No. 58
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, June 15, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Frederick—present Kelly—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present
Allor—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Robinson—present
Barrett—present Geiss—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaSata—present Sabo—present
Bizon—present Graves—present Lasinski—present Santana—present
Brann—present Green—present Lauwers—present Schor—present
Brinks—present Greig—present Leonard—present Scott—present
Byrd—present Greimel—present Leutheuser—present Sheppard—present
Calley—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Singh—present
Camilleri—present Guerra—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Canfield—present Hammoud—present Love—present Sowerby—present
Chang—present Hauck—present Lower—present Tedder—present
Chatfield—present Hernandez—present Lucido—present Theis—present
Chirkun—present Hertel—present Marino—present VanderWall—present
Clemente—present Hoadley—present Maturen—excused VanSingel—present
Cochran—present Hoitenga—present McCready—present Vaupel—present
Cole—present Hornberger—present Miller—present VerHeulen—present
Cox—present Howell—present Moss—present Victory—present
Crawford—present Howrylak—present Neeley—present Webber—present
Dianda—present Hughes—present Noble—present Wentworth—present
Durhal—present Iden—present Pagan—present Whiteford—present
Elder—present Inman—present Pagel—present Wittenberg—present
Ellison—present Johnson—present Peterson—present Yanez—present
Faris—present Jones—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Kahle—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Pastor Shawn Smith, Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church in DeWitt, offered the following invocation:
“Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the grace and mercy You have shown to us. Your wisdom is offered to us and Your enabling is available to all who seek it. I pray that You will give this legislative body Your wisdom to perform the duties required of them. That they would make the right decisions and actions that would help the people of our states to have better lives and ensure a better future for our families. I pray that You would give this body a spirit of humility as they work together for that purpose. You have taught us in Your word that we are to seek peace and pursue it. You have taught us to be kind one to another, tender hearted and forgiving toward one another. True leadership is not proud or forceful, a true leader is a servant of those whom he is leading. May today be a day of service and may the efforts of this body be profitable to the people of this state today. We thank You that You are a God Who answers prayer. It is in Your name we pray, Amen.”
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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Tedder to the Chair.
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Rep. Lauwers moved that Rep. Maturen be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Wittenberg, Brinks, Chirkun, Clemente, Cochran, Elder, Ellison, Faris, Geiss, Greig, Howrylak, Hughes, Jones, Liberati, Love, Sneller and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 128.
A resolution to declare July 9-15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week and July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, A soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; and
Whereas, The National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; and
Whereas, Sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; and
Whereas, Sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; and
Whereas, Leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as “LMS”) is a malignant, aggressive subtype of soft tissue sarcoma derived from smooth muscle cells typically of uterine, gastrointestinal or soft tissue origin, and can metastasize to the bone, spine, brain, and liver; and
Whereas, The National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least four different LMS subtypes within; and
Whereas, LMS primarily affects adults, there are no gender boundaries, and research and clinical trials remain complicated and the survival and longevity remains difficult; and
Whereas, Multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; and
Whereas, Sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and
Whereas, Increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the wellbeing of the communities of the United States; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 9-15, 2017, as Sarcoma Awareness Week and July 15, 2017, as Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients, and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Geiss, Love, Elder, Greimel, Rabhi, Peterson, Hertel, Pagan, Chang, Lucido, Hoadley, Sabo, Durhal, Lasinski, Santana, Chirkun, Brinks, Green, Scott, Sneller, Schor, Liberati, Wittenberg, Jones, Neeley, Faris, Cochran, LaGrand, Moss, Camilleri, Hammoud, Ellison, Guerra, Sowerby, Yanez, Miller, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente, Greig and Singh offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 129.
A resolution to declare August 26, 2017, as Women’s Equality Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, At every level of society, women are leaders at the forefront of progress. Serving as judges and members of Congress, setting world records in sports, founding groundbreaking companies, and fighting on the front lines of combat, women continue to tear down barriers and shatter glass ceilings; and
Whereas, The women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities; and
Whereas, No woman should earn less than a man for doing the same job, equal pay for equal work should be a fundamental principle of our economy and our democracy; and
Whereas, We must strengthen paid sick, maternity, and family leave. Too many families are forced to make difficult choices between caring for a newborn and receiving a paycheck or staying home to help a sick child or parent and keeping their job; and
Whereas, Ensuring all young women can live full and healthy lives is vital to their pursuit of personal and professional goals; and
Whereas, The women of the Michigan have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and
Whereas, The women of the Michigan have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment, as a symbol of the continued fight for equal rights; and
Whereas, The women of Michigan are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare August 26, 2017, as Women’s Equality Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Geiss moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution No. 129.
A resolution to declare August 26, 2017, as Women’s Equality Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, At every level of society, women are leaders at the forefront of progress. Serving as judges and members of Congress, setting world records in sports, founding groundbreaking companies, and fighting on the front lines of combat, women continue to tear down barriers and shatter glass ceilings; and
Whereas, The women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities; and
Whereas, No woman should earn less than a man for doing the same job, equal pay for equal work should be a fundamental principle of our economy and our democracy; and
Whereas, Ensuring all young women can live full and healthy lives is vital to their pursuit of personal and professional goals; and
Whereas, The women of the Michigan have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and
Whereas, The women of the Michigan have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment, as a symbol of the continued fight for equal rights; and
Whereas, The women of Michigan are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare August 26, 2017, as Women’s Equality Day in the state of Michigan.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Geiss, Love, Elder, Greimel, Rabhi, Peterson, Hertel, Pagan, Chang, Lucido, Hoadley, Sabo, Durhal, Lasinski, Santana, Brinks, Chirkun, Green, Sneller, Schor, Wittenberg, Liberati, Jones, Neeley, Faris, Cochran, LaGrand, Moss, Camilleri, Hammoud, Ellison, Guerra, Sowerby, Yanez, Miller, Bizon, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente, Greig, Kesto, Singh and Hughes offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 130.
A resolution to declare August 2017 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Extensive research, especially in recent years, documents diverse and compelling advantages to infants, mothers, families, and society from breastfeeding and the use of human milk for infant feeding. These include health, nutritional, immunological, developmental, psychological, social, economic, and environmental benefits; and
Whereas, Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits to the mother as well as the infant, provides maternal protection from breast cancer, osteoporosis, and other cancers. Research indicates the incidence of breast cancer in the United States and other developed countries could be reduced by longer duration of breastfeeding; and
Whereas, Worldwide studies show that babies who are breastfed have higher rates of survival; and
Whereas, Breastfed babies have reduced numbers of viral and bacterial infections resulting in fewer cases of necrotizing entercolitis, diarrhea, otitis media, meningitis, and respiratory infections; and
Whereas, Any genuine promotion of family values should encourage acceptance of this most basic act of nurture between a mother and her child; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature encourages breastfeeding and commends employers, both in the public and the private sector, who make accommodations for breastfeeding mothers whenever feasible; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature recognizes that breastfeeding is an important and basic act of nurture that should be supported in the interests of maternal and child health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare August 2017 as Breast Feeding Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Reilly offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 131.
A resolution to support President Donald J. Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Whereas, President Obama signed the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty, without ratification by the United States Senate in 2016. The agreement committed the United States to donating billions of dollars to foreign nations and to imposing crippling economic restrictions at home, ostensibly to alleviate global climate change. Making this commitment to foreign nations without proper ratification has led to conflict between the United States and rest of the world over the nature of our obligation to carry out the conditions of the agreement; and
Whereas, The agreement lacks an enforcement mechanism to ensure donor nations’ money would be used to achieve the agreement’s goals. The agreement may, in effect, be little more than a slush fund to the recipient third-world nations and minimally helpful to efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions; and
Whereas, Complying with the terms of the agreement would unreasonably burden the American economy by mandating inefficient energy generation, causing wholesale job loss in certain energy sectors while driving up energy costs; and
Whereas, The Paris Climate Agreement places the greatest burden on the American people and benefits competing nations, especially China and India, while allowing those other nations to maintain and even expand their carbon footprints without repercussions; and
Whereas, The degree to which human activity affects global temperatures is a matter of scientific controversy. Meeting the objectives of the treaty may therefore be trivial or impossible; and
Whereas, President Trump announced his intention to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement on June 1, 2017, asserting the United States’ sovereignty and informing the international community that the United States has no obligation to enforce any aspect of the Paris Climate Agreement absent ratification by the Senate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support President Donald J. Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877) by adding section 12.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 206 Yeas—101
Afendoulis Garcia Kelly Reilly
Albert Garrett Kesto Rendon
Alexander Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Roberts
Allor Glenn LaFave Runestad
Barrett Graves LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Green LaSata Schor
Bizon Greig Lasinski Scott
Brann Greimel Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Griffin Leonard Singh
Byrd Guerra Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Hammoud Liberati Sowerby
Camilleri Hauck Lilly Tedder
Canfield Hernandez Love Theis
Chang Hertel Lower VanderWall
Chatfield Hoadley Lucido VanSingel
Chirkun Hoitenga Marino Vaupel
Clemente Hornberger McCready VerHeulen
Cochran Howell Miller Victory
Cole Howrylak Moss Webber
Cox Hughes Neeley Wentworth
Crawford Iden Noble Whiteford
Durhal Inman Pagan Wittenberg
Elder Johnson Pagel Yanez
Ellison Jones Peterson Yaroch
Farrington Kahle Phelps Zemke
Frederick
Nays—6
Dianda Geiss Robinson Santana
Faris Rabhi
In The Chair: Tedder
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
On the face of it, HB 4054 makes sense to provide additional electronic signage on school buses to help improve visibility of slowing and stopped school busses. Unfortunately, the bill does not take into account the cost to school districts to outfit their school bus fleets with the new lighting or the cost associated that a private contractor could pass on to the district. Many districts are already struggling financially and would not be able to afford this optional provision. Furthermore, there is no language that would make enforcement stronger for a motorist that ignores the new lighting and passes a school bus that is slowing or has stopped to receive or discharge students. Furthermore, since the language is permissive, it means that the districts that can afford to retrofit their fleets (or purchase busses with this type of lighting) will be able to have safer kids. All of our kids, statewide deserve to be safe. This bill should have become mandatory and with an appropriation attached to it so that all school districts could provide safer buses for its students.”
Rep. Rabhi, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I, Yousef Rabhi, of the 53rd District, opposed the passage HB 5054. I am concerned that this bill prioritizes the safety of children in affluent school districts over children in less affluent areas. Giving schools the option of installing the signs and not providing any funding to ensure that it is done gives children in districts that can afford the sign an upper hand. If we were to move forward with this, all school districts should be subjected to the same standard and the state should fund this initiative. Children should have equal and adequate access to safe transportation to and from school, regardless of income or the community they live in.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4323, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Lauwers moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 207 Yeas—0
Nays—107
Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Rendon
Albert Garcia Kesto Roberts
Alexander Garrett Kosowski Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Glenn LaSata Santana
Bizon Graves Lasinski Schor
Brann Green Lauwers Scott
Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh
Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lilly Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Love Tedder
Chang Hauck Lower Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Howrylak Noble Wentworth
Dianda Hughes Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Iden Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Inman Peterson Yanez
Ellison Johnson Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
Farrington Kahle Reilly
In The Chair: Tedder
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 76, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 208 Yeas—104
Afendoulis Garcia Kelly Reilly
Albert Garrett Kesto Rendon
Alexander Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Roberts
Allor Geiss LaFave Runestad
Barrett Glenn LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Graves LaSata Santana
Bizon Green Lasinski Schor
Brann Greig Lauwers Scott
Brinks Greimel Leonard Sheppard
Byrd Griffin Leutheuser Singh
Calley Guerra Liberati Sneller
Camilleri Hammoud Lilly Sowerby
Canfield Hauck Love Tedder
Chang Hernandez Lower Theis
Chatfield Hertel Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hoadley Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoitenga McCready Vaupel
Cole Hornberger Miller VerHeulen
Cox Howell Moss Victory
Crawford Howrylak Neeley Webber
Dianda Hughes Noble Wentworth
Durhal Iden Pagan Whiteford
Ellison Inman Pagel Wittenberg
Faris Johnson Peterson Yanez
Farrington Jones Phelps Yaroch
Frederick Kahle Rabhi Zemke
Nays—3
Cochran Elder Robinson
In The Chair: Tedder
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4654, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending section 733 (MCL 339.5733).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 209 Yeas—97
Afendoulis Garcia Kesto Rendon
Albert Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Geiss LaFave Runestad
Allor Glenn LaGrand Sabo
Barrett Graves LaSata Santana
Bellino Green Lasinski Schor
Bizon Greig Lauwers Scott
Brann Greimel Leonard Sheppard
Brinks Griffin Leutheuser Singh
Byrd Hammoud Liberati Sneller
Calley Hauck Lilly Sowerby
Camilleri Hernandez Lower Tedder
Canfield Hertel Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hoadley Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hoitenga McCready VanSingel
Clemente Hornberger Miller Vaupel
Cole Howell Moss VerHeulen
Cox Howrylak Neeley Victory
Crawford Hughes Noble Webber
Durhal Iden Pagan Wentworth
Elder Inman Pagel Whiteford
Ellison Jones Peterson Yanez
Faris Kahle Phelps Yaroch
Farrington Kelly Reilly Zemke
Frederick
Nays—10
Chang Garrett Love Robinson
Cochran Guerra Rabhi Wittenberg
Dianda Johnson
In The Chair: Tedder
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4655, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 28a (MCL 125.1528a), as added by 2013 PA 70.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 210 Yeas—98
Afendoulis Garcia Kesto Rendon
Albert Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Roberts
Alexander Geiss LaFave Runestad
Allor Glenn LaGrand Sabo
Barrett Graves LaSata Santana
Bellino Green Lasinski Schor
Bizon Greig Lauwers Scott
Brann Greimel Leonard Sheppard
Brinks Griffin Leutheuser Singh
Byrd Hammoud Liberati Sneller
Calley Hauck Lilly Sowerby
Camilleri Hernandez Lower Tedder
Canfield Hertel Lucido Theis
Chatfield Hoadley Marino VanderWall
Chirkun Hoitenga McCready VanSingel
Clemente Hornberger Miller Vaupel
Cole Howell Moss VerHeulen
Cox Howrylak Neeley Victory
Crawford Hughes Noble Webber
Durhal Iden Pagan Wentworth
Elder Inman Pagel Whiteford
Ellison Johnson Peterson Yanez
Faris Jones Phelps Yaroch
Farrington Kahle Reilly Zemke
Frederick Kelly
Nays—9
Chang Garrett Love Robinson
Cochran Guerra Rabhi Wittenberg
Dianda
In The Chair: Tedder
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4647, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 5, 41, 81d, 127, and 131 (MCL 38.1305, 38.1341, 38.1381d, 38.1427, and 38.1431), sections 5 and 131 as amended and section 81d as added by 2012 PA 300, section 41 as amended by 2016 PA 136, and section 127 as added by 2010 PA 75, and by adding sections 21a and 133.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Education Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Chang moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 43, line 12, by striking out all of section 92C.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Chang,
Rep. Chang demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment offered by Rep. Chang,
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kesto moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 21, line 25, by striking out all of sections 69, 69c, 69f, 70, 71, 75, and 79B.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Roberts moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, line 4, after “exceed” by striking out “20.96%” and inserting “18.96%”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Roberts moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 42, line 27, after “BELOW” by striking out “85%” and inserting “80%”.
2. Amend page 42, line 27, after “FOR” by striking out “2” and inserting “4”.
3. Amend page 43, line 5, after “BELOW” by striking out “85%” and inserting “80%”.
4. Amend page 43, line 6, after “BELOW” by striking out “85%” and inserting “80%”.
5. Amend page 43, line 11, after “TO” by striking out “85%” and inserting “80%”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Roberts moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 40, line 4, after “WITHIN” by striking out “5” and inserting “10”.
2. Amend page 40, line 5, after “AGE.” by striking out the balance of the subsection.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Zemke moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-3) offered by Rep. Zemke,
Rep. Zemke demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-3) offered by Rep. Zemke,
The substitute (H-3) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Albert moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4647, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 5, 41, 81d, 127, and 131 (MCL 38.1305, 38.1341, 38.1381d, 38.1427, and 38.1431), sections 5 and 131 as amended and section 81d as added by 2012 PA 300, section 41 as amended by 2016 PA 136, and section 127 as added by 2010 PA 75, and by adding sections 21a and 133.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 211 Yeas—55
Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Rendon
Albert Garcia Kesto Runestad
Alexander Glenn LaFave Sheppard
Allor Graves LaSata Tedder
Barrett Griffin Lauwers Theis
Bizon Hauck Leonard VanderWall
Brann Hernandez Leutheuser VanSingel
Calley Hoitenga Lilly Vaupel
Canfield Hornberger Lower VerHeulen
Chatfield Hughes Lucido Victory
Cole Iden Marino Webber
Cox Inman Miller Wentworth
Crawford Johnson Noble Whiteford
Farrington Kahle Reilly
Nays—52
Bellino Garrett Kosowski Roberts
Brinks Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Robinson
Byrd Geiss Lasinski Sabo
Camilleri Green Liberati Santana
Chang Greig Love Schor
Chirkun Greimel McCready Scott
Clemente Guerra Moss Singh
Cochran Hammoud Neeley Sneller
Dianda Hertel Pagan Sowerby
Durhal Hoadley Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Howell Peterson Yanez
Ellison Howrylak Phelps Yaroch
Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke
In The Chair: Chatfield
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 5, 41, 41b, 42, 43a, 69, 69c, 69f, 70, 71, 75, 81c, 81d, 108, 127, 131, and 131a (MCL 38.1305, 38.1341, 38.1341b, 38.1342, 38.1343a, 38.1369, 38.1369c, 38.1369f, 38.1370, 38.1371, 38.1375, 38.1381c, 38.1381d, 38.1408, 38.1427, 38.1431, and 38.1431a), sections 5, 42, 43a, 108, and 131 as amended and sections 81d and 131a as added by 2012 PA 300, section 41 as amended by 2016 PA 136, sections 41b, 81c, and 127 as added by 2010 PA 75, sections 69, 69c, and 70 as amended and section 69f as added by 1989 PA 194, section 71 as amended by 1996 PA 268, and section 75 as amended by 2006 PA 617, and by adding sections 79b and 92c.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Thank you Mr. Speaker. Today, I rise in opposition to House Bill 4647—the bill to amend the Michigan Public Schools Employees Retirement System or MPSERS, as we call it colloquially. And today, I am not only speaking as a member of the legislature, I am speaking as a higher education teacher AND as a parent of children who attend public school in my district—one of the few parents in this body, I might add, that has children currently in Michigan’s traditional public schools.
A lot of the rhetoric around MPSERS has been solely about teachers. Now, our teachers are professionals and their profession needs to be valued both while they are charged with educating and nurturing our children, but also so that they can adequately save for retirement. But our public schools are more than the teachers. Keep in mind—this is about the Michigan Public Schools Employees Retirement System. And that does not only affect K-12 teachers, it affects the employees community colleges, intermediate school districts, school districts, certain district libraries, and participating public school academies. It affects a vast number of people that are integral parts of the school day, school week and school year of our children not only while they are with them but also in the hours that they are not face-to-face with them.
Let me share a real-world, daily example of how far and broadly the reach of MPSERS system is even when we’re only talking about public elementary schools. Here’s who my kids see in their typical school day. It starts with the bus drivers. (My school district thankfully has been able to keep its transportation system in place and not have to contract it out to a private company.) They are greeted by their principle when they get off the bus. They see the office staff, cafeteria workers, maintenance & custodial staff, librarians throughout the day as well as their own classroom teachers and the ones who teach their specials. These are people who are household names, who provide more than just reading, writing and arithmetic. And let me tell you who these people are: they’re not only the folks who ‘simply’ work in our schools—as Bob McGrath from Sesame Street would sing, these are the people in our neighborhoods. Some of them are also parents or grandparents of kids in our schools. They are part of our communities.
Now, to my next point, as an adjunct at Wayne County Community College District, in addition to the traditional community college population, I have taught dual enrollment students—and for those that don’t know, they are public high school students who take college-level courses at our community colleges in addition to their regular high school curriculum. These kids—and they are kids—are entrusted to me by their parents and school district to help further their education.
According to our nonpartisan House Fiscal Analysis, the bill would increase costs related to providing retirement benefits by $23 million in FY 2017-18 according to estimates provided by the Office of Retirement Services—and just so that we’re aware of timing—that means the school year that begins this fall. The costs would grow annually as the number of employees in the new hybrid and DC plans grows. The risk to the state and local units of government is uncertain.
House Bill 4647 does not address the $29 billion unfunded liability associated with the current pension system that has been closed to new enrollees since 2010, and which still has a higher assumed rate of return than what is being currently offered by this bill.
Additionally, this bill creates a fiscal burden on school districts with its ‘new’ 401K plan. The additional 1% that districts will need to add to their budgets for the 401K to go from 3% to 4% could cause some districts to fall below the mandatary 5% fund equity and go into state management. State management is not a scenario any of our districts want to experience.
Further, this bill makes retirement age a moving target for most new hires. It also would eliminate the purchase of service credit (other than credit for active duty in the armed forces) in the Basic and Member Investment Plans (employees hired prior to July 1, 2010) unless the purchase is initiated by September 29, 2017. Employees in the hybrid plan hired since July 1, 2010 are not eligible to purchase service credit. In other words it penalizes teachers (who are primarily women) for taking leave to start families or any of the other reasons for which they might elect to purchase service credits.
Now, in full disclosure, as an adjunct at Wayne County Community College District, we are part of the MPSERS system. And because of my hire date, this bill has no further effect on me personally than it does on any other tax-payer.
But I am not going to stand here and say to the other teachers and professionals in our public education system who start after me ‘I’m going to get mine, forget the rest of you,’ which is EXACTLY what this bill does…and it does it to some of the very kids I taught (my kids…because I still consider them my kids—all of us teachers do), who may be on track to graduating in a couple of years with their teaching degrees. I cannot and will not do this to them or to any other future fellow teacher. Maybe Members don’t have kids in public schools, but a Member’s neighbor might. A Member’s best friend might. A Member’s relatives might. How on earth can we say that we devalue their children’s education, that we devalue the very people who care for our kids every day, to be willing to offer our Michigan Public Education Employees a shoddy updated retirement package that fiscally does nothing to solve our fiduciary issues and assumes even greater risk. As a teacher, I give this bill a failing grade and urge a no vote.”
Rep. Pagan, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
No vote explanation HB 4647
I cast a no vote on House Bill 4647 because this bill takes money directly out of the classroom and does not reduce costs to school employees, all while taking away the promise of a secure retirement. In Michigan, where we are facing a teacher shortage and less college students are studying to become teachers, we must do everything we can to attract and retain talent in the teaching profession. This bill does the opposite by raising the cost of retirement on both the employee and school district, increases the investment risk by placing all retirement decisions on the state of Michigan, and enacts changes in the current legacy plan by taking away the ability to purchase credits for paid sick leave and maternity leave. The quality of our public education system goes down when we do not provide incentives that keep the very best teachers in the classroom. Therefore, I could not support this bill.”
Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
My no vote on House Bill 4647 reflects the concerns I have with the legislation in its current form. While I appreciate that we need to take action to address the unfunded liability in the current teachers’ retirement system, I cannot support legislation that blocks a referendum of the people with an attached appropriation. This bill includes a $5 million dollar appropriation, which blocks our citizens from exercising their constitutional right to bring forth a referendum. The right of the people to challenge the decisions of our elected officials is a fundamental check on our democracy. Additionally, to gain my support I would like to have seen more deliberations on the issues in the bill.”
Senate Bill No. 337, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Hoitenga moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 212 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly
Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon
Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Glenn LaSata Santana
Bizon Graves Lasinski Schor
Brann Green Lauwers Scott
Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh
Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lilly Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Love Tedder
Chang Hauck Lower Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Hughes Noble Wentworth
Dianda Iden Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Inman Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez
Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch
Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke
Farrington
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Chatfield
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Female genital mutilation is a terrible crime and we should work hard to eradicate it from this world. I appreciate the efforts and the intent of the bill sponsors in this regard. However, Federal law already makes female genital mutilation a crime. In fact, we have recently seen the impact of the federal enforcement of this crime here in Michigan.
These bills create a punishment that is significantly harsher than Federal statute. There are numerous potential unintended consequences that haven’t been addressed or remedied in the bills. For example, newcomers from overseas lands where genital mutilation is widespread may not seek medical care or other services for their children, for fear of being charged, having their children removed and being deported. Additionally, penalizing child victims again by removing them from their families will do nothing but damage the children. Removing children from their families would be traumatic and runs counter to the bill sponsors’ stated goal of protecting children. A more sensible and effective approach to ending female genital mutilation would be to focus on educating parents, families and community leaders instead of instituting a very harsh and punitive punishment. Indeed, true change starts in communities and families first.
Additionally, because the language in these bills is overly broad, it will have the unintended consequence of penalizing individuals who are intersex and those who are seeking gender reassignment surgery. Neither of these circumstances are part of the stated intent of these bills. With more thoughtful consideration, these bills could have been more thoughtfully and carefully written to be narrowly tailored enough to only prohibit female genital mutilation.”
Senate Bill No. 338, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2012 PA 195.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 213 Yeas—103
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Reilly
Albert Frederick Kelly Rendon
Alexander Garcia Kesto Roberts
Allor Garrett Kosowski Runestad
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Sabo
Bellino Geiss LaSata Santana
Bizon Glenn Lasinski Schor
Brann Graves Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Green Leonard Singh
Byrd Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Greimel Liberati Sowerby
Camilleri Griffin Lilly Tedder
Canfield Guerra Love Theis
Chang Hammoud Lower VanderWall
Chatfield Hauck Lucido VanSingel
Chirkun Hernandez Marino Vaupel
Clemente Hertel McCready VerHeulen
Cochran Hoadley Miller Victory
Cole Hoitenga Moss Webber
Cox Hornberger Neeley Wentworth
Crawford Howell Noble Whiteford
Dianda Hughes Pagan Wittenberg
Durhal Iden Pagel Yanez
Elder Inman Peterson Yaroch
Ellison Johnson Phelps Zemke
Faris Jones Rabhi
Nays—4
Howrylak LaGrand Robinson Scott
In The Chair: Chatfield
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Female genital mutilation is a terrible crime and we should work hard to eradicate it from this world. I appreciate the efforts and the intent of the bill sponsors in this regard. However, Federal law already makes female genital mutilation a crime. In fact, we have recently seen the impact of the federal enforcement of this crime here in Michigan.
These bills create a punishment that is significantly harsher than Federal statute. There are numerous potential unintended consequences that haven’t been addressed or remedied in the bills. For example, newcomers from overseas lands where genital mutilation is widespread may not seek medical care or other services for their children, for fear of being charged, having their children removed and being deported. Additionally, penalizing child victims again by removing them from their families will do nothing but damage the children. Removing children from their families would be traumatic and runs counter to the bill sponsors’ stated goal of protecting children. A more sensible and effective approach to ending female genital mutilation would be to focus on educating parents, families and community leaders instead of instituting a very harsh and punitive punishment. Indeed, true change starts in communities and families first.
Additionally, because the language in these bills is overly broad, it will have the unintended consequence of penalizing individuals who are intersex and those who are seeking gender reassignment surgery. Neither of these circumstances are part of the stated intent of these bills. With more thoughtful consideration, these bills could have been more thoughtfully and carefully written to be narrowly tailored enough to only prohibit female genital mutilation.”
The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.
Senate Bill No. 368, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136a.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Farrington moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 214 Yeas—105
Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly
Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon
Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts
Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad
Barrett Geiss LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Glenn LaSata Santana
Bizon Graves Lasinski Schor
Brann Green Lauwers Scott
Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard
Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh
Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lilly Sowerby
Canfield Hammoud Love Tedder
Chang Hauck Lower Theis
Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanderWall
Chirkun Hertel Marino VanSingel
Clemente Hoadley McCready Vaupel
Cochran Hoitenga Miller VerHeulen
Cole Hornberger Moss Victory
Cox Howell Neeley Webber
Crawford Hughes Noble Wentworth
Dianda Iden Pagan Whiteford
Durhal Inman Pagel Wittenberg
Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez
Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch
Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke
Farrington
Nays—2
Howrylak Robinson
In The Chair: Glenn
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Female genital mutilation is a terrible crime and we should work hard to eradicate it from this world. I appreciate the efforts and the intent of the bill sponsors in this regard. However, Federal law already makes female genital mutilation a crime. In fact, we have recently seen the impact of the federal enforcement of this crime here in Michigan.
These bills create a punishment that is significantly harsher than Federal statute. There are numerous potential unintended consequences that haven’t been addressed or remedied in the bills. For example, newcomers from overseas lands where genital mutilation is widespread may not seek medical care or other services for their children, for fear of being charged, having their children removed and being deported. Additionally, penalizing child victims again by removing them from their families will do nothing but damage the children. Removing children from their families would be traumatic and runs counter to the bill sponsors’ stated goal of protecting children. A more sensible and effective approach to ending female genital mutilation would be to focus on educating parents, families and community leaders instead of instituting a very harsh and punitive punishment. Indeed, true change starts in communities and families first.
Additionally, because the language in these bills is overly broad, it will have the unintended consequence of penalizing individuals who are intersex and those who are seeking gender reassignment surgery. Neither of these circumstances are part of the stated intent of these bills. With more thoughtful consideration, these bills could have been more thoughtfully and carefully written to be narrowly tailored enough to only prohibit female genital mutilation.”
Senate Bill No. 369, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2012 PA 195.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 215 Yeas—103
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Reilly
Albert Frederick Kelly Rendon
Alexander Garcia Kesto Roberts
Allor Garrett Kosowski Runestad
Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Sabo
Bellino Geiss LaSata Santana
Bizon Glenn Lasinski Schor
Brann Graves Lauwers Sheppard
Brinks Green Leonard Singh
Byrd Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Calley Greimel Liberati Sowerby
Camilleri Griffin Lilly Tedder
Canfield Guerra Love Theis
Chang Hammoud Lower VanderWall
Chatfield Hauck Lucido VanSingel
Chirkun Hernandez Marino Vaupel
Clemente Hertel McCready VerHeulen
Cochran Hoadley Miller Victory
Cole Hoitenga Moss Webber
Cox Hornberger Neeley Wentworth
Crawford Howell Noble Whiteford
Dianda Hughes Pagan Wittenberg
Durhal Iden Pagel Yanez
Elder Inman Peterson Yaroch
Ellison Johnson Phelps Zemke
Faris Jones Rabhi
Nays—4
Howrylak LaGrand Robinson Scott
In The Chair: Glenn
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and codify the laws relating to criminal procedure and to define the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of courts, judges, and other officers of the court under the provisions of this act; to provide laws relative to the rights of persons accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the arrest of persons charged with or suspected of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for bail of persons arrested for or accused of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to provide for the examination of persons accused of criminal offenses; to regulate the procedure relative to grand juries, indictments, informations, and proceedings before trial; to provide for trials of persons complained of or indicted for criminal offenses and ordinance violations and to provide for the procedure in those trials; to provide for judgments and sentences of persons convicted of criminal offenses and ordinance violations; to establish a sentencing commission and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for procedure relating to new trials and appeals in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to provide a uniform system of probation throughout this state and the appointment of probation officers; to prescribe the powers, duties, and compensation of probation officers; to provide penalties for the violation of the duties of probation officers; to provide for procedure governing proceedings to prevent crime and proceedings for the discovery of crime; to provide for fees of officers, witnesses, and others in criminal and ordinance violation cases; to set forth miscellaneous provisions as to criminal procedure in certain cases; to provide penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Female genital mutilation is a terrible crime and we should work hard to eradicate it from this world. I appreciate the efforts and the intent of the bill sponsors in this regard. However, Federal law already makes female genital mutilation a crime. In fact, we have recently seen the impact of the federal enforcement of this crime here in Michigan.
These bills create a punishment that is significantly harsher than Federal statute. There are numerous potential unintended consequences that haven’t been addressed or remedied in the bills. For example, newcomers from overseas lands where genital mutilation is widespread may not seek medical care or other services for their children, for fear of being charged, having their children removed and being deported. Additionally, penalizing child victims again by removing them from their families will do nothing but damage the children. Removing children from their families would be traumatic and runs counter to the bill sponsors’ stated goal of protecting children. A more sensible and effective approach to ending female genital mutilation would be to focus on educating parents, families and community leaders instead of instituting a very harsh and punitive punishment. Indeed, true change starts in communities and families first.
Additionally, because the language in these bills is overly broad, it will have the unintended consequence of penalizing individuals who are intersex and those who are seeking gender reassignment surgery. Neither of these circumstances are part of the stated intent of these bills. With more thoughtful consideration, these bills could have been more thoughtfully and carefully written to be narrowly tailored enough to only prohibit female genital mutilation.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 79.
A resolution to condemn the horrific treatment of gay men in Chechnya and to call upon the President and Congress of the United States to take action without further delay.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 41, p. 517.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs on June 14, with substitute (H-3).)
(For substitute, see House Journal No. 57, p. 1028.)
The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) recommended by the Committee,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4312, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 937, 940, and 946 (MCL 600.937, 600.940, and 600.946) and by adding section 945.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Greimel moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 19, by inserting:
“(F) IF HE OR SHE IS A GRADUATE OF A LAW SCHOOL THAT WAS NOT APPROVED AND ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL AND ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE OF THE SECTION OF LEGAL EDUCATION AND ADMISSIONS OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION AT THE TIME HE OR SHE GRADUATED, HE OR SHE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED 1 OF THE FOLLOWING:
(i) A COURSE IN PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY WHILE ATTENDING LAW SCHOOL.
(ii) A COURSE IN PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AT A LAW SCHOOL AFTER GRADUATING FROM LAW SCHOOL.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. LaFave moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 160, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 25a and 31 (MCL 257.25a and 257.31), section 25a as added by 1984 PA 328.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4163, 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 section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Garcia moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 248, entitled
A bill to create a commission to commemorate the centennial of World War I; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 219, 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 sections 1, 4, 5a, 5b, 5j, 5l, 5o, 6, and 8 (MCL 28.421, 28.424, 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425j, 28.425l, 28.425o, 28.426, and 28.428), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 301, sections 4, 5a, 5j, and 5l as amended by 2015 PA 3, sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2015 PA 207, section 5o as amended by 2015 PA 206, and section 6 as added by 2005 PA 242; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 380, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled “Local community stabilization authority act,” by amending sections 14, 15, 16, and 17 (MCL 123.1354, 123.1355, 123.1356, and 123.1357), sections 14 and 17 as amended by 2016 PA 124.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Lauwers moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Lauwers moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, June 14:
House Bill Nos. 4755 4756 4757 4758 4759 4760 4761 4762 4763 4764 4765 4766
Senate Bill Nos. 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 14:
Senate Bill Nos. 352 354 433
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, June 15:
Senate Bill Nos. 463 464 465 466 467 468
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, June 15:
Senate Bill Nos. 278 356 357 358 401 410
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Tedder, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 94, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2016 PA 515.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tedder, Kesto, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd and Neeley
Nays: None
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Tedder, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 95, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2016 PA 516.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Tedder, Kesto, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Hammoud
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tedder, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Present: Reps. Tedder, Howrylak, Kesto, Lucido, Vaupel, Johnson, Kahle, Lower, Byrd, Neeley, Ellison and Hammoud
Absent: Rep. Maturen
Excused: Rep. Maturen
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 180, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 5c, 5d, 5e, 5g, 5h, 5i, 5j, 5k, and 5l (MCL 722.115c, 722.115d, 722.115e, 722.115g, 722.115h, 722.115i, 722.115j, 722.115k, and 722.115l), sections 5c and 5d as amended by 2010 PA 379, section 5e as added by 2005 PA 133, section 5g as amended by 2007 PA 217, sections 5h, 5i, 5j, and 5k as added by 2007 PA 218, and section 5l as added by 2008 PA 15, and by adding sections 5n, 5o, 5p, 5q, 5r, and 5s.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 181, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 1a, 2, 2a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 3, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e, 3f, 3g, 5, 5b, 6, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 11, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e, 14f, 15, and 16 (MCL 722.111, 722.111a, 722.112, 722.112a, 722.112c, 722.112d, 722.112e, 722.113, 722.113a, 722.113b, 722.113c, 722.113e, 722.113f, 722.113g, 722.115, 722.115b, 722.116, 722.118a, 722.118b, 722.119, 722.120, 722.121, 722.121a, 722.122, 722.123, 722.124, 722.124a, 722.124b, 722.124c, 722.124d, 722.124e, 722.124f, 722.125, and 722.126), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 65, section 1a as added by 1984 PA 139, sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2006 PA 206, sections 2a, 3c, and 3e as amended by 2007 PA 217, sections 2c, 2d, and 2e as added by 2004 PA 531, section 3a as amended and section 8b as added by 1997 PA 165, section 3b as added by 1993 PA 211, section 3f as added by 2008 PA 15, section 3g as added and section 11 as amended by 2010 PA 85, section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 228, section 5b as added by 1998 PA 519, section 8a as added by 1980 PA 32, section 9 as amended by 2010 PA 379, section 10 as amended by 2016 PA 495, section 12 as amended by 1980 PA 232, section 14a as amended by 1984 PA 396, sections 14b and 14c as added by 1994 PA 209, section 14d as amended by 1995 PA 107, sections 14e and 14f as added by 2015 PA 53, and section 15 as amended by 2016 PA 487, and by adding sections 3h and 11c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 182, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 7, 8, and 11b (MCL 722.117, 722.118, and 722.121b), section 8 as amended by 1980 PA 232 and section 11b as amended by 2010 PA 86, and by adding sections 4a, 5m, 7a, and 8c.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Nays: None
The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 183, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by 2014 PA 76.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Present: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison
Absent: Rep. Robinson
Excused: Rep. Robinson
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4013, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 223 (MCL 257.223), as amended by 2007 PA 143.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4169, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 503 (MCL 436.1503).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4612, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2014 PA 352.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4613, entitled
A bill to create the trial court funding commission; to prescribe its powers and duties; to review and recommend changes to the trial court funding system; to review and recommend changes to the methods by which courts impose and allocate costs and fees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4638, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2012 PA 195.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4642, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9159.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4325, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1204a and 1204c (MCL 500.1204a and 500.1204c), section 1204a as amended by 2008 PA 575 and section 1204c as amended by 2008 PA 574; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,” by amending sections 835a, 1204a, and 1204c (MCL 500.835a, 500.1204a, and 500.1204c), section 835a as added by 2016 PA 558, section 1204a as amended by 2008 PA 575, and section 1204c as amended by 2008 PA 574; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4636, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4637, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136a.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4639, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2016 PA 379.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2016 PA 379.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4641, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5851a.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4661, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2978.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4690, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2014 PA 324.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 278, entitled
A bill entering into the interstate library compact; and for related purposes.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade.
Senate Bill No. 352, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 9155 and 9156 (MCL 333.9155 and 333.9156), section 9155 as added by 2012 PA 342 and section 9156 as added by 2012 PA 343.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senate Bill No. 354, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811ll.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senate Bill No. 356, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 502.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 357, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609c.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 358, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 610a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 410, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2016 PA 379.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Senate Bill No. 433, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4323, Reps. Cox, VerHeulen and Durhal.
Introduction of Bills
Rep. Schor introduced
House Bill No. 4767, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 106, entitled “Highway advertising act of 1972,” by amending section 18a (MCL 252.318a), as amended by 2010 PA 343.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Law and Justice.
Reps. Bizon, Canfield, Wentworth, Graves, Yanez and Sabo introduced
House Bill No. 4768, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2016 PA 337.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4769, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 266.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4770, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4771, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 264 (MCL 18.1264), as added by 1988 PA 504.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Singh, Lucido and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 4772, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1171 (MCL 380.1171), as added by 2006 PA 324.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education Reform.
Rep. Afendoulis introduced
House Bill No. 4773, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 125.2652 and 125.2653), section 2 as amended by 2017 PA 46 and section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 471.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Announcements by the Clerk
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4647, from Reps. Hammoud, Schor, Green, Wittenberg, Greig, Rabhi, Jones, Guerra, Camilleri, Brinks, Hoadley, Elder, Lasinski, Dianda and Chang:
I dissent to the failure of the House to recognize a record roll call vote when 1/5 of the members properly demanded it. I, along with more than 22 of my colleagues, asked for a record roll call. The Michigan Constitution requires the body to take this recorded vote and I dissent that it was not recognized.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4647, from Rep. Rabhi:
I dissent to the action of the house whereby I was denied my ability to address the body for speaking to an issue that was addressed in the previous speaker’s statement. Whereas my colleagues statement was germane to the same topic as mine, my comments were deemed out of order whereas my colleague was allowed to speak.
The Clerk received the following dissent on House Bill No. 4647, from Rep. Chang:
I dissent to the failure of the House to recognize a record roll call vote on amendment 1A to House Bill 4647 when 1/5 of the members properly demanded it. I, along with more than 22 of my colleagues, asked for a record roll call. The Michigan Constitution requires the body to take this recorded vote and I dissent that it was not recognized.
Rep. Iden moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:15 p.m.
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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