No. 97

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

98th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, October 27, 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—present

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

Senator Thomas A. Casperson of the 38th District offered the following invocation:

Heavenly Father, we come before You humbly and ask that You would forgive us for our shortcomings and praise You for who You are. Your word talks about how we are one in You. Lord, You tell us that when one hurts, we all hurt, and when one is unsuccessful, it hurts the whole body.

Lord, I pray today that You would unite us, bringing us together in Your name. Lord, help us to govern and make decisions based on Your will, Your guidance, and Your love. We come together today asking You to be with us, and help us through every task that we have. Lord, may the decisions we make today be pleasing in Your sight.

We ask all of these things in Your precious name. Amen.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Brandenburg and Meekhof entered the Senate Chamber.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Auditor General

October 22, 2015

Enclosed is a copy of the following audit report:

Follow-up report on the performance audit of Youth Transitioning From Foster Care to Self-Sufficiency, Department of Human Services.

Sincerely,

Doug Ringler

Auditor General

The audit report was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The following communications were received:

Department of State

Administrative Rules

Notices of Filing

October 21, 2015

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2015-005-HS (Secretary of State Filing #15-10-08) on this date at 3:17 p.m. for the Department of Health and Human Services, entitled “Crime Victim Services Commission - General Rules.”

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under section 33, 44 or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

October 21, 2015

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2015-028-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-10-07) on this date at 3:18 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Workers’ Compensation Agency - General Rules.”

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

October 22, 2015

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2015-040-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-10-09) on this date at 2:43 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Construction Safety and Health Standards, Part 35. Confined Space in Construction.”

October 22, 2015

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46(1) of Act 306, Public Acts of 1969, as amended, and Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2015-042-LR (Secretary of State Filing #15-10-10) on this date at 2:44 p.m. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, entitled “Construction Safety Standards, Part 7. Welding and Cutting.”

Sincerely,

Ruth Johnson

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.

The following communication was received:

Office of Senator Vincent Gregory

October 21, 2015

Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 557, which was introduced on October 13, 2015, by Senator Marty Knollenberg and is currently in the Senate Committee on Transportation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Vincent Gregory

State Senator

11th District

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, October 22:

House Bill Nos. 4370 4480 4736 4737 4738 4742 4743 4744 4745

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, October 22, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 103 at 3:00 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 195 at 3:02 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 309 at 3:04 p.m.

The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, October 26, for his approval the following bills:

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 22 at 1:35 p.m.

Enrolled Senate Bill No. 336 at 1:37 p.m.

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, October 22, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill No. 578

House Bill Nos. 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, October 23, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

House Bill Nos. 5014 5015 5016

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.

12:11 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:12 p.m.

3:44 p.m.

The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following resolutions be postponed for today:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 3

Senate Resolution No. 76

Senate Resolution No. 75

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8

The motion prevailed.

Senators Green, Hildenbrand, MacGregor, Kowall, Schmidt, Jones, Schuitmaker, Booher, Zorn, Shirkey, Colbeck, Horn, Proos, Pavlov, Nofs, Hansen, Robertson, Marleau, Brandenburg, Knollenberg and Knezek offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 109.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation for the purpose of enhancing hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and other outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as strengthen conservation efforts nationwide.

Whereas, To this day, conservation is funded primarily by sportsmen and women. This American System of Conservation Funding is a user pays-public benefits approach that includes excise taxes on hunting, fishing, and boating equipment. This strategy is widely recognized as the most successful model of fish and wildlife management funding in the world; and

Whereas, Through the pursuit of their outdoor passions, sportsmen and women support hundreds of thousands of jobs and contribute billions to our economy annually through salaries, wages, and product purchases; and

Whereas, The United States Congress has worked on several pieces of legislation over the years to boost a number of key conservation priorities that are supported by millions in the outdoor recreational community; and

Whereas, Currently pending legislation in both the U.S. House and Senate would create or renew several important programs that are vital to the continued conservation of our natural resources, the health of America’s local economies, and the enhancement and protection of our time-honored outdoor pastimes. Known as the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 2406) and the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act (S. 405), these bills contain a broad array of bipartisan measures, including the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Opportunities Act; the Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act; the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act; and the Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act; and

Whereas, A complementary piece of pro-sportsmen legislation also exists in the U.S. House, called the Sportsmen’s Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Enhancement (SCORE) Act (H.R. 3173). It shares several similar titles with the SHARE Act and Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act. Provisions in the SCORE Act include: the National Fish Habitat Initiative Sense of Congress, the Federal Lands Transaction Facilitation Act reauthorization, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act reauthorization, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation reauthorization, the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Act reauthorization, and the Making Public Lands Public authorization; and

Whereas, By renewing or creating these programs, these bills will enhance opportunities for hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts, improve access to public lands, and help boost the outdoor recreation economy. Conserving our fish and wildlife resources and their habitats and ensuring that future generations have access to public lands and continued recreational opportunities are of great importance and are bipartisan issues; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to enact legislation for the purpose of enhancing hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, and other outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as strengthen conservation efforts nationwide; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

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 Casperson and Rocca were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the following bills be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders:

House Bill No. 4370

House Bill No. 4736

House Bill No. 4737

House Bill No. 4738

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 4370, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 51, 520, and 522 (MCL 206.51, 206.520, and 206.522), section 51 as amended by 2012 PA 223, section 520 as amended by 2011 PA 273, and section 522 as amended by 2013 PA 206.

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 of the Whole.

House Bill No. 4736, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2015 PA 78.

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 of the Whole.

House Bill No. 4737, 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 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 of the Whole.

House Bill No. 4738, entitled

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; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 of the Whole.

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 579, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 125.2652 and 125.2654), section 2 as amended by 2013 PA 67 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 502.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment.

Senator Green introduced

Senate Bill No. 580, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2015 PA 4.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senators Jones, Marleau and Horn introduced

Senate Bill No. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” by amending sections 5, 5a, 5b, 7, 8, 33, and 34 (MCL 28.725, 28.725a, 28.725b, 28.727, 28.728, 28.733, and 28.734), sections 5 and 5b as amended by 2011 PA 17, section 5a as amended by 2013 PA 149, section 7 as amended by 2011 PA 18, section 8 as amended by 2013 PA 2, section 33 as added by 2005 PA 127, and section 34 as amended by 2005 PA 322.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senator Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 582, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 87b and 87c (MCL 211.87b and 211.87c), section 87b as amended by 2014 PA 126 and section 87c as amended by 2012 PA 431, and by adding section 87f.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senator Brandenburg introduced

Senate Bill No. 583, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 94, entitled “The revenue bond act of 1933,” by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 141.103), the title as amended by 1998 PA 196 and section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 465, and by adding sections 7b, 21a, 22a, and 24a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Senators MacGregor, Horn, Hertel and Knollenberg introduced

Senate Bill No. 584, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 545a.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Senators Knollenberg, Horn, MacGregor and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 585, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537 (MCL 436.1537), as amended by 2013 PA 101.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Senators Horn, MacGregor, Knollenberg and Hertel introduced

Senate Bill No. 586, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2001 PA 223.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Senators Hertel, Horn, MacGregor and Knollenberg introduced

Senate Bill No. 587, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 525 (MCL 436.1525), as amended by 2014 PA 353.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Senators Casperson, Schmidt and Stamas introduced

Senate Bill No. 588, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43516 (MCL 324.43516), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.

Senator Casperson introduced

Senate Bill No. 589, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16105a, 16167, 16169, 16170, 16170a, and 20910 (MCL 333.16105a, 333.16167, 333.16169, 333.16170, 333.16170a, and 333.20910), sections 16105a, 16167, and 16170 as added by 1993 PA 80, sections 16169 and 16170a as amended by 2013 PA 268, and section 20910 as amended by 2006 PA 582.

The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

House Bill No. 4480, entitled

A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled “Child custody act of 1970,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.23), as amended by 1993 PA 259.

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 Judiciary.

House Bill No. 4742, entitled

A bill to make uniform the laws relating to support enforcement; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.

House Bill No. 4743, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.233), as amended by 2014 PA 381.

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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.

House Bill No. 4744, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.602), as amended by 2014 PA 373.

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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.

House Bill No. 4745, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.502), as amended by 2009 PA 233.

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 Families, Seniors and Human Services.

Statements

Senator Hood asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood’s statement is as follows:

I rise today with a sad heart to recognize two individuals. The first being Sir Michael Berry. Sir Michael Berry was a constituent of mine who was a very good and dear friend. He passed at the age of 95, and he was one of the first people of Lebanese and Muslim descent to be a lawyer here in the state of Michigan. He grew up in Highland Park and graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn. If you remember, the Berry Building at the Wayne County Metro Airport was named after him. He served many years on the Wayne County Road Commission and did a lot of great things. He was a personal and good friend of mine. He was a true and great friend. When I began to represent the city of Dearborn, he took me up under his wing and taught me a lot about how things were done in the community. I wanted to stand here today and tell him thank you and for everyone to think about his family in our prayers.

Secondly, yesterday about 7:30 a.m. in the city of Waterford, there was a young man by the name of Ryan Whiston, who was the son of our new state school superintendent Brian Whiston, killed in an automobile accident. Ryan was 32 years old. I know a lot of you probably know Brian from his days of being a lobbyist here, and he loved being a lobbyist here. He went down to Dearborn to become superintendent of Dearborn, and then he came back a couple of months ago to be state superintendent. My heart is heavy for Brian right now in losing one of his children.

As we debate all the things we debate here today, let’s just be mindful of what’s really important because we don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring, and we don’t know when our loved ones leave the house whether they are going to return or not. I know Brian and his wife are feeling that right now. Just be cognizant of the things that are going on in our lives. Love our loved ones and love each other. When you go home tonight, please keep the Berry family and the Whiston family in your prayers, and watch over them because none of us want to be in that position. You can’t imagine what the family is going through and don’t ever want to imagine it. None of us want to imagine it.

Keep these families in our hearts as we leave here today. We have had a lot of things going on here today, but let’s remember what life is really all about. It’s about us taking care of people, and that’s what each and every one of us is here to do. Even though we might not see eye to eye on whatever the issue may be, I know in our hearts our goal is to take care of the citizens of the state of Michigan. Let’s keep that in mind as we drive home to see our loved ones. Please go home and hug your loved ones, and tell them you love them. Once again, please keep the Berry family and the Whiston family in our thoughts and prayers.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Ryan Whiston, the son of the state school superintendent, and Dearborn lawyer Michael Berry.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported

House Bill No. 4904, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 641 and 646a (MCL 168.641 and 168.646a), section 641 as amended by 2015 PA 101 and section 646a as amended by 2013 PA 253.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

David B. Robertson

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons, Shirkey and Hood

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Elections and Government Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Robertson (C), Colbeck, Emmons, Shirkey and Hood

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 517, entitled

A bill to make uniform the laws relating to support enforcement; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 518, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.502), as amended by 2009 PA 233.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 519, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 174, entitled “Office of child support act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 400.233), as amended by 2014 PA 381.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones and Casperson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 520, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 552.602), as amended by 2014 PA 373.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Judith K. Emmons

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Emmons, Pavlov, Jones, Casperson and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Emmons (C), Pavlov, Jones, Casperson and Johnson

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment reported

Senate Bill No. 556, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled “Commercial rehabilitation act,” by repealing section 16 (MCL 207.856).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.

Kenneth B. Horn

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons and Bieda

Excused: Senators Brandenburg and Warren

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittee -

Corrections and House Corrections Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursdays, November 5 (CANCELED) and November 12, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)

Commerce - Wednesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Commerce, Economic Development and International Investment, and Transportation - Monday, November 2, 10:15 a.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Center, Superior Room, 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie (373-5312)

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)

Economic Development and International Investment, Transportation, and Commerce - Monday, November 2, 10:15 a.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Center, Superior Room, 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie (373-5312)

Elections and Government Reform - Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building (373-1721)

Families, Seniors and Human Services - Wednesday, October 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5323)

Insurance - Wednesday, October 28, 2:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Transportation - Thursday, October 29, 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building (373-5312)

Transportation, Commerce, and Economic Development and International Investment - Monday, November 2, 10:15 a.m., Lake Superior State University, Cisler Center, Superior Room, 650 West Easterday Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie (373-5312)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:59 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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