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Gosselin, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

The Great Lakes are Michigan's most precious natural resource. Protecting the lakes is one of our most important public policy goals. Protecting the Great Lakes is so important that it's wrong for politicians to play political games with it. And that's exactly what's going on with this and related amendments to a one-year budget bill. A one-year budget bill is by definition not the place to make long-term policy about an issue as important as protecting the lakes. But some Lansing politicians would rather make cheap headlines with a 'sexy' political issue than try to find solutions in a serious way. That's their right, but don't ask me to participate. That is why I vote 'no' on this amendment."

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Richardville moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Richardville moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Patterson, Howell, Adamini, O'Neil, Sanborn, DeVuyst, Cassis, Richardville, Shulman, DeRossett, Meyer, Toy, Minore, Caul, Kuipers, Woronchak, Koetje, Shackleton, Dennis, Birkholz, Middaugh and Bishop offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 63.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition.

Whereas, In recent years, mergers among airlines have significantly changed air transportation throughout our country. There are two pending mergers involving major carriers that, if completed, will result in two airlines controlling half of the entire United States airline market; and

Whereas, While there have been increasing concerns over the quality of air services, the prospect of even more communities facing a market situation with little or no competition has many observers calling for actions that would ensure that there is fairness in pricing and acceptable standards of performance. Certain communities and regions of the country face the possibility of losing air services entirely or dealing with prices that do not have to respond to competition; and

Whereas, Our nation's air transportation network represents an enormous investment and a public-private partnership through the airports, air traffic control systems, and infrastructures that are maintained; and

Whereas, There are discussions underway in Congress and in the United States Justice Department on the impact of mergers, whether or not airlines are fulfilling previous agreements, and relevant antitrust issues. These discussions need to include serious consideration of airfare pricing, particularly in areas where little or no competition exists; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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

 

 

Reps. Patterson, Howell, Adamini, O'Neil, Sanborn, DeVuyst, Shulman, Cassis, Richardville, DeRossett, Meyer, Toy, Minore, Caul, Kuipers, Woronchak, Koetje, Shackleton, Dennis, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Middaugh and Bishop offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 20.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition.

Whereas, In recent years, mergers among airlines have significantly changed air transportation throughout our country. There are two pending mergers involving major carriers that, if completed, will result in two airlines controlling half of the entire United States airline market; and

Whereas, While there have been increasing concerns over the quality of air services, the prospect of even more communities facing a market situation with little or no competition has many observers calling for actions that would ensure that there is fairness in pricing and acceptable standards of performance. Certain communities and regions of the country face the possibility of losing air services entirely or dealing with prices that do not have to respond to competition; and

Whereas, Our nation's air transportation network represents an enormous investment and a public-private partnership through the airports, air traffic control systems, and infrastructures that are maintained; and

Whereas, There are discussions underway in Congress and in the United States Justice Department on the impact of mergers, whether or not airlines are fulfilling previous agreements, and relevant antitrust issues. These discussions need to include serious consideration of airfare pricing, particularly in areas where little or no competition exists; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to investigate airfare pricing, especially in markets where mergers have eroded competition; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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

 

 

Reps. Pappageorge, Bishop, Cassis, Pumford, Richardville, Julian, Bovin, Raczkowski, Vander Roest, DeRossett, DeVuyst, Jelinek, Sanborn, Voorhees, Kooiman, Gosselin, Ehardt, Koetje, Garcia, Scranton and Birkholz offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 21.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to develop, fund, and deploy a national missile defense system.

Whereas, The ballistic missile threat to the United States has been declared by the President, the Secretary of Defense, members of Congress, the bipartisan Commission to Assess the Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States (known as the Rumsfeld Commission), and the United States intelligence community to be a clear, present, and growing danger to the United States; and

Whereas, The United States of America currently cannot stop even one missile launched with malice or by accident by any number of foreign states or terrorist organizations; and

Whereas, It is immoral to intentionally leave the American people, our troops and overseas allies, and the nation's children vulnerable to attack by nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons delivered by ballistic missiles; and

Whereas, The citizens of our state and nation remain exposed to missile attack; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to develop, fund, and deploy a national missile defense system. We urge that the system be developed as soon as technologically possible as an effective and affordable global missile defense system that includes a sea-based component to intercept theater and long-range missiles, space-based sensors, and ground-based interceptors and radar to protect all Americans, United States troops stationed abroad, and our nation's allies; and be it further

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

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. DeVuyst, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4412, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending the part heading to part 417 and sections 41701, 41702, 41703, 41704, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41710, 41712, and 43530 (MCL 324.41701, 324.41702, 324.41703, 324.41704, 324.41706, 324.41707, 324.41708, 324.41710, 324.41712, and 324.43530), sections 41701, 41702, 41703, 41704, 41706, 41707, 41708, 41710, and 41712 as added by 1995 PA 57 and section 43530 as amended by 1996 PA 585.

