No. 66

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94thLegislature


REGULAR SESSION OF 2007


House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 27, 2007.

10:00 a.m.

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--present Dillon--present Lahti--present Pearce--present

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

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

Amos--excused 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--present 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--present

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

DeRoche--present Knollenberg--present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Neal Nitz, from the 78th District, offered the following invocation:

"We gather together to work for the common good of our fair state of Michigan and all of its citizens.

As we carry out our responsibilities, remind us, gracious God, of the need for righteousness and respect for each of Your creatures, large and small; as we pursue the path of justice, remind us of Your gift of mercy; as we desire for the gifts of liberty, remind us of Your heavenly vision.

Just as the flowers needs the earth and the sun, so our humanness is flourished by the vision of Your presence in our lives and the support we receive from Your abiding care.

So, whatever our care and concerns or whatever our hopes and dreams, we know that we are fulfilled, strengthened, and comforted when we open our hearts to the example of Your love, mercy, and justice.

May Your word correct us in our visions, our motivations, and our purpose, so that we may catch the vision of lives made whole and our fair state of Michigan at peace with each other and with the entire world.

Lord, grant us the grace at the end of this day, as of everyday, when we have laid aside all our tasks, to look back and see that You have once again filled this day with unexpected joys and with unanticipated blessings, and that You have turned our small efforts into something greater than we could have hoped.

We lift up our hearts to You and ask for Your presence, Your guidance, and Your grace. For all of Your gifts, gracious God, we give You thanks and praise. Amen."

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

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Angerer moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 94, entitled

A bill to provide for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement of taxes on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the powers and duties of public officers and state departments; to provide for the inspection of certain taxpayer records; to provide for interest and penalties; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide for the disposition of funds; to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has appointed Senators Bishop, Cassis and Thomas as conferees to join with Representatives Bieda, Dillon and Calley.

The bill was referred to the Conference Committee.

Messages from the Governor

Date: June 26, 2007

Time: 10:40 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4766 (Public Act No. 22, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "An act to authorize the investment of assets of public employee retirement systems or plans created and established by the state or any political subdivision; to provide for the payment of certain costs and investment expenses; to authorize investment in variable rate interest loans; to define and limit the investmentswhich may be made by an investment fiduciary with the assets of a public employee retirement system; and to prescribe the powers and duties of investment fiduciaries and certain state departments and officers," by amending section 20m (MCL 38.1140m), as added by 2002 PA 728.

(Filed with the Secretary of State June 26, 2007, at 1:25 p.m.)

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Human Services was received and read:

June 14, 2007

Pursuant to Section 1002 of P.A. 345 of FY 2006, we are enclosing a copy of the following reports:

Type of ReportFacilityReport #License #

Special Investigation Report Arbor Heights Community 2007C0207010 CS810200952
Justice Center

This report was performed in compliance with the requirements of P.A. 116 of 1973 as amended, and the Administrative Rules for Child Caring Institutions. The report may also be viewed on our website, within 48 hours, under "Online Lookups, Child Welfare Licensed Facilities" at the following address: http://www.michigan.gov/dhslicensing.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Miriam E.J. Wilson at 517-373-8383.

Sincerely,

Marianne Udow

Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

The following communication from the Secretary of State was received and read:

Notice of Filing

Administrative Rules

June 25, 2007

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6 this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules filed at 4:38 P.M. this date, administrative rule (07-06-02) for the Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, Entitled "Part 8. Emission of Oxides of Nitrogen from Stationary Sources." These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a (6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Terri Lynn Land

Secretary of State

Robin Houston, Office Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Tobocman offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 38.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Michigan Strategic Fund to reject the Ambassador Bridge's application for United States Department of Transportation private activity bonds for the construction of a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River.

Whereas, The international border crossing at Detroit is a critical juncture in the economic partnership that exists between the United States and Canada. This relationship, the largest bilateral trading partnership in the world, is strongly dependent upon the efficiency and safety of the border crossing infrastructure, as well as strong relationships among Michigan, the United States, Ontario, and the federal government of Canada. With projections of future growth in the volume of trade between our nations that will exceed our current infrastructure's capacity, steps are being taken to add crossings at the Detroit River; and

Whereas, The Detroit River International Crossing study represents the first coordinated and comprehensive effort to ensure safe and efficient borders between Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario, the hemisphere's most valuable trade route. The study has rejected a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River immediately adjacent to the existing Ambassador Bridge, which is the proposal before the Michigan Strategic Fund, on grounds that it would have unacceptable negative environmental and community impacts, that the road network at the foot of the bridgewould be inadequate to meet future truck volumes, and that such a crossing would provide virtually no system redundancy for homeland security purposes; and

Whereas, The Michigan Strategic Fund was created by 1984 PA 270 with broad authority to promote economic development and to create jobs. Its 11-member board, appointed by the Governor, has the responsibility to promote the economic well-being of the Detroit metropolitan region, the state, and our country by ensuring solid trade routes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the Michigan Strategic Fund to reject the Ambassador Bridge's application for United States Department of Transportation private activity bonds for the construction of a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board and the Office of the Governor.

Pending the reference of the concurrent resolution to a committee,

Rep. Tobocman moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

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Rep. Alma Smith moved that Rep. Meadows be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4536, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 710e (MCL 257.710e), as amended by 1999 PA 29.

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

Roll Call No. 232 Yeas--101

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Polidori

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Proos

Angerer Ebli Law, David Robertson

Ball Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Rocca

Bauer Emmons LeBlanc Sak

Bennett Espinoza Leland Schuitmaker

Bieda Farrah Lemmons Scott

Booher Gaffney Lindberg Shaffer

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Sheltrown

Brown Gonzales Mayes Simpson

Byrnes Green McDowell Smith, Alma

Byrum Griffin Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Calley Hammel Meisner Spade

Casperson Hammon Melton Stahl

Caswell Hansen Meltzer Stakoe

Caul Hildenbrand Miller Steil

Cheeks Hood Moolenaar Tobocman

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Hune Nitz Walker

Constan Jackson Nofs Ward

Corriveau Johnson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Jones, Rick Palsrok Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Robert Pavlov Wojno

Dean Knollenberg Pearce Young

DeRoche

Nays--7

Agema Hoogendyk Palmer Sheen

Garfield Huizenga Pastor

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Hoogendyk, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I fully agree with the concept that booster seats for small children can possibly help save small children from injury or death in an automobile accident. However, there needs to be a limitation on how far the government reaches into the personal responsibility of individuals in our state. If in fact, booster seats help protect children, then what parent would not use them? Why should government mandate that we take common sense measures? This is not the role of government."

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Rep. Angerer moved that Rep. Tobocman be excused temporarily from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4537, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 909 (MCL 257.909), as amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding section 710h.

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

Roll Call No. 233 Yeas--102

Accavitti Dillon Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Donigan LaJoy Polidori

Angerer Ebli Law, David Proos

Ball Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson

Bauer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca

Bennett Espinoza Leland Sak

Bieda Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker

Booher Gaffney Lindberg Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Byrnes Green McDowell Simpson

Byrum Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meisner Spade

Caswell Hansen Melton Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Cheeks Hood Miller Steil

Clack Hopgood Moolenaar Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moore Valentine

Condino Huizenga Moss Walker

Constan Hune Nitz Ward

Corriveau Jackson Nofs Warren

Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pavlov Young

DeRoche Knollenberg

Nays--6

Agema Hoogendyk Pastor Sheen

Garfield Palmer

In The Chair: Sak

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Angerer moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 710h.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

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Rep. Hoogendyk, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This is just one more example of unnecessary government growth. This bill creates a 'child safety education fund' within the Department of Community Health to replace the role of parents as the ones who are responsible for educating and training our children about safety. This is not the role of government."

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Ward moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 38.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Ward,

Rep. Ward demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the motion made by Rep. Ward,

The motion did not prevail, a majority of members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 234 Yeas--51

Acciavatti Garfield Meekhof Proos

Agema Green Meltzer Robertson

Ball Hansen Moolenaar Rocca

Booher Hildenbrand Moore Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hoogendyk Moss Shaffer

Calley Horn Nitz Sheen

Casperson Huizenga Nofs Stahl

Caswell Hune Opsommer Stakoe

Caul Jones, Rick Palmer Steil

DeRoche Knollenberg Palsrok Walker

Elsenheimer LaJoy Pastor Ward

Emmons Law, David Pavlov Wenke

Gaffney Marleau Pearce

Nays--54

Angerer Cushingberry Johnson Polidori

Bauer Dean Jones, Robert Sak

Bennett Donigan Lahti Scott

Bieda Ebli Law, Kathleen Sheltrown

Brown Espinoza LeBlanc Simpson

Byrnes Farrah Leland Smith, Alma

Byrum Gillard Lemmons Smith, Virgil

Cheeks Gonzales Lindberg Spade

Clack Griffin Mayes Vagnozzi

Clemente Hammel McDowell Valentine

Condino Hammon Meisner Warren

Constan Hood Melton Wojno

Corriveau Hopgood Miller Young

Coulouris Jackson

In The Chair: Sak

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4538, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2006 PA 298.

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

Roll Call No. 235 Yeas--108

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Agema Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Ball Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Bauer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bennett Farrah Leland Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Lindberg Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Byrnes Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meadows Simpson

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Melton Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe

Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Horn Moss Valentine

Constan Huizenga Nitz Walker

Corriveau Hune Nofs Ward

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Warren

Cushingberry Johnson Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Young

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 4939, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 710d (MCL 257.710d), as amended by 1999 PA 29.

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

Roll Call No. 236 Yeas--104

Accavitti DeRoche Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Dillon Lahti Pearce

Agema Donigan LaJoy Polidori

Angerer Ebli Law, David Proos

Ball Elsenheimer Law, Kathleen Robertson

Bauer Emmons LeBlanc Rocca

Bennett Espinoza Leland Sak

Bieda Farrah Lemmons Schuitmaker

Booher Gaffney Lindberg Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheltrown

Byrnes Green McDowell Simpson

Byrum Griffin Meadows Smith, Alma

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hammon Meisner Spade

Caswell Hansen Melton Stahl

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stakoe

Cheeks Hood Miller Steil

Clack Hopgood Moolenaar Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moore Valentine

Condino Huizenga Moss Walker

Constan Hune Nitz Ward

Corriveau Jackson Nofs Warren

Coulouris Johnson Opsommer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

Nays--4

Garfield Hoogendyk Palmer Sheen

In The Chair: Sak

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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Rep. Hoogendyk, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

As the father of 5 children, I can say from personal experience that my wife and I would not drive the car if she had to breastfeed one of our children. We had the common sense and enough concern for the safety and welfare of our children that would we would not drive down the road when our kids were not restrained properly. Once again, this is an example of state government over-reach. This is not the role of government."

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 70, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2006 PA 118.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Education,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

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.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Education,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Robertson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 11, line 27, after "FUNDS." by inserting "FOR AN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT HAS A BOARD THAT IS POPULARLY ELECTED UNDER SECTIONS 615 TO 617 ONLY,".

2. Amend page 12, line 5, after "FUNDS." by inserting "AN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A BOARD THAT IS POPULARLY ELECTED UNDER SECTIONS 615 TO 617 MUST OBTAIN STATE APPROVAL TO USE ANY FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION.".

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Commerce, by Rep. Meisner, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 588, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled "Corridor improvement authority act," by amending sections 3, 5, 11, 17, and 18 (MCL 125.2873, 125.2875, 125.2881, 125.2887, and 125.2888) and by adding section 29.

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. Meisner, Robert Jones, Accavitti, Byrum, Clemente, Coulouris, Dean, Griffin, Johnson, Sheltrown, Simpson, Valentine, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Palsrok, Rick Jones, Knollenberg and Meltzer

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Meisner, Robert Jones, Accavitti, Byrum, Clemente, Coulouris, Dean, Griffin, Johnson, Sheltrown, Simpson, Valentine, Hildenbrand, Huizenga, Palsrok, Rick Jones, Knollenberg and Meltzer

Absent: Rep. Stakoe

Excused: Rep. Stakoe

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 588, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled "Corridor improvement authority act," by amending sections 3, 5, 11, 17, and 18 (MCL 125.2873, 125.2875, 125.2881, 125.2887, and 125.2888) and by adding section 29.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 588, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 280, entitled "Corridor improvement authority act," by amending sections 3, 5, 11, 17, and 18 (MCL 125.2873, 125.2875, 125.2881, 125.2887, and 125.2888) and by adding section 29.

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

Roll Call No. 237 Yeas--108

Accavitti Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Acciavatti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Agema Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Angerer Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Ball Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Bauer Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bennett Farrah Leland Sak

Bieda Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Booher Garfield Lindberg Scott

Brandenburg Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brown Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Byrnes Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrum Griffin Meadows Simpson

Calley Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Casperson Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Caswell Hansen Melton Spade

Caul Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Cheeks Hood Miller Stakoe

Clack Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clemente Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Condino Horn Moss Valentine

Constan Huizenga Nitz Walker

Corriveau Hune Nofs Ward

Coulouris Jackson Opsommer Warren

Cushingberry Johnson Palmer Wenke

Dean Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

DeRoche Jones, Robert Pastor Young

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

"An act to provide for the establishment of a corridor improvement authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; 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 and development areas in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; 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 prescribe powers and duties of certain state officials; to provide for rule promulgation; and to provide for enforcement of the act,"

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, by Rep. Byrum, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 12a (MCL 141.912a), as amended by 1998 PA 532.

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. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrum, Chair, of the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban and Regional Affairs, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Byrum, Young, Coulouris, Johnson, Meadows, Pavlov, Nitz, Meekhof and Opsommer

Absent: Reps. Farrah and Tobocman

Excused: Reps. Farrah and Tobocman

Second Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 12a (MCL 141.912a), as amended by 1998 PA 532.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 561, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 12a (MCL 141.912a), as amended by 1998 PA 532.

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

Roll Call No. 238 Yeas--107

Accavitti Donigan Lahti Pearce

Acciavatti Ebli LaJoy Polidori

Agema Elsenheimer Law, David Proos

Angerer Emmons Law, Kathleen Robertson

Ball Espinoza LeBlanc Rocca

Bauer Farrah Leland Sak

Bennett Gaffney Lemmons Schuitmaker

Bieda Garfield Lindberg Scott

Booher Gillard Marleau Shaffer

Brandenburg Gonzales Mayes Sheen

Brown Green McDowell Sheltrown

Byrnes Griffin Meadows Simpson

Byrum Hammel Meekhof Smith, Alma

Calley Hammon Meisner Smith, Virgil

Casperson Hansen Melton Spade

Caswell Hildenbrand Meltzer Stahl

Caul Hood Miller Stakoe

Cheeks Hoogendyk Moolenaar Steil

Clack Hopgood Moore Vagnozzi

Clemente Horn Moss Valentine

Condino Huizenga Nitz Walker

Constan Hune Nofs Ward

Corriveau Jackson Opsommer Warren

Coulouris Johnson Palmer Wenke

Cushingberry Jones, Rick Palsrok Wojno

Dean Jones, Robert Pastor Young

Dillon Knollenberg Pavlov

Nays--0

In The Chair: Sak

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

"An act to provide for the distribution of certain state revenues to cities, villages, townships, and counties; to impose certain duties and confer certain powers on this state, political subdivisions of this state, and the officers of both; to create reserve funds; and to establish a revenue sharing task force and provide for its powers and duties,"

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4924, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1259.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Miller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "1259." by inserting "(1)".

2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:

"(2) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SCHOOL OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS IN OPERATION AS OF JUNE 1, 2007, AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT.".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4463, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30106 (MCL 324.30106), as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 30106a.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Casperson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 18, after "30106A" by inserting "AND THE PROPOSED MARINA WILL OTHERWISE BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL ORDINANCES".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Walker moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 23, after "SLIPS" by striking out the balance of the line through "GOVERNMENT" on line 24.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Hildenbrand moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 26, after the first "THE" by striking out "END OF ANY PUBLIC LATERAL ROAD" and inserting "ROAD END".

2. Amend page 3, line 19, after "OF" by striking out "ANY PUBLIC LATERAL ROAD" and inserting "THE ROAD END".

3. Amend page 3, line 26, after "(i)" by striking out "LATERAL ROAD-END" and inserting "BOAT".

4. Amend page 4, line 7, after "(ii)" by striking out "LATERAL ROAD-END" and inserting "BOAT".

5. Amend page 4, line 16, after "A" by striking out the balance of the line through "STREAM" on line 17 and inserting "ROAD END".

6. Amend page 5, line 27, after "STREAM." by inserting "HOWEVER, ROAD END DOES NOT INCLUDE A ROAD, STREET, OR ALLEY, OR A PORTION OF A ROAD, STREET, OR ALLEY, THAT RUNS LATERALLY ALONG AN INLAND LAKE OR STREAM.".

The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Melton moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 12, after "LAKE" by striking out "OR STREAM" and inserting "THAT IS LARGER THAN 2,500 ACRES IN SIZE".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Casperson moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 3, after "PROPERTY." by inserting "THE SURVEY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR LICENSED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.".

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gillard moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Angerer moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4463, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30106 (MCL 324.30106), as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 30106a.

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

Roll Call No. 239 Yeas--61

Angerer Donigan Lemmons Rocca

Ball Ebli Lindberg Sak

Bennett Espinoza Mayes Sheltrown

Booher Farrah McDowell Simpson

Brown Gaffney Meisner Smith, Alma

Byrnes Gillard Melton Smith, Virgil

Byrum Gonzales Meltzer Spade

Casperson Griffin Miller Stahl

Cheeks Hammel Moore Tobocman

Clack Hildenbrand Nitz Vagnozzi

Clemente Hood Opsommer Valentine

Constan Hopgood Palsrok Walker

Corriveau Jones, Robert Pavlov Ward

Cushingberry Lahti Pearce Wojno

Dean Leland Polidori Young

Dillon

Nays--48

Accavitti Elsenheimer Jones, Rick Palmer

Acciavatti Emmons Knollenberg Pastor

Agema Garfield LaJoy Proos

Bauer Green Law, David Robertson

Bieda Hammon Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hansen LeBlanc Scott

Calley Hoogendyk Marleau Shaffer

Caswell Horn Meadows Sheen

Caul Huizenga Meekhof Stakoe

Condino Hune Moolenaar Steil

Coulouris Jackson Moss Warren

DeRoche Johnson Nofs Wenke

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.

Rep. Steil moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the bill.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Hammon, having reserved the right to explain his protest against passage, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I cannot vote for this bill with the recent amendment that excludes lakes to 2,500 acres. Also these bills as drafted will result in lake front property owners losing their legal rights. At worse this legislation is not well thought out."

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4464, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 253 (MCL 560.253).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Gillard moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4464, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 253 (MCL 560.253).

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

Roll Call No. 240 Yeas--62

Angerer Donigan Lindberg Sak

Ball Ebli Mayes Sheltrown

Bennett Espinoza McDowell Simpson

Booher Farrah Meisner Smith, Alma

Brown Gaffney Melton Smith, Virgil

Byrnes Gillard Meltzer Spade

Byrum Gonzales Miller Stahl

Casperson Griffin Moore Stakoe

Cheeks Hammel Nitz Tobocman

Clack Hildenbrand Opsommer Vagnozzi

Clemente Hood Palsrok Valentine

Constan Hopgood Pavlov Walker

Corriveau Jones, Robert Pearce Ward

Cushingberry Lahti Polidori Wojno

Dean Leland Rocca Young

Dillon Lemmons

Nays--47

Accavitti Elsenheimer Jones, Rick Palmer

Acciavatti Emmons Knollenberg Pastor

Agema Garfield LaJoy Proos

Bauer Green Law, David Robertson

Bieda Hammon Law, Kathleen Schuitmaker

Brandenburg Hansen LeBlanc Scott

Calley Hoogendyk Marleau Shaffer

Caswell Horn Meadows Sheen

Caul Huizenga Meekhof Steil

Condino Hune Moolenaar Warren

Coulouris Jackson Moss Wenke

DeRoche Johnson Nofs

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.

Rep. Steil moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the bill.

The motion prevailed.

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Rep. Hammon, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

At best this is an attempt to legalize possible commercial development in a rural/residential area without following the proper procedures for zoning."

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 148 out of numerical order.

Reps. Sak, Booher, Kathleen Law, Green, Steil, Huizenga, Hansen, Agema, Ball, Bauer, Brandenburg, Brown, Constan, Cushingberry, Dean, Farrah, Garfield, Gonzales, Hammel, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, Rick Jones, LaJoy, Leland, Lemmons, Marleau, Meekhof, Melton, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Stahl, Byrnes, Clack and Hammon offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 148.

A resolution to request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the placement of a statue of President Gerald R. Ford as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol.

Whereas, Each state is permitted to have two statues of prominent citizens on display in our nation's capitol as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, which was created by federal law in 1864. This collection is a strong reminder of the heritage we share and the exceptional men and women who have helped shape our nation. Michigan's two statues are of Lewis Cass and Zachariah Chandler, leaders who played pivotal roles in the history of our state and nation; and

Whereas, The federal law governing the National Statuary Hall Collection also provides a procedure for states to replace an existing statue with a new one. This reflects the continuing growth and development of our country. With the recent passing of Gerald R. Ford, Michigan's only president and a man who devoted his entire life to the service of our state and nation, the people of Michigan wish to acknowledge this native son and commence the process of placing a statue of him in the National Statuary Hall Collection; and

Whereas, Under the established guidelines, the legislature must adopt a resolution to express formally its support for the statue of the person to be honored and to request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve the placement of the statue. The governor must also express support; and

Whereas, Under the procedures that govern the replacement of a statue in the collection, the resolution requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress must identify the entity that will select the sculptor and pay for all aspects of the process; and

Whereas, Relocating the statue of Zachariah Chandler to Michigan would allow many more Michigan citizens, including young people, to learn more of the life of this exceptional man and his contributions to our state; and

Whereas, Gerald Ford's life of honesty, integrity, and service constitutes one of Michigan's most important contributionsto our nation. As a veteran of World War II and Grand Rapids congressman for a quarter century, Gerald Ford, a man of abiding principle and a strong sense of duty, came to the highest office in our land under most difficult circumstances. As the 38th president, Gerald Ford took the oath of office as our country faced a crisis in confidence. Acting with little regard for political expediency, President Ford helped the country heal through his own honesty and trustworthiness. Thesequalities, long known by the people of Grand Rapids and his colleagues in Congress, left a legacy that stands strong; and

Whereas, The Gerald R. Ford Foundation is committed to the effort to add an image of President Ford to the National Statuary Hall Collection. The Gerald R. Ford Foundation has agreed to serve as the body selecting a sculptor and to fund all of the costs associated with the placement of the new statue and the relocation of the statue of Zachariah Chandler to Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approvethe placement of a statue of President Gerald R. Ford as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United StatesCapitol and to authorize the removal of the statue of Zachariah Chandler and its relocation to Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Office of the Governor, and the Gerald R. Ford Foundation.

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,

Rep. Tobocman moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Tobocman moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Thursday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Hood, Tobocman, Johnson, Virgil Smith, Proos, Scott, Accavitti, Ball, Bauer, Booher, Brandenburg, Brown, Constan, Coulouris, Cushingberry, Dean, Farrah, Garfield, Gonzales, Hammel, Hopgood, Rick Jones, Leland, Lemmons, Melton, Miller, Pearce, Polidori, Sak, Sheltrown, Alma Smith, Spade, Vagnozzi, Valentine, Byrnes, Clack and Hansen offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 147.

A resolution urging the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame to follow the lead of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and cast their vote in favor of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes's entry into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

Whereas, Baseball's great common denominator resides in the statistics that surround and define achievement; and

Whereas, Norman "Turkey" Stearnes's lifetime batting average of .364, career slugging percentage of .654, batting average of .474 in playoff games, coupled with his record of leading the league in doubles twice, triples three times and home runs seven times renders more than ample documentation for entry into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, Turkey Stearnes garnered more votes (59,904) than any other player when fans selected participants for the first Negro Leagues All Star Game in 1933; and

Whereas, If Turkey Stearnes put up those incredible numbers in the major leagues, not the old Negro Leagues, he would surely rest comfortably among other Michigan Sports Hall of Fame inductees who currently form the roster of Michigan's most prestigious sports club; and

Whereas, According to available scoresheets, in games played against their white major league counterparts, Negro League teams won 60% of the time, prompting the great Harry Salsinger, chronicler of sports for The Detroit News, to write, "the level of the game in the Negro Leagues is easily on a par with that being played at Navin Field"; and

Whereas, In his twenty years in professional baseball, Turkey Stearnes not only compiled Hall of Fame statistics but also demonstrated a rare love of America's pastime, earning the name Turkey from the way he flapped his arms while he ran the bases with the speed and grace of a giant cat; and

Whereas, Greats of the game such as James "Cool Papa" Bell said, "If they don't put Turkey in, they shouldn't put anybody in;" and Leroy "Satchel" Paige said, "Turkey was one of the greatest hitters we ever had. He was as good as Josh Gibson. He was as good as anybody who ever played baseball." They and others readily offered their accolades to Turkey Stearnes; and

Whereas, Turkey Stearnes stands as an outstanding role model for all athletes, of any league and any sport. When askedabout the number of home runs he had, Turkey responded, "I never counted my home runs, unless they won games"; and

Whereas, Turkey Stearnes refused to bear false witness when asked on a questionnaire from Cooperstown, "What do you consider your outstanding achievement in baseball?" He responded simply and directly, "hitting, fielding, running and throwing"; and

Whereas, After spending nine of his twenty years in baseball with the Detroit Stars, Turkey Stearnes retired from the game in 1946. He married the beautiful Nettie Mae McArthur, and chose to call Detroit his permanent home. Their children, Rosilyn and Joyce, and grandchildren became their greatest joys in life; and

Whereas, In 2000, Turkey Stearnes was recognized in Cooperstown for his outstanding service to baseball by being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, After his retirement from baseball, Turkey Stearnes, while working in the foundry at the Ford Rouge Plant, rarely missed a Detroit Tigers game, preferring to sit in the bleachers, "with those who knew and loved the game"; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by House of Representative, That the members of this legislative body, representing all the citizens of the great state of Michigan, go on record urging the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame to follow the lead of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and cast their vote in favor of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes's entry into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further

Resolved, That this action be taken not to salve the collective guilt that stems from a sorry page in our nation's history, but because of this body's firm belief that Turkey Stearnes rightfully belongs in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame based on his outstanding and measurable achievement on the field; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his daughters Rosilyn and Joyce, and to the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

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.

Rep. Tobocman offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 149.

A resolution to urge the Michigan Strategic Fund to reject the Ambassador Bridge's application for United States Department of Transportation private activity bonds for the construction of a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River.

Whereas, The international border crossing at Detroit is a critical juncture in the economic partnership that exists between the United States and Canada. This relationship, the largest bilateral trading partnership in the world, is strongly dependent upon the efficiency and safety of the border crossing infrastructure, as well as strong relationships among Michigan, the United States, Ontario, and the federal government of Canada. With projections of future growth in the volume of trade between our nations that will exceed our current infrastructure's capacity, steps are being taken to add crossings at the Detroit River; and

Whereas, The Detroit River International Crossing study represents the first coordinated and comprehensive effort to ensure safe and efficient borders between Southeastern Michigan and Southwestern Ontario, the hemisphere's most valuable trade route. The study has rejected a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River immediately adjacent to the existing Ambassador Bridge, which is the proposal before the Michigan Strategic Fund, on grounds that it would have unacceptable negative environmental and community impacts, that the road network at the foot of the bridge would be inadequate to meet future truck volumes, and that such a crossing would provide virtually no system redundancy for homeland security purposes; and

Whereas, The Michigan Strategic Fund was created by 1984 PA 270 with broad authority to promote economic development and to create jobs. Its 11-member board, appointed by the Governor, has the responsibility to promote the economic well-being of the Detroit metropolitan region, the state, and our country by ensuring solid trade routes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Strategic Fund to reject the Ambassador Bridge's application for United States Department of Transportation private activity bonds for the construction of a new privately owned international crossing of the Detroit River; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board and the Office of the Governor.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, June 27:

Senate Bill Nos. 606 607 608

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 27:

Senate Bill Nos. 365 530 545 549

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, by Rep. Warren, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.

A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding for the Saginaw Bay Coastal Initiative.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 56, p. 857.)

With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.

The concurrent resolution was laid over one day under the rules.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Warren, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Palmer, Emmons, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Warren, Chair, of the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Warren, Ebli, Griffin, Kathleen Law, Leland, Meadows, Miller, Valentine, Robertson, Palmer, Emmons, Moolenaar, Walker and Meekhof

Absent: Rep. Donigan

Excused: Rep. Donigan

The Committee on Families and Children's Services, by Rep. Clack, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4607, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," (MCL 722.601 to 722.613) by adding section 9a.

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. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon and Wojno

Nays: Reps. Sheen, Stahl, Hoogendyk and Palmer

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Clack, Chair, of the Committee on Families and Children's Services, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Clack, Dean, Accavitti, Hammon, Wojno, Sheen, Stahl, Hoogendyk and Palmer

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Condino, Coulouris, Bieda, Corriveau, Meadows, Meisner, Scott, Warren, Schuitmaker, David Law, Elsenheimer, Stakoe, Rick Jones and Rocca

Absent: Rep. Virgil Smith

Excused: Rep. Virgil Smith

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Accavitti, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Present: Reps. Accavitti, Mayes, Angerer, Brown, Clemente, Ebli, Hammon, Hopgood, Lemmons, Lindberg, Melton, Miller, Palsrok, Garfield, Huizenga, Moolenaar, Horn and Opsommer

Absent: Rep. Nofs

Excused: Rep. Nofs

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4493, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, capital outlay, 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 substituted (S-2) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

House Bill No. 4884, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 7 (MCL 12.257), as added by 2005 PA 232.

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 pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

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

Senate Bill No. 365, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 451 (MCL 500.451), as amended by 1994 PA 228.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 82126 (MCL 324.82126), as amended by 2003 PA 2.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Senate Bill No. 545, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3118 (MCL 324.3118), as amended by 2004 PA 91.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by title and referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.

Senate Bill No. 549, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1284a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Office of the State Budget was received and read:

June 19, 2007

Transmitted under this cover is a schedule entitled "Statement of Revenue Subject to Constitutional Limitation ­ Legal Basis." The statement is submitted pursuant to Sections 18.1350(a) through 18.1350(e) of the Michigan Compiled Laws for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with Article 9, Section 26 of the Michigan Constitution for the fiscal year 2006.

The statement has been reviewed by the Office of the Auditor General and a copy of the independent accountant's review is enclosed.

If you have questions regarding this report, please contact Mr. Michael J. Moody, Director, Office of Financial Management, at 373-1010.

Sincerely,

Robert L. Emerson

State Budget Director

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Young, McDowell, Lahti, Robert Jones, Constan, Cushingberry, Bauer, Vagnozzi, Clack, Leland, Brown, Meadows, Johnson and Jackson introduced

House Bill No. 4978, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206.

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

Rep. Hopgood introduced

House Bill No. 4979, 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 1g and 9a (MCL 247.651g and 247.659a), section 1g as added by 1997 PA 79 and section 9a as amended by 2002 PA 499.

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

Rep. Amos introduced

House Bill No. 4980, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," (MCL 388.1601 to 388.1772) by adding section 164f.

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

Reps. Lindberg, Gillard, McDowell, Casperson, Simpson, Young, Lahti, Sheltrown, Condino, Alma Smith, Nofs, Spade, Polidori, Brown, Garfield, Hildenbrand, Elsenheimer, Walker, Pastor, Farrah and Wojno introduced

House Bill No. 4981, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 2123 and 2124 (MCL 324.2123 and 324.2124), as added by 1995 PA 60.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Reps. Polidori, Constan, Meadows, Vagnozzi, Brown, Bieda and Dean introduced

House Bill No. 4982, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2004 PA 495, and by adding section 602b.

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

Reps. David Law, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4983, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 86.

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

Reps. Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4984, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 3115 and 3120 (MCL 324.3115 and 324.3120), section 3115 as amended by 2004 PA 143 and section 3120 as added by 2004 PA 91.

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

Reps. Miller, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4985, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8609, 8611, 8613, 8615, 8617, 8619, and 8621.

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

Reps. Accavitti, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4986, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8623 and 8625.

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

Reps. Condino, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4987, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8627.

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

Reps. Bieda, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4988, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8629, 8631, and 8633.

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

Reps. Meadows, Alma Smith, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4989, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8635.

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

Reps. Kathleen Law, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4990, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 8637 and 8639.

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

Reps. Gaffney, Meadows, Alma Smith, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, KathleenLaw, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Farrah, Johnson, Donigan, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4991, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32708 (MCL 324.32708), as amended by 2006 PA 35.

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

Reps. Farrah, Alma Smith, Meadows, Bauer, Leland, Hammel, Vagnozzi, Bieda, Condino, Hammon, Polidori, Kathleen Law, Hopgood, Miller, David Law, Gaffney, Warren, LeBlanc, Coulouris, Johnson, Donigan, Accavitti, Melton and Constan introduced

House Bill No. 4992, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 93, entitled "Michigan right to farm act," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 286.472 and 286.474), section 2 as amended by 1995 PA 94 and section 4 as amended by 1999 PA 261.

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

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Rep. Hood moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:40 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives