No. 74
JOURNAL OF THE SENATE
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 24, 2001.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Dick Posthumus.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Bennett--present | Gougeon--present | Peters--present |
| Bullard--present | Hammerstrom--present | Schuette--present |
| Byrum--present | Hart--present | Schwarz--present |
| Cherry--present | Hoffman--present | Scott--present |
| DeBeaussaert--present | Johnson--present | Shugars--present |
| DeGrow--present | Koivisto--present | Sikkema--present |
| Dingell--present | Leland--present | Smith--present |
| Dunaskiss--excused | McCotter--present | Steil--present |
| Emerson--present | McManus--present | Stille--present |
| Emmons--present | Miller--present | Van Regenmorter--present |
| Garcia--present | Murphy--present | Vaughn--excused |
| Gast--present | North--present | Young--present |
Goschka--present
Pastor Timothy Loewe of Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saginaw offered the following invocation:
Mighty eternal God and Father, we give You thanks today for placing us in the great state of Michigan and serving our people here in the Senate. We ask You, dear Lord, that You would bless our state and all the people therein. We ask You, dear Lord, to bless all of our decisions today and every day. May they be shaped by Your will alone.
We ask You, dear Lord, to bless our President and all the executive branch. We ask You to bless our judges and all law enforcement officials. We ask You to bless all of our state officers and, dear Lord, we ask You, certainly, today to bless and keep safe the armed forces of the United States of America as they are in harms way. We ask for a successful and peaceful conclusion to this war on terror. We ask You, dear Lord, to bless all of us as we go about our daily work, and keep us safe.
Finally, dear Lord, we ask You to bless all the United States of America as we pray the prayer that Jesus teaches: "Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen."
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Garcia be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Dunaskiss be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Department of State
Administrative Rules
Notice of Filing
October 10, 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 2:50 p.m. this date, administrative rule (01-10-01) for the Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, entitled "State Parks and Recreation Areas," effective 7 days hereafter.
Sincerely,
Candice S. Miller
Secretary of State
Elena L. Beasley, Manager
Office of the Great Seal
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Department of Consumer and Industry Services
October 19, 2001
Pursuant to Section 314 of P.A. 293 of 2000, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:
| Type of Report | Facility | Report # | License # |
| Licensing Report | Sequoyah Center | CS470201401 | |
| Special Investigation | Green Oak Center | SIR2001C0208034 | CS470201159 |
| Special Investigation | Green Oak Center | SIR2001C0208035 | CS470201159 |
These report were performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. These reports 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 Secretary for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of the Auditor General
October 22, 2001
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report and/or executive digest:
Performance Audit of the Forest Management Division, Department of Natural Resources, October 2001.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, October 23:
House Bill Nos. 4753 5139
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, October 23, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 411 at 1:53 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 497 at 1:55 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 675 at 1:57 p.m.
The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Tuesday, October 23, of:
Senate Bill Nos. 775 781 782
The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, assumed the Chair.
Senators Garcia and Cherry entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Emmons moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 499
Senate Bill No. 500
House Bill No. 4562
Senate Bill No. 666
Senate Bill No. 430
House Bill No. 4626
House Bill No. 4156
House Bill No. 4548
House Bill No. 4771
House Bill No. 4174
Senate Bill No. 503
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 499, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by repealing chapter 37 (MCL 500.3701 to 500.3728).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 361 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 500, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 244 (MCL 500.244), as amended by 1992 PA 182.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 362 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
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 question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 363 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 666, entitled
A bill to repeal enacting section 2 of 1995 PA 274.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 364 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
Senator Bullard offered to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1995 PA 274, entitled "An act to amend section 834 of Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1956, entitled as amended "The insurance code of 1956," as amended by Act No. 443 of the Public Acts of 1994, being section 500.834 of the Michigan Compiled Laws," by repealing enacting section 2.
The amendment to the title was adopted.
The Senate agreed to the title as amended.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 430, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by repealing section 75106 (MCL 324.75106).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 365 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed temporarily:
House Bill No. 4626
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4156, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending the title and section 11 (MCL 207.561), section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 446.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 366 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4548
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4771, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 16 (MCL 125.1516).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 367 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to create a construction code commission and prescribe its functions; to authorize the director to promulgate rules with recommendations from each affected board relating to the construction, alteration, demolition, occupancy, and use of buildings and structures; to prescribe energy conservation standards for the construction of certain buildings; to provide for statewide approval of premanufactured units; to provide for the testing of new devices, materials, and techniques for the construction of buildings and structures; to define the classes of buildings and structures affected by the act; to provide for administration and enforcement of the act; to create a state construction code fund; to prohibit certain conduct; to establish penalties, remedies, and sanctions for violations of the act; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide an appropriation,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4174, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5735 (MCL 600.5735).
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 368 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McCotter | Shugars |
| Byrum | Goschka | McManus | Sikkema |
| Cherry | Gougeon | Miller | Smith |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Steil |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Stille |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Johnson | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Koivisto | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Dunaskiss Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of such courts, and of the judges and other officers thereof; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in said courts; pleading, evidence, practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in said courts; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, designated Senator Garcia as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 217, entitled
A bill to regulate the servicing, repair, and maintenance of certain appliances and the compensation received by certain persons for those activities; to provide for certain disclosures and warranties regarding those activities; to limit certain representations by service dealers; and to provide for certain remedies.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4820, entitled
A bill to regulate the production, transportation, handling, processing, delivery, and sale of grade A milk and milk products; to define grade A milk and milk products and to establish standards and requirements for grade A milk and milk products; to provide for dairy food safety; to provide for the sampling, sampling analysis, and transportation of milk and milk products; to regulate the labeling, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products for the protection of the consuming public and to prevent fraud and deception by prohibiting the misbranding, adulteration, manufacture, distribution, and sale of milk and milk products; to provide for enforcement; to provide for licenses and permits and revocation of licenses and permits; to impose certain fees; to require certain security arrangements of milk plants to ensure the prompt payment of producers; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and officers; to provide for uniform standards and uniform inspection; to provide for promulgation of rules; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-2).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, line 24, after "federal" by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting "act.".
2. Amend page 7, following line 3, by inserting:
"(g) "Federal act" means the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act, chapter 675, 52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. 301 to 321, 331 to 333, 334 to 343-3, 344 to 346a, 347, 348 to 356c, 358 to 360, 360b to 360dd, 360hh to 360oo, 360rr to 363, 371 to 376, and 378 to 397." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
3. Amend page 7, line 6, after "for" by striking out "producers" and inserting "producer".
4. Amend page 10, line 14, after "United States" by inserting "department of health and human services,".
5. Amend page 22, line 8, after "administrator" by inserting "or as mutually agreed upon by the producers, the milk plant, and the department".
6. Amend page 22, line 21, after "receive" by inserting "milk".
7. Amend page 42, line 4, after "and" by striking out "will" and inserting "shall".
8. Amend page 47, line 24, after the second "the" by striking out the balance of the line through "clean" on line 25 and inserting "farm milk tank shall be cleaned".
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 4829, entitled
A bill to define and regulate milk, cream, frozen desserts, and related foods and by-products of those foods under certain circumstances; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officers; to prohibit the sale of unclean and unsanitary milk and manufactured dairy products and their use in the manufacture of food products; to prohibit unclean and unsanitary conditions of milk and milk processing establishments; to establish production and handling standards of sanitary milk and dairy products for manufacturing and manufactured dairy products; to regulate the sale and transportation of milk and dairy products for manufacturing purposes; to issue licenses and permits to certain persons and provide for the revocation or suspension of licenses and permits under certain circumstances; to impose certain fees; to require certain security devices under certain circumstances; to establish inspection requirements; to promulgate rules; to set certain standards for milk and dairy products, processing, and pasteurization; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The following are the amendments to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole:
1. Amend page 3, line 23, after "federal" by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting "act.".
2. Amend page 9, following line 3, by inserting:
"(b) "Federal act" means the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act, chapter 675, 52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. 301 to 321, 331 to 333, 334 to 343-3, 344 to 346a, 347, 348 to 356c, 358 to 360, 360b to 360dd, 360hh to 360oo, 360rr to 363, 371 to 376, and 378 to 397." and relettering the remaining subdivisions.
3. Amend page 15, line 14, after "federal" by striking out the balance of the line through "cosmetic" on line 15.
4. Amend page 16, line 3, after "1992" by inserting a comma and "incorporated by reference".
5. Amend page 56, line 21, after "and" by striking out "will" and inserting "shall".
6. Amend page 76, line 24, after "producers" by inserting a comma and "including the siblings, children, and parents of the producers, as well as any employees who live and work on the farm".
7. Amend page 95, line 9, after "section 70" by striking out the balance of the line and inserting "of the federal act,".
8. Amend page 128, line 16, after "section" by striking out "139(5)" and inserting "139".
The Senate agreed to the substitute, as amended, recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, assumed the Chair.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 503, entitled
A bill to regulate the business of deferred presentment services; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Scott offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-6).
The question being on the adoption of the substitute,
Senator Garcia moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed for today.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 726, 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 or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 2b (MCL 28.422b), as added by 1994 PA 338.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Emmons moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Conference Reports
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 30
The motion prevailed.
Senator McCotter submitted the following:
FIRST CONFERENCE REPORT
The Committee of Conference on the matters of difference between the two Houses concerning
Senate Joint Resolution D, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determination of certain salaries and expense allowances become effective only upon approval by the legislature for the following legislative session and for the amendment of those determinations.
Recommends:
First: That the House recede from the Substitute of the House as passed by the House.
Second: That the Senate and House agree to the Substitute of the Senate as passed by the Senate, amended to read as follows:
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determinations of certain salaries and expense allowances may be reduced by the legislature and only become effective with approval of the legislature for the legislative session immediately following the next general election.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determinations of certain salaries and expense allowances may be reduced by the legislature and only become effective with approval of the legislature for the legislative session immediately following the next general election, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:
ARTICLE IV
Sec. 12. The state officers compensation commission is created which SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION shall determine the salaries and expense allowances of the members of the legislature, the governor, the lieutenant governor, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, and the justices of the supreme court. The commission shall consist of 7 members appointed by the governor WHOSE QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE DETERMINED BY LAW. The SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE commission shall determine the salaries and expense allowances of the members of the legislature, the governor, the lieutenant governor, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, and the justices of the supreme court which determinations shall be the salaries and expense allowances unless ONLY IF the legislature by concurrent resolution adopted by 2/3 A MAJORITY of the members elected to and serving in each house of the legislature reject APPROVE them. THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL ALTERNATE ON WHICH HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE SHALL ORIGINATE THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, WITH THE SENATE ORIGINATING THE FIRST CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MAY AMEND THE SALARY AND EXPENSE DETERMINATIONS OF THE STATE OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO REDUCE 1 OR MORE OF THE SALARY AND EXPENSE DETERMINATIONS. IF THE SALARY AND EXPENSE DETERMINATIONS ARE APPROVED OR AMENDED AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE SALARY AND EXPENSE DETERMINATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE FOR THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION. The commission shall meet each 2 years for no more than 15 session days. The legislature shall implement this section by law.
Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by law.
Third: That the Senate and House agree to the title of the joint resolution to read as follows:
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 12 of article IV, to provide that the state officers compensation commission's determinations of certain salaries and expense allowances may be reduced by the legislature and only become effective with approval of the legislature for the legislative session immediately following the next general election.
Thaddeus G. McCotter
Kenneth R. Sikkema
Burton Leland
Conferees for the Senate
Bruce Patterson
Clark Bisbee
Gilda Jacobs
Conferees for the House
Pursuant to joint rule 9, the conference report was laid over one day.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following concurrent resolution be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11
The motion prevailed.
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No. 122
Senate Resolution No. 123
Senate Resolution No. 125
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senate Resolution No. 122.
A resolution honoring the dedication of Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School in Chesterfield Township.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 73, p. 1854.)
Senators Young and Goschka were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Byrum offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 123.
A resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Avenue Original Church of God.
Whereas, The Pennsylvania Avenue Original Church of God was founded in 1926 by Bishop Cary McLaurine, Sr., and Bishop Jesse Smith; and
Whereas, It was the first church of its kind to institute a bus system that transported members and friends around the city of Lansing, as well as transporting children to Bible studies and other events held within the church; and
Whereas, The Pennsylvania Avenue Original Church of God, under the guidance of Elder Samuel T. Moore, established the Holiness Young People's Union which trains young men and women for missionary work; and
Whereas, The church has worked in connection with the Home Mission Bible Band delivering food, clothing, and the Word of God to those in need; and
Whereas, For 75 years, the Pennsylvania Avenue Original Church of God has worked within the community of Lansing providing many services to the people; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby honor the Pennsylvania Avenue Original Church on the celebration of its momentous 75th Anniversary; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the congregation as a token of our esteem.
Senators Young and Goschka were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Scott, Young and Dingell offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 125.
A resolution of tribute honoring Annette Rainwater on the occasion of her retirement.
Whereas, With her retirement, Annette Rainwater is bringing to a close numerous years of commitment to the people of the city of Detroit and the office of Councilman Clyde Cleveland. Her talents and energies have benefitted our state in many ways, and we join with her colleagues and friends in expressing our admiration for her exemplary public service; and
Whereas, A native of Georgia, Annette attended Wayne State University where she majored in political science. Her lifetime of professional and personal achievements reflect an unwavering commitment to human rights and civil rights activism on both local and national fronts. She is a longtime civil rights and social activist and has worked on various committees and projects throughout the city, state, and nation; and
Whereas, Annette's legacy of public service began at a very early age with various organizations and committees: Youth Committee for Congressman Diggs, William Patrick, Wade H. McCree, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Young Democrats, and Young Citizens Committee-state of Michigan. She served as chairperson, Youth March on Washington for Integration of Schools, state of Michigan; coordinator, Young Adult Division, Dr. M.L. King Nonviolent March in Detroit; and chair, Young Adult National Council of Negro Women. In addition, Annette has worked in the capacity of community liaison for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and executive director of Operation PUSH, Detroit Chapter. She is the former president of the National Political Congress of Black Women (1985-87) and national board member (1988-96); and
Whereas, Ms. Rainwater served on several presidential campaigns: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and James Earl Carter, Jr. She was a Reverend Jesse Jackson delegate to the 1984 and 1988 Democratic National Conventions and President Bill Clinton delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1992. Annette was also an organizer for the "United Women to Elect Debbie Stabenow for Senator" committee; and
Whereas, A partial list of memberships, honors, and awards include Outstanding Matriarch of Reclaim Our Youth Award; Daughter, Florence Ames Temple No. 17; member, Michigan Black Caucus Board Youth Advocacy Program; member, SCLC, Trade Union Leadership Council (TULC), National Council of Negro Women, Detroit Urban League, Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus, Democratic Party, Operation PUSH, Rainbow Coalition, 15th Congressional
Democratic District, African-American Museum, and national board of National Political Congress of Black Women, Inc. (NPCBW); past president and founding member, Alpha Theta Chapter Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Detroit Chapter; delegate, Michigan State Democratic Party Central Committee; chairperson, Get Out the Vote, NAACP; community organizer for Bill Clinton for President, 1996; chairperson, SCLC Annual M.L. King, Jr., Celebration, 1996; precinct delegate, 15th Congressional Democratic District; Detroit Advisory Council for Boysville; and life member of the NAACP and second vice president of the Board of Management-Downtown Branch; and
Whereas, Annette Rainwater received numerous other awards, recognitions, and honors: Bridge Builder Award; Rosa J. Gragg Education and Civic Club Award; Florence Temple Award; state of Michigan resolution; Office of the Governor, state of Michigan-Governor James J. Blanchard; Congresswoman Barbara-Rose Collins; special congressional recognition from Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick; Wayne County Sheriff Robert A. Ficano; city of Detroit proclamation, Mayor Coleman A. Young; Spirit of Detroit award and testimonial resolution, Detroit City Council; recognition for founding Annette Rainwater Institute of Grassroots Organizing; city of Highland Park proclamation, Mayor Martha G. Scott; Willie T. Barrow Award; and national Operation PUSH, Rainbow Coalition; and
Whereas, Annette is married to Andrew Miller, and they are the proud parents of Julian (daughter-in-law Debra) and grandson, Julian Rainwater, II. She is a member of the St. Johns C.M.E. Church where her pastor is Reverend Tony Curtis Henderson; and
Whereas, This phenomenal woman is an extraordinary catalyst to igniting change. Her mere presence on any campaign lends a great measure of credibility. Annette's no-nonsense philosophy is contagious and inspiring. She is an inspiration to all as she has the natural ability of making things happen; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That a unanimous accolade of admiration and commendation be offered in thanks to Annette Rainwater upon her retirement from the office of Detroit City Councilman Clyde Cleveland. Her contributions to the citizens of the city of Detroit, state of Michigan, and in every corner of the globe will forever be appreciated and treasured. May she know of our esteem and our best wishes for continued success; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Annette Rainwater and her family as a token of our appreciation for her many years of dedicated service.
Senators Bullard, Dunaskiss, Garcia, Leland, North, Shugars and Hammerstrom offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 124.
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include accelerated highway investments in any short-term economic stimulus package that is passed.
Whereas, Since the events of September 11, 2001, a much sharper focus has been placed on ways to address America's economic stimulus needs and generate American jobs; and
Whereas, Every $1 billion of increased investment in highway infrastructure generates 42,000 jobs and $2.1 billion in economic activity; and
Whereas, The Michigan Department of Transportation, working with their partners in the private sector, can provide an immediate stimulus to the economy, while at the same time addressing high priority infrastructure needs; and
Whereas, The Congress of the United States should provide $5 billion in obligation authority in fiscal year 2002 to the state Department of Transportation, consistent with the funding formulas included in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21); and
Whereas, The Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) has a sufficient balance to allow for this investment; and
Whereas, Michigan's share of this investment would be $160.7 million; and
Whereas, This investment would create 5,804 jobs in Michigan; and
Whereas, There are considerable needs across the state for road and bridge improvement projects to warrant this additional investment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body memorialize the Congress of the United States to include accelerated highway investments in any short-term economic stimulus package that is passed in Washington, D.C.; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy 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.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Goschka was named co-sponsor of the resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Dunaskiss, McManus, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Bullard, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Dingell, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Joint Resolution T, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 19 and 35, section 36 related to the Michigan state parks endowment fund, and section 37 of article IX, to eliminate certain investment restrictions for certain state funds, to increase the accumulated principal limitation of the Michigan natural resources trust fund, to modify provisions of the Michigan natural resources trust fund and the state parks endowment fund related to their allowable expenditures and the investment of their assets, to provide for the investment of the assets of the Michigan veterans' trust fund, and to renumber certain sections.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Gougeon and North introduced
Senate Bill No. 783, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 1993 PA 325.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators North and Gougeon introduced
Senate Bill No. 784, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 1994 PA 34.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Sikkema, Bullard and Goschka introduced
Senate Bill No. 785, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4104 (MCL 324.4104).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Steil, Van Regenmorter and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 786, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8121 (MCL 600.8121), as amended by 2000 PA 449.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Steil, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars, Bullard and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 787, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2612, 20101, 20145, 20161, 20164, 20165, 20166, 21420, 21551, and 21563 (MCL 333.2612, 333.20101, 333.20145, 333.20161, 333.20164, 333.20165, 333.20166, 333.21420, 333.21551, and 333.21563), section 2612 as added by 1990 PA 138, sections 20101 and 20166 as amended by 1988 PA 332, section 20145 as amended by 1993 PA 88, section 20161 as amended by 2000 PA 253, section 20164 as amended by 1990 PA 179, section 20165 as amended by 1998 PA 108, section 21420 as amended by 1982 PA 245, section 21551 as amended by 1990 PA 331, and section 21563 as added by 1990 PA 252; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Bullard, Steil, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 788, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 47, entitled "An act to authorize 2 or more cities, townships, and villages, or any combination of cities, townships, and villages, to incorporate a hospital authority for planning, promoting, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, owning, maintaining, and operating 1 or more community hospitals and related buildings or structures and related facilities; to provide for the sale, lease, or other transfer of a hospital owned by a hospital authority to a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of this state for no or nominal monetary consideration; to define hospitals and community hospitals; to provide for changes in the membership therein; to authorize the cities, townships, and villages to levy taxes for community hospital purposes; to provide for the issuance of bonds; to provide for the pledge of assessments; to provide for borrowing money for operation and maintenance and issuing notes for operation and maintenance; to validate elections heretofore held and notes heretofore issued; to validate bonds heretofore issued; to authorize condemnation proceedings; to grant certain powers of a body corporate; to validate and ratify the organization, existence, and membership of entities acting as hospital authorities under the act and the actions taken by hospital authorities and by the members of the hospital authorities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by repealing section 8t (MCL 331.8t).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars, Bullard, Garcia and Steil introduced
Senate Bill No. 789, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 24.207 and 24.208), section 7 as amended by 2000 PA 216 and section 8 as amended by 1999 PA 262.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Steil, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars, Bullard and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 790, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending sections 401 and 414a (MCL 550.1401 and 550.1414a), section 401 as amended by 2000 PA 26 and section 414a as amended by 1988 PA 345.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Garcia, Steil, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars and Bullard introduced
Senate Bill No. 791, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 38, entitled "Hospital finance authority act," by repealing section 47 (MCL 331.77).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 792, entitled
A bill to amend 1999 PA 94, entitled "Michigan merit award scholarship act," by amending section 5 (MCL 390.1455).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Schwarz, Smith, North, Hammerstrom, Gast, Byrum, Van Regenmorter and Goschka introduced
Senate Bill No. 793, entitled
A bill to establish an educational scholarship program for eligible resident students enrolled in certain nursing programs; to prescribe conditions for repayment of the scholarships; to establish a Michigan nursing scholarship fund and to provide for its administration; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Schwarz, Dingell, Byrum, Johnson, Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Bullard and Goschka introduced
Senate Bill No. 794, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2882 (MCL 333.2882), as amended by 1997 PA 54.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Schwarz, McCotter, Dingell, Young, Peters, North, Byrum, Johnson, Stille, Van Regenmorter, Smith, DeBeaussaert, Hammerstrom, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Bullard and Dunaskiss introduced
Senate Bill No. 795, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 32504a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators McManus, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Dunaskiss, Bullard, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Dingell, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 796, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1902, 1903, and 1904 (MCL 324.1902, 324.1903, and 324.1904), section 1902 as amended by 1996 PA 134 and sections 1903 and 1904 as added by 1995 PA 60.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Garcia, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Dunaskiss, Bullard, McManus, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Dingell, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 797, entitled
A bill to amend 1946 (Ex Sess) PA 9, entitled "An act to create the Michigan veterans' trust fund, and to define who shall be eligible to receive assistance therefrom; to provide for the disbursement of the income thereof and surplus therein; to create a board of trustees, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for county and district committees, and their powers, duties, and expenses; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act," by amending section 5 (MCL 35.605).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Dingell, Dunaskiss, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Bullard, McManus, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 798, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 74119 (MCL 324.74119), as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Smith, Dunaskiss, Johnson, Gast, Bullard, McManus, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Dingell, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 799, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43902 (MCL 324.43902), as amended by 2000 PA 69.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Bennett, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Dunaskiss, Bullard, McManus, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Koivisto, Dingell, Hoffman, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 800, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43704 (MCL 324.43704), as amended by 2001 PA 50.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Koivisto, Dunaskiss, Johnson, Smith, Gast, Bullard, McManus, Hart, North, DeBeaussaert, Dingell, Hoffman, Bennett, Sikkema, Steil, Shugars, Schuette, Gougeon, Hammerstrom, Goschka, Garcia and Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 801, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 22, entitled "Michigan civilian conservation corps act," by amending section 12a (MCL 409.312a), as added by 1994 PA 394.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Steil, Hammerstrom, Emmons, Shugars, Bullard and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 802, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 323, entitled "Michigan health planning and health policy development act," by amending section 4 (MCL 325.2004).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4753, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2131 (MCL 324.2131), as added by 1995 PA 60.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5139, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1139.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 775, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 208.19), as added by 1999 PA 115.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4481, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5092, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 62, entitled "Property tax limitation act," by amending section 5i (MCL 211.205i), as amended by 1994 PA 190.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submits the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Peters and Byrum
Excused: Senator Garcia
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, October 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420)
Detroit Metro Airport Review - Thursday, October 25, 1:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-1801)
Education - Monday, October 29, 2:00 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Finance - Thursday, October 25, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3760)
Government Operations - Thursday, October 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Great Lakes Conservation Task Force - Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m., City of Port Huron Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron; Monday, November 5, 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph Public Library, 500 Market, St. Joseph; Monday, November 26, 6:00 p.m., Saginaw Valley State University, Curtis Center, 2250 Pierce Road, University Center (373-0797)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Tuesday, October 30, 1:30 p.m., 8th Floor Conference Room, Farnum Building (373-0797)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:07 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.