No. 40

STATE OF MICHIGAN

Journal of the Senate

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2017

Senate Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 27, 2017.

10:00 a.m.

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

The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.

Ananich—present Hood—present O’Brien—present

Bieda—present Hopgood—present Pavlov—present

Booher—present Horn—present Proos—present

Brandenburg—present Hune—present Robertson—present

Casperson—present Johnson—present Rocca—present

Colbeck—present Jones—present Schmidt—present

Conyers—present Knezek—present Schuitmaker—present

Emmons—present Knollenberg—present Shirkey—excused

Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present

Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present

Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—excused

Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present

Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present

Pastor Geoff Black of Clarkston Community Church of Clarkston offered the following invocation:

God, we start off by asking Your presence onto this place. We know that You are here, and we just ask that You would help us to be more aware of You. God, today, we start off by being thankful. Thank You for all the blessings You have given us, just to live in an awesome country where we can worship the way we choose, and we have so many freedoms; Lord, it is such a blessing. Thank You for choosing us to be here and to live here. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for a great day with great weather. God, we have so many blessings that we can be thankful for, so we want to say thank You so much for all that You do for us and all of Your graciousness.

God, today, we also ask Your blessing on this session. Make us aware of Your presence, Lord. Make us aware and give us wisdom as we decide things that will help govern this land. Lord, we need Your guidance. We need Your wisdom to make the right decisions, to make the best decisions. God, we ask for Your wisdom and we ask for Your guidance. I ask You for blessing and peace upon all the members here and everyone involved today, that Your Spirit will reside on them. Give them a special blessing. Give their families a special blessing. Thank You, Lord, for just calling them to serve. Lord, we are following Your example. You were the ultimate servant, and I thank You for these many servants here who are serving us, serving these people. God, again, we ask Your blessing on them and their families, and on this day. We will give You praise for all that comes out of this day, because You are an awesome God. Thank You.

It is out of Your love that we pray, and in Your Son’s name that we pray. Amen.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motions and Communications

Senators Green, Meekhof and Hopgood entered the Senate Chamber.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Casperson be temporarily excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that Senator Shirkey be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guests admittance to the Senate floor.

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

Senator Casperson entered the Senate Chamber.

Senators Hopgood, Zorn and Hune asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Hopgood’s statement is as follows:

This is farewell to intern two of four for this semester. We’ll have another batch in the spring, but P.J. Folaron is leaving my office today. He was a real pleasure for us. He not only served for the winter semester but he was in the office in the fall semester as well. He’s really done a lot of work for us in the 6th District, very dependable, someone who showed up every day and had a good attitude, and pitched in whenever he could. P.J. is a student at Michigan State University. He’s pursuing business as a management major and he’s supposed to graduate in 2019. I’d just like to ask my colleagues to wish him well, and to thank him for his service to the state of Michigan and the 6th District.

Senator Zorn’s statement is as follows:

Today is one of those bittersweet days. With me on the Senate floor today is an important member of our team, our intern Lauren Kubiske. Lauren is a California native who is currently attending Michigan State University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business. We’ve had the pleasure of having Lauren work in our office twice: last year and again this year. Sadly, now that the school year is nearing its end, Lauren will be returning to her home in California. I wanted to take a few moments to recognize this very incredible individual and thank her for all of her time, her hard work, and dedication to our office.

She has dedicated many hours of her free time to our office, all while attending the Michigan State University College of Business and also pursuing an athletic career as part of MSU’s cheerleading squad. In all of her activities, Lauren has demonstrated outstanding ability, sound judgement, integrity, and efficiency. Whether watching her cheer or perform her responsibilities in our office, Lauren has always had a smile while doing her very best.

It is no surprise that Lauren has been able to handle all of these commitments flawlessly. You see, Lauren is a five-time, gold-medal, world-champion competitive cheerleader. She is only one of four athletes in history to acquire that title. Her dedication and resolve to work hard is unmatched by many. Her inspiration to the next generation of leaders makes me believe our future is in good hands. It is with great pleasure that I extend my highest and warmest esteem to Lauren in acknowledgement of the excellent job she has done during her internship in the Michigan Legislature. She’s been with us twice; next year, let’s make it a three-peat. It is an honor to welcome Lauren Kubiske to the Senate floor today.

Senator Hune’s statement is as follows:

Today is a day that, I guess, probably all of us dread. We’re losing an essential part of our team in the Senator Joe Hune office. We’re losing Sam Champagne. Although I question his judgement because he sought a demotion and he’s going to the state House, we’re certainly going to miss him. I first met Sam—this is no joke—his bull was running through my parents’ neighborhood. He volunteered on our campaign, we put him on payroll on the campaign because he did so well, and then I offered him a job in our Senate office, and he told me “no” initially. Then he called me back begging for a job and the rest has been wonderful.

Even though this gentleman started out quite remarkable, I’ve watched Sam grow and mature in the legislative process, gaining the correct amount of confidence, and certainly a lot of skill. Sam is professional, he’s diligent, he’s brilliant, he’s hard-working, and, most importantly, he’s got a servant’s heart. Knowing Sam’s abilities, I’m sure I’ll have to go and call him my boss someday. Hopefully he’ll razz me a lot less than I razz him. Sam, you’re more than a teammate, you’re a friend, and you’re a member of our family. Congratulations.

Since you’re going to the lower—I repeat, the lower—chamber, I say, “Beat it.” Sergeants, when we’re done with this, will you please escort him off the floor? I’m kidding. Sam, congratulations again. Good luck in all that you do, and I know you will be even more successful in the future.

The following communication was received and read:

Office of the Senate Majority Leader

April 26, 2017

I would like House Bill 4311 re-referred to the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Human Services.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Arlan Meekhof

30th Senate District

Senate Majority Leader

The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.

The Senate Business Office submitted, pursuant to Senate Rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by members on Legislative business for the quarter ending March 31, 2017:

Senator John Proos October 14, 2016 Childhood Cancer Celebration $ 76.68

Chicago, IL

Senator John Proos December 16, 2016 TV Taping $ 10.80

South Bend, IN

Senator Mike Green January 5-8 State Agriculture and Rural $ 399.75

Leaders Conference

Baton Rouge, LA

The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Wednesday, April 26:

House Bill Nos. 4286 4325

The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Wednesday, April 26, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:

Senate Bill Nos. 330 331 332 333

House Bill Nos. 4529 4530 4531 4532 4533 4534 4535 4536 4537 4538

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

General Orders

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.

The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, designated Senator Knollenberg as Chairperson.

Recess

Senator Kowall moved that the Committee of the Whole recess subject to the call of the Chairperson.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:18 a.m.

10:23 a.m.

The Committee of the Whole was called to order by the Chairperson, Senator Knollenberg.

After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and, the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 180, entitled

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

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.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 182, entitled

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:

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.

Substitute (S-1).

The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of

Messages from the House

The following bill was announced:

House Bill No. 4329, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

Senator Kowall moved to reconsider the vote by which the House amendments to the Senate substitute as amended were concurred in.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 117 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Pavlov

Bieda Hansen Knezek Proos

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Casperson Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Kowall moved to reconsider the vote by which the amendments offered by Senator Meekhof were adopted.

The motion prevailed.

The question being on the adoption of the amendments,

The amendments were ruled out of order.

Senator Meekhof offered the following amendments to the House amendments:

1. Amend page 4, line 1, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0”.

2. Amend page 4, line 5, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0”.

3. Amend page 4, line 11, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0”.

4. Amend page 4, line 14, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0”.

5. Amend page 4, line 15, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0”.

6. Amend page 4, line 18, by striking out “3,000,100” and inserting “0” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.

7. Amend page 5, line 2, by striking out “$3,000,100.00” and inserting “$0.00”.

8. Amend page 6, line 20, by striking out the balance of the bill.

The amendments to the amendments were adopted.

The question being on concurring in the House amendments made to the Senate substitute as amended,

The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 118 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Pavlov

Bieda Hansen Knezek Proos

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Casperson Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senate Bill No. 102, entitled

A bill to authorize, facilitate, and regulate the acquisition and disposal of certain property and gifts of certain property by certain entities to community foundations; to validate all transfers made before the enactment of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.

The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.202, the bill be laid over one day,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute made to the bill by the House,

The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 119 Yeas—26

Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Robertson

Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Rocca

Casperson Hune Nofs Schmidt

Colbeck Jones O’Brien Schuitmaker

Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas

Green Kowall Proos Zorn

Hansen MacGregor

Nays—10

Ananich Gregory Hopgood Knezek

Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren

Conyers Hood

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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

Third Reading of Bills

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 178, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 811e and 811h (MCL 257.811e and 257.811h), as amended by 2016 PA 327, and by adding sections 811cc, 811dd, 811ee, 811ff, and 811gg.

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. 120 Yeas—33

Ananich Hertel Knezek Pavlov

Booher Hildenbrand Knollenberg Proos

Brandenburg Hood Kowall Robertson

Casperson Hopgood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Horn Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Hune Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Johnson Nofs Warren

Gregory Jones O’Brien Zorn

Hansen

Nays—3

Bieda Green Rocca

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Protests

Senators Bieda and Rocca, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 178.

Senator Bieda’s statement, in which Senator Rocca concurred, is as follows:

I oppose this legislation, not because I’m opposed to the major sports teams in the state, but I think this opens up a new precedent that we may, as a legislative body, give more consideration to. Certainly the foundations that operate under the philanthropic goals of professional sports teams have made tremendous progress in supporting communities throughout our state, and for that I’m thankful. But I also think it’s important to recognize that the taxpayer-funded specialty plates at hand provide funding and advertising to for-profit companies with foundations without any strings attached. In previous legislation dealing with specialty license plates, our legislative body has implemented guidance on where this money is to be spent in order to thwart waste and abuse. I think we should be mindful that the quota for specialty license plates could be reached if this legislation is passed today. Under the law, other non-profit organizations would be forced to compete with the might and extreme popularity of professional sports teams which would ultimately limit their philanthropic reach. I think it’s important to mention that the Michigan State Police are hesitant to support this legislation as the more customized license plate designs that enter our roadways, the harder it gets for any standardization to be maintained.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 163, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811aa.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Senator Hopgood offered the following amendment:

1. Amend page 2, line 17, after “501,” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “AND THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO WOMEN AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO PREGNANT WOMEN.”.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 121 Yeas—11

Ananich Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren

Conyers Hood Knezek

Nays—25

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Proos

Brandenburg Horn Marleau Robertson

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt

Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker

Emmons Knollenberg O’Brien Stamas

Green Kowall Pavlov Zorn

Hansen

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

Senator Bieda offered the following amendments:

1. Amend page 2, line 10, by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. MONEY RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNDER THIS SUBSECTION SHALL ONLY BE USED ON PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY RATES IN ALL AREAS OF THIS STATE, FOCUSING ON AREAS WHERE INFANT MORTALITY RATES ARE AT CRITICAL LEVELS.”.

2. Amend page 2, line 14, by striking out all of subsection (6).

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

Senator Hood requested the yeas and nays.

The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:

Roll Call No. 122 Yeas—11

Ananich Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren

Conyers Hood Knezek

Nays—25

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Proos

Brandenburg Horn Marleau Robertson

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt

Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker

Emmons Knollenberg O’Brien Stamas

Green Kowall Pavlov Zorn

Hansen

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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. 123 Yeas—25

Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Proos

Brandenburg Horn Marleau Robertson

Casperson Hune Meekhof Schmidt

Colbeck Jones Nofs Schuitmaker

Emmons Knollenberg O’Brien Stamas

Green Kowall Pavlov Zorn

Hansen

Nays—11

Ananich Gregory Hopgood Rocca

Bieda Hertel Johnson Warren

Conyers Hood Knezek

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

Protests

Senators Warren, Hood, Ananich, Gregory, Johnson, Hertel, Knezek and Conyers, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 163.

Senator Warren moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”

The motion prevailed.

Senator Warren’s statement, in which Senators Hood, Ananich, Gregory, Johnson, Hertel, Knezek and Conyers concurred, is as follows:

I rise today in opposition to Senate Bill No. 163. You can, right now on your computer in front of you, log into Secretary of State Ruth Johnson’s website and get a picture of each of the license plates that we currently allow our citizens to choose from if they would like to help raise money for a cause that they care about. You can support one of our 15 public colleges and universities, two of which are in the district that I represent. I’d love you to go ahead and support my Wolverines and my Eagles. You can support our agricultural heritage, breast cancer awareness, our veterans, the Salvation Army, and the Red Cross.

This bill, however, would be the first and most politically blatant license plate we’ve ever had in our state. If this bill were to pass, the Secretary of State would have to develop and issue a fundraising plate recognizing a Choose Life Michigan Fund and require donations for the plate to be deposited into that fund which would then be dispersed to the Choose Life Michigan Fund, controlled by Right to Life of Michigan. Right to Life of Michigan is an expressly political, special interest organization. This outside, special interest organization would be in charge of the fund. They would get to decide where the proceeds go and who gets the money, regardless of any parameters that are mentioned in the legislation. This money could be used as a fundraising mechanism for this political organization, an organization that provides absolutely no medical treatment or services. In fact, this license plate, if passed into law with this fund, would not generate any money for education or contraception access, two of the most proven ways to reduce abortion rates.

Colleagues, in Michigan in 2010, 54 percent of all pregnancies were unintended. If reducing the rate of abortion is the intended goal of this bill as the bill sponsor has suggested, we should be focusing on improving access to birth control, family planning, and affordable health care. A recent report conducted by Ibis Reproductive Health ranks Michigan 40th in the nation in women’s health indicators, near the bottom with Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas.

I urge you to vote “no” on this bill. I urge you to vote “no” against exploiting state resources to subsidize an organization that doesn’t even provide health care. Let’s not put political speech on our license plates. You can buy a bumper sticker for that. I ask my colleagues to vote “no” on this bill.

Senators Bieda, O’Brien, Colbeck and Casperson asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Senator Bieda’s statement is as follows:

Today I rise to offer an amendment to this legislation. Apparently today is license plate day at the State Capitol. My amendment would ensure that funding from the Choose Life Michigan Fund would only go to programs directed toward lowering infant mortality rates in Michigan. Michigan’s infant mortality rate is higher than the national average, with seven deaths occurring for every 1,000 births. Sadly, this rate is nearly doubled for African-American children. Even worse is Detroit’s infant mortality rate, which rivals that of third-world countries. Colleagues, as public servants we have an opportunity and a responsibility to change that. By supporting this amendment, we can directly and positively affect the lives of Michigan women and children and help fund efforts to reduce the infant mortality rate in Michigan. This is especially important in light of some of the drastic federal cuts that are being proposed to these types of programs at the federal level. In Michigan, there are numerous programs to fight infant mortality that could make significant progress toward reducing the infant mortality rate and we should direct these funds to those organizations. What we should not do is pick ideological winners and losers and I’ve heard many of my colleagues in this chamber echo those exact same sentiments. We’re not in the business of serving as a fundraising vehicle for ideological groups. This action alone would serve as a dangerous precedent of state sponsorship. If we really care about choosing life as this bill indicates, let’s direct those funds toward the variety of programs that ensure life. In voting for this amendment, we can change this bill from largely supporting a political organization to supporting services that will directly affect and reduce the infant mortality rate in Michigan. I ask for your support for this amendment and for the children of Michigan.

Senator O’Brien’s statement is as follows:

I wanted to thank the Senator from the 9th District for his concern for infant mortality. My county has, unfortunately, often led not just the state but the nation in infant mortality and we have to reduce it. I wish I could support the amendment, and I could if it said “and,” but when you look at the bill as written, it offers resources to promote adoption and to prevent suicides. I do not want to strike out the language where it’s promoting adoption programs. It’s working to prevent suicide in the bill currently as written. I’d love to be able to work with my good friend from the 9th District on how we can reduce infant mortality, especially for my region with an African-American community where it’s unacceptably high and we have to do something about it. I look forward to partnering with him on this issue in another piece of legislation, but I will be a “no” on this amendment.

Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:

I just wanted to highlight to my colleagues how honored I am to have the sponsorship of many of you on the Senate floor for Senate Bill No. 163. If successfully passed into law, this legislation would allow the citizens of Michigan to choose a “Choose Life” license plate. This plate would cost the citizens who choose the design $35 in addition to their vehicle registration fees. $25 of this fee would go toward eligible non-profit organizations and projects while $10 would go to cover the cost of the plate. Eligible non-profit organizations include those which provide crisis pregnancy centers, homes for pregnant women, and other organizations that provide practical support for at-risk populations and promote life-saving programs and projects. Eligible projects are life-affirming projects that reach out to and serve at-risk populations, including minorities, teachers, and college-aged women, as well as campaigns that promote adoption and suicide prevention. The purchase of a “Choose Life” plate is itself a choice. No one is required to purchase a “Choose Life” license plate. The principle of choice is embedded in the title of the license plate as it simply states, “Choose Life.”

A common criticism of those who oppose life-affirming choices is that we tend to focus too much on the life of the baby and not enough on the needs of the mother. It is my hope that those who are so inclined to accept this view should be supportive of this legislation as this legislation is indeed focused on the needs of the mother. The proceeds from the license plate enabled under this legislation would help satisfy the material needs of the mother such as diapers, gas money, or shelter, all within a very loving environment that seeks what is best for the mother as well as what is best for the child in her womb. We all know that the baby in the mother’s womb is not the only vulnerable life that is impacted by an unwanted pregnancy. The mother is also vulnerable. She’s vulnerable to fear, she’s vulnerable to financial hardships, and she’s vulnerable to a sense that she’s all alone. They don’t need to face these challenges all alone. There are many individuals and organizations throughout our state who truly care about their well-being. Not only are they not alone, but the passage of Senate Bill No. 163 would provide the mother, their baby, and those who look after them, in love, with the resources and sense of hope that they sorely need. Your vote in support of Senate Bill No. 163 is more than a vote for a license plate. It is a vote to support the most vulnerable in our society: pregnant mothers and the baby within their womb.

The “Choose Life” message is a very, very simple message. It is a message of love. Love for the baby in the womb, love for the mother facing that unplanned pregnancy, love for anyone struggling with the decision to take their own life, and love for a nation founded on the principle of government that says that our laws are intended to protect the unalienable right to life. Each of us has a choice before us at this moment. It is my sincere hope that you will join me in choosing life.

Senator Casperson’s statement is as follows:

I rise in support of the license plate, and I want to share that the fact that it’s my understanding that if we’re talking about Right to Life, they’re not in the business of trying to stop pregnancies. They’re in the business of protecting life. It seems like every time we get into this debate, we never talk about that. We talk about choice, but we don’t determine one way or the other whether we’re talking about life. I believe we are. There are those that might disagree with me. Let’s have that debate to solve this issue. Just for the record, Madam President, in committee we had an organization that came out opposing this, and the former speaker that sponsored this brought up the issue that this is a choice. You don’t have to buy this plate. It’s a choice.

Yet on this very issue, this very topic that keeps getting brought up, Planned Parenthood receives taxpayer dollars—my taxpayer dollars—that I have zero choice. They just get it. I don’t have the ability to say “no” because I believe in the sanctity of life. Yet they get it, and I don’t hear the outcry from my opponents on the other side that that’s wrong too. We shouldn’t be using taxpayer dollars for such a politically-charged issue. That’s a great statement, but it needs to apply both ways if that’s really true. In this particular case, each and every one of us have a choice whether or not we want to buy this plate or not. The only people politicizing this are people who are against the term “right to life,” I guess. Again I would argue and beg us to have a debate on whether or not it is truly a life, because if it is, I can’t imagine anybody that would say, “Yup, it’s ok to break the arms and limbs off that little baby and say it’s a fetus and we don’t want it.” That’s how I see it. That might be brutal, the way I said it, I get that, but that’s how I see it. Prove me wrong. Nobody on the other side of the equation ever tries to prove us wrong on that issue. They simply talk about the choice of the mother and I don’t want to get in the middle of the choice of the mother. I would rather discuss the rights of the unborn.

That’s where some of us stand on that particular issue, but remember: not one concern about taxpayer dollars going to an organization that does abortions on demand that totally goes against my way of believing in this, and I’m paying for that through my tax dollars and nobody has a concern with that. You can’t have it both ways.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4203, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2016 PA 203.

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. 124 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Pavlov

Bieda Hansen Knezek Proos

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Casperson Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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.

The following bill was read a third time:

House Bill No. 4204, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2016 PA 451.

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. 125 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Pavlov

Bieda Hansen Knezek Proos

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Casperson Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

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.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”.

The Senate agreed to the full title.

The following bill was read a third time:

Senate Bill No. 239, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 12, entitled “An act to provide for the laying out and establishing of additional trunk line mileage; to make all roads that have been improved as federal aid projects, and all roads that have been, or that may hereafter be, approved for federal aid, trunk line highways; to provide for the widening, altering or straightening of trunk line highways; to provide for the abandonment, alteration or change of any portion of the trunk line highway; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent herewith,” (MCL 250.111 to 250.115) by adding section 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. 126 Yeas—36

Ananich Gregory Jones Pavlov

Bieda Hansen Knezek Proos

Booher Hertel Knollenberg Robertson

Brandenburg Hildenbrand Kowall Rocca

Casperson Hood MacGregor Schmidt

Colbeck Hopgood Marleau Schuitmaker

Conyers Horn Meekhof Stamas

Emmons Hune Nofs Warren

Green Johnson O’Brien Zorn

Nays—0

Excused—2

Shirkey Young

Not Voting—0

In The Chair: Schuitmaker

The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.

By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of

Resolutions

Senators Hopgood, Gregory, Hansen, Knezek, Young, Johnson, Warren, Kowall, Hood, Bieda, Conyers, Ananich, Colbeck and Knollenberg offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 53.

A resolution recognizing May 2017 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Whereas, Michigan is fortunate to be home to more than 300,000 residents of Asian and Pacific Island descent; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans comprise one of the fastest growing populations in both the state and the nation. In fact, it is the largest growing population in Michigan according to the 2010 U.S. Census; and

Whereas, The Asian and Pacific Island regions are tremendously diverse with more than thirty countries, sixteen major ethnic groups, nine languages, and numerous belief systems bringing their culture to Michigan; and

Whereas, Citizens of Asian and Pacific Island descent, in each generation—from the laborers who connected our coasts one-and-a-half centuries ago, to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home—these patriotic Americans have enhanced our culture, quality of life, and economic vitality through leadership, commitments to knowledge and advancement, and dedication to their communities; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan and the United States of America have been enriched by the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy. Michigan has recognized the contribution Asian Pacific Americans and other immigrants make to our economy with the establishment of the Michigan Office for New Americans; and

Whereas, The culture and contributions of our Asian and Pacific Island residents will continue to grow in significance as more Asian Pacific Americans choose to make Michigan their home and as our economy becomes increasingly intertwined with the economies throughout Asia; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans, through advocating issues of justice and equality, continue to break down the barriers of discrimination, indifference, and intolerance, thereby opening doors for all Asian Pacific Americans; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific American residents are proudly served in Michigan by many dedicated organizations, including the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, the Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Asian American Citizens for Justice, Asian Center Southeast Michigan and West Michigan, the West Michigan Asian Pacific American Association, APIA-Vote Michigan and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association; and

Whereas, Michigan takes pride in its cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our Asian Pacific American residents for their lasting and expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize May 2017 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to this state and to this country.

Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,

Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.

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

The resolution was adopted.

Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Jones, MacGregor, Proos, Rocca and Zorn were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.

Introduction and Referral of Bills

Senator Ananich introduced

Senate Bill No. 334, entitled

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

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 335, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 17, 26, 33, 35, 51, 54, and 55 (MCL 169.203, 169.204, 169.206, 169.209, 169.211, 169.217, 169.226, 169.233, 169.235, 169.251, 169.254, and 169.255), sections 3 and 11 as amended by 2012 PA 273, sections 4, 6, 9, 33, 35, 54, and 55 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 17 and 51 as amended by 1989 PA 95, and section 26 as amended by 2013 PA 252, and by adding sections 24b and 24c.

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

Senator Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 336, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11e), as amended by 2012 PA 274.

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

Senators O’Brien, Jones and Schuitmaker introduced

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 first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Senators Jones, O’Brien and Schuitmaker introduced

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.

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

Senator O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 339, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 39 (MCL 338.2239), as amended by 2012 PA 308.

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

Senator O’Brien introduced

Senate Bill No. 340, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 2403 and 2404b (MCL 339.2403 and 339.2404b), section 2403 as amended by 2016 PA 412 and section 2404b as amended by 2014 PA 175.

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

Senators Proos, Rocca, Conyers, Brandenburg, Booher, Bieda, Zorn, Hansen, Colbeck and Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 341, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 535 (MCL 750.535), as amended by 2014 PA 221.

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

Senators Proos, Brandenburg, Booher, Hansen and Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 342, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled “Land division act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2012 PA 525.

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

Senators Proos, Brandenburg, Bieda, Hansen, Colbeck, Pavlov and Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 343, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278c (MCL 380.1278c), as added by 2014 PA 288.

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

Senators Proos, Conyers, Brandenburg, Zorn, Hansen, Colbeck, Pavlov and Robertson introduced

Senate Bill No. 344, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278d.

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

House Bill No. 4286, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 197 (MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 197 as amended by 2013 PA 261.

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 Local Government.

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 House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

Statements

Senator Robertson stated that had he been present on April 25 when the votes were taken on the passage of the following bills, he would have voted “yea”:

House Bill No. 4063

House Bill No. 4064

House Bill No. 4057

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

The motion prevailed.

Senator Colbeck’s statement is as follows:

How many of you have read the book 1984 by George Orwell? If you haven’t, I strongly recommend that you do. The first time that I read this masterpiece was only a few months ago. I was riveted. In fact, I would submit that it was one of the best works of fiction that I have ever read. Sadly, this work of fiction has actually gradually become a work of non-fiction today in our society.

Increasingly, instead of actual sources of truth that can only be found through free discourse that allows multiple world views, like the discussion we had on the “Choose Life” plate today, our college campuses in particular are becoming more and more like the Ministry of Truth found in the book 1984. As a result, what the book refers to as “Newspeak” is becoming the language not only of our universities, but also of the graduates of these universities and our communities at large. We need to reverse this trend and restore an appreciation for our First Amendment freedom of speech.

The concept of free speech under the First Amendment is one of our core values as Americans. The right to free speech at our schools is a particularly important piece of the fabric of our country. It is at this time that many of our younger citizens first start to realize the true importance of both their individual voice and their ability to learn from the differences of others.

In the interest of preserving our core value of the freedom of speech, today I will be introducing legislation that protects the freedom of speech in our colleges and universities. This legislation calls for the adoption of university and college policies that prioritize both the dissemination of knowledge and the importance of peaceful free expression. While illegal speech such as defamation, sexual harassment, and true threats of violence would still not be allowed, clear policies would also need to be put in place to ensure free intellectual debate, the ability to voice divergent opinions, and the right to peaceful spontaneous assembly. The legislation would require policies to ensure that campuses not bar or ban any speaker whom students, student groups, or faculty members have invited and who can otherwise legally be allowed on campus. All public areas on the campus would also be considered as areas for potential public forums that would be equally open on the same terms to any speaker.

Constitutional experts agree that the litmus test for when free speech should be barred has little to do with whether others believe it is objectionable. In fact, that is why we need the First Amendment. We do not need a First Amendment to protect against speech that we like. Groupthink is the last thing we want to see on our campuses and in our communities. Our colleges and universities need to be areas where intellectual freedom is pervasive and not limited by campus policies that seek to determine what views or values are better than others. If campus leaders believe some speech creates a safety concern because of unruly audience members wishing to use violence, they must police those who would break the law in order to stifle free speech, and not punish the speakers by taking away their voice. Intellectual freedom on our campuses must not be bullied into silence.

Committee Reports

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 277, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 16b, 34, 40, 46, and 49 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b, 777.34, 777.40, 777.46, and 777.49), section 16b as amended by 2008 PA 562, section 34 as added by 1998 PA 317, section 40 as amended by 2014 PA 350, section 46 as amended by 1999 PA 227, and section 49 as amended by 2002 PA 137.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

House Bill No. 4131, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 350, entitled “Public employee retirement benefits forfeiture act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 38.2702, 38.2703, 38.2704, and 38.2705), sections 2, 4, and 5 as amended by 1996 PA 467, and by adding section 4a.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Judiciary reported

Senate Bill No. 276, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 50 and 50b (MCL 750.50 and 750.50b), section 50 as amended by 2007 PA 152 and section 50b as amended by 2008 PA 339.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

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

Rick Jones

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Jones, Schuitmaker, Rocca and Bieda

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Jones (C), Schuitmaker, Rocca, Colbeck and Bieda

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism reported

Senate Bill No. 211, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2015 PA 188.

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.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hansen (C), Zorn, Schmidt, Green and Johnson

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 264, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled “Firefighters training council act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 (MCL 29.362, 29.363, 29.364, 29.365, 29.366, 29.367, 29.368, 29.369, 29.369a, 29.370, 29.371, 29.372, 29.373, 29.374, and 29.376), sections 2, 13, and 14 as amended by 2016 PA 405, sections 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 as amended by 2006 PA 213, section 6 as amended and section 9a as added by 1980 PA 10, and section 9 as amended by 2015 PA 203, and by adding sections 9b and 11a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Tory Rocca

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Reform reported

Senate Bill No. 265, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 256, entitled “Michigan fireworks safety act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 28.461), as amended by 2013 PA 65.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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

Tory Rocca

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Rocca, Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Rocca (C), Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Hertel and Johnson

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The Committee on Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Casperson (C), Pavlov, Robertson and Warren

Excused: Senator Stamas

Scheduled Meetings

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

Education - Tuesday, May 2, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)

Judiciary - Tuesday, May 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)

Michigan Law Revision Commission - Thursday, May 18, 11:00 a.m., Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (373-0212)

Natural Resources - Wednesday, May 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)

Natural Resources and House Natural Resources - Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-1721)

Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:28 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

JEFFREY F. COBB

Secretary of the Senate

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