No. 37
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 23, 2015.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present
Bieda—present Horn—present Proos—present
Booher—present Hune—present Robertson—present
Brandenburg—present Johnson—present Rocca—present
Casperson—present Jones—present Schmidt—present
Colbeck—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present
Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—present
Green—present Kowall—present Smith—excused
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Stamas—present
Hansen—present Marleau—present Warren—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Young—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present Zorn—present
Hood—present O’Brien—present
Muna Jondy of Flint Islamic Center of Swartz Creek offered the following invocation:
In the name of God, most gracious and most merciful; all praise is due to God, Lord of the world, the compassionate, and the merciful. You are the master of the day of judgment. It is You alone we worship, and it is You alone whom we ask for help.
Guide us to the straight path, the path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor; not the path of those who have earned Your scorn, nor of those who go astray.
We ask You, dear God, to send Your blessings down upon this great state; to give its residents the resilience to climb out of this economic crisis that has engulfed us; and may You allow us to come out stronger than ever. May You give us the insight to understand the flaws in our past decisions as we seek a better future for this state and for this nation.
We ask that You continue to bless, grow, and guide our educational institutions—high schools, colleges, and universities— that are the foundation for our future generation of leaders. We ask You to grant this state prosperity. We ask You to open our hearts and remove from them all prejudice, hate, and intolerance that we may have for one another, and instead, fill our hearts with love, compassion, and understanding for one another.
We ask You to increase this governing body in wisdom, strength, and courage to do what is best and what is right for all the residents of Michigan. You are the most just and most merciful. Please grant these leaders the ability to lead this state with honesty and integrity.
We ask You to bless this state and all of its residents and to bless our great country. Thank You.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Schmidt and MacGregor admittance to the Senate floor, including the center aisle.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.901 be suspended to allow photographs to be taken from the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Smith be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 22:
House Bill Nos. 4173 4354
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, April 22, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 160 at 12:10 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 18 at 12:12 p.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 19 at 12:14 p.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 22, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289
House Bill Nos. 4476 4477 4478 4479 4480 4481 4482 4483 4484 4485 4486 4487 4488 4489
4490 4491 4492 4493 4494 4495 4496 4497 4498
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:06 a.m.
10:22 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
During the recess, Senator MacGregor introduced the Wyoming Godwin Heights High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, MHSAA Class B State Champions, and Coach Tyler Whittmore; and presented them with a with a Special Tribute.
Coach Whittmore responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Schmidt introduced the St. Ignace Girls Varsity Basketball Team, MHSAA Class D State Champions, and Coach Dorene Ingalls; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Coach Ingalls and team captain Margo Brown responded briefly.
During the recess, Senator Young entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Meekhof asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof’s statement is as follows:
Today marks a bittersweet day for the Senate Republican Caucus as we bid farewell to Steve Ewers. Few people possess the skills and abilities that Steve has and blessed our caucus with for more than 17 years he has served the Senate Majority Communications Office.
Throughout his tenure working for six majority leaders, Steve has met every challenge with professionalism and a level of quality befitting of this prestigious body. Steve has developed and mastered complex processes that over the years have enabled Senators to more easily connect with citizens. Always at the technological forefront, Steve worked to establish the Senate’s first state-of-the-art video studio, which has helped define and disseminate the Senate Republican message through some of the most influential legislative periods in Michigan’s history.
One thing you may not know about Steve is that he is a man of many talents. An accomplished musician, he and his band regularly play to captive audiences throughout Michigan. Perhaps Steve’s greatest accomplishment and what makes him the most proud is his role as a loving and dedicated father to his daughter Willow.
While Steve may be leaving our side of the aisle, he’s not going far as he moves on to the Secretary of the Senate’s office as director of SenTel.
Please join me in thanking Steve for his years of service. He will be greatly missed.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received:
Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 2:56 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 160 (Public Act No. 17), being
An act to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “An act to provide for the incorporation of cities and for revising and amending their charters; to provide for certain powers and duties; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes by cities, borrowing of money, and issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness; to validate actions taken, bonds issued, and obligations heretofore incurred; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts on specific dates,” by amending section 36a (MCL 117.36a), as amended by 2011 PA 143.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on April 22, 2015, at 3:20 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 12, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2013 PA 112.
Substitute (H-1).
The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,
The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 108 Yeas—37
Ananich Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca
Booher Hood MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Horn Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Hune Nofs Stamas
Emmons Johnson O’Brien Warren
Green Jones Pavlov Young
Gregory Knezek Proos Zorn
Hansen
Nays—0
Excused—1
Smith
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: President
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senators Knollenberg and Kowall offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 40.
A resolution marking the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
Whereas, On April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Turkish government began a premeditated campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide against its Christian Armenian minority population, resulting in the death of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians that continued until 1923; and
Whereas, On July 16, 1915, U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, Henry Morgenthau, wrote to the U.S. Secretary of State, Robert Lansing, and reported: “Deportation of and excesses against peaceful Armenians is increasing and from harrowing reports of eye witnesses it appears that a campaign of race extermination is in progress”; and
Whereas, On May 28, 1951, the United States government submitted a statement to the International Criminal Court which stated: “The Roman persecution of the Christians, the Turkish massacres of Armenians, the extermination of millions of Jews and Poles by the Nazis are examples of the crime of genocide”; and
Whereas, The U.S. House of Representatives has officially acknowledged the 1915 Armenian Genocide through adopted legislation in 1975 and 1984; and
Whereas, On April 22, 1981, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation which stated: “Like the genocide of the Armenians before it, and the genocide of the Cambodians which followed it—and like too many other such persecutions of too many other peoples—the lessons of the Holocaust must never be forgotten”; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan recognizes the Armenian Genocide and the importance of teaching about it in the state of Michigan. Recognition and reaffirmation of this tragedy educates people about the horrors of man’s inhumanity to man and works to prevent future occurrences of genocides; and
Whereas, We call on the people of the United States and the state of Michigan to observe such day as a day of remembrance for all the victims of genocide, especially those of Armenian ancestry; and
Whereas, Armenian Americans contribute richly to Michigan’s social mosaic and add to the political, educational, and economic development of this state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That educators in the state of Michigan are encouraged to teach about human rights, the Armenian Genocide, and the consequences of genocide denial beginning at the high school level.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Green, Gregory, Hansen, Hertel, Hildenbrand, Hopgood, Horn, MacGregor, Marleau, O’Brien, Pavlov, Proos, Robertson, Schuitmaker, Stamas and Warren were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Knollenberg asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Knollenberg’s statement is as follows:
Mr. President and fellow Senators, I rise today with a heavy heart to remember 1.5 million Armenians who were killed a century ago because of their Christian faith. On that day, 100 years ago tomorrow, for reasons that nobody can explain, the Ottoman Turkish government arrested hundreds of Armenian leaders. In the two years that followed, over 1 million others were slaughtered. Those who survived were put into forced labor. Any wives, children, friends, or neighbors who remained were led on death marches into the Syrian Desert.
Right now, the relatives of those who perished, including my wife Lori, whose family is Armenian, are joining others like them throughout the world in remembering the souls who perished at the hand of tyranny and religious persecution of the most brutal kind 100 years ago.
With us today in the north Gallery are some Armenian Americans who support this resolution. Let us all join them on this day by not only remembering, but by doing what we can to make sure the world never forgets the fatal lessons of the Armenian Genocide.
Senators Schmidt and Stamas offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 41.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Robert P. Griffin, former U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice.
Whereas, It is with great sadness that this legislative body learned of the passing of Robert P. Griffin. A soft-spoken yet feisty leader, he proved to be a strong advocate in Washington, D.C., for the state of Michigan during his twenty-two years in Congress. His subsequent service as a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court left a permanent impression on state law; and
Whereas, Born in Detroit on November 6, 1923, Robert P. Griffin dedicated his life to serving the people of Michigan. After serving in the Army during World War II, he graduated from Central Michigan University in 1947 and received a law degree from the University of Michigan in 1950. He was first in his family to attend college, and he went on to practice law in Traverse City; and
Whereas, In 1956, Robert P. Griffin was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan’s Ninth Congressional District, which formerly encompassed much of Northern Michigan. In 1959, he co-authored the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, also known as the Landrum-Griffin Act, to address concerns of corruption and organized crime in the national labor movement. He was the leader of a group of progressive Republicans, known as the Young Turks, who managed to replace Republican Leader Charles Halleck with Gerald Ford; and
Whereas, Following the unexpected death of Senator Patrick V. McNamara in 1966, Robert P. Griffin was appointed by Governor George Romney to fill the vacant seat. He was re-elected twice in 1966 and 1972. He successfully led the filibuster of Associate Justice Abe Fortas’ nomination by President Johnson to Chief Justice in 1968 and served as Minority Whip from 1969 until 1977. He was a member of the Senate Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees; and
Whereas, Robert P. Griffin’s decision to vote for President Nixon’s impeachment is considered to be the final straw that led to the President’s resignation as a result of the Watergate scandal; and
Whereas, After decades of service to the citizens of Michigan and many years of happy retirement in Traverse City spent with his wife Marjorie and their family, we now mourn Robert P. Griffin’s passing. Michigan has lost a true and honorable statesman, and through his actions on behalf of the people of this state, his legacy will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Robert P. Griffin, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1966, a U.S. Senator from 1966 to 1979, and a Michigan Supreme Court Justice from 1987 until his retirement in 1994; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Griffin family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Schmidt asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Schmidt’s statement is as follows:
As we mentioned yesterday and we have a member of the Griffin family here today, we have flags flown over our State Capitol and Hall of Justice at half-staff. It is today that we formally recognize and remember U.S. Senator and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Griffin.
He was born in Detroit, went to Central Michigan University, the first in his family to do so, and served as a World War II veteran earning two battle stars. When he returned home, he attended the University of Michigan Law School. It was after law school that he met Marjorie. They were married for 67 years and made Traverse City their home.
He served 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. One of the major pieces of legislation that he worked on was, in a bipartisan fashion, the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959, working on labor relations. That piece of legislation is still very active in labor relations. After that, he served for 12 years in the U.S. Senate, appointed by Governor Romney with the passing of our previous U.S. Senator, and won re-election twice. He served with six Presidents and was, of course, very good friends with our beloved President Ford, also from Michigan. Following that, he served for eight years on the U.S. Supreme Court.
I know that many of you have already read his obituary, but I just wanted a formal recognition for someone I think died having his many Republican friends and his Democratic friends. I think we saw in all of the newspaper and radio reports just how many people really respected that Senator. I hope he will serve as an inspiration for the entire state as he does for me.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Gregory, Brandenburg, Bieda, Hertel, Nofs, Green, Johnson, Ananich, Stamas, Knezek, Schmidt, Rocca, Hopgood, Young, Hood, Booher, Kowall and Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 290, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 370, entitled “Vietnam veteran era bonus act,” by amending sections 2, 7, and 11 (MCL 35.1022, 35.1027, and 35.1031), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 1980 PA 194.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security.
Senators Bieda, Jones, Hood, Gregory, Johnson, Warren, Knezek, Young, Hertel, Kowall, Casperson, Colbeck, Smith, Hopgood, Ananich and Green introduced
Senate Bill No. 291, entitled
A bill to provide compensation and other relief for individuals wrongfully imprisoned for crimes; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and agencies; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Proos, Booher, Casperson, Robertson, Stamas, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, MacGregor, Hansen, Marleau, Knollenberg and Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 292, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367 (MCL 18.1367), as amended by 1999 PA 8.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Booher, Proos, Casperson, Robertson, Stamas, Pavlov, Schuitmaker, MacGregor, Hansen, Knollenberg, Marleau and Hildenbrand introduced
Senate Bill No. 293, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367b (MCL 18.1367b), as amended by 2011 PA 47.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator O’Brien introduced
Senate Bill No. 294, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 554.601), section 1 as amended by 1995 PA 79, and by adding sections 1d, 1e, 1f, and 1g.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
Senators Hopgood, Knezek, Ananich, Smith, Hertel, Warren, Young, Hood, Johnson, Gregory and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 295, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending sections 21, 23, 25, 27, and 31 (MCL 460.1021, 460.1023, 460.1025, 460.1027, and 460.1031).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Senators Knezek, Hopgood, Ananich, Smith, Hertel, Warren, Young, Hood, Johnson, Gregory and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 296, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending section 77 (MCL 460.1077).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Senators Hopgood, Knezek, Ananich, Smith, Hertel, Warren, Young, Hood, Johnson, Gregory and Bieda introduced
Senate Bill No. 297, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean, renewable, and efficient energy act,” by amending sections 7, 11, 37, 45, and 47 (MCL 460.1007, 460.1011, 460.1037, 460.1045, and 460.1047); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
House Bill No. 4173, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 330, entitled “State real estate transfer tax act,” by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 207.523 and 207.526), as amended by 2008 PA 473.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House Bill No. 4354, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2021, 2108, 2112, 2406, 2458, 2606, and 2652 (MCL 500.2021, 500.2108, 500.2112, 500.2406, 500.2458, 500.2606, and 500.2652), section 2021 as added by 1982 PA 7, section 2112 as amended by 2012 PA 454, section 2406 as amended by 1993 PA 200, and section 2458 as amended by 1988 PA 262.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 204, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending sections 213 and 215 (MCL 18.1213 and 18.1215), section 213 as amended by 2006 PA 269 and section 215 as amended by 1988 PA 504.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4038, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5718 (MCL 600.5718).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4069, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11 of chapter II (MCL 762.11), as amended by 2004 PA 239.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4160, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234e (MCL 750.234e), as added by 1990 PA 321.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4161, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 222 (MCL 750.222), as amended by 2012 PA 242.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4169, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13 of chapter II (MCL 762.13), as amended by 2004 PA 239.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 153, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 625a and 625c (MCL 257.625a and 257.625c), as amended by 2014 PA 315.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker and Colbeck
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
House Bill No. 4135, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12 of chapter II (MCL 762.12), as amended by 1994 PA 286.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Rick Jones
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 271, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1014.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 16, 17, 43, and 48 (MCL 125.2302, 125.2304, 125.2316, 125.2317, 125.2343, and 125.2348), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 588, sections 4, 16, and 17 as amended by 2006 PA 328, and section 43 as added by 1988 PA 337, and by adding sections 48b and 50.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Tory Rocca
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, Marleau, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Knollenberg, Booher, Colbeck and Knezek
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Zorn (C), Proos, Rocca and Young
Excused: Senator Brandenburg
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Marleau and Hopgood
Excused: Senator Pavlov
Scheduled Meetings
Judiciary - Tuesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1721)
Michigan Law Revision Commission - Wednesday, May 13, 11:30 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:50 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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