No. 118

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

94thLegislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 1, 2007.

12:00 Noon.

The House was called to order by the Clerk.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.

The Honorable Richard J. Brown, Clerk of the House, offered the following invocation:

"Heavenly Father, as we gather in this grand Chamber, we are reminded of the rich history of this special building. Lord, let us not forget the dedication and commitment to good public policy, of those who served here in the past. Lord, we pray that You give us the dedication and commitment, as we seek to serve all those who call this great state home. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen."

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 Thursday, November 1:

House Bill Nos. 5397 5398 5399 5400 5401 5402 5403 5404 5405 5406 5407 5408

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, November 1, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4234 at 9:57 a.m.

Messages from the Governor

Date: October 31, 2007

Time: 2:57 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4346 (Public Act No. 119, I.E.), being

An act to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, school districts, and other governmental bodies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain legal entities and state agencies.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2007, at 4:29 p.m.)

Date: October 31, 2007

Time: 3:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4360 (Public Act No. 120, I.E.), being

An act to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2007, at 4:31 p.m.)

Date: October 31, 2007

Time: 4:20 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4344 (Public Act No. 123, I.E.), being

An act to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2007, at 10:25 p.m.)

Date: October 31, 2007

Time: 4:30 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4348 (Public Act No. 124, I.E.), being

An act to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.

(Filed with the Secretary of State October 31, 2007, at 10:27 p.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Bieda and Brandenburg introduced

House Bill No. 5409, entitled

A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," (MCL 208.1101 to 208.1601) by adding section 451.

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

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Rep. Tobocman announced that pursuant to House Rule 1(2), the House will stand adjourned until Tuesday, November6, at 1:30 p.m.

The Clerk declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, November 6, at 1:30 p.m.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives