2007-HJ-05-17-049

No. 49

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94thLegislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Accavitti--excused Dillon--present Lahti--excused Pearce--present

Acciavatti--present Donigan--present LaJoy--present Polidori--present

Agema--present Ebli--present Law, David--present Proos--present

Amos--present Elsenheimer--present Law, Kathleen--present Robertson--present

Angerer--present Emmons--present LeBlanc--present Rocca--present

Ball--present Espinoza--present Leland--present Sak--present

Bauer--present Farrah--present Lemmons--present Schuitmaker--present

Bennett--present Gaffney--present Lindberg--present Scott--present

Bieda--present Garfield--present Marleau--present Shaffer--present

Booher--present Gillard--present Mayes--present Sheen--present

Brandenburg--present Gonzales--present McDowell--present Sheltrown--present

Brown--present Green--present Meadows--present Simpson--present

Byrnes--present Griffin--present Meekhof--present Smith, Alma--present

Byrum--present Hammel--present Meisner--present Smith, Virgil--present

Calley--present Hammon--present Melton--present Spade--present

Casperson--present Hansen--present Meltzer--present Stahl--present

Caswell--present Hildenbrand--present Miller--present Stakoe--present

Caul--present Hood--present Moolenaar--present Steil--present

Cheeks--present Hoogendyk--present Moore--present Tobocman--present

Clack--present Hopgood--present Moss--present Vagnozzi--present

Clemente--present Horn--present Nitz--present Valentine--present

Condino--present Huizenga--excused Nofs--present Walker--present

Constan--present Hune--present Opsommer--present Ward--present

Corriveau--present Jackson--present Palmer--present Warren--present

Coulouris--present Johnson--present Palsrok--present Wenke--present

Cushingberry--present Jones, Rick--present Pastor--present Wojno--excused

Dean--present Jones, Robert--present Pavlov--present Young--present

DeRoche--present Knollenberg--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Philip J. LaJoy, from the 21st District, offered the following invocation:

"Good and gracious God, we lift up our praises to You and thank You for bringing us together this day.

We give You thanks for this lovely Spring weather, the glorious sunshine and rain, as these good things come from Your loving hands.

Let us show our respect for one another and treat one another as You have taught us. Let us be ever mindful of Your will.

Lord, we remember those who serve in our Armed Forces and those who have sacrificed their lives for us. We pray for those overseas and separated from their loved ones that they find strength in You. Let us be ever mindful of the cost of freedom.

As we stand before You today, we ask that You give us determination to defend the principles of freedom, love and tolerance, strength to protect the innocent, and clarity of vision to guide the state towards economic prosperity, justice, and peace. Let us be ever mindful of our mission to serve You.

Bless us each with Your never-ending love and grace. In Your precious name we pray. Amen."

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Rep. Booher moved that Rep. Huizenga be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved that Reps. Accavitti, Lahti and Wojno be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4433, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 3, 31, and 32 (MCL 205.703, 205.731, and 205.732), section 3 as amended by 1992 PA 172, and by adding section 47.

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

Roll Call No. 152 Yeas--106

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Pearce

Agema Donigan Law, David Polidori

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Emmons Leland Rocca

Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Sak

Bennett Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Marleau Scott

Booher Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard McDowell Sheen

Brown Gonzales Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Green Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Griffin Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammel Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hansen Miller Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hood Moore Steil

Clack Hoogendyk Moss Tobocman

Clemente Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi

Condino Horn Nofs Valentine

Constan Hune Opsommer Walker

Corriveau Jackson Palmer Ward

Coulouris Johnson Palsrok Warren

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Pastor Wenke

Dean Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. LeBlanc, Brown, Tobocman, Pastor, Hopgood, Brandenburg, Agema, Sak, Stahl, Sheen, Moolenaar, Espinoza, Leland, Mayes, Polidori, Rocca, Sheltrown, Spade, Meadows, Calley, Constan, Coulouris, Hammel, Hammon, Horn, Johnson, Robert Jones, Valentine, Young and Dean were named co-sponsors of the bill.

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Rep. Cushingberry moved that Rep. Clack be excused from the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4434, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 26, 49, and 61 (MCL 205.726, 205.749, and 205.761), sections 26 and 49 as amended by 1980 PA 437 and section 61 as amended by 1992 PA 172.

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

Roll Call No. 153 Yeas--105

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Marleau Scott

Booher Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Brown Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Caul Hood Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moss Tobocman

Condino Horn Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Hune Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Ward

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Dillon

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Brown, Tobocman, Pastor, LaJoy, Hopgood, Brandenburg, Ward, Agema, Sak, Moolenaar, Gillard, Griffin, Clemente, Espinoza, Gonzales, Leland, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, Polidori, Schuitmaker, Spade, Meadows, Calley, Constan, Coulouris, Hammel, Horn, Jackson, Johnson, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Melton, Scott, Valentine and Dean were named co-sponsors of the bill.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Sak, Bauer, Booher, Angerer, Ball, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Caswell, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Green, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, LaJoy, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meekhof, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Nitz, Opsommer, Palmer, Palsrok, Pastor, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Simpson, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Walker, Warren, Young, Bieda, Gonzales, and Leland and offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 112.

A resolution designating May 17, 2007, as Community College Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The first Michigan two-year college, Grand Rapids Junior College, opened in 1914. It provided recent high school graduates with two years of general education classes preparing them for future education or workforce experience; and

Whereas, Twenty-seven additional community colleges have been established throughout Michigan since 1914. The community colleges of Michigan are Alpena Community College, Bay College, Delta College, Glen Oaks Community College, Gogebic Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Henry Ford Community College, Jackson Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kellogg Community College, Kirtland Community College, Lake Michigan College, Lansing Community College, Macomb Community College, Mid Michigan Community College,Monroe County Community College, Montcalm Community College, Mott Community College, Muskegon CommunityCollege, North Central Michigan College, Northwestern Michigan College, Oakland Community College, St. Clair CountyCommunity College, Schoolcraft College, Southwestern Michigan College, Washtenaw Community College, Wayne CountyCommunity College District, and West Shore Community College. These institutions educate nearly a half-million students each year; and

Whereas,Michigan community collegeshave developed and evolved their educational offeringsto includestate-of-the-art technical and vocational programs while maintaining high academic standards; and

Whereas, Our state's community colleges are now recognized as leaders in workforce preparation, training and retraining as well as offering community services and cultural opportunities to Michigan communities; and

Whereas, Students investing in a Michigan community college education enjoy an attractive 19 percent annual return on that investment; and

Whereas, The role community colleges play in Michigan's economic development continues to be more vital as our state's workforce looks to compete both nationally and globally for the jobs of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 17, 2007, as Community College Day in the state of Michigan and urge the appropriate observance; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Community College Association members as a token of our appreciation.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. LeBlanc, DeRoche, Angerer, Ball, Bauer, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Green, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hood, Hopgood, Horn, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows,Meisner, Melton, Opsommer, Palsrok, Pastor, Polidori, Proos, Rocca, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Tobocman, Valentine, Warren, Young, Bieda, Gonzales, Leland and Vagnozzi offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 113.

A resolution commemorating the history of the Ford Wixom Assembly Plant in Novi, Michigan.

Whereas, Since its founding on April 15, 1957, the Ford Wixom Assembly Plant has played a key part of Michigan's history and heritage. The Ford Motor Company has fostered a rich social, economic and cultural heritage and is deserving of due recognition for its many accomplishments; and

Whereas, From its earliest days, the Ford Wixom Assembly Plant, formerly known as the Lincoln Assembly Plant, became the sole producer of all domestic and export vehicles for the Lincoln Division; and

Whereas, The Ford Motor Company has a reputation for its family-style treatment of all employees. In 1957, the plant employed approximately 2,400 people. The facilities included a 1,300,000 square-foot assembly plant along with a 200,000 square-foot three-story office building, a test track and a power plant. Today there are over 1,005-hourly and 103-salaried workers, and its facilities include 4.7 million square feet on a 320-acre site with over 15 miles of assembly line; and

Whereas, The manufacturing giant's growth was phenomenal. Its peak employment was 5,468 people in 1973; and

Whereas, The Wixom plant produced numerous vehicles including the Lincoln Capri, Premier, Mark III-V, Mark III-VIII and the LS. In 1987, the Wixom Assembly Plant began production of the 1988 Lincoln Continental, and later followed with the reintroduction of the Ford Thunderbird and Ford GT, along with its current product, the Town Car; and

Whereas, In the early days, all automobile makers built one car at a time. The Ford Wixom Assembly Plant produced 67,516 vehicles in its first year, and at its peak in 1988, the plant produced 280,659 vehicles. The total plant production from 1957 until today is 6,648,806; and

Whereas, The Ford Wixom Assembly Plant's vehicles have earned many industry awards, from the 2004 Bronze Awardin J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, North and South America Plant Awards, not to mention Industry Week's 12 'America's Best Plants'. Wixom Assembly Plant was hailed for 'true manufacturing excellence' in 1990 and Motor Trend Car of the Year for the 1958 Thunderbird, 1990 Town Car, 2000 LS, 2002 Thunderbird and Car and Driver Best 10 Award Lincoln Continental in 1989; and

Whereas, The Ford Wixom Assembly Plant has been a remarkable example of the many achievements of the company, employees, retirees, suppliers and dealers. It has been a true asset to the state of Michigan; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the Ford Wixom Assembly Plant as they cease operation in the year 2007.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Meadows, Agema, Ball, Bauer, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Caswell, Caul, Clack, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Green, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meisner, Melton, Miller, Nitz, Opsommer, Palmer, Palsrok, Pastor, Polidori, Proos, Rocca,Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Warren, Young, Bieda, Gonzales and Leland offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 114.

A resolution congratulating the Michigan State University Men's Hockey Team upon winning the 2007 NCAA Championship.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to join with the families, Michigan State University students, East Lansing, and all of Michigan in celebrating the achievements of the Michigan State University Men's Hockey Team on its wonderful success over the season. With the fine record this squad attained, which has culminated with a NCAA Championship, this group of disciplined student-athletes has generated great pride throughout our state; and

Whereas, Under the leadership of Coach Rick Comley, senior Captain Chris Lawrence and senior Alternate Captains Ethan Graham and Tyler Howells who led the way to a successful finish to their four years at the university. Their efforts,as well as an unending dedication to the game, helped the Michigan State University Spartans bring home the university's third hockey championship and first since 1986. Finishing the season 25-12-8, this team has proved what can be accomplished if you work hard enough. In the face of challenge and pressure, the team kept their focus on making their championship dreams come true and accepted nothing less than their best effort; and

Whereas, Winning titles or compiling outstanding seasons is never a fluke. While anything can happen in a single game, all teams show their true abilities and dedication over a long season or a difficult tournament. What distinguishes the best, however, is usually the effort that appears in practice, far removed from the excitement of game day. We admire the efforts, team spirit, and preparation of these talented young people; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body congratulate the Michigan State University Men's Hockey Team upon winning the 2007 NCAA Championship; and be it further

Resolved, That we congratulate the members and coaches of the 2006-2007 Michigan State University Men's Hockey Team for their outstanding season. May they know of our admiration and best wishes for all that the future brings.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Clack, Ball, Bauer, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum, Caul, Condino, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Emmons, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Green, Griffin, Hammel, Hammon, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Johnson, Rick Jones, Robert Jones, LaJoy, David Law, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Lemmons, Marleau, Mayes, McDowell, Meadows, Meisner, Melton, Opsommer, Pastor, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Steil, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Warren, Young, Bieda, Leland and Gonzales offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 115.

A resolution commemorating May 2007 as Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, There is nothing more precious to Michigan than the healthy growth and development of the young people who will determine the future direction of our state; and

Whereas, The family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-esteem and support, is the very foundation of our communities and our state; and

Whereas, In Michigan, there are more than 18,500 children and youth in the foster care system who are being provided a safe, secure and stable home environment along with the compassion and nurturing of a foster or relative foster family; and

Whereas, Foster families open their homes and hearts to children whose families are in crisis, thus they play a vital role in helping children and families heal, reconnect and launch children into successful adulthood; and

Whereas, Dedicated foster families frequently adopt foster children, resulting in a continual need for more foster families; and

Whereas, Many youth who reach their 18th birthday and transition out of foster care are often without the ongoing support and guidance of caring adults; and

Whereas, Foster Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan is an appropriate opportunity to thank the families who embrace the often thankless responsibility of providing a home and family to children in need of affection, love and security and to support the efforts of those who dedicate their time to children in and leaving foster care; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan must do more to improve the lives of children in foster care; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2007 as Foster Care Awareness Month. We encourage more citizens to volunteer their time to become a mentor to a child that is in foster care; and realize that the state of Michigan must do more to improve the lives of children in foster care.

Pending the reference of the resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, May 16, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4629 at 3:51 p.m.

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Thursday, May 17:

House Bill Nos. 4765 4767 4768 4769 4770 4771 4772 4773 4774 4775 4776 4777

Senate Bill Nos. 506 507

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, May 17:

Senate Bill Nos. 188 298 299 300 301 302 303 386 436 437

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 76.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide resources to address the Colony Collapse Disorder affecting honeybees.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 39, p. 548.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz, Ball and Meekhof

Nays: None

The Committee on Agriculture, by Rep. Mayes, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 96.

A resolution to express opposition to Norfolk Southern Corporation's proposed sale of its rail line between Lansing and Jackson.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 44, p. 668.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

The resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Leland and Sheltrown

Nays: Reps. Walker, Nitz and Meekhof

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Present: Reps. Mayes, Byrum, Angerer, Brown, Kathleen Law, Leland, Sheltrown, Walker, Nitz, Ball and Meekhof

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4493, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi and Nofs

Nays: Reps. Acciavatti, Shaffer, Brandenburg, Amos, Booher, Caul, Proos, Agema and Moss

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4766, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," by amending section 20m (MCL 38.1140m), as added by 2002 PA 728.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi, Acciavatti, Caswell, Shaffer, Brandenburg, Amos, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Proos, Agema, Moss and Nofs

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 194, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1311g (MCL 380.1311g), as amended by 2005 PA 28.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 210, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 806 (MCL 257.806), as amended by 2006 PA 526.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson, Lahti, McDowell, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Acciavatti, Caswell, Shaffer, Brandenburg, Amos, Booher, Hansen, Proos, Agema, Moss and Nofs

Nays: Reps. LeBlanc, Vagnozzi and Caul

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Cushingberry, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 211, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 809 (MCL 257.809), as amended by 2005 PA 141.

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

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Nays: Reps. LeBlanc, Vagnozzi and Caul

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Present: Reps. Cushingberry, Gillard, Bauer, Bennett, Byrnes, Cheeks, Espinoza, Gonzales, Hammel, Hood, Jackson,Lahti, LeBlanc, McDowell, Sak, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi, Acciavatti, Caswell, Shaffer, Brandenburg, Amos, Booher, Caul, Hansen, Proos, Agema, Moss and Nofs

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. Hopgood, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 360, 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, local 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 sections 11e and 11f (MCL 247.661e and 247.661f), section 11e as amended by 2006 PA 141 and section 11f as added by 2006 PA140.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, LaJoy, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 17, 2007

Present: Reps. Hopgood, Griffin, Bieda, Donigan, Ebli, Leland, Mayes, LaJoy, Nitz, Pavlov, Pearce, Stahl and Knollenberg

Absent: Reps. Accavitti, Miller, Young and Casperson

Excused: Reps. Accavitti, Miller, Young and Casperson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Clemente, Chair, of the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 17, 2007

Present: Reps. Clemente, Leland, Clack, Griffin, Meadows, Meisner, Hildenbrand, Garfield and Pastor

Absent: Reps. Melton and Huizenga

Excused: Reps. Melton and Huizenga

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Angerer, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 17, 2007

Present: Reps. Angerer, Simpson, Byrum, Clack, Corriveau, Donigan, Hammon, Robert Jones, Valentine, Gaffney, Hune, Marleau, Ball and Calley

Absent: Reps. Coulouris, Wojno, Ward and Green

Excused: Reps. Coulouris, Wojno, Ward and Green

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Rep. Johnson moved that Rep. Jackson be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4435, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 22 (MCL 205.722).

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

Roll Call No. 154 Yeas--104

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Pearce

Agema Donigan Law, David Polidori

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Emmons Leland Rocca

Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Sak

Bennett Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Marleau Scott

Booher Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard McDowell Sheen

Brown Gonzales Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Green Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Griffin Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammel Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hansen Miller Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hood Moore Steil

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Tobocman

Condino Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Horn Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Ward

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Tobocman, Pastor, LaJoy, Hopgood, Brandenburg, Ward, Stahl, Palsrok, Gillard, Dillon, Ball, Booher, Espinoza, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Marleau, Mayes, Palmer, Polidori, Schuitmaker, Sheltrown, Spade, Calley, Coulouris, Hammel, Hammon, Horn, Johnson, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Melton, Valentine and Young were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4436, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 62 (MCL 205.762), as amended by 1995 PA 232.

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

Roll Call No. 155 Yeas--104

Acciavatti Dillon LaJoy Pearce

Agema Donigan Law, David Polidori

Amos Ebli Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Elsenheimer LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Emmons Leland Rocca

Bauer Espinoza Lemmons Sak

Bennett Farrah Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Gaffney Marleau Scott

Booher Garfield Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard McDowell Sheen

Brown Gonzales Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Green Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Griffin Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammel Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hansen Miller Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hood Moore Steil

Clemente Hoogendyk Moss Tobocman

Condino Hopgood Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Horn Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Hune Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Ward

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Brown, Tobocman, Pastor, Hopgood, Sak, Sheen, Moolenaar, Palsrok, Griffin, Clemente, Gonzales, Polidori, Schuitmaker, Spade, Meadows, Calley, Constan, Coulouris, Hammel, Hammon, Horn, Johnson, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Scott, Valentine, Young and Dean were named co-sponsors of the bill.

House Bill No. 4437, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by repealing section 66 (MCL 205.766).

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

Roll Call No. 156 Yeas--105

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Marleau Scott

Booher Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Brown Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Caul Hood Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moss Tobocman

Condino Horn Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Hune Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Ward

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Dillon

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Reps. Tobocman, Pastor, Hopgood, Brandenburg, Hoogendyk, Wenke, Ward, Agema, Stahl, Sheen, Moolenaar, Ball, Griffin, Booher, Elsenheimer, Green, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Rick Jones, Leland, Marleau, Mayes, Pavlov, Polidori, Schuitmaker, Spade, Constan, Coulouris, DeRoche, Hammel, Hammon, Horn, Robert Jones, Knollenberg, Meekhof, Meltzer, Moss, Opsommer, Scott and Valentine were named co-sponsors of the bill.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4482, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 57d and 57g (MCL 400.57d and 400.57g), section 57d as amended by 2005 PA 323 and section 57g as amended by 2006 PA 468.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 57d, 57g, and 57r (MCL 400.57d, 400.57g, and 400.57r), section 57d as amended by 2005 PA 323 and section 57g as amended and section 57r as added by 2006 PA 468.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 157 Yeas--105

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Pearce

Agema Ebli Law, David Polidori

Amos Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Proos

Angerer Emmons LeBlanc Robertson

Ball Espinoza Leland Rocca

Bauer Farrah Lemmons Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lindberg Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Marleau Scott

Booher Gillard Mayes Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales McDowell Sheen

Brown Green Meadows Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meekhof Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meisner Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Melton Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Meltzer Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Miller Stahl

Caul Hood Moolenaar Stakoe

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moore Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moss Tobocman

Condino Horn Nitz Vagnozzi

Constan Hune Nofs Valentine

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Walker

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Ward

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Warren

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Wenke

DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov Young

Dillon

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Tobocman moved to suspend that portion of Rule 41 requiring bills to be handed to the Clerk three hours prior to calling the House to order.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Tobocman moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, May 22, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 188, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 3, 7, 623a, 681, 684, and 686 (MCL 380.3, 380.7, 380.623a, 380.681, 380.684, and 380.686), section 3 as amended by 2004 PA 303, section 623a as amended by 2004 PA 588, section 681 as amended by 2004 PA 415, and section 684 as amended by 1996 PA 277.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 298, entitled

A bill to amend 1836 PA 25, entitled "An act concerning the records of deeds and other conveyances of land," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.581).

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 299, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled "An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.201), as amended by 2002 PA 19.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 300, entitled

A bill to amend 1867 PA 20, entitled "An act relative to recording deeds, mortgages and instruments of record, and to declare the effect thereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.491), as amended by 1992 PA 211.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 301, entitled

A bill to amend 1873 PA 5, entitled "An act to provide for the recording of judgments in actions affecting or relating to the title of real estate," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.401).

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 302, entitled

A bill to amend 1915 PA 123, entitled "An act to provide for the recording and use in evidence of affidavits affecting real property; and to provide a penalty for the making of false affidavits," by amending section 2 (MCL 565.452).

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 303, entitled

A bill to amend 1875 PA 54, entitled "An act to facilitate the inspection and reproduction of the records and files in the offices of the registers of deeds," by amending section 1 (MCL 565.551), as amended by 1994 PA 51.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Senate Bill No. 386, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 520b, 520c, 520d, and 520e (MCL 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, and 750.520e), section 520b as amended by 2006 PA 169, section 520c as amended by 2006 PA 171, and sections 520d and 520e as amended by 2002 PA 714.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 436, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the legislative branch,and the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 437, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 22a, 22b, 51a, and 51c (MCL 388.1611, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1651a, and 388.1651c), as amended by 2007 PA 6.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Farrah introduced

House Bill No. 4778, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 21A.

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

Rep. Jackson introduced

House Bill No. 4779, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1246 and 1536 (MCL 380.1246 and 380.1536), section 1246 as amended by 2004 PA 148 and section 1536 as added by 2006 PA 335.

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

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4780, entitled

A bill to require that certain services provided by certain township or charter township officials be provided by certain county officials; to impose duties on certain county, township, and charter township officials; and to provide for reimbursement to the counties for certain services provided to the township or charter township.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 4781, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 1c.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 4782, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," (MCL 42.1 to 42.34) by adding section 1b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 4783, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 1a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4784, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 1b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4785, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled "An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 45.551 to 45.573) by adding section 3b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4786, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 2b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Condino introduced

House Bill No. 4787, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," (MCL 48.35 to 48.48) by adding section 49.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Rep. Virgil Smith introduced

House Bill No. 4788, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county officers," (MCL 50.61 to 50.67) by adding section 68.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs.

Reps. Scott, Bieda, Condino, Hood, Angerer, Vagnozzi, Jackson, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Bauer, Alma Smith, Lahti, Clemente, Cheeks, Polidori, Hune, Rick Jones and Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4789, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 81101,81134, 81136, 81137, 81141, and 81144 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81134, 324.81136, 324.81137, 324.81141, and 324.81144), section 81101 as amended by 2004 PA 587, section 81134 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 81136 and 81141 as amended by 1996 PA 175, and sections 81137 and 81144 as added by 1995 PA 58; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Gonzales, Polidori and Vagnozzi introduced

House Bill No. 4790, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1502 (MCL 380.1502), as amended by 1993 PA 335.

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

Reps. Gonzales, Miller, Polidori, Spade and Vagnozzi introduced

House Bill No. 4791, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law of 2000," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 6145.

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

Reps. Virgil Smith and Hune introduced

House Bill No. 4792, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3157 (MCL 500.3157).

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

Reps. Huizenga, Knollenberg, Hildenbrand, Casperson, Clemente, Green, Schuitmaker, Elsenheimer, Meekhof, Emmons, Calley, Amos, Agema and Proos introduced

House Bill No. 4793, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2005 PA 214.

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

Reps. Schuitmaker, Bieda, Alma Smith, Byrnes, Robert Jones and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4794, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80101,80171, 80176, 80177, 80178, 80184, 80186, and 80187 (MCL 324.80101, 324.80171, 324.80176, 324.80177, 324.80178, 324.80184, 324.80186, and 324.80187), section 80101 as amended by 2004 PA 547, sections 80171 and 80186 as added by 1995 PA 58, sections 80176, 80177, and 80178 as amended by 2001 PA 12, and sections 80184 and 80187 as amended by 1996 PA 174.

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

Reps. Corriveau, Coulouris, Condino, Alma Smith, Byrnes, Bieda, Robert Jones and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4795, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82101, 82127, 82128, 82129, 82136, 82139, 82140, 82142, 82143, 82144, 82146, and 82148 (MCL 324.82101, 324.82127, 324.82128, 324.82129, 324.82136, 324.82139, 324.82140, 324.82142, 324.82143, 324.82144, 324.82146, and 324.82148), sections 82101 and 82148 as amended by 2005 PA 175, section 82127 as amended by 2001 PA 12, sections 82128 and 82129 as amended by 1999 PA 22, sections 82136, 82142, and 82146 as added by 1995 PA 58, and sections 82139, 82140, 82143, and 82144 as amended by 1996 PA 183.

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

Reps. Ward, Tobocman, Cushingberry, Gillard, Condino and Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4796, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1245.

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

Reps. Melton, Johnson, Gillard, Lemmons, Condino, Clemente and Hammon introduced

House Bill No. 4797, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 91 (MCL 38.1391), as amended by 2004 PA 117.

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

Reps. Johnson, Melton, Gillard, Lemmons, Condino, Clemente and Hammon introduced

House Bill No. 4798, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 91 (MCL 38.1391), as amended by 2006 PA 617.

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

Reps. Wenke and Mayes introduced

House Bill No. 4799, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2006 PA 158.

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

Reps. Wenke and Sheltrown introduced

House Bill No. 4800, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," (MCL 38.1 to 38.69) by adding section 68c.

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

Reps. Ward and Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4801, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2005 PA 214.

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

Rep. Ward introduced

House Bill No. 4802, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 40 (MCL 38.40), as amended by 2002 PA 99.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4803, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1255.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4804, entitled

A bill to provide for the creation and operation of a program to allow public employers to participate in the state health plan; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4805, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 1994 PA 112.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4806, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending sections 715 and 719 (MCL 38.2665 and 38.2669), section 715 as amended by 1999 PA 215 and section 719 as added by 1996 PA 523.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4807, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 427, entitled "Municipal employees retirement act of 1984," by amending section 36 (MCL 38.1536), as amended by 2004 PA 490.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4808, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," (MCL 38.1301 to 38.1408) by adding section 21a.

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

Rep. Wenke introduced

House Bill No. 4809, entitled

A bill to limit the cost of health benefits of certain state and local public employees.

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

Reps. Donigan, Bieda, Vagnozzi, Gaffney, Valentine, Alma Smith, Polidori and Brown introduced

House Bill No. 4810, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16342 and part 176.

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

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Rep. Lemmons moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:20 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 22, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives