No. 41
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
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—present 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—present
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—excused Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Nofs—present
Senator Michael Switalski of the 10th District offered the following invocation:
Good morning, Lord. Through today’s fog and rain, all things will become clear at 4:00 p.m. today, which is the filing deadline for office seekers. Inspire us to wage vigorous but clean campaigns. Help us to focus on issues and solutions. That is not a bad goal for us in the Legislature. We have major reforms within our grasp. Help us find an honest compromise.
And, Lord, please keep an eye on my mother as she recuperates from her auto accident. With Your help, she is getting stronger every day. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Cropsey moved that Senator Kuipers be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of the following appointment:
Ferris State University Board of Control
Mr. D. William Lakin, O.D., of 44260 Boulder Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, county of Macomb, succeeding Patrick LaPine, who has resigned, is appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing March 25, 2010 and expiring December 31, 2014.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the appointment was placed on the order of Messages from the Governor.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:03 a.m.
10:19 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senators Gilbert, Bishop, Richardville, Jelinek, Van Woerkom, Brown, Pappageorge, Cassis, Nofs, McManus, Hardiman, George, Birkholz, Hunter, Kahn and Garcia entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
May 4, 2010
Enclosed is a copy of the following management letter:
Management letter related to our audit of the financial statements of the State of Michigan principally as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
May 7, 2010
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of Assistance to High Priority Schools, Office of School Improvement, Michigan Department of Education.
Auditor General
The management letter and audit report were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, May 6:
House Bill No. 5995
The Secretary announced that the following official bills and joint resolution were printed on Thursday, May 6, and are available at the legislative website:
House Bill Nos. 6129 6130 6131 6132 6133 6134 6135 6136 6137 6138 6139 6140
House Joint Resolution FFF
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Friday, May 7, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1317 1318 1319 1320 1321
House Bill Nos. 6141 6142 6143 6144 6145 6146 6147 6148 6149 6150 6151 6152
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Cherry and George admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:21 a.m.
10:44 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senator Cherry introduced members of the Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Class D State Champions; Representative Haines, Head Coach Steve Robak, Assistant Coach Paul Robak, Principal Carl Uberti, Father Larry Delonnay, and team manager Denise Doetsch; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Representative Haines and Coach Robak responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator George introduced members of the Kalamazoo Central High School Boys Basketball Team, Class A State Champions; Representatives DeShazor and Robert Jones, Head Coach Mike Thomas, Principal Von Washington, Jr., Athletic Director Van Dickerson, and team captain Devin Oliver; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Representatives Jones and DeShazor, Coach Thomas, and Messrs. Washington and Oliver responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Allen entered the Senate Chamber.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: May 6, 2010
Time: 12:32 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1010 (Public Act No. 62), being
An act to amend an act of the Territorial Laws, p. 1131, vol. III, approved April 22, 1833, entitled “An act to establish Kalamazoo college and to prescribe its powers and duties,” by amending section 3 (MCL 390.753), as amended by 1985 PA 203.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 6, 2010, at 4:16 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
Ferris State University Board of Control
Mr. D. William Lakin, O.D., of 44260 Boulder Drive, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038, county of Macomb, succeeding Patrick LaPine, who has resigned, is appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing March 25, 2010 and expiring December 31, 2014.
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate advise and consent to the appointment.
The question being on advising and consenting to the said appointment to office,
The Senate advised and consented to the appointment, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 230 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George McManus Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Nofs Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Kuipers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 5765
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 5765, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16521, 17025, 17903, and 18705 (MCL 333.16521, 333.17025, 333.17903, and 333.18705), section 16521 as amended by 2006 PA 397, section 17025 as amended by 2006 PA 161, section 17903 as amended by 2006 PA 387, and section 18705 as amended by 2006 PA 407.
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. 231 Yeas—37
Allen Clark-Coleman Jacobs Prusi
Anderson Clarke Jansen Richardville
Barcia Cropsey Jelinek Sanborn
Basham Garcia Kahn Scott
Birkholz George McManus Stamas
Bishop Gilbert Nofs Switalski
Brater Gleason Olshove Thomas
Brown Hardiman Pappageorge Van Woerkom
Cassis Hunter Patterson Whitmer
Cherry
Nays—0
Excused—1
Kuipers
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
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 Brater 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. 4971, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2008 PA 374.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Resolutions
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Resolution No. 41
Senate Resolution No. 75
Senate Resolution No. 88
The motion prevailed.
Senator Brater offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 153.
A resolution proclaiming May 2010 as Mental Health Month in Michigan.
Whereas, Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being; and
Whereas, One in four American adults and children are affected by a mental illness; and
Whereas, Mental disorders collectively make mental illness the most prevalent health problem in America today—more common than cancer, lung, and heart disease combined; and
Whereas, People with mental illness can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
Whereas, Fewer than one-half of adults and one-third of children with mental health problems are not getting the help they need; and
Whereas, Untreated or undertreated mental illness costs public and private employers billions of dollars annually through absenteeism, turnover, low productivity, and increased medical costs; and
Whereas, Michigan has made a commitment to community-based systems of mental health care in which all residents can receive high-quality and consumer-responsive services; and
Whereas, The National Mental Health Association, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, and their national partners annually observe Mental Health Month in May to raise awareness and understanding of mental health and illness; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby commemorate May 2010 as Mental Health Month in Michigan. We encourage all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit our state to increasing awareness and understanding of mental illness and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Mental Health Association in support of their mission.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Allen, Anderson, Barcia, Basham, Birkholz, Bishop, Brown, Cassis, Cherry, Clark-Coleman, Clarke, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Gilbert, Gleason, Hardiman, Hunter, Jacobs, Jansen, Jelinek, Kahn, McManus, Nofs, Olshove, Pappageorge, Patterson, Prusi, Richardville, Scott, Switalski, Van Woerkom and Whitmer were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Brater asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Brater’s statement is as follows:
I just wanted to call the members’ attention to this resolution. May is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the state of Michigan. Although we have taken some baby steps in the direction of restoring the mental health system in this state, it is still sorely in need of resources. People continue to fall through the cracks. People who ended up being discharged from hospitals during the last decade of the twentieth century were sent out of hospitals back in the community with the idea that it would be a more suitable and humane environment for people to be in the community, instead of living in what was referred to as an institution.
However, that is a good objective. It is in theory much more appropriate for people to live in the least possible, least restrictive possible environment, but the support services that are necessary to allow people to succeed in the community never followed them out of the hospitals. More and more people have fallen through the cracks trying to get along without support services and without medications, even though we know that people with mental illness can do very well living in the community in small-group settings if there is proper support, if they are in treatment, and getting their medications.
So, unfortunately, some people have fallen through the cracks and come in contact with the criminal justice system, usually for a nonviolent offense, such as trespassing or urinating in public or some nuisance offense of that nature. Unfortunately, in some cases, they get arrested, get taken to jail, and for noncompliance with jail rules have even ended up in prison. Even, in some cases, we have had the tragedy of a death occurring to people who have met this very unfortunate trajectory.
So I just stand here for the last time that will be my opportunity as a State Senator to call your attention to Mental Health Awareness Month. I ask you and plead with you that in our few remaining months here for many of us that we do something to restore the mental health system here in Michigan to make sure that people are getting treatment, instead of getting incarceration for offenses that could have easily not have occurred if people were on their medications. I ask for unanimous consent for this resolution.
Senator Bishop offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 154.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Glenn D. Steil, former member of the Senate.
Whereas, The members and staff of this legislative body were shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Glenn D. Steil, a gentleman well-known and respected at the Capitol and across our state. This leader in business and civic affairs contributed enormously to life in Michigan and to the lives of his fellow citizens throughout the Grand Rapids area; and
Whereas, Glenn Steil distinguished himself through his success in the office furniture industry. The talent and energy he displayed as a business owner extended to many other ventures, and this commitment to hard work also led him into the arena of civic activism. He devoted himself to the governing boards of Davenport University and Aquinas College, as well as the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. Prior to his April 1994 election to the Michigan Senate in a special election, he was a leader in the move to amend the Michigan Constitution to establish term limits; and
Whereas, During his service as a lawmaker, Glenn Steil utilized his business expertise to the benefit of our entire state. His extensive experience with the challenges of creating jobs, as well as his strong sense of financial responsibility to protect taxpayers, guided his efforts within the Michigan Senate. His knowledge was especially valuable in his responsibilities with the Senate Appropriations Committee and as the chair of the Human Resources and Labor Committee and the Gaming and Casino Oversight Committee. Among his many notable achievements was his work on Michigan’s revenue sharing statute, which bears his name. Clearly, his untimely passing is a loss to our entire state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Glenn D. Steil, a member of the Michigan Senate from 1994 to 2002; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Steil family as evidence of the lasting esteem we will hold for his memory.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Cropsey moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous standing vote of the Senate.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of former Senator Glenn D. Steil.
Senator Hardiman asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hardiman’s statement is as follows:
Clova and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Glenn Steil, Sr. We counted Glenn as a friend, and we will miss him dearly. Few men and women serve their country in so many ways, but the words “service” and “generosity” sum up the commitment of Glenn Steil, Sr.—commitment to his beloved city Grand Rapids and to west Michigan and to this state. With a work ethic gained only through humble beginnings on the west side of Grand Rapids, Glenn admirably served his country in the Coast Guard. After leaving the military, he went to college locally at Grand Rapids Community College. He was then hired into Steelcase, where he used his intelligence and business acumen to rise quickly through the ranks. He realized that refurbished office furniture was going to be the next big thing. He left Steelcase for Compatico and piloted the company into one of Kent County’s most successful manufacturers and later sold it to fellow Kent County legend Dick Posthumus.
Unlike many politicians, Glenn had a background in the private sector, where he served his customers, his employees, and the community. It wasn’t until he was in his fifties that Glenn decided to get significantly involved in politics. He ran valiantly for Representative Paul B. Henry’s vacated congressional seat in the special election of 1993. He then ran and succeeded Vern Ehlers in the State Senate out of the 29th District.
He recently was a George W. Bush confidant and fundraiser and helped John McCain in 2008 as well. As mayor of Kentwood, where Compatico is located, I had the opportunity to interact with Glenn and get to know him on a personal level. He was a remarkable man, and I was always impressed with his tenacity and grit. Now I have to be honest; I was impressed with his tenacity and grit. He knew how to get his point across, sometimes in more colorful language, but he was always very genuine. What I liked about Glenn was this: He was a strong, aggressive business person, but he never forgot where he came from. He gave back to his community in many ways. What touched me the most was Glenn grew up, as I said, in humble beginnings on the west side. He went to Camp O’Malley, and then later on, he came to support that greatly and supported Youth Commonwealth, where many of the young people would go and hang out to play basketball. He was a giver.
Grand Rapids has lost one of its great leaders. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Glenn, Jr., Linda, and the entire family. We believe God’s grace will be poured out upon them in this time of sorrow.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Scott, Anderson, Brater, Hunter, Barcia and Clarke introduced
Senate Bill No. 1322, entitled
A bill to designate the month of April of each year as Michigan Student Athlete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local, Urban and State Affairs.
Senator Patterson introduced
Senate Bill No. 1323, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 302, 303a, 313, and 401 (MCL 339.302, 339.303a, 339.313, and 339.401), section 303a as amended by 2006 PA 489 and section 401 as amended by 1988 PA 463, and by adding article 8.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5995, entitled
A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled “An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2004 PA 222.
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 Judiciary.
Statements
Senators Scott, Gleason and Kahn 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:
Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said, “Fairness is what justice really is.” It is not fair that a person with a perfectly good driving record pays high insurance rates because of their street address. It isn’t fair, and it isn’t justice. It isn’t fair that state government created an insurance system that allows people to be charged higher insurance rates because of where they live.
Justice will be served when we fix this broken system so that everyone pays insurance based on their driving records. Justice will be served when we fix this broken system so that no one group of people will be subsidizing the rates for another group of people. It is up to us to fix auto insurance in Michigan.
I ask you to please work with me to give all of our constituents the ability to buy affordable and fair auto insurance.
Senator Gleason’s statement is as follows:
I had quite an arduous trip this morning. It is not like Senators to understate many things, but I left my home town of Flushing at 3:00 on Mother’s Day—two days ago—to walk on behalf of Michigan’s children who have been sexually assaulted. Last night, as we clocked the mileage from here to Flushing, it actually turned out to be 55 miles. We thought it was 50, but it ended up being 55. I was actually glad that the miles were more than we thought they were. I walked those miles reflecting on our young people about how long they must carry the burden of being sexually assaulted. Other states have extended the statute of limitations on these crimes on their young people. It is high time that Michigan did also.
There is a great tendency after these assaults that our young people have a greater chance of committing suicide. As more years go by, they may end up in the criminal justice system. They feel that they, in many cases, are the criminals rather than the victims of these sexual assaults. That is why it was important to take that journey the last few days.
I left on Mother’s Day, pointedly, because I wanted to walk on behalf of the mothers. All of us when we have an issue in our lives, we seem to have an intimate feeling about our mother and with our mother. These young children who have been sexually assaulted, many times, the first time they speak to anyone, it’s to their mother—at five, six, and seven years old. Because of particular circumstances, they don’t advance that concern for many years later. Now some would say that there would be a troubling incident, that the memories may be clouded and the facts diluted over a number of years. But who in this chamber would say that the pain inflicted on these young people would be diluted? Or that they would be shadowed over many years?
So I rise today to take care of an important piece of business for these young people. I am a Catholic. I have said it many times on this floor and throughout my life that I am proud of my faith. But it seems there is preponderance of blame put on my church, the Catholic Church. We know that these sexual assaults are not dominated by any denomination. They are not exclusive to any entity, but it is a social problem. It’s not necessarily an issue that is contained to the clerics or the religious, but all aspects of life. When my Catholic Church tells me that there has been a preponderance of discrimination against them, it is hard for me to deny that. But our efforts shouldn’t be on behalf of any organization or denomination. It should be on behalf of the young people who have been assaulted. The records are clear.
So I would ask that we look at this in a responsible fashion and join other states. I stand before you in this chamber today to ask us to work together. Quite possibly, the best way to do this would be to implement a task force. So I would ask those who would be interested in joining us in a bipartisan effort to join with us and offer these young folks and their families some relief. Justice is a question that we all must meet, once again, not because we belong to an organization or any particular entity, but because of the individual responsibility of citizenry. So we can and we should and we must offer relief for Michigan’s young children who have been sexually assaulted.
Let’s join together and relieve the suffering of these families. I would ask that we give some compassion and concerns for these families.
Senator Kahn’s statement is as follows:
Senator Bishop and I have offered Senate Resolution No. 152. I would like to read it into our record:
“A resolution commemorating the First Annual Chaldean American Legislative Day.
Whereas, 120,000 Chaldeans reside in the state of Michigan, the largest such population outside of the Middle East; and
Whereas, Chaldeans, who are Iraq’s indigenous people and are Aramaic-speaking, Eastern Rite Catholics, have contributed to the great state of Michigan since migrating to America; and
Whereas, 61 percent of Chaldean households own at least one business and 39 percent own two or more. The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce represents more than 12,000 estimated Chaldean-owned businesses in the state of Michigan. With the recent influx of Iraqi Chaldean refugees who have fled their ancestral lands and migrated to Michigan to seek economic, political, and religious freedom, the population of Chaldeans continues to grow in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, It is estimated that between 10,000 and 25,000 more Chaldean Iraqis will resettle in Michigan over the next two to three years; and
Whereas, The Chaldean Community Foundation, through the assistance of the Michigan Department of Community Health, helps provide services to the newly-arrived Iraqi Chaldean refugees and others and is working to help the refugees assimilate and become contributing citizens to the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we join with the entire state in acknowledging the contributions of Chaldean Americans, as this entrepreneurial community is an important part of Michigan’s diverse history; and be it further
Resolved, That we hereby commemorate the First Annual Chaldean American Legislative Day on May 11, 2010; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce as evidence of the highest esteem of the members of the Michigan Legislature.”
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 928, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 5875, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to create funds; to provide for the imposition of fees; to require reports, audits, and plans; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
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.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Bill No. 5883, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judicial branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of these appropriations; to place certain restrictions on the expenditure of these appropriations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local departments, officials, and employees; to require certain reports; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the judicial branch.
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.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
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 Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Jelinek (C), Pappageorge, Hardiman, Kahn, Cropsey, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Stamas, Switalski, Anderson, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Excused: Senators Garcia, George and Barcia
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 1253, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20173a (MCL 333.20173a), as amended by 2008 PA 444.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas M. George
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators George, Allen, Sanborn, Gleason and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 1254, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending section 34b (MCL 400.734b), as amended by 2008 PA 442.
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.
Thomas M. George
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators George, Allen, Sanborn, Gleason and Jacobs
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 1255, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 134a (MCL 330.1134a), as amended by 2008 PA 446.
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.
Thomas M. George
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators George, Allen, Sanborn, Gleason and Jacobs
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 Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 3:21 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators George (C), Allen, Sanborn, Clarke, Gleason and Jacobs
Excused: Senator Patterson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Subcommittee on State Police and Military Affairs submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Garcia (C) and Cropsey
Excused: Senator Barcia
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, May 12, 2:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 13, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Subcommittees -
General Government - Wednesday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., and Thursday, May 13 (CANCELED), 2:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Higher Education - Thursday, May 13, 9:00 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Human Services Department - Thursday, May 13, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-2768)
Transportation Department - Wednesday, May 12, 9:30 a.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Wednesday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-3543)
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-7670)
Finance - Thursday, May 13, 11:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1758)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:24 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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