No. 58
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
94th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
10:00 a.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
Reverend Doris Harris Mars of Revelation Evangelical Lutheran Church of Detroit offered the following invocation:
According to Amos 5:24, the word of the Lord was, “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Lord, Creator of all this universe, sustainer of all life, and Creator of all right relationships, You have put us in stewardship of that which You have created. So we pray in the will of the Lord, let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Lord, we confess that we have not been good stewards of the right relationships that You have created—both the relationship to You, Lord, the relationship to all creation, and the relationship to one another. This has been evidenced sometimes in our disrespect for diversity, religion, our misuse and abuse of the land and resources; our relationships individually in our communities; and institutionally which have created unequal opportunities, perpetuated injustices for people because of race, color, creed, religion, class, income, gender, position, and status. So we pray in the will of God, let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Lord, we ask this morning that this assembly of state representatives gather with respect for the diversity of communities they represent. We ask that the process of this assembly honor the needs of this state for all people in all the communities that are represented. And we ask, Lord, that the decisions of this assembly seek to honor Your agenda, an agenda that seeks opportunity and justice for all; an agenda to right the wrongs; an agenda to correct the mistakes; an agenda to proceed with hope. So we pray in Your will, Lord, let justice roll down like waters.
We thank You, Lord, that we have the opportunity to be a part of this process to be stewards of this great nation. So we pray with humble submission and with assurance that Your spirit of unity will abound in the proceedings of this day. We pray with assurance and certain confidence in all that You have created, in all that You have done, and in all that You will.
We pray this in Your name, Lord. We thank You. Hear our prayer. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Gleason, Barcia, Garcia and McManus entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Thomas moved that Senator Brater be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, June 11:
House Bill No. 4840
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, June 10, for her approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 752 at 10:14 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following official bill was printed on Tuesday, June 10, and is available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill No. 1367
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Brater entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 842
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 842, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1246, 1280b, 1527, and 1531 (MCL 380.1246, 380.1280b, 380.1527, and 380.1531), section 1246 as amended by 2004 PA 148, section 1280b as added by 2000 PA 230, section 1527 as added by 1995 PA 289, and section 1531 as amended by 2007 PA 32, and by adding section 1283.
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. 395 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.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 1107, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18b, 19, 20, 20d, 20j, 22a, 22b, 22d, 24, 24a, 24c, 25c, 26a, 26b, 29, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 38, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99e, 104, 104b, 105, 105c, 107, 147, 151, and 164c (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1615, 388.1618b, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620j, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625c, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1629, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632b, 388.1632c, 388.1632d, 388.1632j, 388.1632l, 388.1637, 388.1638, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654a, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1664, 388.1665, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699e, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1705, 388.1705c, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1751, and 388.1764c), sections 3, 6, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 19, 20, 20j, 22a, 22b, 22d, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 29, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99e, 104, 107, and 151 as amended by 2007 PA 137, sections 4 and 164c as amended by 2005 PA 155, section 18b as added by 2000 PA 297, section 20d as amended by 1997 PA 93, section 25c as added by 2001 PA 121, section 38 as amended by 2003 PA 158, section 104b as added by 2004 PA 593, sections 105 and 105c as amended by 2006 PA 342, and section 147 as amended by 2007 PA 92, and by adding sections 11n, 22e, 32e, 42, 57a, 99m, 99n, and 99o; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-5) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-5), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools and the intermediate school districts of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to supplement the school aid fund by the levy and collection of certain taxes; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 11, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18b, 19, 20, 20d, 20j, 22a, 22b, 22d, 24, 24a, 24c, 25b, 25c, 26a, 26b, 29, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 38, 39, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 54c, 56, 57, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99c, 99e, 99i, 99j, 99k, 99n, 99p, 104, 104b, 105, 105c, 107, 147, 151, 164c, 166b, and 166e (MCL 388.1603, 388.1604, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1615, 388.1618b, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1620j, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1625b, 388.1625c, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1629, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632b, 388.1632c, 388.1632d, 388.1632j, 388.1632l, 388.1637, 388.1638, 388.1639, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1654a, 388.1654c, 388.1656, 388.1657, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1664, 388.1665, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699c, 388.1699e, 388.1699i, 388.1699j, 388.1699k, 388.1699n, 388.1699p, 388.1704, 388.1704b, 388.1705, 388.1705c, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1751, 388.1764c, 388.1766b, and 388.1766e), sections 3, 6, 11a, 11g, 11k, 11m, 15, 19, 20, 20j, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 29, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32j, 32l, 37, 39, 39a, 41, 51d, 53a, 54, 54a, 57, 61a, 64, 65, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99c, 99e, 107, and 151 as amended and sections 99i, 99j, and 99k as added by 2007 PA 137, sections 4 and 164c as amended by 2005 PA 155, sections 11, 11j, 22a, 22b, 22d, 51a, 51c, 56, 62, and 104 as amended and sections 54c, 99n, and 99p as added by 2008 PA 112, section 18b as added by 2000 PA 297, section 20d as amended and section 166e as added by 1997 PA 93, section 25b as amended and section 25c as added by 2001 PA 121, section 38 as amended by 2003 PA 158, section 104b as added by 2004 PA 593, sections 105 and 105c as amended by 2006 PA 342, section 147 as amended by 2007 PA 92, and section 166b as amended by 1999 PA 119, and by adding sections 11n, 22e, 31h, 32g, 32h, 98d, 99h, 99m, 99o, 99q, and 99r; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 396 Yeas—16
Barcia Clark-Coleman Jacobs Schauer
Basham Clarke Kuipers Scott
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Cherry Hunter Prusi Whitmer
Nays—22
Allen Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Anderson Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Birkholz George McManus Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Pappageorge Switalski
Brown Hardiman Patterson Van Woerkom
Cassis Jansen
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
Senator Jelinek asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Jelinek’s statement is as follows:
This budget increases K-12 spending $34,379,900 over the Senate recommendations which are $52 million over the May revenue estimates. That makes a total shortfall of over $86 million. I like and I support K-12 education, but let’s be honest. Are each one of you in this chamber willing to cut an additional $86 million out of the other General Fund budgets to make this happen? Are you willing to fund less State Police, less DCH, less DHS, less higher education, and less revenue sharing to make this happen?
