No. 20

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

94th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 7, 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--excused 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

Father Edward Hanna of St. Peter & Paul Syrian Orthodox Church of Southfield offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blessings You shower on us. Thank You for this opportunity to have the privilege to be here today to glorify Your name.

Lord, thank You that this nation, no matter what color of our skin, race, political persuasion, or the manner we praise You, was founded on prayers and faith in You. I pray that we will continue in that tradition, to love You and to love each other.

Today, we pray for the Senate and the House, the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, for the judges, and all state employees. Pour Your wisdom upon them, empower them, guide them in all decisions, give them the answers and solutions, and direct them to lead in truth, honesty, and righteousness. We also pray for the people of this great state to grant them wisdom, knowledge, and success in their lives.

We pray for our state economy that is presently facing tough times. Make it strong and stable. Keep it from getting out of control so that people's lives will not be painfully affected. We have the trust that with Your support, our state will once again rebound and become a model for other states and nations. Give our lawmakers knowledge, wisdom, and understanding to continue to serve in what is best for the state and its people.

Protect all men and women of our armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement. Give them courage, faith, and clarity of mind to do their jobs perfectly.

Finally, we pray for the poor and the less fortunate, for the sick and the weak, and for those who grieve and mourn. May Your grace and comfort be with them. Make us, O Lord, instruments of peace, love, and charity. Enable us to give them what makes them enjoy the quality of life that we share.

In Your name we pray and give thanks. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Birkholz be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Birkholz entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

March 7, 2007

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2.104(g), I am requesting that the Senate Appropriations Committee hold a hearing on the Auditor General's report on the financial audit, including the provisions of the Single Audit Act, of the Department of Community Health for the period of October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005. I further request that your committee make a written recommendation to the Government Operations and Reform Committee on this report.

Respectfully yours,

Senator Michael D. Bishop, Chairman

Government Operations and Reform Committee

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

Senator Thomas moved that Senator Barcia be temporarily excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Tuesday, March 6, and are available at the legislative website:

Senate Bill Nos. 336 337 338 339 340

Third Reading of Bills

Senator Thomas moved that Senator Brater be excused from today's session.

The motion prevailed.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No.47, entitled

A bill to provide for the establishment of a water improvement tax increment finance authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority; to correct and prevent deterioration in water resources; 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; to promote water resource improvement; to create a board; to prescribe the powers and duties of the board; 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 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.16 Yeas--36

Allen Clarke Jansen Richardville

Anderson Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn

Basham Garcia Kahn Schauer

Birkholz George Kuipers Scott

Bishop Gilbert McManus Stamas

Brown Gleason Olshove Switalski

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Thomas

Cherry Hunter Patterson Van Woerkom

Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi Whitmer

Nays--0

Excused--2

Barcia Brater

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.83, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43540e.

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.17 Yeas--36

Allen Clarke Jansen Richardville

Anderson Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn

Basham Garcia Kahn Schauer

Birkholz George Kuipers Scott

Bishop Gilbert McManus Stamas

Brown Gleason Olshove Switalski

Cassis Hardiman Pappageorge Thomas

Cherry Hunter Patterson Van Woerkom

Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi Whitmer

Nays--0

Excused--2

Barcia Brater

Not Voting--0

In The Chair: President

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Senator Barcia entered the Senate Chamber.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

The question was placed on the adoption of the following resolution consent calendar:

Senate Resolution No.22

The resolution consent calendar was adopted.

Senators Gleason, Thomas, Clark-Coleman, Anderson, Prusi, Hunter, Barcia, Cherry, Olshove, Scott, Schauer, Switalski, Garcia, Cropsey, Bishop, Stamas, Van Woerkom, Jelinek, Gilbert, Patterson, George, Cassis, Kahn, Pappageorge, Richardville, Brater, Jacobs, Whitmer, Allen, McManus, Basham, Birkholz, Brown, Clarke and Hardiman offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.22.

A resolution to commemorate March 8, 2007, as World Kidney Day and the month of March as Kidney Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Healthy kidneys are essential for processing 200 quarts of blood per day to remove fluids, wastes, and toxins from the body and release hormones to regulate blood pressure, make red blood cells, and promote strong bones; and

Whereas, More than 769,000 Michiganians, or 1 in 9 adults, suffer from chronic kidney disease; and

Whereas, Of the 11,000 Michiganians afflicted with kidney failure, approximately 47 percent are African American; and

Whereas, The two main causes of chronic kidney disease that account for more than 70 percent of all cases are diabetes and high blood pressure; and

Whereas, Obesity and inactivity caused 1 in 3 children born in 2000 to develop diabetes and become at-risk for kidney disease; and

Whereas, The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is to prevent kidney disease, improve the quality of life for those living with it, and promote early detection to aid in the prevention of the progression from kidney disease to kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain life; and

Whereas, The cost of treatment of kidney disease patients is disproportionately higher than that of any other chronic disease; and

Whereas, With the help of dedicated volunteers and supporters across the state, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan has continuously served the people of Michigan for the last 52 years with superior care and will continue to offer additional programs and services to more people than any other affiliate in the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we observe March 8, 2007, as World Kidney Day and the month of March as Kidney Awareness Month in Michigan. It is our hope that all possible support will continue to be extended to chronic kidney disease patients in Michigan and throughout the country and world; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan as a token of our highest esteem.

Senators Sanborn, Cropsey, Allen, Barcia, Richardville and Birkholz offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.19.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation, such as H.R. 226, to provide reciprocity among the states with regard to the right to carry concealed firearms.

Whereas, H.R. 226 would allow an individual who is properly licensed to carry a concealed firearm in one state to carry it in all fifty states, by requiring that states recognize permits issued by the other states; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan already recognizes permits issued by all of the other states by allowing the holders of these permits to lawfully carry a concealed firearm in Michigan in accordance with Michigan law; and

Whereas, The concealed weapon permits issued to the law-abiding residents of Michigan are currently not recognized by numerous states. This federal legislation would simply allow Michigan's CCW licensees, and those of other states, to be treated fairly and equitably all across the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we strongly support enactment of legislation, such as H.R. 226, to provide reciprocity among the states with regard to the right to carry concealed firearms; 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 Judiciary.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Gleason, Jelinek and Kuipers were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Pappageorge, Brown, Richardville, Kahn, Birkholz and Garcia offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.20.

A resolution to urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to complete an economic analysis of the costs of compliance with the requirements of the federal Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Whereas, In response to the need for heightened security measures following the 9-11 attacks, Congress enacted the Real ID Act in 2005. This legislation requires the states to dramatically redesign their respective driver's licenses. Digital photos, proof of legal status, and centralized database capabilities will be required. The act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative also greatly alter the documentation required from American citizens seeking reentry into this country; and

Whereas, As the deadlines for full compliance with the requirements of the Real ID Act approach, there remains a significant level of confusion over how the states can meet target dates and develop the necessary policies and technology. With the size and scope of the task of redesigning driver's licenses and increasing identification procedures in all 50 states, the current uncertainties are complicating our ability to make our homeland more secure; and

Whereas, As with any undertaking of this magnitude, there are major costs involved. At this point, however, there seems to be no comprehensive estimate of the overall economic impact of complying with the Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; and

Whereas, The multiple issues involved in following the provisions of the Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative are vitally important in Michigan. With some of the world's busiest international crossing points, especially at the Detroit/Windsor border, Michigan has a strong stake in this transition proceeding smoothly and with all the information needed to do so; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Department of Homeland Security to complete an economic analysis of the costs of compliance with the requirements of the federal Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the President of the United States; the United States Secretary of State; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; the chairs and ranking members of the UnitedStates Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the United States Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the United States House Homeland Security Committee, and the United States House International Relations Committee; the members of the Michigan congressional delegation; and the Michigan Secretary of State.

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 Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Gleason, Jansen, Jelinek, Kuipers and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Senators Brown, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Garcia, Richardville, Jansen, Birkholz, Kahn and Allen offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No.21.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to develop a pilot program in Michigan for a dual purpose state driver's license/personal identification card to comply with the provisions of the Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Whereas, In response to the need for heightened security measures following the 9-11 attacks, Congress enacted the Real ID Act in 2005. This legislation requires the states to dramatically redesign their respective driver's licenses. Digital photos, proof of legal status, and centralized database capabilities will be required; and

Whereas, Another component of recent federal legislation, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, also greatly alters the documentation required from American citizens seeking reentry into this country. By January 1, 2008, for example, United States citizens may be required to show passports when they drive across the border from Canada; and

Whereas, With the new requirements of the Real ID Act, state driver's licenses would closely mirror passports not only in the way they are used by travelers, but also in providing a higher level of identification. There is an opportunity in this transition to explore the possibility of combining the secure technology of a passport into the driver's license and realizing significant savings without compromising the security that is the goal of the federal legislation; and

Whereas, With some of the busiest international crossing points in the world, Michigan is well-suited for a pilot project to develop a dual driver's license/passport. With $70 billion worth of commercial traffic and nearly 3 million visitors crossing the Michigan/Canadian border each year, including thousands crossing for their jobs each day, Michigan has an unsurpassed stake in how the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is implemented; and

Whereas, Michigan's Secretary of State is in strong support of the concept of exploring a dual purpose state driver's license/personal identification card. The impact of such a project here could reap widespread benefits for our entire country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the United States Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Michigan Secretary of State to develop a pilot program in Michigan for a dual purpose state driver's license/personal identification card to comply with the provisions of the Real ID Act and the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the President of the United States; the United States Secretary of State; the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; the chairs and ranking members of the UnitedStates Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the United States Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the United States House Homeland Security Committee, and the United States House International Relations Committee; the members of the Michigan congressional delegation; and the Michigan Secretary of State.

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 Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies.

The motion prevailed.

Senators Cassis, Jelinek and Switalski were named co-sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Gilbert introduced

Senate Bill No.341, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 14o.

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

Senators Pappageorge, Brown, Richardville, Kahn and Garcia introduced

Senate Bill No.342, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2635 (MCL 339.2635), as amended by 2006 PA 414.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.

Senators Pappageorge, Brown, Richardville, Kahn and Garcia introduced

Senate Bill No.343, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 125, entitled "The secondary mortgage loan act," by amending section 27 (MCL 493.77), as amended by 1997 PA 91.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.

Statements

Senators Cropsey and Scott asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Cropsey's statement is as follows:

I rise now to speak about a tragic situation that just shows how hollow and baseless some of the assumptions are that were given when it comes to prisoners and prisoners being let out in the community. One of those assumptions that I spoke about last summer was that we should focus on the instant conviction and ignore the real-life criminality of some of the criminals. Instant convictions ignore prior convictions. They ignore the plea bargains that drop charges in exchange for pleas, and they overlook the cost of victims in society and ignore the basic fact that criminals are just that--they are offenders who lead criminal lives but happen to be caught oftentimes committing one type or a certain type of crime.

We are told by certain officials and advocates that we can safely release thousands of nonviolent prisoners. We're told in the Judiciary Committee that these prisoners committed "nonperson crimes" even though no such designation exists in law. Yet, even in the 535-page Michigan Department of Corrections report that I have on my desk here, which are required through budget, points out that this assumption is simply untrue.

What's wrong with focusing just on the instant conviction that puts a person in prison? Let me tell you. This past October 10, a so-called nonviolent, property-crime offender--George McMonigal, a Level One or so-called safe prisoner--was paroled to the Jackson area. I'd like to quote from The Jackson Citizen Patriot and read the article; it's a very short article.

"A prison parolee admitted Tuesday he raped his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter in Sandstone Township.

George McMonigal, 24, pleased guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors will dismiss a second rape charge when Circuit Judge Edward Grant sentences him on April 5.

Sheriff's investigators alleged McMonigal was babysitting the girl January 17 when he performed a sex act on her. The girl told her mother about the sexual assault when she arrived home from work.

McMongial is one of Prosecutor Hank Zavislak's poster boys in arguing against the Department of Corrections releasing nonviolent offenders before the parole board normally would do so.

Governor Jennifer Granholm has proposed releasing more than 5,000 people convicted of nonviolent crimes as part of a plan to balance the state's budget.

McMonigal was sentenced in June 1999 to up to 10 years in prison for breaking and entering a building.

The parole board released him after serving his minimum sentence on Oct. 10, 2006. He was to be supervised by parole agents until February 2008.

His parole was revoked upon his arrest, and he was returned to prison.

Grant could sentence McMonigal to any number of years up to life in prison."

I just point this out to state that if we are serious about releasing or closing 5,000 beds in the Michigan Department of Corrections system--and that is my understanding of what this administration wants to do--it will have serious consequences to our constituents throughout this state. I think we had better look very closely at our budget priorities as we go into this budget session and realize that it is the safety of the people of the state of Michigan that should be our No.1 priority.

Senator Scott's statement is as follows:

Arthur Ashe, the three-time Grand Slam African-American tennis champ, once said that you learn about equality in history and civics, but you find out that life is not really like that. It's a sad commentary on the realities of life. But we in this chamber have the power to bring equality to one segment of our society by mandating equality in insurance rates and coverages. Insurance policies provide many benefits, but equality is not among them because equality is a right, not a benefit.

Let us work together to restore that right to Michigan residents by providing fair insurance for a fair price. Let us provide the solution to this shameful inequality. Let us do the right thing about auto and homeowners insurance in Michigan, and let's get started today.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No.266, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor carrier act," by amending section 1 of article I, sections 5, 6, 7, and 10 of article II, section 6 of article III, and section 2 of article V (MCL 475.1, 476.5, 476.6, 476.7, 476.10, 477.6, and 479.2), section 1 of article I, sections 5 and 7 of article II, and section 6 of article III as amended by 1993 PA 352, sections 6 and 10 of article II as amended by 1982 PA 399, and section 2 of article V as amended by 1996 PA 76, and by adding section 7 to article V.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Jason E. Allen

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Allen, Gilbert and Stamas

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 2:30p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Allen (C), Gilbert, Stamas, Clarke and Hunter

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Monday, March 5, 2007, at 11:00a.m., Midland City Hall, Council Overflow Room, 333W.Ellsworth, Midland

Present: Senators Allen (C), Gilbert and Stamas

Excused: Senators Clarke and Hunter

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 12:30p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cropsey, Sanborn, Whitmer, Clarke and Prusi

Excused: Senator Patterson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 1:00p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Brown (C), Garcia, Richardville, Pappageorge, Hunter, Olshove and Thomas

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 1:00p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Gilbert (C), Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 2:30p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Birkholz, Allen, Gleason and Basham

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on History, Arts, and Libraries submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at 3:00p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators George (C), Brown and Clark-Coleman

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Subcommittee on Department of Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 8:30a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hardiman (C) and Cropsey

Absent: Senator Anderson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 9:00a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Allen (C), Pappageorge, Garcia, Olshove and Basham

Scheduled Meetings

Agriculture - Thursday, March 8, 9:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Agriculture - Thursdays, March 8 and March 15, 2:00p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Capital Outlay - Thursday, March 8, 9:00a.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-8080)

Economic Development - Wednesday, March 14, 8:00a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-2768)

General Government - Thursdays, 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., and Tuesday, March 27, 2:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

History, Arts, and Libraries - Tuesday, March 13, 3:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Human Services Department - Wednesday, March 14, 12:30p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2768)

Judiciary and Corrections - Thursday, March 8, 2:00p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Wednesday, March 14, 3:00p.m., Room 402, Capitol Building (373-2768)

State Police and Military Affairs - Thursday, March 8, 1:00p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building; and Tuesday, March 13, 3:30p.m., Room 404, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Transportation Department - Wednesdays, March 14 and March 21, 8:30a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Finance - Thursday, March 8, 11:00a.m. or later immediately following session, Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)

State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Tuesday, March 27, 9:30a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)

Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:23a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 8, 2007, at 10:00a.m.

CAROL MOREY VIVENTI

Secretary of the Senate