No. 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
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 Olshove—present
Anderson—present George—present Pappageorge—present
Barcia—excused Gilbert—present Patterson—present
Basham—present Gleason—present Prusi—present
Birkholz—present Hardiman—present Richardville—present
Bishop—present Hunter—present Sanborn—present
Brater—present Jacobs—present Scott—present
Brown—present Jansen—present Stamas—present
Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—present
Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—excused
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present
Pastor Deborah Satterwhite of New St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church of Dearborn offered the following invocation:
Dear Father, in the precious name of Jesus Christ, we come before Thy throne of grace first to give You praise for just being God.
Father God, please help these Your servants in this house to come out of themselves and to remember that they are indeed servants, glory to God, hired to serve Your people; for the needs of Your people are real, urgent, and in need of a really quick resolution, hallelujah.
Father God, help Your servants to be careful and to know that in the blink of an eye that they, too, can be in the same dire situation as those of whom they serve. The word of God says in Proverbs 21:13 that those who turn their ear against the cry of the poor will one day cry themselves for help and will not be heard. So, Father God, let us all come together and serve the hungry, serve the un- and underemployed, stop the foreclosures, and help the people in this state get good health care right now and in a hurry, hallelujah.
If we take care of Your people, if we sow good seeds, then maybe our prayers in our own house will be answered, hallelujah. Maybe that child on drugs will be set free and delivered. Maybe that debt will be canceled, and maybe that loved one will finally return home. So on this day, in this house, Lord, we praise You. On this day, we exalt Your name, glory to God.
And through Your wisdom, Lord, help Your servants to lead the people in this state. Cover them with the blood-stained banner of Jesus Christ while they make sure that the people in this state are no longer victims, but they do have the victory in the name of the Lord, glory to God.
So, Jehovah Jireh, we praise You; Jehovah Nissi, we lift You up. And I say these things, pray these things, and declare these things in the precious, almighty, powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen, Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Secretary of the Senate
January 1, 2009
It is my honor to notify you that Senator Michael Prusi has been elected Senate Minority Leader by the Senate Democratic Caucus effective January 3, 2009.
Sincerely,
Carol Morey Viventi
Secretary of the Senate
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
January 21, 2009
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Clean Michigan Initiative Environmental Protection Programs administered by the Department of Environmental Quality.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
The following communications were received:
Department of Treasury
January 16, 2009
Please find attached one copy of the Personal Property Audit Quarterly Report for the period October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008. The report is required by Public Act 261 of 2008, the General Government Appropriations Act. Section 947 of the Act provides, in part, as follows:
(1) Of the $4,749,200.00 included in part 1 for the revenue enhancement program, $4,249,200.00 shall be used for revenue collection enhancement activities including auditing functions.
(2) The department of treasury shall submit quarterly progress reports to the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations subcommittees on general government and the senate and house fiscal agencies, regarding personal property tax audits funded under subsection (1). The report shall include the number of audits, revenue generated, and number of complaints received by the department related to the audits.
January 16, 2009
Please find attached one copy of the Principal Residence Exemption Compliance Program Quarterly Report for the period October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008. The report is required by Public Act 261 of 2008, the General Government Appropriations Act. Section 947 of the Act provides, in part, as follows:
(1) Of the $4,749,200.00 included in part 1 for the revenue enhancement program, $4,249,200.00 shall be used for revenue collection enhancement activities including auditing functions.
(3) The $500,000.00 balance of the $4,749,200.00 shall be used for the principal residence exemption compliance program. Along with other program costs, expenditures shall include the development and maintenance of a statewide web-based database created for the purpose of enforcing the principal residence exemption compliance program. The department shall submit quarterly progress reports that include the number of exemptions denied and the revenue received under this program. The legislative auditor general shall complete a performance audit of the principal residence exemption compliance program prior to April 1, 2009. Revenue generated to the state from the principal residence exemption compliance program shall be used to reimburse the state general fund for the $500,000.00 appropriation prior to any other allocation. Additional funds from the revenue enhancement program and carry-forward appropriations may be used to support costs in excess of $500,000.00.
Sincerely,
Frederick Headen, Director
Bureau of Local Government Services
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following statutory standing committees:
Legislative Council - Senator Prusi replacing Senator Schauer.
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Senator Prusi replacing Senator Schauer.
The statutory committees appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following Appropriations subcommittee:
Higher Education - Senator Kahn replacing Senator McManus.
The subcommittee appointment was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointments of the following standing committees:
Finance - Senator Pappageorge replacing Senator McManus; Senator Cherry replacing Senator Prusi; and Senator Jacobs (MVC).
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Senator Gleason replacing Senator Prusi.
Energy Policy and Public Utilities - Senator Clarke replacing Senator Prusi.
The standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The Secretary announced that the following official bills and joint resolution were printed on Thursday, January 15, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18
Senate Joint Resolution A
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
January 16, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to office under Section 209 of the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, 1998 PA 58, MCL 436.1209:
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
The Honorable Edward J. Gaffney, Jr., a Republican, of 283 Kenwood Court, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236, county of Wayne, appointed to fill a vacancy on the Commission, for a term commencing January 16, 2009 and expiring June 12, 2012.
January 16, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointment to state office pursuant to Section 7 of the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act, 1965 PA 232, MCL 290.657:
Michigan Soybean Marketing Program Committee
Mr. Richard A. Janssens of 3315 West Albain Road, Monroe, Michigan 48161, county of Monroe, succeeding Jason J. Woods, whose term has expired, representing District 3 growers, for a term commencing January 16, 2009 and expiring September 23, 2011.
Mr. Herbert N. Miller of 60864 Reynolds Road, Niles, Michigan 49120, county of Cass, reappointed to represent District 1 growers, for a term expiring September 23, 2011.
January 21, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointment to state office under Sections 22 and 22a of the Michigan Election Law, 1954 PA 116, MCL 168.22 and 168.22a:
Board of State Canvassers
Mr. Jeffrey Timmer, a Republican, of 10018 East Grand River, Portland, Michigan 48875, county of Ionia, succeeding Ethelyn E. Bankes, whose term will expire, appointed for a term commencing February 1, 2009 and expiring January 31, 2013. Under the Michigan Election Law, the Governor is obligated to appoint as a member of the Board of State Canvassers one of three individuals nominated by the State Central Committee of the Michigan Republican Party.
Mr. James L. Waters, a Democrat, of 1883 Eloise Drive, Muskegon Heights, Michigan 49444, county of Muskegon, reappointed for a term commencing February 1, 2009 and expiring January 31, 2013. Under the Michigan Election Law, the Governor is obligated to appoint as a member of the Board of State Canvassers one of three individuals nominated by the State Central Committee of the Michigan Democratic Party.
January 22, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office under Section 1 of 1963 (2nd Ex Sess) PA 48, MCL 390.551:
Eastern Michigan University Board of Control
Mr. Mohamed Okdie of 8300 East Jefferson Avenue, PH-4, Detroit, Michigan 48214, county of Wayne, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term expiring December 31, 2016.
Mr. James F. Stapleton of 4484 Lake Forest Drive East, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, county of Washtenaw, reappointed to represent the general public, for a term expiring December 31, 2016.
January 22, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment and reappointments to state office under Section 88l of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088l:
Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board
Mr. Keith W. Cooley of 6519 Crabapple Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, county of Oakland, succeeding James A. Croce, whose term has expired, representing business with expertise, knowledge, skill, or experience in venture capital investments, business finance, bringing competitive edge technology products to market, or representing a qualified business, for a term commencing January 22, 2009 and expiring December 31, 2012.
Ms. Mary L. Campbell of 1140 Heather Way, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, county of Washtenaw, reappointed to represent business with expertise, knowledge, skill, or experience in venture capital investments, business finance, bringing competitive edge technology products to market, or representing a qualified business, for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
Mr. David E. Cole, Ph.D., of 1000 Victors Way, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, county of Washtenaw, reappointed to represent business with expertise, knowledge, skill, or experience in venture capital investments, business finance, bringing competitive edge technology products to market, or representing a qualified business, for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
Ms. Lynnette J. Rhodes of 1330 Hickory Island Drive, Haslett, Michigan 48840, county of Ingham, reappointed to represent qualified businesses or persons with business, technology, or financial experience related to competitive edge technology, for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
Mr. Dennis Wend of 1315 South Water Street, Marine City, Michigan 48039, county of St. Clair, reappointed to represent business with expertise, knowledge, skill, or experience in venture capital investments, business finance, bringing competitive edge technology products to market, or representing a qualified business, for a term expiring December 31, 2012.
January 23, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointment to state office under Section 26 of the Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan, 1945 PA 327, MCL 259.26:
Michigan Aeronautics Commission
Mr. Russell A. Kavalhuna of 322 Pere Marquette Drive, Apt. 6, Lansing, Michigan 48912, county of Ingham, succeeding Joyce M. Woods, who has resigned, representing the general public, for a term commencing January 23, 2009 and expiring May 27, 2009.
January 23, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office pursuant to Section 28 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Section 3 of 1964 PA 286, MCL 247.803:
State Transportation Commission
Mr. James S. Scalici, a Republican, of 23675 Woodlynne Drive, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48205, county of Oakland, reappointed for a term expiring December 21, 2011.
Mr. Ted B. Wahby, a Democrat, of 30117 Elmgrove Street, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48082, county of Macomb, reappointed for a term expiring December 21, 2011.
January 23, 2009
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following reappointments to state office under Section 213 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.213 and Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011:
Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates
Mr. Michael T. Harris of 4175 Indian Glen, Okemos, Michigan 48864, county of Ingham, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Mr. Timothy M. McAree of 6189 Archer Street, NE, Rockford, Michigan 49341, county of Kent, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Mr. Thomas G. Moher of 3338 Lakeshore Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783, county of Chippewa, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Ms. Melody A. Paige of 4040 Cullen, Fenton, Michigan 48430, county of Livingston, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Mr. Paul M. Purcell of 4470 Seidel Place, Saginaw, Michigan 48603, county of Saginaw, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Mr. George J. Quist of 3678 Oak Bluff, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, county of Kent, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Ms. Joy A. Turner of 15355 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan 48230, county of Wayne, reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2009 and expiring January 26, 2013.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Resolutions
House Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the Joint Convention Rules for the Legislature.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the following be and are hereby adopted as the Joint Convention Rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate:
JOINT CONVENTION RULES OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE
Held in Hall of House.
Rule 1. Joint conventions shall be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives, or such other location as may be agreed to by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate. The President of the Senate or, in the absence of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House shall preside. Before the 2 Houses shall meet in joint convention, a concurrent resolution shall be introduced in one House setting forth the date and hour at which the joint convention shall meet, which, if adopted, shall be transmitted to the other House for concurrence.
Secretaries-Journals.
Rule 2. The Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be the secretaries of the joint convention. The proceedings of the joint convention shall be published with the Journals of the House, and the final result, as announced by the President on the return of the Senate to its chamber, shall be entered on the Journals of the Senate.
Rules of House to Govern.
Rule 3. The rules of the House of Representatives, so far as the same may be applicable, shall govern the proceedings in joint convention.
President pro tempore of Convention.
Rule 4. Whenever the Speaker of the House presides, he or she shall be entitled to vote on all occasions, and in case of a tie the question shall be declared lost.
Power to Compel Attendance.
Rule 5. Joint conventions shall have the power to compel the attendance of absent members in the mode and under the penalties prescribed in the rules of the House to which such members respectively belong, and for that purpose the Sergeant at Arms of each House shall attend.
May Adjourn from Time to Time.
Rule 6. Joint conventions may adjourn from time to time, as may be found necessary, and it shall be the duty of the House of Representatives to prepare to receive the Senate, and of the Senate to proceed to the joint convention, at the time fixed by law or resolution, or to which the joint convention may have adjourned.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
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 concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Birkholz, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Gleason, Jansen, Olshove, Pappageorge, Prusi, Scott and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 2.
A concurrent resolution providing for a joint convention of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the House of Representatives and Senate meet in joint convention in the Hall of the House of Representatives, Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., to receive the message of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
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 concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senators Birkholz, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Gleason, Jansen, Olshove, Pappageorge, Prusi, Scott and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Senator Kahn offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 3.
A resolution observing January 27, 2009, as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Whereas, In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as an annual international day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi era. This date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. On January 27, 1945, Allied forces entered Auschwitz and liberated more than 7,000 remaining prisoners, who were mostly ill and dying. It is estimated that at minimum 1.3 million people were deported to Auschwitz between 1940 and 1945; of these, at least 1.1 million were murdered; and
Whereas, The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during the years 1933 through 1945. Six million Jews were murdered and millions more, including Gypsies, the handicapped, Poles, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents, suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny; and
Whereas, The history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments; and serves as an important reminder of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred, and indifference reign; and
Whereas, When the goodness of mankind was in question, there were individuals who selflessly risked their lives in order to save others from the evils of Nazi Germany; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body proclaim January 27, 2009, as the day of remembrance in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That in honor of the victims of the Holocaust, the survivors, and their liberators, the citizens of Michigan reflect upon the terrible events of the Holocaust and strive to overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance.
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 resolution was adopted.
Senators Birkholz, Brater, Cherry, Clarke, Gleason, Hardiman, Jansen, Kuipers, Olshove, Pappageorge, Prusi, Richardville, Scott and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Kahn and Jacobs asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
In 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as an annual international day of commemoration to honor the victims of the Nazi era. This date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. On January 27, 1945, Allied forces entered Auschwitz and liberated more than 7,000 remaining prisoners, most of whom were ill and dying. It is estimated that, at a minimum, 1.3 million people were deported to Auschwitz between 1940 and 1945, and of these, at least 1.1 million were murdered.
The history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, of society, and of governments. It serves as an important reminder of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred, and indifference reign.
The citizens of Michigan will have this opportunity and should reflect upon the terrible events of the Holocaust and proclaim January 27 as a day of remembrance in the state of Michigan.
Senator Jacobs’ statement is as follows:
I also want to acknowledge that today is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and thank Senator Kahn for this resolution. Elie Wiesel once said, “For us, every gesture is an offering, every dawn filled with grace. We watch a child, ours, and we see our parents.” We will all go about our lives and our business today, but we need to take time to remember that past; to remember what happened to so many; to remember the response of other countries and nations to this tragedy; to remember the actions individuals who helped save many lives.
In remembering, we honor all those who were lost, those who survived, and those who have spent their lives helping us remember. Together we will all go forward with the hope that we can prevent this from ever happening again.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution granting authority for adjournment for more than 2 days.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 1, p. 3.)
The House of Representatives has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Secretary for record.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Anderson moved that Senators Barcia and Thomas be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Scott, Switalski and Basham 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:
I just wanted my colleagues to know that I will be introducing my bills again. As I stated the last Wednesday that we were here, one of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle has a good bill, and I have signed off on that. I just hope that everyone else does. We have two years to get it together, and I don’t think we want to leave here without taking care of the business of making sure that everyone in this state has affordable insurance, and that is car and home insurance. We all know that the state is in a financial bind, so it is not just southeastern Michigan; it is all over the state that people are hurting. I would think that all of us would be ready now, finally, to move my bills, so move my bills.
Senator Switalski’s statement is as follows:
I would like to thank the many members and staff for their kindness upon the death of my mother-in-law. My wife and her family especially appreciate the donation by the Senate Bereavement Fund to the University of Michigan SOAR program, which helps disadvantaged women get a new start at the university.
Death came suddenly to Janet Heaney. She had lived in Glasgow, Scotland, for 90 years before passing quietly in a hospital bed December 28. Her children and grandchildren kept vigil until the end.
Her youngest daughter, my wife Roma, got the call the night before her death. Jenny had been given the last rites. Roma, our son Liam, and I hurriedly packed and caught the next flight to Glasgow. Jenny died while we were in the air.
Janet MacPhie was born in 1918, the second of six children. She grew up in the rough and tumble of shipbuilding Glasgow, then the greatest city in the world. She worked in a gentleman’s outfitter store in Gorbals, the toughest part of Glasgow; a job she loved and a community she held fondly for the rest of her days.
She met her late husband Harry over the phone and instructed a friend to send him away if he had red hair. They married during the war and went on to have five children.
She was the hardest-working person I have ever seen. During her visits to America, she used to clean the house all day, 24/7. Well into her eighties, she would clean our house spotless and then organize all the cans in the pantry, or meticulously fold and arrange all the towels in the linen closet. No job was too big. It took the good Lord six days to tame Leviathan and bring order to chaos, but Jenny organized my basement and cleared out my garage in two days each. With all due respect to the Almighty, her task was tougher, and she did a better job of it.
Jenny had been in declining health her last year. She began to suffer from dementia and fell and broke her hip. She was recuperating in a nursing home, but came to her daughter’s for Christmas Day with her progeny. She rallied and was like the Jenny of old. She was sharp and conversant, and they all had a fantastic day.
During the night, Jenny fell ill, probably from an obstruction in her bowel. Too weak to survive an operation, her powerful heart finally gave out.
She had a traditional Scottish funeral. We brought the body back to the house, and visitors came to pay their respects and enjoy a cup of tea. We prayed the rosary there two nights, and then we carried the coffin, a plain wooden box, out of the house on our shoulders and took it to the church, leaving it in front of the altar overnight.
In the morning, we celebrated the funeral. We carried the coffin out to the cemetery and then lowered it with ropes into the ground, in the same lair where her husband Harry was buried 12 years ago. Looking down into the grave, we each took handfuls of dirt and threw it on the casket, an image that will stay with me to my final day.
Harry and Jenny’s dust will mingle together in the ground, and those left behind will remember both of them fondly. May they rest in peace.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Janet Heaney.
Senator Basham’s statement is as follows:
Just recently, two great colleges in our state played hockey. One of the college members on the hockey team checked—it was a legal check—an opponent on the other team. As a result of that, the other team came up behind the player who did the check and hit him in the back of the head, knocked him to the ice, and another team member came up and slashed the down player with a hockey stick, which, personally, I find appalling.
It is my understanding that the school, Michigan State, has suspended the two players. The problem I have is players play for their coaches. I think that you can’t blame a player when a coach allows this kind of activity. I would ask that if media or if people from Michigan State, athletic department by chance hear my words, they would look at their program that encourages violence, encourages unsportsmanlike conduct, and encourages kids to take cheap shots at other kids. That is not what college is all about.
I would ask that they look at the coaches and how they train these kids to play hockey, and don’t so much look at the players. They are actually coached. It is easy to go after the folks at the bottom when, in fact, they are playing to their coaches’ desires. Hopefully, somebody from Michigan State will hear this.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Switalski, Cherry and Jacobs introduced
Senate Joint Resolution B, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article II, to revise the age requirement for voting at a school district election if the election does not include a school millage or school bond ballot proposal.
The joint resolution was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No. 19, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2946 (MCL 600.2946), as amended by 1995 PA 249.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No. 20, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 330, entitled “Private security business and security alarm act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 338.1083), as amended by 2000 PA 411.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 21, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 413 (MCL 168.413), as amended by 1999 PA 218.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 22, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 467b (MCL 168.467b), as amended by 1999 PA 218.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 23, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 433 (MCL 168.433), as amended by 1999 PA 218.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 24, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 426d (MCL 168.426d), as amended by 1999 PA 218.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 25, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 409.111), as amended by 2000 PA 418.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 26, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17048 (MCL 333.17048), as amended by 1996 PA 355.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 27, entitled
A bill to amend 1962 PA 192, entitled “Professional service corporation act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 450.222 and 450.224), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 48 and section 4 as amended by 2000 PA 335.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Stamas introduced
Senate Bill No. 28, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending sections 902 and 904 (MCL 450.4902 and 450.4904), section 902 as amended by 1997 PA 52 and section 904 as amended by 2000 PA 333.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 32, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3208 and 5714 (MCL 600.3208 and 600.5714), section 5714 as amended by 2004 PA 105, and by adding section 3108.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 33, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3130, 3208, and 3236 (MCL 600.3130, 600.3208, and 600.3236) and by adding section 3108.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Richardville, Birkholz, Kahn and Patterson introduced
Senate Bill No. 34, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 78101 and 78110 (MCL 324.78101 and 324.78110), section 78101 as amended by 2006 PA 466 and section 78110 as amended by 2004 PA 587.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senator Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 35, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5805 and 5839 (MCL 600.5805 and 600.5839), section 5805 as amended by 2002 PA 715 and section 5839 as amended by 1985 PA 188.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Pappageorge, Birkholz, Kahn and Richardville introduced
Senate Bill No. 36, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1163.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Pappageorge and Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 37, 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 12 (MCL 247.662), as amended by 2002 PA 498.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Pappageorge, Birkholz, Kahn and Richardville introduced
Senate Bill No. 38, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 261 (MCL 206.261), as amended by 2008 PA 207.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Basham and Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No. 39, 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 amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2005 PA 318.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Basham and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 40, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234e (MCL 750.234e), as added by 1990 PA 321.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Basham introduced
Senate Bill No. 41, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 225.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Basham introduced
Senate Bill No. 42, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2005 PA 106.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Basham introduced
Senate Bill No. 43, entitled
A bill to authorize a local unit of government to enact an ordinance requiring any person employed at an adult entertainment business to obtain a work permit; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain government officials.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Basham introduced
Senate Bill No. 44, entitled
A bill to impose a state excise tax on persons engaged in the business of operating an adult entertainment facility; to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of the tax; to provide for the disposition of the collections from the tax; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senators Birkholz, Allen, Pappageorge and Kahn introduced
Senate Bill No. 45, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 50.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Birkholz, Allen, Basham, Pappageorge, Kahn, Richardville, Cherry and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 46, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to provide for a restructuring of the manner in which energy is provided in this state; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6t.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities.
Senators Kahn, Pappageorge, Richardville, Switalski, George and Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 47, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9721.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Kahn and Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 48, entitled
A bill to amend 1911 PA 209, entitled “An act to adopt and prescribe the design of a state coat-of-arms and state flag, and their use, and to prohibit the use of the same for advertising purposes, and to provide a punishment for such forbidden use,” (MCL 2.21 to 2.27) by adding section 2a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Kahn and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 49, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 257.224), as amended by 2006 PA 177.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Cherry, Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 50, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending sections 3 and 11 (MCL 445.903 and 445.911), section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 310, and by adding section 3i.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senators Cherry, Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 51, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509t (MCL 168.509t), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Cherry, Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 52, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 720 and 735 (MCL 168.720 and 168.735), section 735 as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by adding section 720a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Cherry, Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 53, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11 (MCL 169.203, 169.205, 169.207, 169.210, and 169.211), section 3 as amended by 1989 PA 95, section 5 as amended by 1999 PA 237, section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, and section 11 as amended by 1996 PA 590, and by adding sections 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 107, 108, and 109.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Switalski, Basham and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 54, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled “A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 445.571), as amended by 1989 PA 93.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Senators Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 55, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 18 and 36 (MCL 169.218 and 169.236), section 18 as amended by 2006 PA 89 and section 36 as amended by 1996 PA 590.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senators Switalski and Cherry introduced
Senate Bill No. 56, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280b (MCL 380.1280b), as added by 2000 PA 230, and by adding section 1280c; 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 Education.
Senators Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 57, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2006 PA 167.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Switalski and Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 58, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2006 PA 167.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Jansen, Kahn, Birkholz, Gilbert, Richardville, Pappageorge, Brown and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 59, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 811e (MCL 257.811e), as amended by 2006 PA 562, and by adding section 811r.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators Jansen, Kahn, Birkholz, Gilbert and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 60, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending section 209 (MCL 418.209), as added by 1985 PA 103.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senators Brown, Jacobs and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 61, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 496a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Jacobs introduced
Senate Bill No. 62, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 605, 622, 622a, 629, and 703 (MCL 380.605, 380.622, 380.622a, 380.629, and 380.703), section 605 as amended by 2008 PA 1, section 622 as amended by 2008 PA 307, section 622a as added by 2004 PA 412, and sections 629 and 703 as amended by 2003 PA 299, and by adding sections 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 648, and 649.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Jacobs and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 63, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 1111, 1113, and 1114 (MCL 436.2111, 436.2113, and 436.2114), section 1113 as amended and section 1114 as added by 2004 PA 134.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Jacobs and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 64, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled “The nonprofit health care corporation reform act,” (MCL 550.1101 to 550.1704) by adding section 416e.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Jacobs and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 65, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7457 (MCL 333.7457), as amended by 2006 PA 458, and by adding section 7458.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Jacobs and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 66, entitled
A bill to require certain consumer reporting agencies to place security freezes on certain consumer information; to authorize and limit fees; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Senators Kahn and Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 67, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” (MCL 552.601 to 552.650) by adding section 25j.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services.
Senators Gilbert and Kahn introduced
Senate Bill No. 68, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled “Michigan gaming control and revenue act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 432.203), as amended by 1997 PA 69, and by adding section 9e.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services.
Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Jansen, Brown, Richardville, Pappageorge, Kahn and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 69, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 417 and 441 (MCL 208.1417 and 208.1441).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Jansen, Pappageorge and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 70, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2003 PA 114.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Jansen and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 71, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan economic growth authority act,” by amending section 10 (MCL 207.810), as amended by 2006 PA 283.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Jansen, Pappageorge and Garcia introduced
Senate Bill No. 72, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 513 (MCL 208.1513).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 73, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 520 (MCL 206.520), as amended by 1995 PA 245.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 74, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 365.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 75, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ff.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 76, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2003 PA 274.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Gilbert introduced
Senate Bill No. 77, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2008 PA 198.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 78, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3212 (MCL 600.3212), as amended by 2004 PA 186.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No. 80, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2002 PA 270.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Gleason introduced
Senate Bill No. 81, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2006 PA 234.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 82, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 266 (MCL 206.266), as amended by 2008 PA 447.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 83, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3135 (MCL 500.3135), as amended by 2002 PA 697.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 84, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 2003 PA 299.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 85, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” (MCL 29.1 to 29.33) by adding section 3f.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 86, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1c.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 87, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 307 and 315 (MCL 257.307 and 257.315), section 307 as amended by 2008 PA 36 and section 315 as amended by 2008 PA 7.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Whitmer introduced
Senate Bill No. 88, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509o (MCL 168.509o), as added by 1994 PA 441.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight.
Senator Cassis introduced
Senate Bill No. 89, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 429 (MCL 208.1429).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Cassis introduced
Senate Bill No. 90, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 435 (MCL 208.1435), as amended by 2008 PA 448.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Cassis introduced
Senate Bill No. 91, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 503 (MCL 208.1503).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Cassis introduced
Senate Bill No. 92, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 117 (MCL 208.1117).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Sanborn, Bishop, Cropsey, Jelinek, Van Woerkom, Stamas, McManus, Allen, Kuipers, George, Jansen, Richardville, Gilbert, Patterson, Hardiman, Birkholz, Cassis, Garcia, Kahn, Brown and Pappageorge introduced
Senate Bill No. 93, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 17.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
Scheduled Meetings
Agriculture - Thursday, January 29, 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1635)
Appropriations - Wednesday, January 28, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373‑6960)
Subcommittee -
Economic Development - Wednesdays, February 4 and February 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373‑2768)
Energy Policy and Public Utilities - Thursday, January 29, 1:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-7350)
Families and Human Services - Thursday, January 29, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-0797)
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs - Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373‑3447)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:45 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, January 28, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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