No. 58

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Afendoulis—present Franz—present Kosowski—present Potvin—present

Banks—present Gamrat—present LaFontaine—present Price—present

Barrett—present Garcia—present Lane—present Pscholka—present

Bizon—present Garrett—present Lauwers—present Rendon—present

Brinks—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaVoy—present Roberts, B.—present

Brunner—present Geiss—present Leonard—present Roberts, S.—present

Bumstead—present Glardon—present Leutheuser—present Robinson—excused

Byrd—present Glenn—present Liberati—present Runestad—present

Callton—present Goike—present Love—present Rutledge—present

Canfield—present Graves—present Lucido—present Santana—present

Chang—present Greig—present Lyons—present Schor—present

Chatfield—present Greimel—present Maturen—present Sheppard—present

Chirkun—present Guerra—present McBroom—present Singh—present

Clemente—present Heise—present McCready—present Smiley—present

Cochran—present Hoadley—present Miller, A.—present Somerville—present

Cole—present Hooker—present Miller, D.—present Talabi—present

Cotter—present Hovey-Wright—present Moss—present Tedder—present

Courser—present Howrylak—present Muxlow—present Theis—present

Cox—present Hughes—present Neeley—present Townsend—present

Crawford—present Iden—present Nesbitt—present Vaupel—present

Darany—present Inman—present Outman—present VerHeulen—present

Dianda—present Irwin—present Pagan—present Victory—present

Dillon—present Jacobsen—present Pagel—present Webber—present

Driskell—present Jenkins—present Pettalia—present Wittenberg—present

Durhal—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Yanez—present

Faris—present Kelly—present Plawecki—present Yonker—present

Farrington—present Kesto—present Poleski—present Zemke—present

Forlini—present Kivela—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Aric Nesbitt, from the 66th District, offered the following invocation:

“Loving and Gracious Father,

It is with humble hearts that we come before You today to ask for Your blessing and continued guidance in our daily lives.

We thank You for granting us all the opportunity to live and serve in a country conceived in Liberty, where we have the freedom to openly proclaim Your Good News, adore Your wonderful creation, and raise our families.

That freedom, bestowed upon us by You through the notion of Free Will, can be displayed no better than here in this great land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 says,

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Lord, give us the strength to adhere to Your work, serve our neighbors, treat them as we wish to be treated, and Lord, please give our leaders the courage to do the same.

We humbly request that You watch over the leaders of the great land and grant them the necessary wisdom, patience, and love as they continue to make decisions that will lead toward justice for all and peace between all peoples. It is in Your eternal name that we offer up this petition and ask for Your blessing.

In the Lord’s name we pray Amen.”

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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.

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Rep. Singh moved that Rep. Robinson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Darany, Plawecki, Greig, Heise, LaVoy and Phelps offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 99.

A resolution to extend best wishes to Muslims in Michigan and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a month of prayer and reflection.

Whereas, This occasion is observed in commitment to the Islamic principles and in remembrance of the month in which the holy Quran was revealed to prophet Muhammad; and

Whereas, This month of sacrifice and contemplation begins on or about the evening of Wednesday, June 17, 2015, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. Ramadan continues until on or about the evening of Saturday, July 17, 2015, with Eid al-Fitr, the celebration of Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice; and

Whereas, Muslims in Michigan and around the world will observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, and reading the holy Quran to improve patience, humility, modesty, and spirituality; and

Whereas, During Ramadan, Muslims spend this period in reflection and prayer while strengthening the bonds of family, friendship, and community. The month is considered to be the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar; and

Whereas, The Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, linguist, social, and economic groups ranging from orthodox to moderate to secular; and

Whereas, Many Muslims have settled in major metropolitan areas and estimates vary widely as to the number of Muslims in the United States. What is certain is that one of the largest and most productive populations of Muslims in the United States resides in southeast Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body extend best wishes to Muslims in Michigan and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a month of reflection and prayer.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. McBroom, Greig, Heise, Hooker, Howrylak, Hughes, LaVoy, Phelps and Poleski offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 100.

A resolution to declare June 10, 2015, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan’s dairy industry is a leading segment of Michigan agriculture, contributing $14.7 billion to the state’s economy annually. These dollars employ local veterinarians, equipment dealers, and farm employees all providing jobs for Michigan. A dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy. Dairy represented 20 percent of cash receipts statewide in 2013, including dairy farming, dairy processing and the dairy wholesale/retail sector; and

Whereas, Michigan has 390,000 dairy cows representing approximately 2,000 dairy herds. Ninety-eight percent of Michigan dairy farms are family owned, many by multiple generations of the same family. The average dairy herd in Michigan has 187 cows. Just like businesses grow to support more families, herd sizes increase to allow the next generation to continue farming; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks 7th in milk production in the United States. Dairy cows in Michigan produced approximately 9.6 billion pounds of milk and the average Michigan cow produces approximately 24,638 pounds of milk each year or 2,865 gallons of milk; and

Whereas, Michigan milk is local. Michigan’s 1,700 Grade A dairy farms produce more than enough milk to supply the entire state. Surplus milk is exported to help meet demand in other states. In supermarkets and local farmers markets, you can find milk, cheese and yogurt produced by Michigan dairy farmers. When you buy Michigan dairy products, you not only buy local and support area farmers you buy quality. To check where your milk is bottled look for the code. Every container of milk is identified by a 5-digit code and the code includes a 2-digit state code followed by a 3-digit processing plant code. Michigan’s code is 26. Only 1.7 percent of the U.S. population produces food for the other 99 percent plus millions worldwide and only a fraction of that produces dairy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 10, 2015, as Dairy Foods Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Hoadley, Moss, Plawecki, Smiley, Liberati, Greig, Lane, Faris, Zemke, Chirkun, Rutledge, Dillon, Love, Durhal, Schor, Driskell, Brinks, Chang, Neeley, Greimel, Darany, Singh, Sarah Roberts, Irwin, Derek Miller, Geiss, Cochran, Wittenberg, Yanez, Talabi, Pagan, Kivela, Santana, Phelps, Byrd, Hovey-Wright, Townsend, Guerra, Banks, Brunner, Dianda, Callton, Crawford and Pscholka offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 101.

A resolution to declare June 2015 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan is a state that is rich in diversity and community and this diversity is demonstrated to all who live, work, and visit our state; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan value this diversity and celebrate the rich variation of persons in our state; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan benefit from the multiple talents, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds of all of its citizens; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan firmly believed in a society that values the freedom, worth, and dignity of each human being; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan understand and appreciate the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities to the greater community of the state; and

Whereas, Cities throughout Michigan will host and celebrate LGBT Pride events throughout the month of June; and

Whereas, June is recognized and celebrated as LGBT pride month throughout the country and worldwide; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 2015 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month in the state of Michigan, and be it further

Resolved, That we pledge to continue our efforts in creating and maintaining a state that provides equal opportunity, fair treatment, and human dignity for all people.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4495, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 34, entitled “Revised municipal finance act,” by amending section 701 (MCL 141.2701), as amended by 2002 PA 500.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Liability Reform,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Somerville moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting:

“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Forlini moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4605, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2012 PA 223.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 231 Yeas—62

Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Potvin

Barrett Glardon Lauwers Price

Bizon Glenn Leonard Pscholka

Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rendon

Callton Graves Lucido Roberts, B.

Canfield Heise Lyons Runestad

Chatfield Hooker Maturen Sheppard

Cole Howrylak McBroom Somerville

Cotter Hughes Miller, A. Tedder

Courser Iden Muxlow Theis

Cox Inman Nesbitt Vaupel

Crawford Jacobsen Outman VerHeulen

Farrington Jenkins Pagel Victory

Forlini Johnson Pettalia Webber

Franz Kelly Poleski Yonker

Gamrat Kesto

Nays—47

Banks Durhal Kosowski Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Lane Rutledge

Brunner Garrett LaVoy Santana

Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Schor

Chang Geiss Love Singh

Chirkun Greig McCready Smiley

Clemente Greimel Miller, D. Talabi

Cochran Guerra Moss Townsend

Darany Hoadley Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Hovey-Wright Pagan Yanez

Dillon Irwin Phelps Zemke

Driskell Kivela Plawecki

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Greig, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on 4605 and all revenue related bills in this Roads package. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This bill is DOA to the governor and it not realistic. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4606, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2012 PA 226.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 232 Yeas—64

Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Potvin

Barrett Glardon Lauwers Price

Bizon Glenn Leonard Pscholka

Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rendon

Callton Graves Lucido Roberts, B.

Canfield Heise Lyons Runestad

Chatfield Hooker Maturen Rutledge

Cole Howrylak McBroom Sheppard

Cotter Hughes McCready Somerville

Courser Iden Miller, A. Tedder

Cox Inman Muxlow Theis

Crawford Jacobsen Nesbitt Vaupel

Farrington Jenkins Outman VerHeulen

Forlini Johnson Pagel Victory

Franz Kelly Pettalia Webber

Gamrat Kesto Poleski Yonker

Nays—45

Banks Durhal Kivela Plawecki

Brinks Faris Kosowski Roberts, S.

Brunner Garrett Lane Santana

Byrd Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Schor

Chang Geiss Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Smiley

Clemente Greimel Miller, D. Talabi

Cochran Guerra Moss Townsend

Darany Hoadley Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Hovey-Wright Pagan Yanez

Dillon Irwin Phelps Zemke

Driskell

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4607, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending sections 7 and 8 (MCL 12.257 and 12.258), as amended by 2014 PA 504.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 233 Yeas—60

Afendoulis Garcia Kesto Potvin

Barrett Glardon LaFontaine Price

Bumstead Glenn Lauwers Pscholka

Callton Goike Leonard Rendon

Canfield Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.

Chatfield Heise Lucido Runestad

Cole Hooker Maturen Sheppard

Cotter Howrylak McBroom Somerville

Courser Hughes Miller, A. Tedder

Cox Iden Muxlow Theis

Crawford Inman Nesbitt Vaupel

Farrington Jacobsen Outman VerHeulen

Forlini Jenkins Pagel Victory

Franz Johnson Pettalia Webber

Gamrat Kelly Poleski Yonker

Nays—49

Banks Durhal Kosowski Plawecki

Bizon Faris Lane Roberts, S.

Brinks Garrett LaVoy Rutledge

Brunner Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Santana

Byrd Geiss Love Schor

Chang Greig Lyons Singh

Chirkun Greimel McCready Smiley

Clemente Guerra Miller, D. Talabi

Cochran Hoadley Moss Townsend

Darany Hovey-Wright Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Irwin Pagan Yanez

Dillon Kivela Phelps Zemke

Driskell

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4608, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 15.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Iden moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 2, line 6, by striking out all of subsection (4) and inserting:

“(4) IT IS THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER, THE PURE MICHIGAN APPROPRIATION LINE ITEM AND THE BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION APPROPRIATION LINE ITEM SHALL BE FUNDED FROM GENERAL FUND/GENERAL PURPOSE REVENUE APPROPRIATED TO THE FUND AT AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN WHAT WAS APPROPRIATED TO THE PURE MICHIGAN APPROPRIATION LINE ITEM AND THE BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION APPROPRIATION LINE ITEM IN FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016.”.

The motion was seconded and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 234 Yeas—59

Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Price

Barrett Glenn Lauwers Pscholka

Bumstead Goike Leonard Rendon

Callton Graves Leutheuser Roberts, B.

Canfield Heise Lucido Runestad

Chatfield Hooker Maturen Sheppard

Cole Howrylak McBroom Somerville

Cotter Hughes Miller, A. Tedder

Courser Iden Muxlow Theis

Crawford Inman Nesbitt Vaupel

Farrington Jacobsen Outman VerHeulen

Forlini Jenkins Pagel Victory

Franz Johnson Pettalia Webber

Gamrat Kelly Poleski Yonker

Garcia Kesto Potvin

Nays—50

Banks Driskell Kosowski Plawecki

Bizon Durhal Lane Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris LaVoy Rutledge

Brunner Garrett Liberati Santana

Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Love Schor

Chang Geiss Lyons Singh

Chirkun Greig McCready Smiley

Clemente Greimel Miller, D. Talabi

Cochran Guerra Moss Townsend

Cox Hoadley Neeley Wittenberg

Darany Hovey-Wright Pagan Yanez

Dianda Irwin Phelps Zemke

Dillon Kivela

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4609, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 272 (MCL 206.272), as amended by 2011 PA 38.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 235 Yeas—57

Afendoulis Garcia Leonard Price

Barrett Glardon Lucido Pscholka

Bumstead Glenn Lyons Rendon

Callton Goike Maturen Roberts, B.

Canfield Graves McBroom Runestad

Chatfield Heise McCready Sheppard

Cole Inman Miller, A. Somerville

Cotter Jacobsen Muxlow Tedder

Courser Jenkins Nesbitt Theis

Cox Johnson Outman Vaupel

Crawford Kelly Pagel VerHeulen

Farrington Kesto Pettalia Victory

Forlini LaFontaine Poleski Webber

Franz Lauwers Potvin Yonker

Gamrat

Nays—52

Banks Durhal Iden Phelps

Bizon Faris Irwin Plawecki

Brinks Garrett Kivela Roberts, S.

Brunner Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Rutledge

Byrd Geiss Lane Santana

Chang Greig LaVoy Schor

Chirkun Greimel Leutheuser Singh

Clemente Guerra Liberati Smiley

Cochran Hoadley Love Talabi

Darany Hooker Miller, D. Townsend

Dianda Hovey-Wright Moss Wittenberg

Dillon Howrylak Neeley Yanez

Driskell Hughes Pagan Zemke

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a tool that works to help working families that are struggling financially. This bill essentially raises taxes for 820,000 families in Michigan who are raising one million Michigan children. An MSU study showed that EITC recipients use the funds to pay off debt and bills, and also use the funds for education or transportation. We should be strengthening the EITC and continuing to encourage hard work, not eliminating it.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4610, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 220.1 to 239.6) by adding section 19c to chapter IV.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 236 Yeas—63

Afendoulis Garcia LaFontaine Potvin

Barrett Glardon Lauwers Price

Bizon Glenn Leonard Pscholka

Bumstead Goike Leutheuser Rendon

Callton Graves Lucido Roberts, B.

Canfield Heise Lyons Runestad

Chatfield Hooker Maturen Sheppard

Cole Howrylak McBroom Somerville

Cotter Hughes McCready Tedder

Courser Iden Miller, A. Theis

Cox Inman Muxlow Vaupel

Crawford Jacobsen Nesbitt VerHeulen

Farrington Jenkins Outman Victory

Forlini Johnson Pagel Webber

Franz Kelly Pettalia Yonker

Gamrat Kesto Poleski

Nays—46

Banks Durhal Kosowski Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Lane Rutledge

Brunner Garrett LaVoy Santana

Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Schor

Chang Geiss Love Singh

Chirkun Greig Miller, D. Smiley

Clemente Greimel Moss Talabi

Cochran Guerra Neeley Townsend

Darany Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg

Dianda Hovey-Wright Phelps Yanez

Dillon Irwin Plawecki Zemke

Driskell Kivela

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Hovey-Wright, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can say they solved the roads problem.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4611, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2002 PA 498.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 237 Yeas—65

Afendoulis Glardon Lauwers Price

Barrett Glenn Leonard Pscholka

Bizon Goike Leutheuser Rendon

Bumstead Graves Lucido Roberts, B.

Callton Heise Lyons Runestad

Canfield Hooker Maturen Rutledge

Chatfield Howrylak McBroom Santana

Cole Hughes McCready Sheppard

Cotter Iden Miller, A. Somerville

Courser Inman Muxlow Tedder

Cox Jacobsen Nesbitt Theis

Crawford Jenkins Outman Vaupel

Farrington Johnson Pagel VerHeulen

Forlini Kelly Pettalia Victory

Franz Kesto Poleski Webber

Gamrat LaFontaine Potvin Yonker

Garcia

Nays—44

Banks Driskell Irwin Phelps

Brinks Durhal Kivela Plawecki

Brunner Faris Kosowski Roberts, S.

Byrd Garrett Lane Schor

Chang Gay-Dagnogo LaVoy Singh

Chirkun Geiss Liberati Smiley

Clemente Greig Love Talabi

Cochran Greimel Miller, D. Townsend

Darany Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hoadley Neeley Yanez

Dillon Hovey-Wright Pagan Zemke

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4612, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2012 PA 498.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 238 Yeas—59

Afendoulis Glardon Lauwers Potvin

Barrett Glenn Leonard Price

Bizon Goike Leutheuser Pscholka

Bumstead Graves Lucido Rendon

Callton Heise Lyons Roberts, B.

Canfield Howrylak Maturen Runestad

Chatfield Hughes McBroom Sheppard

Cole Iden McCready Somerville

Cotter Inman Miller, A. Tedder

Cox Jacobsen Muxlow Vaupel

Crawford Jenkins Nesbitt VerHeulen

Farrington Johnson Outman Victory

Forlini Kelly Pagel Webber

Franz Kesto Pettalia Yonker

Garcia LaFontaine Poleski

Nays—50

Banks Durhal Kivela Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Kosowski Rutledge

Brunner Gamrat Lane Santana

Byrd Garrett LaVoy Schor

Chang Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Singh

Chirkun Geiss Love Smiley

Clemente Greig Miller, D. Talabi

Cochran Greimel Moss Theis

Courser Guerra Neeley Townsend

Darany Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg

Dianda Hooker Phelps Yanez

Dillon Hovey-Wright Plawecki Zemke

Driskell Irwin

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Hovey-Wright, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can say they solved the roads problem.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4613, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 247.660, 247.661, 247.662, 247.663, and 247.664), section 10 as amended by 2007 PA 210, section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 639, sections 12 and 13 as amended by 2012 PA 298, and section 14 as amended by 1987 PA 234.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Victory moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 26, line 23, after “EXCEED” by striking out “$1,000,000.00” and inserting “$2,000,000.00”.

2. Amend page 41, line 16, after “EXCEEDS” by striking out “$1,000,000.00” and inserting “$2,000,000.00”.

3. Amend page 42, line 2, after “EXCEEDS” by striking out “$1,000,000.00” and inserting “$2,000,000.00”.

4. Amend page 50, line 15, after “EXCEEDS” by striking out “$1,000,000.00” and inserting “$2,000,000.00”.

5. Amend page 50, line 27, after “EXCEEDS” by striking out “$1,000,000.00” and inserting “$2,000,000.00”.

The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 239 Yeas—100

Afendoulis Franz Kesto Phelps

Banks Garcia Kivela Plawecki

Barrett Garrett Kosowski Poleski

Bizon Gay-Dagnogo LaFontaine Potvin

Brinks Geiss Lane Price

Brunner Glardon Lauwers Pscholka

Bumstead Glenn LaVoy Rendon

Byrd Goike Leonard Roberts, B.

Callton Graves Leutheuser Runestad

Canfield Greig Liberati Rutledge

Chang Greimel Love Santana

Chatfield Guerra Lucido Sheppard

Chirkun Heise Lyons Singh

Clemente Hoadley Maturen Smiley

Cochran Hooker McBroom Somerville

Cole Hovey-Wright McCready Talabi

Cotter Howrylak Miller, A. Tedder

Cox Hughes Miller, D. Theis

Crawford Iden Muxlow Townsend

Darany Inman Neeley Vaupel

Dianda Irwin Nesbitt VerHeulen

Durhal Jacobsen Outman Victory

Faris Jenkins Pagan Webber

Farrington Johnson Pagel Yonker

Forlini Kelly Pettalia Zemke

Nays—9

Courser Gamrat Roberts, S. Wittenberg

Dillon Moss Schor Yanez

Driskell

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Wittenberg, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive, sustainable and realistic solution to fixing our roads. The package we voted on today is not that. While there are individual parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support any aspect of a piecemeal package that cuts funds from our public schools, local municipalities, community health budget, and shifts the burden to our working class families. We need to talk about a graduated income tax and restructuring our business taxes to bring equality and fairness to our tax code. We need to talk about everyone in the state paying their fair share to fix our roads.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4614, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 240 Yeas—59

Afendoulis Glardon Leonard Price

Bizon Goike Leutheuser Pscholka

Bumstead Graves Love Rendon

Callton Heise Lyons Roberts, B.

Canfield Howrylak Maturen Rutledge

Chatfield Hughes McBroom Santana

Cole Iden McCready Sheppard

Cotter Inman Miller, A. Somerville

Cox Jacobsen Muxlow Tedder

Crawford Jenkins Nesbitt Vaupel

Farrington Johnson Outman VerHeulen

Forlini Kelly Pagel Victory

Franz Kesto Pettalia Webber

Garcia LaFontaine Poleski Yonker

Geiss Lauwers Potvin

Nays—50

Banks Driskell Irwin Plawecki

Barrett Durhal Kivela Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Kosowski Runestad

Brunner Gamrat Lane Schor

Byrd Garrett LaVoy Singh

Chang Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Smiley

Chirkun Glenn Lucido Talabi

Clemente Greig Miller, D. Theis

Cochran Greimel Moss Townsend

Courser Guerra Neeley Wittenberg

Darany Hoadley Pagan Yanez

Dianda Hooker Phelps Zemke

Dillon Hovey-Wright

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Hovey-Wright, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can say they solved the roads problem.”

Rep. Greig, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on 4614 and all revenue related bills in this Roads package. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. While I support looking at fuel parity initiatives, we must pass a complete and realistic package solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4615, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 8, 22, 40, 45, 53, 63, 122, 151, 152, 153, 154, and 155 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1008, 207.1022, 207.1040, 207.1045, 207.1053, 207.1063, 207.1122, 207.1151, 207.1152, 207.1153, 207.1154, and 207.1155), sections 2 and 122 as amended by 2002 PA 668 and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 268.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 241 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Glardon Leonard Price

Bizon Goike Leutheuser Pscholka

Bumstead Graves Lyons Rendon

Callton Heise Maturen Roberts, B.

Canfield Howrylak McBroom Rutledge

Chatfield Hughes McCready Santana

Cole Iden Miller, A. Sheppard

Cotter Inman Muxlow Somerville

Cox Jacobsen Nesbitt Tedder

Crawford Jenkins Outman Vaupel

Farrington Johnson Pagel VerHeulen

Forlini Kelly Pettalia Victory

Franz Kesto Poleski Webber

Garcia LaFontaine Potvin Yonker

Geiss Lauwers

Nays—51

Banks Driskell Irwin Plawecki

Barrett Durhal Kivela Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Kosowski Runestad

Brunner Gamrat Lane Schor

Byrd Garrett LaVoy Singh

Chang Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Smiley

Chirkun Glenn Love Talabi

Clemente Greig Lucido Theis

Cochran Greimel Miller, D. Townsend

Courser Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Darany Hoadley Neeley Yanez

Dianda Hooker Pagan Zemke

Dillon Hovey-Wright Phelps

In The Chair: Leonard

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Nesbitt moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 8, 22, 40, 45, 53, 63, 122, 151, 152, 153, 154, and 155 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1003, 207.1008, 207.1022, 207.1040, 207.1045, 207.1053, 207.1063, 207.1122, 207.1151, 207.1152, 207.1153, 207.1154, and 207.1155), sections 2 and 122 as amended by 2002 PA 668, section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 277, and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 268.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Hovey-Wright, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can say they solved the roads problem.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

House Bill No. 4616, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 2a, 4, 5, 6a, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 207.211, 207.212, 207.212a, 207.214, 207.215, 207.216a, 207.218, 207.219, and 207.220), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 667, sections 2 and 4 as amended by 2006 PA 346, section 2a as added by 1994 PA 353, section 5 as amended and section 6a as added by 1996 PA 584, and section 8 as amended by 2006 PA 449.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 242 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Glardon Leonard Price

Bizon Goike Leutheuser Pscholka

Bumstead Graves Lyons Rendon

Callton Heise Maturen Roberts, B.

Canfield Howrylak McBroom Runestad

Chatfield Hughes McCready Santana

Cole Iden Miller, A. Sheppard

Cotter Inman Muxlow Somerville

Cox Jacobsen Nesbitt Tedder

Crawford Jenkins Outman Vaupel

Farrington Johnson Pagel VerHeulen

Forlini Kelly Pettalia Victory

Franz Kesto Poleski Webber

Garcia LaFontaine Potvin Yonker

Geiss Lauwers

Nays—51

Banks Driskell Irwin Plawecki

Barrett Durhal Kivela Roberts, S.

Brinks Faris Kosowski Rutledge

Brunner Gamrat Lane Schor

Byrd Garrett LaVoy Singh

Chang Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Smiley

Chirkun Glenn Love Talabi

Clemente Greig Lucido Theis

Cochran Greimel Miller, D. Townsend

Courser Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Darany Hoadley Neeley Yanez

Dianda Hooker Pagan Zemke

Dillon Hovey-Wright Phelps

In The Chair: Leonard

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Yanez, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This group of bills that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer.”

Rep. Zemke, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to fix our roads and bridges. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can break for the summer. This package unfairly burdens the most vulnerable members of our society, and hurts our economy at the same time. I know that we can and must do better for the people of Michigan.

Thank you!”

Rep. Chang, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. Michigan residents want and deserve a real solution that can help fix our crumbling infrastructure around the state. The package (HB 4605-4616) that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a more comprehensive solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I cannot support a piecemeal package that is such a disservice to our residents.”

Rep. Hovey-Wright, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the House, the Senate and be signed by the Governor, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package to give political cover to politicians so they can say they solved the roads problem.”

Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted against the majority of the road funding package today because I believe it fails to address the issue of properly funding our roads while placing the burden squarely on the backs of those that can least afford it, such as working families, public safety, health care services and education. We need a comprehensive and realistic solution to our roads issue. This smoke and mirrors package that we voted on today is not that. It is a mere Band-Aid, spending nearly $800 million in general fund money that does not currently exist, based on projected growth which may or may not occur. This is a gamble that I am not willing to make at a time when there is increasing spending pressure already for General Fund dollars. While there are parts of this package I may be able to support as part of a comprehensive and realistic solution that can pass the Legislature and be signed by the Governor into law, I am unwilling to support a piecemeal package based on potential revenues to give political cover to politicians so they can take an early break for the summer.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration.”

Rep. Moss, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Michigan’s roads and bridges are in desperate need of repair. That’s why our state needs a workable, comprehensive roads plan that will come up with the more than $1 billion we need annually for infrastructure repair.

The road package presented today - House Bills 4605-4616 - isn’t that plan. There are elements of this package worthy of future reconsideration but I couldn’t vote for a road funding package that is predicated upon eliminating the Earned Income Tax Credit to find the funding needed.

We need a serious plan to address our roads. Instead, this plan relies on funds that either doesn’t exist or that harms vulnerable families, which is why I voted ‘no.’ I remain committed to developing a real roads package that will work for Michigan.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4188, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding sections 14e and 14f.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Nesbitt moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

Rep. Wittenberg moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 20, by inserting:

“(7) UPON ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE TO PROVIDE ADOPTION OR FOSTER CARE SERVICES, A CHILD PLACING AGENCY SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE STATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE CHILD PLACING AGENCY WILL DECLINE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (2).” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Wittenberg moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 19, after “A” by inserting “PUBLICLY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Wittenberg moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 20, by inserting:

“(7) A CHILD PLACING AGENCY SHALL DISPLAY ON ITS WEBSITE IN AN AREA ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AND PROMINENTLY IN EACH OF THE CHILD PLACING AGENCY’S OFFICES, THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE CHILD PLACING AGENCY WOULD DECLINE TO PROVIDE ANY SERVICE AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (2).” and renumbering the remaining subsection.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Rep. Hovey-Wright moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-1) as follows:

1. Amend page 3, line 15, after “(2)” by striking out “TO” and inserting “EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (3), TO”.

2. Amend page 3, following line 21, by inserting:

“(3) A CHILD PLACING AGENCY SHALL NOT DECLINE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AS PROVIDED UNDER SUBSECTION (2) IF DECLINING TO PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES WOULD NOT BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.

3. Amend page 4, line 2, after “AGENCY” by inserting a comma and “EXCEPT IF DECLINING THE REFERRAL IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD”.

4. Amend page 6, line 9, after “(1)” by inserting a comma and “EXCEPT IF DECLINING THE REFERRAL IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD”.

The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 243 Yeas—65

Afendoulis Glardon LaFontaine Potvin

Barrett Glenn Lauwers Price

Bizon Goike Leonard Pscholka

Bumstead Graves Leutheuser Rendon

Canfield Heise Lucido Roberts, B.

Chatfield Hooker Lyons Runestad

Cole Howrylak Maturen Santana

Cotter Hughes McBroom Sheppard

Courser Iden McCready Somerville

Cox Inman Miller, A. Tedder

Crawford Jacobsen Muxlow Theis

Darany Jenkins Nesbitt Vaupel

Farrington Johnson Outman VerHeulen

Forlini Kelly Pagel Victory

Franz Kesto Pettalia Webber

Gamrat Kosowski Poleski Yonker

Garcia

Nays—44

Banks Driskell Irwin Plawecki

Brinks Durhal Kivela Roberts, S.

Brunner Faris Lane Rutledge

Byrd Garrett LaVoy Schor

Callton Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Singh

Chang Geiss Love Smiley

Chirkun Greig Miller, D. Talabi

Clemente Greimel Moss Townsend

Cochran Guerra Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Hoadley Pagan Yanez

Dillon Hovey-Wright Phelps Zemke

In The Chair: Leonard

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

______

Rep. Nesbitt moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

______

The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Franz to the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

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 10:

House Bill Nos. 4688 4689 4690 4691 4692 4693 4694 4695 4696 4697 4698 4699 4700 4701

4702 4703 4704 4705

Senate Bill Nos. 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 10:

Senate Bill Nos. 321 336 351

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4368, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 267 (MCL 18.1267), as amended by 2012 PA 237.

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. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Potvin, Kelly, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 69, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending sections 161, 162, and 163 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.163), as added by 2008 PA 359.

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. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan

Nays: Rep. Gamrat

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 173, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 11r, 20, 20g, and 22a (MCL 388.1611, 388.1611r, 388.1620, 388.1620g, and 388.1622a), sections 11 and 22a as amended by 2015 PA 5 and sections 20 and 20g as amended and section 11r as added by 2014 PA 196.

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. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan

Nays: None

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, reported

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15.

A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 56, p. 1349.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Sarah Roberts, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Hoadley and Pagan

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Pscholka, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Pscholka, Bumstead, Jenkins, Muxlow, Poleski, Potvin, Kelly, Pagel, VerHeulen, Victory, Afendoulis, Bizon, Canfield, Cox, Gamrat, Inman, Aaron Miller, Santana, Dillon, Irwin, Sarah Roberts, Banks, Singh, Yanez, Zemke, Durhal, Hoadley and Pagan

Absent: Rep. McCready

Excused: Rep. McCready

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hooker, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Hooker, Runestad, Forlini, Crawford, Vaupel, Hovey-Wright, Talabi and Liberati

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Lauwers, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Lauwers, Cole, Franz, Glardon, Johnson, Outman, Rendon, Brett Roberts, Sheppard, Vaupel, Brunner, Darany, Talabi, Driskell and LaVoy

Absent: Reps. Courser and Garrett

Excused: Reps. Courser and Garrett

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Price, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Price, Garcia, Callton, Hooker, McBroom, Somerville, Yonker, Kelly, Chatfield, Courser, Tedder, Zemke, Santana, Brinks, Schor, Chang and Greig

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Rendon, Goike, Forlini, Pettalia, Cole, Smiley, Brinks and Gay-Dagnogo

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Franz, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Present: Reps. Franz, Brett Roberts, Yonker, Kesto, Lauwers, Courser, Crawford, Garcia, Iden, Dianda, Darany, Lane, Schor, Chirkun and Moss

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4189, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 23g to chapter X.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4190, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 5a.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4468, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” (MCL 259.1 to 259.208) by amending the title, as amended by 2002 PA 90, and by adding chapter VIIA.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4245, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 54, entitled “Building officials and inspectors registration act,” by amending sections 7, 9, and 12 (MCL 338.2307, 338.2309, and 338.2312), section 9 as amended by 2013 PA 150.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 4447, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 6237, 6238, 20104, 20106, 20145, 20155, 20161, 20501, 20521, and 20551 (MCL 333.6237, 333.6238, 333.20104, 333.20106, 333.20145, 333.20155, 333.20161, 333.20501, 333.20521, and 333.20551), sections 6237 and 6238 as amended by 2012 PA 501, section 20104 as amended by 2010 PA 381, section 20106 as amended by 2014 PA 449, section 20145 as amended by 2004 PA 469, section 20155 as amended by 2012 PA 322, and section 20161 as amended by 2013 PA 137; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Senate Bill No. 321, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 519 and 8139 (MCL 600.519 and 600.8139), section 519 as amended by 2012 PA 38.

The Senate has passed the bill.