No. 56
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Gilbert—present Lipton—present Pscholka—present
Ananich—present Glardon—present Liss—present Rendon—present
Barnett—present Goike—present Lori—present Rogers—present
Bauer—present Haines—present Lund—present Rutledge—present
Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lyons—present Santana—present
Bolger—present Haugh—excused MacGregor—present Schmidt, R.—present
Brown—present Haveman—present MacMaster—present Schmidt, W.—present
Brunner—present Heise—present McBroom—present Scott—present
Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McCann—present Segal—present
Byrum—present Hooker—present McMillin—present Shaughnessy—present
Callton—present Horn—present Meadows—present Shirkey—present
Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Melton—present Slavens—present
Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present
Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present
Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present
Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present
Daley—present Jackson—excused O’Brien—present Stanley—present
Damrow—present Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present
Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present
Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present
Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present
Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present
Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present
Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present
Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—present
Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present
Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present
Genetski—present Lindberg—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. David E Nathan, from the 11th District, offered the following invocation:
“Lord, thank You for another day to do Your work. Thank You for another opportunity to share with family and friends Your wonderful creations. Give me and all the members of this chamber the wisdom to make wise decisions for the people of the state of Michigan. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.”
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Rep. Segal moved that Reps. Haugh and Jackson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 30.
A concurrent resolution to declare June 11-19, 2011, as Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 53, p. 1369.)
(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation on June 14.)
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 226, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7b (MCL 722.627b), as added by 1997 PA 167.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 192 Yeas—108
Agema Genetski Lipton Pscholka
Ananich Gilbert Liss Rendon
Barnett Glardon Lori Rogers
Bauer Goike Lund Rutledge
Bledsoe Haines Lyons Santana
Bolger Hammel MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brown Haveman MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Brunner Heise McBroom Scott
Bumstead Hobbs McCann Segal
Byrum Hooker McMillin Shaughnessy
Callton Horn Meadows Shirkey
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Melton Slavens
Clemente Howze Moss Smiley
Constan Hughes Muxlow Somerville
Cotter Huuki Nathan Stallworth
Crawford Irwin Nesbitt Stamas
Daley Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Damrow Jenkins Oakes Stapleton
Darany Johnson Olson Switalski
Denby Kandrevas Olumba Talabi
Dillon Knollenberg Opsommer Tlaib
Durhal Kowall Ouimet Townsend
Farrington Kurtz Outman Tyler
Forlini LaFontaine Pettalia Walsh
Foster Lane Poleski Womack
Franz LeBlanc Potvin Yonker
Geiss Lindberg Price Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Walsh
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 228, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2008 PA 300.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 193 Yeas—108
Agema Genetski Lipton Pscholka
Ananich Gilbert Liss Rendon
Barnett Glardon Lori Rogers
Bauer Goike Lund Rutledge
Bledsoe Haines Lyons Santana
Bolger Hammel MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brown Haveman MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Brunner Heise McBroom Scott
Bumstead Hobbs McCann Segal
Byrum Hooker McMillin Shaughnessy
Callton Horn Meadows Shirkey
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Melton Slavens
Clemente Howze Moss Smiley
Constan Hughes Muxlow Somerville
Cotter Huuki Nathan Stallworth
Crawford Irwin Nesbitt Stamas
Daley Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Damrow Jenkins Oakes Stapleton
Darany Johnson Olson Switalski
Denby Kandrevas Olumba Talabi
Dillon Knollenberg Opsommer Tlaib
Durhal Kowall Ouimet Townsend
Farrington Kurtz Outman Tyler
Forlini LaFontaine Pettalia Walsh
Foster Lane Poleski Womack
Franz LeBlanc Potvin Yonker
Geiss Lindberg Price Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Walsh
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 118, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.56), as amended by 2004 PA 173.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 194 Yeas—108
Agema Genetski Lipton Pscholka
Ananich Gilbert Liss Rendon
Barnett Glardon Lori Rogers
Bauer Goike Lund Rutledge
Bledsoe Haines Lyons Santana
Bolger Hammel MacGregor Schmidt, R.
Brown Haveman MacMaster Schmidt, W.
Brunner Heise McBroom Scott
Bumstead Hobbs McCann Segal
Byrum Hooker McMillin Shaughnessy
Callton Horn Meadows Shirkey
Cavanagh Hovey-Wright Melton Slavens
Clemente Howze Moss Smiley
Constan Hughes Muxlow Somerville
Cotter Huuki Nathan Stallworth
Crawford Irwin Nesbitt Stamas
Daley Jacobsen O’Brien Stanley
Damrow Jenkins Oakes Stapleton
Darany Johnson Olson Switalski
Denby Kandrevas Olumba Talabi
Dillon Knollenberg Opsommer Tlaib
Durhal Kowall Ouimet Townsend
Farrington Kurtz Outman Tyler
Forlini LaFontaine Pettalia Walsh
Foster Lane Poleski Womack
Franz LeBlanc Potvin Yonker
Geiss Lindberg Price Zorn
Nays—0
In The Chair: Walsh
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4042, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as added by 2004 PA 325.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. MacMaster moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4043, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1511.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. MacMaster moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 27.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4017, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1505.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Agema moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4240, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 32, 40, 43, 61, and 64 (MCL 24.232, 24.240, 24.243, 24.261, and 24.264), section 40 as amended by 1999 PA 262, section 43 as amended by 1989 PA 288, and section 61 as amended by 1982 PA 413.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Goike moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4326, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 32 (MCL 24.232).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Irwin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting:
“(7) SUBSECTIONS (5) AND (6) DO NOT APPLY TO ANY STANDARD DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE QUALITY OR QUANTITY OF THE GREAT LAKES OR WATER RESOURCES WITHIN THIS STATE.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Farrington moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4500, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 53 (MCL 24.253), as amended by 2004 PA 23.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Kowall moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4573, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 3, 32, 39, 40, 43, 45, 61, and 64 (MCL 24.203, 24.232, 24.239, 24.240, 24.243, 24.245, 24.261, and 24.264), section 3 as amended by 1988 PA 277, section 39 as amended by 2004 PA 23, section 40 as amended by 1999 PA 262, section 43 as amended by 1989 PA 288, section 45 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and section 61 as amended by 1982 PA 413, and by adding section 45b.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Haines moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 28, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 19 (MCL 205.19), as amended by 2002 PA 657.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Constan, Barnett, Kandrevas, Meadows, Townsend, Cavanagh and Hobbs
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 383, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 455, 457, and 459 (MCL 208.1455, 208.1457, and 208.1459), section 455 as amended by 2010 PA 312, section 457 as added by 2008 PA 86, and section 459 as added by 2008 PA 74.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Barnett, Cavanagh and Hobbs
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Gilbert, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Gilbert, Walsh, Horn, Farrington, Foster, Lyons, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Olson, Ouimet, Constan, Barnett, Kandrevas, Meadows, Townsend, Cavanagh and Hobbs
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 383, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 455, 457, and 459 (MCL 208.1455, 208.1457, and 208.1459), section 455 as amended by 2010 PA 312, section 457 as added by 2008 PA 86, and section 459 as added by 2008 PA 74.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Stamas moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Dillon moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 99.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 55, p. 1433.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Dillon,
Rep. Stamas moved that consideration of the motion be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Stamas moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, June 15:
House Bill Nos. 4735 4736 4737 4738 4739 4740 4741 4742 4743 4744 4745 4746 4747 4748
4749 4750 4751 4752
Senate Bill Nos. 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442
443 444 445 446 466 470
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics, by Rep. McMillin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4087, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 50b, 75, and 79 (MCL 38.1050b, 38.1075, and 38.1079), sections 50b and 75 as amended by 1998 PA 501 and section 79 as amended by 2006 PA 614, and by adding section 79a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. McMillin, Jacobsen, Denby, Price, Bledsoe and Brown
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. McMillin, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Present: Reps. McMillin, Jacobsen, Denby, Price, Bledsoe and Brown
The Committee on Banking and Financial Services, by Rep. Knollenberg, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4543, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 3205a, 3205b, 3205d, and 3205e (MCL 600.3205a, 600.3205b, 600.3205d, and 600.3205e), sections 3205a and 3205b as added by 2009 PA 30 and sections 3205d and 3205e as added by 2009 PA 31.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Knollenberg, Lyons, Farrington, Foster, Huuki, Olson, Pettalia, Womack, Switalski, Clemente and Stanley
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Knollenberg, Chair, of the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Knollenberg, Lyons, Farrington, Foster, Huuki, Olson, Pettalia, Womack, Switalski, Clemente and Stanley
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4061, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 1027 (MCL 436.2027), as amended by 2010 PA 213.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, Stamas, Shirkey, Franz, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Byrum and Slavens
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4295, entitled
A bill to regulate amateur mixed martial arts; to create certain commissions and provide certain powers and duties for certain state agencies and departments; to license and regulate certain persons engaged in, and connected to, the business of amateur mixed martial arts and certain persons conducting certain contests and exhibitions; to confer immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for the conducting of certain tests; to assess certain fees and fines; to create certain funds; to promulgate rules; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, Stamas, Shirkey, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Byrum, Slavens and Womack
Nays: Reps. McMillin and Franz
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4296, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13p), as amended by 2010 PA 317.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, Stamas, Shirkey, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Byrum, Slavens and Womack
Nays: Reps. McMillin and Franz
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Crawford, Yonker, Opsommer, Daley, McMillin, Stamas, Shirkey, Franz, McBroom, Rendon, Melton, Byrum, Slavens and Womack
Absent: Rep. Haugh
Excused: Rep. Haugh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Daley, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Daley, Denby, Kurtz, Tyler, Glardon, Johnson, LaFontaine, McBroom, Outman, Rendon, Santana, Brunner, Oakes, Talabi, Hovey-Wright and Segal
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Scott, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Scott, Hooker, Crawford, McMillin, Franz, Heise, Hughes, Nesbitt, O’Brien, Price, Shaughnessy, Yonker, Brown, Darany, Howze, Hobbs, Rutledge and Geiss
Absent: Rep. Stallworth
Excused: Rep. Stallworth
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Moss, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Moss, Haveman, Agema, Genetski, Kowall, Lori, Rogers, Bumstead, Cotter, Forlini, Goike, Jenkins, MacGregor, MacMaster, Poleski, Pscholka, Potvin, LeBlanc, Ananich, Bauer, Dillon, Lindberg, Lipton, McCann and Tlaib
Absent: Reps. Durhal and Jackson
Excused: Reps. Durhal and Jackson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Opsommer, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Present: Reps. Opsommer, Glardon, Daley, Wayne Schmidt, Huuki, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Olson, Ouimet, Somerville, Geiss, Talabi, Nathan, Liss, Byrum, Smiley and Roy Schmidt
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics from further consideration of House Bill No. 4081.
Rep. Slavens
Messages from the Governor
Date: June 14, 2011
Time: 2:06 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4314 (Public Act No. 58, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1991 PA 179, entitled “An act to regulate and insure the availability of certain telecommunication services; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 205, 210, 213, 303, 304, 305, 305a, 305b, 309, 310a, 313, 315, 316, 353a, 401, 502, and 503 (MCL 484.2101, 484.2102, 484.2103, 484.2201, 484.2202, 484.2205, 484.2210, 484.2213, 484.2303, 484.2304, 484.2305, 484.2305a, 484.2305b, 484.2309, 484.2310a, 484.2313, 484.2315, 484.2316, 484.2353a, 484.2401, 484.2502, and 484.2503), sections 101, 102, 103, 201, 202, 205, 210, 213, 303, 304, 305, 309, 315, 316, 401, and 502 as amended and sections 305a, 305b, 310a, and 353a as added by 2005 PA 235 and section 503 as amended by 2000 PA 295, and by adding section 305c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 14, 2011, at 2:28 p.m.)
Date: June 14, 2011
Time: 3:40 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4167 (Public Act No. 59, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2008 PA 297.
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 14, 2011, at 4:21 p.m.)
Date: June 14, 2011
Time: 3:34 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4168 (Public Act No. 60, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of owners and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending section 601b (MCL 257.601b), as amended by 2008 PA 296.
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 14, 2011, at 4:23 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Pettalia, Foster, Jacobsen, Muxlow, Forlini, Huuki, Callton, Cotter, Lane, Ouimet, Outman, Shaughnessy, Denby, Kowall, Bumstead, Wayne Schmidt, Hughes, Crawford, Gilbert, Jenkins, Bauer, Agema, McBroom, Damrow, Rogers, Nesbitt and Lyons introduced
House Bill No. 4753, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2008 PA 506.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Foster introduced
House Bill No. 4754, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 295, entitled “State transportation preservation act of 1976,” by amending section 10 (MCL 474.60), as amended by 2011 PA 29.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Callton and McMillin introduced
House Bill No. 4755, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 10, 13a, and 14 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.10, 712A.13a, and 712A.14), section 10 as amended by 1988 PA 92, section 13a as amended by 2004 PA 475, and section 14 as amended by 2001 PA 211, and by adding sections 14a and 14b to chapter XIIA.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Callton, Darany, Kowall, Denby, Outman, Rogers, Haines, MacGregor, Yonker, Liss, Cotter, Bumstead and Wayne Schmidt introduced
House Bill No. 4756, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16340 and part 186.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Lori introduced
House Bill No. 4757, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 9709 (MCL 333.9709), as added by 2004 PA 250.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Ananich, Smiley, Santana, Hobbs, Hovey-Wright and Irwin introduced
House Bill No. 4758, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Tyler, Wayne Schmidt, Knollenberg, Denby, Geiss and Hughes introduced
House Bill No. 4759, entitled
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 207.842), as amended by 2008 PA 500.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Rep. Bumstead introduced
House Bill No. 4760, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 1d to chapter I.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Bumstead introduced
House Bill No. 4761, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 78.26), as amended by 1995 PA 211.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Denby introduced
House Bill No. 4762, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 117.5), as amended by 2002 PA 201.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Denby introduced
House Bill No. 4763, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 15b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 4764, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled “An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 45.551 to 45.573) by adding section 6b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 4765, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 11d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Lindberg moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:00 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 16, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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