No. 5
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
98th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 21, 2016.
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—excused Johnson—excused 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
Reverend Paul Pratt of First Reformed Church of Grandville offered the following invocation:
We humbly come before You, God, as we seek Your wisdom and guidance for the work that we have before us today. You have seen fit over the years to choose men and women to be in positions of authority over Your people; men and women who have the gifts of leadership, wisdom, discernment, intellect, and wise counsel. We pray this morning that those gathered in this room may seek to use those gifts in the way that You intended them to be used.
In Your leaders, O Lord, You seek humility, not arrogance; You seek compassion, not personal gain; You seek good for all of Your beloved children, not the elevation of one over another.
As we embark on the work before us, we seek the absence of ego; the restraint of wicked thought or tongue; the release of anxiety; and the desire for common ground. Allow nothing to get in the way of healthy discussion and discernment that leads to solutions for the good of all. When those present must agree to disagree, Lord, let it be with respect for one another, with passionate engagement, and without malice, anger, or hard feelings toward another.
You have promised good to those who seek Your path of wisdom and understanding. We seek Your blessing on all that happens here today, that it might be done according to Your will and to Your honor and glory. Allow what is accomplished today to be done with integrity and respect as we all seek what is best for those who live in this great state; the mighty and lowly; great leaders and humble men and women; those who have served You amid prosperity; and those who in the day of trouble have not failed You.
We remember with thanksgiving and praise all of Your faithful servants who throughout centuries have witnessed to Your name, especially the brave and courageous soldiers in our country’s history who have secured for us the freedoms that we all enjoy. We are humbled and grateful for their sacrifice and service to our nation.
We also ask that You hold our current military men and women in Your strong arms. Cover them with Your sheltering grace as they stand in the gap for our protection. Remember the families of our troops, O Lord, and allow Your unique blessings to fill their homes with Your peace, provision, and strength. May the members of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day, and may they trust in Your mighty power to accomplish each task that our nation asks of them. Let them feel our love and support.
Lord, our state and our nation aren’t perfect, and so we seek Your guidance each and every day for our leaders who regularly face very difficult decisions. May they do their work without compromise and without personal gain, that our world will become a place of justice and of peace. And, today, we pray earnestly for the time when our swords and spears will be turned into plowshares and pruning hooks and for the day of peace to arrive. This is our heart’s desire.
I pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Schuitmaker, Casperson and Proos entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Hildenbrand and Meekhof be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Brandenburg be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Young and Ananich be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Johnson and Smith be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators MacGregor, Casperson and Emmons 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.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
10:20 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Calley.
During the recess, Senator Emmons introduced the Ithaca High School Football Team, 2015 MHSAA Division 6 State Champions, Head Coach Terry Hessbrook, and assistant coaches; and presented them with a Special Tribute.
Coach Hessbrook responded briefly.
During the recess, Senators Ananich, Meekhof, Hildenbrand and Young entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Messages from the House
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2013 PA 234.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
Senate Bill No. 233, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2013 PA 160.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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.
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bill be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
House Bill No. 4535
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
House Bill No. 4535, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 2a (MCL 28.422a), as amended by 2015 PA 3.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 7 Yeas—32
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Proos
Bieda Hertel Kowall Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Rocca
Casperson Hopgood Marleau Schmidt
Colbeck Horn Meekhof Schuitmaker
Emmons Hune Nofs Shirkey
Green Jones O’Brien Stamas
Gregory Knezek Pavlov Zorn
Nays—3
Hood Warren Young
Excused—3
Brandenburg Johnson 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 title of the bill.
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
The motion prevailed.
Senator Meekhof offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 134.
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.
Resolved by the Senate, That Rule 2.103 of the Standing Rules of the Senate be hereby amended to read as follows:
“2.103 STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Senate shall be:
Agriculture (5 members)
Appropriations (17 members)
Banking and Financial Institutions (8 members)
Commerce (5 members)
Economic Development and International Investment (7 members)
Education (5 members)
Elections and Government Reform (5 members)
Energy and Technology (10 members)
Families, Seniors and Human Services (5 members)
Finance (7 members)
Government Operations (5 members)
Health Policy (10 members)
Insurance (9 10 members)
Judiciary (5 members)
Local Government (5 members)
Michigan Competitiveness (5 members)
Natural Resources (5 members)
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (5 members)
Oversight (5 members)
Regulatory Reform (9 members)
Transportation (5 members)
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security (5 members)
Statutory standing committees:
Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235)
Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103)
Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026)
Michigan Capitol Committee (4 members) (see MCL 4.1701)”.
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, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Booher, Hansen, Marleau and Proos were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
The Secretary announced that the Majority Leader has made the appointment of the following standing committee:
Insurance - Senator Marleau.
The standing committee appointment was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Curtis Hertel Jr.
January 19, 2016
I am writing to request my addition in co‑sponsorship of Senate Bill 680, sponsored by Senator MacGregor.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
Curtis Hertel Jr.
State Senator
District 23
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 Wednesday, January 20:
House Bill Nos. 4187 4980 5001 5220
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, January 20 and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill No. 712
House Bill Nos. 5221 5222 5223 5224 5225 5226
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Pavlov, Hune, Robertson and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 713, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 2a and 6 (MCL 423.202a and 423.206), section 2a as added and section 6 as amended by 1994 PA 112.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Robertson, Pavlov, Hune and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 714, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1535b.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Hune, Pavlov, Robertson and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 715, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” (MCL 388.1601 to 388.1896) by adding section 164g.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Senators Young, Hertel, Warren, Knezek, Gregory, Bieda, Ananich, Hopgood, Hood, Johnson and Smith introduced
Senate Bill No. 716, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.232), as amended by 1996 PA 553.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senator Casperson introduced
Senate Bill No. 717, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 21304c, 21310a, 21323a, and 21325 (MCL 324.21304c, 324.21310a, 324.21323a, and 324.21325), sections 21304c, 21310a, and 21323a as amended by 2012 PA 446 and section 21325 as added by 2012 PA 108, and by adding section 21325a.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
House Bill No. 4187, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 377d; 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 Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4980, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12f), as amended by 2014 PA 220.
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. 5001, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17959 (MCL 333.17959), as amended by 2010 PA 304.
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 Health Policy.
House Bill No. 5220, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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 Appropriations.
Statements
Senators Young and Bieda asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Young’s statement is as follows:
Colleagues, I’s like to start with a quote. The great Reverend Jesse Jackson said, “Leadership cannot just go along to get along. Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day.” And the moral challenge of the day is giving Michiganders the accountability and truth they deserve, because if the public health crisis in Flint has taught us anything, it’s that having guaranteed access to information could help save lives. After the crisis in Flint, where 10 people have already lost their lives, where mothers have buried their sons, where fathers have buried their daughters, where family members have seen their loved ones buried in the ground, they deserve nothing but the truth and the whole truth.
Just yesterday, Governor Snyder added caveats and qualifications to the promise he made during his State of the State address. He released his e-mails, but he didn’t release e-mails from anyone else on his staff. The very first e-mail he released was completely redacted. That’s why the need to act is so urgent. We can’t let politicians pick and choose what is and what isn’t relevant; not when it’s possible that lives could be at stake.
That’s why I have introduced Senate Bill No. 716. My bill will require legislators and the Governor to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. Right now, Michigan is only one of two states that allow elected officials to ignore FOIA requests. That makes it harder for individuals and reporters to investigate potential wrongdoing. If the people can’t keep tabs on the government, who will watch the watchdogs? Michigan voters shouldn’t have to rely on a politician to willingly release records, especially when there is not a guarantee that those records will be full and complete. It’s like expecting a habitual liar to start telling the truth. We need the Freedom of Information Act to keep our government honest.
As my friend from the 9th District has said time and time again, “Michiganders deserve better than an ‘F’ in transparency.” We are elected to the office by the people and for the people, and we get to serve at their discretion. We owe them the whole truth. Mr. President, it is time that this chamber does the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. As President Lincoln said, “Politicians should stand up for what is right, no matter who is against it; and be opposed to what is wrong, no matter who is for it.” Mr. President, we need to pass my legislation, Senate Bill No. 716, because it is the right thing to do.
Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:
I am rising to make a statement because we had Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this week. I ran across a quote that seems very appropriate today. It was made in Springfield, Illinois, on October 7, 1965, by Dr. Martin Luther King in regard to the labor movement and dealing with issues relating to labor:
“The labor movement was a principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress. Out of its bold struggles, economic and social reform gave birth to unemployment insurance, old age pensions, government relief for the destitute, and, above all, new wage levels that meant not mere survival but a tolerable life. The captains of industry did not lead this transformation; they resisted it until they were overcome. When in the thirties the wave of union organization crested over the nation, it carried to secure shores not only itself but the whole society.
Civilization began to grow in the economic life of man, and a decent life with a sense of security and dignity became a reality rather than a distant dream.
It is a mark of our intellectual backwardness that these monumental achievements of labor are still only dimly seen, and in all too many circles the term ‘union’ is still synonymous with self-seeking, power hunger, racketeering, and cynical coercion. There have been and still are wrongs in the trade union movement, but its share of credit for triumphant accomplishments is substantially denied in the historical treatment of the nation’s progress.”
I think this statement is as timely today as it was over 50 years ago.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 597, entitled
A bill relating to certain trusts; to provide for the powers and procedures of the court that has jurisdiction of certain trusts; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers and contracts that relate to certain trusts; to provide remedies; and to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts.
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, Colbeck and Bieda
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Judiciary reported
Senate Bill No. 598, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled “Uniform fraudulent transfer act,” by amending sections 1, 4, and 9 (MCL 566.31, 566.34, and 566.39), section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 44.
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. 632, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 308, 846, 866, and 867 (MCL 600.308, 600.846, 600.866, and 600.867), section 308 as amended by 2013 PA 164 and section 846 as amended by 1989 PA 70; 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.
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
Senate Bill No. 633, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 1303 (MCL 700.1303), as amended by 2000 PA 54.
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
Senate Bill No. 709, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 401, 507, 517, 803, 808, 841, 8115, 8121a, 8123, 8159, 8162, and 8304 (MCL 600.401, 600.507, 600.517, 600.803, 600.808, 600.841, 600.8115, 600.8121a, 600.8123, 600.8159, 600.8162, and 600.8304), section 401 as amended by 2012 PA 338, section 507 as amended by 2014 PA 57, section 517 as amended by 2014 PA 56, section 803 as amended by 2012 PA 36, section 808 as amended by 2004 PA 492, sections 841 and 8304 as amended by 2013 PA 164, and sections 8121a and 8123 as amended by 2014 PA 58.
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 and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Bieda
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., Room 110, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda
The Committee on Natural Resources reported
Senate Resolution No. 12.
A resolution to support ending water diversions from the Great Lakes through Chicago.
(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 12 of 2015, p. 131.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted:
A resolution to support ending water diversions from the Great Lakes through Chicago if necessary to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and all other options have been exhausted that would enable shipping to continue.
Whereas, In recent years, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have approached historic low levels. These low levels have a dramatic impact on state and local economies in Michigan and the other Great Lakes states. Commercial shippers have been forced to carry far less than full loads to avoid running aground, raising the cost of shipping goods. Many harbors are too shallow for recreational boats to navigate safely, denying coastal communities the significant revenue and jobs generated by these boaters; and
Whereas, Billions of gallons of Great Lakes water are diverted annually out of the Great Lakes through the man-made Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. At its authorized rate, the loss of this water lowers Lake Michigan and Lake Huron by 2.5 inches, contributing to low water level emergencies as last occurred in 2013; and
Whereas, The impact of this diversion on water levels may be even greater. The canal system has the capacity to divert nearly three times as much water, and there is a demonstrated history of flows exceeding the authorized diversion rates. Yet the actual diversion of water through Chicago over the last few years is unknown. Since 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has failed to produce a report accounting for how much water is being diverted; and
Whereas, The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal also serves as a pathway for Asian carp and other harmful species to invade the Great Lakes. Invasive species established in the Great Lakes already cost the region more than $100 million per year. Asian carp could add dramatically to this cost if they move through the canal into the Great Lakes; and
Whereas, The costs of maintaining water diversions through Chicago outweigh any benefits to the Chicago area. The health of the Great Lakes must no longer take a back seat. Every inch of water makes a difference to the people, businesses, and communities that rely on the Great Lakes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we support ending water diversions from the Great Lakes through Chicago if necessary to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes and all other options have been exhausted that would enable shipping to continue; 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.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
Nays: None
The resolution and the substitute recommended by the committee were placed on the order of Resolutions.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 12:30 p.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson, Stamas and Warren
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 521, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan historical commission; and to prescribe its powers and duties.
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.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
Senate Bill No. 522, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan historical center; to prescribe the authority of the center; to provide for the archives of Michigan and the Michigan historical museum to be under the control and supervision of the center; to provide stewardship for the museum and archival collection of this state; to provide for the management of state and local government records of archival value; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported
House Bill No. 5023, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 75102 (MCL 324.75102), as amended by 2012 PA 251.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Goeffrey M. Hansen
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Hansen, Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 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, January 21, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., Room 210, Farnum Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Hopgood
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education - Wednesday, January 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, February 3, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Health Policy - Tuesday, February 2, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)
Insurance - Wednesday, January 27, 2:00 p.m., Room 100, Farnum Building (373-5312)
Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors - Thursday, January 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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