No. 12
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 15, 2007.
10:00a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Allen--present Garcia--present Pappageorge--present
Anderson--present George--present Patterson--present
Barcia--present Gilbert--present Prusi--present
Basham--present Gleason--present Richardville--present
Birkholz--present Hardiman--present Sanborn--present
Bishop--present Hunter--present Schauer--present
Brater--present Jacobs--present Scott--present
Brown--present Jansen--present Stamas--present
Cassis--present Jelinek--present Switalski--present
Cherry--present Kahn--present Thomas--present
Clark-Coleman--present Kuipers--present Van Woerkom--present
Clarke--present McManus--present Whitmer--present
Cropsey--present Olshove--present
Minister Gloria Ursery of Hope Evangelical Ministries of Detroit offered the following invocation:
Dear Heavenly Father, we are gathered here today, God, on their hope in Heaven, Lord God, to lift up the Senate today,God. We ask, Lord, that You will have Your way on today, God. Give them peace, God, and have Your way in this Senate with our elected officials on today who are making their decisions; God, that it will be organized in value and wisdom. We are asking You, God, on today that the laws and decisions that will be made, Lord, that You will be glorified in it, that You will be exalted in it.
In Jesus' name we ask. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Gleason entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Garcia be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Thomas moved that Senator Barcia be temporarily excused from today's session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
February 15, 2007
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3.203(c), I am hereby re-referring Senate Bill 201 from the Judiciary Committee to the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.
Respectfully yours,
Michael D. Bishop
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senators Garcia and Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received and read:
February 15, 2007
The Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor, State of Michigan
2nd Floor Romney Building
111 S. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Governor Granholm:
I am in receipt of your February 8, 2007 letter requesting consideration of Executive Order 2007-1, an order to implement expenditure reductions in compliance with Article V, Section 20 of the Michigan Constitution. On February 14, 2007 the Senate Appropriations Committee exercised its constitutional and statutory authority and disapproved Executive Order 2007-1.
The Senate fully understands the gravity of the state's fiscal crisis and stands ready to work collaboratively with you and the House of Representatives to resolve this problem on a timely basis.
Sincerely,
Ron Jelinek, Chair
Senate Appropriations Committee
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No.191
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Wednesday, February 14, and are available at the legislative website:
House Bill Nos. 4249 4250 4251 4252 4253 4254 4255 4256 4257 4258 4259 4260 4261 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266 4267
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, designated Senator Basham as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.191, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 725 and 729 (MCL 339.725 and 339.729), as amended by 2005 PA 278.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No.14, entitled
A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 2e (MCL 21.142e), as amended by 2004 PA 342.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
Senate Bill No.191
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.176, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2005 PA 187.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.9 Yeas--38
Allen Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Anderson Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Barcia Cropsey Kahn Schauer
Basham Garcia Kuipers Scott
Birkholz George McManus Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Olshove Switalski
Brater Gleason Pappageorge Thomas
Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Prusi Whitmer
Cherry Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No.191, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 725 and 729 (MCL 339.725 and 339.729), as amended by 2005 PA 278.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No.10 Yeas--38
Allen Clark-Coleman Jansen Richardville
Anderson Clarke Jelinek Sanborn
Barcia Cropsey Kahn Schauer
Basham Garcia Kuipers Scott
Birkholz George McManus Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Olshove Switalski
Brater Gleason Pappageorge Thomas
Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Prusi Whitmer
Cherry Jacobs
Nays--0
Excused--0
Not Voting--0
In The Chair: President
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs and videotaping to be taken from the Gallery.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Resolutions
The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:
Senate Resolution No.11
The resolution consent calendar was adopted.
Senators Brown, George, Jelinek, Allen, Richardville, Pappageorge, Hardiman and Birkholz offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.11.
A resolution designating Wednesday, May 23, 2007, of Michigan Week as Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day.
