No. 3
State of Michigan
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
96th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 18, 2011.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Agema—present Gilbert—present Lipton—present Pscholka—present
Ananich—present Glardon—present Liss—present Rendon—present
Barnett—present Goike—present Lori—present Rogers—present
Bauer—present Haines—present Lund—present Rutledge—present
Bledsoe—present Hammel—present Lyons—present Santana—present
Bolger—present Haugh—present MacGregor—present Schmidt, R.—present
Brown—present Haveman—present MacMaster—present Schmidt, W.—present
Brunner—present Heise—present McBroom—present Scott—present
Bumstead—present Hobbs—present McCann—present Segal—present
Byrum—present Hooker—present McMillin—present Shaughnessy—present
Callton—present Horn—present Meadows—present Shirkey—present
Cavanagh—present Hovey-Wright—present Melton—present Slavens—present
Clemente—present Howze—present Moss—present Smiley—present
Constan—present Hughes—present Muxlow—present Somerville—present
Cotter—present Huuki—present Nathan—present Stallworth—present
Crawford—present Irwin—present Nesbitt—present Stamas—present
Daley—present Jackson—present O’Brien—present Stanley—present
Damrow—present Jacobsen—present Oakes—present Stapleton—present
Darany—present Jenkins—present Olson—present Switalski—present
Denby—present Johnson—present Olumba—present Talabi—present
Dillon—present Kandrevas—present Opsommer—present Tlaib—present
Durhal—present Knollenberg—present Ouimet—present Townsend—present
Farrington—present Kowall—present Outman—present Tyler—present
Forlini—present Kurtz—present Pettalia—present Walsh—present
Foster—present LaFontaine—present Poleski—present Womack—excused
Franz—present Lane—present Potvin—present Yonker—present
Geiss—present LeBlanc—present Price—present Zorn—present
Genetski—present Lindberg—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Kevin Cotter, from the 99th District, offered the following invocation:
“Dear heavenly Father, in the early days of this new legislative session we ask for Your guidance and strength. Lord we know that our strength comes from You and that strength will be needed as we begin to make the difficult decisions that will be required of each of us. While at times our opinions as to course might vary, we ask that You remind us, that You sent each of us here to represent Your people that call Michigan home.
Lord, we pray for the safety of our military service men and women. May You watch over them and comfort their families during their absence.
For all of the victims of the Tucson shootings and their families, we ask that You help them to heal from their injuries and losses.
Lord, for all this we ask, in the name of Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
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Rep. Segal moved that Rep. Womack be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 7.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Kate Ebli, former member of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, The members and staff of the Michigan Legislature were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, Kate Ebli. With her strength, personal integrity, and courage so fresh in all of our minds, we offer her husband, daughter, and entire family our deepest condolences over the loss of this talented and unselfish woman; and
Whereas, Kate Ebli, a graduate of Pennsylvania State University who earned her master’s degree at Oakland University, distinguished herself throughout her career as an executive in the telecommunications industry. She also compiled a stellar record as a community activist prior to devoting herself to pursuing elective public service. Through her efforts with senior citizens, young people, the Raisin River Center for the Arts, the Monroe County United Way, her parish, and numerous other groups, she had an impact on and understanding of her community that were greatly appreciated; and
Whereas, Elected to the House of Representatives in a special election in November 2006, Kate Ebli had a notable impact during her tenure at the Capitol. Her diligence, sense of humor, and capacity to take on difficult challenges earned her the respect of everyone. Even amid her battles with health, she remained a fighter for a stronger Michigan. Fittingly, one of her last actions was to support the cause of reaching out to the families of deceased or injured police officers. Clearly, the legacy of her dedication to others will long endure; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Kate Ebli, a member of this legislative body from 2006 to 2010; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Ebli family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Comments and Recommendations
Rep. Stamas moved that Rule 17 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Stamas moved that the following remarks be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Hammel:
“When our class started four years ago we were like any freshmen, trying to figure out the landscape of Lansing as well as taking the time to get to know each other as classmates. I think we all expected that because of the environment here we would lose some friends as they chose to run for other offices or made career changes. We never expected to lose three friends due to illness.
The first of those we lost was Mike Simpson. We all knew of his tireless work ethic and his boundless energy.
The second was Robert Jones, who was known for his passion for his community and for quietly inspiring those around him.
Now we have lost Kate Ebli. Kate was the strongest member of our Caucus last term. She was respected by all because she took the time to understand the issues, was pragmatic in her approach, and was a no-nonsense honest legislator.
You respected her not because she held a position of authority but because you knew you would get the truth whether you liked it out not — and that, my friends, is rare in this town.
I remember she came to me one time last year because she was unhappy about a decision I had made and she said ‘I think we need to talk.’ I can tell you I got a little weak in the knees, but we were able to talk through it.
What I admire most about Kate was her love for her family. When her husband Nick or daughter Tori came to Lansing you could just see the pride in her eyes as they spent time with her on the House floor. You would see a smile on her face as she talked about spending time with them during campaigns or family events.
At Kate’s funeral service we talked about her commitment to her faith, her community, and her family. I learned even more about Kate that only reinforced my respect for her as a public servant who never lost track of her family.
I would just like to say thank you to Nick, Tori and the rest of Kate’s family for sharing her with us these past four years. I know I’m not just speaking for myself when I say that serving with Kate Ebli made me a better legislator and a better person overall. We were all very fortunate to have that opportunity, and we will continue to miss our friend Kate.”
Rep. Walsh:
“It is with sadness and honor that I rise in memory of Kate Ebli.
Her death touched many - whether a loved one, a friend, a colleague, or one of the countless people she helped through public service.
Let us all continue to pray for Kate in the afterlife and for her family and friends who remain here on earth.
But never forget that Kate remains with all she touched - and she will always be only a memory away.
Kate was a smart, kind and committed legislator. She was fair to those in the majority and the minority, always looking for a good idea, a great solution.
I met Kate when attending my first Tax Policy Committee. Being a Freshmen and timely by nature, I arrived ten minutes early only to find a completely empty committee room. I checked my calendar, called my office, looked at the meeting sign posted at the door, looked into the committee room again, and finally, a woman with a big smile introduced herself as Kate Ebli.
I was immediately impressed by her warmth and sincerity. She treated all members as a colleague, even though issues from time to time defined us by our party and philosophy. I appreciated that trait in her so much so that I have tried to pay her the highest form of flattery and conduct myself in the same way.
Let us all remember Kate fondly - the New York native that not only made Michigan her home but strove to make it better for all of us.
Thank you.”
Rep. Meadows:
“Kate Ebli:
Thank you for allowing me to speak about a great legislator who has been taken from us much too early.
Kate and I came in this chamber together as winners of special elections in 2006. We both went through the lengthy lame duck session that year and thought, wrongly as it turns out, that our sessions here would be jam packed with action and long hours.
She and I forged a bond from those early days that never left us. Like many others in this chamber, she was always there to lift my spirits when I was down and always there to get my feet back on the ground when I got too big for my britches. She did not suffer fools gladly.
She was a great seatmate. We had many wonderful days in this chamber. My worst days here were during lame duck, knowing that the empty chair was evidence that her cancer had won. She was a fighter, a strong advocate for her constituency and a wonderful friend to every member of this caucus.
I miss her, I loved her and the friendship, between the gun toten, right to life conservative from Monroe and this left leaning Representative from the People’s Republic of East Lansing is proof again that the most important things in life are the things that bring us together, not the things that drive us apart.”
Speaker Bolger:
“It is with great sympathy to the friends, family and colleagues of the Honorable Kate Ebli that we offer this resolution today.
Speaking personally, it was a true honor to know and serve with Rep. Kate Ebli. I’m sure each and every one of you fortunate enough to have served with her have memories to share, but I know that they all follow one theme - her passion and dedication to both her family and families in her district.
She was a true example of a public servant, devoted lawmaker and fervent advocate for Monroe County. We can all learn from her example of putting the residents and families of her district first.
It is with deepest sympathies that we offer this resolution today, and provide a U.S. and state flag in memorial. These are just a symbol of gratitude to her family, Nick and Tori, for her service in our chamber as we also offer up our condolences, thoughts and prayers.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Stamas moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Brown, Liss and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 8.
A resolution to declare January 2011 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that threatens the health of our citizens; and
Whereas, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States and the number one cause among non-smokers; and
Whereas, One in 15 homes across the U.S. has an elevated radon level; and
Whereas, Any home in Michigan may have an elevated level of radon, even if other homes in the same neighborhood do not; and
Whereas, Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive; and
Whereas, Identified radon problems can be fixed; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are supporting efforts to encourage Americans to test their homes for radon, mitigate elevated levels of radon, and build new homes with radon-resistant materials and features; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2011 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Brown, Liss and Slavens offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 9.
A resolution to declare January 2011 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The future of Michigan’s children is the responsibility of all citizens; and,
Whereas, By strengthening our children through mentoring, we are building a stronger future for them, our communities, and our great state; and
Whereas, By sharing their time with a young person, a mentor can “Pass It On” by sharing of themselves with a young person; and
Whereas, There are thousands of young people in Michigan waiting for a mentor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2011 as Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Somerville and MacMaster offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 10.
A resolution to call upon the Governor to work to impose an immediate freeze on all state employee compensation, including all wages, for a period of 3 years.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are deeply concerned as to the level of government spending; and
Whereas, Our state is facing an estimated $1.8 billion budget deficit in the next fiscal year; and
Whereas, The working families of Michigan are concerned over the rising imbalance between the levels of pay and benefits for public sector employees and those in the private sector. This imbalance hurts our state’s competitiveness; and
Whereas, Tough decisions are needed across the board, but definitive sacrifices from our dedicated and hardworking state employees is crucial to begin the process of turning Michigan around; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call upon the Governor to work to impose an immediate freeze on all state employee compensation, including all wages, base salaries, annual step increases, merit pay, and longevity payments, for a period of 3 years; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Somerville and MacMaster offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 11.
A resolution to call upon the Governor to impose an immediate hiring freeze within state government.
Whereas, The people of Michigan are deeply concerned as to the level of government spending; and
Whereas, Our state is facing an estimated $1.8 billion budget deficit in the next fiscal year; and
Whereas, An effective measure to take would be establishing a freeze on hiring throughout state government. Prohibiting any new hiring to fill vacancies is a small step in a much longer journey and an approach that represents fiscal policies necessary to turn Michigan around; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we call upon the Governor to impose an immediate hiring freeze within state government; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolutions had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, January 14:
House Bill Nos. 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014
4015 4016 4017 4018 4019 4020 4021 4022 4023 4024 4025 4026 4027 4028
4029 4030 4031 4032 4033 4034 4035 4036 4037 4038 4039 4040 4041 4042
4043 4044 4045 4046 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056
4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4070
4071 4072 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084
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House Joint Resolutions A B C D E
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Horn, Chair, of the Committee on Energy and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Present: Reps. Horn, Shirkey, Opsommer, Crawford, Haveman, Kowall, Franz, Jacobsen, McBroom, Nesbitt, Outman, Price, Zorn, Roy Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brunner, Melton, Cavanagh and Smiley
Absent: Rep. Switalski
Excused: Rep. Switalski
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wayne Schmidt, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Present: Reps. Wayne Schmidt, Tyler, Gilbert, Knollenberg, Denby, Lund, Shirkey, Farrington, Glardon, Shaughnessy, Somerville, Zorn, Switalski, Bledsoe, Haugh, Barnett, Clemente, Melton and Olumba
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. McMillin, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Present: Reps. McMillin, Jacobsen, Denby, Price, Bledsoe and Brown
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Shaughnessy, Rogers, LaFontaine, Yonker, Barnett, Brown, Tyler, MacMaster and Horn introduced
House Bill No. 4086, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Reps. Johnson, Hughes, Yonker, Heise, Ouimet, MacMaster and Rendon introduced
House Bill No. 4087, entitled
A bill to amend 1957 PA 261, entitled “Michigan legislative retirement system act,” by amending sections 50b, 75, and 79 (MCL 38.1050b, 38.1075, and 38.1079), sections 50b and 75 as amended by 1998 PA 501 and section 79 as amended by 2006 PA 614, and by adding section 79a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.
Reps. Genetski, O’Brien, Outman, Hooker, MacGregor, McMillin and Kowall introduced
House Bill No. 4088, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2003 PA 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Genetski and Callton introduced
House Bill No. 4089, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Rep. Genetski introduced
House Bill No. 4090, entitled
A bill to create the office of medicaid inspector general; to prescribe the manner of appointment and qualifications of the medicaid inspector general; to prescribe the powers, functions, and duties of the office of medicaid inspector general; to transfer and assign staff and other resources to the office of medicaid inspector general; to allow for appointment of deputies, assistants, and other officers and employees as may be needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the office of medicaid inspector general; to allow for the office of medicaid inspector general to enter into contracts; to provide access to information pertaining to the responsibilities of the medicaid inspector general; to authorize investigation into the administration of programs and operations of the Michigan medicaid system; to authorize the medicaid inspector general to review and approve contracts, policies, and procedures pertaining to medicaid; and to mandate assistance and cooperation from state and local entities and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Horn and MacMaster introduced
House Bill No. 4091, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending sections 111, 113, 200, 201, 207, 239, 301, 411, 417, 501, 503, 505, 507, 511, and 601 (MCL 208.1111, 208.1113, 208.1200, 208.1201, 208.1207, 208.1239, 208.1301, 208.1411, 208.1417, 208.1501, 208.1503, 208.1505, 208.1507, 208.1511, and 208.1601), section 111 as amended by 2010 PA 133, section 113 as amended by 2008 PA 472, section 201 as amended by 2009 PA 135, section 207 as amended by 2008 PA 435, sections 239 and 601 as amended by 2007 PA 145, section 501 as amended by 2009 PA 9, and section 503 as amended by 2009 PA 185; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Horn, Wayne Schmidt, MacMaster, LaFontaine, Muxlow and Somerville introduced
House Bill No. 4092, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 32, 57f, and 57r (MCL 400.32, 400.57f, and 400.57r), section 32 as amended by 1995 PA 223, section 57f as amended by 2006 PA 468, and section 57r as amended by 2007 PA 9, and by adding sections 57v, 57w, 57x, and 57y.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Horn, Wayne Schmidt, MacMaster and LaFontaine introduced
House Bill No. 4093, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending the title and sections 11 and 18 (MCL 432.11 and 432.18), the title as amended by 1996 PA 95 and sections 11 and 18 as amended by 2004 PA 383, and by adding section 45.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Horn, Wayne Schmidt, MacMaster and LaFontaine introduced
House Bill No. 4094, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.532) by adding section 278.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Horn and MacMaster introduced
House Bill No. 4095, entitled
A bill to protect a person’s right to communicate regarding state government functioning; to prohibit retaliation for certain communications; and to provide remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.
Reps. Cotter, Genetski, Outman, Goike, Johnson and MacGregor introduced
House Bill No. 4096, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 447.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics.
Rep. McMillin introduced
House Bill No. 4097, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 5e (MCL 117.5e).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local, Intergovernmental, and Regional Affairs.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4098, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by repealing section 281 (MCL 208.1281).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4099, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 4, 4a, 4d, 4h, 4j, 4q, 4t, 4u, 4w, 6, 10, 16a, 19, 23, and 25 (MCL 205.51, 205.52, 205.54, 205.54a, 205.54d, 205.54h, 205.54j, 205.54q, 205.54t, 205.54u, 205.54w, 205.56, 205.60, 205.66a, 205.69, 205.73, and 205.75), section 1 as amended by 2008 PA 438, sections 2, 4, 4j, 4q, 6, 10, and 23 as amended and sections 4h and 19 as added by 2004 PA 173, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 415, sections 4d and 4u as amended by 2008 PA 556, section 4t as amended by 2010 PA 116, section 4w as amended by 2006 PA 665, and section 25 as amended by 2010 PA 160, and by adding section 4c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4100, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 4 and 20 (MCL 205.94 and 205.110), section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 314 and section 20 as added by 2004 PA 172, and by adding sections 3g and 4b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4101, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 203 (MCL 208.1203), as amended by 2008 PA 168.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4102, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9l.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4103, entitled
A bill to provide for the exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local government officials; and to provide penalties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4104, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 593, entitled “Michigan next energy authority act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 207.825), as amended by 2007 PA 189.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Bill No. 4105, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2689), as amended by 2008 PA 495.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Oakes, Lipton, Kowall, Liss, Meadows, Kandrevas, Olumba, Haveman, Cavanagh, Irwin, Santana and Womack introduced
House Bill No. 4106, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1, 3, and 4 (MCL 780.621, 780.623, and 780.624), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 472, section 3 as amended by 1994 PA 294, and section 4 as added by 1982 PA 495.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Pettalia, Rendon, Franz, Muxlow, MacMaster and Wayne Schmidt introduced
House Bill No. 4107, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.
Reps. Darany, Lindberg, Constan and Santana introduced
House Bill No. 4108, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509t (MCL 168.509t), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Redistricting and Elections.
Rep. Meadows introduced
House Joint Resolution F, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 8, 10, and 11 of article IX, to permit reduction of the overall sales and use tax rate, expansion of the application of the sales tax to services, and the exclusion of certain items from exemption.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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Rep. Tyler moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 p.m.
The Speaker declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, January 19, at 6:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives
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