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 4412 To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. DeVuyst, Tabor, Bradstreet, Kowall, Rocca, Voorhees, Callahan, Basham, Garza, Sheltrown,

Nays: None.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. DeVuyst, Chair of the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. DeVuyst, Tabor, Bradstreet, Kowall, Rocca, Voorhees, Callahan, Basham, Garza, Sheltrown,

Absent: Rep. Garcia,

Excused: Rep. Garcia.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Kuipers, Meyer, Allen, Bradstreet, DeWeese, Hager, Hart, Ruth Johnson, Van Woerkom, Voorhees, Hansen, Bogardus, Clark, Gieleghem, Spade, Zelenko,

Absent: Rep. McConico.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rocca, Chair of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Rocca, Scranton, Faunce, Richner, Garza, Waters, Williams, Wojno,

Absent: Rep. Raczkowski,

Excused: Rep. Raczkowski.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Patterson, Chair of the Committee on Redistricting and Elections, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 22, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,

Present: Reps. Patterson, Richner, Allen, Bishop, Cassis, Hart, Quarles, Jamnick, Lemmons.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bill had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, March 22:

House Bill No. 4505

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, March 22:

Senate Bill No. 315

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 315, entitled

A bill to establish Holocaust remembrance week in the state of Michigan.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Wojno, Spade, Schermesser, Mans, Lipsey, Kolb, Lockwood, Shackleton, Woronchak, Bishop, Bovin, Rocca, Garza, Woodward, Neumann, Phillips, Quarles, Faunce, Dennis and Ruth Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4506, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales," (MCL 445.111 to 445.117) by adding section 14.

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

Reps. DeVuyst, Patterson, Howell, Bishop, Sheltrown, Sanborn, Richardville, Birkholz and Richner introduced

House Bill No. 4507, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 5 (MCL 205.95).

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

 

 

Reps. DeVuyst, Patterson, Howell, Sheltrown, Sanborn, Richardville and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4508, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 61501 (MCL 324.61501), as amended by 1998 PA 303.

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

 

 

Reps. DeVuyst, Howell, Patterson, Lipsey, Sheltrown, Sanborn, Birkholz and Richardville introduced

House Bill No. 4509, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811o.

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

 

 

Reps. DeVuyst, Patterson, Howell, Lipsey, Sheltrown, Sanborn, Birkholz and Richardville introduced

House Bill No. 4510, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 90.

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

 

 

Reps. DeVuyst, Patterson, Howell, Sanborn, Birkholz, Richardville and Richner introduced

House Bill No. 4511, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies," by amending section 1 (MCL 287.331), as amended by 1997 PA 7.

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

 

 

Rep. Kuipers introduced

House Bill No. 4512, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 301 (MCL 418.301), as amended by 1987 PA 28.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.

 

 

Reps. Kuipers, DeRossett, Julian and Pumford introduced

House Bill No. 4513, entitled

A bill to repeal 1913 PA 184, entitled "An act to regulate the business of selling farm products on commission, providing all commission merchants dealing in farm products shall be licensed, to provide against and punish fraud and deception in the sale of farm products on commission, and defining the duties of the state dairy and food commissioner relative thereto," (MCL 445.331 to 445.341).

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

 

 

Reps. Pappageorge, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, Meyer, O'Neil, McConico and Rison introduced

House Bill No. 4514, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by repealing section 348 (MCL 750.348).

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

 

 

Reps. Pappageorge, Julian, Raczkowski, Sanborn, Faunce, Kowall, DeWeese, Meyer, O'Neil, McConico and Rison introduced

House Bill No. 4515, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16q of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16q), as added by 1998 PA 317.

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

Rep. Toy introduced

House Bill No. 4516, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11f.

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

 

 

Reps. Patterson, Tabor, Cassis, Howell, DeVuyst, Julian, Dennis, Pumford, Godchaux, Allen, Meyer, Ehardt, Vander Roest, Toy, Bishop, Kowall, Hager, Koetje, Lipsey, Jelinek, O'Neil, Richner, Kuipers, Jansen and Birkholz introduced

House Bill No. 4517, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40103 (MCL 324.40103), as amended by 2000 PA 191.

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

 

 

Reps. Bradstreet, Sheltrown and Neumann introduced

House Bill No. 4518, entitled

A bill to designate an official bird of this state; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Reps. LaSata, Scranton, Raczkowski, Vander Veen, Richner and Vander Roest introduced

House Bill No. 4519, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801b (MCL 257.801b), as amended by 1986 PA 311.

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

 

 

Reps. Kuipers, Vander Roest, Gosselin, Bradstreet, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Ruth Johnson, Raczkowski, Bishop, Patterson, Gilbert, Julian, Ehardt, DeRossett, Garcia, Toy and Vear introduced

House Joint Resolution N, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to provide for concurrence of 3/5 of the members of each house to impose certain taxes or to make certain modifications to certain taxes.

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

Rep. Scranton moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:25 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Julian declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives.