No. 28
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 17, 2001.
2:00 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
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--excused
Bradstreet--present
Brown, Bob--present
Brown, Cameron--present
Brown, Rich--present
Callahan--present
Cassis--present
Caul--present
Clark--present
Clarke--e/d/s
Daniels--present
Dennis--present
DeRossett--present
DeVuyst--present
DeWeese--present
Drolet--present
Ehardt--present
Faunce--present
Frank--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--excused
McConico--present
Mead--present
Meyer--present
Middaugh--present
Minore--present
Mortimer--present
Murphy--present
Neumann--present
Newell--present
O'Neil--excused
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. D. L. Bradley, Pastor of Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith Church in Mt. Clemens, offered the following invocation:
"O Lord, Your voice has thundered down from heaven to men saying, 'blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.' You have let it be known that the assembling of just such a representative body as this should understand and fulfill Your word which states, 'in multitude of counselors there is safety.'
Today we are assembled at this opening session of this Michigan House of Representatives. We pray that wisdom course through this place--that this House will let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
We pray that every Representative here fully understand that they are here by the will of God. For it is You, O Most High, who ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will. It is You, O Most High, who ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will, and setteth up over it the baseth of men.
Though we are a republic, though this is the House of Representatives, cause every Representative to know that the powers that be are ordained of God. Though a vote was cast, though an election was won, still, the powers that be are ordained of God.
By this prayer, cause every Representative to know this. By this prayer, cause every Representative to understand that the eyes of the Lord are ever looking upon the affairs of men.
Now, Lord, and because of this prayer, bless this place. Bless these representatives. Bless them as they deliberate over the peoples' business. And, when the business of this session is complete, when the sun has set and the baton is to be passed to all who will come after, let it be said that this session of the House of Representatives conducted the business of the people of Michigan in a way that was well-pleasing in the sight of God.
Hear this prayer, O Lord. Answer it, O Savior. Bestow Your blessings upon this place. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen."
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Rep. Jacobs moved that Reps. Mans and O'Neil be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Jacobs moved that Rep. Bovin be excused from this week's session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 74 out of numerical order
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 74.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Jerry C. Bartnik.
Whereas, The members of this legislative body and people throughout this state who shared his love of Michigan's outdoors were saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry C. Bartnik. As a local official in Monroe County, as a five-term legislator, as a vital member of the Natural Resources Commission since 1993, and as a champion of our state's hunting and fishing heritage, Jerry Bartnik had a lasting positive impact on Michigan; and
Whereas, A graduate of Bowling Green State University in Ohio who earned his master's degree from Western Michigan University, Jerry Bartnik devoted himself to service throughout his life. His commitment was reflected in his leadership in Monroe County government as a county commissioner, as chairman of the county board of health, and as a member of the road commission. These public-sector responsibilities blended well with his involvement in numerous community groups; and
Whereas, Jerry Bartnik brought his experiences and energies to Lansing in 1983 as a member of the House of Representatives. As a lawmaker, Representative Bartnik was a strong and articulate voice on conservation and recreation issues and an advocate of Second Amendment rights. He was especially effective in his committee assignments and distinguished himself as chair of the Tourism, Fisheries, and Wildlife Committee; and
Whereas, Following his legislative tenure, Mr. Bartnik channeled his talents to his duties as a member of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. In this role, he was an energetic proponent of the interests of those who shared his love for the outdoors. Fittingly, even as he fought his own personal battle with illness in recent years, he never stopped battling for hunters' rights. This legacy will long be treasured by many in our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Jerry C. Bartnik, a member of this legislative body from 1983 to 1992; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Bartnik family as evidence of our deepest condolences.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Notices
April 2, 2001
Honorable Rick Johnson
Speaker of the House
State Capitol
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Speaker:
I hereby resign from the 86th State House of Representatives seat effective on Monday, April 2, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Valde Garcia
State Representative
86th District
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
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.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 24, p. 304.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on March 28, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 29.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
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.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 24, p. 304.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations on March 28, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 29.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
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Rep. Vander Roest moved that Reps. Rick Johnson and Shulman be excused temporarily from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4352, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as added by 2000 PA 77, and by adding section 811o.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 78 Yeas--103
| Adamini | Garza | Lipsey | Schauer |
| Allen | George | Lockwood | Schermesser |
| Anderson | Gieleghem | McConico | Scranton |
| Basham | Gilbert | Mead | Shackleton |
| Bernero | Godchaux | Meyer | Sheltrown |
| Birkholz | Gosselin | Middaugh | Spade |
| Bisbee | Hager | Minore | Stallworth |
| Bishop | Hale | Mortimer | Stamas |
| Bogardus | Hansen | Murphy | Stewart |
| Bradstreet | Hardman | Neumann | Switalski |
| Brown, B. | Hart | Newell | Tabor |
| Brown, C. | Howell | Pappageorge | Thomas |
| Brown, R. | Jacobs | Patterson | Toy |
| Callahan | Jamnick | Pestka | Van Woerkom |
| Cassis | Jansen | Phillips | Vander Roest |
| Caul | Jelinek | Plakas | Vander Veen |
| Clark, I. | Johnson, Ruth | Pumford | Vear |
| Daniels | Julian | Quarles | Voorhees |
| Dennis | Kilpatrick | Raczkowski | Waters |
| DeRossett | Koetje | Reeves | Whitmer |
| DeVuyst | Kolb | Richardville | Williams |
| DeWeese | Kooiman | Richner | Wojno |
| Drolet | Kowall | Rison | Woodward |
| Ehardt | Kuipers | Rivet | Woronchak |
| Faunce | LaSata | Rocca | Zelenko |
| Frank | Lemmons | Sanborn |
Nays--0
In The Chair: Birkholz
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Middaugh moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as added by 2000 PA 77, and by adding section 811o; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Middaugh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Reps. Basham, Birkholz, Rich Brown, Callahan, Caul, Drolet, Faunce, Jamnick, Jelinek, Koetje, Kowall, Kuipers, Lemmons, Lipsey, Mead, Meyer, Middaugh, Neumann, Pestka, Phillips, Plakas, Raczkowski, Rivet, Rocca, Sanborn, Schauer, Shackleton, Sheltrown, Stallworth, Stewart, Toy, Van Woerkom and Zelenko were named co-sponsors of the bill.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 50 (MCL 169.250), as added by 1994 PA 385.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendment previously recommended by the Committee on House Oversight and Operations (for amendment, see House Journal No. 20, p. 232),
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rocca moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Middaugh moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Clarke entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Hart, Shulman, Jelinek, Kuipers, Julian, Minore, DeRossett, Sheltrown, Wojno, Stewart, Mead, Gosselin, Switalski, Rich Brown, Schermesser, Schauer, Woodward, Basham, Vander Roest, Vander Veen, Middaugh, Spade, Richardville, Kolb, Jamnick, Murphy, Neumann, Gieleghem, Lemmons, Pestka, Kooiman, Vear, Raczkowski, Bogardus, Richner, Kilpatrick, Caul, Hager, Van Woerkom, Faunce, Meyer, Ehardt, Scranton, Voorhees, Toy, Jacobs, Shackleton, Sanborn, Adamini and Bernero offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 71.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Whereas, The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the states to provide education and related services to all students with disabilities. This legislation, which was initially enacted in 1975 as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, established a goal of federal spending at 40 percent of the costs. In reality, federal spending has fallen woefully short of this threshold, with actual federal funding near 12 percent; and
Whereas, While great progress has been made in the area of special education, it is clear that more needs to be done. Of particular concern are the indications that the percentage of students with disabilities is rising and the impact of recent court rulings on which medically related services need to be provided under federal law; and
Whereas, Without a significantly greater federal commitment, the increasing costs of special education funding are likely to be met only at the expense of general education. More than 6 million children today are identified as having a disability under IDEA, compared with 1 million when the law was enacted. The resources of any state, including Michigan, will not be able to meet the needs of these students without a substantial increase in support from the federal government; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to increase funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 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 Education.
Reps. Scranton, Julian, DeRossett, Sheltrown, Wojno, Lipsey, Stewart, Mead, Gosselin, Switalski, Quarles, Rich Brown, Kuipers, Schauer, Woodward, Basham, Vander Roest, Middaugh, Spade, Richardville, Kolb, Jamnick, Plakas, Anderson, Neumann, Gieleghem, Lemmons, Kooiman, Vear, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Rocca, Bogardus, Jelinek, Richner, Kilpatrick, Birkholz, Caul, Hager, Hart, Faunce, Meyer, Ehardt, Koetje, Ruth Johnson, Gilbert, Voorhees, Toy, Jansen, Jacobs, Shackleton, Bishop, Cameron Brown, Sanborn, Adamini and Bernero offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 72.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to permit the states to regulate and prohibit the importation of solid waste.
Whereas, The citizens of Michigan are very concerned about reports of trash being imported from Canada for disposal here. Our state and local communities have taken steps to try to protect our natural resources through many measures, including efforts to make solid waste landfills as safe as possible. Our citizens recognize that landfill capacity is limited and that this capacity is, in effect, a valuable resource as well; and
Whereas, Michigan has attempted to regulate the importation of trash, but state laws on this were ruled unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court in 1992. The nation's highest court found that solid waste transportation was business activity protected by federal authority over interstate commerce. As a result, congressional actions are necessary before Michigan or any other state can take actions to regulate the importation of solid waste; and
Whereas, Without the authority to regulate or prohibit the importation of solid waste, a state is seriously hampered in its ability to protect its environment. Even under the best controls, a solid waste landfill holds long-term risks, especially to water resources. Clearly, the importation of solid waste is far more than an issue of commerce. It is an issue of health and safety that the states need to be able to address. This should be clarified by appropriate federal legislation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to permit the states to regulate and prohibit the importation of solid waste; 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 Land Use and Environment.
Rep. Callahan offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 73.
A resolution congratulating Mr. Bill Stewart for his proposal of "Let there be Lights".
Whereas, Mr. Bill Stewart of St. Clair Shores is proposing the use of "Little White Lights" and "porch lights" to brighten our communities by encouraging citizens and businesses to keep white lights lit through the winter months; and
Whereas, All Michiganians appreciate the concept of safe neighborhoods. The indirect illumination that the lights provide promotes pedestrian safety. Lights will build a united community in our neighborhoods and our homes; and
Whereas, Lights create a feeling of therapeutic harmonization to the young and old. The months of January, February, and March have some of the longest and coldest nights. The extension of white lights support the feeling of brotherly love; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body accept the concept of and congratulate Mr. Bill Stewart for his proposal on the use of "Little White Lights" and "porch lights". We urge all Michiganians to consider the use of "Little White Lights" in the months of January, February, and March; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Mr. Bill Stewart as evidence of our best wishes for the future.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Middaugh 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. Stamas, Julian, DeVuyst, Frank, Minore, DeRossett, Sheltrown, Mead, Gosselin, Switalski, Rich Brown, Kuipers, Schauer, Woodward, Vander Roest, Middaugh, Spade, Richardville, Jamnick, Rivet, Kooiman, Vear, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Jelinek, Richner, Birkholz, Caul, Hart, Van Woerkom, Faunce, Meyer, Ehardt, Koetje, Voorhees, Toy, Jansen, Jacobs, Shackleton, Bishop, Sanborn, Adamini and Bernero offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 75.
A resolution honoring Art LeTourneau upon his selection for community recognition.
Whereas, It is a great honor and a distinct privilege to join with well-wishers and the Midland-Gladwin Community Mental Health Board on the evening of April 19, 2001 in saluting Art LeTourneau as he is most deservedly recognized at their annual meeting. The creation of the "Art LeTourneau Award" for creative thinking and cooperative action across agency lines in order to achieve excellence is in honor of Art's great commitment. The award will be given annually to an individual, group, or organization that reflects Art's creative initiatives, spirit, and vision of a better life for people with developmental disabilities. This recognition is a formal acknowledgment of something many of us have known for a long while, Art exemplifies the finest qualities in his service to the community. His hard work, commitment, and unique ability to infuse others with his own brand of enthusiasm have inspired hundreds of co-workers and members of the community to become more educated and involved adults since 1989 when he became Associate Director of Services for People with Developmental Disabilities; and
Whereas, This recognition is rightfully given to an individual whose primary responsibility is direct care and concern, along with significant contributions to enhance the quality of life for people he comes into contact with. We congratulate Art for his vision of a better life for people with developmental disabilities, his innovation in collaborating with individuals, their families, and other agencies to create Supported Community Living Options in Midland, and his collaboration with consumers, parents, and other agencies to create a shared purpose; and
Whereas, In 2001, more than 150 individuals with disabilities in Midland live in homes of their own, with the opportunity to select and control the services they receive from the mental health system and with full membership in the community. Without Art's leadership, the collaborative spirit that energized the development of the supported community living, this could not have happened. Around the state of Michigan, other community mental health organizations are looking to Art's example as a way to achieve similar opportunities for people with disabilities in their communities. The field of developmental disabilities has embraced the principles and practices that Art has championed. People with disabilities all around Michigan have the opportunity for a better quality of life thanks to the work of Art LeTourneau; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body join in honoring Art LeTourneau upon his selection for community recognition; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Art LeTourneau as a token of our respect for his fine work.
Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,
Rep. Middaugh 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. Hansen, Julian, DeVuyst, Frank, Minore, DeRossett, Sheltrown, Clark, Garza, Wojno, Lipsey, Stewart, Mead, Switalski, Callahan, Zelenko, Quarles, Rich Brown, Schermesser, Schauer, Woodward, Basham, Middaugh, Spade, Richardville, Kolb, Jamnick, Rivet, Murphy, Hardman, Plakas, Anderson, Neumann, Gieleghem, Lemmons, Pestka, Kooiman, Raczkowski, Whitmer, Rocca, Bogardus, Jelinek, Cassis, Kilpatrick, Woronchak, Caul, Hager,
Van Woerkom, Faunce, Meyer, Ehardt, Scranton, Voorhees, Toy, Jacobs, Drolet, Shackleton, Dennis, Adamini, Hale and Bernero offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 76.
A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Education to extend the period for public comment and response on proposed new administrative rules on special education services.
Whereas, On March 5, 2001, the Michigan Department of Education published proposed new administrative rules on special education programs and services. These rules encompass nearly 150 pages on matters that are of great importance to Michigan families with students in need of some special education services. In spite of the complexity and length of the new regulations, the public comment period is scheduled to close on April 16, 2001; and
Whereas, The brief window for public comment on the proposed rules is far too short for people to gain a grasp of the new special education rules. Educators, advocacy groups, and individual families with children receiving these services have expressed frustration with the inadequate time to understand the changes of the new regulations in an area of services that is by nature quite complex and challenging; and
Whereas, The development of the new rules has taken several years and represents sweeping changes in the delivery of services. The changes also may involve major shifts in the administration of special education programs. To hasten this part of a complex process at the critical juncture of gaining public understanding and comment is poor public policy. It will surely not foster the public support that is essential to making any law or regulation as effective as it can be; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Department of Education to extend the period for public comment and response on proposed new administrative rules on special education services; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of Regulatory Reform, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the members of the Michigan Board of Education.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, by Rep. Gosselin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4328, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 154, entitled "Minimum wage law of 1964," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 408.383).
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 4328 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Richner,
Nays: Reps. Minore, Bernero, Dennis.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gosselin, Chair of the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Gosselin, Bisbee, Kuipers, Richner, Minore, Bernero, Dennis.
The Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement, by Rep. Voorhees, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4247, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 506d.
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 4247 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. 4450, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 21771 (MCL 333.21771).
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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 4450 To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams, 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, April 17, 2001, at 10:30 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Voorhees, Woronchak, Cassis, Kuipers, Vear, Williams, Spade, Zelenko,
Absent: Rep. Bovin,
Excused: Rep. Bovin.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Allen, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.,
Present: Reps. Allen, Bishop, Gilbert, Howell, Middaugh, Mortimer, Van Woerkom, Vear, Kolb, Lemmons, Rivet, Waters, Zelenko,
Absent: Reps. DeVuyst, Thomas, Lipsey,
Excused: Reps. DeVuyst, Thomas, Lipsey.
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, April 17, 2001, at 12:00 Noon,
Present: Reps. Birkholz, Hager, Gilbert, Gosselin, Richardville, Sanborn, Jamnick, Dennis, Hardman, McConico,
Absent: Rep. Tabor,
Excused: Rep. Tabor.
Notices
April 16, 2001
Mr. Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
State Capitol Building
Lansing, Michigan 48913
Dear Mr. Randall:
Please make note in your records the following committee assignment changes:
Representative James Koetje replaces former Representative Valde Garcia on the Commerce Committee.
Representative Stephen Ehardt replaces former Representative Valde Garcia on the Insurance and Financial Services Committee.
Representative Leon Drolet replaces former Representative Valde Garcia on the Conservation and Outdoor Recreation and Transportation Committees.
Representative James Koetje is removed from the Insurance and Financial Services Committee and replaced by Representative Andrew Richner.
Representative Patricia Birkholz is removed from the Tax Policy Committee and replaced by Representative Leon Drolet.
Representative Susan Tabor is removed from the Local Government and Urban Policy Committee and replaced by Representative Leon Drolet.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Rick Johnson
Speaker of the House
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Wednesday, March 28:
Senate Bill Nos. 356 357 358 359
Senate Joint Resolution Q
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Thursday, March 29:
House Bill Nos. 4538 4539 4540 4541 4542 4543 4544 4545 4546
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members, Friday, March 30:
House Bill Nos. 4547 4548 4549 4550
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, April 10, for his approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4234 at 10:00 a.m.
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor, approving and signing the following bills at the times designated below, were received and read:
Date: March 30, 2001
Time: 12:55 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4322 (Public Act No. 4, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker's compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 3913 (MCL 500.3913), as added by 1992 PA 84.
(Filed with the Secretary of State March 30, 2001, at 3:40 p.m.)
Date: April 11, 2001
Time: 4:02 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir--I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4234 (Public Act No. 5, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to railroads and their employees; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to prescribe fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the disposition of certain money; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315).
(Filed with the Secretary of State April 12, 2001, at 11:05 a.m.)
Communications from State Officers
The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:
Notices of Filing
Administrative Rules
March 14, 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 10:45 A.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-05) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Public Service Commission, entitled "Gas Safety" effective 7 days hereafter.
March 26, 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 10:30 A.M. this date, administrative rule (01-03-06) for the Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Director's Office, entitled "Benzene", effective 7 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Elena L. Beasley, Manager
Office of the Great Seal
April 4, 2000
Pursuant to the provisions of the Campaign Finance Act, 1976 PA 388, as amended, MCL 169.1 et seq, (The "Act"), the various dollar figures specified in section 46 have been reviewed in light of the changes in the Consumer Price Index compiled by the United States Department of Labor and the number of registered voters in the state. By this letter I am transmitting the results of that review in accordance with the provisions of section 46. These figures are not recommendations for legislative changes.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
The communications were referred to the Clerk.
The following communications from the Department of Community Health were received and read:
March 22, 2001
At its March 20, 2001 meeting, the Certificate of Need Commission took final action to approve revisions to Certificate of Need Review Standards for Hospital Beds regarding the bed need methodology. A copy of the standards is being submitted for your review in accordance with the provisions of Section 22215(4) of the Public Health Code.
Please contact Carol Isaacs, Deputy Director, Health Legislation and Policy Development at (517) 373-2559 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
James Maitland, Chairperson
Certificate of Need Commission
March 29, 2001
I am pleased to transmit the FY2001 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Formula Grant application from the Office of Drug Control Policy to the U.S. Department of Justice, Corrections Program Office for the Department of Corrections and Family Independence Agency grant programs.
Should you have questions, please contact Ardith J. DaFoe, Drug Law Enforcement Grants, at (517) 373-2952.
Sincerely,
Peter L. Trezise, Interim Director
Office of Drug Control Policy
The communications were referred to the Clerk.
The following communication from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services was received and read:
April 6, 2001
Pursuant to Section 314 of P.A. 293 of 2000, we are enclosing copies of several reports. These reports were performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our web site at the following address: http://www.cis.state.mi.us/fast/leg rep.htm.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me at 373-3892.
Sincerely,
John R. Suckow, C.P.A.
Director, Finance and
Administrative Services
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Newell, DeRossett, Switalski, Rich Brown, Richardville, Rison, Howell, Meyer, Spade, Rivet, Anderson, Neumann, Kooiman, Pestka, McConico, Whitmer, Sheltrown, Woodward, Daniels, Hansen and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4551, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 151c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Reps. Daniels, Switalski, Richardville, Newell, DeRossett, Rison, Howell, Meyer, Spade, Rivet, Neumann, Anderson, Kooiman, Pestka, McConico, Sheltrown, Whitmer, Hansen, Quarles, Woodward and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4552, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 321a (MCL 257.321a), as amended by 1999 PA 73.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Reps. Richner, Newell, DeRossett, Richardville, Switalski, Rison, Howell, Meyer, Spade, Rivet, Neumann, Anderson, Kooiman, Pestka, McConico, Quarles, Sheltrown, Whitmer, Woodward, Daniels, Hansen and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4553, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9948) by adding section 151d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Reps. Sheltrown, Gieleghem, Lipsey, Neumann, Adamini, Rich Brown, Anderson, Kolb, Minore, Whitmer, Rivet, Clark, Shackleton, Spade, Switalski, Garza and Bogardus introduced
House Bill No. 4554, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 509t and 761 (MCL 168.509t and 168.761), section 509t as amended by 1998 PA 21 and section 761 as amended by 1996 PA 207.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Sheltrown, Gieleghem, Neumann, Adamini, Rich Brown, Raczkowski, Minore, Spade, Switalski, Rivet and Garza introduced
House Bill No. 4555, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2000 PA 260.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Daniels, Phillips, Neumann and Hardman introduced
House Bill No. 4556, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1561 and 1596 (MCL 380.1561 and 380.1596), section 1561 as amended by 1996 PA 339.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Daniels, Phillips, Hansen, Neumann, Hardman, Clark, Minore, Williams, Gieleghem, Woodward, Rich Brown and McConico introduced
House Bill No. 4557, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 72, 83, 88, 89, 91, 110, 213, 317, 349, 520b, 520c, 520d, 529, and 530 (MCL 750.72, 750.83, 750.88, 750.89, 750.91, 750.110, 750.213, 750.317, 750.349, 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, 750.529, and 750.530), section 110 as amended by 1994 PA 270, section 520b as amended by 1983 PA 158, section 520c as amended by 2000 PA 227, and section 520d as amended by 1996 PA 155, and by adding section 506b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Daniels, Phillips, Hansen, Neumann and Hardman introduced
House Bill No. 4558, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2110b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Reps. Basham, Lemmons, Stallworth, Frank, DeVuyst, Pumford, DeRossett, Newell, Thomas, Hale, Clark, Pestka, Anderson, Plakas, Kolb, Van Woerkom, Tabor and Vander Veen introduced
House Bill No. 4559, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled "The whistleblowers' protection act," (MCL 15.361 to 15.369) by amending the title and by adding section 5a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reps. Basham, Stallworth, Frank, DeVuyst, Pumford, DeRossett, Newell, Thomas, Hale, Clark, Pestka, Anderson, Plakas, Kolb, Van Woerkom, Tabor, Vander Veen, Vear and Stewart introduced
House Bill No. 4560, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms possessed in violation of this act; to provide for penalties and remedies for violations of this act; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 28.432a), as amended by 2000 PA 381.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Hager, Ehardt, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Meyer, Vander Veen, Kowall, Caul, Julian, Faunce, Middaugh, Kooiman and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4561, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act," (MCL 552.601 to 552.650) by adding section 5.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Civil Law and the Judiciary.
Reps. Hager, Ehardt, Meyer, Pappageorge, Julian and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4562, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9205a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Callahan introduced
House Bill No. 4563, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 675 (MCL 257.675), as amended by 1999 PA 34.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Lockwood, Birkholz, Vander Veen, Gieleghem, Voorhees, O'Neil, Zelenko, Whitmer, Schauer, Neumann, Adamini, Reeves, Clark, Rivet, Middaugh, Shackleton, Minore, Tabor, Hart, George, Cassis, Murphy, Dennis, Rison and Woodward introduced
House Bill No. 4564, entitled
A bill to create the pregnant and parenting student services fund; to provide grants to encourage certain institutions of higher education to establish and operate a pregnant and parenting student services office for pregnant and parenting students attending the institution; to prescribe the powers and duties of a pregnant and parenting student services office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Family and Children Services.
Reps. Sheltrown, Kuipers, Van Woerkom, Newell, Dennis, DeVuyst, Schauer, Rich Brown, Minore, Caul and Rivet introduced
House Bill No. 4565, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 205, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, establishment, opening, use, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, and maintenance of limited access highways and facilities ancillary to those highways; to permit the acquiring of property and property rights and the closing or other treatment of intersecting roads for these purposes; to provide for the borrowing of money and for the issuing of bonds or notes payable from special funds for the acquisition, construction or improvement of such highways; and to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds generated from the facilities," by amending section 2 (MCL 252.52), as amended by 1999 PA 47.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Hale, Raczkowski, Jacobs, Hansen, Neumann, Bogardus, Jamnick, Minore, Quarles, Rison, Clark, Dennis, Sheltrown, Wojno, Thomas, Anderson, Waters, Bernero, Hardman, Gieleghem, Kolb, Williams, Lipsey, Murphy, Stallworth, Schermesser, Frank, Basham, O'Neil, Mans, Lockwood, Zelenko, Spade, Kilpatrick and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4566, 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.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4567, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by repealing section 1812 (MCL 339.1812).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4568, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled "Prepaid funeral contract funding act," by amending sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 20, and 22 (MCL 328.214, 328.215, 328.216, 328.218, 328.221, 328.230, and 328.232).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4569, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1804, 1809, and 1812 (MCL 339.1804, 339.1809, and 339.1812).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. LaSata introduced
House Bill No. 4570, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending sections 2, 16, and 18 (MCL 456.522, 456.536, and 456.538), as amended by 1982 PA 132.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Birkholz, Vander Veen, Minore, Lockwood, DeWeese, LaSata, Mans, Scranton, Zelenko, Dennis, Kolb, Hansen, Jamnick, Rison, Woodward, Neumann, Stallworth, Richner, DeVuyst and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4571, entitled
A bill to provide for coordinated land use and capital facility planning among cities, villages, townships, counties, regions, and state and federal agencies; to provide for the creation, organization, powers, and duties of planning commissions; to provide for the preparation of capital improvement programs; to provide conditions for funding or construction of capital improvements; to authorize the review of land divisions, plats, and condominium projects; to establish a grant program to assist with the financing of plans; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Richardville, Vander Veen, Minore, Lockwood, DeWeese, LaSata, Mans, Scranton, Zelenko, Dennis, Kolb, Hansen, Jamnick, Rison, Woodward, Neumann, Stallworth, Richner, DeVuyst and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4572, entitled
A bill to amend 1921 PA 207, entitled "City and village zoning act," by amending section 1 (MCL 125.581), as amended by 1995 PA 36.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Lockwood, Birkholz, Vander Veen, Minore, DeWeese, LaSata, Mans, Scranton, Zelenko, Dennis, Kolb, Hansen, Jamnick, Rison, Woodward, Neumann, Stallworth, Richner, DeVuyst and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4573, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 184, entitled "Township zoning act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.273).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Richner, Birkholz, Vander Veen, Minore, Lockwood, DeWeese, LaSata, Mans, Scranton, Zelenko, Dennis, Kolb, Hansen, Jamnick, Rison, Woodward, Neumann, Stallworth, DeVuyst and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4574, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 183, entitled "County zoning act," by amending section 3 (MCL 125.203).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Vander Veen, Birkholz, Minore, Lockwood, DeWeese, LaSata, Mans, Scranton, Zelenko, Dennis, Kolb, Hansen, Jamnick, Rison, Woodward, Neumann, Stallworth, Richner, DeVuyst and Thomas introduced
House Bill No. 4575, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 281, entitled "An act to provide for regional planning; the creation, organization, powers and duties of regional planning commissions; the provision of funds for the use of regional planning commissions; and the supervision of the activities of regional planning commissions under the provisions of this act," (MCL 125.11 to 125.25) by adding section 16.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.
Reps. Julian, Raczkowski, Stewart, Sanborn, Richardville, Pappageorge, Meyer, Lockwood, Birkholz, Adamini, Gilbert, Lipsey, Neumann and Ehardt introduced
House Bill No. 4576, entitled
A bill to name a certain portion of highway I-69 the "Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway"; and to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Julian, Adamini, Neumann, Pumford and Jelinek introduced
House Bill No. 4577, entitled
A bill to a mend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2000 PA 297.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Julian, Raczkowski, Gilbert, Pumford, Jelinek, Meyer, Lipsey, Neumann, Ehardt and Jansen introduced
House Bill No. 4578, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending section 3 (MCL 290.643), as amended by 2000 PA 206.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Julian, Adamini, Neumann, Pumford, Jelinek and Pappageorge introduced
House Bill No. 4579, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1538 (MCL 380.1538), as added by 1988 PA 339.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Scranton introduced
House Bill No. 4580, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4bb.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Scranton introduced
House Bill No. 4581, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 45 (MCL 38.45), as amended by 1988 PA 351.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Rep. Scranton introduced
House Bill No. 4582, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 1993 PA 312.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Jelinek, Julian, Richardville, Pumford, Lipsey, Pappageorge, LaSata, Stallworth and Gosselin introduced
House Bill No. 4583, 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 Agriculture and Resource Management.
Reps. Jelinek, Julian, Richardville, Pumford, Pappageorge, LaSata and Stallworth introduced
House Bill No. 4584, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 724 and 907 (MCL 257.724 and 257.907), section 724 as amended by 1988 PA 346 and section 907 as amended by 1998 PA 103.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Jelinek, Julian, Richardville, Pumford, Patterson, Lipsey, LaSata and Stallworth introduced
House Bill No. 4585, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 1999 PA 68.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Reps. DeWeese, Cassis, Hart, Scranton, Kooiman, Gosselin, Drolet, Bradstreet, Tabor, Kuipers, Voorhees,
Vander Veen, Koetje, Hager, Gilbert, Birkholz, Allen, Bishop, DeRossett, Toy and Jansen introduced
House Bill No. 4586, 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. Switalski, Wojno, Dennis, Neumann, Plakas, Gieleghem, Schauer, Pappageorge, Rich Brown, Minore, Rivet and Bogardus introduced
House Bill No. 4587, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 33 (MCL 38.33).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Reps. Murphy, Lipsey, Williams, Wojno, McConico, Waters, Quarles, Reeves, Whitmer, Garza, Zelenko, Rich Brown, Adamini, Daniels, Sheltrown, Jacobs, Hart, Dennis, Kolb, Plakas, Minore, DeWeese, Bogardus, Schauer and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4588, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2227.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Cassis, Kuipers, DeVuyst, Switalski, Caul, Gosselin, Birkholz, Kooiman, Rocca, Drolet, Howell, Sanborn, Toy, Wojno, Gilbert and Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4589, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4bb.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Caul, DeVuyst, Cassis, Birkholz, Switalski, Kooiman, Rocca, Drolet, Howell, Sanborn, Toy, Wojno and Richner introduced
House Bill No. 4590, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4t.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Hart, George, Hansen, DeWeese, Tabor, Kowall, Woodward, Pestka, Kooiman, Vander Roest, Gilbert, Koetje, Schauer and Jansen introduced
House Bill No. 4591, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16215 (MCL 333.16215), as amended by 1999 PA 60.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Toy, Julian, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Shulman, Rocca, Gosselin and Bishop introduced
House Bill No. 4592, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 358a, 635, 649, and 707 (MCL 168.358a, 168.635, 168.649, and 168.707), section 358a as amended by 1990 PA 235 and section 707 as amended by 1994 PA 152; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Toy, Julian, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Shulman, Rocca, Gosselin and Bishop introduced
House Bill No. 4593, entitled
A bill to amend 1923 PA 116, entitled "Township and village public improvement and public service act," by amending section 6a (MCL 41.416a), as added by 1989 PA 82.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Toy, Julian, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Shulman, Rocca, Gosselin and Bishop introduced
House Bill No. 4594, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending sections 4, 7, 14, 17, and 26 (MCL 78.4, 78.7, 78.14, 78.17, and 78.26), section 26 as amended by 1995 PA 211.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Toy, Julian, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Shulman, Rocca, Gosselin and Bishop introduced
House Bill No. 4595, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 3 and 16 (MCL 45.503 and 45.516), section 3 as amended by 1980 PA 7.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Toy, Julian, Raczkowski, Pappageorge, Voorhees, Shulman, Rocca, Scranton, Gosselin and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4596, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 626c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Ruth Johnson, Pappageorge, Rocca, Gosselin and Birkholz introduced
House Bill No. 4597, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," section 12 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12), as amended by 2000 PA 459.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
Reps. Minore, Gilbert, Stewart, Jamnick, Garcia, Julian, Bovin, Hansen, Hart and Wojno introduced
House Bill No. 4598, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 615a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Minore, Kolb, Hale, George, Basham, Jacobs, Neumann, Daniels, Garza, Bogardus, Zelenko and Lemmons introduced
House Bill No. 4599, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Callahan introduced
House Bill No. 4600, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 1995 PA 181.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Employment Relations, Training and Safety.
Reps. Jansen, Hart, Van Woerkom, Kooiman, Vander Veen, Ruth Johnson, Birkholz, Richner, Tabor, Gosselin and O'Neil introduced
House Bill No. 4601, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," (MCL 208.1 to 208.145) by adding section 39d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Shulman and Jacobs introduced
House Bill No. 4602, entitled
A bill to establish Holocaust remembrance week in the state of Michigan.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on House Oversight and Operations.
Reps. Ehardt, Raczkowski, Van Woerkom, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Hager, Sanborn and Julian introduced
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 255, entitled "Prepaid funeral contract funding act," by amending section 19 (MCL 328.229).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Reps. Ehardt, Pappageorge, Raczkowski, Van Woerkom, Vander Veen, Voorhees, Hager and Julian introduced
House Bill No. 4604, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 401i.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4605, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending sections 45, 46, and 47 (MCL 38.45, 38.46, and 38.47), section 45 as amended by 1988 PA 351.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security and Retirement.
Rep. Jamnick introduced
House Bill No. 4606, 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.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Rocca moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:40 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives.