No. 47
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
91st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 22, 2002.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Philip E. Hoffman.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
| Bennett--present | Gougeon--present | Sanborn--present |
| Bullard--present | 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
Pastor David J. Kilde of Calvary Lutheran Church of Delta Township offered the following invocation:
Gracious God, we come before You today, first, to say thanks. We say thanks for the men and women of this chamber, for the gifts, the dedication, and abilities they bring to this important work. We say thanks too for all of the gifts and resources of this great state, its people, its tradition, its vibrant diversity, and its astonishing productivity.
At the same time, dear God, we know that life in our state is very complex. We know that some of our constituents, often those who have no money and may not vote, are affected most profoundly by the decisions that are made in this chamber.
We pray, therefore, both for wisdom and compassion, as the members of this body weigh tensions between a myriad of competing interests, along with the balance between available resources and needs--all in pursuit of what is best for the common good.
Finally, dear God, We ask that You would be with each member of this house today. Grant that they may look back on this day's accomplishments with pride. Not least, we pray that You would keep them all safe, along with their families, staff members, and constituents. Grant that this may be a great day for the Senate and the state of Michigan. Amen.
Senators Young and Hart entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Emmons moved that Senators Garcia and Goschka be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senator Smith be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Emerson moved that Senator Byrum be excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Tuesday, May 21:
House Bill Nos. 5889 5927 5991 5992 5993 6002 6043
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, May 21, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1025 at 1:30 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1019 at 1:32 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1181 at 1:34 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1096 at 1:36 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1049 at 1:38 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1178 at 1:40 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1180 at 1:42 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1179 at 1:44 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 863 at 1:46 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1043 at 1:48 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 840 at 1:50 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 834 at 1:52 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 977 at 1:54 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 517 at 1:56 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 870 at 1:58 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 780 at 2:00 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1182 at 2:02 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1073 at 2:04 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 777 at 2:06 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 778 at 2:08 p.m.
Messages from the House
Senator Emmons moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 1102
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 991, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 2103, 2111, 2117, 2118, 2121, 2930, and 2930a (MCL 500.2103, 500.2111, 500.2117, 500.2118, 500.2121, 500.2930, and 500.2930a), section 2103 as amended by 2001 PA 147, section 2111 as amended by 1996 PA 98, section 2117 as amended by 2001 PA 25, section 2118 as amended by 1988 PA 43, section 2121 as amended by 1998 PA 26, and section 2930a as amended by 1980 PA 461.
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. 1172, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 47, entitled "An act to authorize 2 or more cities, townships, and villages, or any combination of cities, townships, and villages, to incorporate a hospital authority for planning, promoting, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, owning, maintaining, and operating 1 or more community hospitals and related buildings or structures and related facilities; to provide for the sale, lease, or other transfer of a hospital owned by a hospital authority to a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of this state for no or nominal monetary consideration; to define hospitals and community hospitals; to provide for changes in the membership therein; to authorize the cities, townships, and villages to levy taxes for community hospital purposes; to provide for the issuance of bonds; to provide for the pledge of assessments; to provide for borrowing money for operation and maintenance and issuing notes for operation and maintenance; to validate elections heretofore held and notes heretofore issued; to validate bonds heretofore issued; to authorize condemnation proceedings; to grant certain powers of a body corporate; to validate and ratify the organization, existence, and membership of entities acting as hospital authorities under the act and the actions taken by hospital authorities and by the members of the hospital authorities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 8 and 8a (MCL 331.8 and 331.8a), section 8a as amended by 1980 PA 104; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
Senators Goschka, Smith and Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.
Senate Bill No. 1173, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 38, entitled "Hospital finance authority act," by amending sections 12 and 42 (MCL 331.42 and 331.72), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 428 and section 42 as amended by 1992 PA 302; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
House Bill No. 4874, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "An act to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies; to permit certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public officers and public bodies; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2002 PA 130.
The House of Representatives has amended the Senate substitute (S-4) as follows:
1. Amend page 9, line 8, after "1974." by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting "A PUBLIC BODY THAT IS A LOCAL OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY SHALL EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE DIRECTORY INFORMATION, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 444 OF SUBPART 4 OF PART C OF THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT, TITLE IV OF PUBLIC LAW 90-247, 20 U.S.C. 1232g, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, REQUESTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVEYS, MARKETING, OR SOLICITATION, UNLESS THAT PUBLIC BODY DETERMINES THAT THE USE IS CONSISTENT WITH THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE PUBLIC BODY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE AFFECTED STUDENTS. A PUBLIC BODY THAT IS A LOCAL OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY MAY TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT DIRECTORY INFORMATION DISCLOSED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT BE USED, RENTED, OR SOLD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVEYS, MARKETING, OR SOLICITATION. BEFORE DISCLOSING THE DIRECTORY INFORMATION, A PUBLIC BODY THAT IS A LOCAL OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY MAY REQUIRE THE REQUESTER TO EXECUTE AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT DIRECTORY INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL NOT BE USED, RENTED, OR SOLD FOR THE PURPOSE OF SURVEYS, MARKETING, OR SOLICITATION.".
2. Amend page 10, line 1, after "effect" by striking out "May" and inserting "August".
The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate substitute (S-4) as amended and agreed to the title.
Pursuant to rule 3.202, the bill was laid over one day.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, designated Senator Shugars as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schwarz, having assumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 5750, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 44, entitled "Motor fuels quality act," by amending section 4a (MCL 290.644a), as amended by 2002 PA 13.
House Bill No. 5107, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 161 (MCL 418.161), as amended by 1996 PA 460.
House Bill No. 5314, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 397, entitled "Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act," (MCL 423.501 to 423.512) by amending the title and by adding section 9a.
Senate Bill No. 1308, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 853 (MCL 418.853), as amended by 1994 PA 271.
House Bill No. 5138, entitled
A bill to designate an official historical society of this state.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5832, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled "Animal industry act," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11b, 12, 13a, 14, 16, 19, 22, 30a, 30b, 33, and 44 (MCL 287.703, 287.704, 287.706, 287.708, 287.709, 287.711b, 287.712, 287.713a, 287.714, 287.716, 287.719, 287.722, 287.730a, 287.730b, 287.733, and 287.744), sections 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 30a, 30b, 33, and 44 as amended and sections 11b and 13a as added by 2000 PA 323 and section 22 as amended by 1996 PA 369; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 112, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, entitled "Urban cooperation act of 1967," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 10, and 12 (MCL 124.502, 124.503, 124.504, 124.510, and 124.512), section 2 as amended by 1995 PA 108 and section 10 as amended by 1985 PA 10.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Emmons moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
House Bill No. 5138
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Emmons moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5138
House Bill No. 4625
House Bill No. 5892
House Bill No. 5893
Senate Bill No. 1241
Senate Bill No. 1242
House Bill No. 4217
House Bill No. 5475
House Bill No. 5899
House Bill No. 5454
House Bill No. 5521
Senate Bill No. 992
House Bill No. 5237
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5138, entitled
A bill to designate an official historical society of this state.
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. 632 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Schwarz
Senator Emmons moved that Senator Gougeon be temporarily excused from the balance of today's session.
The motion prevailed.
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. 4625, entitled
A bill to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds of the state and to pledge the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds to finance sewage treatment works projects, storm water projects, and nonpoint source projects, that improve the quality of the waters of the state; to pay for issuing the bonds; to provide for other measures relating to the bonds; and to provide for the submission of the question of the issuance of the bonds to the electors of the state.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 633 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | McCotter | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McManus | Shugars |
| Cherry | Goschka | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Leland | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--3
Byrum Gougeon 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 DeBeaussaert asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator DeBeaussaert's statement is as follows:
I rise to support this package as well. I think it's long overdue, and I am very happy to see that this day has finally arrived--when we are going to see some strong bipartisan support for starting to tackle one of the most important issues facing this state.
I think it's important to put in some historical context that this is not a new issue. As early as 1995, we started on this side of the aisle talking about adding additional funds for the combined sewer overflow problem for the revolving funds to help communities across this state address some of the problems. We suggested using unclaimed bottle deposit funds; that wasn't successful. We later in 1998 tried to add additional funds to the Clean Michigan Initiative, and again, we were unsuccessful in getting the bipartisan support we needed. We talked later about using funds from the Budget Stabilization Fund-- again, unsuccessfully.
But finally, we have reached this date--an important one--on an important package that I think will go a long way towards solving one of the most important issues in this state. It is just unfortunate that it has taken us so long. By the time this bond bill is passed and starts to be implemented, we may well be to the point of nearly one-half trillion gallons of raw and partially treated sewage being dumped into the waters of this state.
I expect to support this proposal and to try to get the people of my part of the state to support this as a valid proposal. I don't expect to have a lot of tough questions about it, except one, "What took us so long?"
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5892, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5301 and 5304 (MCL 324.5301 and 324.5304) and by adding parts 52 and 197.
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. 634 Yeas--35
| Bennett | Garcia | McCotter | Scott |
| Bullard | Gast | McManus | Shugars |
| Cherry | Goschka | Miller | Sikkema |
| DeBeaussaert | Hammerstrom | Murphy | Smith |
| DeGrow | Hart | North | Steil |
| Dingell | Hoffman | Peters | Stille |
| Dunaskiss | Johnson | Sanborn | Van Regenmorter |
| Emerson | Koivisto | Schuette | Young |
| Emmons | Leland | Schwarz |
Nays--0
Excused--3
Byrum Gougeon 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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, resumed the Chair.
Senator Gougeon entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5893, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5303 (MCL 324.5303), as amended by 2001 PA 221.
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. 635 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
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.
Senator Gougeon stated that had he been present when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted "yea":
House Bill No. 4625
House Bill No. 5892
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1241, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406q.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 180 days after the date this amendatory act is enacted.".
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "CONDITION" by inserting "SO LONG AS THE DRUG IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO TREAT THAT CONDITION AND THE DRUG IS ON THE PLAN FORMULARY OR ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE HEALTH PLAN'S FORMULARY PROCEDURES".
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 25, after "A" by striking out "CO-PAYMENT" and inserting "COPAYMENT, DEDUCTIBLE, SANCTION,".
2. Amend page 3, line 3, after "COPAYMENT," by inserting "DEDUCTIBLE, SANCTION,".
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 636 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 1242, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416c.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, following line 15, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 180 days after the date this amendatory act is enacted.".
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "CONDITION" by inserting "SO LONG AS THE DRUG IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO TREAT THAT CONDITION AND THE DRUG IS ON THE PLAN FORMULARY OR ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE HEALTH PLAN'S FORMULARY PROCEDURES".
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schwarz offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 22, after "A" by striking out "CO-PAYMENT" and inserting "COPAYMENT, DEDUCTIBLE, SANCTION,".
2. Amend page 2, line 27, after "COPAYMENT," by inserting "DEDUCTIBLE, SANCTION,".
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 637 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Schwarz asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schwarz's statement is as follows:
With the passage of these two bills, Senate Bill Nos. 1241 and 1242, the Senate will have done a very good thing. That is, allow physicians, especially oncologist and immunotherapist, cardiologists, and endocrinologist, to use drugs for conditions that are not stipulated on the label of that medication.
This is something that is done all the time simply because the science is moving more rapidly than the ability of the pharmaceutical company to label. It makes it a lot easier when you are using a four- or five-drug combination for chemotherapy to get that fourth or fifth drug into that combination that needs to be there without going through a huge amount of paperwork.
I would like to thank the Michigan Manufacturers Association; I'd like to thank the Economic Alliance; I'd like to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield; and I'd like to thank the House of Representatives where I hope they receive equally quick treatment.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4217, entitled
A bill to provide for standards for contracts involving certain residential and care services; and to provide for remedies.
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. 638 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
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. 5475, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 309 (MCL 462.309).
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. 639 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to railroads and their employees; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to prescribe fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the disposition of certain money; to provide remedies and penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5899, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2000 PA 502.
The 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. 640 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
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 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,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5454, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers and paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers and employees; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 8 and 9 (MCL 691.1408 and 691.1409), the title as amended by 1986 PA 175.
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. 641 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
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. 5521, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m), as added by 2002 PA 34.
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. 642 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
"An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 992, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as added by 2002 PA 30.
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. 643 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5237, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 1990 PA 329.
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. 644 Yeas--36
| Bennett | Garcia | Leland | Schwarz |
| Bullard | 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 | Schuette | Young |
Nays--0
Excused--2
Byrum Vaughn
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: Hoffman
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 reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,".
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senators Scott, Hart, Murphy, Young, Leland, Peters, Miller, DeBeaussaert, Dingell, Cherry, Emerson and Smith offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 227.
A resolution to express support for the tobacco settlement ballot initiative.
Whereas, In 1998, following long years of litigation, an agreement was reached between major tobacco companies and the states. Over a 25-year period, the tobacco settlement provides that over $205 billion will be distributed to the states. Michigan's portion of the settlement will add up to a total of approximately $8.5 billion by the year 2025; and
Whereas, Unlike most of the other states, Michigan chose to direct a considerable portion of its settlement money to initiatives that are not related to public health matters. Our state established a scholarship program with a major share of the money; and
Whereas, The state chose to direct much of its settlement to address matters that are not related to health even though our state has a great deal of need for funding in many areas of health care. Michigan's citizens are faced with increasing problems in our health care system, including low Medicaid funding, financial pressures that threaten many facilities, and the strains of high cost prescription drugs, especially for senior citizens; and
Whereas, Concerned citizens are presently working on a ballot initiative to propose an amendment to the Michigan Constitution that would ensure that 90 percent of the tobacco settlement money would go to health programs, including nonprofit hospitals, licensed nursing homes, and prescription drugs for senior citizens. This effort is based upon the logic that the settlement money should address health programs to counteract the health damage that the public has suffered from smoking; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we express support for the tobacco settlement ballot initiative.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Emmons moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Emmons moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Schwarz introduced
Senate Bill No. 1349, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "Single business tax act," by amending section 31 (MCL 208.31), as amended by 1999 PA 115.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Hart, Murphy, Miller, DeBeaussaert, Young and Scott introduced
Senate Bill No. 1350, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 15a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
Senators Hart, Murphy, Miller, DeBeaussaert, Young and Scott introduced
Senate Bill No. 1351, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 1994 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services.
Senators Schwarz, Gast and Gougeon introduced
Senate Bill No. 1352, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 1999 PA 6; 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.
Senators Stille, Hammerstrom, Johnson, Emmons, Schwarz, Bennett, Dunaskiss, McCotter and DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 1353, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 438.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Stille, Hammerstrom, Johnson, Emmons, Schwarz, Bennett, Dunaskiss, McCotter and DeBeaussaert introduced
Senate Bill No. 1354, entitled
A bill to establish the Amanda's fund for breast cancer research in the department of community health; to provide for the distribution of money from the fund; to prescribe the duties and powers of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Van Regenmorter introduced
Senate Bill No. 1355, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex offenders registration act," by amending sections 2 and 5a (MCL 28.722 and 28.725a), section 2 as amended and section 5a as added by 1999 PA 85.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5889, entitled
A bill to amend 1955 PA 10, entitled "An act to provide for the registration of historic sites," by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 399.151 and 399.152) and by adding sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
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. 5927, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 901, 912, 916, 917a, 918, 922, 938, 942, and 943 (MCL 500.901, 500.912, 500.916, 500.917a, 500.918, 500.922, 500.938, 500.942, and 500.943), sections 901 and 943 as amended and section 917a as added by 1994 PA 226, section 922 as amended by 1991 PA 79, and section 942 as amended by 1984 PA 90, and by adding section 902.
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 Financial Services.
House Bill No. 5991, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending section 9201 (MCL 440.9201), as amended by 2002 PA 18.
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 Financial Services.
House Bill No. 5992, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 3 (MCL 205.53), as amended by 1980 PA 164.
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. 5993, entitled
A bill to provide for and establish possession and ownership rights in special tools for use in the fabrication of metal parts under certain conditions; to require procedures to establish a lien; and to establish and maintain a lien on certain special tools.
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 Financial Services.
House Bill No. 6002, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 5b.
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. 6043, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; to correct and prevent deterioration in business districts; to encourage historic preservation; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of interests in real and personal property; to authorize the creation and implementation of development plans in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to authorize the levy and collection of taxes; to authorize the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize the use of tax increment financing; to reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials," (MCL 125.1651 to 125.1681) by adding section 3d.
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
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
May 22, 2002
Pursuant to Senate Rule 1.105, I hereby appoint the following members to the following conference committees:
Senate Bill 1103 Senator Stille (Chair)
Senator Bennett
Senator DeBeaussaert
House Bill 5649 Senator Hoffman
Senator North
Senator Dingell
Sincerely,
Dan L. DeGrow
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Finance reported
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.
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.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5587, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 44 (MCL 211.44), as amended by 2000 PA 364.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5591, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 471 (MCL 206.471), as amended by 1996 PA 484.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5860, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 42a (MCL 211.42a), as amended by 1994 PA 415.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Joanne G. Emmons
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Emmons, Bullard, Garcia, Peters and Byrum
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 1:03 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Emmons (C), Bullard, Garcia, Peters and Byrum
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported
House Bill No. 4147, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 31 (MCL 42.31).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ken Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss and Gast
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported
House Bill No. 4599, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 172.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Ken Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss and Gast
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported
House Bill No. 5758, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5419 (MCL 324.5419), as added by 2001 PA 165; 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.
Ken Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss, Gast and Peters
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 49.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate Michigan's electrical demand growth rate and promote energy efficiency and the health of Michigan's citizens.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 12, p. 318.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Ken Sikkema
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Sikkema, Dunaskiss and Gast
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., Room 810, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Sikkema (C), Dunaskiss, Gast and Peters
Excused: Senator Young
Scheduled Meetings
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, May 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2420)
Finance - Thursday, May 23, 11:00 a.m. or later immediately following session, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Michigan National Tower (373-3760)
Financial Services - Thursday, May 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Government Operations - Thursday, May 23, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1707)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees - Wednesday, May 29, 3:00 p.m., Room H-252, Capitol Building (373-0575)
Senator Emmons moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:11 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Hoffman, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate.