No. 44
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Brian N. Calley.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Ananich—present 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—present
Green—present Kowall—present Stamas—present
Gregory—present MacGregor—present Warren—present
Hansen—present Marleau—present Young—present
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Senator Phillip J. Pavlov of the 25th District offered the following invocation:
We come before You today to give You honor and praise for You are worthy of our praise. You are the source of all that is good. You are the source of all of our blessings. Thank You for every gift that we have been given. We thank You for the opportunity to gather together this day. We ask for Your hand of blessing on this meeting. We ask that You would guide and direct that it might be full of wisdom, productivity, and respect for one another. Thank You for helping us to accomplish our work and our goals of this day.
In Your name, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Calley, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senators Knollenberg, Booher, Hood and Green entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Casperson, Hildenbrand and Nofs be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senator Young be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow his guests and the guests of Senator Robertson admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Nofs entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communications were received and read:
Office of the Senate Majority Leader
May 5, 2017
Pursuant to MCL 390.1532, I hereby announce the appointment of Senator Schuitmaker to serve on the Midwestern Higher Education Conference Compact (MHEC) for a term from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
May 5, 2017
I would like Senate Bill 363 re-referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce.
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 communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The following communications were received:
Office of Senator Steven M. Bieda
May 2, 2017
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 333 which was introduced on April 26, 2017, by Senator Rick Jones and is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
May 2, 2017
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 337 which was introduced on April 27, 2017, by Senator Margaret O’Brien and is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
May 2, 2017
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co‑sponsor to Senate Bill 338 which was introduced on April 27, 2017, by Senator Rick Jones and is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sincerely,
Steve Bieda
State Senator
9th District
The communications were referred to the Secretary for record.
The Secretary announced that pursuant to Rule 2.109 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following expense reports have been filed with the Senate Business Office for the quarter from January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017, and are available in the Senate Business Office during business hours for public inspection:
Committee Chairperson
Agriculture Senator Joe Hune
Appropriations Senator Dave Hildenbrand
Banking and Financial Institutions Senator Darwin Booher
Commerce Senator Wayne Schmidt
Economic Development and International Investment Senator Ken Horn
Education Senator Phil Pavlov
Elections and Government Reform Senator David Robertson
Energy and Technology Senator Mike Nofs
Families, Seniors and Human Services Senator Judy Emmons
Finance Senator Jack Brandenburg
Government Operations Senator Arlan Meekhof
Health Policy Senator Mike Shirkey
Insurance Senator Joe Hune
Judiciary Senator Rick Jones
Local Government Senator Dale Zorn
Michigan Competitiveness Senator Mike Shirkey
Natural Resources Senator Tom Casperson
Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Senator Goeff Hansen
Oversight Senator Peter MacGregor
Regulatory Reform Senator Tory Rocca
Transportation Senator Tom Casperson
Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security Senator Margaret O’Brien
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, May 4, for his approval the following bill:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 119 at 11:17 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, May 4, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 363 364 365 366
House Bill Nos. 4582 4583 4584 4585 4586 4587 4588 4589 4590 4591 4592 4593
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received:
Date: May 4, 2017
Time: 9:10 a.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 38 (Public Act No. 25), being
An act to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled “An act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state; to provide for the recording and filing of the fingerprints by the central records division of the department of state police; and to impose a fee,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.271), as amended by 1985 PA 175, and by adding section 4.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 4, 2017, at 3:22 p.m.)
Date: May 4, 2017
Time: 1:25 p.m.
To the President of the Senate:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 119 (Public Act No. 26), being
An act to require the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Marquette County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 4, 2017, at 3:24 p.m.)
Respectfully,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
April 17, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Chair - Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
Peaches D. McCahill of 110 Mercer, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Honorary Co-Chair - Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
Warde Manuel of 1000 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, county of Washtenaw, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports
Peaches D. McCahill of 110 Mercer, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, county of Kent, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2019.
Tori Sager of 313 E. Hewitt Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855, county of Marquette, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2019.
Florine Mark of 31550 Franklin Fairway, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, county of Oakland, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2019.
Nolan Moody of 1718 Rudgate Lane, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, county of Ingham, succeeding himself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2019.
Raquel Thueme of 2977 Lansdowne Road, Waterford, Michigan 48329, county of Oakland, succeeding herself, is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2019.
April 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office:
Michigan Blueberry Commission
Jacob A. Clemons of 676 64th Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090, county of Allegan, representing District 1, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Creela Overton Hamlin of 846 64th Street, South Haven, Michigan 49090, county of Allegan, representing an at-large member, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Shelly A. Hartmann of 05444 Beechwood Lane, South Haven, Michigan 49090, county of Van Buren, representing District 1, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
Steven J. Hunt of 17322 County Road 215, Grand Junction, Michigan 49056, county of Van Buren, representing District 2, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Cheryl S. Sullins of 49411 CR 380, Grand Junction, Michigan 49056, county of Van Buren, representing District 2, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2018.
James R. Sumners of 08330 56th Street, Grand Junction, Michigan 49056, county of Van Buren, representing District 2, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2019.
Dennis L. Vander Kooi of 4221 126th Avenue, Allegan, Michigan 49010, county of Allegan, representing District 1, is appointed for a term expiring December 31, 2017.
April 24, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Michigan State Capitol Commission
Roger N. Kahn of 10900 S. Graham Road, St. Charles, Michigan 48655, county of Saginaw, a representative of the Governor, succeeding Travis Weber, is appointed for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
April 28, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
State Building Authority Board of Trustees
Dale P. Zahn of 14552 Twin Oaks Street, Holland, Michigan 49424, county of Ottawa, succeeding Kenneth Lingenfelter, is appointed for a term expiring August 21, 2020.
April 28, 2017
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office:
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners
Kurt Heise of 9054 Muirland Drive, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, county of Wayne, succeeding John Hertel, is appointed for a term expiring May 2, 2021.
Sincerely,
Rick Snyder
Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Recess
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:07 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker.
During the recess, Senators Casperson, Young and Hildenbrand entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senators Stamas, Bieda, Hopgood, Proos, Gregory, Marleau, Booher, Hansen, Conyers and Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 58.
A resolution to commemorate May 2017 as Community Action Agency Month.
Whereas, Citizens with limited income continue to need opportunities to improve their lives and their living conditions, thus ensuring that all citizens are able to live with dignity; and
Whereas, Michigan and the entire United States must continue to promote economic security by providing support and opportunities for all citizens in need of assistance; and
Whereas, Community action agencies were established into law in 1964 under President Lyndon B. Johnson in an effort to aid in the War on Poverty, making 2017 the 53rd year of community action in the United States; and
Whereas, The month of May has been designated by the United States Congress as National Community Action Month; and
Whereas, Michigan’s 29 community action agencies are the only community-based organizations providing full wraparound, locally directed services in all 83 counties in the state; and
Whereas, In 2016, Michigan’s 29 community action agencies served 168,377 Michigan residents, including 83,538 families by providing early childhood education, Head Start, senior services, affordable housing, food assistance, energy assistance, financial literacy classes, and job training programs, among other services; and
Whereas, According to the National Association for State Community Services Programs’ 2016 annual report, Michigan’s CAAs provided family development and enrichment programs in 372,898 cases to infants, children, youth, parents, and other adults, contributing to improved health and physical development as well as economic self-sufficiency; 391,487 instances of delivering emergency services to low-income individuals and families; 258,200 cases of low-income, vulnerable individuals receiving services necessary to maintain independent living situations; 66,818 employment or work supports in which barriers to employment were removed or reduced; and 232,093 connections and referrals were made with other assistance service providers and programs; and
Whereas, Community action agencies, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, have successfully administered weatherization assistance program funds which have supported energy-efficiency improvements; and
Whereas, Michigan’s community action agencies have leveraged their federal allocation of the Community Services Block Grant and other federal, state, local, and private sources of funding to foster more than $333 million in economic activity statewide in 2016; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate May 2017 as Community Action Agency Month; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Community Action Agency Association.
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 Brandenburg and Knollenberg were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Hertel offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 59.
A resolution recognizing May 7-13, 2017, as “Women’s Lung Health Week”.
Whereas, Every five minutes, a woman in the U.S. is told she has lung cancer; and
Whereas, Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women in the U.S.; and
Whereas, The lung cancer death rate in women has almost doubled over the past 37 years; and
Whereas, Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives; and
Whereas, Lung Force is the national movement led by the American Lung Association, with the mission of making lung cancer history—uniting women to stand together with a collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize May 7-13, 2017, as “Women’s Lung Health Week”; and be further
Resolved, That all Michigan residents be encouraged to learn more about the detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Operations,
Senator Kowall moved that the rule be suspended.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The resolution was adopted.
Senators Bieda, Booher, Brandenburg, Conyers, Hopgood, Knollenberg, Marleau, Proos, Rocca and Schmidt were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following bill be postponed for today:
Senate Bill No. 35
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 111, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2665, and 125.2666), as amended by 2016 PA 471, and by adding sections 13c and 14a.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “An act to authorize municipalities to create a brownfield redevelopment authority to facilitate the implementation of brownfield plans; to create brownfield redevelopment zones; to promote the revitalization, redevelopment, and reuse of certain property, including, but not limited to, tax reverted, blighted, or functionally obsolete property; to prescribe the powers and duties of brownfield redevelopment authorities; to permit the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness by an authority; to authorize the acquisition and disposal of certain property; to authorize certain funds; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; and to authorize and permit the use of certain tax increment financing,” by amending sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 15, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663, 125.2663b, 125.2665, and 125.2666), sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 15, and 16 as amended and section 13b as added by 2016 PA 471, and by adding sections 13c and 14a.
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. 174 Yeas—32
Ananich Hansen Knezek Proos
Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Shirkey
Casperson Hopgood Marleau Stamas
Conyers Horn Meekhof Warren
Green Johnson Nofs Young
Gregory Jones O’Brien Zorn
Nays—6
Colbeck Hune Rocca Schuitmaker
Emmons Pavlov
Excused—0
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 as amended.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senator Horn asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Horn’s statement is as follows:
This package of bills left the Senate as a very good economic development package. It came back from the House of Representatives a better package. I just wanted to offer a couple of explanations on amendments. It came back with a five-year sunset on all projects—a five-year cap per local unit, meaning that no one city can dominate the economic development in the state of Michigan. It requires that 35 percent of all projects be in cities, villages, or townships with populations less than 100,000, meaning, again, that this is a Michigan economic development and redevelopment package. It went further to say that populations of less than 25,000 can get waivers from the Michigan Strategic Fund to grow their communities. For example, in Owosso, they have an old warehouse and an old brewery that’s been sitting empty for a very long time and they can’t meet some of the $15 million or $25 million or $500 million minimums on these projects, so it allows us to do a waiver and define more tightly what a transformational project is in any community in the state of Michigan. It has an adjustment to the gap in the capture which makes this bill much more accountable and, I think, more transparent to the general public. All of these things make sure that the taxpayers are protected, and that these are strictly private development dollars that are put into this. This is likely to be the most significant urban redevelopment package that Michigan has seen in decades.
I’m pleased to present these bills back to the Senate as Messages from the House. I’d like to thank the sponsors of the bills, and I’d really like to take a moment to thank Melanie Ellison, my legislative director, who put countless hours in, and all the people and our stakeholders that are standing outside of this chamber in the form of the Michigan Thrive Coalition. This was truly a grassroots effort.
Senate Bill No. 112, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 51e.
The House of Representatives has substituted (H-1) the bill.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill as substituted (H-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
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. 175 Yeas—32
Ananich Hansen Knezek Proos
Bieda Hertel Knollenberg Robertson
Booher Hildenbrand Kowall Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood MacGregor Shirkey
Casperson Hopgood Marleau Stamas
Conyers Horn Meekhof Warren
Green Johnson Nofs Young
Gregory Jones O’Brien Zorn
Nays—6
Colbeck Hune Rocca Schuitmaker
Emmons Pavlov
Excused—0
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 full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 113, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.54d), as amended by 2014 PA 53.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 114, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4dd.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 115, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2689), as amended by 2011 PA 315.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect,
The recommendation was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 176 Yeas—38
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young
Green Jones Proos Zorn
Gregory Knezek
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 177 Yeas—38
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young
Green Jones Proos Zorn
Gregory Knezek
Nays—0
Excused—0
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: Schuitmaker
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
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.
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. 178 Yeas—38
Ananich Hansen Knollenberg Robertson
Bieda Hertel Kowall Rocca
Booher Hildenbrand MacGregor Schmidt
Brandenburg Hood Marleau Schuitmaker
Casperson Hopgood Meekhof Shirkey
Colbeck Horn Nofs Stamas
Conyers Hune O’Brien Warren
Emmons Johnson Pavlov Young
Green Jones Proos Zorn
Gregory Knezek
Nays—0
Excused—0
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
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senators Marleau, Conyers, Proos, Jones, Colbeck, O’Brien, Schmidt, Zorn, Booher, Horn, Schuitmaker, MacGregor, Kowall, Pavlov and Hansen introduced
Senate Bill No. 367, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17019, 17519, 20187, and 21418.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Senators Schuitmaker and O’Brien introduced
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 136.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Emmons and Jones introduced
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.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committee Reports
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 77, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811jj.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 161, entitled
A bill to designate an official airplane of the state of Michigan.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Transportation reported
Senate Bill No. 332, entitled
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled “Motor carrier safety act of 1963,” by amending section 5 (MCL 480.15), as amended by 2016 PA 452.
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.
Thomas A. Casperson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Casperson, Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
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 Transportation submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Casperson (C), Horn, Pavlov, Marleau and Conyers
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
Senate Bill No. 290, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 867 and 881 (MCL 168.867 and 168.881), as amended by 2014 PA 406.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
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.
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.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
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.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform reported
House Bill No. 4208, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 175 and 177 (MCL 168.175 and 168.177).
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
David B. Robertson
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Robertson, Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections and Government Reform submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Robertson (C), Colbeck, Emmons and Shirkey
Excused: Senator Hood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
Present: Senators Booher (C), Nofs, Schuitmaker, Hansen, MacGregor, Gregory and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Economic Development and International Investment submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Stamas, Emmons, MacGregor, Conyers and Bieda
Excused: Senators Brandenburg and Warren
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Education Subcommittee on the Michigan Merit Curriculum submitted the following:
Meeting held on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Knollenberg (C), Zorn and Hopgood
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations - Wednesday, May 10, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-5307)
Subcommittee -
Capital Outlay - Wednesday, May 10, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768) (CANCELED)
Commerce - Wednesday, May 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5312)
Economic Development and International Investment - Thursday, May 11, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Education -
Subcommittee -
Michigan Merit Curriculum - Thursday, May 11, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5314)
Energy and Technology - Thursday, May 11, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721)
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 10, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-1721) (CANCELED)
Regulatory Reform - Wednesday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:01 a.m.
The President pro tempore, Senator Schuitmaker, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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