Whereas, The state of Michigan is rich in history from the American people who arrived in Michigan over 10,000 years ago, to early settlers who traversed the Old Sauk Trail in southern Michigan, to the thriving copper mines in the UpperPeninsula; and
Whereas, It is important to safeguard Michigan's heritage by protecting and preserving its historic sites and encouraging children and families to take an interest in state history; and
Whereas, Through the Michigan Historical Marker Program, established in 1955, the Michigan Historical Commission has placed over 2,800 sites in the State Register of Historic Sites and erected over 1,500 official markers statewide, making it one of the largest privately-funded historical marker programs in the nation; and
Whereas, In an effort to promote historic sites throughout the state, it has been recommended that a Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day be established; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby proclaim Wednesday, May 23, 2007, of Michigan Week as Michigan Historical Marker Awareness Day. We encourage Michigan citizens and visitors alike to visit historical markers so they may learn about and appreciate the many people and places that have contributed to the abundant heritage of our great state; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the US 12 Heritage Trail Council, the Historical Society of Michigan, and the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office as a token of our highest esteem.
Senators Anderson, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Clarke, Gleason, Jacobs, Prusi, Schauer and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Patterson, Schauer, Allen, Richardville, Jelinek, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Birkholz, Gleason and Hunter offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No.10.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to increase, rather than cut, funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Whereas, The vulnerable in society face difficult choices in the winter when temperatures dip extremely low. Elderly persons on fixed incomes, disabled persons, households containing chronically ill persons, single-parent households, and the working poor are especially vulnerable to unaffordable energy bills. In the winter months, these households often try to make do with less heat than they need or by sacrificing necessities. The vulnerable in society often face a difficult choice between paying to heat their homes, paying for food, or paying for medical care. This is particularly true in states like Michigan with struggling economies; and
Whereas, Fortunately, there is a federally-funded program to help those most in need. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal block grant program that provides billions annually to help needy families pay energy bills. LIHEAP funds have averted numerous tragedies by enabling needy families to keep their homes at healthy and safe temperatures and by preventing utility service shutoffs during the bitter cold months of winter; and
Whereas, Unfortunately, LIHEAP funding has not kept pace with inflation or need. Since the inception of the program, energy prices have risen and the number of households needing assistance has increased significantly. In FY 2006, LIHEAP served less than one-quarter of those eligible to receive assistance across the country. The number of households in Michigan that depend on LIHEAP has grown to almost half a million; and
Whereas, According to the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA), if LIHEAP funding is cut, states will be forced to eliminate assistance to more than one million households across the nation. Additionally, NEADA says in order to help all of those who need energy assistance, LIHEAP funding must be increased; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the United States Congress to increase, rather than cut, funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Anderson, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Clarke, Jacobs, Pappageorge, Prusi and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Patterson, Schauer, Allen, Richardville, Jelinek, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Hardiman, Birkholz, Gleason and Hunter offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No.4.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to increase, rather than cut, funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Whereas, The vulnerable in society face difficult choices in the winter when temperatures dip extremely low. Elderly persons on fixed incomes, disabled persons, households containing chronically ill persons, single-parent households, and the working poor are especially vulnerable to unaffordable energy bills. In the winter months, these households often try to make do with less heat than they need or by sacrificing necessities. The vulnerable in society often face a difficult choice between paying to heat their homes, paying for food, or paying for medical care. This is particularly true in states like Michigan with struggling economies; and
Whereas, Fortunately, there is a federally-funded program to help those most in need. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal block grant program that provides billions annually to help needy families pay energy bills. LIHEAP funds have averted numerous tragedies by enabling needy families to keep their homes at healthy and safe temperatures and by preventing utility service shutoffs during the bitter cold months of winter; and
Whereas, Unfortunately, LIHEAP funding has not kept pace with inflation or need. Since the inception of the program, energy prices have risen and the number of households needing assistance has increased significantly. In FY 2006, LIHEAP served less than one-quarter of those eligible to receive assistance across the country. The number of households in Michigan that depend on LIHEAP has grown to almost half a million; and
Whereas, According to the National Energy Assistance Directors' Association (NEADA), if LIHEAP funding is cut, states will be forced to eliminate assistance to more than one million households across the nation. Additionally, NEADA says in order to help all of those who currently need energy assistance, LIHEAP funding must be increased; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the United States Congress to increase, rather than cut, funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Energy Policy.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Anderson, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Clarke, Jacobs, Pappageorge, Prusi and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Senators Kahn, Richardville, Pappageorge, Jacobs, Allen, George, Van Woerkom, Jansen, Hardiman, Hunter and Birkholz offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No.5.
A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature regards the health of our children to be of paramount importance to families in our state. Poor child health is a threat to educational achievement as well as the social and psychological well-being of the children of our state; and
Whereas, The members of the Michigan Legislature consider protecting the health of our children to be essential to improving the lives of our youngest citizens and the quality of life in this state. The Michigan SCHIP program, which has enrolled uninsured children since its inception, is an integral part of the arrangements for health benefits for the children of the state of Michigan. We recognize the value of the Michigan SCHIP in preserving child wellness, preventing and treating childhood disease, and improving health outcomes, including overall health costs; and
Whereas, The federal funding available to the state of Michigan through SCHIP is an invaluable source of funding to provide health benefits for children of modest means. Furthermore, we encourage all components of state government to work with educators, health care providers, social workers, and parents to ensure that all available public and private assistance to provide health benefits for uninsured children be garnered and used to the maximum extent; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we memorialize the United States Congress to ensure timely reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to assure federal funding for Michigan SCHIP; 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, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Anderson, Basham, Cassis, Cherry, Clarke, Jelinek, Prusi and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.203, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2843 (MCL 333.2843), as amended by 2002 PA 691.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No.204, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3805 (MCL 700.3805), as amended by 2000 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No.205, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by repealing sections 16, 17, 18, and 19 (MCL 691.1416, 691.1417, 691.1418, and 691.1419).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Birkholz, Anderson, Van Woerkom, Jansen, Patterson, Pappageorge and Allen introduced
Senate Bill No.206, entitled
A bill to provide for county, township, city, and village planning; to provide for the creation, organization, powers, and duties of local planning commissions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; to provide for the regulation and subdivision of land; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Statements
Senators Scott, Sanborn and Gleason asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott's statement is as follows:
Again, I rise to speak to my colleagues regarding affordable insurance. Insurance has just risen all over this country, certainly in Michigan and especially in Detroit and a lot of our urban areas. Our job here is to legislate. I would certainly hope that my colleagues would see fit very soon that we take up these bills, certainly this task force bill that I have. We have the opportunity to make a difference. We are legislators and we do legislation. I would hope that that is what my colleagues would do so that we will have affordable insurance for everyone in this state. It's not about just a few, but it's about everyone, and everybody should be judged according to their own records and not where they live. So I would hope that my colleagues would soon debate this issue. That's what we're here to do and that's what we ought to be doing.
Senator Sanborn's statement is as follows:
You know, the Governor recently called a number of the members of this body naysayers because she said while we talk about decreasing spending, we've yet to show her the money when it comes to the unnecessary spending and actual cuts.
Well, Governor, I accept your challenge and I intend to show you the money. As a start, I've called upon Jim Epolito, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to come before my Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee to discuss how state resources have been used by the MEDC in pursuit of economic growth. Even with the topic as important as economic development, we must be willing to look for greater efficiencies.
The citizens deserve to hear answers to the questions that I and many of my colleagues have about how the Governor'sadministration uses the money it has, especially since she is calling for increased taxes. The taxpayers and job providers of this state deserve a transparent and efficient government, not increased taxes, which is why I look forward to having the MEDC come before my committee starting next week for a full reporting of their activities.
Senator Gleason's statement is as follows:
I rise in response to some statements that were made by a colleague yesterday in regard to the issue before us--the drug immunity situation here in the state of Michigan. I was intimately involved with this legislation for the past few years in the House, and I couldn't concur more greatly with the speaker yesterday from the 32nd District than I have today.
I rise in complete support of the Senator's statements in the regard that we need a full discussion in regard to the drug immunity situation here in the state of Michigan. We are the only state--1 of 50--that allows drug immunity for our pharmaceutical industry. To get the statements correct from the speaker yesterday, he stated that he indeed agreed that there were discussions that were undertaken yesterday in regard to this important issue. He also stated that the FDA investigates the drugs from the time of proposal through manufacturing and oversees them subsequently. This is the sole entity that has oversight of our pharmaceutical industry here in the state of Michigan. There has been great dialog involving not only injury, but death in regard to certain products that have been produced in the last few years.
My concern is that the oversight is housed in Washington, D.C. Now we have given several federal agencies oversight of certain issues. In recent times, there have been great consequences for possible irresponsibility of those agencies. We have seen federal agencies in charge of Katrina, the CIA, and now the FDA. My concern is that I agree once again with the good doctor from Shiawassee County. He has made a substantial living listening to his patients. In fact, he cannot find remedies for those who come before him asking for relief and possible life-saving measures.
So I join with him today in saying we must elevate this discussion. We must include those who would like to testify on behalf of this legislation, and we must expedite it because every single day that we allow this calamity to happen in our state, we are letting down the citizens we are elected to represent.
Mr.Lieutenant Governor, I ask the chairman of the committee and the leadership of the Senate to expedite the public involvement of Senate Bill No.43. I think this is ultimately and responsibly our responsibility as Senators and Representatives of this great state. The comments were made that our citizens here in Michigan have relief. If there is an issue, they can sue. The U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court Division of Appeals have said that there are no loopholes, that our citizens have no right to appeal when they are damaged physically.
So, once again, I concur with the good doctor from Shiawassee County saying let us elevate this discussion. Let's move it into the committee forum. Let's ask for a voice for those who have been damaged in the past and those who could be in the future.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
Senate Bill No.191, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 725 and 729 (MCL 339.725 and 339.729), as amended by 2005 PA 278.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Randy Richardville
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Richardville, Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter and Clarke
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 8:30a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter and Clarke
Excused: Senator Olshove
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 8:30a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Allen (C), Pappageorge and Garcia
Excused: Senators Olshove and Basham
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Economic Development submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 8:30a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jansen (C), George, Stamas, Scott and Anderson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on Department of Human Services submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 12:30p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hardiman (C), Kahn, Jansen, Scott and Barcia
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 12:32p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building
Present: Senators McManus (C), Jansen and Schauer
Excused: Senators Brown and Jacobs
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Birkholz (C), Van Woerkom, Patterson, Basham and Prusi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at 2:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Jelinek (C), Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Agriculture - Thursdays, February 22, March 1 and March 8, 2:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
General Government - Thursdays, February 22, March 1, March 8 and March 15, 3:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Thursday, March 8, 8:30a.m. and 1:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
History, Arts, and Libraries - Tuesdays, February 20, February 27 and March 6, 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower; and Tuesday, March 13, 3:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services Department - Wednesdays, February 21, February 28, March 7 and March 14, 12:30p.m., Room100, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Judiciary and Corrections - Wednesdays, February 21, February 28 and March 14, 3:00p.m., Room 402, Capitol Building; and Thursday, March 8, 1:30p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Natural Resources Department - Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 noon or later immediately following session, Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursdays, February 22, March 1 and March 8, 1:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Transportation Department - Wednesdays, February 21, March 7, March 14 and March 21 and Thursday, March 1, 8:30a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Energy Policy - Thursday, February 22, 1:00p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Judiciary - Tuesday, February 20, 12:30p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:43a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at 10:00a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate