No. 76
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
97th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Tonya Schuitmaker.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hood—present Pappageorge—present
Anderson—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Hune—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hunter—present Richardville—present
Brandenburg—present Jansen—present Robertson—present
Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Caswell—present Jones—present Schuitmaker—present
Colbeck—present Kahn—present Smith—present
Emmons—present Kowall—present Walker—present
Green—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Gregory—present Meekhof—present Whitmer—present
Hansen—present Moolenaar—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Senator Darwin L. Booher of the 35th District offered the following invocation:
We thank You for life today. We thank You for many blessings and responsibilities that You have given each of us. We pray for Your guidance and direction this day in all that we say and do. We pray for Your wisdom in the decisions we have to make.
We pray for our members of Congress. Give them wisdom during this time. We pray for those serving us in the military and their families. They make many sacrifices in their lives. Give them strength and protection today.
We pray this all in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Ananich and Green entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Hopgood moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following statutory standing committees:
Administrative Rules – Senators Pappageorge (C), Meekhof, Marleau, Hunter and Johnson.
Michigan Capitol Committee – Senators Richardville (C), Hildenbrand, Meekhof and Bieda.
The statutory standing committee appointments were approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
October 1, 2013
Pursuant to MCL 390.1532, I am appointing Senator Tonya Schuitmaker to serve on the Midwestern Higher Education Conference Compact (MHEC) for a term from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Teri L. Ambs in my office at 373-3543.
Respectfully yours,
Randy Richardville
Senate Majority Leader
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communication was received and read:
Office of the Auditor General
September 27, 2013
Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:
Performance audit of the Office of Oil, Gas, and Minerals, Department of Environmental Quality.
Sincerely,
Thomas H. McTavish, C.P.A.
Auditor General
The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following communication was received:
Department of Environmental Quality
September 30, 2013
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) respectfully submits this report in accordance with Section 17317(9) of Part 173, Electronics, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended. Part 173 requires a biennial report that assesses the adequacy of the fees collected from manufacturers and recyclers of covered electronic devices and makes any recommendation to modify those fees.
Electronic Waste Recycling Fund (Fund) Revenues and Expenses
The following table contains a summary of the Fund account revenues and expenses. Revenue is received from the annual registrations paid by computer, printer, and television manufacturers and recyclers. Manufacturers must pay $3,000 per year, and electronics recyclers must pay $2,000 per year. Expenses include the costs associated with administering the law. Part 173 was signed into law in December 2008. Annual registrations were first required in October 2009.
Fiscal year (FY) 2012 Beginning Fund Balance $143,145
FY 2012 Fund revenue $278,190
FY 2012 Fund expenses $109,950
Number of FY 2012 Complete manufacturer registrations 75
Number of FY 2012 Complete recycler registrations 24
FY 2013 Beginning Fund Balance $311,385
FY 2013 Fund revenue (projected) $262,514
FY 2013 Fund expenses (projected) $145,413
Number of FY 2013 Complete manufacturer registrations 69
Number of FY 2013 Complete recycler registrations 28
Total revenue $540,704
Total expenses $255,363
Fund Balance at September 30, 2013 (projected) $428,486
The annual revenue received by the Fund meets the projections outlines during the inception of Part 173 and its funding mechanism. The Fund is not taking in any more revenue than anticipated and, therefore, will not exceed $600,000 on December 31 of any year, as limited by Section 17303(6) of Part 173.
Fund Adequacy
The Fund continues to be adequate for administering the current program that focuses primarily on compliance assistance and outreach. The demands on the Fund have been below projections due to organizational and staff changes. A full-time professional staff person was added to the program in December 2012, enabling increased attention on compliance assistance through site visits to registered recyclers and on assistance and education for collectors of electronics under Part 173.
Recommendation for Fee Modification
Because the fees are adequate to fund the current program, the DEQ does not recommend any changes to them at this time. The DEQ intends to establish a stakeholder work group in FY 2014 to develop recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the program, which may result in changes that require additional resources at a later time.
For additional information on Michigan’s Electronic Waste Takeback law, Part 173, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/deqewaste and click on “Electronic Waste Takeback Program.” If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Elizabeth M. Browne, Chief, Office of Waste Management and Radiological Protection, at 517-284-6551, or you may contact me at 517-284-6700.
Dan Wyant
Director
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, September 26:
House Bill Nos. 4949 4950 4951 4952 4953 4954
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, September 26, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 162 at 2:50 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, September 26, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553
House Bill Nos. 5006 5007
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, September 27, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 554 555 556 557 558 559
House Bill Nos. 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 5016 5017 5018 5019
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Whitmer moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to permit immediate consideration of the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Whitmer offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.
A concurrent resolution providing for the final adjournment of the Legislature.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Legislature adjourns on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, it stands adjourned without day.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was not adopted.
Senators Johnson and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
Protests
Senators Meekhof, Schuitmaker, Moolenaar, Hansen, Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Colbeck, Casperson, Nofs, Walker, Marleau, Pappageorge, Emmons, Robertson, Kowall, Kahn and Jones, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.
Senators Meekhof and Jones moved that the statements they made during the discussion of the concurrent resolution be printed as their reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof’s statement, in which Senators Schuitmaker, Moolenaar, Hansen, Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Colbeck, Casperson, Nofs, Walker, Marleau, Pappageorge, Emmons, Robertson, Kowall and Kahn concurred, is as follows:
Madam President, I rise today for the purpose of a “no” vote explanation. When I first heard that the Minority Leader wanted to make today the last day of session for the year, I was a little surprised. After all, day after day after day, the Minority Leader stands on this floor and talks about all of the things the Senate Democrats want to accomplish. So for a moment, I was confused by this discrepancy.
You know, there aren’t many advantages to being in the minority party in the Senate, but one big advantage is the ability to be completely inconsistent. So the Minority Leader has no problem at all with the fact that only last week, she was talking about how we need to act and provide funding for Michigan’s Common Core Standards. Now she wants to adjourn for the year before the Senate has a chance to act?
Just recently, I read in the newspaper about how the Minority Leader is working with the Majority Leader on solutions to our road funding problem. Has she already given up on this effort? She must have, if she wants to quit today and go home for the rest of the year.
But really, the thing that I found most interesting is what the Minority Leader posted on her Twitter account late last night. She posted, and I quote, “Shutting down the government should never be a possibility, much less a goal for any of our leaders.” Yet she wants to make today the last day the Legislature meets this year.
Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:
There’s no reason to shut down today. Folks can have coverage on January 1; they simply need to go to the federal exchange and sign up for Obamacare. Now why would anybody want Medicaid when they have to travel many miles to find somebody who will give them service, when you can sign up for Obamacare? Let’s examine here in Michigan. If you’re disabled; if you’re blind; if you’re a child of the poor; if you’re a mother-to-be; if you’re a caretaker for children, you can have Medicaid right now.
What we’re talking about is expanding to the able-bodied working people. Don’t we want able-bodied people to pay a little bit into their health care? Even President Obama said it would cost them less than a cell phone bill. I urge a “no” vote.
Senator Whitmer asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Whitmer’s statement is as follows:
My Democratic colleagues and I have put forward a very serious solution to a problem that those of you on the other side of the aisle directly created. It’s a solution that would give health care to the most vulnerable among us, starting January 1, 2014. The casualties of your civil war are people. Additionally, it’s a solution that would avoid a looming $630 million loss in funding that was set in motion when you unconscionably failed to give the Medicaid expansion legislation immediate effect when it passed through this chamber.
Best of all, it’s a solution that itself is a simple one. All we have to do is end our current legislative session. Yes, it’s an extremely sad commentary when the best thing we can do is end the session. But let me make this clear: We’re giving you an out; an opportunity to erase a talking point that I can assure you will otherwise be used against you through 2014. It’s an opportunity we’re offering you because we want to do what’s right for Michigan, and doing what’s right for our people can and must be paramount over doing what’s politically expedient. So rather than sit back and watch your disastrous mistake play out over the first 90 days of 2014 as hundreds of millions of dollars are lost and hundreds of thousands of our constituents are left without health care, I’d rather see it get fixed. That’s exactly what we tried to do today; fix it.
By immediately ending the 2013 legislative session, we can start the clock right now on the 90-day waiting period before the legislation can be implemented after you denied it immediate effect. This would allow the law to take effect on January 1 as it was intended, and avoid the significant financial problem your actions have otherwise created. It will give the people of Michigan the trust that maybe their Legislature can do the right thing after all, a trust that you’ve eroded time and time again. It’s an action that would be simple if you could just bring yourselves to do the one thing you’ve steadfastly refused to do for over two years now: admit you screwed up.
When you cut billions of dollars from our public schools only to see them struggle and entire districts get wiped off the map, you blamed the teachers. When you raised taxes on working families and seniors only to see more and more of them struggling to make ends meet, you blamed the unions. When you gave billions of dollars in tax handouts to corporations only to see our unemployment numbers continue to rise, you fudged the numbers and pretended there were jobs being created, when that simply wasn’t true.
How about, just this once, you show the people of Michigan that you’re willing to own up to your mistake and take the action sitting in front of you? Let’s fix this problem. We can pass this sine die resolution and work with Governor Snyder to call a special session to immediately bring us back and focus on those issues precisely that moves Michigan forward; like better school funding, a solution for our roads, and solutions that get people back to work. It’s a plan that we can make work, but only if we act.
As your Republican colleagues in D.C. demonstrated the heights of irresponsibility last night by shutting down the federal government, make no mistake that your actions in intentionally delaying the implementation of this health care legislation were little better. Both put politics far ahead of progress, and both will have dire consequences on our economy and our people.
My colleagues and I were steadfast in our support to get this new law enacted. We joined with the Chamber of Commerce, business leaders, hospitals, nurses, and countless others to urge you to vote on it before our summer recess. You left the job unfinished. We tried to get you to come back from your vacations and finish our work, but your refused to show up. We warned you of the consequences of not giving it immediate effect, but you didn’t listen. Our deadline to fix this mistake is tomorrow, and the choice you’ve left yourselves with is to continue playing those same destructive political games or to join with us, and join with the people of Michigan who want to make their government work for them once again.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
September 19, 2013
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Ronald V. Wheeler of 1254 Wineleaf Lane, DeWitt, Michigan 48820, county of Clinton, representing certified residential appraisers, succeeding David Molenaar, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
Norman G. Thomas of 26458 Pleasant Valley Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331, county of Oakland, representing certified real estate appraisers, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
September 19, 2013
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Ibilola Audu of 151 Arabian Way, S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49534, county of Kent, representing professionals, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
Ronald J. Zupko of 4434 Glen Eagles Court, Brighton, Michigan 48116, county of Livingston, representing professionals, succeeding Daniel Samson, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
Deborah A. Beaulieu of 7350 Pullman Drive, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324, county of Oakland, representing the general public, succeeding Lauren Eisbrenner, is appointed for a term expiring June 30, 2017.
September 19, 2013
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
State Teacher Tenure Commission
David J. Campbell of 4219 Marshall Road, Charlotte, Michigan 48813, county of Eaton, representing superintendents of schools, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring August 31, 2018.
Nancy E. Danhof of 6351 Pine Hollow Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing the general public, succeeding Ritschard Homberg, is appointed for a term expiring August 31, 2018.
Patrick McKennon of 1601 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, representing classroom instructors, succeeding Dirk Zuschlag, is appointed for a term expiring August 31, 2018.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 126, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.
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 bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Meekhof 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 pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Hansen as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
House Bill No. 4786, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2004 PA 467, and by adding section 2892.
House Bill No. 4787, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2011 PA 144.
House Bill No. 4961, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 1998 PA 516.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Meekhof moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on the order of Third Reading of Bills, be placed on their immediate passage:
House Bill No. 4786
House Bill No. 4787
House Bill No. 4961
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 80, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 18 (MCL 388.1618), as amended by 2012 PA 201.
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. 379 Yeas—37
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 81, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1254 and 1814 (MCL 380.1254 and 380.1814), section 1254 as amended by 1995 PA 289 and section 1814 as added by 2004 PA 417.
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. 380 Yeas—37
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Jones Proos Young
Green
Nays—0
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Meekhof moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4786
House Bill No. 4787
House Bill No. 4961
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4786, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2004 PA 467, and by adding section 2892.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 381 Yeas—18
Anderson Hansen Meekhof Pavlov
Booher Jansen Moolenaar Proos
Casperson Kahn Nofs Richardville
Caswell Kowall Pappageorge Walker
Colbeck Marleau
Nays—19
Ananich Gregory Hunter Smith
Bieda Hildenbrand Jones Warren
Brandenburg Hood Robertson Whitmer
Emmons Hopgood Rocca Young
Green Hune Schuitmaker
Excused—1
Johnson
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
Senator Meekhof moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was defeated.
The question being on the motion to reconsider,
Senator Meekhof moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed temporarily.
The motion prevailed.
Recess
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:31 a.m.
11:21 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
During the recess, Senator Johnson entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Bieda, Jones, Smith, Emmons, Gregory and Johnson introduced
Senate Bill No. 560, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” by amending the title and sections 1, 5a, 6, 7, and 9a (MCL 287.331, 287.335a, 287.336, 287.337, and 287.339a), the title and sections 1, 6, and 7 as amended and section 9a as added by 1997 PA 7 and section 5a as added by 1980 PA 214, and by adding sections 8b and 8c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Senators Brandenburg, Gregory, Robertson, Proos, Schuitmaker and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 561, entitled
A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” by amending sections 10, 12, and 27 (MCL 141.1550, 141.1552, and 141.1567) and by adding section 10a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections.
Senators Schuitmaker, Robertson, Proos and Jones introduced
Senate Bill No. 562, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 87b (MCL 211.87b), as amended by 2002 PA 198.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senators Proos, Pappageorge, Marleau and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 563, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2012 PA 513.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Proos, Pappageorge, Marleau and Jansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 564, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17766c (MCL 333.17766c), as amended by 2011 PA 86.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Young, Hopgood and Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 41, entitled “An act to regulate credit union multiple-party accounts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 490.51 to 490.65) by adding section 14b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Young, Hopgood and Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 566, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 354, entitled “Savings bank act,” (MCL 487.3101 to 487.3804) by adding section 435.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Young, Hopgood and Schuitmaker introduced
Senate Bill No. 567, entitled
A bill to amend 1999 PA 276, entitled “Banking code of 1999,” (MCL 487.11101 to 487.15105) by adding section 4103a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
Senators Marleau, Kahn, Robertson, Jones, Hune, Proos and Booher introduced
Senate Bill No. 568, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2701, 2705, 2707, 2803, 2822, 5101, 5119, 5133, 5139, 5431, 5653, 5654, 5655, 5656, 5657, 5658, 7111, 7214, 7303a, 7333a, 9161, 9701, 10102, 10204, 10205, 10301, 16103, 16104, 16105, 16105a, 16106, 16107, 16109, 16125, 16148, 16165, 16166, 16167, 16174, 16182, 16184, 16185, 16204a, 16215, 16216, 16221, 16228, 16276, 16299, 16325, 16337, 16411, 16511, 16521, 16905, 16909, 17210, 17211, 17221, 17401, 17607, 17708, 17745, 17745a, 17745b, 17766d, 17775, 17820, 17901, 17903, 18001, 18008, 18011, 18021, 18049, 18050, 18058, 18301, 18305, 18501, 18506a, 18518, 18701, 20115, 20201, 22211, and 22224 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, 333.2707, 333.2803, 333.2822, 333.5101, 333.5119, 333.5133, 333.5139, 333.5431, 333.5653, 333.5654, 333.5655, 333.5656, 333.5657, 333.5658, 333.7111, 333.7214, 333.7303a, 333.7333a, 333.9161, 333.9701, 333.10102, 333.10204, 333.10205, 333.10301, 333.16103, 333.16104, 333.16105, 333.16105a, 333.16106, 333.16107, 333.16109, 333.16125, 333.16148, 333.16165, 333.16166, 333.16167, 333.16174, 333.16182, 333.16184, 333.16185, 333.16204a, 333.16215, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16228, 333.16276, 333.16299, 333.16325, 333.16337, 333.16411, 333.16511, 333.16521, 333.16905, 333.16909, 333.17210, 333.17211, 333.17221, 333.17401, 333.17607, 333.17708, 333.17745, 333.17745a, 333.17745b, 333.17766d, 333.17775, 333.17820, 333.17901, 333.17903, 333.18001, 333.18008, 333.18011, 333.18021, 333.18049, 333.18050, 333.18058, 333.18301, 333.18305, 333.18501, 333.18506a, 333.18518, 333.18701, 333.20115, 333.20201, 333.22211, and 333.22224), sections 2701, 2705, and 2707 as added by 1990 PA 16, sections 2803, 16299, 20115, and 22224 as amended by 2012 PA 499, sections 2822 and 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691, section 5101 as amended by 2010 PA 119, section 5119 as amended by 2000 PA 209, section 5133 as amended by 2010 PA 320, section 5139 as added by 2012 PA 354, sections 5653 and 5654 as amended by 2004 PA 551, section 5655 as amended by 2001 PA 239, sections 5656, 5657, and 5658 as amended by 2001 PA 237, section 7111 as amended by 1993 PA 138, section 7214 as amended by 1982 PA 352, section 7303a as added by 1993 PA 305, section 7333a as amended by 2012 PA 44, section 9161 as added by 1993 PA 133, section 9701 as added by 2004 PA 250, sections 10102 and 10204 as amended by 2008 PA 39, section 10205 as added by 1999 PA 62, section 10301 as added by 2012 PA 179, sections 16103 and 16182 as amended and sections 16105a, 16165, 16166, 16167, and 16325 as added by 1993 PA 80, sections 16104, 17745, 18049, and 20201 as amended by 2011 PA 210, sections 16105 and 16106 as amended by 2002 PA 643, section 16109 as amended by 1991 PA 58, section 16125 as amended by 1989 PA 202, section 16148 as amended by 1995 PA 115, section 16174 as amended by 2012 PA 49, sections 16184 and 16185 as amended by 2012 PA 4, section 16204a as amended by 2001 PA 234, section 16215 as amended by 2005 PA 211, section 16216 as added by 1993 PA 87, section 16221 as amended by 2012 PA 501, section 16228 as added by 1998 PA 423, section 16276 as added by 2004 PA 144, sections 16337 and 18001 as amended and sections 18008, 18050, and 18058 as added by 2006 PA 161, section 16411 as amended by 2006 PA 396, section 16511 as amended by 2006 PA 397, sections 16521 and 17903 as amended by 2010 PA 79, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, section 16909 as amended by 1997 PA 188, sections 17211 and 17221 as amended by 2006 PA 409, section 17401 as amended by 2002 PA 599, section 17607 as added by 2008 PA 524, section 17708 as amended by 2012 PA 209, section 17745a as amended by 1999 PA 190, section 17745b as added by 1993 PA 306, section 17766d as added by 2004 PA 329, section 17775 as added by 2012 PA 383, section 17820 as amended by 2009 PA 55, section 17901 as added by 2006 PA 54, sections 18011 and 18021 as amended by 2006 PA 391, sections 18301 and 18305 as amended by 2008 PA 523, section 18501 as amended and sections 18506a and 18518 as added by 2004 PA 61, section 18701 as added by 2004 PA 3, and section 22211 as amended by 2002 PA 619, and by adding sections 16102, 16214, and 16338 and part 171; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Marleau introduced
Senate Bill No. 569, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending sections 282 and 284 (MCL 450.1282 and 450.1284), as added by 2012 PA 569.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senator Marleau introduced
Senate Bill No. 570, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending sections 902 and 904 (MCL 450.4902 and 450.4904), section 902 as amended by 2012 PA 568 and section 904 as amended by 2010 PA 126.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4949, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2011 PA 269.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4950, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 20 (MCL 421.20), as amended by 2011 PA 269.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4951, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 54 (MCL 421.54), as amended by 2011 PA 269.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4952, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 29 (MCL 421.29), as amended by 2011 PA 269.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4953, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2002 PA 192.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
House Bill No. 4954, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 421.26), as amended by 2005 PA 16.
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 Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 4786, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2004 PA 467, and by adding section 2892.
(This bill was defeated earlier today and the motion to reconsider the vote postponed. See p. 1464.)
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,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 382 Yeas—20
Booher Hansen Marleau Pavlov
Casperson Jansen Meekhof Proos
Caswell Jones Moolenaar Richardville
Colbeck Kahn Nofs Robertson
Green Kowall Pappageorge Walker
Nays—18
Ananich Gregory Hunter Smith
Anderson Hildenbrand Johnson Warren
Bieda Hood Rocca Whitmer
Brandenburg Hopgood Schuitmaker Young
Emmons Hune
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4787, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2011 PA 144.
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. 383 Yeas—23
Bieda Hansen Kowall Pavlov
Booher Hopgood Marleau Proos
Casperson Jansen Meekhof Richardville
Caswell Johnson Moolenaar Robertson
Green Jones Nofs Walker
Gregory Kahn Pappageorge
Nays—14
Ananich Emmons Rocca Warren
Anderson Hildenbrand Schuitmaker Whitmer
Brandenburg Hune Smith Young
Colbeck Hunter
Excused—0
Not Voting—1
Hood
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4961, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 1998 PA 516.
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. 384 Yeas—38
Ananich Gregory Kahn Richardville
Anderson Hansen Kowall Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Booher Hood Meekhof Schuitmaker
Brandenburg Hopgood Moolenaar Smith
Casperson Hune Nofs Walker
Caswell Hunter Pappageorge Warren
Colbeck Jansen Pavlov Whitmer
Emmons Johnson Proos Young
Green Jones
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senators Jones, Johnson, Colbeck and Casperson asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Jones’ statement is as follows:
It’s with great sadness I announce that I’m losing a chief of staff. Jason Wadaga, my Yooper from Baraga, has taken a position with Kinsvater. He’s been one of the most active chiefs of staff in the Capitol, doing a great deal of work in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Because of that, he’s had a number of firms trying to hire him away. He’s finally made a decision, and I understand that it’s the best for the family. Let’s say goodbye to Jason Wadaga.
Senator Green stated that had he been present on Thursday, September 26, when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:
Senate Bill No. 311
Senate Bill No. 397
Senate Bill No. 398
House Bill No. 4229
House Bill No. 4344
Senator Green stated that had he been present on Thursday, September 26, when the vote was taken on the adoption of the amendments to following bill, he would have voted “nay”:
House Bill No. 4229
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
The last time that the federal government shut down in this country was in 1995. There was a Republican Congress obsessed with tarnishing the record of a Democratic President. That’s about where the similarities between then and now end. In President Clinton’s autobiography, he cited conflicting views of estimated economic growth, medical cost inflation, and anticipated government revenues. In other words, despite the stupidity of allowing our nation’s government to close its doors, there was at least some semblance of a substantive disagreement between the House of Representatives and President Clinton.
This morning we awoke to another embarrassing government shutdown. However, this time there is no substantive disagreement. The GOP-led House is not even pretending this is about spending. It is simply about Speaker John Boehner’s inability to lead his caucus; instead, allowing a rabid and nonsensical extremist wing of his party to feebly attempt to delay or destroy the Affordable Care Act.
It cannot be any clearer. The Affordable Care Act was passed by the U.S. House and Senate and signed by the President. It was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. It was one of the main areas of contention in 2012’s presidential election, and it prevailed with the re-election of President Barack Obama.
The notion that this law, which will provide health care coverage to millions of American citizens, should be relitigated in the context of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and paying its bills is simply absurd. Not only will this situation fail to halt the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, but it will hurt millions of people. The shutdown won’t just ruin vacations by closing national parks. Today is, coincidentally, Yosemite National Park’s 123rd anniversary. It means lost pay for nearly a million residents in this country. That isn’t just restricted to just federal employees, but to private employers contracted by the government as well.
Governor Snyder’s Budget Director John Nixon estimates that the shutdown will cost Michigan more than $18 million per day. Combine this with the costly delays to Medicaid expansion, which will cost us over $600 million by the time the law goes into effect, and it’s not hard to see in very stark terms the fiscal pain the national and state GOP are inflicting upon this state.
It is particularly fitting then, that today, as the federal government is needlessly closed, the online health care exchanges—a key part of the Affordable Care Act—opened up for citizens across the country. This is an immensely positive step toward making sure that those who have not been able to afford health insurance are able to come into the system and get covered. I applaud the President for his ongoing efforts to insure our citizens and for his refusal to negotiate with extremists in Congress who are acting against the interests of our nation.
Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:
As my colleague just recently pointed out, today is the first day of open enrollment for the federal exchange. Despite overwhelming opposition to Obamacare, it is going forward. For our citizens, they can go to healthcare.gov and register on the exchange if they are under one of the groups that are required to actually go off and register on the exchange. That’s limited to individuals at this point in time. For those who receive their insurance through their employers, that’s delayed for over a year.
One thing, as people go off and sign up for this coverage on the exchange, that I would like to be wary of is the shell game that’s being exercised with the prices that you’re going to see on that health exchange. Keep in mind that all the prices that you do see on that health exchange are heavily subsidized via the dozens of taxes that are being levied by the federal government in order to pay for those prices that you see.
As my good colleague from the 1st Senate District pointed out last week, the No. 1 cause of bankruptcy in our country is due to medical costs. It is my hope that that trend does not continue and expand to include our great state of Michigan.
Senator Casperson’s statement is as follows:
I rise to inform my colleagues of some updates that are happening right now in the Upper Peninsula. I’ve done this several weeks ago; I’m going to continue to do it. Before I get started, I’m going to read a brief summary of a letter that was given to my natural resources committee from a professor in the Upper Peninsula, Rolf O. Peterson from Houghton. I want to read real quickly the summary that he puts in here:
“I urge members of this committee to OPPOSE passage of SB 1350 on the grounds that it is based on an incorrect premise clearly stated by Senator Casperson on his website—that wolf numbers in Michigan far exceed population goals. In fact, there are no population goals for wolves in Michigan.”
Let me explain. The committee came up with the number of 200 wolves between Michigan and Wisconsin as would be the targeted number to delist the wolf as an endangered species. That was the goal: 200. The reason we cited that number was because, between Michigan and Wisconsin, there are now over 1,500 wolves in a very isolated area. We believe the difference between 200 and delisting to 1,500 creates a problem. He does not mention that.
“Furthermore, the proposed bill unnecessarily provides for a license fee that is excessively high and will likely discourage hunter participation.”
I want to inform the Legislature that as of Saturday, which was the first day to open up the permits to be handed out, I got a call from the department at 12 noon Saturday that they had already reached 900 participants to go to a goal of 1,200 in half a day. I’ve been told they believe they’ve just about reached their goal in one day: 1,200. A professor who’s a professional in this arena is telling us that we don’t know what we’re talking about, the fee was too excessive, and there more than likely won’t be any participation. This is a pattern that we continue to deal with.
“Such details should be left to the Natural Resources Commission.”
Mr. President, Senate Bill No. 288 did exactly what this professor asked us to do. We gave those details to the natural resources committee. Now they’re suggesting that’s not good enough; that we should go to the people and let the people do our biology with a referendum.
He adds a disclaimer: “I offer the following views and perspective as a private citizen of Michigan, not a reflection in any way of the positions or viewpoints of the federally-appointed Recovery Team for the Gray Wolf, Eastern Population (which I chair),” he cites, “the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University (where I am Research Professor), or the International Wolf Center (where I am a member of the Board of Directors).”
I’m not letting him get off that easy. He is talking from his background, and yet it appears he’s not well-versed in what’s actually going on. Why do I bring all that up? Because I have a report in my hand, as I was told Saturday, that the numbers had exceeded 900 permits by 12:00. They also informed me—and I have this report here from the CO—two more dogs were killed in the Upper Peninsula. A third one was injured, and they got to him in time, they’re taking care of that dog and he’s going to make it.
This continues to happen now on a weekly basis. These are domestic animals. These are people walking in the woods; in this case, hunters with their dogs. So as we continue to talk about Pure Michigan and go enjoy the great outdoors, I would suggest No. 1, don’t take your dog, especially in the Upper Peninsula and the affected areas, because more than likely, you stand a chance of losing your domestic animal.
The United States Humane Society raises money, bragging about how they’re trying to protect the domestic animals, while at the same time they are pushing for the growth and expansion of the wolf population, which is annihilating our family pets. There seems to be a huge hypocrisy here.
I’m asking that my colleagues are at least aware of this, because we don’t seem to be getting a lot of reports out. I’m concerned that folks in Lower Michigan are not aware of what we’re living with and what we’re under right now in the Upper Peninsula. They keep protecting this philosophy that somehow the wolves need to be incorporated into our way of life. I’m happy to report, as of last week, no livestock were killed, so those who are working hard in the middle class trying to support their families didn’t have to deal with that problem last week, but I’m sure there will be more.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Appropriations reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 73, p. 1420.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Roger Kahn, M.D.
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Kahn, Moolenaar, Jansen, Pappageorge, Booher, Caswell, Colbeck, Green, Proos, Schuitmaker, Walker, Anderson, Gregory, Hood, Hopgood and Johnson
Nays: None
The concurrent resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 372, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 8 and 27 (MCL 211.8 and 211.27), section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 633 and section 27 as amended by 2012 PA 409.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 396, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 2012 PA 185.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
Senate Bill No. 473, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 703 (MCL 206.703), as amended by 2013 PA 15.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Finance reported
House Bill No. 4586, 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 30c (MCL 205.30c), as amended by 2007 PA 194.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Jack M. Brandenburg
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Brandenburg, Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
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 Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Brandenburg (C), Jansen, Pappageorge, Proos, Robertson, Bieda and Warren
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 4334, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending section 904 (MCL 450.4904), as amended by 2010 PA 126.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Marleau, Rocca and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions reported
House Bill No. 4654, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 284 (MCL 450.1284), as added by 2012 PA 569.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Darwin L. Booher
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Booher, Nofs, Marleau, Rocca and Ananich
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Marleau, Rocca and Ananich
Excused: Senators Green and Smith
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., Room S-324, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Kahn (C), Caswell, Whitmer and Anderson
Excused: Senator Richardville
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., Port Huron High School, Performing Arts Center, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron
Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Colbeck and Young
Excused: Senators Emmons and Hopgood
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittees -
Human Services Department - Wednesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, and Tuesdays, October 8, October 22, and November 5, 2:00 p.m., Room 405, Capitol Building (373-2768)
K-12, School Aid, Education and Education Committee - Wednesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-2768)
State Police and Military Affairs - Thursday, October 3, 8:00 a.m. and Thursday, October 10, 3:00 p.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Banking and Financial Institutions - Thursday, October 3, 1:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Economic Development - Wednesday, October 2, 1:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Education - Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Education and K-12, School Aid, Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5314)
Finance - Wednesday, October 2, 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5307)
Health Policy - Thursday, October 3, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)
Legislative Council - Thursday, October 3, 9:30 a.m., Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Local Government and Elections - Wednesday, October 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5314)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism - Thursday, October 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing - Wednesday, October 2, 8:30 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (373-5307)
Senator Meekhof moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:49 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
CAROL MOREY VIVENTI
Secretary of the Senate
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