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Legislative Session(s): 1997-1998
Document Type(s): Bills
Sponsor: Alma Smith
Primary Sponsor Only: false
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SJR I of 1997 Senate Joint Resolution Civil rights; handicapper discrimination; constitutional references to "handicapped"; change to "disabled". Amends sec. 8, art. VIII of the state constitution.
Last Action: DEPOSITED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 0042 of 1997 Senate Bill Labor; fair employment practices; protection of employees for perceived reporting of violation of law under whistleblower's protection; provide for. Amends title & sec. 2 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.362).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
SB 0043 of 1997 Senate Bill Crimes; weapons; exceptions to ban on firearm possession in schools; eliminate except for peace officer. Amends sec. 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.237a).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 0044 of 1997 Senate Bill Mobile homes; other; membership of mobile home commission; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2303) & adds sec. 7a.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL, URBAN AND STATE AFFAIRS
SB 0045 of 1997 Senate Bill Occupations; lobbyists; registering as lobbyist or lobbyist agent; prohibit for certain time period by certain persons. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 -- 4.431) by adding sec. 6c.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SCR 0053 of 1997 Senate Concurrent Resolution the quality of the state's groundwater.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0053 of 1997 Senate Bill Liquor; advertising; liquor advertisements inside certain licensed premises; provide for mandatory warnings regarding use of alcohol during pregnancy. Amends 1933 (Ex Sess) PA 8 (MCL 436.1 -- 436.58) by adding sec. 24a.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SB 0054 of 1997 Senate Bill Elections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0055 of 1997 Senate Bill Occupations; lobbyists; certain gifts and contributions to certain public officials; prohibit. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.414).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0056 of 1997 Senate Bill State agencies (existing); generally; documents, records, and public records prepared by or for executive departments; require executive departments to retain. Amends sec. 4 of 1965 PA 380 (MCL 16.104).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0065 of 1997 Senate Bill Campaign finance; public funding; public financing for legislative races; provide for. Amends secs. 5, 7, 9, 12, 45, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 & 69 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.205 et seq.) & adds secs. 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 & 79.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0066 of 1997 Senate Bill Civil rights; privacy; genetic testing subjected to privacy; require.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SB 0067 of 1997 Senate Bill Insurance; health; health condition and genetic characteristics as basis for exclusions, rates, and insurability; prohibit in certain circumstances. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 -- 500.8302) by adding secs. 2027a & 3406f.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SB 0068 of 1997 Senate Bill Insurance; health care corporations; genetic characteristics as basis for exclusions and rates; prohibit. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 -- 550.1704) by adding sec. 418.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SR 0111 of 1997 Senate Resolution quality of the state's groundwater.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0154 of 1997 Senate Bill Insurance; health; statewide access to health insurance; enact.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SB 0155 of 1997 Senate Bill Occupations; lobbyists; disclosure of client list; require under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 -- 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SB 0215 of 1997 Senate Bill Education; attendance; compulsory age for attendance; increase to age 18 and provide for certain alternative education options. Amends secs. 1561 & 1596 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1561 & 380.1596) & adds sec. 1591.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SB 0343 of 1997 Senate Bill Insurance; health maintenance organizations; board membership, quality assurance standards, plan benefits, and office of health care consumer advocate; establish and provide for general amendments. Amends secs. 21004, 21051 & 21053c of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21004 et seq.) & adds secs. 21052a, 21052b, 21052c, 21052d, 21052e, 21053d & 21095.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
SB 0352 of 1997
(PA 20 of 1998)
Senate Bill Civil rights; handicapper discrimination; references to handicappers; change to persons with disabilities. Amends title & secs. 101, 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209, 210, 211, 302, 402, 403, 502, 504, 505, 506, 506a, 507, 604 & 606 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1101 et seq.).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0020'98 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0353 of 1997
(PA 21 of 1998)
Senate Bill Civil rights; handicapper discrimination; references to handicappers; change to persons with disabilities in Michigan election law. Amends secs. 29, 504, 509t & 795 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.29 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0352'97
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0021'98 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0354 of 1997 Senate Bill Civil rights; handicapper discrimination; references to handicappers; change to persons with disabilities in ElliottLarsen civil rights act. Amends secs. 506a & 605 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2506a & 37.2605). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0352'97
Last Action: referred to Committee on Constitutional and Civil Rights
SB 0355 of 1997
(PA 22 of 1998)
Senate Bill Civil rights; handicapper discrimination; references to handicapped persons; change to persons with disabilities. Amends sec. 115f of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.115f).
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0022'98 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 0403 of 1997 Senate Bill Civil procedure; evidence; sexual history of plaintiff admitted as evidence in sexual harassment cases; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends title of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 -- 37.2804) & adds secs. 801a & 801b.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SB 0672 of 1997 Senate Bill Environmental protection; air pollution; clean air emission and facilities fees; reduce, eliminate tonnage fee caps, and make other changes. Amends sec. 5522 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5522).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
SB 0690 of 1997 Senate Bill Labor; fair employment practices; failing to provide equal compensation of comparable work; define as violation of Michigan handicappers' civil rights act. Amends secs. 201 & 202 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1201 & 37.1202). TIE BAR WITH: R00860'97
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
SB 0691 of 1997 Senate Bill Labor; fair employment practices; fail to provide equal compensation for comparable work; define as violation of ElliottLarsen civil rights act. Amends secs. 102, 103 & 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: R00859'97
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
SB 0777 of 1997 Senate Bill Insurance; health maintenance organizations; liability for certain harm to enrollee; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 -- 333.25211) by adding secs. 21051a & 21051b.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND SENIOR CITIZENS
SR 0117 of 1998 Senate Resolution A resolution to urge the Governor to establish a task force to study issues relating to fishing.
Last Action: RESOLUTION AS SUBSTITUTED, ADOPTED
SR 0132 of 1998 Senate Resolution A resolution to honor the players, coaches, and staff of the University of Michigan 1997-98 Football Team on winning the national championship.
Last Action: RESOLUTION ADOPTED
SR 0135 of 1998 Senate Resolution A resolution to honor the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club.
Last Action: RESOLUTION ADOPTED
SR 0146 of 1998 Senate Resolution A resolution to honor Justina Hierta, recipient of the 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Award as Michigan's top high school student volunteer.
Last Action: RESOLUTION ADOPTED
SB 0874 of 1998
(PA 477 of 1998)
Senate Bill Civil procedure; personal protection orders; personal protection orders in domestic violence and stalking cases; allow family division of circuit court to issue. Amends sec. 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: R02210'97 R02210'97 a R02210'97 b
Last Action: ASSIGNED PA 0477'98 WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
SB 1013 of 1998 Senate Bill Construction; other; lead abatement; provide regulation of persons engaged in abating leadbased paint hazards.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES, LABOR AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
SB 1153 of 1998 Senate Bill School aid; other; provision concerning payment of foundation allowance to alternative education program; revise to include students suspended for more than 10 days and to include alternative education programs operated by a community college. Amends sec. 25 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1625).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SB 1154 of 1998 Senate Bill Education; alternative; funding for alternative education of expelled pupils; revise in school code to conform to school aid act. Amends sec. 1311 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1311).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SB 1239 of 1998 Senate Bill Land use; zoning and growth management; guest house; exempt from township special use permit. Amends sec. 40 of 1943 PA 184 (MCL 125.310) & adds sec. 16h.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL, URBAN AND STATE AFFAIRS
SB 1240 of 1998 Senate Bill Land use; zoning and growth management; guest house; exempt from county special use permit. Amends sec. 40 of 1943 PA 183 (MCL 125.240) & adds sec. 16h.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL, URBAN AND STATE AFFAIRS
SB 1273 of 1998 Senate Bill Income tax; credit; deduction for purchase of longterm care insurance; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 -- 206.532) by adding sec. 266.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SB 1376 of 1998 Senate Bill Campaign finance; public funding; public financing for certain candidates; provide for by enacting the Michigan public campaign act. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 51 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.); adds secs. 33b, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108 & 109 & repeals secs. 61 -- 69 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.261 -- 169.269).