In that case, you must vote not to concur with this budget, and send it to conference.
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 Stamas 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 without amendment, the following bill:
House Bill No. 5383, entitled
A bill to provide for the member-regulation of electric cooperatives; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to provide for certain penalties and remedies.
The bill 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. 886, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7dd (MCL 211.7dd), as amended by 2006 PA 114.
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.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator McManus introduced
Senate Joint Resolution O, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 12 and 54 of article IV and by adding section 55 to article IV, to modify term limits for certain elected state offices, to prohibit certain state officials from being a lobbyist or lobbyist agent for 1 year following his or her term of office, and to reduce compensation for state legislators who have unexcused absences from session.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 1368, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 88n (MCL 125.2088n), as added by 2005 PA 215.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senator Barcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 1369, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 197, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of a downtown development authority; to prescribe its powers and duties; 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 in the districts; to promote the economic growth of the districts; to create a board; to prescribe its powers and duties; 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 reimburse downtown development authorities for certain losses of tax increment revenues; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officials,” by amending section 1 (MCL 125.1651), as amended by 2008 PA 35.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Jansen, Barcia and Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No. 1370, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 7, 7a, 11a, 17, and 21 (MCL 252.302, 252.307, 252.307a, 252.311a, 252.317, and 252.321), sections 2, 7, and 17 as amended and section 11a as added by 2006 PA 448 and section 7a as added by 2006 PA 447, and by adding section 17a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No. 4840, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2007 PA 85.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Statements
Senator Scott asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
Once again, I rely on the wisdom and insight of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King knew early on the path he wanted to follow, and he knew what its rewards would be. “I won’t have any money to leave behind,” he said. “I won’t have fine and luxurious things of life to leave behind. I just want to leave a committed life behind.”
“I just want to leave a committed life behind.” Didn’t he do that one a thousandfold? And who among us would wish for less. Ideally, that should be the desire of every one of us in this chamber. Isn’t that one of the sought-after goals of a life of public service? It is certainly what motivates me to stand before you every session day on behalf of Michigan homeowners and drivers.
My commitment is to bring fairness to the Michigan insurance industry. My commitment is to see justice in the way insurance is provided to Michigan homeowners and drivers. Like Dr. King, I won’t have a lot of fine and luxurious things to leave behind, but I hope that these statements, along with my other efforts, would be a testimony to my committed life—that, along with my passionate plea to move my bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
June 11, 2008
Pursuant to Joint Rule 3, the Senate having non-concurred in the House substitute (H-5) to Senate Bill 1107 appoints the following members to sit on the conference committee:
Senator Ron Jelinek, Chair
Senator Cameron Brown
Senator Michael Switalski
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Senator Michael D. Bishop
Majority Leader
State Senate, 12th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 370, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms and gas ejecting devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 12 and 12b (MCL 28.432 and 28.432b), section 12 as amended by 2006 PA 75 and section 12b as added by 1982 PA 182, and by adding section 9d; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Whitmer, Clarke and Prusi
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 371, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 224b and 231a (MCL 750.224b and 750.231a), section 231a as amended by 2002 PA 82; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Wayne Kuipers
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kuipers, Cropsey, Whitmer, Clarke and Prusi
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 Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Kuipers (C), Cropsey, Whitmer, Clarke and Prusi
Excused: Senators Sanborn and Patterson
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Resolution No. 177.
A resolution to express support for the construction of a replacement rail tunnel between Detroit and Windsor.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 38, p. 756.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Resolution No. 194.
A resolution to memorialize Congress to reauthorize transportation funding with appropriate recognition of the importance of the Great Lakes’ infrastructure to the nation’s economy.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 48, p. 938.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 269, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 6 of chapter IV (MCL 224.6), as amended by 2006 PA 598.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: Senator Kahn
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 270, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2003 PA 94.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: Senator Kahn
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 494, 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 section 1h (MCL 247.651h), as added by 1997 PA 79.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1318, 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,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 1k.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 1320, 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 section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2002 PA 498.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Judson S. Gilbert II
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Gilbert, Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
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 Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 1:08 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Gilbert (C), Kahn, Van Woerkom, Basham and Gleason
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Richardville (C), Sanborn, Cassis, Stamas, Hunter, Clarke and Olshove
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture - Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
Higher Education - Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑2768)
Energy Policy and Public Utilities - Thursday, June 12, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Finance - Thursday, June 12, 11:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency - Friday, June 27, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Legislative Commission on Statutory Mandates - Wednesday, June 25, 2:00 p.m., Room 327, South Tower, House Office Building (373-0212)
Michigan Capitol Committee - Thursday, June 19, 8:00 a.m., Room 426, Capitol Building (373-5527)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:26 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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