No. 73
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
99th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 20, 2017.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Margaret E. O’Brien.
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—excused 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—excused Marleau—present Young—excused
Hertel—present Meekhof—present Zorn—present
Hildenbrand—present Nofs—present
Senator Vincent Gregory of the 11th District offered the following invocation:
Dear Lord, in a world of confused and uncertain values, show us what is honorable, just, and true; and in a time when so many would serve themselves first, guide the members of this Senate to serve in a spirit of humility and with unselfish purpose.
In all things, God, instill in us a just and compassionate vision of what should be, so that by our efforts and Your grace, the people of this state of Michigan may know a future blessed with equity, prosperity, and peace.
Lord, give us a pure heart that we may see Thee, a humble heart that we may hear Thee, a heart of love that we may serve Thee, and a heart of faith that we may abide in Thee. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Booher entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that Senators Proos and Schuitmaker be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that Senator Hansen be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hood moved that Senators Young and Johnson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Meekhof and Casperson admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Resolutions
Senator Proos entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Kowall moved that consideration of the following concurrent resolutions be postponed for today:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3
The motion prevailed.
Senator Hune offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 93.
A resolution to urge the continued work on Route 1 of the Great Lake to Lake Trails and to encourage continued commitment of state resources to the effort.
Whereas, Michigan leads the nation with over 12,500 miles of recreational use trails and the most rail trail miles of any state. These trails provide important recreational and tourism opportunities in the state; and
Whereas, Route 1 is one of five planned Great Lake to Lake Trails created by connecting existing trailways to establish a continuous trail extending from one Great Lake to another. Route 1 encompasses fifteen existing trails that are being connected to form a continuous trailway from South Haven to Port Huron, connecting Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Route 1 crosses nine counties and incorporates the cities of South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Jackson, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Novi, Rochester, Sterling Heights, and Port Huron; and
Whereas, Connecting the many individual trails to extend from one Great Lake to another will provide economic and other benefits for the communities and tourist attractions along these trails. Completion of Route 1 will allow individuals to connect socially with their neighbors, encourage outdoor health and fitness, provide outdoor education, and protect and enhance our environment; and
Whereas, Additional Great Lake to Lake Trails are planned between Muskegon and Bay City, Charlevoix and Alpena, Manistique and Marquette, and Escanaba and Porcupine Mountain State Park; and
Whereas, Michigan’s exemplary trail system is the shared effort of public and private partnerships. The many stakeholders involved in taking the Great Lake to Lake Trails from dream to reality have provided focus and commitment, bringing together numerous volunteers at the local level with key state agencies to create one of the best trail systems in the nation. A continued commitment is necessary to ensure that the trails are completed in a timely manner; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge continued work on Route 1 of the Great Lake to Lake Trails to ensure that this route is completed by 2019; and be it further
Resolved by the Senate, That we encourage and direct the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Transportation to commit all practical resources and energy to finish Route 1; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Director of the Department of Natural Resources, the members of the Natural Resources Commission, the Director of the Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.
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 question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Senator Kowall moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Booher, Brandenburg, Green, Knollenberg, Kowall, Pavlov, Schmidt, Warren and Hopgood were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senator Stamas offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 94.
A resolution recognizing September 23-30, 2017, as Michigan Trails Week.
Whereas, Michigan’s wealth of trails provides an abundance of opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy our state’s spectacular natural resources; and
Whereas, Michigan is known as The Trails State because of the more than 12,500 miles of designated trails; and
Whereas, The Iron Belle Trail, stretching from Belle Isle in Detroit to Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula, is the longest state-designated trail in the nation; and
Whereas, Our state’s trail system plays a significant role in strengthening Michigan’s economy and supporting thousands of jobs, primarily through small-business owners; and
Whereas, The state’s trail system provides residents with broad access to a low-cost, accessible and enjoyable way to improve health and reduce obesity, thereby decreasing health care costs; and
Whereas, Trail-related activities—including hiking, walking, snowmobiling, running, biking, horseback riding, cross‑country skiing, paddling and using off-road vehicles—are among the most popular and growing means of enjoying the outdoors; and
Whereas, The existence of quality trails helps to strengthen the appeal of communities by boosting quality-of-life amenities that attract businesses and increase property values; and
Whereas, Trails provide alternative, scenic transportation routes that help to decrease road congestion and pollution and also serve to connect communities to each other; and
Whereas, Michigan’s rich network of trails throughout the Upper and Lower peninsulas provide residents and visitors with scenic spaces in which to explore nature, appreciate wildlife, experience solitude or enjoy time with family and friends; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize September 23-30, 2017, as Michigan Trails Week.
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, Green, Knollenberg, Kowall, Pavlov, Schmidt, Warren and Hopgood were named co‑sponsors of the resolution.
Senators Meekhof and Hildenbrand offered the following concurrent resolution:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Vernon J. Ehlers, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
Whereas, The members of this legislative body were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Vern Ehlers. He was a great man and a true statesman. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in the west Michigan area, the state of Michigan, and the country; and
Whereas, Vern Ehlers was born in Pipestone, Minnesota, and attended Calvin College before transferring to the University of California at Berkeley where he ultimately completed a Ph.D. in nuclear physics in 1960. He taught and performed research at Berkeley for several years and then returned to Calvin College to teach physics for another 16 years. During this time, he also served as a volunteer science advisor to then-U.S. Representative Gerald R. Ford; and
Whereas, Dr. Ehlers’ career in elected office started on the Kent County Board of Commissioners, where he served from the mid-1970s through the early 1980s. In 1983, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. He later moved to the Michigan Senate, first elected in 1985 and serving through 1993 until his election to Congress. Vern Ehlers served 17 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the first ever research physicist to join the body; and
Whereas, Vern Ehlers believed in the power of science and technology to improve public policy, increase government transparency, and strengthen our state and nation. He worked on policy and served on committees dealing with health, technology, education, the environment, and natural resources while in the Michigan Legislature. This trend continued into Congress, as he led efforts to pass legislation to clean and protect the Great Lakes and encourage STEM education, only a couple of his myriad accomplishments. Dr. Ehlers was also a fiscal conservative who believed in an efficient, limited government with balanced budgets that spent taxpayer dollars wisely. He contributed valuable ideas and crafted beneficial laws with lasting impacts in his legislative work at the local, state, and national levels; and
Whereas, Throughout his 35 years in public office, Vern Ehlers was known as an honest, hard-working person of the highest integrity. He was looked to for his leadership, calm disposition, and remarkable intelligence. In his career in research and education, many years in public office, and other parts of his life, Dr. Ehlers was a man of distinction and respect. His service will continue to be an example for others to follow in this Legislature, Congress, the scientific community, and elsewhere; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Vernon J. Ehlers, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1985, the Michigan Senate from 1985 to 1993, and the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2011; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Ehlers family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
Pending the order that, under rule 3.204, the concurrent 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 concurrent resolution was adopted.
Senator Kowall moved that rule 3.204 be suspended to name the entire membership of the Senate and the Lieutenant Governor as co‑sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A moment of silence was observed in memory of Vernon J. Ehlers, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned 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 Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, designated Senator MacGregor as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 385, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 915a (MCL 339.915a), as amended by 1996 PA 151.
The bill 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. 524, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 11 (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, 28.609d, and 28.611), as amended by 2016 PA 289.
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.
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Schuitmaker entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 580, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Knezek introduced
Senate Bill No. 581, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senators Knollenberg, Gregory, Booher, Warren and Zorn introduced
Senate Bill No. 582, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h), section 675 as amended by 2013 PA 247 and sections 803d and 803h as amended by 1998 PA 68.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senators MacGregor, Robertson, Jones, Shirkey, Stamas, Colbeck, Horn, Casperson, Pavlov, Nofs, Hansen, Brandenburg, Marleau, Hildenbrand, Knollenberg, Emmons, Green, Zorn, Schmidt and Ananich introduced
Senate Bill No. 583, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from imposing an excise tax on the manufacture, distribution, or sale of food.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.
Senators Meekhof, Green, Pavlov and Shirkey introduced
Senate Bill No. 584, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 5a, 5b, 5d, and 5o (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425d, and 28.425o), sections 5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95 and section 5d as amended by 2015 PA 3.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Pavlov, Meekhof and Shirkey introduced
Senate Bill No. 585, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Shirkey, Meekhof and Pavlov introduced
Senate Bill No. 586, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 123.1101 and 123.1102), as amended by 2015 PA 29.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Kowall moved that the following bills be placed at the head of the Third Reading of Bills calendar:
Senate Bill No. 72
Senate Bill No. 73
Senate Bill No. 220
Senate Bill No. 551
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 72, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7413 (MCL 333.7413), as amended by 1988 PA 144.
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. 341 Yeas—35
Ananich Gregory 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 Jones Pavlov Zorn
Green Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—3
Hansen Johnson Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 73, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7413 (MCL 333.7413), as amended by 1988 PA 144.
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. 342 Yeas—35
Ananich Gregory 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 Jones Pavlov Zorn
Green Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—3
Hansen Johnson Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 220, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 18 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.18), as amended by 2006 PA 553.
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. 343 Yeas—35
Ananich Gregory 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 Jones Pavlov Zorn
Green Knezek Proos
Nays—0
Excused—3
Hansen Johnson Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 551, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1902, 1903, and 1907 (MCL 324.1902, 324.1903, and 324.1907), sections 1902 and 1907 as amended by 2012 PA 619 and section 1903 as amended by 2011 PA 117.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Hertel offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 7, line 1, after “LEADER,” by striking out “AND” and inserting “THE SENATE MINORITY LEADER,”.
2. Amend page 7, line 2, after “REPRESENTATIVES” by inserting a comma and “AND THE HOUSE MINORITY LEADER,”.
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
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. 344 Yeas—27
Booher Hildenbrand Marleau Rocca
Brandenburg Horn Meekhof Schmidt
Casperson Hune Nofs Schuitmaker
Colbeck Jones O’Brien Shirkey
Emmons Knollenberg Pavlov Stamas
Green Kowall Proos Zorn
Hertel MacGregor Robertson
Nays—8
Ananich Conyers Hood Knezek
Bieda Gregory Hopgood Warren
Excused—3
Hansen Johnson Young
Not Voting—0
In The Chair: O’Brien
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Kowall moved that when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned until Tuesday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m.
The motion prevailed.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, September 20, for his approval the following bills:
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 335 at 8:00 a.m.
Enrolled Senate Bill No. 336 at 8:02 a.m.
The Secretary announced that the following bills and joint resolution were printed and filed on Tuesday, September 19, and are available at the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 575 576 577 578 579
Senate Joint Resolution M
House Bill Nos. 4970 4971 4972 4973 4974 4975 4976 4977 4978 4979 4980 4981 4982 4983
4984 4985 4986 4987 4988 4989 4990 4991
Committee Reports
The Committee on Local Government reported
Senate Bill No. 375, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” by amending sections 3 and 9 (MCL 460.933 and 460.939).
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.
Dale W. Zorn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Zorn, Proos, Brandenburg and Rocca
Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Local Government reported
House Bill No. 4457, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending section 122 (MCL 389.122), as amended by 2014 PA 485.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Dale W. Zorn
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Zorn, Proos, Brandenburg and Rocca
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Zorn (C), Proos, Brandenburg and Rocca
Excused: Senator Young
The Committee on Health Policy reported
Senate Bill No. 541, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221, 16226, 16323, 16601, 16605, 16621, and 16626 (MCL 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16323, 333.16601, 333.16605, 333.16621, and 333.16626), section 16221 as amended by 2017 PA 75, section 16226 as amended by 2017 PA 81, section 16323 as amended by 2014 PA 305, section 16605 as added by 2006 PA 429, section 16621 as amended by 2002 PA 590, and section 16626 as added by 2012 PA 289, and by adding sections 16651, 16652, 16653, 16654, 16655, 16656, 16657, 16658, 16659, 16660, and 20189.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Mike Shirkey
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Shirkey, O’Brien, Marleau, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
Nays: Senators Hune, Stamas and Robertson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Hune, O’Brien, Marleau, Jones, Stamas, Robertson, Hertel, Knezek and Hopgood
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 544, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” (MCL 390.1471 to 390.1486) by amending the title and by adding part 2.
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.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 545, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” (MCL 390.1471 to 390.1486) by adding sections 21 and 22.
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.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 546, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” (MCL 390.1471 to 390.1486) by adding sections 23, 24, and 25.
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.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 547, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 390.1471, 390.1472, 390.1473, 390.1477, 390.1478, 390.1482, 390.1483, and 390.1484), sections 2 and 7 as amended by 2010 PA 6, sections 3 and 12 as amended by 2007 PA 153, and section 8 as amended by 2004 PA 387, and by designating sections 1 to 16 as part 1.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 548, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1210; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Education reported
Senate Bill No. 549, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 30f (MCL 206.30 and 206.30f), section 30 as amended by 2015 PA 161 and section 30f as amended by 2011 PA 38.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect.
Phillip J. Pavlov
Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Pavlov, Knollenberg, Booher and Colbeck
Nays: Senator Hopgood
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Education submitted the following:
Meeting held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Pavlov (C), Knollenberg, Booher, Colbeck and Hopgood
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Commerce submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Kowall, MacGregor and O’Brien
Excused: Senator Hertel
Scheduled Meetings
Appropriations -
Subcommittee -
K-12, School Aid, Education and House School Aid Appropriations Subcommittee - Wednesdays, October 4, 8:00 a.m., Rooms 402 and 403, Capitol Building (CANCELED); October 11, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-2768)
Judiciary - Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (373-5323)
Legislative Council - Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (373-0212)
Transportation and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Thursday, September 28, 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (373-5312)
Senator Kowall moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:35 a.m.
In pursuance of the order previously made, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator O’Brien, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
JEFFREY F. COBB
Secretary of the Senate
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