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No. 40

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

91st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 7, 2002.

10:00 a.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator John J.H. Schwarz.

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Bennett--present Gougeon--present Sanborn--present

Bullard--excused Hammerstrom--present Schuette--present

Byrum--excused 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--present 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 Peters--present

Senator Christopher D. Dingell of the 7th District offered the following invocation:

O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of sometimes great perils, that by reason of the weakness of our nature, we have trouble making forward progress. Grant us such health of mind and body that these evils which we suffer for our sins we may overcome through Thine assistance. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Motions and Communications

Senator Emmons moved that Senator Schuette be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Emmons moved that Senator Bullard be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Byrum be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Vaughn be excused from this week's sessions.

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, May 2:

House Bill Nos. 4377 5138 5369 5370 5403 5807 5866 5867 5883 5896

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, May 3, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 982 at 2:30 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1045 at 2:32 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1047 at 2:34 p.m.

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Thursday, May 2, of:

House Bill No. 5988

The Secretary announced the printing and placement in the members' files on Friday, May 3, of:

Senate Bill Nos. 1255 1265 1266 1267 1268 1269

House Bill Nos. 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5994 5995 5996 5997 5998

Messages from the Governor

The following messages from the Governor were received and read:

May 2, 2002

There is herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment to office:

Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees

Mr. John C. Kennedy III, 4610 Bradford, NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, as a member representing the general public, succeeding Mr. Paul C. Hillegonds of Plymouth, who has resigned, for a term expiring on December 31, 2004.

May 2, 2002

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointment and reappointments to office:

State Higher Education Facilities Commission

Mrs. Carol A. Stockman, 5425 Scottdale Road, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, county of Berrien, as a member representing the general public, succeeding herself, for a term beginning on May 23, 2002 and expiring on May 22, 2006.

Mr. William J. Cochran, 425 Woodland Pass, East Lansing, Michigan 48823-2025, county of Ingham, as a member representing the general public, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on May 23, 2002 and expiring on May 22, 2006.

Mr. Robert Partridge, 6313 Winter Run Court, Ada, Michigan 49302, county of Kent, as a member representing community colleges, succeeding Mr. Donald Newport of Alpena, whose term has expired, for a term beginning on May 23, 2002 and expiring on May 22, 2006.

May 6, 2002

There are herewith presented for consideration and confirmation by the Senate, the following appointments and reappointments to office:

Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Board of Directors

Captain Michael G. McCabe, 366 Nawakwa West, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307, county of Oakland, as a member representing law enforcement, succeeding The Honorable Christopher S. Boyd of Saginaw, whose term will expire on July 1, 2002, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Ms. Brenda L. Schneider, 37805 Glengrove, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, as a member representing purchasers of auto insurance, succeeding herself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Mr. David B. Robertson, 5265 Lethbridge Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, as a member representing purchasers of auto insurance, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Mr. David B. Robertson, 5265 Lethbridge Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439, county of Genesee, as a member representing purchasers of auto insurance, succeeding Ms. Rosemary A. Gordon of Grosse Pointe Farms, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 1, 2002.

Mr. Thomas E. Packla, 3781 Edgemont, Troy, Michigan 48084, county of Oakland, as a member representing auto insurers, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Colonel Stephen D. Madden, Director, Department of State Police, 714 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, as a member representing the Executive Office, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Colonel Stephen D. Madden, Director, Department of State Police, 714 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, as a member representing the Executive Office, succeeding Colonel Michael D. Robinson, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 1, 2002.

Mr. Steven R. Wagner, 47181 Northumberland Street, Novi, Michigan 48374, county of Oakland, as a member representing auto insurers, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Chief Jerry A. Oliver, Sr., Chief of Police, Detroit Police Department, 1300 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, as a member representing law enforcement, succeeding himself, for a term beginning on July 2, 2002 and expiring on July 1, 2006.

Chief Jerry A. Oliver, Sr., Chief of Police, Detroit Police Department, 1300 Beaubien, Detroit, Michigan 48226, county of Wayne, as a member representing law enforcement, succeeding Mr. Marvin H. Winkler, Jr., of Detroit, who has resigned, for a term expiring on July 1, 2002.

Sincerely,

John Engler

Governor

The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Messages from the House

Senate Bill No. 989, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8302, 8303, 8304, 8305, 8306, 8309, 8310, 8311, 8312, 8313, 8314, 8317, 8318, 8319, 8322, 8327, 8329, 8330, and 8333 (MCL 324.8302, 324.8303, 324.8304, 324.8305, 324.8306, 324.8309, 324.8310, 324.8311, 324.8312, 324.8313, 324.8314, 324.8317, 324.8318, 324.8319, 324.8322, 324.8327, 324.8329, 324.8330, and 324.8333), section 8319 as amended by 1996 PA 312, and by adding sections 8307a, 8307b, 8307c, 8307d, 8307e, and 8307f; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Substitute (H-1).

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

Senator McManus offered the following amendments to the substitute:

1. Amend page 46, line 17, after "~~offense.~~" by striking out the balance of the line through "subsection." on line 26.

2. Amend page 47, line 26, after "not" by inserting "grossly".

The amendments to the substitute were adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House substitute, as amended,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 481 Yeas--22

Bennett Gast McCotter Shugars

DeGrow Goschka McManus Sikkema

Dingell Gougeon North Steil

Dunaskiss Hammerstrom Sanborn Stille

Emmons Hoffman Schwarz Van Regenmorter

Garcia Johnson

Nays--12

Cherry Hart Miller Scott

DeBeaussaert Koivisto Murphy Smith

Emerson Leland Peters Young

Excused--4

Bullard Byrum Schuette 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 full title.

Senate Bill No. 748, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 3801, 3807, 3809, 3811, 3815, 3819, and 3829 (MCL 500.3801, 500.3807, 500.3809, 500.3811, 500.3815, 500.3819, and 500.3829), as added by 1992 PA 84, and by adding sections 3830 and 3830a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill 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 the title and sections 3515, 3519, 3523, 3529, 3801, 3807, 3809, 3811, 3815, 3819, and 3829 (MCL 500.3515, 500.3519, 500.3523, 500.3529, 500.3801, 500.3807, 500.3809, 500.3811, 500.3815, 500.3819, and 500.3829), the title as amended by 1998 PA 457, sections 3515, 3519, 3523, and 3529 as added by 2000 PA 252, and sections 3801, 3807, 3809, 3811, 3815, 3819, and 3829 as added by 1992 PA 84, and by adding sections 224b, 3830, and 3830a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

Senator Emmons moved that further consideration of bill be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

Senate Bill No. 356, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and cities under 15,000 population; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 41.801), as amended by 1998 PA 545.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 645, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 310e, 319, and 732 (MCL 257.303, 257.310e, 257.319, and 257.732), sections 303 and 319 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 310e as amended by 2000 PA 456, and section 732 as amended by 2001 PA 134.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-3) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date," by amending sections 303, 310e, 319, and 732 (MCL 257.303, 257.310e, 257.319, and 257.732), sections 303 and 319 as amended by 2001 PA 159, section 310e as amended by 2000 PA 456, and section 732 as amended by 2001 PA 134, and by adding section 303a.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1168, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 370, entitled "Vietnam veteran era bonus act," by amending section 15 (MCL 35.1035).

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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 full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 1169, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending sections 22 and 25 (MCL 125.1422 and 125.1425), section 22 as amended by 1999 PA 131 and section 25 as amended by 1993 PA 220.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-2) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1171, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 220, entitled "Michigan family farm development act," by amending section 13 (MCL 285.263), as amended by 1983 PA 68.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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 full title.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 1177, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled "An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations," by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 1997 PA 127.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 1178, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 227, entitled "Shared credit rating act," by amending section 9 (MCL 141.1059), as amended by 1988 PA 316.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1179, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 19603 (MCL 324.19603), as added by 1998 PA 288.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1180, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 50510 (MCL 324.50510), as added by 1995 PA 57.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1181, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 71503 (MCL 324.71503), as amended by 1995 PA 72.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 1182, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 76703 (MCL 324.76703), as amended by 2001 PA 78.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.

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:

House Bill No. 5821

House Bill No. 5822

House Bill No. 5823

House Bill No. 5836

House Bill No. 5837

House Bill No. 5838

House Bill No. 5839

House Bill No. 5840

House Bill No. 5841

House Bill No. 5842

House Bill No. 5843

House Bill No. 5844

House Bill No. 5846

House Bill No. 5847

House Bill No. 5848

House Bill No. 5849

House Bill No. 5851

House Bill No. 5852

House Bill No. 5854

House Bill No. 5855

Senate Bill No. 1094

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5821, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 445 (MCL 380.445).

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. 482 Yeas--34

Bennett Gast McCotter Scott

Cherry Goschka McManus Shugars

DeBeaussaert Gougeon Miller Sikkema

DeGrow Hammerstrom Murphy Smith

Dingell Hart North Steil

Dunaskiss Hoffman Peters Stille

Emerson Johnson Sanborn Van Regenmorter

Emmons Koivisto Schwarz Young

Garcia Leland

Nays--0

Excused--4

Bullard Byrum Schuette 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 provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5822, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 159, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a base conversion authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the base conversion authority; and to provide for conversion of certain bases to civilian uses," by amending section 8 (MCL 3.578).

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. 483 Yeas--34

Garcia Leland

Nays--0

Excused--4

Bullard Byrum Schuette 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 Schuette entered the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5823, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 4302 (MCL 324.4302).

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. 484 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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 the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5836, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled "Metropolitan transportation authorities act of 1967," by amending section 16 (MCL 124.416), as amended by 1983 PA 31.

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. 485 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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 metropolitan transportation authorities; to define their powers and duties, including the creation of transportation districts; to provide for the withdrawal of counties from the authorities; to require the state to guarantee payment of certain claims against certain transportation authorities and to give the state a lien in satisfaction of payment; to permit the creation of certain councils; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5837, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled "Public transportation authority act," by amending section 23 (MCL 124.473).

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. 486 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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 authorize the formation of public transportation authorities with certain general powers and duties; to provide for the withdrawal of certain local entities from public transportation authorities; to authorize certain local entities to levy property taxes for public transportation service and public transportation purposes; to protect the rights of employees of existing public transportation systems; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes; to provide for the pledge of taxes, revenues, assessments, tax levies, and other funds for bond or note payment; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; to validate taxes authorized before July 10, 1986, elections held before July 10, 1986, and bonds and notes issued before July 10, 1986; to provide for transfer of certain tax revenue and certain powers, rights, duties, and obligations; to authorize condemnation proceedings; to grant certain powers to certain local entities; to validate and ratify the organization, existence, and membership of public transportation authorities created before July 10, 1986 and the actions taken by those public transportation authorities and by the members of those public transportation authorities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5838, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 111, entitled "An act to provide for the acquisition, construction, establishment, opening, altering, improving and maintaining of highways; authorizing contracts between townships and boards of county road commissioners for the same; authorizing townships to finance their share of the cost of the same from its contingent fund, special assessments, and bonds or short term notes issued in anticipation of the receipt of sales tax moneys or general obligation bonds; and to prescribe procedures and conditions relative to the issuance of said bonds or short term notes," by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 247.354 and 247.355), section 4 as amended by 1983 PA 109.

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. 487 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5839, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10n (MCL 247.660n) as added by 1987 PA 234.

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. 488 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5840, entitled

A bill to amend 1952 PA 175, entitled "An act to authorize incorporated cities and villages to borrow money and issue bonds in anticipation of future payments from the motor vehicle highway fund, for any purpose or purposes for which said funds may be used and for the purpose of refunding such bonds; authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the issuing city or village, upon proper resolution of its governing body, as additional security for the payment of said bonds; and to prescribe procedures and conditions relative to the issuance of such bonds," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 247.701 and 247.703), section 1 as amended by 1998 PA 506 and section 3 as amended by 1988 PA 152; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. 489 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5841, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 55, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of public authorities to acquire, own, and operate or cause to be operated mass transportation systems; to require the state to guarantee payment of certain claims against certain transportation authorities and to give the state a lien in satisfaction of payment; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties of those public authorities; to provide for the issuance of bonds; to provide for the levy and collection of certain taxes; and to authorize contracts between those authorities and either public or private corporations to carry out the operation of those mass transportation systems," by amending section 7 (MCL 124.357), as amended by 1983 PA 137.

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. 490 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5842, entitled

A bill to amend 1911 PA 28, entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of any county to raise by taxation or borrow money for the purpose of purchasing real estate for sites for, and constructing or repairing public buildings and bridges; to limit the amount that can be raised or borrowed for such purpose by such boards in certain cases; to authorize such boards to submit the question of raising or borrowing money for such purposes to the electors of their certain counties; to provide for the manner of submission; and to repeal Act No. 41 of the Public Acts of 1909, entitled "An act limiting the amount which may be raised in any county in any 1 year by the board of supervisors," approved April twenty-first, 1909," by amending section 1 (MCL 141.71).

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. 491 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5843, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 22 (MCL 224.22).

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. 492 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5844, 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 sections 8 and 14 (MCL 252.58 and 252.64); and to repeals acts and parts of acts.

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. 493 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5846, entitled

A bill to repeal 1927 PA 109, entitled "An act to authorize cities to raise by loan, or borrow money for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of bridges and to issue bonds of the said cities to secure repayment thereof and validating proceedings heretofore taken authorizing the issuance of such bonds," (MCL 254.81 to 254.83).

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. 494 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5847, entitled

A bill to repeal 1911 PA 6, entitled "An act to authorize any city within this state, bordering upon any navigable stream which is the boundary line between this state and any other state, in conjunction with any city bordering upon said navigable stream in said other state, to construct and maintain bridges across said stream between said cities," (MCL 254.91 to 254.94).

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. 495 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5848, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 131 (MCL 259.131).

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. 496 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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 relating to aeronautics in this state; providing for the development and regulation thereof; creating a state aeronautics commission; prescribing powers and duties; providing for the licensing, or registration, or supervision and control of all aircraft, airports and landing fields, schools of aviation, flying clubs, airmen, aviation instructors, airport managers, manufacturers, dealers, and commercial operation in intrastate commerce; providing for rules pertaining thereto; prescribing a privilege tax for the use of the aeronautical facilities on the lands and waters of this state; providing for the acquisition, development, and operation of airports, landing fields, and other aeronautical facilities by the state, by political subdivisions, or by public airport authorities; providing for the incorporation of public airport authorities and providing for the powers, duties, and obligations of public airport authorities; providing for the transfer of airport management to public airport authorities, including the transfer of airport liabilities, employees, and operational jurisdiction; providing jurisdiction of crimes, torts, and contracts; providing police powers for those entrusted to enforce this act; providing for civil liability of owners, operators, and others; making hunting from aircraft unlawful; providing for repair station operators lien; providing for appeals from rules or orders issued by the commission; providing for the transfer from the Michigan board of aeronautics to the aeronautics commission all properties and funds held by the board of aeronautics; providing for a state aeronautics fund and making an appropriation therefor; prescribing penalties; and making uniform the law with reference to state development and regulation of aeronautics,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5849, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 205 (MCL 330.1205), as amended by 2000 PA 228.

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. 497 Yeas--34

Bennett Gast McCotter Scott

Cherry Goschka McManus Shugars

DeBeaussaert Gougeon Miller Sikkema

DeGrow Hammerstrom North Smith

Dingell Hart Peters Steil

Dunaskiss Hoffman Sanborn Stille

Emerson Johnson Schuette Van Regenmorter

Emmons Koivisto Schwarz Young

Garcia Leland

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum Vaughn

Not Voting--1

Murphy

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 codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Senator Emerson moved that Senator Murphy be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5851, entitled

A bill to repeal 1919 PA 305, entitled "An act to authorize the issue of bonds; to provide sites for and for the erection thereon of public libraries and for additions to and improvements of such sites and the buildings thereon, whether now existing or hereafter acquired, in cities, villages and school districts where free public libraries have or may hereafter be established," (MCL 397.241 to 397.246).

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. 498 Yeas--34

Garcia Leland

Nays--0

Excused--4

Bullard Byrum Murphy 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5852, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 265, entitled "District library financing act," by amending sections 4, 5, and 9 (MCL 397.284, 397.285, and 397.289), sections 4 and 5 as amended by 1989 PA 25.

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. 499 Yeas--33

Bennett Goschka McCotter Scott

Cherry Gougeon McManus Shugars

DeBeaussaert Hammerstrom Miller Sikkema

DeGrow Hart North Smith

Dingell Hoffman Peters Steil

Dunaskiss Johnson Sanborn Stille

Emerson Koivisto Schuette Van Regenmorter

Emmons Leland Schwarz Young

Gast

Nays--0

Excused--4

Bullard Byrum Murphy Vaughn

Not Voting--1

Garcia

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 authorize district libraries to acquire, construct, or furnish real or personal property for use for library purposes; to authorize district libraries to borrow money and issue bonds and notes and refunding bonds and notes for those acquisitions; and to authorize district libraries to levy a tax for, and to pledge their full faith and credit to, the payment of contracts, bonds, and notes,".

The Senate agreed to the full title.

Senator Murphy entered the Senate Chamber.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5854, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize boards of education to provide for the maintenance of free public libraries existing under the control of boards of education of the cities; to authorize and empower said boards of education to raise or borrow money and issue bonds in sufficient sum to purchase property or site, erect and maintain buildings for use as a free public library and other educational purposes," by amending section 2 (MCL 397.262).

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. 500 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 5855, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 5, entitled "An act authorizing organized townships and incorporated villages in the state of Michigan to borrow money and to issue bonds therefor for the purpose of establishing free public libraries, purchasing sites and constructing buildings thereon," by amending section 4 (MCL 397.324); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. 501 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 1094, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 720 (MCL 257.720), as amended by 1996 PA 136.

