No. 56
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
95th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 15, 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 not present.
Allen—excused 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—excused
Cassis—present Jelinek—present Switalski—present
Cherry—present Kahn—present Thomas—present
Clark-Coleman—present Kuipers—present Van Woerkom—present
Clarke—present McManus—present Whitmer—present
Cropsey—present Nofs—present
Pastor Patrick Mead of Rochester Church of Christ of Rochester Hills offered the following invocation:
Dear Lord and Father of mankind, we approach You this day and ask You for guidance. We remember that You promised to give Your servant Solomon anything he asked for. He earned Your approval not by asking for riches, power, or fame, but for wisdom. Father, we ask You for wisdom, for we live in troubled times.
Bless our state. We have people here who are honest, good, and hardworking who are out of jobs and who wish to support their families and contribute to the state. We pray that the decisions made in this chamber will always keep them in mind.
Father, turn our hearts from the petty and mundane to matters profound and wise. Let us not look first to our own careers and cares, but rather, let us examine the matters placed before us to see what is right, what is good, what is decent, what is honest, and what is honorable. And when we find what is honorable, help us to have the courage to walk that path.
We are aware that we are all here today because of the blood of others. Others wore the uniform of this nation and gave up families, homes, loved ones, safety, career, and riches in order to serve a higher calling. We honor them and thank You for them, Father. We pray that we will remember that their tribe continues to this day. To this day, good and faithful men and women are in the field under fire, under harsh conditions, serving people they will never meet. Bless them, protect them, and bring them home soon in victory and honor. Bring them home soon whole and healthy.
Let those in this chamber and those in our churches never forget the sacrifices that have allowed them to be there. I pray that we will always respect the people they serve. Let us treat them, their labor, their hard-earned money, and goods as sacred things; a sacred trust to be treated gently and with much care and prayer.
Father, as we go through this day, let us see their faces; let us feel their beating hearts; let us feel the sweat on their faces; and let us deal with them and with this state in a way that allows us to stand before You one day without fear, certain that we have loved the least among us; that we have served all with pure motives; and that our hearts are pure before You.
Bless this house; bless this state. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recess
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
10:57 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry.
During the recess, Senators Clarke, Hardiman, Prusi, Gilbert, Kuipers, Richardville, George, Garcia, Van Woerkom, Jansen, Nofs, Jelinek, Birkholz, Kahn, Pappageorge and Cassis entered the Senate Chamber.
A quorum of the Senate was present.
Motions and Communications
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
June 10, 2010
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2.104(c), I am requesting that the Senate Appropriations Committee hold a hearing on the appointment of Eddie Washington, Jr., to the Director of the Department of State Police, and make written recommendations to the Government Operations Committee on this appointment.
Sincerely,
Senator Michael D. Bishop
Chairman, Government Operations Committee
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
June 10, 2010
Pursuant to Joint Rule 3, the Senate having non-concurred in the House substitute (H-1) to Senate Bill 1153 appoints the following members to sit on the conference committee:
Senator Alan Cropsey, Chair
Senator Roger Kahn
Senator Liz Brater
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.
June 10, 2010
Pursuant to Joint Rule 3, the Senate having non-concurred in the House substitute (H-3) to Senate Bill 1157 appoints the following members to sit on the conference committee:
Senator Tony Stamas, Chair
Senator Tom George
Senator Liz Brater
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Senator Michael D. Bishop
Majority Leader
State Senate, 12th District
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
Senator Cropsey moved that Senators Stamas and Allen be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Thomas moved that Senator Clarke be temporarily excused from the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, June 10:
House Bill No. 6235
The Secretary announced that the following House bill was received in the Senate and filed on Friday, June 11:
House Bill No. 5882
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Thursday, June 10, and are available at the legislative website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1379 1380 1381 1382 1383 1384
House Bill Nos. 6244 6245 6246 6247 6248 6249 6250 6251 6252 6253 6254 6255
The Secretary announced that the following official bills were printed on Friday, June 11, and are available at the legislative website:
House Bill Nos. 6256 6257
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: June 10, 2010
Time: 10:01 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1097 (Public Act No. 91), being
An act to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11a (MCL 380.11a), as amended by 2006 PA 515.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 10, 2010, at 11:16 a.m.)
Respectfully,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
June 10, 2010
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 Sections 16121 and 17221 of the Public Health Code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16121 and 333.17221:
Michigan Board of Nursing
Mr. Michael J. Ferency of 1515 East Maple Rapids Road, St. Johns, Michigan 48879, county of Clinton, succeeding Terese Cole, whose term will expire, is appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing July 1, 2010 and expiring June 30, 2014.
June 10, 2010
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 22 of The Public School Employees Retirement Act of 1979, 1980 PA 300, MCL 38.1322:
Public School Employees’ Retirement Board
Mr. John M. Olekszyk of 15048 Chippewa Drive, Warren, Michigan 48088, county of Macomb, is reappointed to represent retired teachers, for a term expiring March 30, 2014.
Mr. Michael W. Ringuette of 1944 Bloomfield Oaks Drive, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324, county of Oakland, is reappointed to represent the general public with experience in health insurance or actuarial science, for a term expiring March 30, 2014.
June 11, 2010
I respectfully submit to the Senate, pursuant to Section 6 of Article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the following appointments and reappointment to office under Section 7 of the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act, 1965 PA 232, MCL 290.657:
Michigan Beef Marketing Program Committee
Mr. Donald T. Hartman of 9491 Webster Road, Clio, Michigan 48420, county of Genesee, succeeding Robert DeYoung, whose term has expired, is appointed to represent beef retailers, for a term commencing June 11, 2010 and expiring May 31, 2013.
Ms. Jill C. Sears of 5031 Sears Road, Horton, Michigan 49246, county of Jackson, succeeding Charles Markley, whose term has expired, is appointed to represent cattle feeders, for a term commencing June 11, 2010 and expiring May 31, 2013.
Mr. John Jay VanderBoon of 7671 Trevor Court, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009, county of Kalamazoo, is reappointed to represent meat packing executives, for a term expiring May 31, 2013.
June 11, 2010
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 office pursuant to Section 7 of the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act, 1965 PA 232, MCL 290.657:
Michigan Corn Marketing Program Committee
Mr. Patrick J. Feldpausch of 2858 South Bauer Road, Fowler, Michigan 48835, county of Clinton, succeeding Larry M. Nobis, whose term has expired, is appointed to represent District 6 growers, for a term commencing June 11, 2010 and expiring March 5, 2013.
Mr. Edward T. Breitmeyer of 8881 Davis Road, Buckley, Michigan 49620, county of Grand Traverse, is reappointed to represent District 9 growers, for a term expiring March 5, 2013.
Mr. Richard L. Dobbins of 13677 Cornell Road, Concord, Michigan 49237, county of Jackson, is reappointed to represent District 5 growers, for a term expiring March 5, 2013.
Sincerely,
Jennifer M. Granholm
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senator Cropsey moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
House Bill No. 4514
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 115, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” (MCL 462.101 to 462.451) by adding section 318.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Clarke entered the Senate Chamber.
Senate Bill No. 726, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled “Michigan planning enabling act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 125.3815).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 1117, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80163 (MCL 324.80163), as added by 1995 PA 58.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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.
The House of Representatives has concurred in the Senate amendments to the House substitute (H-1).
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Espinoza, McDowell and Lori as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
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.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Tlaib, Terry Brown and Schuitmaker as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
House Bill No. 5884, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of energy, labor, and economic growth and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for the imposition of certain fees; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; to provide for reports to certain persons; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state departments and certain state and local agencies and officers.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. Hammel, Switalski and Rogers as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
House Bill No. 5885, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for certain powers and duties of the department of military and veterans affairs, other state agencies, and local units of government related to the appropriations; and to provide for the preparation of certain reports related to the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. LeBlanc, Espinoza and Genetski as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
House Bill No. 5888, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of state police and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to provide for certain reports and the consideration of those reports; to provide for the disposition of other income received by the various state agencies; to provide for certain emergency powers; to provide for the powers and duties of certain committees, certain state agencies, and certain employees; and to provide for the acquisition and disposition of certain real and personal property.
The House of Representatives has nonconcurred in the Senate substitute (S-1) and appointed Reps. LeBlanc, Espinoza and Genetski as conferees.
The message was referred to the Secretary for record.
Senate Bill No. 1151, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for community colleges and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to establish or continue certain funds, programs, and categories; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Miller, Bauer and Booher as conferees to join with Sens. Hardiman, Jelinek and Clark-Coleman.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1152, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of community health and certain state purposes related to mental health, public health, and medical services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds; to require and provide for reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local and state agencies and departments; and to provide for disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. McDowell, Cushingberry and Green as conferees to join with Sens. Kahn, Pappageorge and Cherry.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1153, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections and certain state purposes related to corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for reports; to provide for the creation of certain advisory committees and boards; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of corrections, certain other state officers and agencies, and certain advisory committees and boards; to provide for the collection of certain funds; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by certain state agencies.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Smith, Durhal and Proos as conferees to join with Sens. Cropsey, Kahn and Brater.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1154, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education and certain other purposes relating to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Terry Brown, Cushingberry and Haines as conferees to join with Sens. Jelinek, Brown and Switalski.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1157, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state institutions of higher education and certain state purposes related to education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditures of those appropriations; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, institutions, agencies, employees, and officers.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Bauer, Cushingberry and Caul as conferees to join with Sens. Stamas, George and Brater.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1161, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources and environment for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011; to provide for the expenditure of those appropriations; to create funds and accounts; to require reports; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to authorize certain transfers by certain state agencies; and to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the various state agencies.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Lahti, Bennett and Booher as conferees to join with Sens. McManus, Jelinek and Brater.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
Senate Bill No. 1163, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 3, 6, 11, 11a, 11d, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22e, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32d, 32j, 32l, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 81, 94a, 98, 99, 99i, 101, 104, 107, 147, 166b, and 166c (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606, 388.1611, 388.1611a, 388.1611d, 388.1611g, 388.1611j, 388.1611k, 388.1611m, 388.1615, 388.1618, 388.1619, 388.1620, 388.1620d, 388.1622a, 388.1622b, 388.1622d, 388.1622e, 388.1624, 388.1624a, 388.1624c, 388.1626a, 388.1626b, 388.1631a, 388.1631d, 388.1631f, 388.1632b, 388.1632d, 388.1632j, 388.1632l, 388.1639a, 388.1641, 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1653a, 388.1654, 388.1656, 388.1661a, 388.1662, 388.1664, 388.1665, 388.1674, 388.1681, 388.1694a, 388.1698, 388.1699, 388.1699i, 388.1701, 388.1704, 388.1707, 388.1747, 388.1766b, and 388.1766c), sections 3, 11a, 11g, 11j, 11k, 11m, 15, 18, 19, 20, 20d, 22a, 22b, 22d, 22e, 24, 24a, 24c, 26a, 26b, 31a, 31d, 31f, 32b, 32d, 32j, 32l, 39a, 41, 51a, 51c, 51d, 53a, 54, 56, 61a, 62, 64, 65, 74, 81, 98, 99, 99i, 104, 107, and 147 as amended and section 11d as added by 2009 PA 121, sections 6, 11, 94a, and 101 as amended and section 166c as added by 2009 PA 203, and section 166b as amended by 2008 PA 219, and by adding section 92; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The House of Representatives has appointed Reps. Terry Brown, Cushingberry and Haines as conferees to join with Sens. Jelinek, Brown and Switalski.
The bill was referred to the Conference Committee on June 11, 2010.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Cropsey moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4932
House Bill No. 4480
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was announced:
House Bill No. 4932, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 310b (MCL 750.310b), as added by 1996 PA 539.
(This bill was defeated on March 9 and the motion to reconsider the vote postponed. See Senate Journal No. 20, p. 341.)
The question being on the motion to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated,
The motion prevailed.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Thomas offered the following substitute:
Substitute (S-7).
The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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. 300 Yeas—28
Anderson Clarke Jelinek Richardville
Barcia Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Basham Gilbert Kuipers Scott
Bishop Gleason McManus Switalski
Brater Hunter Nofs Thomas
Cherry Jacobs Olshove Van Woerkom
Clark-Coleman Jansen Prusi Whitmer
Nays—8
Birkholz Cassis George Pappageorge
Brown Cropsey Hardiman Patterson
Excused—2
Allen Stamas
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 revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4480, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey a certain parcel of state owned property in Wayne county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for certain powers and duties of state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
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. 301 Yeas—36
Anderson Clark-Coleman Jacobs Patterson
Barcia Clarke Jansen Prusi
Basham Cropsey Jelinek Richardville
Birkholz Garcia Kahn Sanborn
Bishop George Kuipers Scott
Brater Gilbert McManus Switalski
Brown Gleason Nofs Thomas
Cassis Hardiman Olshove Van Woerkom
Cherry Hunter Pappageorge Whitmer
Nays—0
Excused—2
Allen Stamas
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.
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
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 Jansen 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. 5241, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending section 3 (MCL 38.1603), as amended by 2008 PA 366.
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
House Concurrent Resolution No. 41
The motion prevailed.
Senator Nofs offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 164.
A resolution designating July 2010 as Michigan Craft Beer Month and commending the Michigan craft brewers.
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan entrepreneurial traditions, operating as community-based small businesses and providing employment for more than 1,000 workers; and
Whereas, Craft brewers reside in every region of the state of Michigan, and there are more than 70 craft brewers statewide; and
Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild celebrates Michigan Craft Beer Month each year by hosting a Summer Festival in July; and
Whereas, Supporting Michigan agriculture, Michigan craft brewers purchase hops, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and numerous other fruits, herbs, and vegetables grown in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers promote Michigan’s spirit of independence through a renaissance in handcrafted beers like those first brought to Michigan by European settlers and produced here by our forefathers, including Bernhard Stroh, for the enjoyment of the citizenry; and
Whereas, Striving to educate legal drinking-age residents, Michigan craft brewers convey awareness about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables, as well as historic brewing traditions, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol abuse and underage drinking; and
Whereas, Craft brewers in Michigan produce more than 100 distinct styles of flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made Michigan the envy of many beer-drinking states, thereby contributing to balanced trade by reducing Michigan dependence on imported and other regional beers, supporting Michigan exports, and promoting Michigan tourism; and
Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality local jobs; as contributors to the local tax base; and as committed sponsors of a broad range of vital community institutions and philanthropic causes, including not-for-profit housing development associations, chambers of commerce, humane societies, athletic teams, and medical research; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate July 2010 as Michigan Craft Beer Month as a celebration of the contributions that Michigan craft brewers have made to the state’s communities, economy, and history; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend Michigan craft brewers for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the history and culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of beer as a beverage of moderation; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Brewers Guild as evidence of the highest esteem of the members of the Michigan Legislature.
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 Anderson, Barcia, Birkholz, Bishop, Clarke, Jacobs, Olshove, Pappageorge, Prusi and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator George offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College relative to the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Texas Township Campus Expansion.
Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Kalamazoo Valley Community College (the “Educational Institution”), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the “Authority”); and
Whereas, The site for the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Texas Township Campus Expansion (the “Facility”) is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and
Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the “State”) may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and
Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and
Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the Educational Institution has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the Educational Institution (the “Lease”); and
Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Texas Township Campus Expansion shall not exceed $11,988,000 (the Authority share is $5,993,800, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $200, and the Educational Institution share is $5,994,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $5,993,800, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the Educational Institution and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the annual amounts of “True Rental” for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $411,000 and $537,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of True Rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the Lease is hereby approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further
Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the Educational Institution, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and the State Budget Director.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Birkholz, Clarke, Jacobs, Nofs, Pappageorge and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Senator Jelinek offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Southwestern Michigan College relative to the Southwestern Michigan College Technology Building Renovation and Expansion.
Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Michigan College (the “Educational Institution”), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the “Authority”); and
Whereas, The site for the Southwestern Michigan College Technology Building Renovation and Expansion (the “Facility”) is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and
Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the “State”) may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and
Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and
Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the Educational Institution has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the Educational Institution (the “Lease”); and
Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Southwestern Michigan College Technology Building Renovation and Expansion shall not exceed $3,200,000 (the Authority share is $1,599,800, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $200, and the Educational Institution share is $1,600,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $1,599,800, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the Educational Institution and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the annual amounts of “True Rental” for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $110,000 and $143,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of True Rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the Lease is hereby approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further
Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the Educational Institution, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Michigan College, and the State Budget Director.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Birkholz, Clarke, Jacobs, Nofs, Pappageorge and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Senators McManus, Cropsey, Allen and Brown offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 45.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and Ferris State University relative to the Ferris State University Center for Collaborative Health Education.
Whereas, Section 5 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.415, requires the approval of the Board of Trustees of Ferris State University (the “Educational Institution”), the State Administrative Board, and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before land owned by the Educational Institution may be conveyed to the State Building Authority (the “Authority”); and
Whereas, The site for the Ferris State University Center for Collaborative Health Education (the “Facility”) is currently owned by the Educational Institution; and
Whereas, Section 7 of 1964 PA 183, as amended, being MCL § 830.417, requires the approval of the State Administrative Board and the Michigan Legislature by concurrent resolution concurred in by a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house, with the votes and names of the members voting thereon entered in the journal, before the State of Michigan (the “State”) may enter into a lease with the Authority upon a showing of a public purpose; and
Whereas, Providing additional space to be used by the Educational Institution pursuant to the lease for the Facility is a recognized public purpose; and
Whereas, A lease among the Authority, the State, and the Educational Institution has been prepared providing for the leasing of the Facility by the Authority to the State and the Educational Institution (the “Lease”); and
Whereas, The Executive Director of the Authority has furnished the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee of the Legislature with information and documents relative to the Lease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Total Facility Cost for the Ferris State University Center for Collaborative Health Education shall not exceed $26,900,000 (the Authority share is $20,174,800, the State General Fund/General Purpose share is $200, and the Educational Institution share is $6,725,000), plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, of which not more than $20,174,800, plus interest charges on monies advanced by the State to meet the construction cash flow requirements of the Facility, if any, shall be financed from bonds issued by the Authority, exclusive of amounts necessary for reserves, interest, or other nonconstruction costs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the necessary conveyances of property to the Authority as more particularly described in the Lease and attachments thereto; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature hereby approves the Authority acquiring the Facility and leasing it to the State and the Educational Institution and hereby determines that the leasing of the Facility from the Authority is for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the annual amounts of “True Rental” for the Facility shall be within or below the range of $1,383,000 and $1,809,000, as shall reflect variations that may occur in the components upon which the appraisal of True Rental was based, which amounts shall be certified by the appraiser and thereafter approved by the State Administrative Board and the Authority as authorized by 1964 PA 183, as amended; and be it further
Resolved, That the Lease is hereby approved by this concurrent resolution, and the Governor and the Secretary of State are authorized and directed to execute the Lease for and on behalf of the State; and be it further
Resolved, That, by hereby approving the Lease among the State, the Educational Institution, and the Authority, the Legislature agrees to appropriate annually sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the Lease; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this concurrent resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Secretary of State, the Authority, the Board of Trustees of Ferris State University, and the State Budget Director.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
Senator Cropsey moved that the concurrent resolution be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Birkholz, Clarke, Jacobs, Nofs, Pappageorge and Switalski were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Jelinek and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 1385, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 112, entitled “An act to authorize and provide for the issuance, sale, and refunding of bonds, notes, or commercial paper of the state; to provide funds for making loans to school districts for payment of principal and interest on certain school bonds; to provide for use of moneys repaid to the state by school districts; and to make an appropriation,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 388.981, 388.982, and 388.984), section 1 as amended by 2000 PA 245 and sections 2 and 4 as amended by 2005 PA 94.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Jelinek and Switalski introduced
Senate Bill No. 1386, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 227, entitled “Shared credit rating act,” by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 141.1057 and 141.1058), as amended by 2005 PA 93.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Switalski and Jelinek introduced
Senate Bill No. 1387, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled “School bond qualification, approval, and loan act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 16, and 18 (MCL 388.1923, 388.1924, 388.1925, 388.1926, 388.1927, 388.1928, 388.1929, 388.1931, 388.1933, 388.1936, and 388.1938), section 9 as amended by 2009 PA 50.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators McManus, Cropsey, Allen and Brown introduced
Senate Bill No. 1388, entitled
A bill to provide for the determination of the immigration status of persons present in this state under certain circumstances; to allow for the enforcement of immigration laws in this state and the detaining and transportation of persons unlawfully present in the United States; to allow for certain civil actions; and to provide for certain civil fines and criminal penalties.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Van Woerkom, Jelinek, Nofs, Kahn, Jansen, Kuipers, Barcia, Gleason, Whitmer, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Allen, Cropsey and Sanborn introduced
Senate Bill No. 1389, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 261 (MCL 208.1261).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No. 5882, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of human services and certain state purposes related to public welfare services 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 provide for reports; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agency; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain individuals, local governments, and state departments, agencies, and officers.
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.
Senator Cropsey moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6235, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 409 (MCL 208.1409), as amended by 2008 PA 572.
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 Finance.
Statements
Senators Brown, Cassis and Scott asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Brown’s statement is as follows:
“If you like your health plan, you can keep it.” That’s what President Obama and congressional Democrats repeatedly promised the American people during the protracted debate over health care reform. Now, only months after passage of the health care legislation, the Obama Administration is quietly moving to break this critical and oft-repeated promise.
According to an Associated Press report, an early draft of administrative rules would require numerous employers to make substantial changes to their health plans. In fact, the administration estimates that within three years, the health plans of 51 percent of U.S. workers will be subject to new federal requirements. In other words, a majority of American employees—or approximately 80 million people—could see changes to their health care coverage, directly contradicting President Obama’s promise that you can keep your plan if you like it. According to the National Federation of Independent Business, small companies will be particularly hard hit by these new rules, and many will be required to drop coverage for employees altogether.
Mr. President, this broken promise makes Senate Joint Resolution K even more important. I am proud to have co‑sponsored this resolution, introduced by my colleague from the 30th District, that would affirm in the Michigan Constitution the right of every resident to make their own decision about their health care coverage.
If the Legislature does not have the political will to pass this resolution, I suspect the people of Michigan will do it for us at the ballot box this fall. Either way, the right of individuals to make their own health care decisions must be reaffirmed, especially in light of the promise so quickly and brazenly broken by President Obama.
Senator Cassis’ statement is as follows:
Since appearances and perceptions do matter, two recent incidents cast a cloud over important governmental processes, including due diligence and validation, transparency, and oversight. Once again, as chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I am referring to the Film Office that works closely with the MEDC.
Last week, Janet Lockwood, director of Michigan’s Film Office, announced her retirement. On the heels of this, yesterday Ms. Lockwood “agreed with the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s report that exposed a suspect studio deal,” i.e., Hangar42 near Grand Rapids, “involving $10 million in tax subsidies.” Furthermore, and I quote this from the Mackinac Center website, “Hangar42 involves a former Lear, Inc., facility that was listed for $9.8 million last fall that an investor claims is now worth $40 million. That increase in value means $10 million to the investor, who is seeking a 25 percent film credit. Meanwhile, many of the contractors have complained they haven’t been paid for the work they did.
“Governor Jennifer Granholm touted the project in her annual State of the State address last January, which Lockwood lamented the e-mail:
I feel completely responsible after encouraging the Gov. to mention this project. They received not a penny but perception is all. If it will help, I’m happy to claim fault and deflect if from the front office. So disappointing, it looked so promising. But it’s not. This time I am agreeing with the Mac Center.”
Are these two announcements related or just coincidental? I don’t know. But in light of MEDC’s recent criticism of the media and Legislature’s responses to the April Auditor General’s audit of MEDC and the Michigan Strategic Fund, we again see deflection of responsibility.
Ms. Lockwood, who is leaving, deflects all responsibility onto herself. Really? Remember, the infrastructure credit approval resides with both the Film Office and Treasury. Remember also, the questionable process leading to the speedy approval of the RASCO application for $9 million to a convicted felon, who stood next to our Governor, who used the word “phenomenal” to describe this alleged bogus con.
The bottom line simply put: The processes employed in both Hangar42 and RASCO projects give the appearance and perception of being flawed, requiring much more open transparency, greater validation, and legislative oversight. Clearly, the taxpayers’ confidence and trust in good government regarding how tax dollars are spent require constant vigilance.
Senator Scott’s statement is as follows:
Rose Kennedy once said, “Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” You and I are facing one of those moments now. We have the opportunity to pass insurance reform legislation that would help millions of Michigan drivers.
Insurance reform would help by doing away with the practice of basing rates on where a person lives. A person living on one block can be just as good a driver and deserving of good rates as that person the next block over. But in certain areas, those drivers pay different rates simply because of their address.
Insurance reform would help by basing rates and discounts on a person’s driving record instead of their credit history. There are people who don’t have a credit history because they have paid off their loans. They have one or very few credit cards, and they don’t carry a credit card balance. Yet instead of qualifying for a discount because of their good credit, they do not get a discount because the insurance company says they do not have a credit history. These people certainly have good credit and are deserving of a discount.
The credit issue alone makes this the right moment to pass auto insurance reform. We can take this moment and turn it into a milestone, and pass auto insurance reform that will truly benefit the great citizens of Michigan.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
Senate Bill No. 1320, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey certain state owned property in Mason county; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
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, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, 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 Concurrent Resolution No. 58.
A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and approving a lease among the State of Michigan, the State Building Authority, and the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University relative to the Saginaw Valley State University Health Sciences Facility.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 52, p. 917.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Ron Jelinek
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jelinek, Pappageorge, Hardiman, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Jelinek (C), Pappageorge, Hardiman, Cropsey, Garcia, George, Jansen, Brown, McManus, Switalski, Anderson, Barcia, Brater, Cherry, Clark-Coleman and Scott
Excused: Senators Kahn and Stamas
The Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy reported
Senate Resolution No. 158.
A resolution to urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to rescind rules that would require dairy farms to have oil spill prevention plans for milk storage tanks.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 43, p. 771.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Gerald Van Woerkom
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Van Woerkom, Gilbert, Birkholz and Gleason
Nays: Senator Whitmer
The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 9:00 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Van Woerkom (C), Gilbert, Birkholz, Gleason and Whitmer
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 1147, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending sections 59 and 59a (MCL 125.1459 and 125.1459a), as added by 2008 PA 456.
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.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Jansen, Jacobs, Cherry and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4404, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4t (MCL 205.54t), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
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.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Pappageorge and Jansen
Nays: Senators Jacobs, Cherry and Whitmer
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 5786, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7mm.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Nancy Cassis
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cassis, Gilbert, Pappageorge, Jansen, Jacobs, Cherry and Whitmer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Finance submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 11:12 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Cassis (C), Gilbert, Pappageorge, Jansen, Jacobs, Cherry and Whitmer
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, June 16, 2:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-6960)
Subcommittees -
Federal Stimulus Oversight - Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 p.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Tuesday, June 22, 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 23, 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 24, 1:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 29, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Wednesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-3543)
Banking and Financial Institutions and House Banking and Financial Services - Wednesday, June 23, 8:45 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-3543)
Economic Development and Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, June 16, 1:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-7670)
Education - Thursday, June 17, 2:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-6920)
Health Policy - Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-0793)
Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs - Thursday, June 17, 9:00 a.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-2413)
State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee - Friday, July 23, 9:00 a.m., Conference Room 1S69, 1st Floor, Michigan Hall of Justice Conference Center, 925 West Ottawa Street, Lansing (373-0212)
Senator Cropsey moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:50 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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