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. 502 Yeas--35

Nays--0

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum Vaughn

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: Schwarz

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senators Garcia, Sanborn, Shugars, Goschka, Steil, Van Regenmorter, Sikkema, Hammerstrom, Gougeon, McManus, North, McCotter, Miller, Bennett, Schuette and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1270, entitled

A bill to assert the state's interest in protecting all individuals; and to prescribe responsibilities and procedures in regard to an infant whose live birth results from an abortion.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Gougeon, McCotter, Miller, Bennett, Garcia, Shugars, Schuette and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1271, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 3 of chapter XII (MCL 712.3), as added by 2000 PA 232.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators McCotter, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Garcia, Miller, Dingell, McManus, Van Regenmorter, Hammerstrom, Stille, Bullard, Steil, Shugars, Sanborn, Schuette, Koivisto, Sikkema, Emmons, Goschka, Dunaskiss and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1272, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 135 (MCL 750.135), as amended by 2000 PA 233.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Bennett, Garcia, Gougeon, McCotter, Miller, Hammerstrom, Stille, Shugars, Schuette and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1273, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2000 PA 234.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Miller, Koivisto, Dingell, North, Shugars, Gougeon, Garcia, Schuette and Hoffman introduced

Senate Bill No. 1274, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2822 and 2843 (MCL 333.2822 and 333.2843).

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Hammerstrom, McCotter, Stille, Dingell, Goschka, Bullard, Sikkema, Steil, Young and Byrum introduced

Senate Bill No. 1275, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex offenders registration act," by amending sections 2, 5, 5a, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 28.722, 28.725, 28.725a, 28.727, 28.728, 28.729, and 28.730), sections 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 as amended and section 5a as added by 1999 PA 85, and by adding section 4a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.

Senators Bennett, McCotter and Hart introduced

Senate Bill No. 1276, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," (MCL 389.1 to 389.195) by adding sections 22, 47, 65, and 89.

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

Senators Bennett, McCotter and Hart introduced

Senate Bill No. 1277, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 21, 34a, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43, 57, 61, 62, 63, 85, 86, 87, and 88 (MCL 389.21, 389.34a, 389.36, 389.37, 389.41, 389.42, 389.43, 389.57, 389.61, 389.62, 389.63, 389.85, 389.86, 389.87, and 389.88), sections 21, 37, 41, 42, 43, 57, 61, 62, and 63 as amended and sections 85, 86, 87, and 88 as added by 2000 PA 488 and section 34a as amended by 1982 PA 381.

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

Senator Bullard introduced

Senate Bill No. 1278, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 208.19), as amended by 2001 PA 278.

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

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1279, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 219, entitled "An act to establish the Michigan community service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of the Michigan community service commission; and to provide for the powers and duties of state departments and agencies and certain state officers and employees," by amending section 2 (MCL 408.222).

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

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1280, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 44, entitled "An act to authorize the state board of control for vocational education to accept federal funds as provided under the provisions of federal law," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 395.31, 395.32, 395.33, and 395.34).

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

Senator Garcia introduced

Senate Bill No. 1281, entitled

A bill to amend 1952 PA 111, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of the Michigan veterans' vocational school at Pine lake (Doster, Michigan) as a state institution under the control of the state board of education," by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 395.151 and 395.152).

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1282, entitled

A bill to repeal 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 18, entitled "An act to authorize counties to provide a program of adult education; to provide personnel and equipment; to require approval of the superintendent of public instruction; and to authorize county appropriations therefor," (MCL 388.531 to 388.533).

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

Senator Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1283, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 232, entitled "Rehabilitation act of 1964," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 395.82, 395.83, 395.84, 395.85, 395.86, 395.87, 395.88, and 395.89), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 43 and section 4 as amended by 1985 PA 194.

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

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1284, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 61a (MCL 388.1661a), as amended by 2001 PA 121.

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

Senator Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1285, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and licensing of proprietary schools in the state; to require surety; to provide for collection and disposition of fees; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act," by amending sections 1, 1a, 2, 2a, and 2b (MCL 395.101, 395.101a, 395.102, 395.102a, and 395.102b), sections 1, 2, 2a, and 2b as amended and section 1a as added by 1983 PA 60.

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

Senator Goschka introduced

Senate Bill No. 1286, entitled

A bill to amend 1963 PA 40, entitled "An act to authorize private trade schools, business schools, correspondence schools and institutes to solicit students in this state; to provide for the issuance of permits to solicitors; to prescribe

the powers and duties of the superintendent of public instruction; to provide penalties for violations of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 395.121, 395.122, 395.123, and 395.124), section 3 as amended by 1988 PA 244.

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1287, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 287, entitled "An act to provide for the organization and functions of the state boards of education under the constitutions of 1908 and 1963; to provide for the appointment and functions of the superintendent of public instruction under the constitution of 1963; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 388.1010).

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

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1288, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 327, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, regulation and classification of corporations; to provide their rights, powers and immunities; to prescribe the conditions on which corporations may exercise their powers; to provide for the inclusion of certain existing corporations within the provisions of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which foreign corporations may be admitted to do business within this state; to require certain annual reports to be filed by corporations; to prescribe penalties for the violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts relating to corporations," by amending sections 171, 172, 173, and 177 (MCL 450.171, 450.172, 450.173, and 450.177).

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1289, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 3 (MCL 380.3), as amended by 1995 PA 289.

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1290, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 105, 123, 124, and 143 (MCL 389.105, 389.123, 389.124, and 389.143), section 123 as amended by 1980 PA 5 and section 124 as amended by 1997 PA 135.

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

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1291, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 222, entitled "Higher education loan authority act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1152), as amended by 1987 PA 206.

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

Senator Hammerstrom introduced

Senate Bill No. 1292, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 102, entitled "An act to establish a grant program for certain part-time, independent students in this state; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and institutions of higher education," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1283).

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

Senator Sanborn introduced

Senate Bill No. 1293, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 303, entitled "An act to establish a Michigan work-study program for qualified resident students attending eligible graduate and professional graduate schools and employed by qualified employers; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide for an appropriation," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1323).

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

Senator Sanborn introduced

Senate Bill No. 1294, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 288, entitled "An act to establish a Michigan work-study program for qualified resident students attending eligible postsecondary schools and employed by qualified employers; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1373).

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

Senator Johnson introduced

Senate Bill No. 1295, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 273, entitled "An act to establish a Michigan educational opportunity grant program for resident qualified students enrolled in eligible public postsecondary schools; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1403).

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1296, entitled

A bill to repeal 1964 PA 28, entitled "An act to transfer the powers, duties and functions of the state board of control for vocational education to the state board of education," (MCL 395.21).

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

Senator Garcia introduced

Senate Bill No. 1297, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 164, entitled "An act to create a commission on Spanish-speaking affairs, an office of Spanish-speaking affairs, and an interagency council on Spanish-speaking affairs; to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for appropriations; and to abolish the advisory council for the Spanish-speaking," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 18.302 and 18.304).

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1298, entitled

A bill to repeal 1919 PA 149, entitled "An act to accept the requirements and benefits of an act of the sixty-fourth congress of the United States, approved February 23, 1917, known as the Smith-Hughes act, or Public Act No. 347, relating to appropriations to be made by the federal government to the several states for the support and control of instruction in agriculture, the trades, industries, and home economics, and for the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects; to designate a state board of control for vocational education; to provide for the proper custody and administration of funds received by the state from such appropriations; and to provide for appropriations by the state and by local school authorities to meet the conditions of said act of congress," (MCL 395.1 to 395.10).

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

Senator Gougeon introduced

Senate Bill No. 1299, entitled

A bill to amend 1942 (1st Ex Sess) PA 16, entitled "An act to designate the superintendent of public instruction as the state agency to apply to and receive from the federal government, or any agency thereof, grants in aid of the public schools of this state and educational activities in this state; and to provide for the disbursement thereof," by amending section 5 (MCL 388.805).

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 1300, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 112, entitled "An act to authorize and provide for the issuance, sale, and refunding of bonds, notes, or commercial paper of the state; to provide funds for making loans to school districts for payment of principal and interest on certain school bonds; to provide for use of moneys repaid to the state by school districts; and to make an appropriation," (MCL 388.981 to 388.985) by adding section 1c.

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 1301, entitled

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

Senator Emmons introduced

Senate Bill No. 1302, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled "Revised municipal finance act," by amending sections 105, 303, 319, 517, 701, and 809 (MCL 141.2105, 141.2303, 141.2319, 141.2517, 141.2701, and 141.2809) and by adding sections 304 and 802; 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 Finance.

House Bill No. 4377, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1206.

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.

House Bill No. 5138, entitled

A bill to designate an official historical society of this state.

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 Government Operations.

House Bill No. 5369, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 1998 PA 97.

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 Local, Urban and State Affairs.

House Bill No. 5370, entitled

A bill to amend 1913 PA 380, entitled "An act to regulate gifts of real and personal property to cities, villages, townships, and counties, and the use of the those gifts; and to validate all such gifts made before the enactment of this act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 123.872), the title as amended and section 2 as added by 1985 PA 9.

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 Local, Urban and State Affairs.

House Bill No. 5403, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 4 (MCL 208.4), as amended by 1999 PA 115.

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 Finance.

House Bill No. 5807, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled "State survey and remonumentation act," by amending sections 8 and 12 (MCL 54.268 and 54.272), as amended by 1998 PA 5.

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 Local, Urban and State Affairs.

House Bill No. 5866, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1a of chapter IX (MCL 769.1a), as amended by 1998 PA 231.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 5867, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 30 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.30), as amended by 1996 PA 561.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 5883, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 237 (MCL 18.1237), as amended by 1999 PA 8, and by adding section 237b.

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. 5896, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 281, entitled "The local development financing act," by amending section 12a (MCL 125.2162a), as added by 2000 PA 248.

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 Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 748, entitled

(This bill was returned from the House with a substitute earlier today, rules suspended and consideration postponed. See p. 1100.)

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 503 Yeas--27

Cherry Gast McManus Sikkema

DeBeaussaert Gougeon Miller Smith

DeGrow Hammerstrom Murphy Steil

Dingell Hart North Stille

Emerson Hoffman Peters Van Regenmorter

Emmons Koivisto Schwarz Young

Garcia Leland Scott

Nays--8

Bennett Goschka McCotter Schuette

Dunaskiss Johnson Sanborn Shugars

Excused--3

Bullard Byrum 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 as amended.

The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senator Gougeon moved that he be named co-sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 748

The motion prevailed.

Senator Shugars moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 748

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hammerstrom moved that her name be removed as sponsor of the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 748

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No. 217

Senate Resolution No. 218

Senate Resolution No. 219

Senate Resolution No. 220

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senators Bullard, Steil, Hart, Leland and North offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 217.

A resolution observing the week of May 12-18, 2002, as National Transportation Week.

Whereas, Transportation represents 11 percent of the American economy; and

Whereas, The nation's transportation infrastructure has a value of $1.75 trillion--about 12 percent of the value of the nation's total productive assets; and

Whereas, Transportation construction is a $160 billion a year industry that employs more than 1.6 million people; and

Whereas, Direct travel expenditures generate $77.1 billion in tax revenues for local, state, and federal governments; and

Whereas, Every dollar invested in the highway system yields $2.60 in economic benefits to the nation; and

Whereas, The travel and tourism industry is one of the top three employers in 29 states, including Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby observe the week of May 12-18, 2002, as National Transportation Week; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the coordinators of National Transportation Week and the Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta, so they may know of the deep appreciation the state of Michigan has for the transportation industry.

Senators Young and Goschka were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senators North and McCotter offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 218.

A resolution to designate the week of May 19-25, 2002, as Emergency Medical Services Week in Michigan.

Whereas, The members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, Emergency medical services teams consist of physicians, nurses, medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others. Approximately two-thirds of all emergency medical services providers are volunteers; and

Whereas, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills. Americans benefit daily from the knowledge and skills of these highly trained individuals; and

Whereas, It is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of emergency medical services providers. Injury prevention and the appropriate use of the EMS system will help reduce national health care costs; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby designate May 19-25, 2002, as Emergency Medical Services Week; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Northeast Michigan Medical Control Authority as a symbol of our support.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

Senators DeGrow and Cherry offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 219.

A resolution to commemorate the Michigan Supreme Court's 32 years of service in the G. Mennen Williams Building.

Whereas, The Michigan Constitution of 1835 provided for a supreme court, the judges of which were to be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and

Whereas, The Constitution of 1908 provided for the election of the justices at nonpartisan elections; and

Whereas, The Constitution of 1963 provides that "The judicial power of the state is vested exclusively in one court of justice which shall be divided into one supreme court, one court of appeals, one trial court of general jurisdiction known as the circuit court, one probate court, and courts of limited jurisdiction that the legislature may establish by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to and serving in each house"; and

Whereas, The people of the state of Michigan have designated the Michigan Supreme Court as the highest court in the state, hearing cases appealed to it from other state courts; and

Whereas, The justices of the Supreme Court have met and heard cases in the G. Mennen Williams Building since 1970, including 26 justices who represent one-fourth of all Michigan Supreme Court justices; and

Whereas, Approximately 63,000 matters have been filed with the Supreme Court, and 83 volumes of its opinions were issued during those 32 years; and

Whereas, The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in many of Michigan's most significant cases in the G. Mennen Williams Building and has rendered many of the court's most important decisions while residing there; and

Whereas, May 8, 2002, is the final day of oral arguments in the G. Mennen Williams Building as the Supreme Court prepares to move to the new Michigan Hall of Justice; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate the Michigan Supreme Court's 32 years of distinguished service in the G. Mennen Williams Building and recognize the end of an important era in Michigan judicial history; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan as a symbol of our esteem.

Senators DeBeaussaert, Smith, Peters, Miller and Sanborn offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 220.

A resolution honoring the National Association of Letter Carriers 10th Annual National Food Drive.

Whereas, Since 1993, on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect nonperishable food donations from their postal customers. More than 1,500 local National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) branches in all 50 states and U.S. jurisdictions are involved in the drive. This year's drive will occur on May 11, 2002; and

Whereas, The NALC National Food Drive is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. It has resulted in delivery of more than 462.4 million pounds of donations to community food banks and pantries over the past nine years. Last year, the drive collected a record 69.1 million pounds of food for the needy; and

Whereas, For many years, a number of post office branches had collected food for the needy as part of their community service effort. In the late 1980s, discussions were held by the NALC, the U.S. Postal Service, and the AFL-CIO to explore a coordinated effort. The first food drive was held in ten cities in October 1991, and the success of that drive led to efforts to make it nationwide; and

Whereas, Input was sought from food banks and pantries, and it was suggested that the food drive be held in the spring as donations at food banks started to slow down. The first national drive was held on May 15, 1993, and set a one-day record of food collected in the United States. Over 220 union branches participated and collected over 11 million pounds of food. The national food drive has continuously grown from that day; and

Whereas, The food drive now enjoys the support of the Campbell Soup Company, the Priority Mail sector of the U.S. Postal Service, and the Saturn/United Auto Workers Union Partnership Initiative and Saturn retailers throughout the nation. Campbell's and Priority Mail co-sponsor the printing of 98 million postcard flyers for delivery by letter carriers to encourage the general public to participate in the drive. Campbell's also donates large amounts of canned food, including 1 million pounds last year; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That, on behalf of the 30 million people--including more than 12 million children--across the country who go hungry every day, we extend our appreciation and thanks to the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Michigan State Association of Letter Carriers, and its members for their efforts in the 10th Annual National Food Drive. We encourage everyone to participate and leave nonperishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday, May 11, 2002; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Dan Florkowski, president of the Michigan State Association of Letter Carriers, as a token of our appreciation.

Senator Young was named co-sponsor of the resolution.

Statements

Senators McCotter, Gougeon, Smith and Scott asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator McCotter's statement is as follows:

We have an intern in my office who will be leaving us today, Mr. John Sturk from Plymouth. He's been a tremendous addition to our office, and thankfully, we've learned more from him than he has from us.

Senator Gougeon's statement is as follows:

Yesterday, for the members here, the steel mining caucus had an opportunity to travel to Detroit and visit both Rouge Steel Company and National Steel's Great Lakes Division on a fact-finding tour for our caucus. My purpose here, Mr. President, is just to express my appreciation for the generous hospitality of both of these organizations.

We found that management and labor at both of these organizations were working very hard together to improve the financial picture of steel production here in the state of Michigan. We also found that the steel industry in the state of Michigan has committed to this state with very large capital expenditures, new equipment, and new efficiencies. So as we had an opportunity to listen to them, the best news that we heard all day was that they're coming out of their financial predicament there. The curves are indeed going up, and soon they will be in a profitable position, hoping that the state of Michigan and our taxing policy here will remain as it is.

I'd also like to report, Mr. President, that there is a new cooperation with the mining industry in the Upper Peninsula in the state of Michigan and with the steel industry here. It's one that, along with the Koivisto package of bills, has spelled out that people will be going back to work not only in the Upper Peninsula, but down in southeast Michigan at the steel industries as well.

It was a win-win situation that we formed the steel mining caucus working with the state of Michigan, working with the mining industry, and working with the steel industry. I believe we've made good things happen for this state, and we are committed to continuing our caucus and continuing to advocate for both mining and steel in this state, being that steel is the predecessor to many of the things that we build in this state, including automobiles, refrigerators, steel furniture, and many other commodities. We are highly impressed with the quality that we saw down there and not only that, but as I said before, with the relationships between management and labor.

Senator Smith's statement is as follows:

I would like to point out, particularly in light of the action that this body took last week regarding family planning services, that the county of Oakland has announced that it will be closing its family planning services operated through the Oakland County Public Health Department, unless it receives additional funding from the state government.

The Public Health Department in Wayne County closed its family planning operations last year. And while the Planned Parenthood of Michigan picked up some of the responsibilities and some hospitals picked up a few of the women who were in the obstetrics program, many, many women in Wayne County now go unserved for family planning services. The same is likely to happen in Oakland County because one of the services that was mentioned as picking up the family planning program in Oakland County is Planned Parenthood of Michigan, and we know what happened here last week.

The possibility of Right to Life pregnancy clinic centers picking up any of the programs is absolutely nil because they do not qualify for Title X federal dollars. So we are looking at a problem here that is looming. And as I look at the proposed transfers, we also see a reduction of $850,000.00 in pregnancy planning money in the current year's budget. So you know, we're looking at a looming problem here in the state of Michigan because of the Legislature's unwillingness to address what is a real critical issue and only to strike out politically against one of the entities that has been essential in providing family planning services in the state.

If Oakland County is closing its services, I would like to put the Legislature on notice that Macomb County is not far behind. Macomb County has indicated that it, too, without additional funding from the state will be closing the services provided by the Macomb County Department of Public Health.

I urge my colleagues to take notice and to act as if we had some responsibility for the young women of childbearing age here in the state of Michigan.

Senator Scott's statement is as follows:

I would like to acknowledge one of the interns in my office. She has completed law school and will be taking the bar very soon--Ericka Savage from the Detroit College of Law.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 287, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the judiciary, the executive, the department of attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of management and budget, the department of civil service, the department of civil rights, and certain state purposes related thereto for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

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).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

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.

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.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 927, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 1996 PA 573.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto and Dingell

Nays: Senators Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 928, entitled

A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled "An act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state, and to provide for the recording and filing thereof by the central records division of the department of state police," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.273), as added by 1985 PA 175.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett and Dingell

Nays: Senators Goschka, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Bill No. 1230, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 12 (MCL 432.12), as amended by 1998 PA 393.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Hoffman, Gougeon, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: Senators Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, North and Bennett

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 55.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease between the State of Michigan and the State Building Authority relative to the Grand Tower.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 963.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 56.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Kellogg Community College relative to the Kellogg Community College Computer Technology and Academic Center.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 964.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 57.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University relative to the Saginaw Valley State University Instructional Facility Number 4 and Library Renovations.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 965.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 58.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Regents of the University of Michigan relative to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Central Campus Renovation Phase II-West Hall.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 966.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 59.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Governors of Wayne State University relative to the Wayne State University Welcome Center.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 967.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators: Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 60.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University relative to the Western Michigan University Engineering and Applied Sciences Building.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 967.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 61.

A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University relative to the Western Michigan University Lake Michigan College Southwest Center.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 34, p. 968.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy and DeBeaussaert

Nays: Senator Dingell

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

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).

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Bill No. 5648, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and employees; to require certain reports; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Stille, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Appropriations reported

House Bill No. 5649, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Harry Gast

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Gast, Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Stille, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Gast (C), Schwarz, McManus, Johnson, Hoffman, North, Gougeon, Bennett, Stille, Goschka, Smith, Koivisto, Young, Murphy, DeBeaussaert and Dingell

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 1092, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 292, entitled "Metropolitan councils act," by amending section 27 (MCL 124.677), as amended by 1998 PA 373.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

Senate Bill No. 1202, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 34 (MCL 42.34), as amended by 1984 PA 353.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Concurrent Resolution No. 36.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to work to implement United Nations resolutions to bring peace and security to Cyprus.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 11, p. 236.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5547, entitled

A bill to amend 1935 PA 59, entitled "An act to provide for the public safety; to create the Michigan state police, and provide for the organization thereof; to transfer thereto the offices, duties and powers of the state fire marshal, the state oil inspector, the department of the Michigan state police as heretofore organized, and the department of public safety; to create the office of commissioner of the Michigan state police; to provide for an acting commissioner and for the appointment of the officers and members of said department; to prescribe their powers, duties, and immunities; to provide the manner of fixing their compensation; to provide for their removal from office; and to repeal Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1919, being sections 556 to 562, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929, and Act No. 123 of the Public Acts of 1921, as amended, being sections 545 to 555, inclusive, of the Compiled Laws of 1929," by repealing section 10 (MCL 28.10).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5611, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 16, entitled "An act requiring the secretary of state and the deputy secretary of state and the private secretary and executive clerk of the governor to give bonds for the faithful discharge of their official duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 15.51).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5612, entitled

A bill to amend 1958 PA 204, entitled "An act to fix the compensation and mileage of constitutional convention delegates," by amending section 3 (MCL 2.53).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5613, entitled

A bill to amend 1872 PA 62, entitled "An act regulating trials of impeachment and providing for the expenses thereof," by amending section 15 (MCL 6.15).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5614, entitled

A bill to amend 1901 PA 6, entitled "An act to provide for the employment of clerks or assistants in the executive office of this state," by amending section 1 (MCL 10.11).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by amending section 36 (MCL 15.36).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5661, entitled

A bill to amend 1897 PA 153, entitled "An act to provide for the payment of expenses in matters in which the state is a party or interested," by amending section 1 (MCL 14.111); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass:

1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "APPROPRIATED" by striking out "to the attorney general".

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill and the amendment recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5662, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 375, entitled "An act to provide for the collection of past due moneys and accounts belonging to the state of Michigan; to create a department therefor; to prescribe the duties of state officers, departments, commissions and institutions in relation thereto; and to make appropriations for defraying the expenses thereof," by amending section 3 (MCL 14.133).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5663, entitled

A bill to repeal 1879 PA 200, entitled "An act requiring certain state officers to give bonds before entering upon their official duties," (MCL 15.41); 1948 (2nd Ex. Sess) PA 1, entitled "An act to provide for the payment of compensation of the governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, auditor general and attorney general; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 15.201 to 15.202); and section 3 of 1861 PA 111, entitled "An act relating to deposit accounts, and to interest, exchange and commissions received or paid by the state treasurer," (MCL 21.183).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5664, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of

certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred," by amending section 1 (MCL 17.1).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5665, entitled

A bill to amend 1919 PA 71, entitled "An act to provide for the formulation and establishment of a uniform system of accounting and reporting in the several departments, offices, and institutions of the state government, and in all county offices; to provide for the examination of the books and accounts of each state department, office, and institution, and of each county office; to provide for financial reports from all such departments, institutions, and offices, and for the tabulation and publication of comparative financial statistics relating thereto; to provide for the administration of this act; to provide for the powers and duties of the department of treasury, the auditor general, the library of Michigan and depository libraries, and other officers and entities; to provide penalties; and to provide for meeting the expense authorized by this act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 (MCL 21.41, 21.42, 21.43, 21.44, 21.45, 21.46, 21.47, 21.48, 21.49, 21.50, 21.51, and 21.52), the title as amended by 1996 PA 426, section 5 as amended by 1993 PA 196, and sections 11 and 12 as amended by 1985 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5666, entitled

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5667, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 9 (MCL 38.9).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5668, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 246, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, repair, and maintenance of pavements, sidewalks, and elevated structures on or along public roads and highways; to provide for the levying of taxes and of special assessments; to authorize the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officers; to validate actions taken, special assessments levied, and bonds issued; and to provide for the lighting of certain roads, highways, and bridges," by amending section 10 (MCL 41.280).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5669, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," by amending section 82 (MCL 51.82).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5670, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending section 9 (MCL 78.9).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5671, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending section 4 (MCL 102.4).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5672, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 123, entitled "An act to provide for the disconnection of land from cities and villages; and to declare the effect thereof," by amending section 4 (MCL 123.34).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5673, entitled

A bill to amend 1879 PA 190, entitled "An act in relation to removals from and filling vacancies in certain public offices," by amending section 1 (MCL 201.91).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5707, entitled

A bill to amend 1899 PA 188, entitled "Michigan estate tax act," by amending sections 1a, 6, 11, 14, and 17 (MCL 205.201a, 205.206, 205.211, 205.214, and 205.217), section 6 as amended by 1993 PA 54.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5708, entitled

A bill to amend 1889 PA 226, entitled "An act to provide for the collection of specific taxes from corporations, copartnerships, parties or persons, subject under any laws of this state to the payment of such taxes; to fix the time when such taxes become a lien upon the property of such corporations, copartnerships, parties or persons, and to define the property to which the lien shall attach; and to repeal Act No. 57 of the session laws of 1872, approved March twenty-ninth, 1872, and Acts No. 10 and 11 of the session laws of 1873, approved February fourteenth, 1873, being sections numbered 1249 to 1256, both inclusive, of Howell's annotated statutes of 1882," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 207.441, 207.442, 207.443, 207.444, and 207.445).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5709, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 292, entitled "An act to authorize counties to extend the time of payment of certain drain taxes and highway assessments," by amending section 3 (MCL 211.393).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5710, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 133, entitled "An act to authorize the acceptance of bonds and coupons and other obligations of municipalities and special assessment districts and bonds and coupons of the Home Owners Loan Corporation in payment of certain taxes and special assessments under certain conditions, and to prescribe the effect thereof; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officials and bodies with respect thereto," by amending sections 3a, 4, and 6 (MCL 211.403a, 211.404, and 211.406).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5711, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 59, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, improvement and maintenance of highways; for the levying, spreading and collecting of taxes and of special assessments therefor; to authorize the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds under certain restrictions, regulations and limitations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officers with reference thereto; and to validate certain proceedings heretofore taken," by amending sections 34, 35, and 67 (MCL 247.434, 247.435, and 247.467).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5712, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 35 (MCL 259.35).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5713, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 271 and 323 (MCL 280.271 and 280.323).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5714, entitled

A bill to repeal 1915 PA 294, entitled "An act to promote the public welfare; to create a commission to be known as the agricultural fair commission; to provide for the appointment of such a commission and to fix their terms of office; to prescribe their powers and duties; and to make an appropriation to carry out the provisions of this act," (MCL 285.122 to 285.128).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5716, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 230, entitled "An act to authorize the auditor general of the state of Michigan to sell or lease real estate, the title to which is vested in the state of Michigan by grant, devise or gift, or in payment for care or medical treatment rendered in any Michigan state hospital or institution," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 322.1, 322.2, 322.3, and 322.4).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5717, entitled

A bill to amend 1883 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the disposition of certain lands granted to the state of Michigan for railroad purposes by acts of congress of June 3, 1856, and March 4, 1879, upon the route from Grand Haven to Flint and thence to Port Huron, in the state of Michigan; to secure the title thereto to bona fide settlers and purchasers; to provide for the further sale thereof, and to provide for the adjustment of certain taxes heretofore assessed thereon," by amending section 10 (MCL 322.460).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5718, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 33934, 42506, 47104, and 52706 (MCL 324.33934, 324.42506, 324.47104, and 324.52706), section 33934 as added by 1995 PA 59 and sections 42506, 47104, and 52706 as added by 1995 PA 57.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5719, entitled

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5720, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the maintenance, management and control, of the Michigan school for the deaf, and to repeal all laws inconsistent herewith," by repealing sections 10, 12, 14, and 16 (MCL 393.60, 393.62, 393.64, and 393.66).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5721, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 123, entitled "An act to provide for the maintenance, supervision and government of the Michigan school for the blind, and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith," by repealing sections 9 and 10 (MCL 393.109 and 393.110).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5722, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 35, 41, 57a, 58, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70, 73, 73a, 73b, 75, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 95, 96, 97, 98, 98a, 99, 101, 102, 103, 105, 113, 121, 122, 127b, 130, 135, 138, 139, and 144 (MCL 211.35, 211.41, 211.57a, 211.58, 211.62, 211.63, 211.64, 211.66, 211.67, 211.70, 211.73, 211.73a, 211.73b, 211.75, 211.83, 211.85, 211.86, 211.87, 211.88, 211.90, 211.95, 211.96, 211.97, 211.98, 211.98a, 211.99, 211.101, 211.102, 211.103, 211.105, 211.113, 211.121, 211.122, 211.127b, 211.130, 211.135, 211.138, 211.139, and 211.144).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Government Operations reported

House Bill No. 5742, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 302, entitled "An act to provide for the supervision of private, denominational and parochial schools; to provide the manner of securing funds in payment of the expense of such supervision; to provide the qualifications of the teachers in such schools; and to provide for the endorsement of the provisions hereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 388.551).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Thaddeus G. McCotter

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCotter, Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Government Operations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 1:06 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators McCotter (C), Hammerstrom, Sikkema, Byrum and Miller

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 9:30 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Bullard (C) Steil, North, Leland and Hart

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)

Subcommittee -

Natural Resources - Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 p.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-1725)

Economic Development, International Trade and Regulatory Affairs - Tuesdays, May 14 and May 21, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-7946)

Families, Mental Health and Human Services - Wednesday, May 8, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-3543)

Judiciary - Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-6920)

Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:26 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate.

Bennett--present	Gougeon--present	Sanborn--present
Bullard--excused	Hammerstrom--present	Schuette--present
Byrum--excused	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--present	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

Bennett	Gast	McCotter	Shugars
DeGrow	Goschka	McManus	Sikkema
Dingell	Gougeon	North	Steil
Dunaskiss	Hammerstrom	Sanborn	Stille
Emmons	Hoffman	Schwarz	Van Regenmorter

Cherry	Hart	Miller	Scott
DeBeaussaert	Koivisto	Murphy	Smith
Emerson	Leland	Peters	Young